Ellsworth, William Wolcott, 1791-1868
Dates
- Existence: 1791 - 1868
Biography
William Wolcott Ellsworth (November 10, 1791 – January 15, 1868) was a Yale-educated attorney who served as the 30th Governor of Connecticut, a three-term United States Congressman, a Justice of the State Supreme Court.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
William Wolcott Ellsworth letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 842178
Webster Mss 842178
Date(s):
1842-02-28
Scope and Contents
Three-page letter from William Wolcott Ellworth in Hartford, Connecticut to Daniel Webster, telling him that he believes the country is indebted to Daniel Webster for remaining at his post. He hopes that nothing will occur to make it necessaary for Daniel Webster to abandon it. Defines the position of the Whigs in Court concerning the U.S. Bank. Senator Huntington, in his opposition to the Exchequer greatly mistook the sentiments of his constituents.