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Patterson, James Willis, 1823-1893

 

Dates

  • Existence: 1823 - 1893

Biography

James Willis Patterson was born on July 2, 1823. He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1848 and was a professor of mathematics, astronomy and meteorology at Dartmouth from 1854 to 1865. In 1862, he was a member of the New Hamsphire House of Representatives. From 1867 to 1873, Patterson served in the US Senate where he was chairman of the Committee on Enrolled Bills and a member of the Committee on the District of Columbia. He died on May

Found in 18 Collections and/or Records:

Asa Dodge Smith letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 865174
Mss 865174
Date(s): 1865-02-24
Scope and Contents

Four-page letter from Asa Dodge Smith in Hanover, New Hampshire to James Willis Patterson, telling him that he believes that it would be proper to continue teaching through the summer term even if he resigns his professorship.

James Willis Patterson letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 856528
Mss 856528
Date(s): 1856-11-28
Abstract

Letter from James Willis Patterson to George Washington Patterson, Content: Esq. Blaisdell met addressee's father at Republican convention. What are the prospect for Freemont? Writer appointed professor of mathematics. His portrait painted by Ames. A new portrait gallery in Reed Hall.

James Willis Patterson letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 859628
Mss 859628
Date(s): 1859-11-28
Scope and Contents

Letter from James Willis Patterson at Dartmouth College to David Bartlette Boutelle in Tully, New York with a report of his son's (David Emery) scholastic standing.

James Willis Patterson letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 863559
Mss 863559
Date(s): 1863-10-09
Scope and Contents

Three-page letter from James Willis Patterson in Hanover to Charles Lanman with a brief autobiographical sketch of Patterson, including his career at Dartmouth College.

James Willis Patterson letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 864623.2
Mss 864623.2
Date(s): 1864-11-23
Scope and Contents

Letter from James Willis Patterson to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he has examined Clark in mathematics who gives evidence of having studied diligently.

James Willis Patterson letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 865166
Mss 865166
Date(s): 1865-02-16
Scope and Contents

Four-page letter from James Willis Patterson in Washington to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he wants to know whether the action of the Trustees terminated his connection with the college in case he is elected to Congress? He would like the exact wording of the resolution.

James Willis Patterson letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 865178
Mss 865178
Date(s): 1865-02-28
Scope and Contents

Three-page letter from James Willis Patterson in Washington, DC to Gideon Welles,recommending John R. Eastman as a professor in the Navy to serve at the Georgetown Observatory.

James Willis Patterson letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 864575.1
Mss 864575.1
Date(s): 1864-10-25
Scope and Contents

Two-page letter from James Willis Patterson in Manchester, New Hampshire to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him he thinks Clarke schould return to college to be examined with his class.

James Willis Patterson letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 866178.2
Mss 866178.2
Date(s): 1866-02-28
Scope and Contents

Eight-page letter from James Willis Patterson in Washington to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he is unwilling to sell part of his cemetery lot. The president's character.

James Willis Patterson letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 866227.5
Mss 866227.5
Date(s): 1866-03-27
Scope and Contents

Three-page letter from James Willis Patterson in Washington, DC to Mason Weare Tappan, inquiring of the desirability of a post office in South Sunapee, New Hampshire.

James Willis Patterson letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 866560.3
Mss 866560.3
Date(s): 1866-10-10
Scope and Contents

Three-page letter from James Willis Patterson in Hanover, New Hampshire to Maurice Waterman in which he expresses his faith in the future of the country.

James Willis Patterson letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 867408.1
Mss 867408.1
Date(s): 1867-07-08
Scope and Contents

Three-page letter from James Willis Patterson in Washington, DC to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he cannot address the alumni at Commencement.

James Willis Patterson letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 867412.1
Mss 867412.1
Date(s): 1867-07-12
Scope and Contents

Four-page letter from James Willis Patterson in Washington to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he can not leave until the Reconstruction Bill is passed.

James Willis Patterson letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 867667
Mss 867667
Date(s): 1867-12-17
Scope and Contents

Six-page letter from James Willis Patterson in Washington, DC to Asa Dodge Smith, talking about Judge Parker's grievances. Patterson's friend, Mr. Todd, has willed something to the College. Mr. Gilman of Nashua said he would give a scholarship.

James Willis Patterson letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 867459
Mss 867459
Date(s): 1867-08-09
Scope and Contents

Letter from James Willis Patterson in Hanover to Juston Smith Morrill, telling him that his wife will go to New York with Morrill's family, en route, presumably for Washington. Baxter will go, too.

James Willis Patterson report of absences

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 861451.1
Mss 861451.1
Date(s): 1861-08-01
Scope and Contents

James Willis Patterson report of absences and standing as a scholar of Jonas Hutchinson. Signed bh James Willis Patterson.

Justin Smith Morrill correspondence

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Identifier: Mss 863264
Mss 863264
Date(s): 1863-04-14 to 1872-07-05
Scope and Contents

Justin Smith Morrill correspondence with James Willis Patterson about making plans for trips, and describing a trip on Mr. Pullman's luxurious cars. Requests an appointment for Dr. Albert Crosby and speaks of their heatlth, their families, their work, and politics. Includes letter dated May 15, 1977 from Donald G. Patterson in Shepherstown, West Virginia to Kenneth C. Cramer in Hanover. (Photocopies)

To Jonathan Sawyer, Dover, NH, Letter to Jonathan Sawyer, Dover, NH

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 868316.1
Mss 868316.1
Date(s): 1868-05-16
Abstract

Patterson writes to Jonathan Sawyer (one of his constituents) about the impeachment of President Andrew Johnson. Dated the day the Senate voted on the impeachment.

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