Blatchford, Richard Milford, 1798-1875

Dates

Existence: 1798 - 1875

Biography

Richard Milford Blatchford (April 23, 1798 – September 4, 1875) was an attorney and political figure in New York City. A longtime political and legal associate of college classmate William H. Seward, Blatchford is most notable for his service in the New York State Assembly and as U.S. Minister to the State of the Church. He was also the father of Samuel Blatchford, who served as an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court.

Found in 17 Collections and/or Records:

Caleb Cushing letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 856105

Mss 856105

Date(s): 1856-01-05

Scope and Contents

Four-page letter from Caleb Cushing in Washington to Richard M. Blatchford and Fletcher Webster with the statement that Cushing loaned Daniel Webster money in return for receiving the post as Commissioner to China is completely false. Includes envelope addressed to Hiram Ketchum, New York with handwritten note about the Cushing case.

Daniel Webster letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 847657.1

Webster Mss 847657.1

Date(s): 1847-12-07

Scope and Contents

Four-page letter from Daniel Webster in Marshfield to Richard Milford Blatchford in which he describes early morning at Marshfield and the sea. Also speaks of farming. Includes J.S. Newman letter from May 24, 1965 to Mr. Stearns.

Daniel Webster letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 848463.1

Webster Mss 848463.1

Date(s): 1848-08-13

Abstract

In English.

Daniel Webster letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 848504

Webster Mss 848504

Date(s): 1848-09-04

Scope and Contents

Three-page letter from Daniel Webster to Richard Milford Blatchford, telling him that he goes to Boston on Wednesday. His concern for Mr. March and Mr. Sanders. Writer's cold. Mr. K's and Mr. Ashmun's speeches.

Daniel Webster letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 848666

Webster Mss 848666

Date(s): 1848-12-16

Abstract

In English.

Daniel Webster letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 849155.1

Webster Mss 849155.1

Date(s): 1849-02-05

Abstract

In English.

Daniel Webster letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 849322

Webster Mss 849322

Date(s): 1849-05-22

Abstract

In English.

Daniel Webster letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 850606

Webster Mss 850606

Date(s): 1850-11-06

Scope and Contents

Three-page letter from Daniel Webster in Marshfield to Richard Milford Blatchford, regarding the Sawyer farm, the writer's birthplace, which he had long been anxious to buy. Webster worked hard at Elms farm after Blatchford left.

Daniel Webster letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 851570.2

Webster Mss 851570.2

Date(s): 1851-10-20

Scope and Contents

Letter from Daniel Webster in Boston, Massachusetts to Mr. Blatchford, in which writer thanks Mr. Blatchford for his letter and invites him for breakfast.

Daniel Webster letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 851613

Webster Mss 851613

Date(s): 1851-11-13

Abstract

In English.

Daniel Webster letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 852162

Webster Mss 852162

Date(s): 1852-02-12

Scope and Contents

Two-page letter from Daniel Webster in Washington, DC to Richard Milford Blatchford, telling him that he agrees with Mr. Blatchford's last letter and a letter from Hiram Ketchum to Mr. Edward Curtis is about the same. Tells of travel plans leading up to the delivery of his address.

Daniel Webster letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 852473

Webster Mss 852473

Date(s): 1852-08-23

Scope and Contents

Two-page letter from Daniel Webster in Washington, DC to Richard Milford Blatchford, telling him that his health is fine but the weather is hot. He plans to stay in Washington until Congress adjourns or until his catarrh acts up.

Daniel Webster letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 852517

Webster Mss 852517

Date(s): 1852-09-17

Scope and Contents

Letter from Daniel Webster to Richard M. Blatchford, telling him that he is strong and has been out walking.

Richard Milford Blatchford brief

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 855610

Mss 855610

Date(s): 1855-11-10

Scope and Contents

Richard Milford Blatchford brief of the account of George S. Gideon with the estate of Daniel Webster, Washington.

Richard Milford Blatchford executor's deed

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 855280

Mss 855280

Date(s): 1855-04-30

Scope and Contents

Executor's deed from Richard Milford Blatchford in Boston to Henry T. Crossby in Marshfield, Massachusetts. Signed by Blatchford and Fletcher Webster and witnessed by John Foster and J.P. Healy. The deed was issued for the sale of land in the Daniel Webster estate.

Richard Milford Blatchford letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 855613

Mss 855613

Date(s): 1855-11-13

Scope and Contents

Letter from Richard Milford Blatchford in New York to George S. Gideon in Washington, telling him that he received his letter and account with the interest calculations. Includes chronological list of Daniel Webster's relations with George S. Gideon and his company.

Richard Milford Blatchford letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 856121

Mss 856121

Date(s): 1856-01-21

Scope and Contents

Two-page letter from Richard Milford Blatchford in New York to Caleb Cushing, agreeing that the statement about Cushing giving money to Daniel Webster in return for the position of Commissioner to China is completely false.