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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 16 Collections and/or Records:

Caleb Cushing letter

 Collection
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

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 847657.1
Webster Mss 847657.1
Date(s): 1847-12-07
Abstract

In English.

Daniel Webster letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 848463.1
Webster Mss 848463.1
Date(s): 1848-08-13
Abstract

In English.

Daniel Webster letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 848666
Webster Mss 848666
Date(s): 1848-12-16
Abstract

In English.

Daniel Webster letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 849155.1
Webster Mss 849155.1
Date(s): 1849-02-05
Abstract

In English.

Daniel Webster letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 849322
Webster Mss 849322
Date(s): 1849-05-22
Abstract

In English.

Daniel Webster letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 850606
Webster Mss 850606
Date(s): 1850-11-06
Abstract

In English.

Daniel Webster letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 851613
Webster Mss 851613
Date(s): 1851-11-13
Abstract

In English.

Daniel Webster letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 851570.2
Webster Mss 851570.2
Date(s): 1851-10-20
Abstract

In English.

Daniel Webster letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 852162
Webster Mss 852162
Date(s): 1852-02-12
Abstract

In English.

Daniel Webster letter

 Collection
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.

Daniel Webster letter

 Collection
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 the his health is fine but the weather is hot. He plans to stay in Washington until Congress adjourns or until his catarrh acts up.

Richard Milford Blatchford brief

 Collection
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

 Collection
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. Singed by Blatchfors 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

 Collection
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 accountwith the interest calculations. Includes chronological list of Daniel Webster's relations with George S. Gideon and his company.

Richard Milford Blatchford letter

 Collection
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.

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