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Fogg, George Gilman, 1813-1881

 

Dates

  • Existence: 1813 - 1881

Biography

George Gilman Fogg (May 26, 1813 – October 5, 1881) was an American politician and diplomat who served as a member of the United States Senate for New Hampshire from 1866 to 1867. From 1861 to 1865, Fogg served as the United States Ambassador to Switzerland. Fogg had previously served as a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives and New Hampshire Secretary of State.

He was born May 26, 1813 in Meredith, New Hampshire. He pursued classical studies and graduated from Dartmouth College in 1839.

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

George Gilman Fogg letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 849172
Mss 849172
Date(s): 1849-02-22
Scope and Contents

Letter from an unidentified recipient in West Enfield, New Hampshire to George Gilman Fogg, telling him that he wants to know the subscription rates for the newspapers the "Independent Democrat" and "Freeman."

George Gilman Fogg letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 866380.1
Mss 866380.1
Date(s): 1866-06-30
Scope and Contents

Two-page letter from George Gilman Fogg in Concord to Asa Dodge Smith, accepting Smith's invitation to be one of the examiners of the classical department.

George Gilman Fogg letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 866509
Mss 866509
Date(s): 1866-09-09
Scope and Contents

Four-page letter from George Gilman Fogg in Concord, New Hampshire to Charles Lanman in Georgetown, DC with autobiographical information detailing his career, especially his part in getting Abraham Lincoln elected.

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