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
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
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.
George Gilman Fogg letter
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."