Eastman, Ira Allen, 1809-1881

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Dates

Existence: 1809 - 1881

Biography

Ira Allen Eastman (January 1, 1809 – March 21, 1881) was an American manufacturer and Democratic politician in the U.S. state of New Hampshire. He served as a member of the United States House of Representatives and as a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives in the 1800s. He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1829.

Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:

Ira Allen Eastman letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 865528

Mss 865528

Date(s): 1865-09-28

Scope and Contents

Three-page letter from Ira Allen Eastman in Concord to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he will be in Concord next week and if necessary will help Smith make up a quorum. His court schedule. Judge Nesmith can attend almost any time within the next three weeks.

Ira Allen Eastman letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 865622.1

Mss 865622.1

Date(s): 1865-11-22

Scope and Contents

Two-page letter from Ira Allen Eastman in Concord to Asa Dodge Smith about the law in regard to bowling alleys.

Ira Allen Eastman letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 863472

Mss 863472

Date(s): 1863-08-22

Scope and Contents

Two-page letter from Ira Allen Eastman in Concord, New Hampshire to Asa Dodge Smith in New York, telling him that Dr. Barstow will consult Smith about presidency of Dartmouth. Writer urges Smith to accept.

Ira Allen Eastman letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 866224

Mss 866224

Date(s): 1866-03-24

Scope and Contents

Three-page letter from Ira Allen Eastman in Concord to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he had thought of Mr. Parker in connection with the Greek professorship but knows of no one he would prefer as Prof. Aiken's successor.

Ira Allen Eastman letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 866477.4

Mss 866477.4

Date(s): 1866-08-27

Scope and Contents

Letter from Ira Allen Eastman in Concord to Asa Dodge Smith, resigning the office of trustee of the Agricultural College.

Ira Allen Eastman letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 866477.5

Mss 866477.5

Date(s): 1866-08-27

Scope and Contents

Three-page letter from Ira Allen Eastman in Concord to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he will not be able to attend the adjourned meeting of the Trustees. Enclosing his resignation. Enclosure filed under Mss 866477.4.

Ira Allen Eastman letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 866477.6

Mss 866477.6

Date(s): 1866-08-27

Scope and Contents

Three-page letter from Ira Allen Eastman in Concord to an unidentified recipient, telling him that he cannot attend the board meeting.

Ira Allen Eastman letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 866527

Mss 866527

Date(s): 1866-09-27

Scope and Contents

Two-page letter from Ira Allen Eastman in Concord to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he cannot recall his resignation from the agricultural board.