Jewell, Harvey, 1820-1882
Dates
- Existence: 1820 - 1882
Biography
Harvey Jewell (*May 26, 1820 – December 8, 1881) was a U.S. lawyer and politician who served as the Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1868 to 1871. Jewell was born in Winchester, New Hampshire on May 26, 1820. Jewell graduated from Dartmouth College in 1844. He moved to Boston, Massachusetts, in 1847 where he began his legal career and became active in local and state politics. Jewell was originally a Whig until the dissolution of the party in the 1850s and later became a Republican. In 1861 he was elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives and was re-elected for the 1862 session. He returned again to serve from 1866 until 1871, serving his last four 1-year terms as Speaker.
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Harvey Jewell letter
Three-page letter from Harvey Jewell in Boston to Nathan Lord, transmitting copy of resolution adopted at meeting of the Boston Alumni, January 6, 1864, in which they express their deep respect and hearty affection for addressee.