Dodge, William Earl, 1805-1883

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Dates

Existence: 1805 - 1883

Biography

William Earl Dodge Sr. (September 4, 1805 – February 9, 1883) was an American businessman, politician, and activist. He was referred to as one of the "Merchant Princes" of Wall Street in the years leading up to the American Civil War.

Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:

Asa Dodge Smith letter

Collection

Identifier: Mss 864330

Mss 864330

Date(s): 1864-05-30

Scope and Contents

Three-page letter from Asa Dodge Smith to Brother Dodge [i.e. William Earl Dodge), telling him that if Dodge will increase his subscription, Mr. Chittenden and others might do so also. (Incomplete)

William Earl Dodge letter

Collection

Identifier: Mss 864158.3

Mss 864158.3

Date(s): 1864-02-08

Scope and Contents

Two-page letter from William Earl Dodge in Baltimore to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he thinks Marsh may give $1000.He encloses letter to Marsh and his nephew. Enclosure lacking.

William Earl Dodge letter

Collection

Identifier: Mss 865165

Mss 865165

Date(s): 1865-02-15

Scope and Contents

Letter from William Earl Dodge in New York to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he sends railroad bonds in payment for his subscription in the name of Daniel Blaisdell.

William Earl Dodge letter

Collection

Identifier: Mss 866513

Mss 866513

Date(s): 1866-09-13

Scope and Contents

Four-page letter from William Pearl Dodge in New York to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he had thought to send Mr. Frary $200 and to allow him to draw on him for $50 in January.

William Earl Dodge letter

Collection

Identifier: Mss 865900.1

Mss 865900.1

Date(s): 1865

Scope and Contents

Two-page letter from William Earl Dodge to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he will send Smith a $1000 R.R. bond for a scholarship for young men entering the ministry.

William Earl Dodge letter

Collection

Identifier: Mss 868359.1

Mss 868359.1

Date(s): 1868-06-09

Scope and Contents

Four-page letter from William Earl Dodge in New York to Asa Dodge Smith in regard to scholarship.

William Earl Dodge letter

Collection

Identifier: Mss 868411.4

Mss 868411.4

Date(s): 1868-07-11

Scope and Contents

Three-page letter from William Earl Dodge in New York to Asa Dodge Smith , telling him that he has been a poor year for business but if the $10,000 can be secured, he will add $ 3000 to it.