Harriman, Walter, 1817-1884

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Biography

Walter Harriman (April 8, 1817 – July 25, 1884) was an American minister, merchant, soldier, and politician who served as the 31st governor of New Hampshire. He was a colonel in the Union Army during the American Civil War. On July 23, 1866, the United States Senate confirmed President Andrew Johnson's May 31, 1866, nomination of Harriman for appointment to the grade of brevet brigadier general of volunteers to rank from March 13, 1865.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Walter Harriman letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 867259.1

Mss 867259.1

Date(s): 1867-04-09

Scope and Contents

Two-page letter from Walter Harriman in Concord to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he must make suggestions to the legislature on the Agricultural College and he would like Smith's views on the subject.

Walter Harriman letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 867324.1

Mss 867324.1

Date(s): 1867-05-24

Scope and Contents

Letter from Walter Harriman in Concord to Asa Dodge Smith, reminding Smith that he would like suggestions in regard to the Agricultural College.