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Adams, Melvin Ohio, 1850-1920

 

Biography

Melvin Ohio Adams (November 7, 1850 – August 9, 1920) was an American attorney and railroad executive who was part of Lizzie Borden's legal defense team, the United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts from 1905 to 1906, and the president of the Boston, Revere Beach and Lynn Railroad. In 1871, he graduated from Dartmouth College.

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Melville Ohio Adams letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 868162
Mss 868162
Date(s): 1868-02-12
Scope and Contents

Two-page letter from Melville Ohio Adams in Ashburnham, Massachusetts to Asa Dodge Smith, asking to have his leave of absence extended.

Melville Ohio Adams letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 867468
Mss 867468
Date(s): 1867-08-18
Scope and Contents

Letter from Melville Ohio Adams in Ashburnham to Asa Dodge Smith, asking permission to be absent from college the last three weeks of the fall term in order to teach.

Melvin Ohio Adams letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 867402.1
Mss 867402.1
Date(s): 1867-07-02
Scope and Contents

Letter from Melvin Ohio Adams in Ashburnham to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that his father will allow him to go to college in the fall. The scholarship would be very acceptable.

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