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Hale, John Parker, 1806-1873

 

Dates

  • Existence: 1806 - 1873

Biography

John Parker Hale was born on March 31, 1806, in Rochester, New Hampshire. He attended Philip Exeter Academy and graduated from Bowdoin College in 1827. After graduation, he studied law at Rochester and Dover and was admitted to the bar in 1830, after which he opened an office in Dover. Hale's political career began in 1832 with his election to the state legislature. In 1834, he was appointed United States district attorney, a position he held until 1841, when he was removed by President Tyler. A year later he was elected to Congress as a Democrat. However, his favorable views on abolition and liberty, as well as his opposition to the annexation of Texas, resulted in a breach with the Party and his name being struck from their ticket. He then became the candidate of the Whig supported Free Soil Party. He served in the United States Senate from 1847 to 1853, and again from 1855 to 1865. Hale was twice nominated, in 1848 and 1852, by the Free Soil Party for the presidency of the Unites States. He received an honorary degree from Dartmouth College in 1861. In March 1865, he was appointed minister of Spain. He stayed in that position until 1869. Hale died on November 19, 1873.

Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:

Franklin Pierce letters

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 836419
Mss 836419
Date(s): 1836 to 1869
Abstract

In English.

Hale-Chandler papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-72
MS-72
Date(s): 1777 to 1970
Abstract

John Parker Hale (1806-1873), politician. Dartmouth College Honorary Degree 1861. The collection contains correspondence, booklets, clippings, manuscripts and genealogical material, documenting Hales' life as a politician and member of the House of Representatives and Senate.

John Parker Hale letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 853528
Mss 853528
Date(s): 1853-09-28
Scope and Contents

Letter from John Parker Hale in Canandaigua, NY, concerning his plans to leave for New York and attend a meeting.

John Parker Hale letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 859168
Mss 859168
Date(s): 1859-02-18
Scope and Contents

Form letter from John Parker Hale in Washington, DC to J.T. Gilman, saying he is mailing a copy of Vol. 9 Pac RR Report. Asks him to acknowledge receipt of the letter as there are frequent complaints of failure to receive documents.

John Parker Hale letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 859378
Mss 859378
Date(s): 1859-06-28
Scope and Contents

Letter from John Parker Hale to Mrs. Sherman with a pencilled note requesting Mrs. Sherman to allow his daughter Lucy to accompany Mr. F. Chase to Ascutney.

John Parker Hale letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 859409
Mss 859409
Date(s): 1859-07-09
Scope and Contents

Two-page letter from John Parker Hale in Dover, New Hampshire to Joseph Albree Gilmore, telling him that he is sedning his bill for services and hopes it will be satsfactory.

John Parker Hale letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 862428.1
Mss 862428.1
Date(s): 1862-07-28
Scope and Contents

Two-page letter from John Parker Hale in Dover, New Hampshire to Nathan Lord, expressing thanks for honorary degree received from Dartmouth College.

Nathan Lord letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 861427.1
Mss 861427.1
Date(s): 1861-07-27
Scope and Contents

Letter from Nathan Lord in Hanover, New Hampshire to John P. Hale, informing him that he has been awarded the degree of Doctor of Laws (honorary) by Dartmouth College.

William Baylies letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 848552
Webster Mss 848552
Date(s): 1848-10-02
Abstract

In English.

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