Olcott, Mills, 1774-1845

Dates

Existence: 1774 - 1845

Biography

Mills Olcott was born on May 21, 1774 in Norwich, Vermont. He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1790. He was also the secretary and the treasurer of Dartmouth at different points in his college career. He became an attorney and couselor of law. In 1828, Mills was elected to the Board of Trustees of Dartmouth College. He died on July 11, 1845.

Found in 79 Collections and/or Records:

Mills Olcott record

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 818529.2

Mss 818529.2

Date(s): 1818

Abstract

In English.

Mills Olcott toast

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 821404

Mss 821404

Date(s): 1821-04-04

Abstract

In English.

Nathan Smith letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 817607

Mss 817607

Date(s): 1817-11-07

Abstract

In English.

Nathan Smith letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 805117

Mss 805117

Date(s): 1805-01-17

Abstract

In English.

Nathan Smith letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 803409.1

Mss 803409.1

Date(s): 1803-07-09

Abstract

In English.

Nathan Smith letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 826462.1

Mss 826462.1

Date(s): 1826-08-12

Abstract

In English.

Nathan Smith letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 807504.1

Mss 807504.1

Date(s): 1807-09-04

Abstract

In English.

Nathan Smith letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 817253.1

Mss 817253.1

Date(s): 1817-04-03

Scope and Contents

Letter from Nathan Smith in Hartford, C.T., to Mills Olcott in Hanover, N.H. Smith relates that Mrs. Smith (presumably Sarah Chase Hall Smith, his wife) has written to him with concern about their son, Solon. Smith speculates about the causes of Solon's distress and asks Olcott to visit his family to provide advice before Smith arrives home. A brief discussion of Olcott's bank order opens the letter. A transcription of the letter is included.

Nathan Smith mortgage deed

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 817581

Mss 817581

Date(s): 1817-10-31

Abstract

In English.

Olcott and Haddock family papers

Collection

Identifier: MS-1446

MS-1446

Date(s): 1816 to 1847

Content Description The collection contains material accruing with the William P. Haddock family, including correspondence, receipts, newspapers, orders, a speech in front of the US Senate and notes, relating to Hanover, NH, Dartmouth College and relative Mills Olcott. Correspondents include Nathan Smith, Nathaniel Weeks, George Chase, Charles B. Haddock, William T. Heydock, Caleb M. Dyer, and William S. Haddock. Of note is a 1817 letter from Nathan Smith about the Dartmouth Medical School and a description of...

Olcott Family papers

Collection

Identifier: MS-436

MS-436

Date(s): 1751 to 1861

Abstract

Correspondence among family members and friends, including United States Senator for New Hampshire, Thomas W. Thompson, who wrote about Washington, D.C. and the trial of Aaron Burr. Legal papers. Speeches. Material about the Coos Bank of Haverhill (N.H.) and about the White River Falls Bridge Company. Also inlcuded is a folder with deeds and other legal and financial documents related to the Olcott family.

Papers relating to the case of I.N. and J.M. Partridge vs. Dartmouth College Trustees

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 828361.1

Mss 828361.1

Date(s): 1828 to 1830

Abstract

In English.

Robert Ralston letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 822328

Mss 822328

Date(s): 1822-05-28

Abstract

In English.

Thomas Sewall letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 822260

Mss 822260

Date(s): 1822-04-10

Abstract

In English.

Thomas W. Thompson letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 811116

Mss 811116

Date(s): 1811-01-16

Scope and Contents

Letter from Thomas W. Thompson of Concord, New Hampshire to Mills Olcott of Hanover, New Hampshire, concerning a legal problem involving Mr. Lewis. Also mentions Roswell [Shurtleff]and Daniel [Webster].

William Allen letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 820168.1

Mss 820168.1

Date(s): 1820-02-18

Abstract

In English.

William Henry Duncan letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 848425

Mss 848425

Date(s): 1848-07-25

Abstract

In English.

William Henry Woodward letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 816530.1

Mss 816530.1

Date(s): 1816-09-30

Abstract

In English.

William Townsend Heydock letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 829259.2

Mss 829259.2

Date(s): 1829-04-09

Abstract

In English.