Curtis, Edward, 1801-1856

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Biography

Edward W.B. Curtis was born on October 25, 1801 in Windsor, Vermont. He attended Dartmouth College from 1818 to 1820 but did not graduate, Instead he graduates from Union College in Schenectady in 1823. After graduation he studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1824. Curtis began practice in New York City along with his brother George Curtis. The two formed a partnership with Judge Daniel B. Talmadge. In 1834 Curtis became a member of the common council from the Third Ward of New York City.He was voted president of the board of assistant aldermen as a representative of the Whig Party. He was elected to the Twenty-fifth Congress and Twenty-sixth Congress, (March 4, 1837 and March 3, 1841), representing New York's 3rd congressional district. He was also chosen chairman of the Committee of Commerce. Curtis was appointed Collector of the Port of New York by William Henry Harrison and served until July 7, 1844, after which he returned to practice law. He died on August 2, 1856.

Found in 19 Collections and/or Records:

Daniel Fletcher Webster letter

Collection

Identifier: Mss 840203.1

Webster Mss 840203.1

Date(s): 1840-03-03

Abstract

In English.

Daniel Webster letter

Collection

Identifier: Mss 844501

Webster Mss 844501

Date(s): 1844-09-01

Abstract

In English.

Daniel Webster letter

Collection

Identifier: Mss 846362

Webster Mss 846362

Date(s): 1846-06-12

Abstract

In English.

Daniel Webster letter

Collection

Identifier: Mss 836130.1

Webster Mss 836130.1

Date(s): 1836-01-30

Abstract

In English.

Daniel Webster letter

Collection

Identifier: Mss 836265

Webster Mss 836265

Date(s): 1836-04-15

Abstract

In English.

Daniel Webster letter

Collection

Identifier: Mss 836270

Webster Mss 836270

Date(s): 1836-04-20

Abstract

In English.

Daniel Webster letter

Collection

Identifier: Mss 835675.2

Webster Mss 835675.2

Date(s): 1835-12-25

Abstract

In English.

Daniel Webster letter

Collection

Identifier: Mss 840123

Webster Mss 840123

Date(s): 1840-01-23

Abstract

In English.

Daniel Webster letter

Collection

Identifier: Mss 840167

Webster Mss 840167

Date(s): 1840-02-17

Abstract

In English.

Daniel Webster letter

Collection

Identifier: Mss 835126.1

Webster Mss 835126.1

Date(s): 1835-01-26

Abstract

In English.

Daniel Webster letter

Collection

Identifier: Mss 836673

Webster Mss 836673

Date(s): 1836-12-23

Scope and Contents

Three-page letter from Daniel Webster in Washington to Edward Curtis in which he reminds Curtis that acceptance of his debt falls due shortly and asks him to send money to his partner, Kinsman. Senate has broken up Woodbury's order (known as the Specie Circular). "Mr. Rives amendment was not a mode of avoiding what seemed censure on the President."

Daniel Webster note

Collection

Identifier: Mss 852404

Webster Mss 852404

Date(s): 1852-07-14

Scope and Contents

Note from Daniel Webster in Washington, DC to Edward Curtis with an excerpt from Curtis' diary. Webster gives Curtis a copy of his speeches and thanks him for his friendship.

Daniel Webster note

Collection

Identifier: Mss 837223.1

Webster Mss 837223.1

Date(s): 1837-03-23

Abstract

In English.

Edward Curtis diary

Collection

Identifier: 003283

Codex 003283

Date(s): 1852

Abstract

Diary of Edward Curtis (1801-1856), includes transcriptions in his hand of a letter from Daniel Webster, sending Curtis his speeches and thanking him for his "continued attachment."

Edward Curtis letter

Collection

Identifier: Mss 841163

Webster Mss 841163

Date(s): 1841-02-13

Abstract

In English.

Edward Curtis letter

Collection

Identifier: Mss 852412

Webster Mss 852412

Date(s): 1852-07-12

Scope and Contents

Four-page letter from Edward Curits in New York to "My dear Sir" [i.e. Daniel Webster] telling him that payments to the Webster fund wil be collected. A private offer to pay Webster's debts has been made. Webster could proclaim opposition to Scott.

Edward Curtis letter

Collection

Identifier: Mss 841115.1

Webster Mss 841115.1

Date(s): 1841-01-15

Abstract

In English.

Edward Curtis letter

Collection

Identifier: Mss 841123

Webster Mss 841123

Date(s): 1841-01-23

Abstract

In English.

Edward Curtis letter

Collection

Identifier: Mss 841128

Mss 841128

Date(s): 1841-01-28

Abstract

In English.