Kinsman, Henry Willis, 1803-1859

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Dates

Existence: 1803 - 1859

Biography

Henry Willis Kinsman was born on March 6, 1803. He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1822, after which he read law with Daniel Webster and joined joined Webster in practice in Boston in 1826. He represented the office in the Massachusetts Legislature in 1833, 1834 and 1835. He was a state senator from Essex County and a collector of customs in Newburyport from 1841-1845 and from 1849 to 1853. Kinsman died on December 4, 1859.

Found in 36 Collections and/or Records:

Daniel Webster letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 000006

Webster Mss 000006

Date(s): Jan. 4

Abstract

In English.

Daniel Webster letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 833101

Webster Mss 833101

Date(s): 1833-01-01

Abstract

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Daniel Webster letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 833215.2

Webster Mss 833215.2

Date(s): 1833-03-15

Abstract

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Daniel Webster letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 833467

Webster Mss 833467

Date(s): 1833-08-17

Abstract

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Daniel Webster letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 834115

Webster Mss 834115

Date(s): 1834-01-15

Abstract

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Daniel Webster letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 835119

Webster Mss 835119

Date(s): 1835-01-19

Abstract

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Daniel Webster letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 841156

Webster Mss 841156

Date(s): 1841-02-06

Abstract

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Daniel Webster letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 825561

Webster Mss 825561

Date(s): 1825-10-11

Abstract

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Daniel Webster letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 825652

Webster Mss 825652

Date(s): 1825-12-02

Abstract

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Daniel Webster letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 827681

Webster Mss 827681

Date(s): 1827-12-31

Abstract

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Daniel Webster letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 834660.1

Webster Mss 834660.1

Date(s): 1834-12-10

Scope and Contents

Letter from Daniel Webster. Webster's defense against charges in the New York and Albany newspapers of fraudulently receiving payment in connection with French spoliations prior to 1800. Webster declares that the statements are entirely false. Webster drafted the letter in the third person since it was to be a signed statement by James H. Causten. Attached to the letter is a note by Causten as well as a note by Henry Willis Kinsman, Webster's legal partner.

Daniel Webster letter-cover

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 832169

Webster Mss 832169

Date(s): 1832-02-19

Abstract

In English.

Daniel Webster letters

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 826176

Webster Mss 826176

Date(s): 1826 to 1837

Abstract

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Henry Willis Kinsman letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 829164.1

Webster Mss 829164.1

Date(s): 1829-02-04

Abstract

In English.

Henry Willis Kinsman letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 829165.1

Webster Mss 829165.1

Date(s): 1829 to 1832

Abstract

In English.

Henry Willis Kinsman letter book

Item 1

Identifier: 003317

Codex 003317

Date(s): 1803 to 1859

Abstract

Letter Book of Henry Willis Kinsman (1803-1859) with index, includes letters from Daniel Webster.