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Merrill, Elbridge West, 1846-1899

 

Dates

  • Existence: 1846 - 1899

Biography

Elbridge West Merrill was born on May 10, 1846 in Haverhill, Massachusetts. He entered Dartmouth College in 1864 and after two years of study, spent one year at a law school in Berlin, Germany. After his return he was admitted to the bar and entered a law office in Springfield, Massachusetts. However, the rest of his life was a series of mishaps and financial disappointments, including an attempt to raise fruit in California. Merrill died on January 19, 1899.

Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:

Elbridge West Merrill diary

 Collection
Identifier: 003345
Codex 003345
Date(s): 1865-01 to 1865-07-15
Abstract

Diary of Elbridge West Merrill (1846-1899) containing his reaction to life at Dartmouth College and this thoughts on the day President Lincoln was assassinated (April 13, 1865).

Elbridge West Merrill letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 866169
Mss 866169
Date(s): 1866-02-19
Scope and Contents

Four-page letter from Elbridge West Merrill in Haverhill to Asa Dodge Smith, stating his right to be placed on an equal footing with his classmates who were suspended only.

Elbridge West Merrill letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 866252
Mss 866252
Date(s): 1866-04-02
Scope and Contents

Four-page letter from Elbridge West Merrill in Haverhill to Asa Dodge Smith, acknowledging his fault and asking to return to college at the beginning of the summer term.

Elbridge West Merrill letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 866278
Mss 866278
Date(s): 1866-04-28
Scope and Contents

Letter from Elbridge West Merrill in Haverhill to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he wants to know whether he will be received back [in college].

Elbridge West Merrill letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 866301
Mss 866301
Date(s): 1866-05-01
Scope and Contents

Letter from Ellbridge West Merrill in Haverhill to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he will return at the beginning of next term.

Elbridge West Merrill letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 866900.11
Mss 866900.11
Date(s): 1866
Scope and Contents

Four-page account of Elbridge West Merrill's part in the Bulls "gobble."

Elbridge West Merrill letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 867231
Mss 867231
Date(s): 1867-03-31
Scope and Contents

Three-page letter from Elbridge West Merrill in Haverhill, Massachusetts to Asa Dodge Smith, asking for a certificat of dismission as he plans to enter a German university.

Student memorandum

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 866900.12
Mss 866900.12
Date(s): 1866
Scope and Contents

Memoranda of student's statement in regard to the books taken from the College Library by Parkhurst. In President Smith's handwriting.

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