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Smith, Jeremiah, 1759-1842

 

Dates

  • Existence: 1759 - 1842

Biography

Jeremiah Smith was born in November 29, 1759 in Peterborough, New Hampshire. Smith attended Harvard University before graduation from Queens College in New Jersey. Smith served in the Continental Army and read law, entering the bar in 1786, after which he was in private practice until 1796. From 1798 to 1801, Smith served in the House of Representatives, the Senate as NH District Attorney and as a probate judge. In 1801, he was nominated as a federal judge to a seat on the United States Circuit Court and in 1809, he became governor of New Hampshire, a position he held for a year before returning to private practice. Smith died on September 21, 1842.

Found in 11 Collections and/or Records:

Daniel Webster letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 819152.9
Webster Mss 819152.9
Date(s): 1819-02-02
Scope and Contents

Letter from Daniel Webster in Washington to Jeremiah Smith, telling him that the College cause has been decided in our favor. (Photocopy)

Francis Brown letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 817457
Mss 817457
Date(s): 1817-08-07
Abstract

In English.

Jeremiah Smith account of estate

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 838251
Mss 838251
Date(s): 1838-04-01
Abstract

In English.

Jeremiah Smith catalogue of library

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 826101
Mss 826101
Date(s): 1826-01-01
Abstract

In English.

Jeremiah Smith lecture notes

 Item 1
Identifier: 003394
Codex 003394
Date(s): 1780-06-02
Abstract

Notes taken by Jeremiah Smith (1759-1842) from a lecture on Moral Philosophy by John Witherspoon, D.D. (1722-1794) at Queens College.

Jeremiah Smith letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 832160
Mss 832160
Date(s): 1832-02-10
Scope and Contents

Two-page letter from Jeremiah Smith in Exeter to George Ticknor introducing Mr. Saunders. Chides Ticknor for "robbing" the Academy of Mr. Mason.

Jeremiah Smith letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 838273
Mss 838273
Date(s): 1838-04-23
Abstract

In English.

Jeremiah Smith letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 823175.1
Mss 823175.1
Date(s): 1823-02-25
Abstract

In English.

Jeremiah Smith letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 823262
Mss 823262
Date(s): 1823-04-12
Scope and Contents

Three-page letter from Jeremiah Smith in Exeter, New Hampshire to James Smith with advice on a legal case he is participating in as counsel.

Jeremiah Smith letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 799378
Mss 799378
Date(s): 1799-06-28
Scope and Contents

Letter from Jeremiah Smith of Exeter to Moses Dow of Haverhill, N.H. writer wishes Dow to let him know the state of affairs between Dow and Thomas Mellen.

William Sawyer letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 830269.1
Mss 830269.1
Date(s): 1830-04-19
Abstract

In English.

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