Brent, Robert, 1764-1819
Biography
Robert Brent (1764 – September 7, 1819) was the first mayor of Washington City, the federal capital of the United States of America. During his lifetime, Brent also served as Paymaster-General of the United States Army, Judge of the Orphan's Court for Washington County, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Public Schools. He was the first president of the Patriotic Bank and of the Columbia Manufacturing Co.
Found in 23 Collections and/or Records:
Tobias Lear letter
Item 1
Identifier: Mss 815373.1
Mss 815373.1
Date(s):
1815-06-23
Abstract
In English.
William Harris Crawford letter
Item 1
Identifier: Mss 818258.1
Mss 818258.1
Date(s):
1818-04-08
Abstract
In English.