Blake, George, 1769-1841
Dates
- Existence: 1769 - 1841
George Blake (1769–1841), a Boston lawyer, replaced Harrison Gray Otis as U.S. district attorney of Massachusetts in 1802, and held that office until 1829. He also served as a state senator and as co-editor of the Worcester National Ægis.
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
George Blake letter
Mss 813407
Collection
Identifier: Mss 813407
Scope and Contents
Letter from George Blake in Boston to William Rawson in Boston. Blake stated that partied to a bond for the Schooner Emily should not be held delinquent because a question of law involving cargo duties is pending in customs court.