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Lincoln, Levi, Jr., 1782-1868

 

Dates

  • Existence: 1782 - 1868

Biography

Levi Lincoln Jr. (October 25, 1782 – May 29, 1868) was an American lawyer and politician from Worcester, Massachusetts. He was the 13th Governor of Massachusetts (1825–1834) and represented the state in the U.S. Congress (1834–1841). Lincoln oversaw significant economic development in Massachusetts during his tenure and issued the first-ever veto by a Massachusetts governor. Lincoln and Daniel Webster were leading forces in the foundation of the National Republican (later Whig) Party in Massachusetts.

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Daniel Webster letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 832168
Webster Mss 832168
Date(s): 1832-02-18
Abstract

In English.

Levi Lincoln letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 834111
Webster Mss 834111
Date(s): 1834-01-11
Abstract

In English.

Massachusetts Governor appointment

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 828367
Mss 828367
Date(s): 1828-06-17
Abstract

In English.

Samuel Foster Haven letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 867423.2
Mss 867423.2
Date(s): 1867-07-23
Scope and Contents

Two-page letter from Samuel Foster Haven in Antiquarian Hall to Levi Lincoln, sending information about Lincoln's declining to be a candidate for the Senate in 1827 before Webster was elected. Includes L. Lincoln's letter dated February 14, 1827 to the Speaker of the House as well as a portrait of Samuel Foster Haven.

William Plumer letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 816524
Mss 816524
Date(s): 1816-09-24
Abstract

In English.

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