Gibbons, Thomas, 1757-1826

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Dates

Existence: 1757 - 1826

Biography

Thomas Gibbons (December 15, 1757 – May 16, 1826) was a planter, politician, lawyer, steamboat owner and the plaintiff in Gibbons vs. Ogden.

Gibbons v. Ogden, 22 U.S. (9 Wheat.) 1 (1824), was a landmark decision in which the Supreme Court of the United States held that the power to regulate interstate commerce, granted to Congress by the Commerce Clause of the United States Constitution, encompassed the power to regulate navigation. The case was argued by some of America's most admired and capable attorneys at the time. Exiled Irish patriot Thomas Addis Emmet and Thomas J. Oakley argued for Ogden, while U.S. Attorney General William Wirt and Daniel Webster argued for Gibbons.

Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:

Aaron Ogden petition

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 819615

Mss 819615

Date(s): 1819-11-15

Abstract

In English.

Daniel Webster letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 822202

Webster Mss 822202

Date(s): 1822-03-02

Abstract

In English.

Daniel Webster letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 821130

Webster Mss 821130

Date(s): 1821-01-30

Abstract

In English.

Lewis Willet legal document

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 820522

Mss 820522

Date(s): 1820-09-22

Abstract

In English.

Thomas Gibbons brief

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 822940.2

Mss 822940.2

Date(s): 1822

Abstract

In English.

Thomas Gibbons letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 822171

Webster Mss 822171

Date(s): 1822-02-21

Abstract

In English.

Thomas Gibbons letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 821157

Webster Mss 821157

Date(s): 1821-02-07

Abstract

In English.

Thomas Gibbons letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 821252

Webster Mss 821252

Date(s): 1821-04-02

Abstract

In English.

Thomas Gibbons notice

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 817328.1

Mss 817328.1

Date(s): 1817-05-28

Abstract

In English.