Tappan, John, 1781-1871

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Dates

Existence: 1781 - 1871

Biography

John Tappan was born on July 26, 1781 in Northampton, Massachusetts. n early life he entered upon a mercantile career, obtaining employment in one of the large Boston houses.Later in life Mr Tappan became a prominent and wealthy Boston merchant and was distinguished for his active benevolence. For more than twenty years he was president of the American Tract Society and was an officer of the Foreign Missionary Society. Like his brothers, Arthur and Lewis, he was a promoter of the anti-slavery reform. In 1843 he was sent to London by the US government as delegate to the International Convention of Peace.

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

Daniel Webster letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 826230

Webster Mss 826230

Date(s): 1826-03-30

Abstract

In English.

John Tappan letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 865221

Mss 865221

Date(s): 1865-03-21

Scope and Contents

Letter from John Tappan in Philadelphia to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he has loanbed $7000 to a friend to be paid to Dartmouth College. If he gets the money back, part shall be applied to the Choate professorship.

John Tappan letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 865231

Mss 865231

Date(s): 1865-03-31

Scope and Contents

Letter from John Tappan in Philadelphia to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he will make subscriptions payable when the rest of the goal has been subscribed to.

John Tappan letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 829614

Mss 829614

Date(s): 1829-11-14

Abstract

In English.

John Tappan letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 833611

Mss 833611

Date(s): 1833-11-11

Abstract

In English.

Samuel Fletcher letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 833620

Mss 833620

Date(s): 1833-11-20

Abstract

In English.