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Hopkinson, Joseph, 1770-1842

 

Dates

  • Existence: 1770 - 1842

Biography

Joseph Hopkinson (November 12, 1770 – January 15, 1842) was a United States Representative from Pennsylvania and a United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. In 1819, Hopkinson argued several landmark constitutional cases before the United States Supreme Court, including Dartmouth College v. Woodward, Sturges v. Crowninshield and McCulloch v. Maryland. He was associated with Daniel Webster during the Dartmouth College case.

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

Daniel Webster letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 819222
Mss 819222
Date(s): 1819-03-22
Abstract

In English.

Daniel Webster letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 818617
Webster Mss 818617
Date(s): 1818-11-17
Scope and Contents

Letter pertaining to the Dartmouth College Case (Trustees of Dartmouth College v. William H. Woodward ). Hopkinson discusses the possibility that the trustees will retain William Pinkney to make new arguments before the Supreme Court. He notes the mutual respect among opposing counsel in the case.

Daniel Webster letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 819554.1
Webster Mss 819554.1
Date(s): 1819-10-04
Abstract

In English.

Francis Brown letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 819304.4
Mss 819304.4
Date(s): 1819-05-04
Abstract

In English.

J. Hopkinson letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 817620.3
Webster Mss 817620.3
Date(s): 1817-11-20
Abstract

In English.

Joseph Hokinson letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 819211
Webster Mss 819211
Date(s): 1819-03-11
Abstract

In English.

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