Webster, John White, 1793-1850
Biography
John White Webster (May 20, 1793 – August 30, 1850) was an American professor of chemistry and geology at Harvard Medical College. In 1850, he was convicted of murder in the Parkman–Webster murder case and hanged.
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
John White Webster letter
Item 1
Identifier: Mss 830409
Mss 830409
Date(s):
1830-07-09
Abstract
In English.
John White Webster letter
Item 1
Identifier: Mss 821175
Mss 821175
Date(s):
1821-02-25
Scope and Contents
Two-page letter from John White Webster in Boston to Daniel Drake in Cincinnati, Ohio, telling him that he would like to exchange minerals with him so that he could have as complete a collection as possible. (Photocopy)
John White Webster letter
Item 1
Identifier: Mss 837268
Mss 837268
Date(s):
1837-04-18
Scope and Contents
Two-page letter from John White Webster at Harvard College to Oliver Payson Hubbard with a statement of the salary of the Professor of chemistry In Harvard College. Writer will send Hubbard a copy of his Manual, part 2.