Fessenden, Samuel, 1784-1869

Fessenden, Samuel, 1784-1869

 

Dates

  • Existence: 1784 - 1869

Biography

Samuel Fessenden (July 16, 1784 – 13 March 1869) was an American attorney, abolitionist and politician. He served in both houses of the Massachusetts state legislature before Maine became a separate state. He was elected as major general in the state militia. He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1806. He studied law ("read the law") with Judge Dana, of Fryeburg, and Daniel Webster, and was admitted to the bar in 1809.

Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:

Andrew Mark letter

Mss 852616.1
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 852616.1
Date(s): 1852-11-16
Scope and Contents

Two-page letter from Andrew Mark in Portland, Maine to Samuel Fessended, regarding a client names Potter and payment due on piece of land. Says he is sorry to have negelected this case and will not charge any fee for it. Speaks of rising real estate prices.

Daniel Webster letter

Webster Mss 835124.1
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 835124.1
Date(s): 1835-01-24
Abstract

In English.

Daniel Webster letter

Webster Mss 806258
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 806258
Date(s): 1806-04-08
Abstract

In English.

Daniel Webster letter

Webster Mss 808418
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 808418
Date(s): 1808-07-18
Abstract

In English.

Nathan Lord letter

Mss 836205
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 836205
Date(s): 1836-03-05
Abstract

In English.

Samuel Fessenden letter

Mss 841613
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 841613
Date(s): 1841
Abstract

In English.

Samuel Fessenden letter

Mss 837256
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 837256
Date(s): 1837-04-06
Abstract

In English.

Samuel Fessenden letter

Webster Mss 832425
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 832425
Date(s): 1832-07-25
Abstract

In English.