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
Item 1
Identifier: Mss 852616.1
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
Item 1
Identifier: Mss 835124.1
Webster Mss 835124.1
Date(s):
1835-01-24
Abstract
In English.
Daniel Webster letter
Item 1
Identifier: Mss 806258
Webster Mss 806258
Date(s):
1806-04-08
Abstract
In English.
Daniel Webster letter
Item 1
Identifier: Mss 808418
Webster Mss 808418
Date(s):
1808-07-18
Abstract
In English.
Nathan Lord letter
Item 1
Identifier: Mss 836205
Mss 836205
Date(s):
1836-03-05
Abstract
In English.
Samuel Fessenden letter
Item 1
Identifier: Mss 837256
Mss 837256
Date(s):
1837-04-06
Abstract
In English.
Samuel Fessenden letter
Item 1
Identifier: Mss 832425
Webster Mss 832425
Date(s):
1832-07-25
Abstract
In English.