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Williams, Nathaniel F., 1782-1864

 

Dates

  • Existence: 1782 - 1864

Biography

Nathaniel F. Williams (1782–1864) was an American businessman and politician. He graduated from Harvard College in 1801. Serving as a lawyer in Boston and Annapolis. With his brothers, Amos, George and Cumberland, he founded the Savage Mill on land next to the Commodore Joshua Barney House in Maryland.During this time he also served as an attorney for the Maryland Senate, Western Shore from 1811 to 1816. He served as a private, Baltimore Fencibles, War of 1812, becoming wounded at the Battle of North Point in 1814. Williams was also Acting Attorney General of Maryland, serving from 1820 to 1822.

Found in 67 Collections and/or Records:

Daniel Webster letters

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 840601.2
Webster Mss 840601.2
Date(s): 1840-11-01 to 1840-11-02
Scope and Contents

Letters from Daniel Webster in Boston to Nathaniel F. Williams in Baltimore, in which he makes arrangements to borrow money. He has been unwell and comments on election.

Daniel Webster letters

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 841940.3
Webster Mss 841940.3
Date(s): 1841
Abstract

In English.

Daniel Webster letters

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 842153
Webster Mss 842153
Date(s): 1842-02-3 to 1842-02-04
Abstract

In English.

Daniel Webster letters

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 840422.2
Webster Mss 840422.2
Date(s): 1840-07-22 to 1840-08-04
Scope and Contents

Letters from Daniel Webster in Washington and Boston to Nathaniel F. Williams in Baltimore, regarding drafts for loans.

Daniel Webster letters

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 841153.1
Webster Mss 841153.1
Date(s): 1841-02-3 to 1841-06-24
Scope and Contents

Letters from Daniel Webster in Washington to Nathaniel F. Williams in Baltimore in which he makes arrangements to draw on his account. Asks if Williams wants to be Collector of Baltimore. Charles H. Thomas will draw on Williams account.

Daniel Webster note

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 832407
Webster Mss 832407
Date(s): 1832-07-07
Abstract

In English.

Nathaniel F. Williams letter cover

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 864290.2
Mss 864290.2
Date(s): 1864-04
Scope and Contents

Cover for letters and papers of much interest not to be destroyed.

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