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Appleton, Nathan, 1779-1861

 

Dates

  • Existence: 1779 - 1861

Biography

Nathan Appleton (October 6, 1779 – July 14, 1861) was an American merchant and politician and a member of "The Boston Associates" Appleton was born in New Ipswich, New Hampshire and was educated in the New Ipswich Academy. He then entered Dartmouth College in 1794, however, that same year he left college to begin mercantile life in Boston, Massachusetts, working for his brother Samuel. In 1813, Appleton co-operated with Francis Cabot Lowell, Patrick T. Jackson, Paul Moody and others in introducing the power loom and the manufacture of cotton on a large scale into the United States, establishing a factory at Waltham, Massachusetts, in 1814. Appleton was also a member of the general court of Massachusetts in 1816, 1821, 1822, 1824 and 1827. In 1831-1833 and also 1842 he served in the United States House of Representatives, in which he was prominent as an advocate of protective duties.

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Daniel Webster notes

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 830580
Webster Mss 830580
Date(s): 1830-10-30 to 1830-10-31
Abstract

In English.

George Ticknor letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 843572
Mss 843572
Date(s): 1843-10-22
Abstract

In English.

Nathan Appleton letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 833190
Webster Mss 833190
Date(s): 1833-02
Abstract

In English.

Nathan Appleton letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 834112
Webster Mss 834112
Date(s): 1834-01-12
Abstract

In English.

Nathan Appleton letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 855156
Mss 855156
Date(s): 1855-02-06
Scope and Contents

Letter from Nathan Appleton to George Ticknor, telling him that he would be glad if Mr. Wilburne gets the appointment. Includes Jesting translation of Horace's O navies.

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