Nesmith, George , Washington, 1800-1890

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Dates

Existence: 1800 - 1890

Biography

George Washington Nesmith (October 1800 – May 2, 1890) was a Justice of the New Hampshire Supreme Court from 1859 to 1870, and was later involved in the administration of the New Hampshire Agricultural College. He was described as being "an intimate friend of Daniel Webster", and as "one of New Hampshire's most noted jurists".

Found in 18 Collections and/or Records:

Daniel Blaisdell receipt

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 865261.1

Mss 865261.1

Date(s): 1865-04-11

Scope and Contents

Receipt for contributions from Daniel Blaisdell in Hanover to George W. Nesmith. The subscription is paid by bond to be used in the fund to increase professor's salaries.

Daniel Webster letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 848420

Webster Mss 848420

Date(s): 1848-07-20

Abstract

In English.

Daniel Webster letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 851562

Webster Mss 851562

Date(s): 1851-10-12

Abstract

In English.

Franklin Aretas Haskell letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 853609

Mss 853609

Date(s): 1853-11-09

Scope and Contents

Brief letter from Franklin A. Haskell to George W. Nesmith, in which Haskell announces Nesmith's election to the Kappa Kappa Kappa society of Dartmouth College.

George Nesmith note

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 830580.1

Mss 830580.1

Date(s): 1830-10-30

Abstract

In English.

George Washington Nesmith letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 865254

Mss 865254

Date(s): 1865-04-04

Scope and Contents

Three-page letter from George Washington Nesmith in Concord to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that his paying his subscription in a state bond. Also talks about Prof. Patterson's case.

George Washington Nesmith letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 865529

Mss 865529

Date(s): 1865-09-29

Scope and Contents

Two-page letter from George Washington Nesmith in Gilford to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he will be at Smith's service after next Wednesday. He will notify Sheldon of the opportunity to make the contract for building the gymnasium.

George Washington Nesmith letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 868163.2

Mss 868163.2

Date(s): 1868-02-13

Scope and Contents

Two-page letter from George Washington Nesmith in Franklin to Asa Dodge Smith, introducing Professor S.C. Chandler who delivers popular lectures on geology.

George Washington Nesmith letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 864111.1

Mss 864111.1

Date(s): 1864-01-11

Scope and Contents

Letter from George Washington Nesmith in Franklin to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he will lend his name to any document which Smith may adopt for raising funds for the College.

George Washington Nesmith letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 866273

Mss 866273

Date(s): 1866-04-23

Scope and Contents

Two-page letter from George Washington Nesmith in Exeter to Asa Dodge Smith, empowering Smith and Blaisdell to go forward with the building arrangements [for Bissell Hall]. Also talks about Mr. Bissell's terms.

George Washington Nesmith letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 866277.2

Mss 866277.2

Date(s): 1866-04-27

Scope and Contents

Four-page letter from George Washington Nesmith in Franklin to Asa Dodge Smith with the contract [for Bissell Hall]

George Washington Nesmith letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 866315.2

Mss 866315.2

Date(s): 1866-05-15

Scope and Contents

Three-page letter from George Washington Nesmith in Franklin to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he trusts Mr. Bean is a reliable and capable contractor. He does not object to Mr. Parker as Prof. Aiken's successor. Mr. Bartlett's qualifications. Judge Upham knows George Peabody.

George Washington Nesmith letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 866621.2

Mss 866621.2

Date(s): 1866-11-21

Scope and Contents

Two-page letter from George Washington Nesmith in Franklin to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he will write Mr. Shaw to supply the timber if he can. Mr. Davis finds charity funds scarce. They may lose Professor Brown.

George Washington Nesmith letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 867107.1

Mss 867107.1

Date(s): 1867-01-07

Scope and Contents

Two-page letter from George Washington Nesmith in Franklin to Asa Dodge Smith, asking Smith to preach in Franklin the next Sabbath. Writer thinks he need to be present when the committee meets with the contractor and architect to examine the gymnasium.

George Washington Nesmith letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 867116

Mss 867116

Date(s): 1867-01-16

Scope and Contents

Letter from George Washington Nesmith in Franklin to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he will be unable to meet with the committee on the erection of the gymnasium, next Friday.

George Washington Nesmith letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 866212.1

Mss 866212.1

Date(s): 1866-03-12

Scope and Contents

Three-page letter from George Washington Nesmith in Franklin to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him the price of bricks. Mr. Bissell had better consent to the use of them.

Ira Perley letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 838158.1

Mss 838158.1

Date(s): 1838-02-08

Abstract

In English.

Jeremiah Smith letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 838273

Mss 838273

Date(s): 1838-04-23

Abstract

In English.