Brent, William Leigh, 1783-1848
Dates
- Existence: 1783 - 1848
Biography
William Leigh Brent (February 20, 1784 – July 7, 1848) was a lawyer and plantation owner in Maryland and Louisiana, and three-term U.S. Representative representing Louisiana's 3rd congressional district.
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Daniel Webster letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 831309
Webster Mss 831309
Date(s):
1831-05-09
Abstract
In English.
Daniel Webster letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 841424.1
Webster Mss 841424.1
Date(s):
1841-07-24
Scope and Contents
Two-page letter from Daniel Webster to William Leigh Brent, telling him that he has communicated his request to the President, but cannot respond to his second request. )Photocopy)(Filed with Mss 841429.1)
William L. Brent letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 831276
Webster Mss 831276
Date(s):
1831-04-26
Abstract
In English.
William Leigh Brent letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 841429.1
Webster Mss 841429.1
Date(s):
1841-07-29
Scope and Contents
Letter from William Leigh Brent in Washington, DC to Daniel Webster, asking that his son be allowed to see a letter for him. (Photocopy) (Filed with Mss 841424.1)