Abbot, George Jacob, 1812-1879
Person
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
George Jacob Abbot papers
Collection
Call Number: MS 28
Abstract:
Minister and diplomat. Correspondence largely relating to Abbot's service as secretary to Daniel Webster and as an agent of the State Department in England and Canada. Included are 104 letters by Daniel Webster as well as copies of several of his speeches. State Department papers concerning controversies with England (1837-1852), newspaper clippings about Daniel Webster and miscellaneous receipts, inventories and photographs make up the remainder of the papers.
Dates:
1811-1901
Found in:
Manuscripts and Archives
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George Jacob Abbot papers