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George Gray papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0167
Abstract
George Gray (1840-1925) was a politician and judge from New Castle, Delaware. A member of the Democratic party, he served as a United States Senator from Delaware from 1885-1899. He was later appointed to the U.S. Circuit Court, Third District from 1899-1914, and served as a member of the Permanent Court of Arbitration at The Hague. Records in this collection include correspondence and legal papers, primarily documenting his career as a judge and arbiter. An index of papers in the collection...
Dates:
approximately 1871-1925
Notes of R. Parker - upon the lectures delivered by Professor Davis to the junior class of law - the session of 1832-3
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0097-Item 0134
Abstract
This college notebook belonged to Virginia congressman and jurist Richard Parker, judge in the trial of abolitionist John Brown. The book contains lecture notes taken from 1832 to 1833 during a University of Virginia class on law.
Dates:
1832-1833
Charles Smith papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0539
Abstract
The Charles Smith papers consists of 1.6 linear feet of material including a collection of trial notes, letters pertaining to his career as a lawyer and judge, business receipts, papers related to state business, personal letters and bank books, all of which range from 1795 to 1847.
Dates:
1795-1847