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Pierrepont, Edwards

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1817-1892

Biography

A statesman and jurist, Pierrepont practiced law in Ohio and New York before being appointed as Ulysses Grant's attorney general in 1875 -- 1876. He served as minister to England 1866 --1867 and back in New York, worked against Boss Tweed in 1870. Pierrepont died in 1892.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Edwards Pierrepont Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0114
Abstract

Letters to Edwards from American statesmen.

Dates: 1856-1889