Hoffman, Ogden., 10/01/1844-10/01/1844

File — Box: 1, Folder: 6

Identifier: 41730

Collection-level Scope and Content Note

From the Collection:

A collection of 10 autograph letters, dating between 1822 and 1848, addressed to the longtime American consul in London, Col. Thomas Aspinwall. They are from several prominent Americans and Englishmen seeking Aspinwall's assistance in a variety of matters.

Dates

10/01/1844-10/01/1844

Collection-level Access Restrictions

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Extent

From the Collection: 0.20 Linear Feet (1 Hollinger Slim Document Case)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Contains ALS to TA from Ogden Hoffman (1793-1856) in New York, introducing his son Ogden Hoffman, Jr., who was to visit London. Hoffman was a prominent trial lawyer, considered the outstanding American criminal lawyer of his generation.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

HOFFMAN, OGDEN - CORRES. TO ASPINWALL, THOMAS (10/1/1844): Autographed Letter

ASPINWALL, THOMAS - CORRES. FROM HOFFMAN, OGDEN (10/1/1844): Autographed Letter