Oliver Ellsworth (1796-1800)

Collections in the Manuscript Division relating to Oliver Ellsworth, who served as Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court from 1796 until 1800.

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Oliver Ellsworth Family Papers
Published/Created: 1762-1907
The papers of the family of Oliver Ellsworth (1745-1807) span the years 1762-1907 and contain letters and financial and
legal papers documenting Ellsworth's personal life and professional career, records relating to the administration of his
estate, and family papers consisting of correspondence, legal documents, and printed matter.

Correspondence

The following collections contain correspondence or other materials relating to Oliver Ellsworth.

William Vans Murray Papers
Published/Created: 1778-1805 (bulk 1797-1801)
Parsons Family Papers
Published/Created: 1769-1878

U.S. Supreme Court Materials in the Manuscript Division of the Library of Congress

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Oliver Ellsworth (1796-1800)

Correspondence