Peter Harvey (writer)
Peter Harvey | |
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| Born | October 17, 1798 Tazewell County, Virginia, US |
| Died | July 12, 1877 (aged 78) Boston, Massachusetts, US |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Notable works | Reminiscences and anecdotes of Daniel Webster |
Peter Harvey (October 17, 1798 – July 12, 1877) was an American merchant and author contemporary of Daniel Webster. He was known as Webster's closest friend and confidant. Harvey is known for the book that he authored about the life of Webster.[1]
Published works[]
- Harvey, Peter and Towle, George Makepeace. Reminiscences and anecdotes of Daniel Webster, Little, Brown, and Company, 1877.
References[]
Categories:
- 1798 births
- 1877 deaths
- People from Tazewell County, Virginia
- American merchants
- 19th-century American businesspeople