xt79319s235x https://exploreuk.uky.edu/dips/xt79319s235x/data/mets.xml https://exploreuk.uky.edu/dips/xt79319s235x/data/kukm1m88m1.xml Hanson, Roger Weightman, 1827-1863. 1854-1870 .45 cubic feet collections  English University of Kentucky This digital resource may be freely searched and displayed.  Permission must be received for subsequent distribution in print or electronically.  Physical rights are retained by the owning repository.  Copyright is retained in accordance with U. S. copyright laws.  For information about permissions to reproduce or publish, contact the Special Collections Research Center. Hanson and Prewitt papers, 1854-1870 Hanson and Prewitt papers, 1854-1870 text Hanson and Prewitt papers, 1854-1870 1854 1854-1870 2002 true xt79319s235x collection false kukm1m88m1 Guide to the Hanson and Prewitt papers,  1854-1870 Processed by: Archives Staff ; machine-readable finding aid created by:Eric Weig Special Collections Manuscripts University of Kentucky Margaret I. King Library Lexington, Kentucky 40506-0039 USA Phone: (859) 257-8611 Fax: (859) 257-6311 Email: sclref@lsv.uky.edu URL: http://www.uky.edu/Libraries/libpage.php?lweb_id=84&llib_id=13<ab_rank=3  Copyright 2002 University of Kentucky Libraries. All Rights Reserved. Machine-readable finding aid derived from MARC Database Date of source:  n.d. Description is in  English. Guide to the Hanson and Prewitt papers,  1854-1870 Collection number: 1M88M1 Contact Information Special Collections Manuscripts University of Kentucky Margaret I. King Library Lexington, Kentucky 40506-0039 Phone: (859) 257-8611 Fax: (859) 257-6311 Email:  sclref@lsv.uky.edu URL:  http://www.uky.edu/Libraries/libpage.php?lweb_id=84&llib_id=13<ab_rank=3 Processed by: Archives Staff Encoded by: Eric Weig  Copyright 2002 University of Kentucky. All Rights Reserved. Hanson and Prewitt papers,  1854-1870 1M88M1 Hanson, Roger Weightman, 1827-1863. .45 cubic feet None online. Must visit contributing institution. The materials are in  English. University of Kentucky Special Collections Lexington, Kentucky 40506 Prewitt, Mrs. John M., Mt. Sterling, Ky. Gift, November 23, 1981. Collection is open for research. Copyright has not been assigned to the University of Kentucky. [Identification of item], Hanson and Prewitt papers, 1854-1870, 1M88M1, Special Collections, University of Kentucky. Lawyer. Richard Hickman Prewitt was born near Boonesborough, Ky., June 11, 1833. After early education in Clark County (Ky.), Prewitt graduated from Bethany College, Va. in 1853; a few years later he received his MA degree, also from Bethany College. He attended Transylvania University, Lexington, Ky. (1855-1856) and graduated from the University of Louisville with a degree in law in 1857. From 1857 to 1863 he practiced law in Lexington, Ky., with Roger W. Hanson. After the death of his law partner in 1863, he continued to practice law until 1866. Lawyer Roger Weightman Hanson was born August 27, 1827 in Winchester, Ky. After serving as a lieutenant in the War with Mexico, he returned home, fought a duel in which he was severely wounded and while convalescing from his wound he studied law. In 1850 he began his law practice in Winchester and in 1853 was elected to the state legislature from Winchester. In 1855, after moving to Lexington he was again elected to serve in the state legislature, this time representing Fayette County. It was in Lexington where he practiced law with Richard Prewitt from 1857 until his death in 1863. These are the letters of Roger Hanson, the law firm of Hanson and Prewitt and of Richard Hickman Prewitt. The collection consists mainly of letters to Richard Hickman Prewitt and Roger Weightman Hanson, law partners, from clients, friends and business people.  The majority of the letters concern legal and financial matters as well as business transactions. Topics include land, probation of wills, litigation, debts, questions of land ownership, settlement of accounts and other items of a general legal nature. Many of the letters reflect delay on the part of Prewitt and Hanson in responding to clients' requests. Arranged chronologically. Hanson, Roger Weightman, 1827-1863. Prewitt, Richard Hickman, b. 1833. Hanson and Prewitt. Business records--Kentucky--19th century. Debtor and creditor. Land titles--Registration and transfer. Law firms--Kentucky--Lexington. Law--Kentucky--19th century. Law partnership--Kentucky--Lexington. Lawyers--Kentucky. Practice of law--Kentucky. Probate records. Lawyers. Lexington (Ky.)