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Otis (HARRISON GRAY an American)

HARRISON GRAY, an American statesman, son of James; born in Boston, Mass., Oct. 8, 1765; was member of Congress, 1797-1801, and United States Senator, 1817-1822. He was prominent in the Massachusetts Legislature; took an active part in the Hartford Convention of 1814; and was mayor of Boston in 1829. His published works include: "Letters in Defense of the Hartford Convention" (1824), and "Orations and Addresses." He He died in Boston , Oct. 28, 1848.

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