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Richard Peters | |
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| 4th Reporter of Decisions of the Supreme Court of the United States | |
| In office 1828–1843 | |
| Preceded by | Henry Wheaton |
| Succeeded by | Benjamin Chew Howard |
| Solicitor of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania | |
| In office 1822–1825 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Richard Peters Jr. August 17, 1780 Belmont, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | May 2, 1848 (aged 67) Belmont, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Spouse | Abigail Willing |
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| Profession | Attorney |
Richard Peters, Jr. (August 17, 1780 – May 2, 1848) was an American attorney and the fourth reporter of decisions of the Supreme Court of the United States, serving from 1828 to 1843.