Frederic Jesup Stimson (1855-1943) was an American lawyer, author, and historian. He was born in Brookline, Massachusetts, and graduated from Harvard University in 1876. He then went on to study law at Harvard Law School and was admitted to the Massachusetts bar in 1879. Stimson practiced law in Boston for several years before he turned to writing. He authored numerous historical and legal works, including "American Statute Law," "The Law of the Federal and State Constitutions of the United States," and "Popular Law-making." Stimson also wrote several novels, including "King Noanett," "Guerndale," and "Hempfield." His novels were known for their historical accuracy and attention to detail. In addition to his legal and literary pursuits, Stimson was also involved in politics. He served as the Assistant Secretary of State under President Benjamin Harrison from 1889 to 1891. Stimson's contributions to the legal and literary fields earned him many accolades. He was a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters, the American Historical Association, and the Massachusetts Historical Society. In 1937, he received the Pulitzer Prize for his biography of statesman Aaron Burr. Frederic Jesup Stimson died in 1943 at the age of 88.
