Lowell, John, 1769-1840, American political writer, b. Newburyport, Mass.; son of John Lowell (1743-1802). He practiced law, but devoted most of his time to supporting his Federalist views in newspapers and pamphlets. Mr. Madison's War (1812) was his most effective piece of writing.
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