Richard Peters (reporter)

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Richard Peters
Peters c. 1842
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. (1780-08-17)August 17, 1780 Belmont, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died	May 2, 1848(1848-05-02) (aged 67) Belmont, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Spouse	Abigail Willing
Parent	Richard Peters (father)
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.