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1. Nathan Sargent from Frank Granger, August 20, 1856

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Letter describing the recent debate over the reorganization of Kansas, the Fugitive Slave Law, and a vote on the unconstitutionality of the Compromise of 1850.
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1856-08-20T00:00:00Z
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Grand Valley State University. University Libraries

2. Nathan Sargent from John M. Clayton, August 9, 1855

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Letter expressing Clayton's concern over growing sectionalism, and his belief that the Compromise of 1850 only worsened matters. Clayton also references the events known as _Bleeding Kansas_, and notes an opinion that several states may secede.
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1855-08-09T00:00:00Z
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3. Nathan Sargent from Robert Charles Winthrop, November 17, 1858

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Letter regarding recent correspondence with Edward Everett.
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1858-11-17T00:00:00Z
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4. Nathan Sargent from John M. Clayton, November 9, 1855

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Letter expressing Clayton's dissatisfaction with a price being charged him by a boarder. He also expresses his opinion that the Know-Nothing Party must stop secret nominations if they are to survive. Written exactly one year to the day of his death.
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1855-11-09T00:00:00Z
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5. Nathan Sargent petition and letter of recommendation for Commissioner of Customs, April 5, 1869

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Letter of support dated April 5, 1869 from government officials recommending Nathan Sargent retain his position as Commissioner of Customs.
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1869-04-05T00:00:00Z
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6. Nathan Sargent from Daniel Dewey Barnard, October 31, 1855

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Letter in support of Sargent's plan to reach a settlement on slavery. Barnard sees the best chance of maintaining the Union to be a national Whig party.
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1855-10-31T00:00:00Z
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7. Nathan Sargent petition and letter of recommendation for Commissioner of Customs, April 3, 1869

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Letter of support dated April 3, 1869 from government officials recommending Nathan Sargent retain his position as Commissioner of Customs.
Date Created:
1869-04-03T00:00:00Z
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8. Nathan Sargent from John Crafts (J.C.) Wright, November 25, 1840

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Letter discussing the formation of President-elect William Henry Harrison's cabinet.
Date Created:
1840-11-25T00:00:00Z
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9. Nathan Sargent from John Crafts (J.C.) Wright, January 16, 1841

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Letter discussing the formation of President-elect William Henry Harrison's cabinet. Wright also shows early support for civil service reform.
Date Created:
1841-01-16T00:00:00Z
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10. Nathan Sargent from John Macpherson Berrien, October 18, 1848

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Letter discussing strategy for the 1856 election between Zachary Taylor and Lewis Cass. Attention is also given to the expected congressional gains for the Whig party.
Date Created:
1848-10-18T00:00:00Z
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