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

Notes:
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.
Date Created:
1855-08-09T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
Subject Topic:
Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875, Whig Party (U.S.), United States--Politics and government--19th century, United States--Officials and employees, Customs administration, Washington (D.C.), and Pennsylvania
Language:
eng
Rights:
<a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/?language=en">No Copyright - United States</a>
URL:
https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/document/8940