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- Petitions pledging support for the appointment of Nathan Sargent in various state and federal positions, including Auditor, Surveyor of the Port of Philadelphia, and Clerk of the House of Representatives.
- Date Created:
- 1849-05-25T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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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.
- Date Created:
- 1856-08-20T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Letter from Salmon P. Chase discussing a Mr. Brown.
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Note from Edward Bates, US Attorney General under Abraham Lincoln from 1861 to 1864. "Sir, Coming home, after an absence of six weeks, I find your letter of July 11. It is dated only at "Hartford" the poststamp, as usual, is illegible, so I direct this acknowledgement to Hartford of Connecticut, as the best city of the name that I know of." Respectfully, Edward Bates
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Letter discussing a debate Clayton had with a friend over the representation of New England states in the offices of President and Vice President. He also discusses possible candidates and retells a racy story.
- Date Created:
- 1844-03-25T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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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.
- Date Created:
- 1855-08-09T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Letter expressing Sergeant's desire to serve Sargent.
- Date Created:
- 1841-02-20T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Petitions pledging support for the appointment of Nathan Sargent in various state and federal positions, including Auditor, Surveyor of the Port of Philadelphia, and Clerk of the House of Representatives.
- Date Created:
- 1849-05-25T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Letter regarding recent correspondence with Edward Everett.
- Date Created:
- 1858-11-17T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Letter informing Sargent that it may be possible to recommend him to a committee. Sergeant also expresses his opinion that William Henry Harrison will be the best opponent for Martin Van Buren in the Presidential election.
- Date Created:
- 1840-01-01T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Letter discussing another letter sent to Clay which he desires to be published. It is from a Gen. Bradley, who Clay identifies as a political enemy.
- Date Created:
- 1847-02-10T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Letter regarding Cushing's health, the likelihood of a treasury bill passing, the need for the Whigs to have grit, Martin Van Buren's decreasing popularity, and a recent duel.
- Date Created:
- 1838-02-28T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Letter expressing Holmes's desire that a Constitutional Union Party be formed for the 1856 election.
- Date Created:
- 1855-10-27T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Notes:
- Petitions pledging support for the appointment of Nathan Sargent in various state and federal positions, including Auditor, Surveyor of the Port of Philadelphia, and Clerk of the House of Representatives.
- Date Created:
- 1844-05-23T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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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.
- Date Created:
- 1855-11-09T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Cover letter for registration of the American ship St. Paul from A.H.P. Edwards Esq., U.S. Counsel at Manila, by Daniel Webster to Nathan Sargent, Register of the Treasury.
- Date Created:
- 1852-06-15T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Letter expressing New York Governor Hamilton Fish's support of Sargent to the appointment of the 6th Auditor of Washington.
- Date Created:
- 1849-04-23T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Invitation to dinner from Salmon P. Chase to Nathan Sargent.
- Date Created:
- 1867-02-20T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Handwritten copy, by Sargent, of a letter from Henry Clay expressing his desire to see Sargent appointed to public office.
- Date Created:
- 1849-04-16T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Note requesting that Sargent come to see Clayton in Washington.
- Date Created:
- 1849-04-11T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Notes:
- Petitions pledging support for the appointment of Nathan Sargent in various state and federal positions, including Auditor, Surveyor of the Port of Philadelphia, and Clerk of the House of Representatives.
- Date Created:
- 1851-02-28T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Notes:
- Petitions pledging support for the appointment of Nathan Sargent in various state and federal positions, including Auditor, Surveyor of the Port of Philadelphia, and Clerk of the House of Representatives.
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Letter discussing the dangers of the Whig Party becoming a sectional faction.
- Date Created:
- 1855-09-08T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Three notes from Henry Clay regarding a valedictory speech.
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Letter expressing Clayton's doubts that some Whigs will not vote in the upcoming election. He also discusses his choice for Vice President, and party disenchantment over Virginia and Massachusetts's plurality of national offices.
- Date Created:
- 1843-08-02T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Notes:
- Caleb B. Smith was appointed by Abraham Lincoln as the United States Secretary of the Interior in 1861. He resigned after not being appointed to United States Supreme Court the following year.
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Letter detailing Fillmore's assessment of a letter sent from Daniel Webster to Captain Jewett.
- Date Created:
- 1855-03-29T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Letter of support dated April 5, 1869 from government officials recommending Nathan Sargent retain his position as Commissioner of Customs.
- Date Created:
- 1869-04-05T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Notes:
- Letter expressing Clay's regret that he was not present to influence the voting on Sargent's confirmation.
- Date Created:
- 1850-10-13T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Notes:
- Letter of support dated April 5, 1869 from government officials recommending Nathan Sargent retain his position as Commissioner of Customs.
- Date Created:
- 1869-04-05T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Letter discussing rumors of Henry Clay's plans to run for President, and Antimasonic opposition to William Henry Harrison.
- Date Created:
- 1835-11-23T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Letter discussing recent midterm election results and possible Whig strategies for the 1845 election.
- Date Created:
- 1843-08-19T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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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.
- Date Created:
- 1855-10-31T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Letter discussing potential Whig nominees for President in the 1836 election.
- Date Created:
- 1835-01-02T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Letter containing a cryptic prediction, possibly of the Civil War, that, _something extraordinary is in the wind._ Clayton also asks Sargent to arrange room and board for him in the summer.
- Date Created:
- 1855-04-18T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Letter regarding the commencement of building activities, including four brick stores and a cotton prep house.
- Date Created:
- 1838-10-10T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Letter discussing Clay's complaints about the Antimasonic Party, who caused problems for Whig politicians campaigning in the 1840 elections.
- Date Created:
- 1839-04-26T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Letter expressing Clayton's fear that he may have heart disease. Clayton also expresses disappointment at not being able to see Sargent.
- Date Created:
- 1855-05-06T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Notes:
- 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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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Letter detailing the Alabama Supreme Court's process of admitting attorneys from other states.
- Date Created:
- 1832-03-14T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Copies of two letters written to and regarding Nathan Sargent. The first, written by Sen. Willie Mangum to Nathan Sargent, describes his attempt to see the Vice President after Sargent is rejected by the Senate. The second, written by Sen. Thomas Ewing to J.W. Upton, describes his disappointment that Sargent was misrepresented and pledges his support.
- Date Created:
- 1850-11-25T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Letter expressing Clayton's anger that opponents of Sargent engaged in a _vile trick to dispute your election._ Clayton also urges Sargent to call a meeting of the Know-Nothing Party.
- Date Created:
- 1855-06-01T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Letter of support dated March 15, 1869 from government officials recommending Nathan Sargent retain his position as Commissioner of Customs.
- Date Created:
- 1869-03-15T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Notes:
- 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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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Letter requesting Johnson's influence to get Sargent appointed as head of a Bureau in Washington.
- Date Created:
- 1849-05-16T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Notes:
- Letter of recommendation for Nathan Sargent, expressing the opinion that Sargent not be removed from the office of Commissioner of Customs.
- Date Created:
- 1869-06-01T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Notes:
- Petitions pledging support for the appointment of Nathan Sargent in various state and federal positions, including Auditor, Surveyor of the Port of Philadelphia, and Clerk of the House of Representatives.
- Date Created:
- 1841-02-22T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Notes:
- Petitions pledging support for the appointment of Nathan Sargent in various state and federal positions, including Auditor, Surveyor of the Port of Philadelphia, and Clerk of the House of Representatives.
- Date Created:
- 1849-04-11T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Letter discussing scientific lectures, the re-election of Pennsylvania Gov. Joseph Ritner, and Massachusetts's reluctance to support William Henry Harrison.
- Date Created:
- 1838-05-10T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Letter warning Sargent against starting a personal quarrel with a Mr. Webb. He also discusses the bartering of a tariff bill for _a slice of Oregon._
- Date Created:
- 1845-02-02T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Notes:
- Letter discussing potential Whig nominees for President in the 1836 election, and the growing approval of a Daniel Webster candidacy.
- Date Created:
- 1836-01-03T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Notes:
- Petitions pledging support for the appointment of Nathan Sargent in various state and federal positions, including Auditor, Surveyor of the Port of Philadelphia, and Clerk of the House of Representatives.
- Date Created:
- 1849-05-19T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Notes:
- Letter of support dated April 6, 1869 from government officials recommending Nathan Sargent retain his position as Commissioner of Customs.
- Date Created:
- 1869-04-06T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Letter regarding the Report on African Colonization.
- Date Created:
- 1853-11-08T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Letter of support dated March 22, 1869 from government officials recommending Nathan Sargent retain his position as Commissioner of Customs.
- Date Created:
- 1869-03-22T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Notes:
- Letter discussing the formation of President-elect William Henry Harrison's cabinet.
- Date Created:
- 1840-11-25T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Letter detailing Fillmore's denouncement a letter sent without his approval by Daniel Webster, and his attempt to discover how the error occurred.
- Date Created:
- 1855-03-21T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Notes:
- Letter of support dated October 9, 1844 from government officials recommending Nathan Sargent retain his position as Commissioner of Customs.
- Date Created:
- 1844-10-09T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Notes:
- Note from the son of John Quincy Adams thanking Nathan Sargent for correcting an error in the Washington Chronicle claiming that his father retained opponents while in office.
- Date Created:
- 1868-11-28T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Notes:
- Petitions pledging support for the appointment of Nathan Sargent in various state and federal positions, including Auditor, Surveyor of the Port of Philadelphia, and Clerk of the House of Representatives.
- Date Created:
- 1848-07-01T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Notes:
- Letter discussing the regional differences for the Presidential nomination, the formation of a national convention, and negotiations with the American party over the nomination.
- Date Created:
- 1855-07-09T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Notes:
- Petitions pledging support for the appointment of Nathan Sargent in various state and federal positions, including Auditor, Surveyor of the Port of Philadelphia, and Clerk of the House of Representatives.
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Notes:
- Primarily illegible letter regarding electoral politics.
- Date Created:
- 1848-11-07T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Notes:
- Petitions pledging support for the appointment of Nathan Sargent in various state and federal positions, including Auditor, Surveyor of the Port of Philadelphia, and Clerk of the House of Representatives.
- Date Created:
- 1849-04-24T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Notes:
- 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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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Notes:
- Petitions pledging support for the appointment of Nathan Sargent in various state and federal positions, including Auditor, Surveyor of the Port of Philadelphia, and Clerk of the House of Representatives.
- Date Created:
- 1841-03-01T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Notes:
- Letter regarding Chase's opinion of Congress's power to coin currency other than gold and silver.
- Date Created:
- 1870-10-24T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Letter discussing elections in Vermont, Rhode Island, and Pennsylvania, and Antimason Party activity.
- Date Created:
- 1835-02-20T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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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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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Letter discussing Hitchcock's recent negotiations with the Bank of the United States.
- Date Created:
- 1839-05-08T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Notes:
- 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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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Letter regarding an article published in the American.
- Date Created:
- 1854-07-17T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Letter ridiculing Sen. Lewis Cass of Michigan for a lack of geographic knowledge. He also discusses disagreements with other senators over Central America.
- Date Created:
- 1853-01-17T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Notes:
- Letter regarding an invoice that was previously enclosed.
- Date Created:
- 1848-01-26T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Notes:
- Letter discussing removals from office, and Cushing's opinion that postmasters are the tools of Amos Kendall, former editor of the Washington Globe and US Postmaster General under Andrew Jackson.
- Date Created:
- 1840-12-22T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Notes:
- Letter informing Sargent that Clayton must delay his trip to Washington due to heart problems. Clayton also discusses Virginia and Delaware politics.
- Date Created:
- 1855-05-25T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Notes:
- Letter regarding a series of business letters.
- Date Created:
- 1835-12-13T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Letter discussing the possible passage of a bill that would liquidate certain claims.
- Date Created:
- 1842-01-03T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Notes:
- Letter requesting Sargent's advice on the possible nomination of John M. Clayton for a cabinet position.
- Date Created:
- 1844-03-14T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Notes:
- Letter regarding Butler's treatment by the press.
- Date Created:
- 1874-11-11T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Letter expressing support of Sargent's appointment as Sergeant-at-Arms of the House of Representatives, and discussing the upcoming presidential election in 1850.
- Date Created:
- 1849-06-09T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries