Letter to a friend from Harvard law student regarding his attendance at Boston political festivals where he heard Abolitionists William Lloyd Garrison and Frederick Douglass, and at a women's rights convention. He also discusses politics in the 1860…

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.

Black and white photograph of the Hampton Founders Memorial showing the stones representing Page and Chase. The stone on the left side of the frame reads "PAGE 1639 - 1925." The stone on the right side of the frame reads "CHASE 1640 - 1920"

Black and white photograph of two men and two women sitting on the rock formation Norman's Woe looking out to sea in Glouchester, Massachusetts.

Black and white photograph of three women and two men, including Robert H. Merrill, standing behind a gravestone that reads "In Memory of Nathaniel Merrill Died 1655." The gravestone in the foreground of the image reads "In Memory of Stephen Swett B.…

Letter regarding Chase's opinion of Congress's power to coin currency other than gold and silver.

Letter discussing Clay's complaints about the Antimasonic Party, who caused problems for Whig politicians campaigning in the 1840 elections.

Letter expressing New York Governor Hamilton Fish's support of Sargent to the appointment of the 6th Auditor of Washington.

Letter discussing rumors of Henry Clay's plans to run for President, and Antimasonic opposition to William Henry Harrison.

Letter discussing potential Whig nominees for President in the 1836 election, and the growing approval of a Daniel Webster candidacy.

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.

Letter regarding Butler's treatment by the press.