Nathan Sargent from Benjamin F. Butler, November 11, 1874
subject: Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875
subject: Clayton, John M. (John Middleton), 1796-1856
subject: Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874
subject: Burr, Aaron, 1756-1836
subject: Clinton, George, 1739-1812
subject: Tompkins, Daniel D., 1774-1825
subject: Van Buren, Martin, 1782-1862
subject: Sergeant, John, 1779-1852
subject: Frelinghuysen, Theodore, 1787-1862
subject: Johnson, Richard M. (Richard Mentor), 1780-1850
subject: Whig Party (U.S.)
subject: United States--Politics and government--19th century
subject: United States--Officials and employees
subject: United States. Office of the Vice President
subject: New Castle (Del.)
subject: New York (State)
subject: Massachusetts
subject: Virginia
subject: Pennsylvania
subject: Maryland
subject: Delaware
subject: New Jersey
subject: Illinois
description: Letter regarding Butler's treatment by the press.
creator: Butler, Benjamin F. (Benjamin Franklin), 1818-1893
source: Nathan Sargent papers, (RHC-44)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1874-11-11
rights: No Copyright - United States
language: eng

Nathan Sargent from Henry Hitchcock, October 10, 1838
subject: Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875
subject: Kennedy, John Pendleton, 1795-1870
subject: Whig Party (U.S.)
subject: United States--Politics and government--19th century
subject: United States--Officials and employees
description: Letter regarding the commencement of building activities, including four brick stores and a cotton prep house.
creator: Hitchcock, Henry, 1829-1902.
source: Nathan Sargent papers, (RHC-44)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1838-10-10
rights: No Copyright - United States
language: eng

Nathan Sargent from Henry Hitchcock, May 8, 1839
subject: Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875
subject: Clayton, John M. (John Middleton), 1796-1856
subject: Whig Party (U.S.)
subject: United States--Politics and government--19th century
subject: United States--Officials and employees
subject: Compromise of 1850
subject: United States. Congress
subject: Delaware
subject: Kansas
subject: Cuba
subject: Mexico
subject: Canada
description: Letter discussing Hitchcock's recent negotiations with the Bank of the United States.
creator: Hitchcock, Henry, 1829-1902.
source: Nathan Sargent papers, (RHC-44)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1839-05-08
rights: No Copyright - United States
language: eng

Nathan Sargent from Washington Hunt, September 8, 1855
subject: Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875
subject: Hitchcock, Henry, 1829-1902
subject: Biddle, Alexander, 1819-1899
subject: Whig Party (U.S.)
subject: United States--Politics and government--19th century
subject: United States--Officials and employees
subject: Mobile (Ala.)
description: Letter discussing the dangers of the Whig Party becoming a sectional faction.
creator: Hunt, Washington, 1811-1867
source: Nathan Sargent papers, (RHC-44)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1855-09-08
rights: No Copyright - United States
language: eng

Nathan Sargent from John M. Clayton, January 3, 1842
subject: Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875
subject: Clayton, John M. (John Middleton), 1796-1856
subject: Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850
subject: Whig Party (U.S.)
subject: United States--Politics and government--19th century
subject: United States--Officials and employees
subject: Providence (R.I.)
subject: Pennsylvania
subject: California
description: Letter discussing the possible passage of a bill that would liquidate certain claims.
creator: Clayton, John M. (John Middleton), 1796-1856
source: Nathan Sargent papers, (RHC-44)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1842-01-03
rights: No Copyright - United States
language: eng

Nathan Sargent from John M. Clayton, August 2, 1843
subject: Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875
subject: Whig Party (U.S.)
subject: United States--Politics and government--19th century
subject: United States--Officials and employees
subject: United States. Congress
subject: Baton Rouge (La.)
subject: New Orleans (La.)
subject: Louisiana
description: 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.
creator: Clayton, John M. (John Middleton), 1796-1856
source: Nathan Sargent papers, (RHC-44)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1843-08-02
rights: No Copyright - United States
language: eng

Nathan Sargent from John M. Clayton, March 14, 1844
subject: Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875
subject: Johnson, Reverdy, 1796-1876
subject: Tyler, John, 1790-1862
subject: Whig Party (U.S.)
subject: United States--Politics and government--19th century
subject: United States--Officials and employees
subject: Baltimore (Md.)
subject: Philadelphia (Pa.)
description: Letter requesting Sargent's advice on the possible nomination of John M. Clayton for a cabinet position.
creator: Clayton, John M. (John Middleton), 1796-1856
source: Nathan Sargent papers, (RHC-44)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1844-03-14
rights: No Copyright - United States
language: eng

Nathan Sargent from John M. Clayton, March 25, 1844
subject: Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875
subject: Clay, Henry, 1777-1852
subject: Calhoun, John C. (John Caldwell), 1782-1850
subject: Whig Party (U.S.)
subject: United States--Politics and government--19th century
subject: United States--Officials and employees
subject: Democratic National Convention
subject: United States. Congress. Senate
subject: Washington (D.C.)
description: 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.
creator: Clayton, John M. (John Middleton), 1796-1856
source: Nathan Sargent papers, (RHC-44)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1844-03-25
rights: No Copyright - United States
language: eng

Nathan Sargent from John M. Clayton, February 2, 1845
subject: Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875
subject: Whig Party (U.S.)
subject: United States--Politics and government--19th century
subject: United States--Officials and employees
description: 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._
creator: Clayton, John M. (John Middleton), 1796-1856
source: Nathan Sargent papers, (RHC-44)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1845-02-02
rights: No Copyright - United States
language: eng

Nathan Sargent from John M. Clayton, April 11, 1849
subject: Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875
subject: Chase, Salmon P. (Salmon Portland), 1808-1873
subject: Whig Party (U.S.)
subject: United States--Politics and government--19th century
subject: United States--Officials and employees
description: Note requesting that Sargent come to see Clayton in Washington.
creator: Clayton, John M. (John Middleton), 1796-1856
source: Nathan Sargent papers, (RHC-44)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1849-04-11
rights: No Copyright - United States
language: eng

Nathan Sargent petition. William F. Johnson from John M. Clayton, May 16, 1849
subject: Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875
subject: Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874
subject: Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852
subject: Whig Party (U.S.)
subject: United States--Politics and government--19th century
subject: United States--Officials and employees
subject: Buffalo (N.Y.)
description: Letter requesting Johnson's influence to get Sargent appointed as head of a Bureau in Washington.
creator: Clayton, John M. (John Middleton), 1796-1856
source: Nathan Sargent papers, (RHC-44)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1849-05-16
rights: No Copyright - United States
language: eng

Nathan Sargent from John M. Clayton, January 17, 1853
subject: Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875
subject: Butler, Benjamin F. (Benjamin Franklin), 1818-1893
subject: Whig Party (U.S.)
subject: United States--Politics and government--19th century
subject: United States--Officials and employees
subject: Boston (Mass.)
description: Letter ridiculing Sen. Lewis Cass of Michigan for a lack of geographic knowledge. He also discusses disagreements with other senators over Central America.
creator: Clayton, John M. (John Middleton), 1796-1856
source: Nathan Sargent papers, (RHC-44)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1853-01-17
rights: No Copyright - United States
language: eng

Nathan Sargent from John M. Clayton, April 18, 1855
subject: Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875
subject: Clayton, John M. (John Middleton), 1796-1856
subject: United States--Officials and employees
subject: United States. Congress. Senate
subject: Washington (D.C.)
subject: Oregon
description: 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.
creator: Clayton, John M. (John Middleton), 1796-1856
source: Nathan Sargent papers, (RHC-44)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1855-04-18
rights: No Copyright - United States
language: eng

Nathan Sargent from John M. Clayton, April 27, 1855
subject: Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875
subject: Clayton, John M. (John Middleton), 1796-1856
subject: United States--Politics and government--19th century
subject: Washington (D.C.)
description: Letter discussing his planned arrival in Washington and an anticipated trip to the Library of Congress.
creator: Clayton, John M. (John Middleton), 1796-1856
source: Nathan Sargent papers, (RHC-44)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1855-04-27
rights: No Copyright - United States
language: eng

Nathan Sargent from John M. Clayton, May 25, 1855
subject: Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875
subject: Clayton, John M. (John Middleton), 1796-1856
subject: Whig Party (U.S.)
subject: United States--Politics and government--19th century
subject: United States--Officials and employees
subject: Physicians
subject: Mayors--Election
subject: Delaware
subject: Washington (D.C.)
subject: Virginia
subject: Wilmington (Del.)
description: Letter informing Sargent that Clayton must delay his trip to Washington due to heart problems. Clayton also discusses Virginia and Delaware politics.
creator: Clayton, John M. (John Middleton), 1796-1856
source: Nathan Sargent papers, (RHC-44)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1855-05-25
rights: No Copyright - United States
language: eng

Nathan Sargent from John M. Clayton, May 6, 1855
subject: Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875
subject: Clayton, John M. (John Middleton), 1796-1856
subject: Whig Party (U.S.)
subject: United States--Politics and government--19th century
subject: United States--Officials and employees
subject: Delaware
subject: Washington (D.C.)
description: Letter expressing Clayton's fear that he may have heart disease. Clayton also expresses disappointment at not being able to see Sargent.
creator: Clayton, John M. (John Middleton), 1796-1856
source: Nathan Sargent papers, (RHC-44)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1855-05-06
rights: No Copyright - United States
language: eng

Nathan Sargent from John M. Clayton, June 1, 1855
subject: Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875
subject: Barnard, Daniel D. (Daniel Dewey), 1797-1861
subject: Whig Party (U.S.)
subject: United States--Politics and government--19th century
subject: United States--Officials and employees
subject: Slavery
subject: United States. Constitution
subject: Albany (N.Y.)
description: 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.
creator: Clayton, John M. (John Middleton), 1796-1856
source: Nathan Sargent papers, (RHC-44)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1855-06-01
rights: No Copyright - United States
language: eng

Nathan Sargent from John M. Clayton, August 9, 1855
subject: Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875
subject: Whig Party (U.S.)
subject: United States--Politics and government--19th century
subject: United States--Officials and employees
subject: Customs administration
subject: Washington (D.C.)
subject: Pennsylvania
description: 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.
creator: Clayton, John M. (John Middleton), 1796-1856
source: Nathan Sargent papers, (RHC-44)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1855-08-09
rights: No Copyright - United States
language: eng

Nathan Sargent from John M. Clayton, November 9, 1855
subject: Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875
subject: Whig Party (U.S.)
subject: United States--Politics and government--19th century
subject: United States--Officials and employees
subject: Customs administration
subject: Washington (D.C.)
subject: Pennsylvania
description: 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.
creator: Clayton, John M. (John Middleton), 1796-1856
source: Nathan Sargent papers, (RHC-44)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1855-11-09
rights: No Copyright - United States
language: eng

Nathan Sargent from John Crafts (J.C.) Wright, November 25, 1840
subject: Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875
subject: Whig Party (U.S.)
subject: United States--Politics and government--19th century
subject: United States--Officials and employees
subject: Customs administration
subject: Washington (D.C.)
subject: Pennsylvania
description: Letter discussing the formation of President-elect William Henry Harrison's cabinet.
creator: Wright, John C. (John Crafts), 1783-1861
source: Nathan Sargent papers, (RHC-44)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1840-11-25
rights: No Copyright - United States
language: eng

Nathan Sargent from John Crafts (J.C.) Wright, January 16, 1841
subject: Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875
subject: Whig Party (U.S.)
subject: United States--Politics and government--19th century
subject: United States--Officials and employees
subject: Customs administration
subject: Washington (D.C.)
subject: Pennsylvania
description: Letter discussing the formation of President-elect William Henry Harrison's cabinet. Wright also shows early support for civil service reform.
creator: Wright, John C. (John Crafts), 1783-1861
source: Nathan Sargent papers, (RHC-44)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1841-01-16
rights: No Copyright - United States
language: eng

Nathan Sargent from Frank Granger, August 20, 1856
subject: Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875
subject: Whig Party (U.S.)
subject: United States--Politics and government--19th century
subject: United States--Officials and employees
subject: Customs administration
subject: Washington (D.C.)
subject: Pennsylvania
description: 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.
creator: Granger, Francis, 1792-1868
source: Nathan Sargent papers, (RHC-44)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1856-08-20
rights: No Copyright - United States
language: eng

Nathan Sargent from John Macpherson Berrien, October 18, 1848
subject: Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875
subject: Whig Party (U.S.)
subject: United States--Politics and government--19th century
subject: United States--Officials and employees
subject: Customs administration
subject: Washington (D.C.)
subject: Pennsylvania
description: 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.
creator: Berrien, John MacPherson, 1781-1856
source: Nathan Sargent papers, (RHC-44)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1848-10-18
rights: No Copyright - United States
language: eng

Nathan Sargent from Daniel Dewey Barnard, October 31, 1855
subject: Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875
subject: Whig Party (U.S.)
subject: United States--Politics and government--19th century
subject: United States--Officials and employees
subject: Customs administration
subject: Washington (D.C.)
subject: Pennsylvania
description: 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.
creator: Barnard, Daniel D. (Daniel Dewey), 1797-1861
source: Nathan Sargent papers, (RHC-44)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1855-10-31
rights: No Copyright - United States
language: eng