Nathan Sargent from Benjamin F. Butler, November 11, 1874
Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875
Clayton, John M. (John Middleton), 1796-1856
Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874
Burr, Aaron, 1756-1836
Clinton, George, 1739-1812
Tompkins, Daniel D., 1774-1825
Van Buren, Martin, 1782-1862
Sergeant, John, 1779-1852
Frelinghuysen, Theodore, 1787-1862
Johnson, Richard M. (Richard Mentor), 1780-1850
Whig Party (U.S.)
United States--Politics and government--19th century
United States--Officials and employees
United States. Office of the Vice President
New Castle (Del.)
New York (State)
Massachusetts
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Delaware
New Jersey
Illinois
Letter regarding Butler's treatment by the press.
Butler, Benjamin F. (Benjamin Franklin), 1818-1893
Nathan Sargent papers, (RHC-44)
Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
No Copyright - United States
Nathan Sargent from Henry Hitchcock, October 10, 1838
Kennedy, John Pendleton, 1795-1870
Letter regarding the commencement of building activities, including four brick stores and a cotton prep house.
Hitchcock, Henry, 1829-1902.
Nathan Sargent from Henry Hitchcock, May 8, 1839
Compromise of 1850
United States. Congress
Kansas
Cuba
Mexico
Canada
Letter discussing Hitchcock's recent negotiations with the Bank of the United States.
Nathan Sargent from Washington Hunt, September 8, 1855
Hitchcock, Henry, 1829-1902
Biddle, Alexander, 1819-1899
Mobile (Ala.)
Letter discussing the dangers of the Whig Party becoming a sectional faction.
Hunt, Washington, 1811-1867
Nathan Sargent from John M. Clayton, January 3, 1842
Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850
Providence (R.I.)
California
Letter discussing the possible passage of a bill that would liquidate certain claims.
Nathan Sargent from John M. Clayton, August 2, 1843
Baton Rouge (La.)
New Orleans (La.)
Louisiana
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.
Nathan Sargent from John M. Clayton, March 14, 1844
Johnson, Reverdy, 1796-1876
Tyler, John, 1790-1862
Baltimore (Md.)
Philadelphia (Pa.)
Letter requesting Sargent's advice on the possible nomination of John M. Clayton for a cabinet position.
Nathan Sargent from John M. Clayton, March 25, 1844
Clay, Henry, 1777-1852
Calhoun, John C. (John Caldwell), 1782-1850
Democratic National Convention
United States. Congress. Senate
Washington (D.C.)
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.
Nathan Sargent from John M. Clayton, February 2, 1845
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._
Nathan Sargent from John M. Clayton, April 11, 1849
Chase, Salmon P. (Salmon Portland), 1808-1873
Note requesting that Sargent come to see Clayton in Washington.
Nathan Sargent petition. William F. Johnson from John M. Clayton, May 16, 1849
Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852
Buffalo (N.Y.)
Letter requesting Johnson's influence to get Sargent appointed as head of a Bureau in Washington.
Nathan Sargent from John M. Clayton, January 17, 1853
Boston (Mass.)
Letter ridiculing Sen. Lewis Cass of Michigan for a lack of geographic knowledge. He also discusses disagreements with other senators over Central America.
Nathan Sargent from John M. Clayton, April 18, 1855
Oregon
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.
Nathan Sargent from John M. Clayton, April 27, 1855
Letter discussing his planned arrival in Washington and an anticipated trip to the Library of Congress.
Nathan Sargent from John M. Clayton, May 25, 1855
Physicians
Mayors--Election
Wilmington (Del.)
Letter informing Sargent that Clayton must delay his trip to Washington due to heart problems. Clayton also discusses Virginia and Delaware politics.
Nathan Sargent from John M. Clayton, May 6, 1855
Letter expressing Clayton's fear that he may have heart disease. Clayton also expresses disappointment at not being able to see Sargent.
Nathan Sargent from John M. Clayton, June 1, 1855
Barnard, Daniel D. (Daniel Dewey), 1797-1861
Slavery
United States. Constitution
Albany (N.Y.)
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.
Nathan Sargent from John M. Clayton, August 9, 1855
Customs administration
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.
Nathan Sargent from John M. Clayton, November 9, 1855
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.
Nathan Sargent from John Crafts (J.C.) Wright, November 25, 1840
Letter discussing the formation of President-elect William Henry Harrison's cabinet.
Wright, John C. (John Crafts), 1783-1861
Nathan Sargent from John Crafts (J.C.) Wright, January 16, 1841
Letter discussing the formation of President-elect William Henry Harrison's cabinet. Wright also shows early support for civil service reform.
Nathan Sargent from Frank Granger, August 20, 1856
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.
Granger, Francis, 1792-1868
Nathan Sargent from John Macpherson Berrien, October 18, 1848
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.
Berrien, John MacPherson, 1781-1856
Nathan Sargent from Daniel Dewey Barnard, October 31, 1855
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.