Nathan Sargent from Frank Granger, August 20, 1856
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.)
Pennsylvania
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 papers, (RHC-44)
Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
No Copyright - United States
Nathan Sargent from Hamilton Fish, April 23, 1849
Clayton, John M. (John Middleton), 1796-1856
Clay, Henry, 1777-1852
Tyler, John, 1790-1862
Sergeant, John, 1779-1852
United States. Office of the Vice President
United States. Navy
New Castle (Del.)
Virginia
Massachusetts
Philadelphia (Pa.)
Letter expressing New York Governor Hamilton Fish's support of Sargent to the appointment of the 6th Auditor of Washington.
Fish, Hamilton, 1808-1893
Nathan Sargent from Henry Clay, [date of publication not identified]
Library of Congress
Delaware
Three notes from Henry Clay regarding a valedictory speech.
Nathan Sargent from Henry Clay, April 16, 1849
Handwritten copy, by Sargent, of a letter from Henry Clay expressing his desire to see Sargent appointed to public office.
Nathan Sargent from Henry Clay, April 26, 1839
Cushing, Caleb, 1800-1879
Van Buren, Martin, 1782-1862
Dueling
Letter discussing Clay's complaints about the Antimasonic Party, who caused problems for Whig politicians campaigning in the 1840 elections.
Nathan Sargent from Henry Clay, August 19, 1843
Johnson, Reverdy, 1796-1876
United States. Congress. Senate
Letter discussing recent midterm election results and possible Whig strategies for the 1845 election.
Nathan Sargent from Henry Clay, February 10, 1847
Wright, John C. (John Crafts), 1783-1861
Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841
Cincinnati gazette
United States. Congress
Cincinnati (Ohio)
Louisville (Ky.)
Kentucky
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.
Nathan Sargent from Henry Clay, October 13, 1850
American Party
Georgia
North Carolina
Letter expressing Clay's regret that he was not present to influence the voting on Sargent's confirmation.
Nathan Sargent from Henry Hitchcock, May 8, 1839
Compromise of 1850
Kansas
Cuba
Mexico
Canada
Letter discussing Hitchcock's recent negotiations with the Bank of the United States.
Hitchcock, Henry, 1829-1902.
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.
Petitions
Letter expressing support of Sargent's appointment as Sergeant-at-Arms of the House of Representatives, and discussing the upcoming presidential election in 1850.
Simmons, J. F. (James Frederick), 1826-1905
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 John Crafts (J.C.) Wright, November 25, 1840
Letter discussing the formation of President-elect William Henry Harrison's cabinet.
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 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, 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, August 9, 1855
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, 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, January 17, 1853
Butler, Benjamin F. (Benjamin Franklin), 1818-1893
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, 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, 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, March 14, 1844
Baltimore (Md.)
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
Calhoun, John C. (John Caldwell), 1782-1850
Democratic National Convention
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.