Nathan Sargent from Robert Charles Winthrop, November 17, 1858
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 regarding recent correspondence with Edward Everett.
Winthrop, Robert C. (Robert Charles), 1809-1894.
Nathan Sargent papers, (RHC-44)
Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
No Copyright - United States
Nathan Sargent from Willie Mangum, November 25, 1850
Petitions
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.
Mangum, Willie Person, 1792-1861
Nathan Sargent recommendation. George S. Boutwell from George E. Spencer
Letter of recommendation for Nathan Sargent, expressing the opinion that Sargent not be removed from the office of Commissioner of Customs.
Boutwell, George S. (George Sewall), 1818-1905
Nathan Sargent from John Sergeant, January 1, 1840
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.
Sergeant, John, 1779-1852
Nathan Sargent from John Sergeant, February 20, 1841
Letter expressing Sergeant's desire to serve Sargent.
Nathan Sargent petition and letter of recommendation for Commissioner of Customs,
Letter of support dated March 15, 1869 from government officials recommending Nathan Sargent retain his position as Commissioner of Customs.
Nathan Sargent petition and letter of recommendation for Commissioner of Customs, March 22, 1869
Letter of support dated March 22, 1869 from government officials recommending Nathan Sargent retain his position as Commissioner of Customs.
Nathan Sargent petition and letter of recommendation for Commissioner of Customs, April 3, 1869
Letter of support dated April 3, 1869 from government officials recommending Nathan Sargent retain his position as Commissioner of Customs.
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 petition and letter of recommendation for Commissioner of Customs, October 9, 1844
Letter of support dated October 9, 1844 from government officials recommending Nathan Sargent retain his position as Commissioner of Customs.
Borrow, Alexander
Spencer, George Eliphaz, 1836-1893
Alabama
Vermont
Nathan Sargent petition and letter of recommendation for Commissioner of Customs, April 5, 1869
Letter of support dated April 5, 1869 from government officials recommending Nathan Sargent retain his position as Commissioner of Customs.
Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850
United States. Congress. Senate
United States. Office of the Vice President
United States. Department of State
New York (State)
Lancaster (Ohio)
Nathan Sargent petition and letter of recommendation for Commissioner of Customs, April 6, 1869
Ewing, Thomas, 1789-1871
Letter of support dated April 6, 1869 from government officials recommending Nathan Sargent retain his position as Commissioner of Customs.
Booth, John Wilkes, 1838-1865
Correspondence
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865--Assassination
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Cleveland (Ohio)
Ohio
Letter from Edwin Booth, brother of John Wilkes Booth, declining an interview.
Booth, Edwin, 1833-1893
Civil War and slavery collection (RHC-45): http://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/472
Bancroft autograph manuscript draft of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Copy of Bancroft autograph manuscript draft of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address with a brief description of the document.
Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper
Brooklyn (New York, N.Y.)
Letter requesting copies of an illustration of Lincoln's deathbed scene published in Frank Leslie's Illustrated newspaper, from a man who was present, Mar. 12, 1896
Proctor, Thomas
Patriotic envelopes
La Crosse (Wis.)
Wisconsin
Schuyler County (N.Y.)
Letter from David M. Elliott to his sisters in New York, describing life in Wisconsin and asking for news from home. Sent with an envelope with impression of Abraham Lincoln and Hannibal Hamlin stamped on the front.
Elliott, David M.
Lamon, Ward Hill, 1828-1893
Alcoholic beverages
Grand jury
Indictments
Court records
De Witt County (Ill.)
Illinois
Illinois Grand Jury indictment of George Gregg for selling spirituous liquors without a license. Signed by Ward H. Lamon, former law partner of Abraham Lincoln.
Harvard Law School
Unitarian Universalists
Abolitionists
Women's rights
Phillips, Wendell, 1811-1884
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
Emerson, Ralph Waldo, 1803-1882
Douglass, Frederick, 1818-1895
Republican Party (U.S. 1854- )
Constitutional Union Party (U.S.)
Seward, William Henry, 1801-1872
Douglas, Stephen A. (Stephen Arnold), 1813-1861
Cambridge (Mass.)
Boston (Mass.)
Faneuil Hall (Boston, Mass.)
Massachusetts
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 election.
Noble, G. C.
Dix, John Ross, 1800?-1865
Nashville, Battle of, Nashville, Tenn., 1864
Broadsides
Magnus, Charles
Fort Carroll (Md.)
Nashville (Tenn.)
Letter from John W. Markle written on Charles Magnus broadside ballad of "Nobody Hurt" (Old Abe) by John Ross Dix with images of Columbia holding a pen, the Constitution and a shield; the face of Abraham Lincoln framed by a star and array of U.S. flags; and the U.S. Capitol. Letter includes account of the Battle of Nashville.
Markle, John W.
Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875
Pardon
Cover letter to U.S. Marshal from the Dept. of State accompanying the warrant for President Andrew Johnson's pardon of James Evans. Warrant is not included.
Stanton, Edwin M. (Edwin McMasters), 1814-1869
United States. Navy
Military chaplains
Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849
Steubenville (Ohio)
Letter to President James K. Polk from future Lincoln Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton recommending Rev. John Scott for Chaplain of the Navy.
Stanton, Edwin McMasters, 1814-1869