Nathan Sargent from John M. Clayton, May 25, 1855
Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875
Clayton, John M. (John Middleton), 1796-1856
Whig Party (U.S.)
United States--Politics and government--19th century
United States--Officials and employees
Physicians
Mayors--Election
Delaware
Washington (D.C.)
Virginia
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 papers, (RHC-44)
Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
No Copyright - United States
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, November 9, 1855
Customs administration
Pennsylvania
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 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 John P. Kennedy, July 17, 1854
Mexico
Letter regarding an article published in the American.
Kennedy, John Pendleton, 1795-1870
Nathan Sargent from John P. Kennedy, July 9, 1855
Letter discussing the regional differences for the Presidential nomination, the formation of a national convention, and negotiations with the American party over the nomination.
Nathan Sargent from John Pendleton Kennedy, November 8, 1853
Clay, Henry, 1777-1852
United States. Congress. Senate
Ashland (Ky.)
Letter regarding the Report on African Colonization.
Nathan Sargent from John Sergeant, February 20, 1841
Petitions
Letter expressing Sergeant's desire to serve Sargent.
Sergeant, John, 1779-1852
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.
Nathan Sargent from Millard Fillmore, March 21, 1855
Everett, Edward, 1794-1865
Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841
Van Buren, Martin, 1782-1862
Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852
Charlestown (Boston, Mass.)
Philadelphia (Pa.)
Letter detailing Fillmore's denouncement a letter sent without his approval by Daniel Webster, and his attempt to discover how the error occurred.
Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874
Nathan Sargent from Millard Fillmore, March 29, 1855
New Castle (Del.)
Letter detailing Fillmore's assessment of a letter sent from Daniel Webster to Captain Jewett.
Nathan Sargent from Reverdy Johnson, January 26, 1848
Democratic Party (U.S.)
American Party
Letter regarding an invoice that was previously enclosed.
Johnson, Reverdy, 1796-1876
Nathan Sargent from Reverdy Johnson, November 7, 1848
Hitchcock, Henry, 1829-1902
Biddle, Alexander, 1819-1899
Mobile (Ala.)
New York (N.Y.)
Primarily illegible letter regarding electoral politics.
Nathan Sargent from Robert Charles Winthrop, November 17, 1858
Letter regarding recent correspondence with Edward Everett.
Winthrop, Robert C. (Robert Charles), 1809-1894.
Nathan Sargent from Salmon P. Chase, [date of publication not identified]
Chase, Salmon P. (Salmon Portland), 1808-1873
Money
Narragansett (R.I.)
Letter from Salmon P. Chase discussing a Mr. Brown.
Nathan Sargent from Salmon P. Chase, February 20, 1867
United States. Congress. House
Whig Party (U.S.). National Convention
Elections
Invitation to dinner from Salmon P. Chase to Nathan Sargent.
Nathan Sargent from Salmon P. Chase, October 24, 1870
Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850
Cass, Lewis, 1782-1866
New Hampshire
Maine
Ohio
Florida
Georgia
South Carolina
Savannah River (Ga. and S.C.)
Massachusetts
Vermont
Letter regarding Chase's opinion of Congress's power to coin currency other than gold and silver.
Nathan Sargent from Washington Hunt, September 8, 1855
Letter discussing the dangers of the Whig Party becoming a sectional faction.
Hunt, Washington, 1811-1867
Nathan Sargent from Willie Mangum, November 25, 1850
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 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, April 3, 1869
Letter of support dated April 3, 1869 from government officials recommending Nathan Sargent retain his position as Commissioner of Customs.
Boutwell, George S. (George Sewall), 1818-1905
Spencer, George Eliphaz, 1836-1893
Alabama
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.