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, 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 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 John P. Kennedy, July 17, 1854
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: Washington (D.C.)
subject: Mexico
description: Letter regarding an article published in the American.
creator: Kennedy, John Pendleton, 1795-1870
source: Nathan Sargent papers, (RHC-44)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1854-07-17
rights: No Copyright - United States
language: eng

Nathan Sargent from John P. Kennedy, July 9, 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: Washington (D.C.)
description: Letter discussing the regional differences for the Presidential nomination, the formation of a national convention, and negotiations with the American party over the nomination.
creator: Kennedy, John Pendleton, 1795-1870
source: Nathan Sargent papers, (RHC-44)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1855-07-09
rights: No Copyright - United States
language: eng

Nathan Sargent from John Pendleton Kennedy, November 8, 1853
subject: Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875
subject: Clay, Henry, 1777-1852
subject: United States--Politics and government--19th century
subject: United States--Officials and employees
subject: United States. Congress. Senate
subject: Ashland (Ky.)
description: Letter regarding the Report on African Colonization.
creator: Kennedy, John Pendleton, 1795-1870
source: Nathan Sargent papers, (RHC-44)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1853-11-08
rights: No Copyright - United States
language: eng

Nathan Sargent from John Sergeant, February 20, 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: Petitions
subject: Pennsylvania
subject: Washington (D.C.)
description: Letter expressing Sergeant's desire to serve Sargent.
creator: Sergeant, John, 1779-1852
source: Nathan Sargent papers, (RHC-44)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1841-02-20
rights: No Copyright - United States
language: eng

Nathan Sargent from John Sergeant, January 1, 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: Petitions
subject: Pennsylvania
subject: Washington (D.C.)
description: 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.
creator: Sergeant, John, 1779-1852
source: Nathan Sargent papers, (RHC-44)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1840-01-01
rights: No Copyright - United States
language: eng

Nathan Sargent from Millard Fillmore, March 21, 1855
subject: Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875
subject: Everett, Edward, 1794-1865
subject: Clay, Henry, 1777-1852
subject: Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841
subject: Van Buren, Martin, 1782-1862
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: Charlestown (Boston, Mass.)
subject: Philadelphia (Pa.)
subject: Pennsylvania
description: Letter detailing Fillmore's denouncement a letter sent without his approval by Daniel Webster, and his attempt to discover how the error occurred.
creator: Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874
source: Nathan Sargent papers, (RHC-44)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1855-03-21
rights: No Copyright - United States
language: eng

Nathan Sargent from Millard Fillmore, March 29, 1855
subject: Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875
subject: Clayton, John M. (John Middleton), 1796-1856
subject: Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852
subject: Clay, Henry, 1777-1852
subject: Whig Party (U.S.)
subject: United States--Politics and government--19th century
subject: United States--Officials and employees
subject: New Castle (Del.)
subject: Pennsylvania
description: Letter detailing Fillmore's assessment of a letter sent from Daniel Webster to Captain Jewett.
creator: Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874
source: Nathan Sargent papers, (RHC-44)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1855-03-29
rights: No Copyright - United States
language: eng

Nathan Sargent from Reverdy Johnson, January 26, 1848
subject: Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875
subject: Kennedy, John Pendleton, 1795-1870
subject: Whig Party (U.S.)
subject: Democratic Party (U.S.)
subject: American Party
subject: United States--Politics and government--19th century
subject: United States--Officials and employees
subject: Philadelphia (Pa.)
subject: Pennsylvania
description: Letter regarding an invoice that was previously enclosed.
creator: Johnson, Reverdy, 1796-1876
source: Nathan Sargent papers, (RHC-44)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1848-01-26
rights: No Copyright - United States
language: eng

Nathan Sargent from Reverdy Johnson, November 7, 1848
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.)
subject: New York (N.Y.)
subject: Pennsylvania
description: Primarily illegible letter regarding electoral politics.
creator: Johnson, Reverdy, 1796-1876
source: Nathan Sargent papers, (RHC-44)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1848-11-07
rights: No Copyright - United States
language: eng

Nathan Sargent from Robert Charles Winthrop, November 17, 1858
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 regarding recent correspondence with Edward Everett.
creator: Winthrop, Robert C. (Robert Charles), 1809-1894.
source: Nathan Sargent papers, (RHC-44)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1858-11-17
rights: No Copyright - United States
language: eng

Nathan Sargent from Salmon P. Chase, [date of publication not identified]
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
subject: Money
subject: Narragansett (R.I.)
description: Letter from Salmon P. Chase discussing a Mr. Brown.
creator: Chase, Salmon P. (Salmon Portland), 1808-1873
source: Nathan Sargent papers, (RHC-44)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
rights: No Copyright - United States
language: eng

Nathan Sargent from Salmon P. Chase, February 20, 1867
subject: Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875
subject: Sergeant, John, 1779-1852
subject: Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841
subject: Van Buren, Martin, 1782-1862
subject: Whig Party (U.S.)
subject: United States--Politics and government--19th century
subject: United States--Officials and employees
subject: United States. Congress. House
subject: Whig Party (U.S.). National Convention
subject: Elections
subject: Washington (D.C.)
description: Invitation to dinner from Salmon P. Chase to Nathan Sargent.
creator: Chase, Salmon P. (Salmon Portland), 1808-1873
source: Nathan Sargent papers, (RHC-44)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1867-02-20
rights: No Copyright - United States
language: eng

Nathan Sargent from Salmon P. Chase, October 24, 1870
subject: Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875
subject: Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850
subject: Cass, Lewis, 1782-1866
subject: Whig Party (U.S.)
subject: United States--Politics and government--19th century
subject: United States--Officials and employees
subject: New Hampshire
subject: Maine
subject: Pennsylvania
subject: Ohio
subject: Florida
subject: Georgia
subject: South Carolina
subject: Savannah River (Ga. and S.C.)
subject: Massachusetts
subject: Vermont
description: Letter regarding Chase's opinion of Congress's power to coin currency other than gold and silver.
creator: Chase, Salmon P. (Salmon Portland), 1808-1873
source: Nathan Sargent papers, (RHC-44)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1870-10-24
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 Willie Mangum, November 25, 1850
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: Petitions
subject: Pennsylvania
subject: Washington (D.C.)
description: 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.
creator: Mangum, Willie Person, 1792-1861
source: Nathan Sargent papers, (RHC-44)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1850-11-25
rights: No Copyright - United States
language: eng

Nathan Sargent petition and letter of recommendation for Commissioner of Customs,
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: Petitions
subject: Pennsylvania
subject: Washington (D.C.)
description: Letter of support dated March 15, 1869 from government officials recommending Nathan Sargent retain his position as Commissioner of Customs.
source: Nathan Sargent papers, (RHC-44)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1869-03-15
rights: No Copyright - United States
language: eng

Nathan Sargent petition and letter of recommendation for Commissioner of Customs, April 3, 1869
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: Petitions
subject: Pennsylvania
subject: Washington (D.C.)
description: Letter of support dated April 3, 1869 from government officials recommending Nathan Sargent retain his position as Commissioner of Customs.
source: Nathan Sargent papers, (RHC-44)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1869-04-03
rights: No Copyright - United States
language: eng

Nathan Sargent petition and letter of recommendation for Commissioner of Customs, April 3, 1869
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: Petitions
subject: Pennsylvania
subject: Washington (D.C.)
description: Letter of support dated April 3, 1869 from government officials recommending Nathan Sargent retain his position as Commissioner of Customs.
source: Nathan Sargent papers, (RHC-44)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1869-04-03
rights: No Copyright - United States
language: eng

Nathan Sargent petition and letter of recommendation for Commissioner of Customs, April 3, 1869
subject: Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875
subject: Boutwell, George S. (George Sewall), 1818-1905
subject: Spencer, George Eliphaz, 1836-1893
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: Alabama
subject: Vermont
description: Letter of support dated April 3, 1869 from government officials recommending Nathan Sargent retain his position as Commissioner of Customs.
source: Nathan Sargent papers, (RHC-44)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1869-04-03
rights: No Copyright - United States
language: eng

Nathan Sargent petition and letter of recommendation for Commissioner of Customs, April 5, 1869
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 of support dated April 5, 1869 from government officials recommending Nathan Sargent retain his position as Commissioner of Customs.
source: Nathan Sargent papers, (RHC-44)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1869-04-05
rights: No Copyright - United States
language: eng