Letter expressing Holmes's desire that a Constitutional Union Party be formed for the 1856 election.

Letter regarding Butler's treatment by the press.

Letter regarding a series of business letters.

Letter discussing removals from office, and Cushing's opinion that postmasters are the tools of Amos Kendall, former editor of the Washington Globe and US Postmaster General under Andrew Jackson.

Letter regarding Cushing's health, the likelihood of a treasury bill passing, the need for the Whigs to have grit, Martin Van Buren's decreasing popularity, and a recent duel.

Note from the son of John Quincy Adams thanking Nathan Sargent for correcting an error in the Washington Chronicle claiming that his father retained opponents while in office.

Letter detailing the Alabama Supreme Court's process of admitting attorneys from other states.

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.

Cover letter for registration of the American ship St. Paul from A.H.P. Edwards Esq., U.S. Counsel at Manila, by Daniel Webster to Nathan Sargent, Register of the Treasury.

Letter discussing elections in Vermont, Rhode Island, and Pennsylvania, and Antimason Party activity.

Letter discussing potential Whig nominees for President in the 1836 election.

Letter discussing potential Whig nominees for President in the 1836 election, and the growing approval of a Daniel Webster candidacy.