Petitions pledging support for the appointment of Nathan Sargent in various state and federal positions, including Auditor, Surveyor of the Port of Philadelphia, and Clerk of the House of Representatives.

Letter expressing Clay's regret that he was not present to influence the voting on Sargent's confirmation.

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.

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

Contract guaranteeing James Garrard, the Governor of Kentucky, three thousand dollars.

D.J. Angus and friends on board the Shawnee paddleboat on the Kentucky River.

D.J. Angus and friends boarding the Shawnee on the Kentucky River.

D.J. Angus and friends aboard the Shawnee on the Kentucky River at Lockport, Kentucky.

Shawnee paddleboat and showboat on the Kentucky River.

Locks on the Kentucky River at Frankfort, Kentucky.

Paddleboat at the locks on the Kentucky River at Frankfort, Kentucky.

Paddleboat at the locks on the Kentucky River at Frankfort, Kentucky.