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 informing Sargent that Clayton must delay his trip to Washington due to heart problems. Clayton also discusses Virginia and Delaware politics.

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

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

Letter regarding Butler's treatment by the press.

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.