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Go to Nathan Sargent from John M. Clayton, April 27, 1855 item page

Letter discussing his planned arrival in Washington and an anticipated trip to the Library of Congress.
Go to Nathan Sargent from John M. Clayton, August 9, 1855 item page

Letter expressing Clayton's concern over growing sectionalism, and his belief that the Compromise of 1850 only worsened matters. Clayton also references the events known as _Bleeding Kansas_, and notes an opinion that several states may secede.
Go to Nathan Sargent from John M. Clayton, March 25, 1844 item page

Letter discussing a debate Clayton had with a friend over the representation of New England states in the offices of President and Vice President. He also discusses possible candidates and retells a racy story.
Go to Nathan Sargent from John M. Clayton, May 25, 1855 item page

Letter informing Sargent that Clayton must delay his trip to Washington due to heart problems. Clayton also discusses Virginia and Delaware politics.
Go to Nathan Sargent from John M. Clayton, May 6, 1855 item page

Letter expressing Clayton's fear that he may have heart disease. Clayton also expresses disappointment at not being able to see Sargent.
Go to Nathan Sargent from John M. Clayton, November 9, 1855 item page

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…
Go to Nathan Sargent from John Macpherson Berrien, October 18, 1848 item page

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.
Go to Nathan Sargent from John P. Kennedy, July 17, 1854 item page

Letter regarding an article published in the American.
Go to Nathan Sargent from John P. Kennedy, July 9, 1855 item page

Letter discussing the regional differences for the Presidential nomination, the formation of a national convention, and negotiations with the American party over the nomination.
Go to Nathan Sargent from John Sergeant, February 20, 1841 item page

Letter expressing Sergeant's desire to serve Sargent.
Go to Nathan Sargent from John Sergeant, January 1, 1840 item page

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.
Go to Nathan Sargent from Robert Charles Winthrop, November 17, 1858 item page

Letter regarding recent correspondence with Edward Everett.
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