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

Letter expressing support of Sargent's appointment as Sergeant-at-Arms of the House of Representatives, and discussing the upcoming presidential election in 1850.

Letter expressing Sergeant's desire to serve Sargent.

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.

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…

Letter regarding an article published in the American.

Letter discussing the regional differences for the Presidential nomination, the formation of a national convention, and negotiations with the American party over the nomination.

Letter regarding an invoice that was previously enclosed.

Primarily illegible letter regarding electoral politics.

Letter discussing the dangers of the Whig Party becoming a sectional faction.

Letter discussing Hitchcock's recent negotiations with the Bank of the United States.

Letter regarding the commencement of building activities, including four brick stores and a cotton prep house.