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- Subject is exactly "Philadelphia (Pa.)"
Pennsylvania. Sailboats on the Delaware River
Sailboats on the Delaware River in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Orders for Surgeon Albert Schriver to report for temporary duty
Orders from the Navy Department for Surgeon Albert Schriver to report for temporary duty in Philadelphia.
Nathan Sargent from John M. Clayton, March 14, 1844
Letter requesting Sargent's advice on the possible nomination of John M. Clayton for a cabinet position.
Nathan Sargent from Reverdy Johnson, January 26, 1848
Letter regarding an invoice that was previously enclosed.
Nathan Sargent from Caleb Cushing, February 28, 1838
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.
Nathan Sargent from Charles Francis Adams, November 28, 1868
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.
Nathan Sargent from Henry Clay, April 26, 1839
Letter discussing Clay's complaints about the Antimasonic Party, who caused problems for Whig politicians campaigning in the 1840 elections.
Nathan Sargent from Millard Fillmore, March 21, 1855
Letter detailing Fillmore's denouncement a letter sent without his approval by Daniel Webster, and his attempt to discover how the error occurred.
Nathan Sargent from Hamilton Fish, April 23, 1849
Letter expressing New York Governor Hamilton Fish's support of Sargent to the appointment of the 6th Auditor of Washington.
Petition for U.S. Auditor position, February 28, 1851
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.