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- Subject is exactly "United States--Politics and government--19th century"
Petition for U.S. Auditor position, May 19, 1849
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.
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.
Petition for U.S. Auditor position, April 24, 1849
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.
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Petition for the Surveyor of the Port of Philadelphia, [date of publication not identified]
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.
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Petition for the Surveyor of the Port of Philadelphia, [date of publication not identified]
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.
Petition for Clerk of the House of Representatives, September 1, 1847
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.
Personal account of friendship with Abraham Lincoln by John Linden Roll
Biographical sketch of an Illinois family acquainted with Abraham Lincoln in Illinois from 1831.
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 recommendation. George S. Boutwell from George E. Spencer
Letter of recommendation for Nathan Sargent, expressing the opinion that Sargent not be removed from the office of Commissioner of Customs.
Nathan Sargent petition. William F. Johnson from John M. Clayton, May 16, 1849
Letter requesting Johnson's influence to get Sargent appointed as head of a Bureau in Washington.
Nathan Sargent petition and letter of recommendation for Commissioner of Customs, October 9, 1844
Letter of support dated October 9, 1844 from government officials recommending Nathan Sargent retain his position as Commissioner of Customs.
Nathan Sargent petition and letter of recommendation for Commissioner of Customs, March 22, 1869
Letter of support dated March 22, 1869 from government officials recommending Nathan Sargent retain his position as Commissioner of Customs.