Letter discussing elections in Vermont, Rhode Island, and Pennsylvania, and Antimason Party activity.

Letter discussing potential Whig nominees for President in the 1836 election, and the growing approval of a Daniel Webster candidacy.

Letter discussing scientific lectures, the re-election of Pennsylvania Gov. Joseph Ritner, and Massachusetts's reluctance to support William Henry Harrison.

Letter discussing rumors of Henry Clay's plans to run for President, and Antimasonic opposition to William Henry Harrison.

Letter describing the recent debate over the reorganization of Kansas, the Fugitive Slave Law, and a vote on the unconstitutionality of the Compromise of 1850.

Three notes from Henry Clay regarding a valedictory speech.

Letter discussing Clay's complaints about the Antimasonic Party, who caused problems for Whig politicians campaigning in the 1840 elections.

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

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 discussing the formation of President-elect William Henry Harrison's cabinet. Wright also shows early support for civil service reform.

Letter discussing the formation of President-elect William Henry Harrison's cabinet.

Letter containing a cryptic prediction, possibly of the Civil War, that, _something extraordinary is in the wind._ Clayton also asks Sargent to arrange room and board for him in the summer.