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.

Typescript written and signed by Jim Bishop, author of The Day Lincoln was Shot. The postscript describes what happened to the people who played a part in the day Lincoln was assassinated.

Letter from Edwin Booth, brother of John Wilkes Booth, declining an interview.

Letter of support dated October 9, 1844 from government officials recommending Nathan Sargent retain his position as Commissioner of Customs.

Letter of recommendation for Nathan Sargent, expressing the opinion that Sargent not be removed from the office of Commissioner of Customs.

Letter from former Secretary of War Simon Cameron requesting Stanton's assistance in helping to prove his innocence against charges of fraud via mutilation of treasury bills, in relation to the purchasing of arms.

Invitation to dinner from Salmon P. Chase to Nathan Sargent.

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.

Three notes from Henry Clay regarding a valedictory speech.

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.

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.