Letter discussing potential Whig nominees for President in the 1836 election.

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.

Letter expressing New York Governor Hamilton Fish's support of Sargent to the appointment of the 6th Auditor of Washington.

Three notes from Henry Clay regarding a valedictory speech.

Handwritten copy, by Sargent, of a letter from Henry Clay expressing his desire to see Sargent appointed to public office.

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

Letter discussing recent midterm election results and possible Whig strategies for the 1845 election.

Letter discussing another letter sent to Clay which he desires to be published. It is from a Gen. Bradley, who Clay identifies as a political enemy.

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

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.

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.

Note requesting that Sargent come to see Clayton in Washington.

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.

Letter discussing his planned arrival in Washington and an anticipated trip to the Library of Congress.

Letter expressing Clayton's doubts that some Whigs will not vote in the upcoming election. He also discusses his choice for Vice President, and party disenchantment over Virginia and Massachusetts's plurality of national offices.

Letter expressing Clayton's concern over growing sectionalism, and his belief that the Compromise of 1850 only worsened matters. Clayton also references the events known as _Bleeding Kansas_, and notes an opinion that several states may secede.

Letter warning Sargent against starting a personal quarrel with a Mr. Webb. He also discusses the bartering of a tariff bill for _a slice of Oregon._

Letter ridiculing Sen. Lewis Cass of Michigan for a lack of geographic knowledge. He also discusses disagreements with other senators over Central America.