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- Collection: Civil War and Slavery Collection
Nathan Sargent from John M. Clayton, November 9, 1855
Letter expressing Clayton's dissatisfaction with a price being charged him by a boarder. He also expresses his opinion that the Know-Nothing Party must stop secret nominations if they are to survive. Written exactly one year to the day of his…
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 Caleb Cushing, December 22, 1840
Letter discussing removals from office, and Cushing's opinion that postmasters are the tools of Amos Kendall, former editor of the Washington Globe and US Postmaster General under Andrew Jackson.
Letter to James Anderson from George Washington Parke Custis, June 26, 1806
Letter to James Anderson, manager of the White House Plantation from George Washington Parke Custis, the grandson of Martha Dandridge Custis Washington, from Mt. Washington. The letter concerns the management of the properties, sale of livestock, and…
Letter from David Davis
Letter from David Davis, U.S. Senator from Illinois and associate justice of the US Supreme Court requesting a meeting, Feb. 28th.
Letter to Abraham. L. Pennock, June 18, 1845
Letter to Quaker abolitionist Abraham L. Pennock in Haverford, Pennsylvania from a fellow Quaker in England cautioning him about activism with Abolitionist societies in America. The correspondent also inquires about the availability of work and…
Letters concerning offices for Adjt. Gen. John A. Dix in Albany, N.Y.
Letters to N.Y. Secretary of State, Comptroller, and Surveyor General from Adjt. Gen. John Dix requesting a new secure office; and to Chancellor Walworth about the offices.
Letters concerning offices for Adjt. Gen. John A. Dix in Albany, N.Y.
Letters to N.Y. Secretary of State, Comptroller, and Surveyor General from Adjt. Gen. John Dix requesting a new secure office; and to Chancellor Walworth about the offices.
Autograph of Albert S. Edwards, Custodian of the Lincoln home in Springfield, Illinois
Autograph of Albert S. Edwards, Custodian of the Lincoln home in Springfield, Illinois and nephew of Lincoln, undated.
Nancy Elliott from David M. Elliott
Letter from David M. Elliott to his sisters in New York, describing life in Wisconsin and asking for news from home. Sent with an envelope with impression of Abraham Lincoln and Hannibal Hamlin stamped on the front.
Nathan Sargent from Edward Everett, November 23, 1835
Letter discussing rumors of Henry Clay's plans to run for President, and Antimasonic opposition to William Henry Harrison.