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

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.

Note from the son of John Quincy Adams thanking Nathan Sargent for correcting an error in the Washington Chronicle claiming that his father retained opponents while in office.

Letter discussing the regional differences for the Presidential nomination, the formation of a national convention, and negotiations with the American party over the nomination.

Letter regarding an article published in the American.

Letter regarding the Report on African Colonization.

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

Three notes from Henry Clay regarding a valedictory speech.

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.

Letter regarding a series of business letters.

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