Cameron, Simon, 1799-1889 Letters from Simon Cameron to Robert G. White [Decimalized .01-.17]

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Collection Summary

Seventeen letters from Simon Cameron to Robert G. White. Most of the letters concern Cameron's campaigns for various offices and his political maneuverings and use of influence. Cameron was a Senator from Pennsylvania and President Lincoln's Secretary of War in 1861. Thanks to his wealth and connections he was power broker in national and Pennsylvania politics throughout his life. Robert Gray White was a district court judge in Pennsylvania, and was Cameron's friend and political ally.

Collection Details

GLC#: GLC05891
Type: Header Record
Date: 1854-1874
Author/Creator: Cameron, Simon, 1799-1889
Title: Letters from Simon Cameron to Robert G. White [Decimalized .01-.17]
Place Written: Various Places
Pagination: 17 items

Time Period

Primary time period: National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860

Sub-Era: Age of Jackson

People

Cameron, Simon, 1799-1889

White, Robert Gray, 1807-1875

Subjects

Government and Civics

Lincoln's Cabinet

Showing 17 of 17 records

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Robert G. White

21 May 1854

Cameron, Simon, 1799-1889

Discusses local Pennsylvania politics.

GLC05891.01

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Robert G. White

26 June 1854

Cameron, Simon, 1799-1889

Discusses local Pennsylvania politics, elections for the United States Senate, and worries about the Whigs taking control of the state Legislature.

GLC05891.02

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Robert G. White

17 October 1854

Cameron, Simon, 1799-1889

Discusses local Pennsylvania politics and an upcoming election, which he believes he can win.

GLC05891.03

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Robert G. White

February 19, 1855

Cameron, Simon, 1799-1889

Discusses local Pennsylvania politics and an election he hopes to win. Details the tactics of his enemies, and his plan to defeat them.

GLC05891.04

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Robert G. White

12 March 1855

Cameron, Simon, 1799-1889

Discusses a recent election he has just lost. Believes his opponents defeated him only because of dubious practices, hopes for another election, and believes he will prevail in the long run.

GLC05891.05

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Robert G. White

6 August 1855

Cameron, Simon, 1799-1889

Discusses White's financial situation.

GLC05891.06

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Robert G. White

18 August 1856

Cameron, Simon, 1799-1889

Discusses upcoming elections, support of Fremont over Buchanan. Believes he can help Fremont win the election.

GLC05891.07

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Robert G. White

28 November 1856

Cameron, Simon, 1799-1889

Asks White to make sure that a State Legislator votes for him in his upcoming bid for the Senate. Cameron believes "With his vote, I can essentially be elected." Cameron was successfully elected to the Senate that year. Written at "Lochiel,"...

GLC05891.08

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Robert G. White

30 April 1854

Cameron, Simon, 1799-1889

Discusses politics, upcoming elections, and plans to use promises of political patronage to secure votes.

GLC05891.09

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Robert G. White

15 March 1860

Cameron, Simon, 1799-1889

Discusses the upcoming Republican Presidential Convention in Chicago. Doubts he will be nominated, but is attempting to control the votes of delegates from his home state of Pennsylvania, in hopes of increasing both his chances of nomination and his...

GLC05891.10

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Robert G. White

January 30, 1860

Cameron, Simon, 1799-1889

Discusses the upcoming Republican Presidential Convention in Chicago, at which he is a delegate. Worries that the plan to have the delegates vote by district, and not as a coalition, will greatly weaken his power and reduce his support among the...

GLC05891.11

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Robert G. White

22 December 1862

Cameron, Simon, 1799-1889

Discusses personal affairs, and does not expect to return to the Senate. Written at "Lochiel," Cameron's estate.

GLC05891.12

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Robert G. White

17 March 1862

Cameron, Simon, 1799-1889

Promises to speak to Secretary of War Stanton about Captain Niles, and request his promotion. He had intended to promote Niles before he was forced to resign as Secretary of State. Written at "Lochiel," Cameron's estate. Captain Niles likely...

GLC05891.13

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Robert G. White

11 April 1866

Cameron, Simon, 1799-1889

Discusses his upcoming bid for the Senate and political patronage.

GLC05891.14

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Robert G. White

March 29, 1867

Cameron, Simon, 1799-1889

Suggests nominating General John White Geary, Union Civil War hero and Governor of Pennsylvania, for President. Cameron states he does not wish to run for President himself, but seems to desire some influence over the man who is in office. Also...

GLC05891.15

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Robert G. White

14 July 1867

Cameron, Simon, 1799-1889

Writes regarding the employment of White's daughter.

GLC05891.16

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Robert G. White

8 July 1874

Cameron, Simon, 1799-1889

Discusses the appointment of the local Post Master, which is under contention. Docketed in pencil.

GLC05891.17