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21 January 1860
Pierce, Franklin (1804-1869)
to John McNeil re: foreseeing civil war
Written while on vacation. Argues that Civil War is inevitable unless the Democrats regain control of the government
GLC03660
14 February 1820
Tyler, John (1790-1862)
to Spencer Roane
Written by Tyler as Republican Congressman from Virginia to Roane as Chief Justice of the Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals. Writes to Roane about issues surrounding the Missouri Compromise debates. Tyler was concerned with Northern arguments that...
GLC03670
1 August 1850
Phelps, Samuel Shethar (1793-1855)
to J. H. Barrett
Phelps, a Whig Senator from Vermont, writes to J. H. Barrett, possibly Joseph Hartwell Barrett. Relates that an article by E. D. Barber in the "Brandon Post" (a newspaper from Brandon, Vermont) provided misinformation regarding the Clayton Bill of...
GLC03678.01
22 August 1850
to unknown
Docketed with blue ink. Possibly to J. H. Barrett (refer to GLC03678.01). Discusses the Compromise of 1850 (the Pearce Act) in detail. Phelps offers his opinion on the act, which related to the extension of slavery in territories acquired by the...
GLC03678.02
15 September 1857
Cobb, Howell (1815-1868)
to Robert E. Rogers and Henry Vethake
Rogers and Vethake were appointed Treasury Department commissioners in July 1857. Requests them to report to him as soon as possible if they intend to accept the appointment, and if so they are to "arrange with the Director of the Mint to give Dr...
GLC03689
18 February 1825
Adams, John Quincy (1767-1848)
to Nathaniel Williams
Forwards commission appointing Williams Attorney of the United States for the District of Maryland (commission not included with letter). Signed as Secretary of State.
GLC03701
22 June 1846
Buchanan, James (1791-1868)
to James Boyd re: circular, instructions to US envoys abroad [printed]
Printed letters signed as Secretary of State.
GLC03712
14 June 1844
Taney, Roger Brooke (1777-1864)
to John Y. Mason
Poses an introduction for Philip Barton Key, who is looking to advance in the law profession in Washington, D.C. Key was the son of the late Francis Scott Key, Taney's brother-in-law. Asks Mason to procure Key an appointment as a judge advocate to...
GLC03883.01
9 December 1846
Introduces Joseph Costrey of Maryland as a qualified young man and recommends him for an appointment.
GLC03883.03
15 July 1845
to Lewis Tappan
Written as congressman. A beautiful and deeply felt letter. Concerning the opposition of abolitionists to his bill to abolish slavery in the District of Columbia. Adams writes that with opposition from both abolitionists and pro-slavery advocates...
GLC03891
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