United States--Politics and government--19th century; United States--Officials and employees; Smith, Caleb B. (Caleb Blood), 1808-1864
Caleb B. Smith was appointed by Abraham Lincoln as the United States Secretary of the Interior in 1861. He resigned after not being appointed to United States Supreme Court the following year.
Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875; Boutwell, George S. (George Sewall), 1818-1905; Spencer, George Eliphaz, 1836-1893; Whig Party (U.S.); United States--Politics and government--19th century; United States--Officials and employees; Customs officials...
Letter of recommendation for Nathan Sargent, expressing the opinion that Sargent not be removed from the office of Commissioner of Customs.
Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875; Whig Party (U.S.); United States--Politics and government--19th century; United States--Officials and employees; Petitions
Petitions pledging support for the appointment of Nathan Sargent in various state and federal positions, including Auditor, Surveyor of the Port of Philadelphia, and Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875; Whig Party (U.S.); United States--Politics and government--19th century; United States--Officials and employees; Customs officials 1840-1880;
Letters of support from government officials recommending Nathan Sargent retain his position as Commissioner of Customs.
Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875; Clayton, John M. (John Middleton), 1796-1856; Whig Party (U.S.); United States--Politics and government--19th century; United States--Officials and employees;
Letter requesting Johnson's influence to get Sargent appointed as head of a Bureau in Washington.
Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875; Mangum, Willie Person, 1792-1861; Ewing, Thomas, 1789-1871; Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850; Whig Party (U.S.);United States--Politics and government--19th century; United States--Officials and employees; United States....
Copies of two letters written to and regarding Nathan Sargent. The first, written by Sen. Willie Mangum to Nathan Sargent, describes his attempt to see the Vice President after Sargent is rejected by the Senate. The second, written by Sen. Thomas...
Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875; Hunt, Washington, 1811-1867;Whig Party (U.S.);United States--Politics and government--19th century; United States--Officials and employees;
Letter discussing the dangers of the Whig Party becoming a sectional faction.
Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875; Chase, Salmon P. (Salmon Portland), 1808-1873; Whig Party (U.S.);United States--Politics and government--19th century; United States--Officials and employees; Currency
Letter regarding Chase's opinion of Congress's power to coin currency other than gold and silver.
Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875; Chase, Salmon P. (Salmon Portland), 1808-1873; Whig Party (U.S.);United States--Politics and government--19th century; United States--Officials and employees;
Letter from Salmon P. Chase discussing a Mr. Brown.
Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875; Winthrop, Robert Charles, 1809-1894; Everett, Edward, 1794-1865; Whig Party (U.S.);United States--Politics and government--19th century; United States--Officials and employees;
Letter regarding recent correspondence with Edward Everett.
Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875; Johnson, Reverdy, 1796-1876; Tyler, John, 1790-1862; Whig Party (U.S.); United States--Politics and government--19th century; United States--Officials and employees
Primarily illegible letter regarding electoral politics.
Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875; Johnson, Reverdy, 1796-1876; Whig Party (U.S.);United States--Politics and government--19th century; United States--Officials and employees; United States. Senate
Letter regarding an invoice that was previously enclosed.
Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875; Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874; Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852; Whig Party (U.S.); United States--Politics and government--19th century; United States--Officials and employees
Letter detailing Fillmore's assessment of a letter sent from Daniel Webster to Captain Jewett.
Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875; Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874; Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852; Clayton, John M. (John Middleton), 1796-1856; Whig Party (U.S.); United States--Politics and government--19th century; United States--Officials and employees;...
Letter detailing Fillmore's denouncement a letter sent without his approval by Daniel Webster, and his attempt to discover how the error occurred.
Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875; Sergeant, John, 1779-1852; Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841; Van Buren, Martin, 1782-1862; Whig Party (U.S.); United States--Politics and government--19th century; United States--Officials and employees; United States....
Letter informing Sargent that it may be possible to recommend him to a committee. Sergeant also expresses his opinion that William Henry Harrison will be the best opponent for Martin Van Buren in the Presidential election.
Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875; Sergeant, John, 1779-1852; Whig Party (U.S.);United States--Politics and government--19th century; United States--Officials and employees;
Letter expressing Sergeant's desire to serve Sargent.
Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875; Kennedy, John Pendleton, 1795-1870; Whig Party (U.S.); United States--Politics and government--19th century; United States--Officials and employees; United States. Congress Committees; Congress of the United States,...
Letter regarding the Report on African Colonization.
Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875; Kennedy, John Pendleton, 1795-1870; Whig Party (U.S.); Democratic party; American Party; United States--Politics and government--19th century; United States--Officials and employees;
Letter discussing the regional differences for the Presidential nomination, the formation of a national convention, and negotiations with the American party over the nomination.
Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875; Kennedy, John Pendleton, 1795-1870; Whig Party (U.S.); United States--Politics and government--19th century; United States--Officials and employees;
Letter regarding an article published in the American.
