United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865; Inauguration Day; United States Capitol (Washington, D.C.)
Letter describing Abraham Lincoln's second Inaugural Address, the celebrations, and his impressions of Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Pittsburgh, and Harrisburgh. The letter is accompanied by an envelope addressed to Mr. Claude Hamilton from the...
Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875; Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852; Whig Party (U.S.);United States--Politics and government--19th century; United States--Officials and employees; St. Paul (Ship: 1835-1851)
Cover letter for registration of the American ship St. Paul from A.H.P. Edwards Esq., U.S. Counsel at Manila, by Daniel Webster to Nathan Sargent, Register of the Treasury.
Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875; Adams, Charles Francis, 1807-1886; Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848; Whig Party (U.S.); United States--Politics and government--19th century; United States--Officials and employees;
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.
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; Clayton, John M. (John Middleton), 1796-1856; Whig Party (U.S.); United States--Politics and government--19th century; United States--Officials and employees; Congress of the United States, 1789-1989
Letter discussing the possible passage of a bill that would liquidate certain claims.
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; Library of Congress
Letter discussing his planned arrival in Washington and an anticipated trip to the Library of Congress.
Philanthropy and society; Family foundations--Michigan; W. K. Kellogg Foundation; Charities; Reports; Washington (D.C.)
Field notes from trips to Washington, D.C. to the national headquarters of 4-H, Extension Services, and educational and agricultural programs concerning programs supported by W.K. Kellogg.
Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875; Wright, John Crafts, 1783-1861; Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841; Clay, Henry, 1777-1852; Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852; Whig Party (U.S.); United States--Politics and government--19th century; United States--Officials...
Letter discussing the formation of President-elect William Henry Harrison's cabinet. Wright also shows early support for civil service reform.