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  • Nathan Sargent from John M. Clayton, Jan. 17, 1853
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    Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875; Clayton, John M. (John Middleton), 1796-1856; Cass, Lewis, 1782-1866; Downs, Solomon Weathersbee, 1801-1854; Whig Party (U.S.); United States--Politics and government--19th century; United States--Officials and...
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    Letter ridiculing Sen. Lewis Cass of Michigan for a lack of geographic knowledge. He also discusses disagreements with other senators over Central America.
  • Civil War & Slavery
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  • Nathan Sargent from John M. Clayton, Aug. 2, 1843
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    Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875; Clayton, John M. (John Middleton), 1796-1856; Clay, Henry, 1777-1852; Tyler, John, 1790-1862; Sergeant, John, 1779-1852; Whig Party (U.S.); United States--Politics and government--19th century; United States--Officials...
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    Letter expressing Clayton's doubts that some Whigs will not vote in the upcoming election. He also discusses his choice for Vice President, and party disenchantment over Virginia and Massachusetts's plurality of national offices.
  • Civil War & Slavery
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  • Nathan Sargent from John M. Clayton, Mar. 25, 1844
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    Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875; Clayton, John M. (John Middleton), 1796-1856; Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874; Burr, Aaron, 1756-1836; Clinton, George, 1739-1812; Tompkins, Daniel D., 1774-1825; Van Buren, Martin, 1782-1862; Sergeant, John, 1779-1852;...
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    Letter discussing a debate Clayton had with a friend over the representation of New England states in the offices of President and Vice President. He also discusses possible candidates and retells a racy story.
  • Civil War & Slavery
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  • Nathan Sargent from John M. Clayton, Mar. 14, 1844
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    Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875; Clayton, John M. (John Middleton), 1796-1856; Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852; Clay, Henry, 1777-1852; Whig Party (U.S.); United States--Politics and government--19th century; United States--Officials and employees
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    Letter requesting Sargent's advice on the possible nomination of John M. Clayton for a cabinet position.
  • Civil War & Slavery
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  • Nathan Sargent from John M. Clayton, Jan. 3, 1842
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    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
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    Letter discussing the possible passage of a bill that would liquidate certain claims.
  • Civil War & Slavery
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  • Nathan Sargent from John M. Clayton, May 25, 1855
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    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; Physicians; Mayoral elections
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    Letter informing Sargent that Clayton must delay his trip to Washington due to heart problems. Clayton also discusses Virginia and Delaware politics.
  • Civil War & Slavery
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  • Washington portrait with eagle and flags
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    United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; Postal service--United States--History; Covers (Philatety)--United States--History; Patriotic envelopes; Washington, George, 1732-1799.
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    Design shows portrait of George Washington framed with eagle, flags, and soldier, with "First in war, First in peace. Design in black on white envelope. Published by J.S. Robinson, Hartford Connecticut, Fowler St. & Del.
  • Civil War Patriotic Envelopes

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