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  • Lanthorn, vol. 07, no. 17
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    Universities & colleges--Michigan--Allendale; Grand Valley State University--Periodicals; College publications; Student publications
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    Lanthorn is a student newspaper published twice weekly for the students, faculty and staff of Grand Valley State University. The Lanthorn, first published in 1968, succeeds the Keystone, the Sampler, and the Valley View as the official student...
  • GVSU Lanthorn
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  • Nathan Sargent from John M. Clayton, June 1, 1855
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    Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875; Clayton, John M. (John Middleton), 1796-1856; Whig Party (U.S.); Democratic Party; American Party; Know-Nothing Party; United States--Politics and government--19th century; United States--Officials and employees;...
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    Letter expressing Clayton's anger that opponents of Sargent engaged in a “vile trick to dispute your election.” Clayton also urges Sargent to call a meeting of the Know-Nothing Party.
  • Civil War & Slavery
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  • Nathan Sargent from John M. Clayton, Apr. 11, 1849
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    Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875; Clayton, John M. (John Middleton), 1796-1856; United States--Politics and government--19th century;
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    Note requesting that Sargent come to see Clayton in Washington.
  • Civil War & Slavery
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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, 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, 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. 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, Nov. 9, 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; Know-Nothing Party
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    Letter expressing Clayton's dissatisfaction with a price being charged him by a boarder. He also expresses his opinion that the Know-Nothing Party must stop secret nominations if they are to survive. Written exactly one year to the day of his...
  • Civil War & Slavery
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  • Nathan Sargent from John M. Clayton, May 6, 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;
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    Letter expressing Clayton's fear that he may have heart disease. Clayton also expresses disappointment at not being able to see Sargent.
  • Civil War & Slavery
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  • Nathan Sargent from John M. Clayton, Feb. 2, 1845
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    Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875; Clayton, John M. (John Middleton), 1796-1856; United States--Officials and employees; United States. Senate
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    Letter warning Sargent against starting a personal quarrel with a Mr. Webb. He also discusses the bartering of a tariff bill for “a slice of Oregon.”
  • Civil War & Slavery
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  • Nathan Sargent petition. William F. Johnson from John M. Clayton, May 16, 1849
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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;
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    Letter requesting Johnson's influence to get Sargent appointed as head of a Bureau in Washington.
  • 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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  • Nathan Sargent from John M. Clayton, Apr. 18, 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;
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    Letter containing a cryptic prediction, possibly of the Civil War, that, “something extraordinary is in the wind.” Clayton also asks Sargent to arrange room and board for him in the summer.
  • Civil War & Slavery
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  • Nathan Sargent from John M. Clayton, Apr. 27, 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; Library of Congress
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    Letter discussing his planned arrival in Washington and an anticipated trip to the Library of Congress.
  • 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, Aug. 9, 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; Compromise of 1850; United States. Congress
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    Letter expressing Clayton's concern over growing sectionalism, and his belief that the Compromise of 1850 only worsened matters. Clayton also references the events known as “Bleeding Kansas”, and notes an opinion that several states may secede.
  • Civil War & Slavery
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  • Grand Valley State College yearbook, 1963-1967
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    Universities & colleges--Michigan--Allendale; Grand Valley State College; Grand Valley State University; Grand Valley State College--Periodicals; College publications; Student publications; Yearbooks
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    Yearbook of the first class to graduate from Grand Valley State College in 1967. The first of five yearbooks published between 1967 and 1981.
  • GV Yearbooks
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  • Lanthorn, vol. 34, no. 15
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    Universities & colleges--Michigan--Allendale; Grand Valley State University--Periodicals; College publications; Student publications
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    Lanthorn is a student newspaper published twice weekly for the students, faculty and staff of Grand Valley State University. The Lanthorn, first published in 1968, succeeds the Keystone, the Sampler, and the Valley View as the official student...
  • GVSU Lanthorn
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  • Lanthorn, vol. 07, no. 18
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    Universities & colleges--Michigan--Allendale; Grand Valley State University--Periodicals; College publications; Student publications
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    Lanthorn is a student newspaper published twice weekly for the students, faculty and staff of Grand Valley State University. The Lanthorn, first published in 1968, succeeds the Keystone, the Sampler, and the Valley View as the official student...
  • GVSU Lanthorn
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  • Lanthorn, vol. 10, no. 26
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    Universities & colleges--Michigan--Allendale; Grand Valley State University--Periodicals; College publications; Student publications
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    Lanthorn is a student newspaper published twice weekly for the students, faculty and staff of Grand Valley State University. The Lanthorn, first published in 1968, succeeds the Keystone, the Sampler, and the Valley View as the official student...
  • GVSU Lanthorn

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