Correspondence of a Whig political appointee, 1832-1874. Among the correspondents are Henry Clay, John M. Clayton, Caleb Cushing, Edward Everett, Henry Hitchcock.
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; Barnard, Daniel Dewey, 1797-1861; Whig Party (U.S.);United States--Politics and government--19th century; United States--Officials and employees; Slavery; United States. Constitution
Letter in support of Sargent's plan to reach a settlement on slavery. Barnard sees the best chance of maintaining the Union to be a national Whig party.
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; Butler, Benjamin F. (Benjamin Franklin), 1818-1893; Whig Party (U.S.); United States--Politics and government--19th century; United States--Officials and employees;
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; 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; Clay, Henry, 1777-1852; Calhoun, John C. (John Caldwell), 1782-1850; Whig Party (U.S.); United States--Politics and government--19th century; United States--Officials and employees; Democratic National Convention; United...
Letter discussing another letter sent to Clay which he desires to be published. It is from a Gen. Bradley, who Clay identifies as a “political enemy.”
Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875; Clay, Henry, 1777-1852; Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874; Badger, Benjamin, 1779-1855; Whig Party (U.S.); United States--Politics and government--19th century; United States--Officials and employees;
Letter discussing recent midterm election results and possible Whig strategies for the 1845 election.
Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875; Clay, Henry, 1777-1852; Whig Party (U.S.);United States--Politics and government--19th century; United States--Officials and employees;
Three notes from Henry Clay regarding a valedictory speech.
Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875; Clay, Henry, 1777-1852; Whig Party (U.S.); United States--Politics and government--19th century; United States--Officials and employees;
Handwritten copy, by Sargent, of a letter from Henry Clay expressing his desire to see Sargent appointed to public office.
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...
Letter ridiculing Sen. Lewis Cass of Michigan for a lack of geographic knowledge. He also discusses disagreements with other senators over Central America.
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...
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.
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;...
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.
Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875; Clayton, John M. (John Middleton), 1796-1856; Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850; Whig Party (U.S.); United States--Politics and government--19th century; United States--Officials and employees
Letter expressing support of Sargent's appointment as Sergeant-at-Arms of the House of Representatives, and discussing the upcoming presidential election in 1850.
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
Letter requesting Sargent's advice on the possible nomination of John M. Clayton for a cabinet position.
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;...
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.
