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; 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; 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; Cushing, Caleb, 1800-1879; Whig Party (U.S.);United States--Politics and government--19th century; United States--Officials and employees;
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.
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; 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; 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; 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; Cushing, Caleb, 1800-1879; Van Buren, Martin, 1782-1862; Clay, Henry, 1777-1852; Whig Party (U.S.);United States--Politics and government--19th century; United States--Officials and employees; Dueling
Letter regarding Cushing's health, the likelihood of a treasury bill passing, the need for the Whigs to have grit, Martin Van Buren's decreasing popularity, and a recent duel.
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
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...
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; Wright, John Crafts, 1783-1861; Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841; Clay, Henry, 1777-1852; Whig Party (U.S.); United States--Politics and government--19th century; United States--Officials and employees; Cincinnati...
Letter discussing the formation of President-elect William Henry Harrison's cabinet.
Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875; Clay, Henry, 1777-1852; Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841; Van Buren, Martin, 1782-1862; Whig Party (U.S.); Whig Party (U.S.). National Convention; Antimasonic Party; United States--Politics and government--19th...
Letter discussing Clay's complaints about the Antimasonic Party, who caused problems for Whig politicians campaigning in the 1840 elections.
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; Clay, Henry, 1777-1852; United States--Politics and government--19th century; United States; Officials and employees; United States. Senate
Letter expressing Clay's regret that he was not present to influence the voting on Sargent's confirmation.
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.
