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Letter from James Buchanan to Samuel L. Gouverneur

Letter from James Buchanan to Samuel L. Gouverneur
Date
April 23, 1849

Former Secretary of State James Buchanan writes Samuel L. Gouverneur to discuss political matters and includes something for him that "may prove serviceable." Buchanan states that this item "is not directed to General Z.

Location
MC 1998.10, B2, F22
Subject
Legal Affairs
Politics and Government
Format
Letters/Correspondence
Time Period
1840-1859
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Letter from James Buchanan to Samuel L. Gouverneur

Letters from James Buchanan to John M. Read

Letters from James Buchanan to John M. Read
Date
1843-1849

James Buchanan writes to John M. Read regarding candidates for the Pennsylvania gubernatorial election of 1844 as well as how legislation on slavery is increasing sectional tensions.

Location
MC 1998.10
Subject
Politics and Government
Format
Letters/Correspondence
Time Period
1840-1859
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Letters from James Buchanan to John M. Read

Letters from James Buchanan to Daniel Sturgeon

Letters from James Buchanan to Daniel Sturgeon
Date
1844-1849

James Buchanan writes two letters to Daniel Sturgeon regarding political maters at the state and national level. The first letter focuses on whether or not Jesse Miller will be a candidate in Pennsylvania for the U.S. Senate.

Location
MC 1998.10
Subject
Politics and Government
Format
Letters/Correspondence
Time Period
1840-1859
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Letters from James Buchanan to Daniel Sturgeon

Letters from James Buchanan to Charles Gonter

Letters from James Buchanan to Charles Gonter
Date
1849-50

James Buchanan writes two letters to Charles G.

Location
MC 1998.10
Subject
Business and Industry
Politics and Government
Format
Letters/Correspondence
Time Period
1840-1859
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Letters from James Buchanan to Charles Gonter

Letter from Zachary Taylor to Roger Jones

Letter from Zachary Taylor to Roger Jones
Date
July 18, 1848

General Zachary Taylor writes to Roger Jones, the Adjutant General of the Army, regarding "Indian troubles on frontiers of Texas" and suggesting that the investigation into the Texas frontier "be made under the direction of the officer assigned to

Location
I-SpahrB-1958-17
Subject
Military Affairs and Conflict
Native Americans
Format
Letters/Correspondence
Time Period
1840-1859
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Letter from Zachary Taylor to Roger Jones

Letter from Zachary Taylor to Daniel Parker

Letter from Zachary Taylor to Daniel Parker
Date
June 9, 1815

Captain Zachary Taylor writes to Inspector General Daniel Parker and resigns from the United States Army. After seven years of exemplary service, Taylor believes that he should have received a higher rank and more recognition.

Location
I-SpahrB-1953-17
Subject
Military Affairs and Conflict
Personal and Family Life
Format
Letters/Correspondence
Time Period
1800-1819
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Letter from Zachary Taylor to Daniel Parker

Letter from William Wilkins to William Marcy

Letter from William Wilkins to William Marcy
Date
July 20, 1846

William Wilkins, Secretary of War from 1844-45, writes to his successor William Marcy. Wilkins introduces his son in law, Captain John Sanders of the Corps of Engineers.

Location
I-Friends-1977-10
Subject
Military Affairs and Conflict
Personal and Family Life
Format
Letters/Correspondence
Time Period
1840-1859
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Letter from William Wilkins to William Marcy

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