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Benton, Thomas Hart, 1782-1858

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1782 - 1858

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Finis Ewing collection

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197232550563]
Identifier: MSS 1396
Abstract

Correspondence, certificates, and legal papers dealing with Ewing's personal and business life in Missouri. Some of the correspondence is from Thomas Hart Benton, Henry Clay, and Lilburn W. Boggs. The items relate to contemporary political issues both in Missouri and in the United States.

Dates: 1824-1841
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Finis Ewing collection

Andrew Jackson letter

 Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233294054]
Identifier: Vault MSS 673
Scope and Contents

Handwritten and signed letter addressed to the Senator Thomas H. Benton and dated February 16, 1830. The item gives Jackson's regards to the descendants of General Davidson who died in the American Revolution.

Dates: 1830 February 16
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Andrew Jackson letter

Filtered By

  • Subject: Politics, Government, and Law X

Additional filters:

Subject
Certificates 1
Democratic Party (Mo.) 1
Military 1
Missouri -- History 1
Missouri -- Politics and economy 1
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Oregon Territory 1
Politicians -- United States -- Correspondence 1
Preemption Bill 1
Presbyterianism -- United States 1
Presidents -- United States -- Correspondence 1
Territorial Government 1
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