Politicians -- United States -- Biography
Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:
Arthur V. Watkins biographies and personal correspondence, 1905-1981
Contains newspaper articles, biographies, certificates, correspondence, and records concerning Arthur V. Watkins and his family between 1905 and 1981.
Henry Clay correspondence with William Pettes
Handwritten and signed letters between Clay and William Petters. On Aug. 24, 1845 Pettes wrote to Clay apologizing for the rude conduct of a driver in Pettes' employment. Clay responded in a letter dated Aug. 27, 1845 stating that the matter was of little importance and requesting that the driver not be discharged over the incident.
Henry Clay letter to Thomas Ewing
Handwritten and signed letter written on July 19, 1849 and sent to Thomas Ewing. The item is a recommendation for David Todd for a position in government. Clay speaks highly of David and of the Todd family.
Andrew Jackson letters
Two handwritten and signed letters both written in Washington D.C. One, an original, is dated May 10, 1824 and addressed to John C. Calhoun (1782-1850), Secretary of War of the United States. The item recommends Lt. Hammond, a recent graduate of West Point, to a position with the United States Corps of Engineers. The other, a photocopy, is dated June 21, 1832 and addressed to "my son" discussing the bill for the laying out of the Territory of Arkansas and in getting the area surveyed.
Meredith Nicholson letter and poem
Handwritten and signed letter to T. H. Dowson explaining his opinions on an upcoming election.
Henry Moore Tell letter to T. H. Dowson
Handwritten and signed letter to T. H. Dowson explaining his opinions on an upcoming election.