MARTIN VAN BUREN,
From the painting by Daniel Huntington, in the Capitol at Albany.
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
CALENDAR OF
THE PAPERS OF
MARTIN VAN BUREN
PREPARED FROM THE ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPTS
IN THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS BY ELIZABETH
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1910
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CONTENTS.
Page.
Prefatory note 5
Chronology 7
Signs and abbreviations 9
Calendar of the papers 11
Errata 663
Index.. 665
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PKEFATOKY STOTE.
The Van Buren papers listed in the present calendar consist of
state papers, correspondence, notes, etc., of Martin Van Buren, col
lected by himself, for the most part, as current files, or, in his later
life, as material for his Autobiography. There are many gaps, due
in part to his self-confessed inattention to the care of his papers;
in part to his practice of keeping his files within manageable limits
by destroying correspondence deemed of little value; in part, no
doubt, to the importunities of autograph hunters, before and after
his death.
With the exception of trifling additions by purchase, they were
acquired by the Library of Congress in 1904 and 1905 through the
valued gift of Mrs. Smith Thompson Van Buren and Dr. Stuyvesant
Fish Morris, who had inherited them from Smith Thompson Van
Buren, the son and literary executor of the President.
The preliminary work on the calendar was done by Worthington
Chauncey Ford, now of the Massachusetts Historical Society, while
Chief of the Division of Manuscripts; and it has been completed by
Miss Elizabeth H. West, an assistant in this division.
GAILLARD HUNT,
Chief Division of Manuscripts.
HERBERT PUTNAM,
Librarian of Congress,
Washington, November, 1910.
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CHRONOLOGY OF MARTIN VAN BUREN
1782-1862
1782 Dec. 5. Born at Kinderhook, Columbia County, New York.
1796 Law-student with Francis Sylvester, Kinderhook.
1802 Law-student with William P. Van Ness, New York.
1803 Admitted to the bar.
Partnership with James J. Van Alen, Kinderhook.
1807 Admitted as a counselor of the Supreme Court.
1808 Surrogate of Columbia County.
1812 State Senator.
1815 Attorney-general of New York.
1821 United States Senator.
1829 Secretary of State.
1831 Minister to England.
1832 Rejected by the Senate.
Elected Vice-President of the United States.
1836 Elected President of the United States.
1840 May. Nominated for re-election.
1841 In retirement at Lindenwald, his country-seat, near Kinderhook.
1844 Apr. 20. The Texas annexation letter.
May. Defeated for nomination by the Baltimore Democratic-Republican Con
vention.
1848 Aug. Nominated at Buffalo as the Free-soil candidate for the presidency.
1862 July 24. Died at Lindenwald.
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SIGHTS A^ND ABBEEYIATIONS.
A. D. Autograph document.
A. D. S. Autograph document, signed.
A. Df. Autograph draft.
A. Df. S. Autograph draft, signed.
A. L. Autograph letter.
A. L. S. Autograph letter, signed.
A. X. Autograph note.
A. N. S. Autograph note, signed.
[ ] Information supplied from a source other than the document or the author s
indorsement.
. . . Omissions.
(?) Doubtful.
Similar entry.
C. Approximately.
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CALENDAR
1703 Van Buren, Martin Cornelesse. Manor of Rensselaerwick,
APR- 10. [N.Y.]. Will. Copy. 4 p. (With: Van Buren
to Van Buren, 1845, Mar. 26).
1712/3 Van Buren, Tobyyas. Albany. Receipt for legacies from
FEB. 18 Peter Van Buren under the above will. Copy.
1 p. (With: Van Buren to Van Buren, 1845,
Mar. 26).
1775 Town of Lansingburgh and Patent of Stone Arabia, [N. Y.]
MAY 22 Freemen, freeholders, and inhabitants. "Gen
eral association." Copy. 1 p. "A true copy
of the original association paper drawn this 15th
of June 1775 per me Ch s Tillman town clerk."
. Newspaper clipping. (Both with: Lan
sing to Van Buren, 1839, Aug. 8).
1783 United States and Great Britain. Treaty of peace ("of
[SEPT. 3] Paris"). Art. 2, on the United States boundary
(extracts). Copy. 3 p. (With: Van Ness to
Gallatin, 1829, Jan. 3).
[1787 [Franklin, Benjamin. Philadelphia]. Speech in the Fed-
SEPT. 17] eral Constitutional Convention at the conclu
sion of its deliberations. Copy. 2 p. (Re
porter s synopsis, with introductory comment.
Of: Smyth, Life and writings of Benjamin
Franklin, IX, 607; etc.)
[1789 United States Congress. "An act for the establishment and
AUG. 7] support of lighthouses, beacons, buoys, and
public piers" (bill and amendments). Copy.
4 p. (With: Van Buren, Notes, 182-).
1793 Jefferson, [Thomas. Philadelphia]. Report to the House
DEC. 16 of Representatives on British laws on American
trade with the British West Indies. Copy. 3 p.
1794 Randolph, Edmund. [Philadelphia]. To John Jay, [Phil-
MAY 6 adelphia]. Extract of instructions on commerce
between the United States and the British West
Indies. Copy. 1 p.
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1794 Jay, John. [London]. Extract of a treaty-pro jet pre-
SEPT. 4 sented by John Jay to Lord Granville. Copy.
3 p.
[1799] [Hamilton, Alexander. New York. To Jonathan Day
ton; Philadelphia?]. On the powers of Congress
in regard to internal improvements. Copy
(extracts). 8 p. (With: Hamilton to Van
Buren, 1826, Dec. 26 ; printed : Lodge s Hamilton,
Federal ed. X, 329 f.)
1801 Van Ness, Abraham I., and others. Notice of an election
SEPT. 26 of a representative in Congress from the Sixth Dis
trict [Columbia and Rensselaer counties], Octo
ber 6-8, at the houses of Abraham Van Buren,
Medad Butler, and Nathan Deyo. D. S. of Van
Ness, and five others. 1 p. (On the back are
a marriage-record and a memorandum in regard
to it.)
1802 Van Ness, John P[eter]. Washington. To Martin Van
JAN. 6 Buren, New York. Receipt of letters of Decem
ber 3 and 27; his constant anxiety; advice as to
conduct, and warning against idleness and vice;
advantages of society and the theatre ; want of
cash prevents his making an advance ; his seat
in Congress assured. A. L. S. 6 p.
1802 Van Buren, Martin, Junior. New York. To Francis
DEO. 12 Sylvester, Kinderhook, [N. Y.] Report on
taxes on lands in Oneida and Herkimer counties;
etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1803 Hogeboom, John C. Albany. To Martin Van Buren,
MAR. H New York. Receipt of letter of February 11;
Republican principles and independence of
judgment; regrets Col. Burr s conduct; bills for
equalizing and increasing the wards in New York
City, and extending the right of suffrage; bank
projects; accounts with Montanye, etc. A. L. S.
3 p.
1803 Van Alen, John J. [Kinderhook]. To Martin Van Buren,
MAY 2fJ New York. Answering his letter of May 18, re
questing a loan. A. L. S. 1 p.
1803 Spencer, Ambrose. Albany. To Gideon Granger, [Wash
ington]. Recommending Robert James Liv
ingston for the New York post-office, vacant by
Baumann s death. Copy. 1 p.
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 13
1803 Van Ness, John P[eter]. Washington. To Martin Van
Nov. 3 Buren, New York. Want of money and extra
ordinary expense of living; cash out of his
power; offers a note. A. L. S. 3 p.
1803 Van Ness, John P[eter]. Washington. To Martin Van
Nov. n Buren, New York. Cannot advance any cash,
but his credit is at Van Buren s service; dis
appointments and lawsuits. A. L. S. 2 p.
1804 Van Ness, W[illiam] P[eter]. [New York]. To Martin
FEB. 22 Van Buren, Junior, Kinderhook, [N. Y.] Rumor
that Van Buren has become a zealous advocate
for the Clintonian party; Burr an intended vic
tim of villainy and persecution ; asks for reasons
of his decision; advice. A. L. S. 2 p.
1804 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. [Kinderhook]. To William P.
MAR. 13 Van Ness, [New York]. His position as to Burr;
purity of intentions and motives; discussion now
cannot produce good results; has been much
abused by friends of Van Ness. A. Df. S. 2 p;.
1804-1808 V[an] Buren, M[artin] and [James J.] Van Alen. [Kinder-
hook]. Accounts with the proprietors of the
Great Possession. A. Df. of Martin Van Buren.
2 p.
1805 Van Alen, [James J.] and [Martin] Van Buren. Kinder-
MAR. 19 hook. " Statement of Van Alen and Van
Buren s business from commencement of firm
until March 19th, 1805." Df. 6 p.
1806 Madison, [James. Washington]. Instructions to Monroe
MAY 17 and Pinckney on negotiations relative to Ameri
can trade with British colonies. Copy (extract)
in Martin Van Buren s hand. 2 p. (With: Jef
ferson, Report, 1793, Dec. 16.)
1806 V[an] Schaack, P[eter]. [Kinderhook]. To Martin Van
OCT. 28 Buren, [Kinderhook]. Acknowledging Van
Buren s notice on behalf of the representatives
of Robert Van Deusen ; shares of patentees to be
liquidated; arrangements as to the share of
Johannis Van Deusen in litigation ; etc. A. L. S.
Ip.
1806 Jackson, James, ex dem. John L. Van Alen, Jr. and others
Nov. 19 v. John Stiles, Harmen Vosburgh, and John A.
Vosburgh. New York Supreme Court, Novem-
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Jackson, James Continued.
her term. Plea of trespass and ejectment of
farm by Francis Silvester, attorney for James
Jackson; with notice by John Stiles (Nov. 19)
to Harmen Vosburgh and John A. Vosburgh
to defend the suit. Copy. 3 p.
1807 Van Ness, W[illiam] Pfeter]. [New York]. To Martin
F EB . 21 Van Buren, Kinderhook. On the settlement of
the estate of Van Ness s father; requirements of
the New York law for bonds of legatees; Van
Alen s application; etc. A. L. S. 5 p.
1807 Jenkins, E[lisha. Albany?] To Martin Van Buren, Kin-
Aru. 22 derhook. Receipt of his letter of the 18th; will
buy note at bank; assault of Solomon Van Rens-
selaer upon himself and Judge Taylor in conse
quence of Republican resolutions in defence of
[Thomas Addis] Emmet and [Edmond Charles ?]
Genet from assaults of Federalists; expected
majorities for Tompkins. A. L. S. 2 p.
1807 Vosburgh, Abraham, and John A. Penal bill [bond] from
Xov. is Abraham and John A. Vosburgh to Peter L.
Hogeboom; drawn up and witnessed by Mfartin]
V[an] Buren. D. S. 1 p.
[1807?] Pulver, Wilhelmus advs. James Jackson ex dem. Tenvil-
leger [?]. New York Supreme Court. Van
Buren s brief for the defence. A. Df. 4 p.
(Not in Van Buren s list [1855?] or New York
Common Law Reports).
1808-9 Republican Watchtower. New York. Extracts on the
JUNE 14- execution and violation of the Embargo laws.
JAN. 27 Copy. 9 p.
1808 V[an] Buren, M[artin. Kinderhook ?] "A statement of
DEC. 24 M[artin] V[an] Buren s notes." 8 p.
1808 Van Buren, Martin. [Kinderhook?] " Statement of de
mands arising from the Great Possession causes."
A. Df. 2 p.
1809 Stebbins, Francis. [Hudson]. To Martin Van Buren,
OCT. 20 Hudson, [N. Y.] Avowing authorship of a hand
bill attacking John C. Hogeboom, sheriff of [Co
lumbia] County; calling for an exhibit of the
sheriff s bills. A. L. S. 1 p.
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 15
1809 Van Ness, Wplliam] P. [Hudson, N. Y. ?] To Martin
Xov. 11 Van Buren, Hudson. Asking an opinion as to
the obligations of the Travellers Turnpike Com
pany under its charter and the general turnpike
law; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1809 [Van Buren], Martin [for Sheriff JohnC. Hogeboom ?] Hud-
Nov. 11 son, N. Y. Explanation of [Hogeboom s] course
in charging fees on writs and executions; a suit
against the authors of libellous charges; an
opinion desired on the right to collect. A. Df.
3 p.
. Letter based on the above draft; with agreement
(D. S.) of J. Rutsen Van Rensselaer and M[artin]
V[an] Buren for the exchange of a communication
of like effect. Df. S. 2 p.
1809 Van Rensselaer, J. Rutsen [for Elisha Williams ?] Hudson,
Xov. 11 N. Y. To Martin Van Buren, [for Sheriff John
C. Hogeboom? Hudson]. Acknowledging his
note of the morning; the original publication is
sued without his knowledge or agency ; unneces
sary to say anything of deputies conduct ; his own
dissent from Van Buren s construction of stat
utes on fees ; his own view as to a fee on a post
ponement of sale. Df. 3 p.
. Df., " agreed to " and signed by J. R[utsen]
V[an] Rensselaer and E[lisha] Williams. 1 p.
1809 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. [Hudson, N. Y.] To Elisha
Nov. 11 Williams, [Hudson]. Asking for the return of the
original draft of his letter; trusts that Colonel
[Van Rensselaer] will not hurr^ r ; is to see him
this evening at Swart s. Copy. 1 p.
[1809 V[an] Buren, Mfartin]. [Hudson, N. Y.] To [J. Rutsen]
Xov. 12] Van Rensselaer, [Hudson]. Must leave home
today, but will return tomorrow [Monday];
wishes to see him on Tuesday. Copy. 1 p.
1809 V[an] Buren, M[artin. Hudson, N. Y.]. To [J. Rutsen]
Nov. 14 Van Rensselaer, [Hudson]. Has returned and
will see him at any place in town he may ap
point; etc. Copy. 1 p.
1809 Skinner, Roger S. Sandy Hill, [N. Y.] To Martin Van
Nov. 15 Buren, [Hudson, N. Y.] Acknowledging his letter
of [Nov.] 2; Mr. Foot s attention to business in
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Skinner, Roger S. Continued.
New York; trials at the Albany circuit; failure
of verdict; political aspects; opinion of the
Columbian; bright prospects of the cause; a ques
tion of settlement and maintenance at public
charge of Sally, daughter of Wanton Burning-
ham; his opinion desired; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1809 Van Buren, Martin. [Hudson, N. Y.] To [J. Rutsen]
D EC> 29 Van Rensselaer, [Hudson]. Inclosing the reply of
Elisha Williams to the Sheriff [John C. Hoge-
boom], to be published in the Whig and the Bee;
question whether a note of explanation should
accompany the publication. Copy. 1 p.
1810 Van Ness, Wplliam] P[eter]. New York. To Martin Van
J AN . is Buren, Hudson, [N. Y.] Prospect of inability to
be in Albany at the opening of the Legislature;
Republican political program; combinations, etc. ;
Elisha Williams s boast; the Phoenix Company s
insult to Capt. Macy; Jenkins s interference in
bank affairs; evidence desired to convict him.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1810 Hogeboom, John C. [Albany?] To Martin Van Buren,
JAN. 30 Hudson, [N. Y.] Collection and sending of rec
ommendations for the Council; Major Tanner s
honorable conduct; hope of success from the
present Council; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1810 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. [Hudson, N. Y.] To James J. Van
JUNE 28 Alen, Kinderhook. Abraham [Van Buren s]
oration a masterpiece; a suggestion as to inducing
the Governor [Daniel D. Tompkins] to come to
Kinderhook; etc. A. L. S. 1 p.
1810 Napoleon I. [St. Cloud ?] Decree (Art. 1-2) , appropriating
JULY 22 to the public service, 1809-10, the proceeds of
sales of confiscated cargoes from American and
other neutral vessels. Copy from an English
translation. 2 p. (With: Gracie to Van Buren,
1829, May 18; not found in the Bulletin des
lois, or Duvergier, Lois} .
[1810 Vosburgh, Ilarmin, and John A. v. James Jackson ex dem.
John L. V[an] Alen, Jr., and Jan V. L. Van
Alen. New York Supreme Court, [New York].
Ejectment; statement of facts by M[artin] V[an]
Buren, [counsel for the defence]. A. Df. (in-
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 17
Vosburgh, Harmin Continued.
eluding a sketch-map) . 9 p. (See : Van Buren s
list, [1855?] and Johnson, 7:186, A . Y. Com.
Law Rep. v. 4).
1810 Van Ness, Wplliam] P[eter]. New York. To Martin Van
DEC. 23 Buren, Hudson, [N. Y.] Wendel s proxy pre
pared and sent to [Elisha] Williams for Van
Buren; its use in the suit; the political aspect of
the Bank contest; etc. A. L. S. 1 p.
1810 Van Ness, W[illia]m P[eter]. New York. To Martin Van
DEC. 27 Buren, Hudson, [N. Y.] On business of the Phoe
nix Company; Van Ness s pledges; instructions;
proxy of G. T. Warner sent; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
[1810] Miller, C[ornelius. Hudson, N.Y. ?] To S[tephen] Miller,
[Claverack, N. Y. ?] Urging him to vote for Van
Buren for attorney [of the Phoenix Insurance
Company ?] ; the impolicy of opposition to Van
Buren s appointment. A. Df. 3 p.
[1810?] Gilchrist, John v. James Jackson ex dem. Lucy H. Palmer
and others. New York Supreme Court. Van
Buren s statement of respective titles. Df. 8 p.
(Not found in Van Buren s list [1855 ?] or N. Y.
Com. Law Rep.)
[1810?] V[an] Buren, M[artin. Hudson?] Statement of sums due
him. A. D. 2 p.
1811 Yates, John Van Ness v. John Lansing, Jr. New York
FEB. Court of Errors. Martin Van Buren s brief for
argument, February term, 1811. A. Df. 10 p.
(See: Johnson, 8:289, New York Com. Law Rep.
4:544.)
1811 Van Ness, Wplliam] P[eter]. New York. To Martin Van
APR. 23 Buren, Hudson, [N. Y.] Inclosing a letter for
General Thomas. A. L. S. 1 p.
1811 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. Hudson, [N. Y.] To Francis
AUG. 19 Stebbins, [Hudson]. Note for publication in the
Northern Whig, denying a charge against Van
Buren of writing to a member of the Legislature
against a report on the Livingston title to the
Manor lands. Copy. 2 p.
1811 Van Buren, Martin. [Hudson, N. Y.] To Jacob R[utsen]
AUG. 19 Van Rensselaer, Claverack, [N. Y.] On Van
40803 10 2
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Van Buren, Martin Continued.
Rensselaer s alleged assertion at Jonas Miller s
before the election, as to Van Buren s interference
with the petition of Henry Avery and others in
the Legislature; calling upon him to make good
his offer of a forfeit of $500 if the statement was
disproved. Copy. 2 p.
1811 Stebbins, Francis. Hudson, [N. Y.J To Cornelius Miller,
AUG. 20 Hudson. His motive for refusing pay for insert
ing Van Buren s note as an advertisement.
A. L. S. 1 p.
1811 Van Rensselaer, J[acob] Rutsen. [Claverack, N. Y.] To
AUG. 24 Martin Van Buren, Hudson, [N. Y.] Disavowing
any obligation to forfeit $500, because of the
specified time limit: etc. L. S. 1 p.
1811 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. Hudson, [N. Y.] To [Francis]
AUG. 29 Stebbins, [Hudson]. Note for publication in the
Northern Whig denying any connection with a
communication in the Bee over the signature of
Benjamin Birdsall, Jr. A. Df. 2 p. (In
dorsed with instructions to [Cornelius ?] Miller) .
1811 Throop, E[nos] T[hompson]. Auburn, [N. Y.] To M[ar-
SEPT. 22 tin] Van Buren, Hudson, [N. Y.] Notes on lot 6,
Hannibal [Township]; value conjectural; Oswe-
go s prospects; counseling caution against frauds.
A. L. S. 2 p.
1811 V[an] Buren, M[artin. Hudson, N. Y.] To Jfohn] Suydam,
Nov. 25 [Hudson]. Authorizing Morrell to make arrange
ments contemplated [in view of Suydam s chal
lenge to a duel]. A. Df. S. 1 p.
1812 Hiker, R[ichard]. New York. To M[artin] Van Buren,
FEB. 17 [Hudson, N. Y.] Inclosing a notice received for
Van Buren; approval of his conduct in the affair
with Suydam. A. L. S. 1 p.
1812 Van Ness, W[illiam] P[eter]. [New York ?] To Martin Van
MAR. 13 Buren, [Hudson, N. Y.] On the payment of Van
Ness s debt to Judge Dorr; the desirability of a
settlement of his accounts with Van Buren, in
view of a possible dissolution of former relations.
A. L. S. 2 p.
1812 FortDetroit, [Mich.]. " Return of ordnance, military stores,
and larboratory tools, c., &c., deposited at
Fort Detroit under the command of Captain
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 19
Fort Detroit Continued.
John Whistler from the 31st of March 1812 to the
30th June 1812." D. S. of Sam[ue]l T. Dyson.
1 p. (In: Hull, Papers, 1814, Jan. 5-Mar. 23).
1812 V[an] Ness, J[acob ?]. Red Hook, [N. Y.] To Martin Van
APR. 12 Buren, Hudson. Advice in view of Edward P.
Livingston s reported candidacy for the Senate
in opposition to Van Buren; the [Dutchess] Co.
Convention; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1812 Broom, George. Poughkeepsie, [N. Y.] To Martin Van
APR. 17 Buren, Hudson, [N. Y.] Senatorial election
prospects in Dutchess County; awkward situa
tion of Livingston s friends; handbills; a sugges
tion as to correspondence; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1812 Hull, Wfilliam]. Headquarters, Sandwich, [Upper Canada].
JULY 14 " . . . A proclamation" to the inhabitants of
Canada, urging neutrality or enlistment in the
United States Army. D. S. Broadside. (In:
Hull, Papers, 1814, Jan. 5-Mar. 23; reprinted
in Forbes s Report, App. 2, p. 17-18, under date
of July 12).
1812 Hiker, R[ichard]. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
JULY 21 Hudson, [N. Y.] Approves Van Buren s candi
dacy for attorney-general; supporters, pros
pects, and good effects of success. A. L. S. 1 p.
1812 Hull, W[illiam]. Detroit, [Mich.]. To [Duncan] Me Arthur,
AUG. 15 [en route to Raisin River]. Ordering his return;
announcing Brock s summons for the surrender
of Detroit. A. L. S. 1 p. (In: Hull, Papers,
1814, Jan. 5-Mar. 23^.
1812 V[an] Buren, A[braham] A. Aurelius, [N. Y.] To Martin
AUG. 17 Van Buren, Hudson, [N. Y.] On legal business;
his own health; depressed markets; the benefit
to follow the removal of the embargo of igno
rance and diffidence; etc. A. L. S. 1 p.
1812 Clinton, De Witt. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
SEPT. 4 [Hudson, N. Y.] On the stake suits; sending
deeds; etc. L. S. 3 p.
1812 Birdsall, Ben[jami]n, Jr. v. Robert L. Livingston and
SEPT. 22 others. Bill in equity, praying for a writ of
injunction and a subpoena. D. S. 13 p.
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[1812-19] [Van Buren, Martin. Albany?] Extracts from the journals
of the New York Legislature on banks, 1812-
1819. A. Df. 4 p.
[1812?] [Van Buren, Martin. Hudson?] Miscellaneous notes on
international law. A. Df. 2 p.
[1812?] [Van Buren, Martin. Hudson?] To- . On the post
ponement of the trial of the cause of The People
v. Van Tassel and Williams. A. Df. 3 p.
- Transcript. 1 p.
1813 Holt, Charles. New York. To Martin Van Buren, In
JAN. 20 Senate, Albany. Asking for political news;
advising caucus nominations to circumvent the
Martling-men s intentions as to the governor and
the mayor of New York; possibilities for Tomp-
kins, [De Witt] Clinton, and Taylor; Jacob
Barker and Gabriel Havens s intention to oppose
Clinton; advising prompt suppression of the con
vention project; its fomentors, e. g. Peter R.
Livingston. A. L. S. 3 p.
1813 Hiker, Rpchard]. New York. To Martin Van Buren, In
FEB. 15 Senate, Albany. Characterization of Madison s
administration; the danger of tying to it in state
politics; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
[1813 [Van Buren, Martin. Albany]. Report of a committee
MAR. 17] of the Senate to whom were referred certain
resolutions, with the recitals, adopted by the
Assembly, March 2, 1813, on the creation and
support of a navy. A. Df. 10 p. (See: New
York Senate Journal for 1812-13, p. 241-2).
. Df. 9 p.
1813 [Van Buren, Martin. Albany]. Notes for a speech against
[MAR. 24?] the incorporation of the Catskill Bank. A. Df.
8 p. (See: New York Senate Journal, 1812-13,
p. 263).
[1813 Van Ness, W[illiam] P. [New York]. To M[artin] Van
APR. l] Buren, In Senate, Albany. Van Buren s address
to appear entire in the Advocate; etc. ; compen
sation expected for revising the laws ; inquiry as
to the Farmers Turnpike bill ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1813 Taylor, John. Albany. To M[artin] Van Buren, Hud-
APR. 25 son, [N. Y.] Van Buren s address not inserted
in his paper ; flattering political news from J. W.
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 21
Taylor, John Continued.
Taylor, etc., in all parts of the State; status of
election bets; alleged order from General Henry
A. Dearborn to Van Rensselaer to cross at
Queenstown in any event. A. L. S. 2 p.
1813 Massachusetts, Legislature. Meeting of the Massachu-
MAY 28 setts Legislature, May 28, 1813, and speech of
Governor Caleb Strong. 2 p. (Speech copied
from Niles Register, 4: 233 f. With: Butler,
Notes, 1850[?]).
1813 Massachusetts, Senate. Resolutions of the Senate of
JUNE 15 Massachusetts, June 15, 1813, on the conduct of
Capt. James Lawrence and the unjustifiable
war. Copy. 1 p. (From Niles Register, 4, 287.
With: Butler, Notes, [1850?])
1813 Van Ness, David. Note to Jacob Van Ness or order.
DEC. 9 Indorsed bv Jacob Van Ness and Daniel Coffin,
Teller. D. S. 1 p.
1813 Miller, Stephen. Claverack. Note to Stephen Hoge-
DEC. 25 boom or bearer. Indorsed as paid, by Henry L.
Webb. A. D. S. 1 p. (Also an undated memo
randum in the hand of Stephen Miller of 50
shares of stock purchased of Hogeboom. 1 p.)
1813 V[an] Buren, Mfartin. Hudson]. Note to Benjamin Bird-
DEC. 27 sail ; with Birdsall s receipt on the back. A. D. S.
i p .
[1813?] [Van Buren, Martin. Hudson?] Notes on Madison s re
election, doggerel poetry, and a memorandum of
insults offered to members of Congress and a
cabinet minister [Gallatin?] A. D. 2 p.
1814 Cantine, Moses I. Promissory note to Martin Van Buren
JAN. 1 and Stephen Miller. D. S. 1 p. (Indorsed by
Van Buren, Miller, and D[avid] V[an] Ness.)
. D. S. 1 p. (Indorsed as above, and
also by Cantine) .
[1814 Dallas, Alexander] J[ames. Philadelphia?]
JAN. 3?] [1] " . . . Charges exhibited against Brigadier-General
William Hull, of the Army of the United States,
by order of the Secretary of War . . .
Pamphlet, with marginal annotations in the
hand of Martin Van Buren. 20 p.
[2] " Points of evidence " against Gen. Hull. A. D. 6 p.
(Both in: Hull, Papers, 1814, Jan. 5-Mar. 23).
22 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
1814 Hull, William. Albany. Papers connected with the
J AN . 5- court-martial of Gen. William Hull [Jan. 3-
MAR. 23 Apr. 25, 1814]: Orders, official correspondence,
exhibits, notes, briefs, etc., of Judge-advocates
Dallas, Parker, and Van Buren, summing-up of
evidence, etc. Pamphlet, 20 p.; broadside;
manuscript, mostly A. Df. of Van Buren, 105 p.
(Cf.: Forbes, Report . . . 1814.)
1814 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. Albany. To Alexander] J[ames]
JAN. 5 Dallas, [Philadelphia ?]. Asking for information
relative to Dallas s abbreviation of the speci
fications against Gen. Hull. A. Df. 3 p.
. Copy. 3 p. (Both in: Hull, Papers.
1814, Jan. 5-Mar. 23.)
[1814 [Van Buren, Martin. Albany]. To [John] Armstrong,
JAN. 6?] [Washington]. Report of the progress of
Hull s court-martial. A. Df. 2 p. (In: Hull,
Papers . . . 1814, Jan. 5-Mar. 23).
1814 [Van] Buren, M[artin]. Albany. To John Smith, New
JAN. 6 York. Inclosing a letter to the Secretary of
War, bearing upon the summons of - - Hyer,
as a witness in Hull s court-martial]. A. Df. S.
2 p. (In: Hull, Papers, 1814, Jan. 5-Mar. 23).
1814 Croswell, F. O. H. Catskill, [X. Y.] To Joseph Kline.
JAN. 7 Account for 15 shares of Hudson Bank stock.
Copy. 1 p. (Indorsed by Van Buren: Ac
counts of purchase of stock c. in the foolish
Bank War of 1813. Settled.")
1814 [Van Buren, Martin. Albany]. Draft for "the answer
[JAN. ?] of the Senate to the speech of his excellency . . .
the Governor [Daniel D. Tompkins]." A. Df.
7 p. (See: N. Y. Senate Journal, 1814, p. 11,
27, 42, etc.)
1814 .Parker, Philip S. Albany. To - . Summons to ap
pear as a witness in the court-martial of Brig.
Gen. William Hull. D. S. (printed form). 1 p.
(4 copies. In: Hull, Papers, 1814, Jan. 5-
. Mar. 23).
[1814 [Van Buren, Martin. Albany]. Address "To the electors
FEB. ?] of the State of New York " ; prepared as chairman
of the legislative caucus committee appointed to
draft the address. A. Df. 64 p.
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 23
[1814 War Meeting. Albany. Notes and resolutions of a
APR. 14] Republican general meeting held at the Capitol
at Albany, April, 14, 1814, Col. Daniel Warren,
of Columbia, in the chair, and P. G. Childs, of
Madison, Secretary. Copy. 8 p.
[1814 War Meeting. Albany. Resolutions. A. Df. of Martin
APR. 14] Van Buren. 10 p.
1814 V[an] Buren, M[artin], and Geo[rge] Caines. [Hudson].
JUNE 23 Notes of an agreement between George Caines and
Martin Van Buren for a loan and the sale of a lot
in the Whiteborough Patent, Franklin, Delaware
County, [N. Y.] A. Df. of Van Buren. 1 p.
. D. S. 2 p.
1814 Caines, George. [Hudson]. Bond to Martin Van Buren
JULY 8 given by George Caines in fulfilment of their
agreement of June 23. D. S. 1 p. (Witnessed
by Benj[ami]n F[ranklin] Butler).
1814 Caines, Geo[rge. Hudson]. Conditional assignment of the
JULY 8 [law] library of George Caines to secure payment
of money and interest under the above agree
ment, with a list of the books in the library.
D. S. of Geo[rge] Caines andM[artin] V[an] Buren.
8 p. (Witnessed by Butler).
1814 Hubbard, Ruggles. New York. To M[artin] Van Buren,
SEPT. 4 Hudson. Three months absence in the West;
proclamation for convening the State Legislature
on the 26th; his own silence on the attorney-gen
eralship; a promise of unchangeable support to
Van Buren s interests. A. L. S. 1 p.
[1814? V[an] B[uren], M[artin. Hudson?] To [Henry] Rutgers,
SEPT. ?] [New York]. Thanks for a message; his hope as
to Rutgers s political activity. A. Df. 2 p.
1814 Burr, A[aron]. New York. To Martin Van Buren
OCT. 5 Opinion on men to be raised for the war; the
question of taxation; contribution of religious
corporations; banks. Transcript. 3 p.
1814 Taylor, John W. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
OCT. 6 In Senate, Albany. Financial propositions for
restoring public credit; Southern and Western
members oppose full increase; new taxes pro
posed ; Dallas to be confirmed for the Treasury
and Tompkins much spoken of for the State
24 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
Taylor, John W. Continued.
Department ; temporary removal of government
proposed ; expense of defence and inconvenience
urged ; disgraceful conduct of militia at Bladens-
burgh; panic and rout of officers and men;
another attack on Baltimore in the Fall antici
pated. A. L. S. 3 p.
1814 V[an] Buren, Mfartin]. [Hudson?] To Abraham A. Van
OCT. 8 Buren, Claverack, [N. Y.] Objections to his pro
posed jaunt to Philadelphia; suggestions for a
long one to continue till spring, and include Wash
ington; sending checks; his own plans; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1814 Scott, W[infield]. Baltimore. To M[artin] V[an] Buren,
OCT. 22 Albany. Secretary Monroe s approval of the
classification bill; measures for raising 110,000
men; disposition of this force; the possibility of
dictating peace in Quebec ; his own movements ;
his hope that Van Buren may adopt the military
profession. A. L. S. 3 p.
1814 New York legislature, "Act to authorize the raising of
OCT. 24 troops . . ." See: Wilcoxson to Van Buren,
1855, Dec. 17.
[1814] Albany Argus. Abstract of the " classification law." Re-
OCT. 25 printed in the New York Evening Post, Oct. 26.
Copy. 4 p. (With: Wilcoxson to Van Buren,
1855, Dec. 17).
1814 Taylor, John W. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
OCT. 31 Hudson, N. Y. Van Buren s proposed visit to
Washington; a plan to issue paper money with a
tender law; its friends and opponents; bank
prospects; increase of sinking fund; prospects of
the bill recruiting the army; commendation of
Young, Speaker of the Assembly. A. L. S. 1 p.
[1814 Southwick, S[olomon. Albany.] To Martin Van Buren,
O CT -] Albany]. Bishop to show affidavit charging Buel
with lending types for counterfeit army bills; his
own hope for the support of Cantine and Van
Buren; gratitude for what they have done; etc.
A. L. S.
[1814 [Van Buren, Martin. Albany]. Introductory address to
Xov - 29? 1 the Chancellor [James Kent]. A. Df. 13 p.
(An earlier form of what was developed into the
letters of Amicus Juris Consultus.)
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 25
[1814 Amicus Juris Consultus, [Martin Van Buren, Albany],
Nov. 29] To Amicus Curiae [Chancellor James Kent].
Reply to the objections to the privateering bill
urged by Chancellor Kent over the signature
"Amicus Curiae," [Nov. 28]. A. Df. 14 p.
. Printed. 2 p. (Reprint from the Albany
Argus, Dec. 1814).
[1814? Notes on treaty provisions regarding privateers, 1667-1800.
Nov. ?] Df. 3 p.
1814 Young, S[amuel]. Ballston, [N. Y.] To Martin Van
DEC. l Buren, Hudson, [N. Y.] Acknowledging his
reply -to Chancellor Kent; aliens exempted from
service; the Chancellor twists the law to his own
convenience; advising a public address to the
Chancellor; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1814 [Kent, James. Albany]. Answer to Amicus Juris Con-
DEC. 1 sultus [Martin Van Buren, in the Albany Argus,
Nov. 29, 1814] on alleged expressions of Chan
cellor [Kent] in the Council of Revision in
regard to the privateering law; etc. Copy.
3 p. (From the Albany Gazette, 1814, Dec, 1;
with Van Dyck to Van Buren, 1856, Mar. 18).
[1814 United States and Great Britain. Treaty of peace ( u of
DEC. 4] Ghent"), art. 5, relating to the Northeastern
boundary of the United States. Copy. 3 p.
(With: Van Ness to Gallatin, 1829, Jan. 3.)
[1814 Amicus Juris Consultus [Martin Van Buren]. [Albany],
DEC. 4?] To Amicus Curiae [Chancellor James Kent].
Continuation of the argument of [Nov. 29];
reply to Amicus Curiae, [Dec. 1]. A. Df. 16 p.
. Printed. 1 p. (Reprint from the Al
bany Argus, Dec. 1814).
1814 [Van Buren, Martin, Albany]. "A card" closing the con-
DEC. 6 troversy with Chancellor Kent. A. Df. 4 p.
. Printed. (Reprint from the Albany
Argus, Dec. 1814).
1814 Taylor, John W. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
DEC. 10 [Albany]. Condition and prospects of the bank
measures; treasury note and tender law system;
classification and conscription bill of Troup;
militia bill; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
26 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
1814 [Sanford, Nathan]. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
DEC. 28 Hudson. Regret that the Court Martial [of
Gen. Wilkinson, Utica, Jan. 3] will take Van
Buren from Albany and prevent a wished for
conference; Skinner and the comptrollership ;
suggestions; Van Buren s presence at Albany in
February indispensable; Elmendorf and Ross;
the Juris Consultus and Amicus Juris Consultus
letters. 6 p. (See: Wilkinson, Memoirs . . .,
v. 3).
1814 Amicus Juris Consultus [Martin Van Buren. Albany].
DEC. "Numbers [Nov. 29, Dec. 4? and Dec. 6], addressed
to Amicus Curiae, published in the Albany Argus,
December, 1814." Printed. 2 p.
[1814?] Jackson, James, exdem. Abraham I. Salisbury v. Nicholas
Fish and Matthew McNair. New York Supreme
Court. Van Buren s brief for trial, Onondaga
Circuit. A. Df. 2 p. (Not in Van Buren s
list [1855?] or N. Y. Com. Law Rep.}.
[1815] H[ubbard, Ruggles]. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
J AN - 3 Utica, N. Y. Congratulations on his victory
over Chancellor [Kent]; sorry figure of his antago
nist ; the Chancellor s ignorance and commonplace
book; the question of senator; pressure of office-
hunters; regret at Van Buren s absence in Utica;
possible removals of Clintonians; great hopes of
his advancement ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
[1815 New York Legislature. Joint Committee of the Senate
FEB - 2 ] and Assembly. Resolutions on the victory at
New Orleans. A. Df. of Martin Van Buren.
4 p. (See: New York, Journal of the Assembly,
1814-15, p. 182, 189, 211, 533, and Journal of
the Senate, 1814-15, 329.)-
1815 V[an] B[uren, Martin]. Albany. "Copy of the endorse-
FEB - 20 ment on the original draft of the Classification
Bill, filed in the office of the Sec[retar]y of the
Senate [of New York State] ." 1 p.
1815 United States Congress. Proceedings in the Senate, Feb.
28-Mar. 2, and in the House, Mar. 2-3, on a bill
"further to provide for the collection of the du
ties on imports and tonnage." Copy from the
Senate Journal, 1814-15, p. 673 f, and the House
Journal, 1814-15, p. 770 f. 3 p.
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 27
1815 Taylor, John W. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
FEB. 28 In Senate, Albany. On letters written in his in
terest for the Senate by friends; military estab
lishment in peace; the time of the session too
short for necessary legislation ; etc. A. L. S. 1 p.
1815 [Van Buren, Martin]. Albany. To [James] Madison,
MAR. 9 [Washington]. Recommending Roger Skinner
for the office of United States district attorney
in New York, made vacant by [Nathan] Sanford s
election to the Senate. A. Df. 3 p.
1815 Scott, W[infield]. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Buren,
MAR. 16 [Albany?] Reflections on recent events; e. g.,
Jackson s glory, and the shameful reduction of
the army; Monroe s intention to offer Van Bu
ren an appointment in the army; Roger Skinner s
wishes; may be retained and stationed at New
York; Judge Spencer s position; etc. A. L. S.
3 p.
[1815 Van Zandt v. Jackson ex dem. Hicks and Hicks. In
MAY TERM.] error [New York Supreme Court. May term].
Van Buren s brief for argument. A. Df. of Mar
tin Van Buren. 8 p. (Of. New York Com. Law
Rep. 5:346; Johnson 12:169).
1815 Porter, P[eter] B[uel]. Steamboat Richmond, [Hudson
JUNE 14 River]. To Martin Van Buren, Hudson. Has
closed negotiation for purchase of land from Judge
Wallace; offers a half interest to Van Buren. A.
L. S. lp.
1815 Hamilton, James Alexander]. [New York]. To Martin
JUNE 15 Van Buren, Hudson, [N. Y.] Payment to King;
to revive judgment against C [ ?] ; charge of Jacob
R. Van Rensselaer for clerks fees; his political
opinions; "Si Fa" to be returned next August.
A. L. S. 2 p. "Private."
1815 Thompson, S[mith]. Albany. To Martin Van Buren,
Nov. 24 Hudson. In behalf of Solomon Southwick as
postmaster at Albany; Southwick capable and
honest and now faithful to the Constitution; ex
pediency of the appointment ; etc. A. L. S. 1 p.
1816 Betts, S[amuel] Rfossiter]. Washington. To Martin Van
JAN. 19 Buren, [Albany]. Virginia and the presidency;
claims of Governor Daniel D. Tompkins; Ken
tucky opposed; M[onroe] the favorite; Crawford s
candidacy; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
28 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
1816 Hammond, Jabez D[elano]. Washington. To M[artin
JAN. 23 V[an] Buren, Albany. Regrets having missed
Van Buren in Washington; the presidential nomi
nation; New York delegation now unanimously
support Tompkins; his own views; the political
effect of the proposed division of Otsego County;
Judge Cooper s gerrymander; etc. A. L. S. 7 p.
1816 Betts, S[amuel] R[ossiter]. [Washington]. To Martin
FEB. 5 Van Buren, Albany [forwarded to Hudson]. The
New York delegation and the presidency : Tomp-
kins s candidacy; Monroe and Virginia; Crawford
preferred by a good number of Republicans;
the treaty-making power; etc. A. L. S. 5 p.
1816 Betts, S[amuel] R[ossiter]. Washington. To Martin Van
FEB. 24 Buren, In Senate, Albany. Has received his
letter of the 13th; a meeting of the New York
delegation to consider resolutions sent from
Albany; the question of preventing a caucus
nomination; some members will favor Monroe; a
meeting of opposition to Monroe; etc. A. L. S.
2 p.
1816 Sanford, Nathan. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
MAR. 14 [Albany]. A caucus on the presidential question;
the vote for Tompkins and Crawford will out
number that of Monroe; Crawford s following
larger than that of Tompkins; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1816 Betts, S[amuel] R[ossiter]. Washington. To Martin Van
MAR - 17 Buren, Albany, N. Y. The result of the caucus;
a meeting of Monroe s friends; the alarms of
Monroe s following justified; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1816 Dallas, [Alexander James]. [Washington]. Extract from
a report on banks. Copy. 1 p.
1816 Tillotson, R[obert]. Steamboat Richmond, [Hudson R.]
MAY 4 News of the New York elections; the influence
of the State Bank Directors; votes for Van
Buren, [John] Savage, [Enos T.] Throop; their
significance; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
[1816 Thompson, Smith. Steamboat, [Hudson R. ?] To Martin
Van Buren, Hudson, [N. Y.] Election news;
the vote for Van Buren; its significance; lodgings
in New York; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
[1816?] V[an] Buren, M[artin]. [Albany ?] To Abr[aha]m A. Van
Buren, Hudson. On legal business. A. L. S.
2 P.
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 29
1817 Porter, P[eter] B[uel]. Washington. To Martin Van
FEB. 10 Buren, Albany. On an interviewin Philadelphia
requested by Chief Justice [Smith Thompson],
Cantine, and Van Buren; the Niagara sufferers
and the Boundary Commission; etc. A. L. S.
2 p.
1817 United States Navy Commissioners, John Rodgers, Presi-
FEB. 11 dent. [Washington]. To [Benjamin Williams
Crowninshield, Washington]. On the promotion
of midshipmen. Copy, (extract). 1 p. (With:
Williams to Van Buren, 1838, Feb. 7).
1817 Porter, Peter B[uel]. Washington. To [Smith Thompson],
FEB. 13 M[artin] Van Buren, and [Moses I.] Cantine,
Albany. Reasons for cancelling the Philadel
phia interview ; position of the bill for the Niagara
sufferers; declining the offer of the nomination
for governor; will soon be in Albany and pledges
support to the Republican nominee ; etc. A. L.S.
3 p.
1817 Crowninshield, B[enjamin] W[illiams]. Navy Depart-
FEB. 17 ment, [Washington]. To John Rodgers, [Wash
ington]. Asking for list of midshipmen for pro
motion. Copy. 1 p. With: Williams to Van
Buren, 1838, Feb. 7.)
1817 United States Navy Commissioners, John Rodgers, Presi-
FEB. 19 dent. [Washington]. To Benjamin W[illiams]
Crowninshield, [Washington]. List of midship
men for promotion. Copy. 1 p. (With: Wil
liams to Van Buren, 1838, Feb. 7).
1817 Betts, Sfamuel] R[ossiter]. Washington. To Martin Van
FEB. 24 Buren, Albany. His determination to retire;
congratulates Van Buren on coming to the Sen
ate; the New York governorship and De Witt
Clinton. A. L. S. 3 p.
1817 Swartwout, Rob[ert]. Washington. To M[artin] Van
FEB. 26 Buren, Albany. Porter s willingness to allow
the use of his name if necessary to restore Re
publican harmony in New York; etc. A. L. S.
Ip.
1817 Irving, John T[reat]. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
MAR. 7 Albany. Enthusiasm in the city; General
Porter s nomination; Kings and Queens counties
to be looked after; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
30 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
1817 Throop, E[nos] T[hompson]. Auburn, [N. Y.] To Martin
MAR. 15 Van Buren, Albany. The present strength of De
Witt Clinton as a candidate for the governorship,
and [Peter B.] Porter s weakness; the advisability
of Porter s withdrawal; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1817 Swartwout, John. New York. To M[artin] Van Buren,
MAR. 17 In Senate, Albany. General Porter s arrival
and plans; his determination not to withdraw;
New York uncommonly united. A. L. S. 1 p.
[1817 [Van Buren, Martin. Albany]. Notes on the Erie Canal,
APR. 15?] preparatory to his speech [Apr. 15, 1817?] in
favor of the bill for its construction. A. Df.
15 p.
[1817 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. Albany. To G[orham] A. Worth,
DEC. 16] Cincinnati, O. A branch Bank of the United
States at Albany; Worth as cashier; personal
messages; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1818 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. [Albany]. To G[orham] A. Worth,
MAR. 19 Philadelphia. Illness in the Van Buren family;
news of Worth s family; a sad reminder of
Worth s departure from the [Mechanics and
Farmers ] Bank; political conditions; his own
hopes and efforts for Worth s success in Cincin
nati; etc. A. L. S. 3. p.
1818 Van Buren, Martin, and others. [Albany]. To Ambrose
[MAR. ?] Lfatting] Jordan, [Cooperstown ?, N. Y.] Protest
of the Republican assemblymen and senators
from the Middle District against its recent sena
torial nominations; urging Jordan to decline the
nomination in the interests of party harmony.
A. Df. of Van Buren. 4 p.
1818 Tillotson, Rfobert]. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
ApR 2 Albany. Van Buren, the Council, Judge Spencer
and Tillotson s restoration to office. A. L. S.
2 p.
1818 V[an] Buren, M[artin. Albany]. To G[orham] A. Worth,
[Cincinnati?] Rampant Jacobinism in New
York; the position and prospects of [De Witt]
Clinton, [Ambrose Spencer], etc.; the branch
bank question; urging Worth s return; etc. A.
L. S. 5 p.
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 31
1818 The People v. the Utica Insurance Company. New York
MAY [16] Supreme Court. Attorney-general Van Buren s
briefs for argument, May term, 1818. Drafts.
51 p. (See: N. Y. Com. Law Rep., 5 : 1 1 19f, John
son, 15:358f.
[1818 Tillotson, R[obert]. To [James] Monroe, [Washington].
JUNE OR Inclosing a letter from Attorney-general [Van
JULY] Buren] ; urging the appointment of Smith Thomp
son to the New York collectorship in place of
the present official, [David] Gelston. Copy. 2 p.
Appended to: Tillotson to Van Buren, 1818, Aug.
11.)
1818 Tillotson, R[obert]. Rhinebeck, [N. Y.] To Martin Van
AUG. [11] Buren, Albany. Sending the above copy; his
former letter and the President s reticence; urg
ing Van Buren not to support S[pencer] for United
States senator. A. L. S. 1 p.
1818 Thompson, Smith. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
Nov. 3 Albany. Has received from Monroe an offer of
the secretaryship of the Navy; asks advice.
A. L. S. 2 p. "Confidential."" .
1818 [Sanford, Nathan], New York. To Martin Van Buren,
Nov. 4 [Albany]. Opportunity for Van Buren on the
Bench; the nature and motives of his advice; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1818 V[an] Buren, Mfartin]. Albany. To G[orham] A. Worth,
Nov. 26 Cincinnati. The Kane business and its trouble
some nature; Worth s prosperity; [Smith Thomp
son s] appointment as secretary of the Navy;
asking advice as to whether to accept the chief
justiceship of New York; Mrs. Van Buren s dan
gerous illness; etc. A. L. S. 7 p.
1818 Thompson, Smith. Albany. To Martin Van Buren, Air
Nov. 28 bany. Will leave for Washington in December;
the Governor not to call the council; Judge Yates
said to be Judge Spencer s candidate for senator;
business matters and houses ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1818 Burr, A[aron. New York ?] To Benjamin F[ranklin] But-
DEC. 3 ler, Albany. Answers of G. W. P. and Aug[us]t
J. P[revost] to legal inquiries. A. L. S. 1 p.
1818 Thompson, Smith. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
DEC. 8 Albany. Is preparing to go to Washington;
the resignation of the chief justiceship his last
32 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
Thompson, Smith Continued.
act; his interest in the succession; the question
of Van Buren s acceptance; a dinner tendered
on his retirement; committee of all parties; Col.
Cantine and Fisk s office; is bound to T n
; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1818 Thompson, Smith. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
DEC. 25 Albany. Expects to leave for Washington on
Monday with Vice-president Tompkins, etc. ; the
succession to the Bench; Federalists ideas; as to
delaying action till a new council has been ap
pointed; Van Buren s prospects and rumored
plans; the Jackson business at Washington
promises difficulty; as to his own houses and
Elkanah Watson; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1819 Tibbits, George. [Albany]. To Martin Van Buren, [Al-
JAN. 9 bany]. Mclntyre s case and the incoming coun
cil. A. L. S. 1 p.
1819 Sanford, Nathan. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
JAN. 23 [Albany]. Friendly letter; no excuses or apolo
gies necessary. A. L. S. 3 p.
1819 Thompson, Smith. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
J AN - 23 Albany. Business of office; the Cabinet runs
smoothly, but plots are on foot ; the debate in Con
gress on the Seminole War and General Jackson;
impressions of Clay s oratory ; Jackson in the City ;
bank report; affairs at Albany; political advice;
the affairs of Vice-president Tompkins; Van
Buren and the judgeship; his own house and
Watson; Mrs. Van Buren s illness; etc. A. L. S.
lip.
1819 Hogeboom, John C. [Hudson]. To Martin Van Buren,
Albany. Reporting a confidential letter to Gov
ernor [Clinton] ; an interview between Clinton and
Van Buren.; etc. A. L. S. 1 p.
1819 V[an] Buren, M[artin. Albany]. To Abraham A. Van
Buren, Hudson. His own plans; advice for
Abraham s journey. A. L. S. 1 p.
1819 Thompson, Smith. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
Albany. As to the election of a senator, and the
conduct of the Governor and Legislature; end
of the debate on the Seminole War; the bank
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 33
Thompson, Smith Continued.
question; a duel between General Mason and
McCarty ; Mrs. Van Buren s illness ; etc. A. L. S.
4 p.
1819 Cantine, Moses I. Albany. To Martin Van Buren, Kin-
FEB. 11 clerhook. Council appointments and Van Bu
ren s rumored removal; Clinton s plans; a split
among the members of the Middle District;
Swart s feelings; Pendergrast s intention of con
testing Wilson s seat; Judge Spencer s request
for Van Buren s attendance at Schoharie; etc.
A. L. S. 2 p.
1819 Tillotson, R[obert]. Rhinebeck, [N. Y.] To Martin Van
FEB. 15 Buren, Albany. Fisk to resign the office of
United States district attorney; asks for a letter
to the President; etc. A. L. S. 1 p.
1819 Vanderpoel, J[ames]. Kinderhook, [N. Y.] To Martin
MAR. 10 Van Buren, Albany. Col. Abel King has applied
to him to begin suit against Van Buren on a
charge of fraud; information given that a denial
may be made. A. L. S. 2 p.
1819 Duer, John. Goshen, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Buren, Al-
MAR. 27 bany. A petition for pardon or commutation of
punishment of Conkling, etc., sent; a conditional
petition for Tuck s pardon now in circulation;
legislative delay; inquiry as to the meaning of
the vote in Assembly on the Canal Commissioner;
Oakley and the Colonel deserting Clinton and
Van Ness; senatorial candidates; Duer, Wick-
ham and Austin s union with the Republican
party; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1819 Talcott, Sam[ue]l A. New Hartford, [N. Y.] To Martin
MAR. 31 Van Buren, Albany. The [Oneida] County Con
vention, Apr. 17; his own political affiliations;
the political situation; suggestions as to letters
from Albany to prominent county citizens; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1819 V[an] Buren, M[artin. Albany]. To G[orham] A. Worth,
APR. 22 Cincinnati, Ohio. Qualities of a politician: sit
uation of De Witt Clinton; his greatness ques
tioned; general discontent in the party in the
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V[an] Buren, M[artin] Continued.
State; the test of a good administration; assur
ances of his friendship; etc. A. Df. lip.
-. A. L. S. lip.
1819 Noah, M[ordecai] Mfanasseh]. New York. To Martin
JULY 13 Van Buren, Albany. Van Buren s removal from
office; his claims on the party; Clinton s alliance
with the Federalists and its political effect;
thoughts on Republican policy; wishes of the
Federalists; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1819 Betts, S[amuel] R[ossiter]. Newburgh, [N. Y.] To Mar-
JULY 23 tin Van Buren, Albany. Van Buren s removal
from office; the matter of Tompkins s candidacy,
etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1819 L[ivingston], P[eter] R. Rhinebeck, N. Y. To Martin Van
JULY 31 Buren, Albany. Indignation at Van Buren s
removal from office ; the Republicans of Dutchess
County to hold a mass meeting, etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1819 Tompkins, Daniel D. Albany. To Archibald Mclntyre,
AUG. 6 [Albany]. On settling accounts. A. Df. S. 6 p.
(Corrections in the hand of Van Buren, etc.)
1819 V[an] Buren, M[artin. Albany]. To [Winfield] Scott, New
AUG. 21 York. Denying the rumor that friendly inter
course had been broken between Scott and Van
Buren; Scott s example of heroism and the results
in elevating national character. A. Df. S. 3 p.
1819 Thompson, Smith. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
AUG. 31 Albany. The district judgeship; prefers Suth
erland, but does not wish to oppose Cantine;
wishes the President to be informed as to the
respective candidates. A. L. S. 2 p.
1819 V[an] Buren, Mfartin. Albany]. To Abraham A. Van
CT - 2 Buren, Hudson. Rejoiced at his improvement
and determination to travel; suggestions for the
journey; Barringer s notes and Hoffman s judg
ment; sends charge against Barringer. A. L. S.
3 p.
1819 Burr, Aaron. New York. To Benjamin F[ranklin]
Butler, [Sandy Hill, Washington Co., N. Y.]
As to a suit at law. Transcript. 1 p.
Transcript. 1 p.
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 35
[1819] Jefferson, Th[omas]. Monticello. To [William Cabell]
Nov. 28 Rives, [Richmond]. Transmitting an outline of a
plan for legislation on bank paper; his name not
to appear. L. S. 1 p.
1819 V[an] Buren, M[artin. Albany]. To Abr[aha]m A. Van
Nov. 29 Buren, Washington. Personal and family news;
good wishes for restoration to health; cheerful
ness in providing funds;, comparison between
Thompson and Tompkins; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1819 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. [Albany]. To G[orham] A. Worth,
Nov. 29 Cincinnati. Has just heard of Worth s troubles;
thinks he can make some telling appeals to the
mother bank; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1819 Thompson, Smith. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
DEC. 5 Albany. Van Buren s letter of Nov. 30th re
ceived; the appointment of Skinner and Suther
land; subjects for a warm session of Congress;
rumors of opposition to Clay for Speaker; the
visit of Col. Pell in regard to Tompkins s ac
counts and his interview with Crawford ; the New
York senatorship; assurances of confidence and
friendship, etc. A. L. S. 5 p.
1819 Broom, Geo[rge]. Poughkeepsie, N. Y. To Martin Van
DEC. 8 Buren, Albany. Approves the circular; char
acter of T[hompson?] A.L.S. 3 p. " Private."
1819 Williams, N[athan]. Utica, [N. Y.] To Martin Van
DEC. 9 Buren, [Albany]. As to acting against De Witt
Clinton; his course as a politician a disappoint
ment; his weakness in the Western counties.
A. L. S. 3 p.
[1819 [Van Buren, Martin. Albany]. To [the Republican mem-
c. DEC. 13] bers of the New York Legislature]. Communi
cation urging the support of Ruf us King for United
States senator; with additions and corrections
by William Learned Marcy. A. Df. (1-4, A. Df.
of Marcy). 44 p. (Printed in pamphlet form
under the title: " Considerations in favor of the
appointment of Rufus King to tlie Senate of the
U. States; submitted to the Republican Members
of the Legislature of the State of New York, by one
of their colleagues." Reviewed in the Albany
Argus, Dec. 14, 1819).
36 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
1819-20 Missouri Question. Notes on proceedings in New York;
DEC. 16- call for the Albany meeting, December 16, 1819;
Nov - 15 proceedings; resolutions; New York meeting,
Nov. 16, 1819; McNeil s resolution in Assembly,
January 13, 1820; preamble and resolutions
offered in Assembly by John C. Spencer, No
vember 10, 1820; motion by Erastus Root to
postpone, and resolutions as adopted in Senate,
Nov. 15, 1820. Copy, with comments. 10 p.
(With: Van Buren, Notes, 185- ?)
1819 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. Hudson, [N. Y.] To Mordecai
DEC. 17 M[anasseh] Noah, New York. Advising against
a proposed political meeting; Tompkins s nomi
nation; Rufus King for senator; Van Buren s
relations with Jesse Buel; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1819 Noah, M[ordecai] M[anasseh]. New York. To Martin
DEC- 19 Van Buren, Albany. Is convinced against
Tompkins meetings; Van Buren s pamphlet in
favor of King praised, but old tried friends may
not follow; proposes a ballot in place of viva
voce; Buel should sell his paper; etc. A. L. S.
3 p. " Private."
1819 Verplanck, J[ohnston]. [New York]. To Martin Van
DEC - 25 Buren, Albany. Sending a copy of the Buck-
tail Bards by J[ohn] Duer and G[ulian] Cfrom-
melin] Verplanck; asking his aid in circulating it
at Albany to annoy and injure Clinton; political
forecast; etc. A. L. S. 1 p.
1819 V[an] Buren, Mfartin. Hudson]. To George Tibbitts
[Albany?] Expressing pleasure at Tibbitts s
affiliation with the Republicans. A. Df. S. 2 p.
[1820] Tibbits, George. [Albany.] To Martin Van Buren, [Al
bany?]. Letter of [December] 28 received; an
appointment for an interview. A. L. S. 1 p.
. Transcript.
1820 Thompson, Smith. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
Albany. Has been impatient to see a certain
book; the Council of Appointment and the sena-
torship; proceedings of Congress; public ques
tions; nominations for governor and vice-presi
dent, A. L. S. 4 p.
1820 [Clinton, De Witt, Albany]. On slavery [from the Gov
ernor s speech to the Legislature]. Copy by Van
Buren. 1 p.
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 37
[1820 [Van Buren, Martin. Albany]. To D[aniel] D. Tompkins,
JAN. 17?] [Washington]. Public notification of his nomi
nation for governor of New York sent through
Jonathan Thompson; the manner in which the
nomination was made; a proposition to run the
Secretary of the Navy; etc. Copy in the hand
of John W. Edmonds. 3 p.
1820 H[amilton], J[ames] Alexander. New York]. To Martin
JAN. 18 Van Buren, Senate Chamber, Albany. Ac
knowledging his letter of the 13th; doubts and
suspicions abroad of Van Buren s views; the
Federalists shameful behavior; Tompkins as a
candidate; his accounts; VanBuren s friendliness
to Yates; etc. A. L. S. 7 p.
. Transcript. 6 p.
1820 Jones, Henry F. Albany. To Martin Van Buren, Al-
JAN. 19 bany. On Van Buren s refusal to sign the reso
lutions on the Missouri question; what passed
between them on the call for the meeting; etc.
A. L. S. 1 p.
1820 Van Buren, Martin. [Albany]. To Rufus King, [Wash-
JAN. 19 ington]. Tompkins s nomination for governor;
a proposal to bring forward Thompson should he
decline; Clinton s career and following; etc.
A. Df. 2 p. (Incomplete).
. Copy in the hand of John W. Edmonds.
3 p. (Printed: Life and correspondence of Rufus
King, VI: 252).
. Transcript.
1820 V[an] Buren, M[artin. Albany]. To Henry F. Jones, [Al-
JAN. 21 bany]. The use of his name authorized in a call
for a meeting on the Missouri question, but not
his signature to the memorial framed by the meet
ing. A. Df. 1 p.
1820 Thompson, Smith. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
JAN. 23 Albany. Official duties; disappointment at the
course of the Federalists in the New York Legis
lature; the nomination of Tompkins; his ac
counts; the postmastership ; the Missouri ques
tion under discussion; who is to be lieutenant-
governor; Adams and Clinton; the reduction of
salaries, including judges ; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
38 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
1820 Edmonds, John W. Albany. To Abraham A. Van Bu-
JAN. 24 ren, Charleston, S. C. Political and other gossip;
a Clintonian speaker and council; the election of
Rufus King as United States senator; Clinton s
speech; his prospects; the nomination of Tomp-
kins for governor; lawsuits; threats of Judge Van
Ness s impeachment; the clerkship, etc. of Co
lumbia County. A. L. S. 3 p
-. 4 p.
[1820 Leonidas [Martin Van Buren. Albany]. "Leonidas on
JAN. 25 the subject of the note from Chief Justice
Spencer [Albany Register, Jan. 21, 1820]"; being
a second article on Chief Justice [Ambrose]
Spencer s remark to Gen. [Jacob] Brown on the
status of the Republican party. A. Df. 10 p.
(Printed: Albany Argus, 1820. Jan. 25; the first
article, Jan. 18).
1820 Thompson, Smith. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
JAN. 28 Albany. Tompkins determination to accept the
nomination; Mclntyre s last publication; ac
counts must be settled; a meeting with Col. Pell;
Tompkins plans; Crawford seen about the col
lector; etc. A. L. S. 6 p.
. Transcript. 2 p.
1820 Thompson, Smith. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
JAN. 30 Albany. Vice - president Tompkins s move
ments; the probability of his accepting the nomi
nation; his accounts; his own position unfavor
able; " Leonidas" and the alleged remark of
Judge Spencer to General Brown; etc. A. L. S.
4 p.
1820 King, Rufus. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Wash-
JAN. 31 ington. Two letters:
[1] Thompson s opinion of the impolicy of Tomp
kins s declining the nomination; the probabil
ity of Thompson s acceptance if Tompkins
declines; Troup for lieutenant-governor; etc.
A. L. S. 2 p. " Private and personal."
. Transcript of [1].
[2] Vice President Tompkins s departure for Albany;
the stand of the Federalists; the importance
of excluding Clinton ; a settlement of accounts
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 39
King, Rufus Continued.
indispensable ; the possibility of delaying his
reply till his arrival at Albany. A. L. S.
3 p. " Private." (Cf. King VI: 263).
. Transcript of [2]. 2 p.
1820 Betts, S[amuel] R[ossiter]. Newburgh, [N. Y.] To Mar-
JAN. 31 tin Van Buren, Albany. Proceedings of the
[Orange] County Convention; the elation of
Clinton s following; Federalists opposition; the
question of a candidate. A. L. S. 2 p.
[1820 Van Buren, [Martin. Albany.] To N[athan] Wfilliams,
C.JAN. 31] Utica, N. Y.] Inquiry in regard to Williams s
authority for a statement of Chief Justice Spencer
to Gen. [Jacob] Brown relative to the status of
the Republican party. A. Df. 2 p.
[1820 ? Van Buren, [Martin. Albany ?] To the Senate Nominat-
JAN. ?] ing Committee of the Southern District of New
York. Suggesting arrangements for the nomi
nation of [Michael] Ulshoeffer for state senator
from the Southern District. A. Df. 4 p.
1820 Sanford, Nathan. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
FEB. 3 [Albany]. The Missouri question and its con
nections; the House nearly divided upon it.
A. L. S. 4 p.
[1820 Williams, N[athan. Utica, N. Y.] To [Ambrose] Spencer,
c. FEB. 4] [Albany ?] On Spencer s remark to Gen. Brown
in regard to the status of the Republican party.
Copy. 1 p. (With: Williams to Van Buren,
1820, Feb. 4).
1820 Williams, N[athan]. Utica, [N. Y.] To Martin Van
FEB. 4 Buren, In Senate, Albany. On the conversation
between Chief Justice Spencer and General
Brown; Williams s wish to explain in the Argus;
inclosing a letter to the Chief Justice. A. L. S.
2 p.
1820 King, R[ufus]. Washington. To Martin V[an] Buren,
FEB. 6 Albany. Acknowledging his letter of the 2d;
Thompson s opinion as to Tompkins s chances;
his accounts; the Missouri question; the hesita
tion of Massachusetts; etc. A. L. S. 1 p.
1820 Crawford, [William Harris. Washington]. Extract from
FEB. 12 a report on banks [issued in obedience to a House
resolution, Mar. 1, 1819]. Copy. 1 p.
40 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
1820 Worth, G[orham] A. Cincinnati. To Martin Van Buren,
FEB. 17 Albany. His own reinstatement [as cashier ?] in
opposition to wishes of Langdon Cheves; asking
Van Buren s influence with Crawford. A. L. S.
1 p. "Private."
[1820 [New York Legislature, u Bucktail" Republican mem-
FEB. 22] bers. Albany.] Address to the public in favor
of their nominees, Daniel D. Tompkins for gov
ernor and General [Benjamin] Mooers [for lieu
tenant-governor]. Df. 33 p. (A few of the
corrections are in Van Buren s handwriting.
Printed: Albany Argus, 1820, Feb. 29.)
1820 Peck, Jedediah. Burlington, N. Y. To Martin Van
MAR. 14 Buren, Senate, Albany. Has received his letter
of the 2d; the [Otsego] County Convention on the
15th; Tompkins s accounts; plot against the Vice-
president; his own political situation; the man
agement of the school fund, etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
Transcript. 2 p.
[1820 Van Buren, Martin. [Albany?] To [James] Madison,
MAR. 15] [Montpelier]. Renewing a request for Madison s
consent to publish the Madison-Tompkins corre
spondence [relative to a cabinet position during
the war of 1812]; inclosing topics taken from
Tompkins s letter-book. A. Df. 2 p.
Transcript. 1 p.
1820 King, Rufus. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Al-
MAR - 25 bany. The New York governorship; Thomp
son s increased confidence; the matter of a certifi
cate on a question relating to himself; a message
on the Spanish or Florida business; Clay s possible
stand on recognizing a South American republic;
a tariff measure in the House; the attitude of the
South ; Crawford s report of a probable deficiency ;
financial plans; Decatur s death; etc. A. L. S.
4 p. " Private."
. Transcript. 3 p.
1820 King, Rufus. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
Senate, Albany. Acknowledging his letter of the
23d; information on the part of Tompkins;
Thompson s confidence and good spirits; the
proposed conversion of the Holland Company s
debtors into State debtors; the experience of the
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 41
King, Rufus Continued.
United States in public land sales; the instruc
tion respecting manufactures; the Spanish ques
tion; a new tariff submitted without conference
with Crawford. A. L. S. 3 p. " Private."
. Transcript. 2 p.
1820 Bellinger, C. P., and other inhabitants of Little Falls, N. Y.
MAR. 28 To [Return Jonathan Meigs, Washington]. Peti
tion asking for the reinstatement of Anson Hoi-
lister, a political friend of the Administration, to
the post-office at Little Falls, in place of the
present incumbent, Samuel Smith, a Clintonian.
Copy. 1 p.
. Transcript. 1 p.
1820 V[an] Buren, M[artin. Albany]. To Henry Meigs, Wash-
ington]. Sufferings from the rascality of deputy
postmasters; changes requested of the Post
master-general; inclosing papers. Copy. 1 p.
(One of the " Green bag message" letters; noted
by Hammond, Pol. Ust. A 7 . Y.. I, 557).
. Transcript. 1 p.
1820 Thompson, Smith. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
APR. 9 Albany. The announced caucus not held ; Tomp-
kins s good standing in Washington; probable
adjournment Mar. 1. A. L. S. 3 p.
. Transcript. 2 p.
1820 Meigs, H[enry]. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
APR. 1C Albany. Papers on several post-offices com
municated to the Postmaster-general; orders
issued to remove any one interfering with the due
circulation of papers and letters; etc. A. L. S.
i p .
. Transcript. 1 p.
1820 Rochester, William B. Bath, [X. Y.] To Martin Van
APR. 14 Buren, Albany. Clinton s " short session"; the
effect of the Assembly and the Senate report;
the strength of Tompkins and of Clinton com
pared ; probable votes in Steuben, Allegany , Tioga
and Cattaraugus counties; in the district; an
anecdote of General McClure; retains Van Buren
in a libel suit, Ambrose Spencer v. Erastus Shepard
and William B. Rochester. A. L. S. 3 p.
Transcript. 3 p.
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1820 Drake, John R. [Oswego ?] To R[eturn] J[onathan] Meigs,
APR. 15 Jr., [Washington]. Recommending that the
postmaster at Norwich be removed and Lot
Clark be appointed. Transcript. 1 p. (With:
Van Buren to Meigs, 1820, Apr. 4.)
1820 Talcott, Sam[ue]l A. New Hartford, [N. Y.] To Martin
APR. 15 Van Buren, Albany. A political reconnaissance
of Oswego County; Tompkins s prospects; the
effect of Van Buren s speech on Tompkins s
accounts and Oakley s bill directing a prosecu
tion. A. L. S. 3 p.
. Transcript. 2 p.
1820 Thompson, Smith. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
MAY 9 New York. Acknowledging his letter of the 7th;
half a victory better than a defeat; Clinton s
sting plucked ; the adjournment of Congress; the
President s message on the occupation of the
Floridas and Cains s judgeship; Gallatin s return
and the Patroon [Van RensselaerJ s wish; Monroe
and Tompkins to run, but no caucus; Clay s reso
lution on South American ministers; his plans;
etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
. Transcript. 2 p.
1820 Leake, I[saac] Q. Castleton, Staten Island. To Martin
MAY 28 Van Buren, Albany. On a proposition from
Jesse Buel on the purchase of the Argus; wishes
him to name a colleague; the state printer the
child of the Republican party; asks his advice
and assistance; the support of the party an indis
pensable condition; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
. Transcript. 2 p.
1820 V[an] Buren, M[artin. Albany]. To Abr[aha]m A. Van
MAY 31 Buren, Ghent. Draft received; his own wish to
realize the advances made last winter; financial
pressure. A. L. S. 1 p.
. Transcript. 1 p.
1820 V[an] Buren, M[artin. Albany]. To G[orham] A. Worth,
[Cincinnati]. Reasons for not writing; holy zeal
and industry to rid the state of a junta loathed
by all good men; political outlook; Worth s
affairs; advice to be patient; impressions of
Langdon Cheves; no objection to Worth s
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 43
V[an] Buren, M[artin] Continued.
fidelity to Clinton, etc.; protest against puffing
in verse; significance of Clinton s election; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p.
. Transcript. 3 p.
1820 Herkimer County, Inhabitants. Herkimer, [N. Y.] To
JUNE 1 Return Jonathan Meigs, [Washington]. Petition
for the removal of David Holt, postmaster in the
village of Herkimer, on account of partisan ac
tivity, and for the appointment of Jabez Fox;
the politics of the signers; etc. Copy. 3 p.
. Transcript. 4 p.
1820 Meigs, H[enry]. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Al-
JUNE 5 bany. Sending a copy of Van Buren s letter on
postmasters. A. L. S. 1 p.
. Transcript. 1 p.
1820 Van Ness, C[ornelius] P[eter]. Burlington, [Me.] To
JULY 25 Martin Van Buren, Albany. On business with
his brother William P. Van Ness. A. L. S. 3 p.
. Transcript. 2 p.
1820 V[an] Buren, M[artin. Albany]. To G[orham] A. Worth,
AUG. 27 Cincinnati. His inability to be of service to
Worth; news from Mrs. Worth; etc. A. L. S.
2 p.
. Transcript. 2 p.
1820 Hamilton, James Alexander]. New York. Affidavit on
OCT. 18 Van Buren s conduct in conducting the cause
of the People against John W. Thorn, Valen
tine N. Livingston and Henry D. Tracy, in
view of unfounded charges in the Statesman,
October 13. A. D. S. 1 p. (With : Hamilton to
Van Buren, 1820, Oct. 23).
. Transcript. 1 p.
1820 Hamilton, James Alexander] and H. Maxwell. New
OCT. 19 York. Second statement on Van Buren s con
duct in the People v. John W. Thorn and others
for conspiracy to defraud the Merchants Bank of
New York. A. D. S. 2 p. (With: Hamilton
to Van Buren, 1820, Oct. 23).
. Transcript. 2 p.
1820 Hamilton, James Alexander]. New York. To Martin
OCT. 23 Van Buren, Albany. Sending copies of his
statements on Van Buren s conduct in connec-
44 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
Hamilton, James Alexander} Continued.
tion with The People v. Thorn and others;
offering his aid to put down calumny; reasons
why neither Jones nor Munro signs either state
ment. A. L. S. 2 p.
. Transcript. 2 p.
1820 Herkimer County Convention. Herkimer. Resolution call-
OCT. 30 ing for the prompt removal of David Holt, post
master at Herkimer, for party reasons; recom
mendation of Jabez Fox for the place; signed
by John Herkimer, chairman, and Abijah Mann,
secretary. Copy. 1 p.
. Transcript. 1 p.
[1820 V[an] B[uren], M[artin. Albany]. To George Tibbitts,
OCT. ?] [Albany]. On Tibbitts s proposal of terms for
entering the Republican party; no stipulations
as to appointments possible for the Van Buren
candidates for the Council. A. Dr. 2 p.
. Transcript. 2 p.
1820 Porter, P[eter] B[uel]. Canandaigua, [N. Y.] To Martin
Nov. l Van Buren, Albany. On retaliation on oppo
nents and removals from office; some exceptions;
popularity of the canal policy ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
. Transcript. 3 p.
1820 V[an] Buren, M[artin. Albany]. To James Alexander]
Nov - 2 Hamilton, New York. Gratitude for Hamilton s
attention to the base attack in the Statesman;
asking a modified statement signed by Jones;
relations between Jones and Varick understood;
etc, A. L. S. 2 p.
. Transcript. 2 p.
1820 Meigs, H[enry]. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
Nov - 26 [Albany]. His letter of the 19th received; his letter
relating to postmasters and the Postmaster Gen
eral s action; Thompson s opinion of the letter;
efforts of the Clintonians to obtain a copy; the
Government s delicacy on local politics; Meigs s
vote for Speaker; Clinton s presumptuous note;
his rejection of the Convention proposition;
Jonathan Thompson s nomination for the col-
lectorship of New York. A. L. S. 4 p.
Transcript. 3 p.
PAPERS OF MARTIX VAN BUREN 45
1820 King, Rufus. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Al-
DEC. l bany. Governor [Clinton] s course; the old
post-office controversy; Jonathan Thompson s
appointment; the election of Taylor as speaker;
etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1820 Thompson, Smith. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
DEC. 18 Albany. Acknowledging his letter of the 12th;
his own health; Duer s letter on Smith s appoint
ment; no present opening for S[mith] to be sent
abroad; De Witt Clinton s singular charge against
the general government; Van Buren s letter not
shown to the President; the question of senator;
the prospect of Missouri s admission. A. L. S.
4 p.
. Transcript. 2 p.
1820 Noah, M[ordecai] M[anasseh]. New York. To Martin
DEC. 29 Van Buren, Albany. Phillips s new paper at
Canandaigua; Van Ness s plans to defeat Van
Buren s nomination as senator; Noah s candi
dacy for sheriff [of New York]; his backers and
opposers; Clinton and the canal commissioner-
ship; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
. Transcript. 2 p.
1820 Hamilton, James Alexander]. New York. To Martin
DEC. 31 Van Buren, Albany. Acknowledging Van Bu
ren s letter of the 20th; the publication of
Richard Varick s letter; the ballot for senator;
Van Ness s withdrawal of opposition; Van Buren
and a convention; the question of abolishing the
Council of Appointment ; Clintonians policy ; sug
gestions for judiciary reforms; the political influ
ence of the suggested change; Van Buren s opin
ion desired; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
. Transcript. 6 p.
[1820?] [Van Buren, Martin. Albany ?] Notes on corporations.
A. Df. 3 p.
[c. 1820?] [Van Buren, Martin. Albany?] To [Jesse Buel, Albany].
On Chancellor Kent. A. Df. 3 p. (Incom
plete).
1821 Meigs, H[enry]. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
JAN. 5 [Albany]. Sending copies of papers just received
from the Postmaster-general [Return Jonathan
Meigs]. A. L. S. 1 p.
. Transcript. 1 p.
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1821 Meigs, H[enry]. Washington. To M[artin] V[an] Buren,
JAN. 6 [Albany]. Answering his letter of the 20th
inquiring as to the copies of Van Buren s and
Drake s letters given to Clinton s friends by the
Postmaster-general. A. L. S. 1 p.
. Transcript. 1 p.
[1821 [Van Buren, Martin. Albany]. To [Rufus] King, [Wash-
JAN. 14] ington]. The convention bill in the Legislature ;
De Witt Clinton s efforts to secure support; why
he should be opposed. A. Df. 4 p. (Final
form printed : Life and Correspondence of Rufus
King, vi:375).
1821 Gardenier, B[arent]. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
JAN. 20 [Albany]. Asking to be appointed clerk of the
sittings; his political record; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
. Transcript. 5 p.
1821 Thompson, Smith. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
JAN. 30 Albany. Van Buren s " postmaster letter" and
Clinton s manner of supporting his charges;
Ketcham s barefaced lie; threats against Lan
sing s tenants; officers of the General Government
who supported Clinton; the senatorship; repre
sentation in the House; appointments inDutchess
County; army and navy legislation; his own
"house on the hill;" etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
. Transcript. 2 p.
[1821 Noah, M[ordecai] Mfanasseh]. Albany. To Martin Van
FEB - 15 Buren, Albany. Thanks to Van Buren and the
[Council of Appointment] for his appointment as
sheriff of the City and County of New York.
A. N. S. 1 p.
. Transcript. 1 p.
1821 King, Rufus. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Al-
FEB - 18 bany. Congratulations on his election to the
Senate; [Solomon] Van Rensselaer and his rela
tions with Clinton; state and United States
rights; characterization of the Executive and of
the House ; commercial and pecuniary difficulties
and actual embarassments of the Government.
A. L. S. 3 p.
. Transcript. 3 p.
1821 Adams, John Quincy. Washington. To R[ollin] C[arolus]
FEB - 24 Mallory, [Washington]. On the expenses and
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Adams, John Quincy Continued.
salaries of the Commissioners on the Northeast
Boundary. Copy. 2 p. (With: Van Ness to
Van Buren, 1829, June 21.)
1821 Fanning, Henry. New Rochelle, [N. Y.] To Martin Van
FEB. 28 Buren, Albany. As to modifying the law for the
relief of the children and devisees of Frederick
Davoue, deceased; Van Buren responsible for
the law as it stands; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1821 [Van Buren, Martin and others]. Albany, N. Y. To
MAR. 12 Busti[?]. The Holland [Land] Company and its
agency; a political movement against it; the
impolicy of making it a political factor. A. Df.
3 p.
[1821 [Van Buren, Martin. Albany]. To Henry Fanning, [New
MAR.?] Rochelle]. Answering Fanning s letter of Feb.
28 on the law on the Davoue matter, etc. A.
Dr. 3 p.
1821 Sidney, Algernon [Spencer Roane.] "On the lottery de-
MAY 29- cision, nos. 2 and 5." Printed; in the Richmond
JuNE 8 Enquirer; No. 2, May 29, 5 columns; no. 5,
June 8, 2 columns. (Printed: John P. Branch
historical papers of Randolph- Macon Oollege, n;
91-108, 152-183.)
1821 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. Albany. To Elisha Foot, [Bur-
JUNE 16 lington? Otsego Co., N. Y.]. Accepting the
Otsego County Republican nomination for the
Constitutional Convention. A. Dr. S. 2 p.
. Transcript. 1 p.
1821 Clinton, De Witt. Albany. To the Earl of Dalhousie,
SEPT. 4 [Quebec]. On the extradition of Jacob Smith.
Copy. 1 p. (With: Clinton, Message, 1822,
Jan. 2.)
1821 Beardsley, Samuel. Rome, [N. Y.] To Ela Collins, In
SEPT. 20 Convention, Albany. Van Buren s report on the
appointing power; the manner of electing justices
of the peace; election of judges; the proposed
amendment a satire on their former political
course. A. L. S. 3 p.
1821 Ulshoeffer, Mpchael]. New York. To M[artin] Van Buren,
SEPT. 21 Albany. Objections to Van Buren s report on the
appointing power. A. L. S. 4 p.
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1821 Dalhousie, Earl of. Quebec. To De Witt Clinton, [Al-
OCT. 25 bany]. On the rendition of Jacob Smith for
trial for forgery. Copy. 2 p. (With: Clinton,
Message, 1822," Jan. 2).
[1821 V[an] B[uren], M[artin. Albany]. To John A. King. On
OCT. 28] the doings of the Convention and some partial
estrangements with the Kings and their follow
ing. A. Df. 3 p. (Printed in part: King, vi:
422).
. Transcript. 2 p.
1821 V[an] Buren, M[artin. Albany?] " A statement of de-
Nov. mands left in the hands of B. F. Butler, Esq.,
by M. V. Buren, Nov. 1821." A. Df. 14 p.
1821 Dudley, Cha[rle]s E[dward]. Albany. To Martin Van
DEC. 21 Buren, Washington. Has received his letter of
the 15th; the restoration of friendly intercourse
between Van Buren andElisha Skinner; motives
that actuated the Judge in the Convention; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
. Transcript. 3 p.
1821 Dudley, Cha[rle]s Efdward]. Albany. To Martin Van
DEC. 23 Buren, Washington. On the possibility and expe
diency of obtaining a national grant for the com
pletion of the Erie and Champlaiii canals; Van
Buren s advocacy of internal improvements.
A. L. S. 3 p.
. Transcript. 2 p.
[1821?] [Van Buren, Martin. Washington?] "Notes of order."
A. D. 6 p.
[1821?] [Van Buren, Martin. Albany?] Notes on the relation
between the state and the Federal judiciary;
including notes on Hampden s [Spencer Roane s]
letters on the case of Cohens v. Virginia, [etc.]
A. Df. 19 p. (Roane s letters on Cohens v.
Virginia [Richmond Enquirer, 1821, May 25f.]
were signed "Algernon Sidney;" "Hampden"
was the pen-name for an earlier series printed in
the Enquirer. See above, 1821, June 29-Aug.8;
see also: The John P. Branch hist, papers, v. 1-2.)
[1821?] Watson, [Elkanah. Albany?] "Copley, the American
painter, Lord Lyndhurst s father; [his portrait
of the author]." Clipping; reprinted from: Men
and Times of the Revolution.
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 49
1822 Clinton, [De Witt. Albany]. Message to the Legisla-
JAN. 2 ture on the extradition of Jacob Smith. Copy
(extract). 2 p.
1822 King, R[ufus], and M[artin] V[an] Buren, Washington.
JAN. 3 To the Postmaster-general [Return Jonathan
Meigs, Washington]. Asking to be informed of
the determination of the Department before the
vacancy in the Albany postmastership is filled,
in order to secure a fit and full opportunity for
a representation on the subject. A. Df. of Van
Buren. 2 p.
. Transcript. 1 p.
1822 Meigs, R[eturn] J[onathan]. General Post-office, [Wash-
JAN. 4 ington]. To Rufus King and M[artin] Van Buren,
Senate, U. S., [Washington]. Answering their
letter of the 3d in regard to the appointment of
a new postmaster at Albany; an application in
favor of Gen. Solomon Van Rensselaer now be
fore the President; etc. A. L. S. 1 p.
1822 Tompkins, Daniel D., Rufus King, and M[artin] V[an] Bu-
JAN. 4 ren. Washington. To Return J[onathan] Meigs,
[Washington]. Asking two weeks delay in the
appointment of a postmaster at Albany that the
citizens of that place may express an opinion.
L. S. 2 p.
. Transcript. 1 p.
1822 Meigs, R[eturn] J[onathan], Jr. Gen. Post-office, Wash-
JAN. 4 ington. To D[aniel] D. Tompkins, Rufus King,
and M[artin] Van Buren, [Washington]. Answer
ing their letter of [Jan. 4] regarding the appoint
ment at Albany. A. L. S. 1 p.
. Transcript. 1 p.
1822 V[an] B[uren], Mfartin]. Washington. To [James Mon-
JAX. 5 roe, Washington]. Sending copies of corre
spondence with the Postmaster-general; asking
for a delay in the appointment that the citizens
may be further heard; etc. A. L. S. 1 p.
1822 Cantine, Moses I. Albany. To Martin Van Buren,
JAN. 6 [Washington]. Solomon Van Rensselaer and the
Albany appointment; other candidates; his can
didacy and Worth s; a partial meeting at Ved-
der s, mostly of Southwick s creatures; Mayell s
40803 10 4
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Cantine, Moses J. Continued.
situation; the effect of failure on the paper; let
ters sent out to Ritchie and others to test [post-
office] suppression. A. L. S. 3 p.
. Transcript. 3 p.
1822 Meigs, R[eturn] J[onathan]. Washington. To Daniel D.
JAN. 7 Tompkins and Mfartin] V[an] Buren, [Washing
ton]. Delay in the Albany appointment deemed
inexpedient; etc. Copy. 1 p.
. Transcript. 1 p.
1822 Monroe, James. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
JAN. 7 [Washington]. On Van Buren s request for delay
in the Albany appointment. Copy. 2 p.
1822 Tompkins, Daniel D., and M[artin] V[an] Buren. Wash-
JAN. 7 ington. To Return J[onathan] Meigs, [Wash
ington]. Summary of their previous corre
spondence on the Albany appointment; recom
mendation of John Lansing, Jr., for the place;
Van Rensselaer s unfitness; etc. L. S. 8 p.
. Transcript. 5 p.
1822 Meigs, R[eturn] J[onathan, Jr.]. Gen. Post-office, [Wash-
JAN. 8 ington]. To D[aniel] D. Tompkins and M[artin]
Van Buren, [Washington]. Answering their
communication of [Jan. 7] on the Albany ap
pointment. Copy. 1 p.
. Transcript. 1 p.
1822 Ulshoeffer, Mpchael]. Albany. To Martin Van Buren, In
JAN - 13 Senate, Washington. Indignation at the ap
pointment of Van Rensselaer; the presidential
question and a caucus; increase in Republican
strength; the appointment of presidential elec
tors; Noah s attack upon the Speaker; a debate
on the propriety of answering the Governor s
speech. A. L. S. 2 p.
. Transcript. 2 p.
1822 Gallatin, [Albert, Paris]. To [John Quincy] Adams,
[Washington]. On claims against France for
vessels lost while the Berlin and Milan decrees
were in force. Copy (extract). 1 p. (With:
Rives to Van Buren, 1831, Sept. 29).
1822 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To E[rastus] Root,
[Albany?] Declining to consider the place of
Chief Justice of New York; approval of the re-
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 51
V[an] Buren, M[artin] Continued.
appointment of the present judges; the Senate
considering the question of imprisonment for
debt. A. Df. 3 p.
. Transcript. 2 p.
1822 Dudley, Cha[rle]s E[dward] ; and others. Albany. To
JAN. 22 Daniel D. Tompkins and Martin Van Buren,
Washington. Sending the memorial and re
monstrance addressed to the President by a
general meeting of Republican citizens of Albany
against the appointment of Solomon Van Rensse-
laer; thanks for their prompt action in opposing
the appointment. L. S. of Chairman Cha[rle]s E.
Dudley. 2 p.
. Transcript. 2 p.
1822 Ulshoeffer, M[ichael]. Albany. To M[artin] Van Buren,
JAN. 27 Washington. Sending a draft of proceedings of
the meeting [Jan. 21?]; Van Buren s influence
and opponents; the question of the presidency;
Noah s mad course; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
. Transcript. 2 p.
[1822 Ulshoeffer, M[ichael]. [Albany]. To Martin Van Buren,
JAN. 31] In Senate, Washington. The war upon the Post
master-general and its bearing upon the political
fortunes of the New York delegation, etc. ; Re
publican policy in reference to Monroe ; the John
Taylor meeting; New York and the presidency;
etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
. Transcript. 4 p.
[1822 Hamilton, James A., et alii ads. William W. Van Ness.
JAN.?] New York Supreme Court, [January term, 1822].
Van Buren s brief and papers for the defendants.
A. Df. of Van Buren (p. 1, copy). 41 p. (Of.
N. Y. 0. L. Rep. 6:827f., 957; Johnson, 19:349f.
and20:125f.)
1822 Ulshoeffer, M[ichael]. Albany. To M[artin] Van Buren,
FEB. 2 I n Senate, Washington. The use of Van Buren s
letters to himself and those to Knower and Dud
ley; the opening of the campaign in style; inclos
ing a printed paper attributed to the writer of
the pamphlet about King s last election. A. L. S.
IP-
Transcript. 1. p.
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1822 Duer, W[illiam] A. Albany. To M[artin] Van Buren,
FEB. 7 [Washington]. The choice of regents; candidates
and maneuvers; the matter of the governorship;
rumors about Van Buren. A. L. S. 3 p.
1822 Talcott, Sam[ue]l A. Albany. To Martin Van Buren,
FEB. 7 [Washington]. Van Buren s conduct in the
Albany post-office matter commended; a quota
tion from a correspondent as to its good effect;
the governorship; the presidential succession.
A. L. S. 3 p.
. Transcript. 3 p.
1822 Hammond, Jabez D[elano]. Cherry Valley, [N. Y.] To
FEB. 9 Martin Van Buren, In Senate, Washington.
Doty for a judgeship; criticism of Van Buren s
letter to the Postmaster-general; the effect of
the new State Constitution. A. L. S. 2 p.
[1822 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. Outline of a speech
FEB. 12] in opposition to a bill introduced into the Senate
[Jan. 16] to confirm the title of the Marquis de
Maison Rouge to a Spanish land-grant in Loui
siana. A. Df. 12 p. (Incomplete.)
1822 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To Benjamin F[rank-
FEB. 12 lin] Butler, Albany. His debut in the Senate
in a speech in opposition to the claim of the Mar
quis de Maison Rouge; grounds of attack; etc.
A. L. S. 2 p. "Private."
. Transcript. 1 p.
1822 Ulshoeffer, M[ichael]. Albany. To M[artin] V[an] Buren,
FEB. 17 [Washington]. P. B. Porter "the gentleman
from the westward in the handbill"; a caucus,
a proposed extra session, and the gubernatorial
nomination; VanBuren s Georgetown residence,
his alleged aristocratic leanings, and his rela
tions with [Rufus] King;" the "bank proceed
ings here." A. L. S. 3 p.
. Transcript. 2 p.
1822 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To G[orham] A.
FEB - 18 Worth, New York. On the matter of a govern
ment position for Worth; advising efforts to get
into independent business; his own aversion to
the governorship and satisfaction with his present
place; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
-. 2 p.
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1822 Spencer, A[mbrose]. Albany. To Martin Van Buren,
FEB. 23 Washington. Asking for his aid in obtaining a
place on the Macedonian, Captain Biddle, for
his son William; his reluctance to address per
sonally the Secretary of the Navy [Thompson];
thanks for documents. A. L. S. 1 p. " Con
fidential."
. Transcript. 1 p.
1822 Knower, B[enjamin]. Albany. To Martin Van Buren,
MAR. 4 [Washington]. Acknowledging his letter of the
18th; regrets at the possibility of losing Van
Buren from the State; results of the caucus on
the nomination of governor; candidates; cere
monies inaugurating the new Constitution; pro
posed amendment of the National Constitution;
the bank question; an office asked for William
Broome. A. L. S. 4 p.
. Transcript. 3 p.
1822 Ulshoeffer, M[ichael]. Albany. To M[artin] V[an] Buren,
MAR. 11 Washington. The nomination of governor; the
candidates; Van Buren s residence in George
town; the Republican Sentinel apparently under
RadcliftVs influence; the dispersion of the bank
lobby; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
. Transcript. 3 p.
1822 Noah, M[ordecai] M[anasseh]. New York. To Martin
MAR. 12 Van Buren, In Senate, Washington. Ingraham
an applicant for the place of appraiser now held
by Prall; the prospect of a grand split in the Fall;
a complaint that Van Buren takes no part in
settling the governorship; Sharpe pushing the
General Committee to make trouble. A. L. S.
Ip.
. Transcript. 1 p.
1822 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. Richmond. To G[orham] A.
MAR. 16 Worth, New York. Van Buren s relations with
Judge Van Ness; the charge that Van Buren
communicated the identity of Aristides to Judge
Spencer; the charge of having been concerned in
the affair of the Bank of America; etc. A. L. S.
6 p.
. Transcript. 4 p.
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1822 Ulshoeffer,M[ichael]. Albany. To Martin Van Buren, In
MAR. 19 Senate, Washington. Yates for governor and
Root for lieutenant-governor; records of ballots
inclosed; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. (Inclosure 4 p.)
. Transcript. 1 p. (Inclosure 4 p.)
1822 Spencer, A[mbrose]. Albany. To Martin Van Buren,
MAR. 28 [Washington]. Acknowledging his letter of the
4th; thanks for his interest in furthering [Wil
liam Spencer s] wishes; his advocacy of Yates
for Governor; the Irish story; a rumor of Van
Buren s trip to Europe and marriage; inclosing
a letter for Elisha Jenkins. A. L. S. 2 p.
. Transcript. 2 p.
1822 Ulshoeffer,M[ichael]. Albany. ToM[artin]VanBuren ; In
APR. 2 Senate, Washington. Rumors as to the political
and matrimonial purposes of Van Buren s trip to
Virginia; New York politics; a remark as to polit
ical affairs in Washington; etc. A. L. S. 8 p.
. Transcript. 4 p.
1822 Tillotson, Rfobert]. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
APR. 3 [Washington]. Van Buren s opinion desired in
regard to the avoidance of a possible lawsuit;
papers sent through Judge Skinner; etc. A. L. S.
IP-
. Transcript. 1 p.
1822 Root, Erastus. Delhi, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Buren, In
APR. 10 Senate, Washington. "The Irish" of Pennsyl
vania; praise for Van Buren s course. A. L. S.
lp.
[1822 [Van Buren, Martin. Albany]. To [Solomon Van Rens-
AuG - 31 1 selaer]. Delegates gone to the Convention for the
nomination of senator; his own attitude and in
tentions; gratification at the confidence bestowed
upon him. A. Df. 3 p.
. Transcript. 2 p.
1822 King, Rufus. Jamaica, [L. I.] To Martin Van Buren,
SEPT - 24 Albany. Political and personal gossip; a recent
visit to Boston andWaltham; Gore; theOtises;
Adams, Crawford, Russell; articles in the Wash
ington Republican on Van Buren and Noah; the
Massachusetts governorship; Van Buren and
Brackenridge; Archer; fever in the city; Wash
ington lodgings; judiciary matters; etc. A. L. S.
3 p.
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAX BUREN 55
1822 King, Rufus. Jamaica, [L. I.] To Martin Van Buren,
Nov. 3 Albany. Silence as to Van Buren s movements;
division in his own district over sheriff, senators
and representatives; Noah s prospects; Wendover
and the Centinel; Coleman s attitude; Washing
ton lodgings; Union Tavern at Georgetown
favored; Crawford s offer of accommodations;
Col. William s re-election; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
. Transcript. 3 p.
1822 Cantine, Moses I. Albany. To Martin Van Buren,
DEC. 2 Washington. Governor Yates takes the Stafford
house; rumor of a caucus in New York to map
out a path for the new governor; playing upon
his jealousy of independence; family news: etc.
A. L. S. 1 p.
. Transcript. 1 p.
1822 Hoyt, Jesse. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Wash-
DEC. 5 ington. Conversation with Matthew L. Davis
about Van Buren and Eckford in Philadelphia.
A. L. S. 4 p.
1822 Van Ness, C[ornelius] Pfeter], Burlington, [Me.] "Re-
DEC. 7 marks on the validity of the act of Congress
passed Mar. 3, 1821, entitled An act establishing
the salaries of the commissioners and agents ap
pointed under the treaty of Ghent. " ; Copy.
3 p. (With: Porter to Van Buren, 1822, Dec.
31).
. Transcript. 9 p.
1822 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. To [Joseph C.] Yates,
DEC. 10 [Albany]. Recommending Sutherland for the
Supreme Court; Duer also for a judicial ap
pointment; Cantine s claims to recognition; dis
avowal of a rumored attempt to dictate Yates
policy; etc. A. Df. 7 p.
. Transcript. 4 p.
1822 Van Ness, C[ornelius] P[eter]. Burlington, [Me.] To
DEC. 12 Peter B[uel] Porter. [Black Rock, ?N. Y.]. Send
ing his own opinion [Dec. 7] on the salaries of the
commissioners under the Treaty of Ghent. Copy .
Ip. (With: Porter toVanBuren,1822,Dec.31).
. Transcript. 1 p.
1822 Verplanck, J[ohnston. New York]. To M[artin] Van
DEC. 14 Buren, Washington. Asking Van Buren s sup
port of Blunt s offer for the contract to supply
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Verplanck, J[ohnst on] Continued.
the United States lighthouses with oil; party
schisms healing; Clay s friends in New York.
A. L. S. 2 p.
. Transcript. 2 p.
1822 V[an] Buren, Mfartin]. Washington. To J[ohnston] Ver-
DEC. 22 planck, [New York]. Promising to serve Blunt if
possible; the question of Bank directors; Clay s
friends and his pretensions to the presidency ; the
action of Ohio and Missouri; the important part
to be played by New York; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
. Transcript. 2 p.
1822 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To [Jacob Suther-
DEC. 24 land ? Albany ?]. His nomination, etc., and Van
Buren s letter to Judge Yates; denial of an alleged
remark to John Duer. A. L. S. 1 p.
1822 Porter, P[eter]B[uel]. Black Rock, [N.Y.] To Martin Van
DEC. 31 Buren, [Washington]. On the reduction of sala
ries of commissioners under the Treaty of Ghent ;
Van Ness on the constitutionality of the law; his
own book on the Western termination of the Erie
Canal; will go with the body of Republicans on
the presidential question; etc. A. L. S. "Con
fidential." 3 p. (Inclosure, 4 p.)
[1822 R[andolph, John, of Roanoke. Washington], To Martin
or 1823 ] Van Buren, Union Tavern, Georgetown. Ex
pressing the regret of "Miss Wildfire and Mr. R."
at missing the company of Mr. Van Buren and
"King Caucus s" company to Riverdale. A. N.
IP-
[Bet. 1822 [Cambreleng, Churchill Caldom. Washington ?] Notes
on the annual income of British sovereigns.
[1066-1803]. A. Df. 3 p.
1823 Root, Erastus. Albany. To Martin Van Buren, Wash
ington. As to the interpretation of the Consti
tution on the session of the Legislature; William
H. Crawford the only "Democratic" candidate;
the "Radicals." A. L. S. 2 p.
1823 Dudley, Cha[rle]s E[dward]. Albany. To Martin Van
Buren, Washington. On the course of events at
Albany; judicial appointments; qualifications
and opportunities of the governorship ; nomina
tions for State officers; his own official and politi
cal situation; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 57
1823 Skinner, Roger. [Albany]. To Martin Van Buren, Sen-
FEB. 15] ate, Washington. The political effect of Marcy s
appointment as comptroller; Governor Yates s
isolation; his unfriendliness to Van Buren; news
of Mrs. Can tine and of Van Buren s children; Van
Buren s projected trip to Virginia; the State
printing; candidates for district attorney; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
. Transcript. 2 p.
1823 Duer, Wfilliam] A. Albany. To Mfartin] Van Buren,
FEB. 17 [Washington]. Acknowledging his letter of the
9th; State judicial appointments; Marcy s ap
pointment as comptroller; reasons of his own
failure to receive an appointment; asking for
Van Buren s aid; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
. Transcript. 3 p.
1823 King, Charles. New York. To Mfartin] Van Buren,
FEB. 28 [Washington]. Asking Van Buren s co-opera
tion with [Rufus King] in securing for the writer
the position of navy agent made vacant by the
resignation of Robert Swartwout. A. L. S. 1 p.
. Transcript. 1 p.
1823 Sutherland, Jacob. Albany. To Mfartin] Van Buren,
MAR. 3 [Washington]. The Governor s disposition to
ward Van Buren; reason for satisfaction with the
writer s results. A. L. S. 3 p.
1823 Thompson, Smith. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
MAR. 17 [Albany]. On Thompson s chances to secure the
support of New York, etc., for the presidency;
next winter s caucus; asking Van Buren s opin
ion; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
. Transcript. 3 p.
1823 Thompson, Smith. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
MAR. 21 Albany. Asking for a prompt answer to his let
ter of [Mar. 17] and for the truth in reference to
rumors about Van Buren s activity in connection
with the presidential question. A. L. S. 1 p.
. Transcript. 1 p.
1823 Thompson, Smith. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
MAR. 25 Albany. On the proffered United States Su
preme Court appointment ; his hesitation about
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Thompson, Smith Continued.
accepting and his inclination to present Van Bu-
ren s name in case of non-acceptance. A. L. S.
3 p.
. Transcript. 3 p.
1823 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. New York. To Smith Thompson,
MAR. 30 [Washington]. Answering Thompson s letter of
Mar. 25, in reference to a Supreme Court appoint
ment; Van Buren s opinions; King s advice; the
presidential question; etc. Copy. 3 p.
. Transcript. 4 p.
1823 King, Rufus. Jamaica. To J[ohn]Q[uincy] Adams, [Wash-
APR. 1 ington]. On the Supreme Court appointment;
Smith Thompson; Van Buren. Copy. 1 p.
"Confidential." (With: King to VanBuren, 1823,
Apr. 6; printed: King, VI, 512).
. Transcript. 1 p.
1823 King, Rufus. Jamaica. To President [James] Monroe,
APR. 2 [Washington]. Recommending Van Buren for the
Supreme Court vacancy ; Smith Thompson and
the motives for his declining. Copy. 3 p.
(With: King to Van Buren, 1823, Apr. 6; printed:
King, VI: 512-14).
. Transcript. 4 p.
1823 King, Rufus. Jamaica, [L. I.] To Martin Van Buren,
APR- 4 [Albany ?]. Sending copies of his letters to John
Quincy Adams, April 1, 1823, and to James Mon
roe, April 2, 1823, on Van Buren and the Su
preme Court vacancy. A. L. S. 1 p. (With:
King to Van Buren, 1823, Apr. 6.)
. Transcript. 1 p.
1823 King, Rufus. [Jamaica]. To Martin Van Buren, Albany.
ApR - 6 Sending copies of his letters, Apr. 1-4, in regard
to the Supreme Court appointment; advice.
A. L. S. 1 p.
1823 Thompson, Smith. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
Albany. Van Buren s letter on the Supreme
Court appointment shown to the President; the
President s intentions; etc. A. L. S. 1 p.
(Printed: King, VI: 515).
. Transcript. 1 p.
1823 [Adams, John Quincy]. Washington. To Rufus King,
Jamaica, L. I. Answering King s letter of [Apr.]
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 59
[Adams, John Quincy] Continued.
4 on the Supreme Court appointment. Copy.
(With: King to Van Buren, 1823, Apr. 10.
Printed: King, VI: 514).
. Transcript. 1 p.
1823 King, Rufus. [Jamaica, L. I.] To Martin Van Buren,
APR. 10 Albany. Sending a copy of Adams s letter of
[Apr. 7]; delay in receipt by Thompson of Van
Buren s letter; etc. A. L. S. 1 p.
. Transcript. 1 p.
1823 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. Albany. To S[mith] Thompson,
APR. 15 Washington. The Supreme Court question; his
own disappointment at the President s delaying
the decision. A. Dr. S. 2 p. (Appended to:
Thompson to Van Buren, 1823, Apr. 6; printed:
King, VI: 516-17).
. Transcript. 2 p.
1823 King, Rufus. Jamaica. To Martin Van Buren, Albany.
APR. 18 Advice as to the course to be pursued by Van
Buren; sending a copy of a letter to Adams, Apr.
18. A. L. S. 1 p.
. Transcript. 1 p.
1823 King, Rufus. Jamaica. To John Quincy Adams, [Wash-
APR. 18 ington]. Answering Adams s letter of [Apr.] 7
on the Supreme Court appointment; the impolicy
of postponement; etc. Copy. 2 p. (Appended
to: King to Van Buren, 1823, Apr. 18; printed:
King, VI: 524).
. Transcript. 1 p.
1823 Adams, J[ohn] Q[uincy. Washington]. To Rufus King,
[APR. 21] [Jamaica, L. I]. Answering Adams s letters of
the 10th and 18th. Copy. 1 p. (In: King to
Van Buren, 1823, Apr. 28. Printed in part:
King, VI: 524.)
1823 Thompson, Smith. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
APR. 25 Albany. His own refusal of the Supreme Court
appointment; Adams s interview with the Presi
dent, etc. A. L. S. 2 p. (Printed: King, VI:
517).
. Transcript. 1 p.
1823 King, Rufus. Jamaica, [L. I.] To Martin Van Buren,
APR. 28 Albany. Sending a copy of a letter of John
60 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
King, Rufus Continued.
Quincy Adams [Apr. 21]; the caucus proceedings
at Albany. A. L. S. 1 p.
. Transcript. 2 p.
[1823? [Van] Rensselaer. S[tephen. Albany?] To M[artin] Van
APR.?] Buren, [Albany?] Acknowledging a letter and
inclosures; his own hope that the President will
give Van Buren the [Supreme Court] appoint
ment. A. L. S. 1 p.
. Transcript. 1 p.
1823 Smith, S[amuel]. Baltimore. To Martin Van Buren, Al-
MAY 1 bany. Thanks for a resolution; its encourage
ment to Clay; his own candidacy for the speaker-
ship; presidential candidates. A. L. S. 1 p.
[1823 Van Buren, Martin. [Albany]. To Rufus King, [Jamaica,
MAY 2] L. I.] Answering King s letter of [Apr. 28]; the
favorable impression made by Adams; the caucus
proceedings -and his own position; etc. A. Df.
4 p. (Printed: King, VI.: 528.)
. Transcript. 2 p.
1823 C[rawford] W[illiam] Hfarris]. Washington. To Martin
MAY 9-19 V[an] Buren, [Albany]. The President and can
didates for the vice-presidency; the Supreme
Court vacancy; elections in Virginia; Nathan
Sanford and a justiceship. A. L. S. 4 p.
1823 Macon, Xath[anie]l. Buck Spring, [N. C.] To Martin Van
MAY 9 Buren, Albany. On the plan of a national cau
cus for nominating a president, as outlined in the
Albany caucus resolutions; Jefferson s principles
out of fashion; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
. Transcript. 2 p.
1823 Taylor, John. Caroline, Va. To Martin Van Buren, Al-
^ IAY 12 bany. Thanks for the Albany caucus resolu
tions; his own farming occupations; the state of
his political opinions; his book on the principles
of government; the eight years rotation habit
and the proposed choosing of presidents by con
gressmen; his inability to give political informa
tion of value. A. L. S. 2 p.
. Transcript. 2 p.
Van Buren, Martin. New York. To Smith Thompson,
[Washington]. On an attempt to make mischief
between them in connection with Beardsley s
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAX BUREN 61
Van Buren, Martin Continued.
appointment; expection high on the results of the
race; the confidence of Randolph, Hampton, and
other Southerners: etc. A. Dr.
. Transcript. 2 p.
1823 Thompson, Smith. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
MAY 24 Albany. Acknowledging Van Buren s letter of
the 16th; his own health; plans for the Summer,
and inquiry as to the possibility of meeting Van
Buren; his freedom from jealousy; etc. A. L. S.
2 p.
. Transcript. 2 p.
1823 Thompson, Smith. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
MAY 27 New York. The appointment of Beardsley ; Van
Buren s explanation perfectly satisfactory; etc.
A. L. S. 1 p.
. Transcript. 1 p.
1823 Van Buren, Martin. New York. To Smith Thompson,
JUNE 4 [Washington]. Suggestions for a Southern tour
to secure the Summer reunion desired by Thomp
son ; his own plans ; Gouverneur s reported words
on Van Buren s candidacy for the judgeship;
Thompson s and Monroe s reputed views; etc.
A. Df. 4 p.
. Transcript. 3 p.
1823 Thompson, Smith. Washington. To M[artin] Van Buren,
JUXE 26 [New York ?]. Denial of the story referred to in
Van Buren s letter of the 4th; the possibility of
a political object s being attributed to a Southern
tour: etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
. Transcript. 2 p.
1823 Thompson, Smith. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
JULY 11 Albany. Asking if after what has passed be
tween them, he can properly accept the Supreme
Court appointment. A. L. S. 1 p. Confiden
tial." (Indorsed : " I find no copy of my answer.
It consisted of an earnest advice to him to take
the office, & he was soon after appointed M V B" ;
printed: King, VI: 525).
. Transcript. 1 p.
1823 King, Rfufus]. Jamaica, [L. I.] On a " Communication of
JULY 15 Mr. Rufus King to Mr. Van Buren in May, 1823 "
in reference to Samuel Gouverneur s report of an
52 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
King, R[ufus] Continued.
alleged disparagement of Van Buren by Smith
Thompson; etc. Copy by Van Buren. 2 p.
(Note added by Van Buren: "July 25 1823
Sent the original of the above to Mr. Thompson").
. Transcript. 1 p.
1823 King, Rufus. Jamaica. To Martin Van Buren, Albany?]
JULY 22 Denouncing Thompson s and the President s
action in reference to the Supreme Court appoint
ment; advising reserve upon the subject; annex
ing a proposed reply. A. L. S. 2 p. (including
the reply, 1 p. Printed: King, VI: 526).
. Transcript. 3 p.
1823 Crawford, W[illia]m Hfarris]. Washington. To Martin
AUG. 1 Van Buren, [Albany ?] The starting of the Pa
triot; asking for the secret history of Thompson s
appointment to the Supreme Bench; the lan
guage of the man who pushed Thompson for the
presidency ; political news from Tennessee, South
Carolina, and Alabama; Governor King s report
upon Maine; Calhoun s calculations; Holmes and
Johnson for vice-president; the disappointment
of the latter. A. L. S. 4 p.
. Transcript. 3 p.
1823 Van Ness, C[ornelius] P[eter]. Burlington, [Vt.] To Mar-
AUG - * tin Van Buren, Albany. Asking for the truth in
regard to Van Buren s reported unfriendly feel
ings toward himself. A. L. S. 2 p.
. Transcript. 2 p.
[1823 V[an] B[uren], M[artin. Albany]. To C[ornelius] Pfeter]
AUG - 15 1 Van Ness, [Burlington, Vt.] Answering Van
Ness s letter of [Aug.] 1 in regard to efforts to
excite differences between himself and Van Ness.
A. Df. 4 p.
. Transcript. 3 p.
1823 Van Ness, Cfornelius] P[eter]. Burlington, [Vt,] To Mar
tin Van Buren, Albany. Answering his letter of
[Aug.] 15th; continuing the subject of Van Bu
ren s reputed unfriendliness; his own interest and
friendly feeling; relations with his brothers; etc.
A. L. S. 5 p.
Transcript. 5 p.
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 63
1823 Smith, Pfeter], of Peterboro. Bristol, [Tenn.] To Martin
SEPT - 23 Van Buren, Albany. His sickness, travels and
engagement; characterization of his fiancee;
good wishes for Van Buren, Skinner and Marcy;
etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
. Transcript. 2 p.
1823 Coffin, Alex[ande]r. Hudson, [N.Y.] To Martin Van Buren,
C T. 17 Albany. Answering Van Buren s letter of the
13th; comparison of their opinions on the presi
dential question; differences among Republicans;
etc. L. S. 2 p.
. Transcript. 1 p.
1823 V[an] Buren, M[artin. Albany]. Memorandum on his real
OCT. estate. A. D. 1 p.
. Transcript. 1 p.
1823 Flagg, Azariah Glutting]. Pittsburgh, [N. Y.] To Mar-
Nov. 12 tin Van Buren, New York [corrected to " Balti
more and if not Washington City."] Results of
the election; will support the regular nomina
tions. A. L. S. 2 p.
1823 Marcy, WRlliam] L[earned]. Albany. To Martin Van
DEC. 14 Buren, Washington. The presidential nomina
tion at Washington, and the election of presiden
tial electors by the people; the danger of altering
the method while the party is distracted; pressure
for change; the attitude of the Assembly; Samuel
Shaw s pension papers. A. L. S. 3 p.
. Transcript. 2 p.
[1823 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. Notes for a speech
DEC. 29] delivered in the Senate on introducing a resolu
tion providing for the amendment of the Consti
tution relative to the election of president and
vice-president :
[1] "Amendment to the Fed[eral] Constitution; New
Jersey proposition to district the states for
the election of President." A. Df. 12 p.
[2] Final draft developed from the notes above.
A. Df. 36 p.
1823 Skinner, R[oger]. Albany. To Martin Van Buren, In
D EC. 30 Senate, Washington. Answering Van Buren s
letter of [Dec.] 16; inclosing a letter from Har-
risburg; the soundness of Pennsylvania; opin
ions of sundry politicians on the proposed change
54 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
Skinner, R[oger] Continued.
in the State electoral law and the proposed
amendment of the Federal Constitution as to
presidential electors; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
. Transcript. 3 p.
1823 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington?] Statement to John
King or Hamilton. Verplanck s letter; The
American s support of Adams; its reason: a
prophecy as to the outcome of the policy of the
writers (Verplanck and King) ; etc. A. Df. 2 p.
. Transcript. 2 p.
[1823?] [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. Notes on proceed
ings in the House, [1799-1800?] on the amend
ment of the Constitution relative to the decision
of disputed presidential elections. A. Df. 4 p.
[1823?] [Butler, Benjamin Franklin. Albany?] To Ch[arles
Edward Dudley ? Albany ?] Acknowledging Sen
ate resolutions. A. Df. 1 p.
[1824? [Van Buren, Martin. Washington?] Draft of resolutions
c. JAN. 10?] in response to those of the [Tennessee Legislature,
Nov. 15, 1823, in opposition to Congressional
caucus presidential nominations, sent to the New
York Legislature with the Governor s message,
Jan. 6, 1824]. A. Df. 6 p. (See: New York
Senate Journal, 1824, p. 4, 11, 15, etc.)
1824 Marcy, W[illiam] L[earned]. Albany. To Martin Van
JAN - n Buren, [Washington]. The New York Legisla
ture and the presidency; the report of the Senate
Committee on the proceedings of the Tennessee
General Assembly [of Nov. 15, 1823]; a caucus
favoring congressional nomination to be held;
difficulties of the electoral law question; John A.
King s view; Cramer, Spencer, and Clinton s
prospects; reports from Washington of Van Bu-
ren s deserting Crawford for Clay; his speech on
amending the Constitution; the Common Coun
cil meeting; Quackenbush and Dudley; Skinner s
behavior; etc. A. L. S. 7 p.
. Transcript. 5 p.
[1824? [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. Notes on the consti
tutional powers of Congress [forming the basis of
the Senate speech of Jan. 22. 1824, on a constitu-
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 65
[Van Buren, Martin] Continued.
tional amendment defining the powers of Con
gress as to canal and road-making?]:
[1] From Madison s report [Virginia Legislature,
session of 1799-1800], on the Virginia Reso
lutions denouncing the Alien and Sedition
Laws ; Hampden [Spencer Roane s ?] letters
[1819] and the Federalist. A. Df. 4 p.
[2] On Congressional and Executive deliverances,
1815-[22], on the power of Congress as to
internal improvements (Madison s Bank
veto message, Jan. 30, 1815, Calhoun s
United States Bank bonus distribution bill,
[introduced, House, Dec. 23, 1816]; Madi
son s veto, [Mar. 3, 1817], [Henry St. George]
Tucker s and Poindexter s internal improve
ment resolutions, House, [Mar. 14, 1818];
Monroe s Cumberland Road veto, [May 4,
1822]). A. Df. 2 p.
[3] "Implied powers;" notes from Hamilton s report
on the constitutionality of the Bank of the
U[nited]St[ates],Feb.l791;etc. A.Df. 4p.
1824 Sutherland, Jacob. Albany. To Martin V[an] Buren,
JAN. 24 [Washington]. Answering Van Buren s letter of
the 10th; the electoral measure; its intentions
and status; Young, Yates, and the Governor
ship; Van Buren s relations with Thompson;
legal matters; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
. Transcript. 4 p.
1824 Butler, Bfenjamin] F[ranklin]. Albany. To Mfartin]
JAN. 24 Van Buren, [Washington]. The action of the
Assembly on the Tennessee resolutions [of Nov.
15, 1823]; encouragement for Henry Clay; the
electoral law a cause of division. A. L. S. 3 p.
1824 Marcy, Wfilliam] L[earned]. Albany. To Martin Van
FEB. 15 Buren, [Washington]. Answering Van Buren s
letter of the 7th; his own fears that the Senate
will pass some law giving the choice of electors
to the people; the governorship; trouble with
Leake and the Argus; position of Croswell;
Leake s and General Porter s talks, views; etc.
A. L. S. 6 p.
. Transcript. 3 p.
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1824 V[an] Buren, M[artin. Washington]. To Benjamin F[rank-
FEB. 17 lin] Butler, Albany. The presidential situation;
plans and prospects of the candidates ; New York
and the electoral law; etc. "Private." A. L. S.
2 p.
. Transcript. 1 p.
1824 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To G[orham] A.
FEB. 22 Worth, [Albany]. On trouble with Leake and
the Argus; asking Worth to remonstrate with
Leake; etc. A. Dr. S. 3 p. " Private."
. Transcript. 2 p.
1824 Ganson, James. Albany. To Martin Van Buren, Wash-
FEB. 22 ington. Crawford s nomination by the con
gressional caucus ; Clay s present strength in the
New York legislature; as to a caucus at Albany;
etc. A. L. S. 1 p.
. Transcript. 2 p.
1824 Cass, Lew[is]. Detroit, [Mich.] To M[artin] Van Buren,
MAR. 17 Washington. Copper deposits on Lake Superior ;
the question of procuring the right to purchase
lands; the presidential question; etc. A. L. S.
3 p.
1824 Butler, B[enjamin] F[ranklin]. Albany. To M[artin]
MAR. 27 Van Buren, [Washington]. Yates, Young, San-
ford, and the governorship; the presidential
question; Crawford s strength in the New York
Legislature; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
. Transcript. 3 p.
1824 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. Notes of a speech on
ApR - 13 the Senate bill " in addition to an act [introduced
Dec. 29, 1823] relative to the election of a Presi
dent and Vice President of the United States. 7
Copy of a reporter s synopsis. 6 p.
1824 Van Buren, Martin. [Washington]. To Benjamin Ffrank-
ApR - 22 lin] Butler, Albany. Approval of Butler s legis
lative address, inclosed "in a foreign print; 7
Edwards s renewed attack upon Crawford; his
own belief in Crawford s honesty; Lowrie s last
letter; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
. Transcript. 1 p.
1824 V[an] Rensselaer, S[tephen?] New York. To Martin
MAY 14 Van Buren, [Washington]. Tariff sentiment in
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 67
V[an] Rensselaer, Sftephen?] Continued.
New York and New Jersey; pressure to induce
the Executive to call the Legislature ; Clinton s
eclipse of Yates in New York ; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
. Transcript. 1 p
1824 Campbell, James. New York. To M[artin] Van Buren,
MAY 19 [Washington ?] Governor Yates s unreasonable
ness on convening the Legislature ; the necessity
of strong action; the election of Calvin Willey
and Henry W. Edwards as United States senators
from Connecticut; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1824 Hfamilton], J[ames] Alexander]. New York. To Martin
MAY 19 Van Buren, [Washington]. Two letters:
[1] The Legislature to be summoned by Governor
Yates; political disturbance will follow; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.;
[2] Yates s determination to summon the Legislature ;
Van Buren s advice desired; the governor s
expectations; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
. Transcript. 1 p.
1824 [Van Bnren, Martin]. Washington. To Edwin Croswell,
MAY 26 [Albany]. Notes on the lately ratified treaty
with Great Britain on the right of search for the
suppression of the slave-trade. A. Df. 10 p.
. Transcript. 7 p.
1824 King, Rufus. Jamaica. To Martin Van Buren, Senate,
MAY 30 Washington [forwarded to Albany]. Acknowl
edging his letter of the 26th; inquiring as to
Crawford s declaration on the correspondence
between Adams and Canning. A. L. S. 1 p.
. Transcript. 1 p.
[1824 V[an] B[uren], M[artin. Albany]. To [Thomas] Jefferson,
JUNES] [Monticello]. Sending Pickering s Review; Craw
ford s illness; the charges against him; the com
mit tee of investigation; Thompson as a witness;
Forsyth; personal messages, etc. A. Dr. S. 3 p.
1824 V[an Buren, Mfartin]. Albany. To Thomas Jefferson,
JULY 13 [Monticello]. Answering Jefferson s letter of
[June] 29; slander originating with Dr. Stewart;
assurances of loyalty of old Republicans; Pick
ering, Adams, and the Republicans; Governor
[Clinton] s proclamation; the Edwards conspir
acy, etc. A. Dr. S. 4 p.
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[1824 Miller, Stephen, and others. "To the Republican Elec-
JuLY28?] tors of the County of Columbia;" decrying the
County Convention, [July?] 29, and the State
Convention, Utica, September ; favoring the legis
lative caucus nomination of Young and Root.
Broadside.
1824 Buggies, B[enjamin]. St. Clares ville, Ohio. To Martin
JULY 31 Van Buren, Albany. Comparative strength of
Clay and Crawford in New York; intelligence
from the Atlantic states. A. L. S. 2 p. ll Con
fidential."
1824 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. New York. To Benjamin Ruggles
AUG. 26 [St. Claresville, O.]. On the presidential situa
tion and the action necessary. A. Df . 7 p.
. Transcript. 4 p.
1824 Gales, [Joseph], and [William W.] Seaton. Washington.
SEPT. 3 To M[artin] Van Buren, Albany. The publica
tion of McClure s letter at the request of Brent,
of Louisiana; Van Buren s advice desired; the
denunciations of the " Confederacy." L. S. in
the hand of Joseph Gales, Jr. 1 p.
. Transcript. 1 p.
1824 Gooch, C[laiborne] W. Richmond. To [Martin Van Buren,
SEPT. 14 Albany]. The presidential situation and the
necessary action. A. L. S. 2 p.
. Transcript. 3 p.
1824 Lowrie, Walter. Butler, [Pa.] To Martin Van Buren,
SEPT. 14 Albany. The presidential situation and the nec
essary action. A. L. S. 1 p.
. Transcript. 2 p.
1824 Gales, [Joseph], and [William W.] Seaton. Washington.
SEPT. 15 To M[artin] Van Buren, Albany. The health of
William H. Crawford. L. S. in hand of Joseph
Gales, Jr. 3 p.
1824 Forsytli, John. Georgetown. To Martin Van Buren,
SEPT - 20 New York [forwarded to Albany]. Movements
of Randall, Early, and himself; as to a matter
entrusted to General L[owrie] ; Crawford s health
and travels; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
. Transcript. 2 p.
1824 Lowrie, Walter. Butler [Pa.] To Martin Van Buren,
Albany. On the execution of a political mission
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 69
Lowrie, Walter Continued.
intrusted to himself and Lacock; the condition
of his family; etc. ; answering Van B\iren s letter
of the 8th. A. L. S. 2 p.
. Transcript. 2 p.
1824 Gallatin, Albert. New Geneva, Pa. To M[artin] Van
OCT. 2 Buren, Albany. His own candidacy for vice-
president ; sending a copy of a letter to [Walter]
Lowrie and of his own notice of withdrawal ; the
effect in the Southern states ; as to approaching
Clay. A. L. S. 4 p.
1824 Gallatin, Albert. Fayette Co., Pa. To W[alter] Lowrie,
OCT. 2 [Butler, Pa.] On withdrawing his name for the
vice-presidency. Copy (extract). 3 p. (With:
Gallatin to Van Buren, 1824, Oct. 2.)
1824 H[amilton], J[ames] Alexander]. New York. To Martin
OCT. 7 Van Buren, Albany. Preparations for the elec
tion complete; results in Connecticut. A. L. S.
3. p.
1824 Gales, [Joseph] and [William W.] Seaton. Washington.
OCT. 14 To Martin Van Buren, [Albany]. On the contest
in New York ; asking information on an important
intimation in the Statesman as to Gallatin and
the vice-presidency; etc. L. S. in the hand of
Joseph Gales, Jr. 1 p.
1824 Gales, Jos[eph], Jr. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
OCT. 17 Albany. On dividing the vote of New York with
Clay or Adams; the retirement of Gallatin; his
own hope that Clay will decline ; party discipline ;
Crawford informed; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1824 Smith, William. York, S. C. To Samuel Smith, Balti-
OCT. 17 more. Electioneering bustle and intrigue; Cal-
houn s activity; elections to the State Legisla
ture; hope for Crawford s success; etc. A. S. L.
3 p.
1824 Gales, [Joseph], and [William W.] Seaton. Washington.
OCT. 19 To M[artin] Van Buren, Albany. The indiscre
tion of Binns; the action of the Central Commit
tee of Virginia; better not to identify Clay with
the Crawford ticket; etc. A. L. S. in the hand
of Joseph Seaton, Jr. 2 p.
1824 Nicholas, P[hilip] N[orborne]. Richmond. To Martin
OCT. 19 Van Buren, Albany. Gallatin s withdrawal
published in the Enquirer, with the address of
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Nicholas, P[hilip] Nforborne] Continued.
the Richmond Corresponding Committee; Van
Buren s views desired as to the best course to
secure Crawford s election; Clay suggested for
the vice-presidency ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
. Transcript. 2 p.
1824 Gales, Jo[seph], Jr., for G[ales] and Sfeaton]. Wash-
OCT. 25 ington. To Martin Van Buren, Albany. Craw
ford s health; his own hope for the outcome of a
suggestion in his last letter; thanks for Butler s
attention. A. L. S. 2 p.
. Transcript. 2 p.
1824 Gales, Joseph, Jr. Washington. To M[artin] V[an]
OCT. 26 Buren, Albany. Not suspicious of the post-
office; the vice-presidential possibilities and the
political activity of himself and of Samuel Harri
son Smith; Smith s character; efforts made in
North Carolina by Gales s father and brother;
etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
. Transcript. 3 p.
1824 Dickins, A[sbury]. Washington. To [Martin Van Buren,
OCT. 28 Albany]. Crawford s health ; compromise unnec
essary; the vice-presidency; Clay s possible ac
ceptance. A. L. S. 4 p.
1824 Nicholas, P[hilip] N[orborne]. Richmond. To Martin
OCT. 31 Van Buren, Albany. The vice-presidency and
its bearing upon Crawford s election; questions
on New York politics. A. L. S. 2 p.
. Transcript. 2 p.
1824 Barker, Jacob. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Al-
Nov. 7 bany. Urging Van Buren to throw his influence
for Jackson, in view of Crawford s poor prospects ;
the injury Van Buren has done himself by his
course. A. L. S. 2 p.
1824 Gales, Jo[seph], Jr. New York. To M[artin] Van Buren,
Nov. 11 Albany. Crawford s health; Jackson s pros
pects; Van Buren the only cool, firm, and con
sistent man at Albany. A. L. S. 2 p.
1824 Holmes, J[ohn]. Alfred, Me. To Martin Van Buren, Al-
Nov - n bany. Adams s strength in New England;
Crawford for vice-president ; the New York gov-
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 71
Holmes, J[ohn] Continued.
ernorship; injury done by New England Repub
licans tampering with the Federalists; etc.
A. L. S. 1 p.
1824 Branham, Henry. Millegeville, [Ga.] To [Joseph Gales
Nov. 14 Jr., Washington], Van Buren to receive the
vote of [Georgia] for the vice-presidency unless
contrary advice is received; friendly relations
between Clay and Crawford ; Crawford s position
in Georgia; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
. Transcript. 3 p.
[1824] [Van Buren, Martin. Albany]. To [William Harris]
Nov. 17 Crawford, [Washington]. The New York presi
dential election; Crawford s health; etc. A. Df.
8 p.
. Transcript. 6 p.
1824 Gales, Jo[seph], Jr. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
Nov. 22 Albany. Acknowledging the receipt of Butler s
account of [the New York presidential election] ;
views on the present situation and the prospect ;
Van Buren and the vice-presidency ; etc. A. L. S.
2 p.
. Transcript. 2 p.
1824 Gales, Joseph, Jr. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
Nov. 25 Albany. Inclosing a letter from Henry Bran-
ham, one of the Georgia electors. A. L. S. 1 p.
. Transcript. 1 p.
1824 Williams, John. Knoxville, [Tenn.] To Martin Van
Nov. 25 Buren, Washington. Jackson s cunning; the
situation in New York; the overthrow of Mon
roe s Republicans; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1824 Skinner, R[oger]. Albany. To Martin Van Buren,
DEC. 1 [Washington]. Statistical account of the New
York electoral vote for President and Vice
President; request for information as to the
division of votes between Crawford and Clay.
A. L. S. 3 p.
. Transcript. 2 p.
1824 Hamilton], J[ames] Alexander]. New York. To Martin
DEC. 12 Van Buren, Washington. Concurrence of [New
York Republican leaders] with Van Buren s
views on the presidential question; the advisa-
72 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
Hfamilton], J[ames] Alexander] Continued.
bility of watching Calhoun; exact information
requested as to Crawford s health; etc. A. L. S.
3 p.
. Transcript. 2 p.
1824 Hammond, A. G. Berlin, Rensselaer County, N. Y. To
DEC. 23 Martin Van Buren, Washington. Negotiating
for the purchase of a runaway slave of Van
Buren s, "of the class which will be free July
4, 1827." A. L. S. 1 p. (Indorsed by Van
Buren: "A. G. Hammond. Wrote that if he
could get him without violence I would take
$50")
1824 Skinner, R[oger]. Albany. To Martin Van Buren,
DEC. 24 Senate, Washington. Reporting action in view
of Van Buren s letter of the 15th; curiosity as to
matters in Washington; Elisha Williams s report
on politics in New England ; Clinton s chances for
the presidency in the event of Crawford s failure
and retirement; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
. Transcript. 2 p.
1824 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To Bfenjamin]
DEC. 27 F[ranklin] Butler, [Albany]. Reasons for not
applying to Chancellor Kent; Crawford s health;
presidential election prospects; Lieut. Allen s
matter; personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
. Transcript. 2 p.
[1824?] [Van Buren, Martin. Washington?] Notes on protective
tariff and internal improvements. A. Df. 1 p.
[1824?] [Van Buren, Martin. Washington?] Miscellaneous notes
on slave trade. A. Df. 5 p. (Incomplete).
[1824?] [Coffin hand-bill]. "Some account of some of the bloody
deeds of General Jackson." Broadside.
1825 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To G[orham] A.
J AN - 1 Worth, [New York]. Promising aid, and giving
advice as to the course to pursue in the case of
[Stafford]; their friendship and the character of
Worth s associates; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. (Note
by Worth appended, stating the character of his
"associates" and his connection with Stafford).
. Transcript. 2 p.
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 73
[1825 Van Buren, [Martin. Washington]. Speech in the United
JAN. 31] States Senate on the bill [introduced Jan. 10,
1825] for the suppression of piracy in the West
Indies. Printed ; in the Albany Argus, March 18,
1825. 4 columns.
1825 H[amilton],J fames] Alexander. New York?]. To Martin
FEB. 21 Van Buren, Washington. On Verplanck s state
ment as to the understanding between Adams
and Clinton; the contest in New York; Clinton
and Van Buren ; suggesting the publication of the
Adams-Crawford letters as to the secretary s
place; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
. Transcript. 1 p.
1825 Clark, L[ot]. Washington. To R[oger] Skinner, [Al-
FEB. 28 bany ?] The political situation ; the House presi
dential election, [Feb.] 9; political prospects of
Clay and Adams; Adams, Clinton, and the Eng
lish mission; differing views as to the true Re
publican policy in view of the dangers confront
ing the party from Adams s policy; the question
of the next president ; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
. Transcript. 3 p.
1825 Albany Argus. Containing Van Buren s speech on the
MAR. 18 bill for suppressing piracy in the West Indies,
[Jan. 31, 1825]; proceedings of the New York
Legislature, Mar. 14-19 [i. e., 16]; etc. 4 p.
1825 King, Rufus. Jamaica. To Martin Van Buren, Albany.
APR. 12 On the offer of the mission to Great Britain; his
intentions. A. L. S. 1 p.
. Transcript. 1 p.
[1825 [Van Buren, Martin. Albany]. To Rufus King, [Jamaica].
APR. 29] On the offer of the English mission to King;
etc. A. Df. 1 p. (Final form printed: Ring,
VI:610).
. Transcript. 1 p.
[1825 [Randolph, John, of Roanoke. Roanoke, Va?] List of
MAY 28?] foals, March 20 to May 28, 1825. A. D. 1 p.
1825 Cooper, Thomas. [Albany]. To [Martin] Van Buren, Al-
JULY 15 bany. Inquiring as to the whereabouts of Judge
W[illiam] Smith of South Carolina and Dr.
Brown of Kentucky; etc. A. X. S. 1 p.
Transcript. 1 p.
74 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
[1825? Cooper, Thomas. [Albany?] To [Martin] Van Buren,
JULY 19?] [Albany?] Sending a paper on the interference
of the clergy with the duties of the Legislature
and one on the false report of Jefferson s favoring
protective duties. A. L. S. 1 p.
1825 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. Albany. To C[hurchill] Cfaldom]
Nov. 6 Cambreleng, [New York ?] As to quarters in
Washington; election prospects. A. L. S. 1 p.
. Transcript. 1 p.
1825 Livingston, Edward. Albany. To Martin Van Buren,
Nov. 30 Washington. Inclosing a letter relative to his
brother William [Livingston s] entering the [na
val] service; Root s advocacy of Young as
speaker; a conversation with William James as
to Clinton s overtures to Van Buren for a political
alliance; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
. Transcript. 2 p.
1825 Van Buren, Martin. Washington. To Edward Livings-
DEC. 7 ton, [Albany]. Answering Livingston s letter
relative to William Livingston s entering the
navy, and the overtures of Clinton communi
cated through William James. A. Df. 2 p.
. Transcript. 1 p.
1825 Marcy, W[illiam] L[earned]. Albany. To M[artin] Van
DEC. 17 Buren, [Washington]. The political situation
and prospects in New York; Root s advocacy of
Young for speaker and Livingston for clerk;
James T[allmage] and the senatorship; Republi
can needs at Washington; Van Buren s " pro
posed resolution" [on a constitutional amend
ment defining the power of Congress as to inter
nal improvements?]; C[roswel]l s attitude; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p. " Private."
. Transcript. 2 p.
1825 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To Benjamin F[rank-
DEC - 25 lin] Butler, [Albany]. Political maneuvers of the
Jackson and the Crawford men ; prospects of his
own resolutions [on a constitutional amendment
defining the power of Congress as to internal im
provements, introduced Dec. 19, 1825]; the
interest of New York in the question ; matters
of business ; charcoal as a remedy for dyspepsia ;
etc. A. L. S: 7 p.
Transcript. 3 p.
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 75
1826 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To John V[an] Bu-
JAN. 19 ren, [Greenbush, N. Y.] Advice as to the treat
ment of friends in Kinderhook; a lecture on ex
travagance; a call for itemized accounts; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
. Transcript. 2 p.
1826 Campbell, James. Jamaica, Long Island. To [Martin
JAN. 22-23 Van Buren, Washington]. Estimate of Ver-
planck s character; his political record; the
appointment of [Samuel] Jones as chancellor;
etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
. Transcript. 3 p.
1826 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To John V[an] Bu-
MAR. 12 ren, [New Haven, Ct.] Advice as to oonduct on
the witness stand. A. L. S. 3 p.
. Transcript. 2 p.
1826 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. " Speech of Mr. Van
MAR. [14] Buren, of New York, delivered in the Senate of
the United States, on the mission to Panama,
March [14], 1826." Pamphlet. 41 p.
1826 V[an] Buren, M[artin. Washington]. To Benjamin F[rank-
MAR. 22 Hn] Butler, [Albany]. As to certain property in
litigation [the Kane cause]; his Panama speech
[Senate, Mar. 14, 1826]; Randolph s mention of
John Van Buren. A. L. S. 3 p.
Transcript. 2 p.
1826 Root, Erastus. Albany. To M[artin] Van Buren, U. S.
APR. 2 Senate, Washington. A legislative caucus called
by the Tammany Hall committee for nominating
governor and lieutenant-governor; Sanford as
a candidate; the place of a convention; Van Bu-
ren s advice desired; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1826 Croswell, E[dwin]. Albany. To M[artin] Van Buren,
APR. 3 [Washington]. An editorial [Albany Argus, Apr.
3, 1826] and its explanation; Republican attitude
toward Adams and Clinton; Clinton s political
mistakes; the Republican program; satisfaction
with Hoffman; the Panama speech; the Argus;
etc. A. L. S. 3 p. (Indorsed: lt Origin of the
non-committal charge. M. V. B. 1842.")
. Transcript. 3 p.
76 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
1826 Butler, Bfenjamin] F[ranklin]. Albany. To Martin Van
APR. 24 Buren, U. S. Senate, Washington. Inclosing a
note for his signature; praise for his Panama
speech ; its issue in an extra Argus; Taylor s case
and John [Van Buren s] appearance; the Kane
cause; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
. Transcript. 2 p.
1826 Spencer, A[mbrose]. Albany. To Martin Van Buren,
MAY 2 Washington. Thanks for speeches on the Pan
ama mission and the judiciary bill; the influence
of Van Buren s and Hayne s speeches on his own
opinion in regard to the mission; tranquility in
New York ; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. " Confidential."
. Transcript. 2 p.
1826 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To B[enjamin]
MAY 14 F[ranklin] Butler, Albany. Sending a letter
from Madison; the position and prospects of the
[judiciary] bill; maneuvers and plans of Webster
and his following; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
. Transcript. 2 p.
1826 Hoyt, J[esse]. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Al-
JUNE 11 bany. Major Noah s report of De Witt Clinton s
praise of Van Buren; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1826 Varick, Rich[ar]d. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
JULY 19 Albany. Answering Van Buren s proposal [Jan.]
12, to pay off a loan. A. L. S. 1 p.
. Transcript. 1 p.
1826 Kirkland, John T[hornton]. Harvard University, Cam-
SEPT - 15 bridge, Mass. To Martin Van Buren, Albany.
Expressing regret at not having seen him in
Albany; asking the loan of a Jefferson letter
[June 29, 1824?], or a copy thereof; etc. A. L. S.
IP-
1826 Madison, James. Montpelier. To M[artin] Van Buren,
SEPT - 20 Al>ny. Views on internal improvements; sug
gestions for an amendment to the Constitution
in regard thereto; answering Van Buren s letter
of August 20th. A. L. S. 3 p. (Printed : Writ
ings of Madison j 3: 528.)
6 p.
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 77
1826 Gallatin, Albert. London. To Henry Clay, [Washing-
SEPT. 22 ton]. Despatch No. 13, on trade with the British
West Indies. Copy by Aaron Vail. 6 p.
. Copy (extract). 1 p.
1826 Van Buren, Martin. Albany. To [John Thornton] Kirk-
SEPT. 24 land, [Cambridge, Mass.] Sending a copy of
Jefferson s letter [June 29, 1824?]; opinions as to
its publication. A. Df. 2 p.
1826 Sanford, Nathan. Albany. To Samuel Beardsley, [Utica,
SEPT. 27 N. Y. ?] Reiterating his determination not to be
a candidate for governor. Copy. 1 p.
. Transcript. 2 p.
1826 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. Albany. To James Madison,
SEPT. 28 Montpelier. Sending a copy of Stewart s report
[on roads and canals] ; Washington s position on
internal improvements; etc. A. Df. S. 2 p.
. Transcript. 1 p.
1826 Savage, John. New York. To Silas Wright, Jr., and
SEPT. 30 John Lefferts, [New York]. Declining to author
ize the Herkimer Convention to nominate him
for governor. A. L. S. 2 p.
. Transcript. 2 p.
1826 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. Albany. Considerations weigh-
OCT. 3 ing against his being a candidate for governor.
A. Df. S. 8 p.
1826 Nicholas, P[hilip] N[orborne]. Richmond. To Martin
OCT. 13 Van Buren, [Albany]. Inquiry as to the political
situation in New York, Pennsylvania, and New
Jersey ; the presidential question in Virginia ; the
contest for Congress between Giles and Archer.
A. L. S. 3 p.
. Transcript. 2 p.
1826 Madison, James. Montpelier. To Martin Van Buren,
OCT. 15 Albany. Answering Van Buren s letter of Sep
tember 28th, sending a committee report on roads
and canals. A. L. S. 1 p. (Printed: Rives,
Writings of Madison, III: 530.)
. Transcript. 2 p.
1826 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. Steamboat. To C[hurchill] C[al-
OCT. 29 dom] Cambreleng, New York. On present
78 LIBKABY OF CONGRESS
V[an] Buren, M[art .in] Continued.
political activities; arrangements for the [Wash
ington] mess for the following session; etc.
A.L. S. 3 p.
. Transcript. 1 p.
1826 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. Albany. To Cfhurchill] C[aldom]
Nov. 3 Cambreleng, Xew York. On arrangements for
the [Washington] mess for the following session;
the coming State elections. A. L. S. 3 p.
. Transcript. 2 p.
1826 V[an] Buren, M[artin. Albany?] To Cfhurchill C[aldom]
Nov. 7 Cambreleng, [New York]. Sending a letter from
McLean ; his own disappointment over mess ar
rangements ; his election bets ; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
. Transcript. 1 p.
1826 V[an] Buren, M[artin. Albany?] To [Churchill Caldom]
Nov. 9 Camfbreleng, New York ?] The election. A. L. S.
2 p.
. Transcript. 1 p.
1826 Van Ness, C[ornelius] P[eter]. Burlington, [Vt..] To Mar-
Nov. 15 tin Van Buren, Albany. Reasons for losing his
election as senator; political conditions in Ver
mont; inquiry as to the New York election and
its bearing on the presidential question; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
. Transcript. 2 p.
1826 Bouck, W[illia]m C. Rochester, [N. YJ To Martin Van
Sov. 17 Buren, Albany [forwarded to Washington]. The
election; Federalist charges as to Van Buren s
secret aid to Clinton; etc. A. L. S. 1 p.
[1826 [Van Buren, Martin. Albany]. To [Philip Norborne
>-ov.?l Nicholas, Richmond, Va.] Answering Nicho
las s letter of [Oct. 13]; a sketch of New York
political history and present conditions; the
presidential question; etc. A. Df. 8 p.
. Transcript. 6 p.
1826 Marcy, W[illiam] Lfearned]. Albany. To Mfartin] Van
I)ec - 10 Buren, [Washington]. On certain snarls in the
"tangled skein of New York politics," especially
in Van Buren s senatorial candidacy; a political
task set for Marcy by Van Buren ; the presiden
tial question; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
Transcript. 2 p.
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 79
1826 ["A member of Congress"]. Washington. To . On
Dec. 12 the pretended attachment of Senator Reed, of
Mississippi, to Gen. Jackson; Jackson s presiden
tial prospects. Clipping. (In an editorial headed
11 Senator Reed"; with: Gales to Van Buren,
[1827], Jan. 15).
1826 V[an] Buren, M[artin. Washington]. To B[enjamin]
Dec. 12 F[ranklin] Butler, [Albany]. Inclosing a docu
ment to be answered; calling for advice at the
opening of the Legislature as to the expediency of
making before the senatorial election his " con
stitutional speech," and reprobating "the here
sies of Messrs. Calhoun and Clay on ... the
powers of the Federal Government;" personal
messages; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
. Transcript. 1 p.
1826 Hamilton, John C. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
Dec. 21 [Washington]. Reporting the result of his efforts
in Van Buren s behalf; gratification at Van Bu
ren s attention to internal improvements ; a sug
gestion for attention to the commercial interest
in the West Indian question; the manner of
making a certain paper public ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
. Transcript. 2 p.
1826 Hamilton, John C. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
Dec. 26 Washington. Two letters:
[1] Reporting having found [Alexander Hamilton s]
letter to [Jonathan] Dayton [1799] on the
powers of Congress as to internal improve
ments; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
. Transcript. 2 p.
[2] Sending a copy of Hamilton s letter noted in [1];
etc. A. L. S. 3 p. (Inclosure 8 p.)
. Transcript (omitting the inclosure). 2p,
1826 Hone, Isaac S. To Martin Van Buren, Senate, Washing-
Dec. 26 ton. Views on a bankrupt act; the notice taken
by Adams and the Secretary of the Treasury of
the action of the customs officers in Philadelphia
in the Thomson case. A. L. S. 6 p.
. Transcript. 6 p.
1826 Hamilton], J[ames] Alexander]. New York. To Martin
Dec. 27 Van Buren, [Washington]. Acknowledgment of
Van Buren s letter of [Dec.] 20 and accompanying
g() LIBRAKY OF CONGRESS
H[ainilton], J[ames] A[lexander] Continued.
papers ; recollection of a letter from Washington
to [Alexander Hamilton] on internal improve
ments ; caution as to expressions to Verplanck in
regard to Bunner s orthodoxy; impressions of
[Washington s farewell] address; Judge Wash
ington, Marshall, and letters of Washington to
[Alexander Hamilton]; suggestion as to a talk
with G. Verplanck on " establishing a proper
paper here"; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
. Transcript. 3 p.
1826 Marcy, W[illiam] L[earned]. Albany. To Martin Van
Dec. 27 Buren, [Washington]. On New York political
conditions ; Van Buren s chances for re-election ;
etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
. Transcript. 3 p.
1826 Clay, H[enry]. Washington. To Albert Gallatin, [Lon-
Dec. 28 don]. On commercial intercourse with the Brit
ish West Indies. Copy. 3 p. (With: Gallatin
to Clay, 1826, Sept, 22).
[1826?] [Van Buren, Martin. Washington?] Memorandum on
relations between Clay and Webster in the ses
sions of [1824-5] and [1825-6?]. A. Df. 2 p.
(Indorsed by Van Buren: " Buchanan-Clay &
Webster Mem used in Memoirs").
. Transcript. 2 p.
[1826?] [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. Notes on [Littleton
W.] Tazewell s resolutions [introduced in Senate,
May 20, 1826] providing for the cession of United
States public lands to the states wherein they lie.
A. Df. 14 p.
1827 Van Buren, Martin. Washington. To Thomas Ritchie,
J an - 13 [Richmond]. On the advantages of a national
convention for the presidential nomination, sug
gested by the vice-president; the opposition of
Clinton s papers; Gen. Jackson s candidacy; etc.
Copy. 8 p.
. Transcript. 7 p.
[1827] Gales, Jo[seph], Jr. [Washington]. To Martin Van Bu-
Jan - 15 ren, [Washington]. On certain "sportive and
ap-hazard" remarks of Mrs. Gales, said to be
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 81
Gales, Jo[seph], Jr. Continued.
taken seriously as coming from himself ; inclosing
a newspaper clipping on Thomas B. Reed, Sen
ator from Mississippi. A. L. S. 1 p. "Private."
. Transcript. 1 p.
1827 United States Senate, Bill, reported by [Josiah S.] Johns-
Jan. 22 ton, to regulate the commercial intercourse be
tween the United States and the Colonies of
Great Britain. Printed. 7 p. (With a manu
script (A. Df . 4 p.) of Van Buren in amendment ?
Cf. Van Buren s speech, Feb. 24, 1827, in Gales
and Seaton s Register of Debates, 111:469-81).
[1827? [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. Notes on bankruptcy
JAN. 23?] [basis of the speech, Jan. 23, on the Senate bill
introduced Dec. 6, 1826?]. A. Df. 7 p.
[1827 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. Notes on the bank-
JAN. 23] rupt bill [introduced Dec. 6, 1826] (basis of the
speech, Jan. 23, 1827). A. Df. 3 p.
1827 Gales, Jo[seph], Jr. Office of the National Intelligencer,
FEB. 6 Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Senate,
[Washington]. Disavowing connection with the
letter from Washington printed in the Ameri
can; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1827-31 United States Senate. Memoranda on proceedings on
FEB. 7- tariff bills, May 10, 1828, Feb. 8, 1831, Feb. 25,
F EB - 8 1830; the bill authorizing a subscription for stock
by the United States in the Louisville and Port
land Canal Co., Dec. 7, 1830; memorial of the
American Colonization Society, Feb. 7, 1827.
Copy. 7 p.
1827 Mead, Gab[rie]l. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
FEB. 13 Washington. On the woolens bill; a question as
to the right of manufacturers to favor over other
citizens; the power of Congress over duties.
A.L. S. 3 p. "Private."
1827 Van Ness, C[ornelius] P[eter]. Albany. To [Martin Van
FEB. 22 Buren, Washington]. Vice-presidential pros
pects; his own opposition to the Administration
and its reasons; request for information; etc.
A. L. S. 2 p.
. Transcript. 2 p.
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82 LIBKARY OF CONGRESS
1827 Madison, James. Montpelier. To [Martin] Van Buren,
MAR. 13 Albany. Acknowledging Van Buren s letter of
[Mar.] 3, inclosing the report to the Senate [Mar.
1, 1827] on the Georgia business [the controversy
between the United States and Georgia, relative
to jurisdiction over the Creek lands]; provision
in political system for deciding questions between
the Union and its members; the untimeliness of
any attempt to amend the Constitution. A. L. S.
IP-
. Transcript. 2 p.
1827 Clay, Henry. Washington. To Albert Gallatin, [Lon-
MAR. 20 don]. On commercial intercourse with the West
Indies. Copy. 4 p. (With: Gallatin to Clay,
1826, Sept. 22.)
[1827 Charleston Southern Patriot. Account of a dinner by the
MAR. ?] officers of the 17th Regiment to their Colonel,
Robert Y[oung] Hayne; synopsis of Hayne s and
Van Buren s speeches. Clipping (reprint in a
[Richmond ?] newspaper between Apr. 10 and 25;
manuscript notes of A[ndrew] S[tevenson] in the
margin on Van Buren s change of attitude as to
state rights).
1827 Clay, H[enry]. Washington. To [Albert] Gallatin, [Lon-
APR. 11 don]. On trade with the British colonies. Copy.
27 p. (With: Gallatin to Clay, 1826, Sept. 22).
1827 Hammond, Jabez D[elano]. Schenectady and Homer,
MAY 23 [N. Y.] To M[artin] V[an] Buren, [Albany].
Views on states rights, the South, and the presi
dency. A. L. S. 4 p.
. Transcript. 6 p.
1827 Smith, S[amuel]. Baltimore. To Martin Van Buren,
MAY 26 Albany. A Jackson meeting in Baltimore; some
of those who favor Jackson; Walter Lowrie s re
port on Pennsylvania; etc, A. L. S. 3 p.
1827 McLane, Lewis, [Smyrna, Del. ?] To Martin Van Buren,
JuNEl8 [Albany]. On Webster s advances to himself
during the counting of the presidential vote in
[1825] in connection with the [Warfield]-Webster
correspondence [Feb. 3-5, 1825] on Adams s
policy as to appointments if elected. Copy
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 83
McLane, Lewis Continued.
(extract). 2 p. (See: Webster, Fletcher, Writ
ings and speeches of Daniel Webster, National ed.,
17:377-8 [v. 1 of Private Correspondence]).
. Transcript. 2 p.
1827 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. Albany. To C[hurchill] C[aldom]
JUNE 22 Cam[breleng], New York. Favorable accounts
from the country; Croswell and the Courier;
burdens of taking daily newspapers; an order
for the country editions of both Courier and
Enquirer; questions on the tariffs of 1824 and
1827; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1827 Marcy, W[illiam] L[earned]. Batavia, [N. Y.] To M[ar-
JUNE 25 tin] Van Buren, Albany. Suggesting that Van
Buren attend the meeting of Farmers and Wool
Growers, [July]; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
. Transcript. 1 p.
1827 V[an] Buren, M[artin. Albany]. To C[hurchill] C[aldom]
JULY 4 Cam[breleng, New York]. On the Courier s error
in speaking lightly of the Morgan affair; repeat
ing the request of [June 22] for information on
the woolen industry in Massachusetts. A. L. S.
2 p.
. Transcript. 1 p.
1827 Cooper, Thomas. Columbia, S. C. To Martin Van Buren,
JULY 5 Albany. Clay and Pennsylvania; the movement
in South Carolina against the tariff; etc. A. L. S.
1 p. "Private."
. Transcript. 1 p.
[1827 Van Buren, [Martin]. Albany. Speech on the tariff, etc.,
JULY 10] at the County meeting at Albany [July 10, for
selecting delegates to the State Convention, Al
bany, July 16]. Printed; in the Albany Argus,
July 21, 1827. 6 columns.
1827 Schermerhorn, J. S. Utica, N. Y. To Martin Van Buren,
JULY 11 Albany. The probable outlook for Jackson s
election; the situation in New York; De Witt
Clinton for vice-president; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1827 Cooper, Thomas. Columbia, S. C. To Martin Van Buren,
JULY 31 New York [forwarded to Albany]. Warning and
advice as to the protective tariff and its effect in
the South; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
. Transcript. 3 p.
84 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
1827 Everett, Edward. Boston. To Martin Van Buren, Al-
AUG. 9 bany. Acknowledging receipt of Van Buren s
Albany Convention speech and promising farther
comment; his own health; friendly messages; the
election of Ben Gorham to succeed Webster in
the House. A. L. S. 2 p.
. Transcript. 1 p.
1827 Crawford, W[illia]m H[arris]. Wood Lawn, Ga. To Mar-
AUG. 15 tin V[an] Buren, Albany. His acceptance of the
appointment of Judge of the Superior Court [of
Georgia] ; his intention of returning to the Sen
ate; a letter from Erving, and the presidential
question; receipt of Van Buren s Albany speech
on the woolens bill; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1827 Smith, S[amuel]. Montebello, [Md.] To Martin Van Bu-
AUG. 27 ren, Albany. Approval of Van Buren s [Albany]
speech; the woolen industry and foreign trade;
the outlook favorable to Jackson; etc. A. L. S.
2 p.
1827 Swartwout, Sam[ue]l. New York. To M[artin] Van Bu-
SEPT. 8 ren, [Albany]. Answering Van Buren s letter of
[Sept.] 3d; a statement in regard to the author
ship of an anonymous article. Copy. 2 p.
. Transcript. 1 p.
1827 Van Buren, Martin. Albany. To Andrew Jackson, Nash-
SEPT. 14 ville. Jackson s strength in New York; advice
against defensive publications; Jackson s letter
to Dixon, 1801, and his 4th of July toast at Nash
ville; etc. A. L. S. 5 p.
. Transcript. 4 p.
1827 [Van] Rensselaer, S[tephen]. Albany. To M[artin] Van
SEPT - 17 Buren, Albany. Answering a letter from Van
Buren in regard to the authorship of [the
anonymous article referred to in Swartwout to
Van Buren, 1827, Sept. 8]. A. L. S. 2 p.
. Transcript. 1 p.
1827 Johnson, R[ichar]d M[entor]. Blue Spring, [Ky.] To
SEPT. 22 Martin Van Buren, Albany. Introducing Amos
Kendall, and indorsing him for a loan. A. L. S.
2 p.
1827 Gallatin, Albert. [London]. To Henry Clay, [Washing-
SEPT. 28 ton]. On impressment. Copy (extract). 2 p.
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1827 Moore, T[homas] P[atrick]. Harrodsburg, [Ky.] To Mar-
SEPT. 29 tin Van Buren, C[hurchill] C[aldom] Cambreleng,
[Gulian C. ?] Verplanck, New York. Introducing
Amos Kendall, editor of the [Frankfort], Ken
tucky, Argus. A. L. S. 1 p.
1827 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. Albany. To C[hurchill] C[aldom]
CT. 22 Cambreleng, [New York]. Appreciation of Cam
breleng s speedy collection of a debt; wine for
his own Jackson dinner; New York lodgings;
the nomination of Grattan Wheeler for senator in
the 6th district; resolutions in favor of the Hero;
President [Adams s] "ebony and topaz" speech;
etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
. Transcript. 2 p.
1827 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. Albany. To C[hurchill] C[aldom]
OCT. 23 Cambreleng, [New York]. Promising aid if pos
sible in a scheme of Cambreleng s; urging re
monstrance with Noah against his damaging in
discretion in regard to the Morgan affair; New
York lodgings and wine; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
. Transcript. 2 p.
1827 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. New York. To Andrew Jackson,
Nov. 4 Nashville. The impolicy of the Telegraph s scheme
to bring Jackson to Washington next winter; the
political significance of the nomination of Clinton
in New York; prediction as to the State election,
to begin [Nov. 5]; prospects in New Jersey; per
sonal messages; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. "Private."
. Transcript. 3 p.
1827 Kendall, Amos. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
Nov. 10 [Albany]. Sending letters of introduction; con
gratulation on the political prospect in [New
York; his own wish to obtain a loan; etc. A.
L. S. 2 p.
1827 Wolcott, James, Jr. Southbridge, [Mass.] To Martin Van
Nov. 10 Buren, Albany. The woolens bill; the precarious
condition of the woolen industry. A. L. S. 3 p.
1827 [Van Buren, Martin]. New York. To John Van Buren,
Nov. 25 New Haven, Conn. Gratification at his success;
hope for continuance of exertions in the future;
his own health and plans; etc. A. L. S. 1 p.
. Transcript. 1 p.
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1827 Crawford, W[illia]m H[arris]. Wood Lawn, [Ga.] To
DEC. 21 Martin Van Buren, Washington. His own sena
torial prospects; Van Buren s visit to Gen. Wil
liams; Calhoun, Jackson, Nathaniel Macon, and
the vice-presidency ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
. Transcript. 2 p.
1827 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To E[dwin] Cros-
DEC. 25 well, [Albany]. On the resolution of [James]
Hamilton, [Jr., of South Carolina, House, Dec.
24, 1827], on the unconstitutionally of the sedi
tion law [July 14, 1798] and the refunding of fines
imposed under it; suggestions for its political
use; sending the petition of Thomas Cooper
[1825, Feb. 5] for the refunding of his fine [1800]
and the Senate report thereon, [Feb. 24, 1825];
etc. A. Df. 8 p. (See: Sen. docs. 30 and 38, 18
Cong. 2 sess.; ser. nos. 109-110).
. Transcript. 4 p.
[1827?] [Van Buren, Martin. Washington?] To [William] Cole-
man, [New York]. The presidential situation
and Republican tactics; the press. A. Df. 3 p.
1828 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To Benjamin Ffrank-
JAN. 13 lin] Butler, [Albany]. Urging him to "play a
little deeper" in politics; the effect at Albany of
the resolution of the manufacturing committee;
his own hope for a reaction; letters of explana
tion; the attitude of Peter R. Livingston; the
necessity for an expression in favor of Jackson
by the New York Legislature ; the improbability
of a congressional caucus; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1828 W[estcott], J[ames] D[iament], Jr. Bridgeton, W. N. J.
JAN. 18 To Thomas Ritchie, Richmond, Va. A story of
Webster and a letter in the last presidential con
test, "which operated upon Warfield of Ma? and
Van Rensselaer of N. Y. . . ." ; suggestions for its
editorial use and an appeal to Walsh and Hop-
kinson; New Jersey s political affiliations; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p. "Private."
1828 Knower, B[enjamin]. Albany. To Martin Van Buren,
Washington. Importance and difficulties of the
tariff question; the attitude of the New York
members; etc. A. L. S. (fragment). 1 p. (Post
marked: ". . . Jan. 23." Indorsed by Van
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Knower, B[enjamin] Continued.
Buren: "B Knower . . . 1828"; in another
hand: " Tariff & friendship & mischief making
Apl23").
1828 Marcy, W[illiam] L[earned]. Albany. To Mfartin] Van
JAN. 29 Buren, [Washington]. His own ill-health; po
litical difficulties; a legislative caucus and a State
presidential nomination ; the conduct and situa
tion of Peter R. Livingston, etc.; De Witt Clin
ton s nominations ; the tariff, the anti-Masonic ex
citement in the West, and Jackson s presidential
prospects ; the influence of Van Buren s Albany
speech ; correspondence with Silas Wright on the
tariff; etc. A. L. S. 7 p.
1828 Spencer, A[mbrose]. Albany. To Martin Van Buren, In
JAN 30 Senate, Washington. Asking to be informed of
any charges made against John M. Canfield, his
brother-in-law, and collector at Sacketts Harbor,
if renominated; inquiring as to the attitude of
[Nathan Sanford] toward the Administration;
etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1828 New York legislature. Resolutions instructing the Sena-
JAN. 31 tors of New York in Congress on the tariff. Copy
from the New York Assembly Journal, 1828, p.
350-1, in the hand of Silas Wright. 1 p.
1828 Brent, Daniel. Department of State, Washington. To
FEB. 4 James Brown, [Paris]. On the claim of Samuel
Hollingsworth against France. Copy. 2 p.
(With: Hollingsworth to Van Buren, 1829,
June 22).
1828 Tredwell, Thomas. Plattsburgh, [N. Y.] To Martin Van
FEB. 7 Buren, Washington. A communication on mat
ters of governmental theory. A. L. S. 7 p. (in
cluding the appended letter of transmittal).
[1828 Van Buren, [Martin. Washington]. "Substance of Mr.
FEB. 12-13] Van Buren s observations in the Senate of the
United States, on Mr. Foot s amendment to the
rules of the Senate, by which it was proposed to
give the Vice President the right to call to order
for words spoken in debate." Pamphlet. 16 p.
(Two speeches welded into one; compare De
lates, IV, 1:133,338).
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1828 Ingalls, William. Boston, Mass. To Martin Van Buren,
FEB. 17 Washington. On a plan in the United States
Senate to defeat Jackson. A. L. S. 1 p.
1828 Pomeroy, Josiah. Pittsfield, [Mass.] To Martin Van
FEB. 18 Buren, Washington. On the proposed altera
tion in the wool tariff; the advantage enjoyed
by the English in free wool; suggestion as to
what should be done; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1828 De Graff, J[ohn] J. [Washington]. To M[artin] Van
FEB. 18 Buren, [Washington]. Suggesting a call for a
meeting of the New York delegation in Congress
to take action on the death of Governor [De Witt
Clinton]. A. N. S. 1 p.
[1828 Oakley, Tho[ma]s J[ackson. Washington]. To [Martin]
FEB. 18] Van Buren, [Washington]. Suggesting that Van
Buren take the lead in a meeting of the New
York delegation "with appropriate resolutions
and remarks " in regard to the death of Governor
Clinton. A. N. S. 1 p.
[1828] De Graff, [John J. Washington]. To [Martin] Van Bu-
FEB. 19 ren, In Senate, [Washington]. Inclosing a re
quest for Van Buren s remarks on De Witt Clin
ton for publication. A. L. S. 1 p.
1828 Ear 11, Jonas, Jr., J. J. Wood, and others. Washington.
FEB. 19 Request for the remarks made by Van Buren
on De Witt Clinton, at the meeting of the New
York delegation [Feb. 19], for publication.
D. S. 1 p.
1828 Forsyth, John. Milledgeville, [Ga.] To Martin Van Bu-
FEB - 25 ren, [Washington]. On the spelling of their
names; a prophecy as to the election, Calhoun,
the vice-presidency, and the presidential succes
sion ; hopes for a beneficial change from the Gen
eral s success ; Van Buren s speech on the Revolu
tionaries ; his own wish to receive Congressional
documents; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1828 Pomeroy, Josiah. Pittsfield, [Mass.] To Martin Van
FEB - 27 Buren, Washington. The manufacturers bill
again ; the question of raw material ; etc. A. L. S.
3 p.
1828 Ritchie, Tho[ma]s. [Richmond]. To Martin Van Buren,
[Washington]. Exchange between [the Enquirer]
and "the Chautauqua paper"; the anti-Masonic
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Ritchie, Tho[ma]s Continued.
fever, De Witt Clinton, and the Administration;
presidential prospects; dangers to Gen. Jackson
from his friends; praise of Butler s speeches in
the New York Legislature on Gov. Clinton and
on provision for his family; a request for sun
flower seed ; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1828 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To [Benjamin Frank-
MAR. 15 lin Butler, Albany]. Butler s chance of succeed
ing [Samuel A.] Talcott as State attorney-general ;
the necessity of being an active politician; effi
cient leadership wanted ; a message from Ritchie
on the Clinton speeches; a request for Butler s
medallion in exchange for his own bust ; a request
as to money and letters for Coffee; Ritchie s sun
flower seed; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1828 Buel, J[esse], and others. Albany. Circular on the wool-
MAR. ens bill. D. S. of Jesse Buel and ten others. 7 p.
1828 Van Buren, Martin. Washington. To William Coleman,
APR. 4 [Xew York]. Sending a copy of his [ rules
speech"] made by him in the Senate, [Feb.
12-13]; the need of vigor and watchfulness on
the part of state governments; the corruption
of the present Federal administration; etc. A.
Df. 3 p.
1828 Hollingsworth, Rob[er]t. Paris. To James Brown, [Paris].
APR. 8 On his own claim against France. Copy. 3 p.
(With: Samuel Hollingsworth to Van Buren,
June 22, 1829).
1828 Clark, Lot. Albany. To Mfartin] V[an] B[uren, Wash-
APR.IO ington]. The ^position of the Jackson cause,
and good condition of the Republican part}"; the
personnel of the Legislature ; Van Buren and the
governorship; etc. A. L. S. 7 p.
1828 Madison, J[ames]. Montpelier. To Martin Van Buren,
APR. 11 Senate, Washington. Acknowledging receipt of
a copy of the "Observations on the proposed
amendments of Mr. Foot" ["rules speech," Feb.
12-13, 1828]; his own dissent from some of its
views. A. N. 1 p.
1828 Cooper, Thomas. Columbia, [S. C.] To Martin Van Bu-
APR.II ren, Senate, Washington. Comment on Van
s speech on the power of the President of
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Cooper, Thomas Continued.
the Senate to decide on questions of order [Feb.
12-13]; his own opinions ; Calhoun s principles;
quarrels over the tariff; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1828 Hiker, R[ichard]. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
APR. 14 [Washington]. On Van Buren s speech on the
constitutional powers of the vice-president in
reference to the Senate [Feb. 12-13]; the political
heresy involved in latitudinarian construction;
his own preference for the Senate rather than
the Supreme Court as a court of last review on
matters involving the states, etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
[1828 Coleman, W[illia]m. [New York]. To Martin Van Buren,
APR. 17] Washington. Thanks for Van Buren s [ rules "]
speech [Feb. 12-13]; his injustice to the Feder
alists; his own correspondence with Cambreleng
on a proposed change in the electoral law; the
next governor; the impolicy of Hiker s appoint
ment as recorder. A. L. S. 1 p.
1828 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To John V[an] Bu-
APR.IQ pen, [New Haven, Conn.?] Sending a check;,
caution against extravagance; the Connecticut
election; etc. A. L. S. 1 p.
1828 Knower, B[enjamin]. Albany. To Martin Van Buren,
APR. 23 [Washington]. On his attempt, through a test
circular written by Hopkins and sent confiden
tially to Wright and Van Buren, to fix the respon
sibility for the defeat of the tariff bill ; the treach
ery of Woods, the bearer; his own unaltered
friendship for Wright and Van Buren. A. L. S.
6 p.
[1828 V[an] B[uren], M[artin. Senate, Washington]. To Silas
Wright, Jr., [House of Representatives, Washing
ton]. Asking for statistics on iron and woolen
industries in New York. A. N. S. 1 p.
[1828 [Wright, Silas, Jr. House of Representatives, Washing-
be d M AY 31 t n - T M [ artin ] Van Buren, Senate, [Washing
ton]. Rough estimates on woolen and iron in
dustries in New York. A. N. 2 p. (Appended
to Van Buren s note of the same date) .
[1828 [Wright, Silas, Jr. Washington]. To M[artin] Van Buren,
5 In Senate, [Washington]. On the tariff bill
.1 / / in i *~+
now before the Senate." 4 p.
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1828 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. Notes of a speech on
[MAY 7?] the tariff, with extracts from the messages of the
Presidents. A. Df. 8 p.
1828 Madison, James. Montpelier, [Va.] To [Martin] Van
MAY 13 Buren, Senate, Washington. Thanking him for
a copy of the report to the Senate relating to the
1 colonization of persons of color" [Apr. 28, 1828]
and pointing out an error in the " observations
on Mr. Foot s amendment " [ rules speech," Feb.
12-13, 1828] in regard to the " threatening con
test" in the Convention of 1787 on the rule of
state representation in the Federal Government.
A. L. S. 1 p. (Printed: Rives, Writings of
Madison, 111:634).
1828 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To John Van Buren,
MAY 15 [New Haven, Conn.] Reproof in view of a letter
from the president of [Yale] College, reporting
John s non-attendance at chapel and deficiency
in studies. A. L. S. 2 p.
1828 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren,
JUNE 23 [Albany]. Introducing Major Henry Lee and
asking assistance for him in collecting material
for a history of "the late war." A. L. S. 1 p.
1828 Woodbury, L[evi]. Portsmouth, N. H. To Martin Van
JULY 1 Buren, Albany. Asking his assistance in sooth
ing Southern fears over the tariff; Jackson gain
ing in New Hampshire; the election prospects;
etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1828 Hamilton, Jfames]. Sullivan s Island, [S. C.] To [Martin]
JULY 31 Van Buren, [Albany]. The death of Mrs. Cruger ;
prospects of Van Buren s success in New York;
discontent in South Carolina on the tariff meas
ure; resistance to be offered; regret at the posi
tion of McLane and Van Buren; his own candi
dacy for the governorship; the Administration
triumph in Louisiana ; promising a half-barrel of
hominy; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1828 I[ngham], Sfamuel] D[elucenna]. New Hope, Pa. To Mar-
JULY 31 tin Van Buren, Albany. His own illness; the
political situation in Pennsylvania and New Jer
sey; the electoral law of New York; Buchanan s
nomination and the Federalists ; a political meet
ing in New York and the interpretation given to
it; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
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1828 Lewis, W[illiam] Berkeley]. Nashville. To Martin Van
AUG. 8 Buren, Albany. Asking Van Buren s opinion as
to the expediency of Jackson s issuing an address
to the people of the United States; the Ken
tucky State election and its bearing on the presi
dential question; boasts of Clay, etc.; inquiry
as to prospects in New York, especially as to the
probability of the Legislature s choosing the
presidential electors; the necessity of Jackson s
election to save the liberties of the country; etc.
A. L. S. 5 p.
1828 Tallmadge, James, Jr. Poughkeepsie. To Martin Van
AUG. 27 Buren, Albany. Reporting the termination of a
suit at law; hope of seeing him after court, and
of visiting the Secretary of the Navy; etc.
A. L. S. 2 p.
1828 Birdsall, Benj[amin], Jr. Green, [N. Y.] To Martin Van
AUG. 28 Buren, Albany. Financial troubles. A. L. S.
IP-
1828 Hamilton, J[ames], Jr. Sullivan s Island. To Martin Van
SEPT. 7 Buren, Albany. Sending a half-barrel of hominy ;
recovery from an attack of dengue fever; asking
for New York news ; his own hope of escaping the
necessity of being governor; his intention of
speaking out on the tariff. A. L. S. 3 p.
1828 V[an] Buren, M[artin. Albany]. To C[hurchill] Cfaldom]
SEPT. 8 Cambreleng, New York. The inexpediency of
Cambreleng s preparing the address ; expectation
of a great victory and a most respectable conven
tion; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1828 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. Albany. To C[hurchill] C[aldom]
SEPT - 18 C[ambreleng, New York]. Asking him to send
the address, that it may have "an honest parent
age" ; the necessity of suppressing his self-love for
the public good; [James A.] Hamilton s letter on
Jackson s character. A. L. S. 1 p.
1828 Johnson, R[ic]h[ard] M[entor]. Great Crossing, [Ky.] To
S!SPT - 25 M[artin] V[an] Buren, Albany. On a remark
attributed to Van Buren in regard to the desir
ability of a change in the New York electoral
law, and Gen. Jackson s candidacy; election
prospects in Kentucky; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 93
1828 Ingham, S[amuel] D[elucenna]. New Hope, [Pa.] To
SEPT. 26 Mfartin] Van Buren, Albany. Politics in New
York and Pennsylvania, Delaware and Indiana;
the candidacy of Dr. Canby in Indiana ; betting on
the New York election ; Van Buren and the gov
ernorship ; the South and the tariff; etc. A. L. S.
3 p.
1828 Lewis, W[illiam] B[erkeley]. Nashville. To Martin Van
SEPT. 27 Buren, Albany. The proposed Jackson address
to the public not to be made ; the Burr incident
to be treated by the Nashville committee; the
Western elections ; Kentucky doubtful ; the cer
tainty of Jackson s election ; Clay s abandonment
of the contest ; Jackson s health ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1828 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To [John Quincy
SEPT. 28 Adams, Washington]. Views on General Peter
B. Porter s accounts ; interpretation of the act of
1821; the question of an amicable suit against
the Government; etc. A. Df. S. 4 p.
1828 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. Albany. To C[hurchill] C[aldom]
OCT. 1 Cambreleng, New York. Distress over the reso
lutions ; plans for meeting Webster and Cambre
leng; the necessity of supporting Brown; the
address; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1828 Noah, M[ordecai] Mfanasseh]. New York. To [Martin
OCT. 2 Van Buren, Albany]. Asking support of his own
candidacy for sheriff as a means of aiding the
Enquirer- etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Confidential."
1828 Hosack, David. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Al-
OCT. 10 bany. Asking for Van Buren s speech in the
New York Legislature, in support of De Witt
Clinton s Erie .Canal project for use in the
writer s work on Clinton. A. L. S. (fragment).
3 p.
1828 R[andolph], J[ohn], of Roanoke. Roanoke, [Va.] On the
OCT. 13 safety of visiting Roanoke; good wishes for
Van Buren, "Master Martin/ and "his younger
brother"; his own poor opinion of colleges; his
ill-health; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1828 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. Albany. To C[hurchill] C[aldom]
OCT. 18 Cambreleng, New York. Aston s cause and his
own movements; Marcy, McLane, Flagg, and
certain information desired by Cambreleng; in
closing a letter for Bowne. A. L. S. 1 p.
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1828 Crawford, W[illia]m H[arris]. Lexington, [Ga.] To Mar-
OCT. 21 tin Van Buren, Albany. Urging Nathaniel Ma-
con for vice-president; the inability of Georgia
to vote for John C. Calhoun or Richard Rush;
promising measures to prevent Jackson s bring
ing Calhoun into the Cabinet if defeated for vice-
president ; asking early information on the New
York election; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1828 Livingston, Edwfard]. Red Hook, [N. Y.] To Martin
OCT. 22 Yan Buren, Albany. Congratulations on the
prospective victory; Russell s plan to publish
Clay s private correspondence; ill effects pro
duced by such methods; his own plans; etc.
A. L. S. 1 p.
1828 Van Buren, Martin. Albany. To C[hurchill] C[aldom]
OCT. 29 Cambreleng, New York. Asking for assurances
as to Cambreleng s and Verplanck s safety; etc.
A. L. S. 1 p.
1828 Troup, Rob[ert]. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Al-
OCT. 30 bany. Asking for the facts in regard to Van Bu-
ren s connection with De Witt Clinton s removal
from the Canal Board, for use in Dr. [David] Ho-
sack s eulogium on Clinton. A. L. S. 3 p.
[1828? [Van Buren, Martin. Albany?] To the [Albany] Daily
Ocrr.?] Advertiser. Communication, in the third per
son, denying a report relative to his advocacy
of a change in the present electoral law of New
York. A. D. 2 p.
1828 Troup, Rob[ert]. New York. To M[artin] V[an] Buren,
Albany. Receipt of Van Buren s letter on the
removal of De Witt Clinton from the Canal Board ;
not to be used by Dr. Hosack ; his own vote and
the election prospects; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1828 V[an] Buren, M[artin. Steamboat]. To C[hurchill] C[al-
Nov - 7 dom] Cambreleng, New York. Success in Demo
cratic counties and defeat in Federalist; the
Manor influence; the resurrection of the old
Federalism of 98; lodgings in New York; etc.
A. L. S. 2 p.
1828 V[an] Buren, M[artin. Albany?] To C[hurchill] C[aldom]
Cambreleng, New York. Results in different dis
tricts; directions as to lodging. A. L. S. 2 p.
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1828 [Van Buren, Martin. New York]. To [William Harris]
Nov. 14 Crawford, [Lexington, Ga.] The electors of New
York committed for Calhoun ; the manner of the
New York nomination; congratulations on the
recovery of his health; etc. A. Df. 3 p.
1828 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. New York. To Andrew Jackson,
Nov. 16 Nashville, Tenn. Results of the New York elec
tion; three Federal districts; the influence of the
Morgan affair; congratulations; etc. A. L. S.
3 p.
1828 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. New York. To B[enjamin]
Nov. 17 F[ranklin] Butler, Albany. On proper provision
for Silas Wright if defeated; the law relative to
commissioners and notaries. A. L. S. 2 p.
1828 Baleh, [Alfred]. Nashville. To M[artin V[an] Buren,
Nov. 27 Albany. Candidates for Cabinet places; Jack
son s health and the succession; his own efforts
in favor of Van Buren; sending a newspaper
article of his own, inspired by Calhoun s political
activity. A. L. S. 1 p.
1828 Benton, Thomas H[art]. Senate Chamber, [Washington].
DEC. 3 To Martin Van Buren, Albany. Congratulations
on his election as governor ; regret at the loss of his
counsels in the Senate; Mr. Adams s intentions;
election returns in New York and the West.
A. L. S. 2 p.
[1828] Verplanck, G[ulian] C[rommelin]. Washington. To Mar-
DEC. 6 tin Van Buren, Albany. Van Buren and the
President s cabinet; the question of succession;
other cabinet rumors ; recommending some com
missioners. A. L. S. 3 p.
1828 Wright, Silas, Jr. Washington. To M[artin] V[an] Bu-
DEC. 7 ren, [Albany]. On office and patronage for him
self and [Jonas] Earll. A. L. S. 8 p.
1828 Younglove, M. Hudson, [N. Y.] To M[artin] Van Buren,
DEC. 8 Albany. Progress of the anti-Masons; a sugges
tion for a recommendation in the Governor s
message of legislation against "unofficial and
concealed oaths." A. L. S. 1 p.
1828 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. Albany. To C[hurchill] C[aldom]
DEC. 9 Cambreleng, Washington. As to a rumor afloat
of Van Buren s marriage; a request for the news
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V[an] Buren, M[art in] Continued.
of Washington ; messages to his friends ; the New
York senatorship; Abraham [Van Buren s] wish
for transfer; etc. A. L. S. 5 p.
1828 Wright, [Silas], Jr. Washington. To [Martin Van Buren,
DEC. 9 Albany]. Van Buren and a Cabinet appoint
ment; the public printing; the position of Duff
Green. A. L. S. 4 p.
1828 Lewis, W[illiam] B[erkeley]. Nashville. To James A[lex-
DEC. 12 ander] Hamilton, New York. Gen. Jackson s
majorities in New York, the West, and the South
west; influence of the anti-Masonic question in
New York ; the significance of the unprecedented
triumph; Van Buren as secretary of state; sug
gestion for Lee s appointment in Daniel Brent s
place as chief clerk; Jackson s intention as to
removals; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1828 V[an] Buren. M[artin]. Albany. To C[hurchill] C[aldom]
DEC. 17 Cambreleng, [Washington]. Scheming and in
triguing at Washington inevitable; objections to
the Treasury ; McLane and the attorney-general
ship; messages to his friends; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1828 Forman, Joshua. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
DEC. 17 Albany. On his own efforts to obtain New-
bold s views on the Forman bank project; New-
bold s letter to Thomas W. Olcott [Dec. 17]; his
caution, inspired by Noah s publications; etc.
A. L. S. 2 p.
1828 Newbold, Geo[rge]. Bank of America, [New York]. To
DEC. 17 T[homas] W. Olcott, [Albany]. Views on For-
man s project for a banking law (safety fund
system.) A. L. S. 8 p.
1828 Verplanck G[ulian] C[rommelin]. Washington. To Jesse
DEC - 18 Hoyt, .New York. Social festivities closing the
Administration ; a cabinet place for Van Buren ;
the Gaines-Scott-Macomb affair; Dr. Havens s
candidacy for health officer of [New York] ; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
[1828? V[an] B[uren], M[artin. Albany?]. To - - Sudani.
DEC - ? ] On the candidacy of [Benjamin Franklin] Butler
for attorney-general [of New York]; legislative
action; Van Buren s neutrality. A. Dr. 2 p.
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[1828?] [Van Buren, Martin. Albany?] To- -Norton. New
York s vote for Gen. Jackson; Adams s political
achievements and prospects; "New England Re
publicanism in Missouri"; etc. A. Df. 2 p.
[1828?] ["An American Gentleman," Dresden]. To [, New York?]
" Trade of Saxony with the United States (ex
tract). Newspaper clipping. (With: Mensch
to Van Buren, 1830, Feb. 23).
1829 [Cambreleng, Churchill Caldom]. Washington. To M[ar-
JAN. 1 tin] Van Buren, Albany. Wishes for his happi
ness; applications for office; Doctor Townsend s
wish; " La Belle Hor tense" and her ambitions;
the marriage of Eaton to Mrs. Timberlake.
A. L. 1 p.
1829 [Hamilton, James Alexander]. -New York. To Martin
JAN. 1 Van Buren, Albany. Sending a letter of Major
Lewis ; the unfitness of Henry Lee [for the chief
clerkship]; the possibility of his own appoint
ment; etc. A. L. 3 p. "Private." (Mutilated).
1829 Van Ness, C[ornelius] P[eter]. Burlington, [Vt.] To A[l-
JAN. 3 bert] Gallatin, [New York?] On the United
States boundary from the Connecticut River to
the St. Lawrence ; proceedings under the Treaty
of Ghent [Dec. 24, 1814] ; difficulties encountered :
etc. Copy. 3 p.
1829 H[amilton], J[ames] Alexander]. New York. To [Mar-
JAN. 8 tin Van Buren], Albany. Compliments on his
message ; the chagrin of Charles and John King
at its excellence ; Catlin on the bank paragraph ; a
letter from Nashville (Dec. 17), without mention
of Mrs. Jackson s reputed death. A. L. S. 3 p.
1829 Van Buren, Martin. Albany. To C[hurchill] C[aldom]
JAN. 9 Cambreleng, Washington. Great pressure for
pardons and commissions; his own wish to hear
from him constantly; Silas Wright for the comp-
trollership ; personal messages ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1829 Auchincloss, J[ame]s. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
JAN. 12 Albany. Inquiry as to the meaning of the rec
ommendation of Van Buren s message in regard
to auctions; wholesale and piece sales; proposed
regulations ; need of reform in the present system ;
etc. A. L. S.
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1829 Hamilton, J[ames], Jr. Washington. To M[artin] Van
JAN. 23 Btiren, [Albany]. Reciprocity of friendship and
confidence ; the Cabinet ; the danger of Jackson s
falling into the hands of narrow men; [Henry]
Baldwin to be pressed for a position; reliance on
H. L. White as a guide; Gen. Jackson s move
ments; Van Buren s message; etc. A.L. S. 6 p.
1829 Forman, Jfoshua]. Albany. To Martin Van Buren, [Al-
JAN. 24 bany]. Submitting an exposition of his bank
project; why a criticized paragraph has been re
tained ; the influence of banks ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1829 United States Senate. Benton s amendment to S. 29, "A
JAN. 29 bill to provide for the distribution of a part of the
revenues of the United States among the several
States." Printed. 3 p.
1829 Ritchie, Thomas. Richmond. To Martin Van Buren,
JAN. 31 Albany. Distinctions created by office; praise
of Van Buren s message and principles; explain
ing the Constitution ; his own wish to see Van
Buren in Washington, and in Jackson s Cabinet ;
his own life. A. L. S. 4 p.
[1829 [Van Buren, Martin. Albany.] To [James] Auchincloss,
JAN.] [New York]. Answering his inquiry and sugges
tions [1829, Jan. 12] in regard to the recom
mendation in Van Buren s message to the New
York Legislature on the regulation of auction
sales of [imported goods]. A. Df. 3 p.
1829 V[an] Buren, Mfartin]. Albany. To C[hurchill] C[aldom]
FEB. l Cambreleng, [Washington]. Good reports on the
message [to the Legislature]; his associates in
Washington; an odd message from Henry R.
Storrs; the appointment of Westervelt as health
officer; Cambreleng s speech on the [occupation of
the] Oregon [River, House, Jan. 6, 1829]; personal
messages; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1829-33 United States Senate. " Proceedings for opening and
FEB. 2- counting the electoral votes, notifying the per
sons elected, and arrangements for the inaugura
tion in 1829;" notes of comparison with pro
ceedings, and arrangements in 1825 and 1833;
" . . . executive proceedings at a special session
. . . March 4, 1829 [including the inaugural
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United States, Senate Continued.
address]." Clippings and manuscript copies from
the Senate Journal, 1828-9, 1832-3; printed pro
gram; manuscript notes. 10 p.
1829 Nelson, John. Frederick, [Md.] To [Louis McLane,
FEB. 7 Washington]. Arrangements suggested for the
Jackson party in Maryland; their attitude
toward cabinet representation for the State;
Taney and the "Law Department"; Wirt should
not be retained; hope for Van Buren s " transla
tion to Washington"; the reward of Crawford
men; deprecation of political intolerance; appro
priation for the Rockville road; etc. A. L. S.
4 p.
1829 Forman, Joshua. Albany. To Martin Van Buren, [Al-
FEB. 12 bany]. Two letters:
[1] Views in favor of Jackson and his party; change
in the old political parties; success of the
Jackson party; the tariff question and the
Presidency; Van Buren s true program; Clin
ton s policy; a change in the manner of mak
ing nominations; New York s position; etc..
A. L. S. 8 p.
[2] Inclosing the above letter; the great importance
of the bank question; demand for a better
system. A. L. S. 3 p.
1829 Hfamilton], J[ames] Alexander]. Washington. To [Mar-
FEB. 12 tin Van Buren, Albany]. Sending a letter from
Major Lewis; White s opinion against Henry Lee;
an interview with General Jackson; the election
of Duff Green; Van Buren to be offered the
State Department; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1829 Hamilton, J[ames], Jr. Washington. To M[artin] Van
FEB. 13 Buren, [Albany]. Jackson s arrival in the city;
the crowd of new converts; his own attitude;
Van Buren to be secretary of state; McLane s
chances; his own wish that Jackson would con
sult Van Buren on the Cabinet; etc. A. L. S.
2 p.
1829 H[amilton], J[ames] A[lexander]. Washington. To [Mar-
FEB. 13 tin Van Buren, Albany]. A talk with Lewis on
the Cabinet; the State Department to be offered
to Van Buren; Jackson to consult [Hugh L.]
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Hamilton], J[ames] Alexander] Continued.
White; conjectures as to other appointments;
Calhoun s influence; the advisability of Van
Buren s acceptance; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1829 Hayne, Rob[er]t Y[oung]. Washington. To Martin Van
FEB. 14 Buren, Albany. [Charles Edward] Dudley s de
but in the Senate; another Panama mission affair;
appointments to office; Webster s plight; influ
ences about the President-elect; Southern wishes
as to the Cabinet ; a message from Mrs. Hayne on
an " important matter confided to her." A. L. S.
3 p.
1829 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
FEB. 15 Albany. Tendering him the office of secretary
of state. A. L. S. 1 p.
1829 H[amilton], J[ames] Alexander]. New York. To Martin
FEB. 16 Van Buren, Albany. General Jackson s satisfac
tory letter to Van Buren; Tazewell s intention
to decline a department if offered; Ingham for
the Treasury; McLane and others; suggestions
for advice to Gen. Jackson. A. L. S. 3 p.
" Private."
1829 Hamilton, Ja[me]s Alexander]. Washington. To [Mar-
FEB. 18 tin Van Buren, Albany]. A dinner at Jackson s;
his wish for Van Buren to be in Washington; the
Department of State and its need of protection;
Cabinet talk; Calhoun s influence; his own
wishes; advice as to the State Department and
the dismissal of Brent; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1829 McLane, L[ouis]. Washington. To M[artin] V[an] Buren,
FEB - !9 [Albany]. The personnel of the cabinet so far
as announced; its weakness; the President s in
terview with Hayne and Hamilton; the Vice-
president s influence; a question as to the advis
ability of Van Buren s entering such a cabinet;
etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1829 Kane, E[lias] Kfent]. Senate Chamber, [Washington].
FEB - 19 To [Martin Van Buren, Albany]. The reputed
membership of the Cabinet; its weakness; Cal
houn s influence and motives; advice as to ma
ture consideration upon the propriety of accept
ance. A. L. S. 1 p.
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1829 H[amilton], J[ames] Alexander]. Washington. To [Mar-
FEB. 19 tin Van Buren, Albany]. His letter to Eaton in
favor of McLane not to be delivered ; his own ad
vice to Jackson to confer with South Carolina and
Virginia members of Congress; the result; Mc
Lane s conviction of the inadvisability of Van
Buren s entering the Cabinet; Cambreleng s ad
vocacy of Dray ton as Van Buren s friend against
Calhoun; Adams s "further disclosure;" etc.
A. L. S. 5 p.
1829 Hamilton, J[ames], Jr. Washington. To [Martin Van
FEB. 19 Buren, Albany]. Cheves and McLane proposed
but turned down; General Jackson surrounded
by men not high in the party s confidence; Hayne
and Hamilton called to a conference; the Treas
ury for Pennsylvania and Ingham; the policy of
the Administration outlined; the full Cabinet as
reported; etc. A. L. S. 8 p.
1829 Kane, E[lias] K[ent]. Senate Chamber, [Washington],
FEB. 20 To [Martin Van Buren, Albany]. Hayne s con
demnation of the entire Cabinet except Van Bu
ren. A. L. S. 1 p.
1829 Van Buren, Martin. Albany. To [Andrew Jackson,
FEB. 20 Washington]. Accepting the office of secretary
of state. A. Df. 8 p.
. Transcript. 3 p.
1829 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. Albany. To C[hurchill] C[aldom]
FEB . 21 Cambreleng, [Washington]. Sending a letter for
[McLane?]; his own plans; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1829 Bunner, R[udolph. Washington]. To [Martin Van Bu-
FEB. 21 ren, Albany]. General Jackson and his Cabinet;
the advisability of Van Buren s acceptance; bad
effects of a refusal. A. L. S. 3 p.
1829 Hamilton], J[ames] Alexander. Washington]. To [Mar-
. FEB . 21 tin- Van Buren, Albany]. The Cabinet as deter
mined; opinions as to Van Buren s acceptance;
friendliness of the members of the Cabinet to Van
Buren; Calhoun s disappointment; etc. A. L. S.
3 p.
1829 Hamilton], J[ames] Alexander] Washington. To [Mar-
F EB . 23 tin Van Buren, Albany]. Van Buren s accept
ance anxiously awaited; no change to be made
in the Cabinet; opposition to Eaton s appoint
ment; the question of the removal of the Navy
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Hamilton], J[ames] Alexander] Continued.
Yard from Long Island to Gunner s Island, and
the interests of New York harbor and city; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p.
1829 H[amilton], J[ames] Alexander]. Washington. To [Mar-
F EB . 25 tin Van Buren, Albany]. Jackson s acquiescence
in Van Buren s delay in coming to Washington;
Hamilton to take temporary charge of the State
Department; Christopher Hughes and the Hague
mission; advice on resignation as governor; Van
Buren s letter to Eaton; efforts to keep McLane
in [the Senate]; possible cabinet shifts; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p.
1829 V[an] Buren, M[artin. Albany]. To - Townsend
FEB. 27 [? Albany]. Offering a position in Washington.
A. N. S." 1 p.
1829 H[amilton], J[ames] Alexander]. Washington. To Mar-
FEB. 27 tin Van Buren, [Albany]. Jackson s disposition
to carry out the will of the people as to offices;
asking advice as to the district attorney of the
Eastern District of Pennsylvania; candidates for
justice of the Supreme Court; the State Depart
ment contract for the publication of Federal
session laws; the Netherlands mission; Moore s
ambitions as to Colombia, etc.; his own selection
to take charge of the State Department till Van
Buren s arrival; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1829 Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom]. Washington. To M[ar-
MAR. 1 tin] Van Buren, [Albany]. Criticism silenced by
publication of the cabinet selection; the situation
of the Virginians; the strength of the Cabinet:
advantages to the party in starting with an oppo
sition; national problems to be met; the tariff;
Van Buren as a conciliator; etc. A. L. S. 12 p.
1829 Hamilton, John C. New York. To [Martin Van Buren],
MAR. 3 Albany. The Calhoun interest and the press;
suspicions as to Noah; Coleman, the Post, and a
consolidation scheme; a plan for a public dinner
in honor of Van Buren; the electoral law and
bank system; warning as to office-seekers.
A. L. S. 2 p. " Confidential."
1829 Hamilton, J[ames], Jr. Washington. To Martin Van
MAR. 5 Buren, Albany. Account of the inauguration;
satisfaction given by the inaugural address; recep-
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Hamilton, J[ames], Jr. Continued.
tion at the " Palace"; caution against too great
prudence; party loyalty to the Cabinet despite
disappointment; Jackson s reason for not tender
ing him a position; Henry Lee as chief clerk of
the State Department ; as to provision for Hunter,
of Kentucky; the nomination of VanBuren to be
sent to the Senate [Mar. 6]; etc. A. L. S. 7 p.
1829 [Hamilton, James Alexander]. Washington. To Mar-
MAR. 6 tin Van Buren, Albany. Nominations and
changes; McLane for the Supreme Bench; Asbury
Dickins for a State Department clerkship; Brent s
usefulness; a conference with Clay; Tazewell for
England; Gallatin not wanted; appointments in
the State Department to be held up till Van
Buren arrives; a clerkship for H. G. Lewis; etc.
A. L. 8 p. (Incomplete.)
1829 Beck, N. F., and others. Albany. To [Martin] V[an]
MAR. 9 Buren, [Albany]. Letter from his military fam
ily expressing their sentiments in view of his
appointment as secretary of state. L. S. 2 p.
1829 Bloodgood, S. De Witt. Albany. To M[artin] V[an]
MAR. 9 Buren, [Albany]. Inclosing Beck and others
to Van Buren, 1829, Mar. 9. A. L. S. 1 p.
1829 New York Assembly. Resolution of congratulation to Mar-
MAR. 12 tin Van Buren on his appointment as secretary of
state. D. S. of P[eter] Robinson, Speaker. 1 p.
1829 Robinson, Peter. Albany. To Martin Van Buren, [Al-
MAR. 13 bany]. Sending a copy of the resolution adopted
by the Assembly [Mar.] 12. A. L. S. 1 p.
1829 Stebbins, Cha[rle]s. Senate Chamber, [Albany]. To Mar-
MAR. 13 tin Van Buren, [Albany]. Sending resolutions of
the Senate, [Mar. 12]. A. L. S. 1 p.
1829 [Van Buren, Martin]. Albany. To [the Republican mem-
MAR. 13 bers of the New York Legislature ?] Answering
their resolutions of [Mar. 12]. A. Df. of Benja
min Franklin Butler. 4 p.
[1829 [Van Buren, Martin. Albany]. To [X. F. Beck and
c. MAR. 13?] others? Albany]. Answering their communica
tion [of Mar. 9?] A. Df. of Benjamin Franklin
Butler. 1 p. (With:* Beck and others to Van
Buren, 1829, Mar. 9.)
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[1829 Ritchie, Thomas. Richmond. To M[ordecai] M[anasseh]
MAR. 14] Noah, Enquirer Office, New York. As to Noah s
receiving the Richmond Enquirer; criticism of
Jackson s cabinet; praise of Van Buren; his
own ambitions; Virginia and the Administra
tion; a contract for paper for the Enquirer; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
[1829 [Van Buren, Martin. Albany?] To Peter Robinson, [Al-
MAR. 16] bany]. Thanking the Assembly for their reso
lutions of [Mar. 12]. A. Df. 2 p. (With:
Robinson to Van Buren, 1829, Mar. 13).
1829 New York State. Comptroller. Albany. Receipt to
MAR. 16 Martin Van Buren for balance of money for
incidental expenses of the Governor. D. S. of
Philip Phelps, deputy comptroller. 3 p.
1829 Wiswall, Oliver, and others. Hudson, [N. Y.] To [Mar-
MAR. 16 tin Van Buren, Albany]. Invitation to a public
dinner. D. S. 1 p.
1829 Van Buren, M[artin]. Kinder-hook, [N. Y.] To Oliver
MAR. 17 Wiswall and others, [Hudson, N. Y.] Declining
their invitation to a public dinner. A. Df . 2 p.
1829 Rives, W[illiam] C[abell]. Castle Hill, [Va.] To T[homas]
MAR. 18 P[atrick] Moore, Washington. Congratulations
on his appointment as minister to Colombia ; the
English mission for Tazewell; his own wishes; a
letter to Maj. Lee for the President; etc. A. L.S.
3 p.
1829 [Van Buren, Martin]. New York. Declining an invita-
MAR. 23 . tion to a public dinner in [New York]. A. Df.
3 p.
Df. 2 p.
1829 New York City. Common Council. Resolutions giving
MAR. 23 Van Buren the freedom of the city. Cop} 7 . 1 p.
1829 Bowne, Walter. New York. To M[artin] Van Buren,
MAR. 24 Washington. Sending resolutions of the Com
mon Council, [1829, Mar.] 23. A. L. S. 1 p.
1829 Hamilton, J[ames], Jr. Charleston, S. C. To Martin Van
MAR. 25 Buren, Washington. Van Buren s reserve fully
accounted for; his own recovery from chagrin
over the Cabinet; the public printing in South
Carolina; his own retiring speech and promise;
Gallatin and the French mission; office-hunting;
etc. A.L. S. 7 p. " Private and confidential."
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1829 Forman, Joshua. New York. To M[artinj Van Buren,
MAR. 26 Washington. Praise of the inaugural message;
suggestions for a commercial treaty with Great
Britain to settle the tariff question and of Daniel
Webster as an ambassador to negotiate such a
treaty; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1829 Ritchie, Thomas. Richmond. To [Martin Van Buren,
MAR. 27 Washington]. A farewell letter of suggestions;
the Cabinet and the inaugural message; editorial
appointments; the use of patronage; his own views
of reform; an extract from a Washington letter
predicting the course and the outcome of the
Administration; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. "Private."
1829 Cooper, Thomas. Columbia, S. C. To Martin Van Buren,
MAR. 29 Washington. Congratulations; advice against
time-serving and as to the course necessary to
gain the succession; characterization of the
Northeastern states; importance of the South
and West; Calhoun s strength and weakness as
an opponent; the South, the tariff, and secession;
his own difficulties as to salary, etc. ; Faust, D. W.
Sims, and the contract for printing the laws;
hollow shot; etc. A. L. S. 1 p.
1829 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. Washington. To [Andrew Jack-
MAR. 31 son, Washington]. Sending Ritchie s letter [Mar.
27]; an estimate of the writer. A. Df. S. 3 p.
1829 Jackson, A[ndrew. Washington]. To M[artin] Van Bu-
MAR. 31 ren, [Washington]. Suggestions for an answer
to Ritchie s letter; the removal of General Wil
liam Henry Harrison ; the advisability of warning
Ritchie against the professed friends of the Ad
ministration; rules governing appointments;
precedents in Washington s and Jefferson s ad
ministrations. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private."
1829 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. To [Thomas] Ritchie,
APR. 1 [Richmond]. Answering his letter of [Mar. 27];
the President s attitude toward frank criticism of
his acts; a promise of explanation when he visits
Washington; the problem of appointments; etc.
A. Df. of James Alexander Hamilton (3 p.) and
of Martin Van Buren (1 p.) 4 p. "Private."
1829 [Van Buren, Martin]. Department of State, Washington.
APR. 4 To New York City Common Council. Ac-
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[Van Buren, Martin] Continued.
knowledging the resolutions [of Mar. 23,] tender
ing the freedom of the city. A. Df. of James
Alexander Hamilton. 1 p.
1829 [Van Buren, Martin]. Department of State, Washington.
APR. 6 To Edward Livingston, New York. Offering the
French mission. A. Df. of James Alexander
Hamilton. 2 p.
1829 New York City, Common Council. Resolution as to a por-
APR. 6 trait of Governor Van Buren to be placed in the
City Hall. D. S. of J. Morton, clerk. 1 p.
1829 Van Buren, Martin. Washington. To [Levi] Woodbury,
APR. 7 [Portsmouth, N. H.] Offering him the Spanish
mission. A. Df. 2 p. (Indorsed by Van Buren:
"Dr. Letter to Mr. Woodbury Mission to Eng
land ")
1829 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. " Substance of a con-
APR. 8 versation with Mr. [Charles Richard] Vaughan"
on the Northeastern boundary. A. Df. 3 p.
1829 Hollingsworth, Rob[ert]. Paris. To James Brown, [Pa-
APR. 8 ris]. Sending original documents comprising the
claim of the firm of Thomas and Samuel Hollings
worth against the French government for their
schooner Two Brothers. Copy (including docu
ments). 3 p. (With: Hollingsworth to Van
Buren, 1829, June 22).
[1829 Jackson, A[ndrew. Washington]. To M[artin] Van Bu-
APR. 9?] ren, [Washington]. As to consulting Ritchie on
offering the treasurership of the United States to
John Campbell; Pollard s disability. A. L. S.
1 p. "Confidential."
[1829 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. To [Thomas Ritchie,
APR. 9?] Richmond]. Inquiring whether Colonel [John]
Campbell would accept the appointment of
treasurer of the United States; Mr. Pollard s
disability; etc. A. Df. 4 p. "Private."
1829 Clapp, Charles O. Washington. To [Martin Van Buren,
ApR - 9 Washington]. On American citizens claims
against France; the conduct of the French
government to delay a settlement; Gallatin s
activity; Clay s proposition; his own suggestions.
A. L. S. 7 p.
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1829 Bowne, Walter. New York. To [Martin Van Buren,
APR. 9 Washington]. Sending a resolution of the City
Common Council [Apr. 6] as to Van Buren s
portrait. L. S. 1 p.
1829 Hoyt, J[esse]. New York. To S[amuel] D[elucenna] In-
APR. 11 graham [i. e. Ingham, Washington]. Against
Golden for United States district attorney at
New York; his career in the politics of the State.
Copy. 3 p.
1829 Hoyt, J[esse]. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Wash-
APR. 11 ington. Sending a copy of his letter to Ingham
[Apr. 11]; reports as to Van Buren s lack of in
fluence in the Cabinet; the necessity of exercising
patronage, especially in New York; Colden s
claims for appointment; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
[1829 Ritchie, Tho[ma]s. [Richmond]. To [Martin] Van Bu-
APR. 13?] ren, [Washington]. Reasons for John Camp
bell s inability to accept the Treasurership ; his
own incapacity to judge of qualifications of men
for office; suggestions as to better advisers; re
movals from office; the removal of James Maury
from the consulship at Liverpool; etc. A. L. S.
6 p.
1829 Van Buren, Martin. Washington. To [Walter Bowne,
APR. 15 New York]. Thanks for the resolutions of the
Common Council [Apr. 6] ; a promise to select an
artist to paint his portrait for the New York
City Hall. A. Df. 2 p.
1829 Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom. Washington]. To
APR. 15 [Andrew] Jackson, [Washington]. The New
York collectorship and Swartwout; the aspira
tions of Post; etc. A. Df. 6 p.
1829 Moore, T[homas] P[atrick.] Harrodsburg, [Ky.] To [Mar-
APR. 16 tin Van Buren, Washington]. Awaiting news of
Mrs. Moore; pay of a diplomatic representative;
his own wish to delay his departure; recom
mendation of James C. Pickett as secretary of
legation; Lt. Horatio N. Crabb s wish to bear
"the despatches to Genl. Harrison"; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p.
1829 Stevenson, A[ndrew], Richmond. To [Martin Van Bu-
APR. 19 ren, Washington]. Disappointment at failure to
[i.e. 18?] see him; peculiarity of Virginia politics; high
hopes entertained of Jackson s administration;
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effect of the cabinet appointments; other causes
for uneasiness; " appointments for the editorial
corps"; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. "Confidential."
[1829 Ritchie, T[homas. Richmond], To [Martin Van Buren,
APR. 19] Washington]. Major Campbell s appointment;
Stevenson s letter to Van Buren; official re
movals; John Randolph s prediction as to Clay
for the next president; McLane s appointment.
A. L. 8. 3 p.
1829 Van Buren, M[artin. Washington]. To E[dward] Liv-
APR. 19?] ingston, [Philadelphia]. Urging a prompt de
cision as to the proffered mission [to France].
A. Df. 4 p. " Private."
1829 Jackson, Andrew. [Washington]. To [Martin Van Bu-
APR. 20 ren, Washington]. Livingston s request for
three weeks in which to decide; a speedy reply
necessary; etc. A. L. S. 1 p.
[1829 V[an] Buren, M[artin. Washington]. To C[hurchill] C[al-
c. APR. 20?] dom] C[ambreleng] and Walter Bowne, [New
York]. The President not committed to Swart-
wout; his good intentions; suggestion of a move
ment to oppose Swartwout; neither Van Buren
nor Ingham to appear; inquiry as to Henry Post s
character; etc. A. Df. 5 p. " Private."
1829 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. To [Charles Edward]
APR - 20 Dudley, [Albany]. As to the recommendation of
Samuel Swartwout; asking for a definite state
ment. A. Df. 2 p.
1829 Campbell, John. Richmond. To [Martin Van Buren,
ApR - 21 Washington]. Conditional acceptance of the
office of treasurer; Legrand s kindly attitude.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1829 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To [Andrew Jack
son, Washington]. On appointments for the New
York Custom-house; the honesty and capability
of the present collector; nepotism and partisan
ship; the characters of Johnson and Swartwout;
opposition to Swartwout s appointment; the
nature of his recommendations; Jonathan J. Cod-
dington for surveyor; Coe for appraiser; names
for other appraisers; etc. A. L. S. 16 p.
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1829 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To C[hurchill] C[al-
APR. 23 dom] Cambreleng, [New York]. On provision
for [William Coventry II.] Waddell; his own
opinion on the New York appointments known
to the President; no formal remonstrance found
against Swartwout s appointment; sending a let
ter of the President; the appointment of Ham
ilton and of Swartwout. A. L. S. 4 p.
. Draft. 2 p. Incomplete.
1829 Van Buren, Mfartin]. Washington. To [Andrew Jack-
APR. 24 son, Washington]. Asking permission to send
the President s letter in regard to the appoint
ment of Hamilton and of Swartwout to Cambre
leng, accompanied by a prohibition against pub
lication. Copy by J. A. Hamilton. 3 p.
[1829 Jackson, Andrew. [Washington]. To M[artin] Van Bu-
APR. 24] ren, [Washington]. Authorizing the sending of
his letter in regard to Hamilton s and Swart
wout s appointment to Cambreleng. A. N. S.
IP-
1829 Van Buren, Martin. Washington. To C[hurchill] C[al-
APR. 24 dom] Cambreleng, New York. On the appoint
ment of the New York collector of customs; com
mendation of Cambreleng s open course; Ingham
with the President. A. L. S. 3 p. " Private."
1829 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To C[hurchill] C[al-
APR. 25 dom] C[ambreleng, New York]. Announcement
of the residue of appointments; his own and
Ingham s advocacy of Coddington; the purity of
the President s motives. A. L. S. 2 p. "Pri
vate."
1829 Dudley, Cha[rle]s E[dward]. Albany. To Martin Van
APR. 25 Buren, Washington. Denial of his own and
Sanford s reported recommendation of Swart
wout; his own suggestions to Ingham about the
naval office ; as to removals at the New York office
and an application of Jeronias Johnson; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p.
1829 Woodbury, Levi. Portsmouth, N. H. To Martin Van
APR. 27 Buren, Washington. Declining the Spanish
mission. A. L. S. 3 p.
1829 Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom]. New York. To
APR. 28 M[artin] Van Buren, Washington. Two letters:
LIBRAE Y OF CONGRESS
Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom] Continued.
[1] Waddell to arrive May 1 ; his character and ca
pacity; prediction of a defalcation in the New
York Custom House ; etc. ; inclosing a letter
[Apr. 28] in regard to the appointments for
New York City. A. L. S. 1 p.
[2] The injury to the party from the late appoint
ments in New York City; Verplanck; the
formation of a Calhoun party in the City;
[William Leete] Stone s [Commercial Adver
tiser] and the Morning Herald, the Clay organ ;
etc. A. L. S. 5 p.
1829 Jackson, Andrew. [Washington]. To [Martin Van Bu-
APR. 28 ren, Washington]. Authorizing a limited delay
in [Thomas Patrick] Moore s setting out to
Colombia; principles governing the decision.
A. L. S. 2 p. (Indorsed with a note of J[ames]
Alexander] H[amilton]) .
1829 Hamilton, J[ames], Jr. Pennyworth Island, Savannah
APR. 28 River. To [Martin Van Buren, Washington].
Reform as interpreted by the Central Committee ;
McLane and the English mission ; no tariff relaxa
tion by treaty; the troubled condition of the
South; his own plans; the public printing; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p.
1829 [Van Buren, Martin]. Department of State, Washington.
APR. 29 To T[homas] P[atrick] Moore, [Harrodsburg, Ky.]
Inclosing a copy of the President s answer to
Moore s request for delay [Apr. 16]; June 15 the
extreme limit; Pickett s appointment. A. Df.
2 p.
1829 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To C[hurchill] C[al-
ApR - 30 dom] Cambreleng, [New York]. Asking his views
arid information on "our present and possible"
trade with Portugal and Brazil. A. L. S. 1 p.
"Private."
1829] [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. Memoranda for let-
ApR - ? 1 ters on diplomatic matters ; A. Df . 2 p. :
[1] Instructions to [James] Brown on leaving his post;
[2] To [Levi] Woodbury on time of departure in case
of acceptance;
[3] To [Beaufort T.] Watts on his request for transfer
from St. Petersburg;
[4] "Tollard. Gain time";
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[Van Buren, Martin] Continued.
[5] To [Cornelius Peter] Van Ness, announcing his and
[William Pitt] Preble s appointment to go
to the Hague as commissioners [on the
Northeastern boundary] ;
[6] To General [Samuel] Smith in regard to his wishes
for Hughes s nomination;
[7] To [Alexander] Burton, consul at Cadiz, com
mending his conduct in relation to American
prisoners.
1829 Van Buren, [Martin. Washington]. To [William] Brownfe,
[c. MAY 1] Washington]. Notice of dismissal and of the ap
pointment of W. C. H. Waddell as agent [for
payments] of the State Department. A. Df. 2 p.
1829 Van Buren, [Martin]. Department of State, [Washington].
MAY l To [Philip R.] Fendall, [Washington]. Answer
ing Fendall s letter of [May 1], in regard to Van
Buren s note [of dismissal from the service].
A. Df. 1 p.
1829 Van Buren, [Martin]. Department of State, [Washington].
MAY l To [William] Slade, [Washington]. Answering
Slade s letter of [Apr. 30 ?] in regard to Van Bu
ren s note [of dismissal from the service, Apr. 28].
A. Df. 2 p. (With: Van Buren to Fendall,
1829, May 1).
1829 [Van Buren, Martin]. Department of State, [Washington].
MAY 2 To [Theodore ?] Lyman, [Jr. ? Boston?] Offering
the position of secretary of legation at London.
A. Df. 3 p. "Private."
1829 Jackson, Andrew. [Washington]. To [Martin Van Bu-
MAY 3 ren], Washington. Approving letters to Wood-
bury and Lyman; C. P. Van Ness for the Spanish
mission; etc. A. L. S. 1 p.
1829 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. To [Levi] Wood-
MAY 3 bury, [Portsmouth, N. H.] Communicating the
President s approval of Woodbury s reasons for
declining the Spanish mission. A. Df. 3 p.
1829 Livingston, Edw[ard]. Philadelphia. To [Andrew Jack-
MAY 3 son, Washington]. Declining the French mis
sion. A. L. S. 2 p. "Private."
1829 Livingston, Edw[ard]. Philadelphia, To Mfartin] Van
MAY 3 Buren, [Washington]. Notice of having declined
the French mission. A. L. S. 1 p.
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
1829 Gracie, Esther, and N. Rogers. New York. To M[artin]
MAY 4 Van Buren, Washington. On "the late Mr.
Oracle s" claims against the French government.
L. S. 2 p.
1829 Van Buren, M[artin]. Department of State, Washington.
MAYS To William C[abell] Rives, [Castle Hill, Va.]
Offering the French mission. A. Df. 2 p.
1829 Flagg, Afzariah] C[utting]. Albany. To [Martin Van
MAY 6 Buren, Washington]. A successful session; legis
lative anti-Masonry; the electoral law passed;
the rumored appointment of Judge McLean, of
Seneca, as secretary of legation to London; Ezra
Thurber recommended for the collectorship of
the Champlain district; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1829 Archer, Wfilliam] S[egar]. Amelia, Va. To [Martin] Van
MAY 6 Buren, [Washington]. The impolicy of appoint
ing editors of newspapers to office; feeling in
Virginia; as to removals from office; something
wanted for Dr. Crump; inquiring as to James
Hamilton s reputed appointment as first comp
troller; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1829 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. To [William] Carroll,
MAY 7 [Nashville]. Announcement of the appointment
of [James] Collingsworth as district attorney [for
the western district of Tennessee]; friendly mes
sages; etc. A. Df. 3 p.
1829 Cicognani, Felix. Rome. To [Martin ] Van Buren, [Wash-
ington]. Reporting an audience with His Holi
ness and with Cardinal Albani, papal secretary
of state. Copy (extract). 2 p.
1829 Moore, T[homas] P[atrick]. Harrodsburg, [Ky.] To Mar-
MAY 9 tin Van Buren, Washington]. As to his depar
ture for his post in Colombia. A. L. S. 2 p.
1829 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To [Richard Elliott]
MAY n Parker, [Richmond ?] No place at present for
Mr. Jones; provision made for the Trists.
A. Df. S. 3 p.
1829 Smith, S[amuel]. Baltimore. To M[artin] Van Buren,
MAY n [Washington]. Subjects of negotiation with
France; the Beaumarchais claim; shipping privi
leges and claims for damages; commercial rela
tions between the two countries; etc. L.S. 3 p.
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1829 Crawford, W[illia]m H[arris]. Wood Lawn, [Ga.] To
MAY 12 Martin Van Buren, Washington. McLane s ap
pointment to the Court of St. James; trade with
the British West Indies; the advisability of pre
vious negotiations with France ; as to an appoint
ment for the Rev. Stephen Olin as secretary of
legation; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1829 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To [Daniel] Brent,
MAY 13 [Washington]. As to the books and accounts of
[William] Brown, late agent. A. Df. S. 1 p.
1829 Barbour, James. London. To Martin Van Buren, [Wash-
MAY 13 ington]. Outline of the situation in England;
Wellington and Peel; the question of Catholic
emancipation; his own social duties; the Eastern
question; TazewelFs pamphlet [A review of the
negotiations between the United States of America
and Great Britain . . . ] and rumors of the
author as his successor; etc. A. L. S. 11 p.
1829 Smith, Samuel. Baltimore. To Martin Van Buren,
MAY 14 Washington. Setting forth the advisability of
employing a confidential agent in France, and
suggesting Taussaud for the place; the com
merce of the Black Sea; approval of Rives s ap
pointment as minister; a suggestion of C[hristo-
pher] Hughes for the Spanish mission; etc. L. S.
4 p.
1829 Gracie, W[illia]m. New York. To [Martin] Van Buren,
MAY 18 Washington. Sending an extract from Napo
leon s decree of July 22, 1810, on seizures of
American ships; etc. A. L. S. 1 p.
1829 [Woodbury, Levi. Portsmouth, N. H. ?] To [Martin Van
[MAY 18?] Buren, Washington]. Answering Van Buren s
note of [May 3] on his non-acceptance of the
Spanish mission ; his own political ambitions and
plans; the situation in Boston; etc. A. L. 2 p.
" Confidential." (Incomplete).
1829 Smith, S[amuel]. Baltimore. To Martin Van Buren,
MAY 20 Washington. On the appointment of an agent
to distribute funds obtained from France. L. S.
2 p.
1829 Otis, H[arrison] G[ray]. Boston. To M[artin] V[an] Bu-
MAY 20 ren, [Washington]. On the advisability of Presi
dent Jackson s visiting New England; asking to
entertain him in Boston; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
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LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
1829 Jackson, Andrew. [Washington]. To [Martin] Van Bu-
MAY 23 ren, [Washington]. Two letters:
[1] The reason for the recall of [William Henry Har
rison from Colombia]; the necessity for
Moore s early departure. A. L. S. 1 p.
[2] Regret at Levi Woodbury s wavering; politics
and the effects of appointments in Boston.
A. L. S. 1 p. " Private."
1829 [Van Buren, Martin]. Department of State, [Washington].
MAY 23 To [Thomas Patrick] Moore, [Harrodsburg, Ky.]
Sending a copy of the President s decision [May
23] as to his departure. A. Df. 3 p.
1829 Gracie, Archibald]. New York. To M[artin] Van Buren,
MAY 23 Washington. Inclosing a request from [Mrs.
Gracie and N. Rogers, May 4, 1829] to press
claims against France. A. L. S. 1 p.
1829 Giles, W[illia]m B[ranch]. Richmond. To Duff Green,
MAY 24 Washington. Plans for printing a pamphlet
and a series of " Retrospects"; a request for a
speech of Van Buren s on internal improvements
and Rowan s on the abolition of imprisonment
for debt; thanks for the Telegraph; etc. A. L. S.
3 p.
1829 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To H[arrison] G[ray]
MAY 27 Otis, [Boston]. Answering Otis s letter of [May]
20, inquiring as to the President s reported inten
tion to visit the Eastern states. A. Df. S. 3 p.
. A. Df. 1 p. (Incomplete.)
1829 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Charles John, King
MAY 28 of Sweden and Norway. Congratulations on the
birth of a grandson, Prince Oscar, Duke of Ostro-
gothia. Copy by Aaron Vail. 1 p.
[1829 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. To [John Treat]
MAY ! Irving, [New York]. Inquiring whether Wash
ington Irving would accept an appointment to
be secretary of legation at London. A. Df . 2 p.
" Private."
[1829 Van Buren, M[artin. Washington]. To [Jose Silvestre]
MAY? ] Rebello, [Washington]. On suggestions as to
raising the rank of the United States represen
tative at the [Brazilian] Court, made by Rebello
and Tudor. A. Df. 2 p. " Private."
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Bunner, R[udolph]. Oswego, [N. Y.] To Martin Van
Buren, Washington. On a pending application
for a branch United States Bank at Oswego ; mor
tification at the removal of John Duer and the
appointment of James Hamilton; embarrassment
at Hamilton s conduct. A. L. S. 3 p.
Jackson, Andrew. [Washington]. To the President of
the Republic of Chile. Letter commending Don
Joaquin Campino, retiring minister to the United
States. A. Df. of Daniel Brent. 1 p.
Jackson, Andrew. [Washington]. To [Martin] Van Bu
ren, [Washington]. As to the disposal of [Thomas
P.] Jones and [J. D.] Craig. A. L. S. 2 p.
Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To C[hurchill] C[al-
dom] Cam[breleng, Washington]. A promise as
to sending "the bill;" a request for his views on
the colonial trade; a suggestion as to the edi
tors of a new paper. A. L. S. 2 p. " Private."
H[amilton], J[ames] Alexander]. New York. To [Mar
tin] Van Buren, [Washington]. Sending a letter
on the West India trade; as to instructions
given to McLane; the duty on iron; etc. A. L. S.
3 p. " Private."
Hammond, Jabez D[elano]. Albany. To M[artin] V[an
Buren, [Washington]. Sending the National
Republican; Van Buren, the presidential succes
sion, and the political unity of the South as con
trasted with other sections; his own political
plans; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To Mrs. D. Mar
tin [ ?]. On the appointment of [William Carroll]
Harper as [secretary of legation to France].
A. Df. S. 3 p.
Bronson, Alvin. Oswego, [New York]. To M[artin] V[a]n
Buren, Washington. Promising information
asked by Van Buren; the free navigation of the
St. Lawrence; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
McDuffie, Geo[rge]. Edgefield, [S. C.] To Martin Van
Buren, Washington. Indorsing [Beaufort T.]
Watts s request to be transferred from St. Peters
burg; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
1829 Smith, Sfamuel]. Baltimore. To Martin Van Buren,
JUNE 17 Washington. Excitement over the removal of
H[oward?]; lying rumors; the mission of
C[hristopher] Hughes and Preble; etc. L. S.
3 p. "Private."
[1829 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. To General S[amuel]
c. JUNE 18?] Smith, [Baltimore]. On the promotion of [Chris
topher] Hughes; the bearing of the Northeast
boundary question. A. Df. 4 p. "Strictly
confidential."
1829 H[amilton], J[ames] Alexander]. New York. To [Martin
JUNE 19 Van Buren, Washington]. On Van Buren s prep
aration of instructions for McLane and Rives;
claims against France; Swartwout s visit to
Washington; news of the Huygens family; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p.
1829 Van Ness, C[ornelius] P[eter]. Burlington, [Vt.] To
JUNE 21 Mfartin] Van Buren, [Washington]. On the ac
counts of the commissioners on boundary; as to
the retrospective force of the act of March 3,
1821; as to his own claim and argument thereon;
remarks on the act of 1821 inclosed. A. L. S.
3 p. (Inclosure 11 p.) "Private."
1829 Hollingsworth, Sam[ue]l. Baltimore. To M[artin] Van
JUNE 22 Buren, Washington. Calling attention to his
own claim against France. A. L. S. 3 p. (In
closure, 3 p.)
1829 Hamilton], J[ames] Alexander]. New York. To [Martin
JUNE 27 Van Buren, Washington]. Two letters :
[1] A promise to see Gallatin; reasons for refusal to
merge claims against France; the justice of
the United States claims; answering Van
Buren s letter of [June] 23; inclosing a letter
from Vincennes; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
[2] Failure to see Gallatin; American claims against
France; recommendation for settling for five
millions; news of the Huygens family; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p.
1829 [Jackson, Andrew. Washington]. To [Martin Van Bu-
JUNE 30 ren, Washington]. Returning a letter of [June 2]
of Governor C. P. Van Ness; etc. A. N. 1 p.
"Private."
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1829 Ritchie, Thompson. [Richmond]. To [Martin Van Bu-
JULY 5 ren, Washington]. Answering Van Buren s letter
of [June] 22, inclosing a letter to Judge [Richard
Elliott] Parker; articles in the Enquirer on the
consul at Liverpool, and alleged abuses in the
War Department; suggestions as to alleged
abuses in the Patent Office and in the issuance
of cadet warrants for West Point; as to a letter
to Stevenson; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1829 Preble, W[illiam] P[itt]. Bangor, Me. To Martin Van
JULY 6 Buren, Washington. Visit of Major [Auguste]
Davezac; his own attitude toward the Major s
appointment; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1829 Crawford,W[illia]mH[arris]. Wood Lawn, [Ga.] ToMar-
JULY 11 tin Van Buren, Washington. On Calhoun, T. P.
Andrews, [Edmund P.] Gaines, and the interests
of Georgia in connection with Indian lands; Cal-
houn s presidential ambitions; recommendations
as to commissioners to the Cherokees; as to the
removal of John Crowell; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1829 Van Ness, C[ornelius] P[eter]. Albany. To Martin Van
JULY 11 Buren, Washington. On his preparations to sail;
his wish to remain at Burlington till September 1;
a request to be allowed to go in a public vessel to
. save expense; the court dress; as to Consul-gen
eral Lee; a consulship for E. Baldwin; etc.
A. L. S. 5 p. " Private."
1829 V[an] B[uren], M[artin. Washington]. To C[hurchill] C[al-
JULY 12 dom] C[arnbreleng, New York]. On letters to
Gov. Branch from himself and from Biddle; the
Governor s troubles with Southard s appoint
ments; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1829 Hamilton, J[ames], Jr. Northampton, Mass. To Martin
JULY 16 Van Buren, Washington. Inclosing a letter for
his brother in law [Cruger], en route for Eng
land; his own plans; Jackson and some of his
bugaboos; the " traveling Cabinet;" the tariff
and its equalization; his own attitude; Rives
and McLane; an antescript and a postscript;
etc. A. L. S. 5 p.
1829 Rives, Wplliam] C[abell]. New York. To M[artin] Van
JULY 16 Buren, [Washington]. Sending a letter of [Wil
liam Carroll] Harper; the question of diplomatic
dress; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
1829 Van Buren, M[artin. Washington]. To C[hurchill] C[al-
JULY 19 dom] Cambreleng, New York. An appointment
for [John L. ?] O S[ullivan]; his own plan to visit
McLane, and his wish for Cambreleng to meet
him; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
[1829? [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. Notes and memo-
JULY 20?] randa [for instructions to Louis McLane ?] in ref
erence to the British West India trade. A. Df.
6 p.
1829 Van Buren, Martin. Department of State, Washington.
JULY 20 To Felix Cicognani, Rome. Answering his letter
of Apr. 11 and May 5, [1829], conveying the
favorable sentiments of the Pope ; President Jack
son s reciprocation of sentiment; Roman Catholic
privileges in the United States; etc. Copy. 4 p.
1829 [Cambreleng, Churchill Caldom]. New York. To Louis
JULY 24 McLane, [Wilmington, Del.]. Reasons for not
coming to Wilmington ; the character of his mis
sion ; the state of parties in England ; Huskisson s
influence and the error of John Q. Adams and
Albert Gallatin; the West India trade. A. Df.
3 p. (Not sent).
1829 Van Buren, Mfartin]. Wilmington, [Del.] To C[hurchill]
JULY 27 C[aldom] C[ambreleng, New York]. On a possi
ble change in the English ministry favorable to
the United States; the tariff and the Kentucky
elections; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1829 Leland, John. Cheshire, Mass. To Martin Van Buren,
JULY 28 Washington. Suggesting reforms in many direc
tions. A. L. S. 3 p.
[1829 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. To Baron Stackel-
J ULY ? 1 berg, Washington. Answering Stackelberg s
notes of May 13 and June 6, [1829], in regard to
the capture of the Buenos Ayres armed vessel
Federal at St. Bartholomew, by the United States
sloop of war EHe,Capt. [Daniel] Turner, and ask
ing her return to the port of capture. A. Dr.
14 p.
1829 Rives, W[illiam] C[abell]. New York. To M[artin] Van
Auo - 1 Buren, Washington. The diplomatic dress; a
visit to Niagara; delay in sailing; the receipt of
his instructions; a conference with Gallatin;
personal messages; etc. A.L.S. 4 p. "Private."
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1829 Throop, E[nos] T[ownsend]. Auburn, [X. Y.] To M[ar-
AUG. 1 tin] Van Buren, [Washington]. A little flagella
tion for a gentleman and its results; plans to
compel him to support the party; Vandeventer s
influence. A. L. S. 3 p. "Confidential."
1829 H[amilton], J[ames], Jr. Ballston Springs, [X. Y.] To
AUG. 3 Martin Van Buren, Washington. The letter for
Mr. Cruger to be returned; life at the Springs; a
visit to Hayne [Hamilton] and [Smith Thompson]
Van Buren at Pittsfleld; "the delinquent party"
and "the travelling Cabinet" ; McLane s instruc
tions; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1829 Carroll, W[illia]m. Nashville. To Martin Van Buren,
AUG. 4 Washington. Approval of Collingsworth s ap
pointment as district attorney; bitter opposi
tion to the new Administration; dislike to cabi
net appointments subsiding; Van Buren and the
presidential succession; the approaching elec
tions in Tennessee; a trip on public business to
the Cherokee and Creek nations; the public
printing and William Hunt; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1829 V[an] B[uren], M[artin. Washington]. To C[hurchill]
AUG. 5 C[aldom] Cambreleng, [New York]. On Branch s
order for young O S[ullivan] ; the need of friendly
relations between Rives and McLane ; the Presi
dent s illness; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
[1829 Butler, A[nthony. Washington]. To [Martin Van Bu-
c. AUG. 11] ren, Washington]. Notes on Texas. A. D. S.
12 p.
[1829 Butler, A[nthony. Washington]. To [Andrew Jackson,
c. AUG. 11] Washington]. Notes on Texas. A. D. S. 18 p.
1829 Dewey, C[hester]. Berkshire Gymnasium, Pittsfield,
AUG. 12 [Mass.] To Martin Van Buren, Washington.
Sending a bill for [Smith Thompson] VanBuren s
expenses, [Apr. 14-Aug. 10, 1829]; a report as
to Smith s conduct and studies. A. L. S. 1 p.
(Account appended. 1 p.)
1829 Jackson, Andrew. [Washington]. To [Martin Van Bu-
AUG. 12 r en, Washington]. On General [Samuel] Smith s
letter and Christopher Hughes s decision; the
desirability of securing Texas ; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
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1829 Jackson, Andrew. [Washington]. Notes on instructions
AUG. 13 to be given [Joel Roberts] Poinsett for negotia
tions with Mexico for the cession of Texas to the
United States. A. D. S. 6 p.
. Transcript. 4 p.
[1829 Texas. ["Project for the acquisition of [the] province of
c. AUG. 13?] Texas/ ] Df. 6 p.
1829 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. To [Samuel] Smith,
AUG. 13 [Baltimore]. The President s concurrence in the
arrangement proposed for Christopher Hughes;
etc, A. Df. 2 p. "Private."
1829 Jackson, Andrew. [Washington]. To [Martin Van Bu-
AUG. 14 ren, Washington]. An additional note on in
structions for Mr. Poinsett; as to an inquiry into
the dismissal of [William] Shaler, commercial
agent to Cuba. A. L. S. 2 p.
1829 Ritchie, Tho[ma]s. [Richmond]. To [Martin Van Buren,
AUG. 14 Washington]. The President s health; advice on
appointments and removals; the duty of the
Cabinet members to stay at their posts; the
Opposition; personal news, etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
[1829 [Jackson, Andrew. Washington]. [Jacob?] Burnett s
c. AUG. 15?] views on Texas; the nature of the land to
be obtained; the considerations appropriate to
the subject; the benefit to be derived from the
cession. Copy. 3 p.
1829 Smith, S[amuel]. Montebello, [Md.] To M[ar^<] Van
AUG. 18 Buren, [Washington]. A precedent established
by his son John [Smith s] recall from the diplo
matic service; John s present position and hank
ering for St. Petersburg; arrangements for
Hughes in Mexico or Sweden; rumors of Jack
son s severe illness; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1829 Brown, James. Paris. To Martin Van Buren, Washing-
A UG. 18 ton. Reporting having taken leave of the King;
the new French Cabinet; his own movements
and successor; etc. A. L. S. 5 p.
1829 Randolph], J[ohn] of Roanoke. Roanoke, [Va.] To Mar-
Auo - 23 tin Van Buren, [Washington]. His gratification
at expressions of appreciation from the President;
the foreign journals; an offer of the progeny of
Wildfire; Nathaniel Macon s health. A. L. S.
2 p.
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 121
1829 H[amilton], J[ames] A[lexander]. New York. To Martin
AUG. 23 Van Buren, [Washington]. The character of
Charles Rhind; suggesting Dr. De Kay [for the
Turkish mission] ; Offley and his negotiations with
Turkey; the necessity of purchasing privileges;
Don Miguel s conduct; [Thomas L. L. ?] Brent s
mission; etc. A. L. S. 8 p. "Private."
1829 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington.] Notes on Texas and
c. AUG. 25] on the instructions to be given Joel Roberts
Poinsett for negotiations with Mexico for the
cession of a part of Texas to the United States.
A. Df. 16 p.
1829 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. Department of State, Washing-
Auo. 25 ton. To Joel R[oberts] Poinsett, [Mexico]. In
structions for negotiations for the purchase of a
part of Texas. A. Df. 32 p. (Indorsed: "First
Draft D r Instructions to M r Poinsett, N 30,
25 th Aug 1829.")
. Copy by Aaron Vail. (Indorsed: "2 nd
Draft Sec^ to M r Poinsett N 30 26 Aug: 1829
Cession of Texas Recorded on Secret Record.")
1829 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. Commission to Joel
AUG. 25 R[oberts] Poinsett and Anthony Butler to nego
tiate with Mexico a treaty of cession. A. Df. of
Aaron Vail. 1 p. (Above "25th day of Au
gust" is written "17th October" in pencil).
1829 Pope, Worden. Louisville, [Ky.] To M[artin] Van Bu-
AUG. 25 ren, Washington. On Mr. Tanner s character and
his calumny of Van Buren and Maj. Barry; the
results of the Kentucky congressional elections;
Clay s position; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1829 Hamilton, J[ames], Jr. Northampton, Mass. To M[ar-
AUG. 25 tin] Van Buren, Washington. On the engage
ment of Mrs. Middleton to Dr. Smith; a request
for Abraham Van Buren s impressions of the
Doctor; a visit from Smith [Thompson Van
Buren] ; an explanation of his own failure to in
vite also [Martin Van Buren, Jr.]; etc. A. L. S.
3 p. Private and confidential.
1829 Hamilton, J[ames], Jr. Northampton, Mass. To Martin
AUG. 30 Van Buren, Washington. Inclosing his answer
to Jackson s letter in behalf of young Hays, as a
suitor for the hand of Fanny Middleton; the
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Hamilton, Jfames], Jr. Continued.
wedding fixed for November; Mrs. Middleton s
engagement to Dr. Smith; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
"Private and confidential."
1829 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To John Van Buren,
SEPT. 6 [Albany?] Business matters; Olcott s note;
request for Croswell to make a statement of the
affair; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1829 Crawford, W[illia]m H[arris]. Wood Lawn, [Ga.] To
SEPT. 9 Martin Van Buren, Washington. Suggestions as
to commissioners on the Cherokee lands; an un
pleasant controversy between Joel Crawford and
George R. Gilmer; Rives and the negotiations
with France; salaries of ministers; Van Buren s
visit in April, 1827; his own position as judge of
the Superior Court; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1829 Livingston, Edw[ard]. Montgomery Place, Red Hook,
SEPT. 16 New York. To M[artin] Van Buren, Washing
ton. Public printing at New Orleans; "the
Mount Sterling speech;" asking advice as to ac
cepting a high Masonic office just offered; etc.
A. L. S. 1 p. "Private."
1829 Jackson, Andrew. [Washington]. To [Martin Van Bu-
SEPT. 16 ren, Washington]. Sending a letter for John
Randolph of Roanoke. A. L. S. 1 p.
1829 Van Buren, [Martin. Washington]. To [Andrew Jack-
SEPT. 17 son, Washington]. Sending a communication
[relating to Governor Cass]. A. N. 1 p.
1829 Jackson, Andrew. [Washington]. To [Martin Van Bu~
SEPT. [17?] ren, Washington]. On the tenure of office of
Governor Lewis Cass; his accounts; etc. A.L. S
1 p. "Private." (With: Van Buren to Jack
son, 1829, Sept, 17.)
1829 Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom]. New York. To M[ar-
SEPT - 25 tin] Van Buren, Washington. James Hamilton s
character; the desirability of efforts to retain his
friendship; tho danger of driving him to opposi
tion on the tariff; the national debt and the
"American system"; the effect upon Hamilton
of a remark of Jackson; etc. A. L. S. 1 p.
1829 Van Buren, Mfartin], Washington. To R. A. Alsop.
SEPT. 25 Thanks for his suggestions on trade with Peru
and Chile; "the affair of Mr. Radcliffe"; etc.
A. L. S. 2 p.
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1829 Jackson, Andrew. [Washington]. To [Martin Van Bu-
SEPT - 26 ren, Washington]. Asking an opinion as to the
accounts of General P[eter] B[uel] Porter.
A. L. S. 1 p.
1829 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To C[hurchill] C[al-
SEPT. 29 dom] Cambreleng, [New York]. Incomprehen
sion of his reference to James Hamilton s feel
ings. A. L. S. 2 p.
[1829 [Ritchie, Thomas. Richmond]. To [Martin] Van Buren,
Sept.] [Washington]. Urging that the duty of obtain
ing the cession of Texas be pressed upon Mr.
Poinsett. A. L. 2 p. (Inclosure: An undated
clipping, a reprint from the [New Orleans] Creole,
headed : "Texas. Rio Granda del North or Great
North River.")
[1829 Van Buren, M[artin. Washington]. To C[hurchill] C[al-
c. OCT. 1?] dom] Cambreleng, [New York]. Inclosing a
communication which Major Hamilton wishes
forwarded; [John Randolph s?] acceptance [of
the Russian mission ?]; the manner of announcing
the change [of ministers]; "Master Charles" and
a private note of Mr. Brent s. A. L. S. 2 p.
1829 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. To [John] Randolph
OCT. 2 [of Roanoke, Roanoke, Va.]. Pleasure at his
accepting the mission to Russia; the manner of
recalling [Henry] Middleton ; his own hope to visit
Richmond; etc. A. Df. 4 p.
1829 Hamilton, J[ames], Jr. Fredericksburg, [Va.] To Martin
OCT. 2 y an Buren, Washington. Inclosing a letter, the
reply to be sent to Pendleton, S. C.; his own
signature of Moore s paper; his own letter to
John Randolph in regard to the Russian mis
sion; a suggestion as to a secretary of legation
more to Randolph s taste than Beaufort T. Watts;
his own wish to help Wyer; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1829 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To Churchill C[al-
OCT. 5 dom] Cam[breleng, New York]. Asking infor
mation as to the true position of General Muir.
A. L. S. 1 p.
1829 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To [Martin Van Buren,
OCT. 6 Washington]. Col. Owen s importunities for an
appointment to Peru or Guatemala; sugges-
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Jackson, Andrew Continued.
tions as to a note to him; Commodore Porter
and despatches from Poinsett. A. N. S. 2 p.
"Private."
1829 Smith, S[amuelj. Baltimore. To Martin Van Buren,
OCT. 7 [Washington]. Extracts from Christopher
Hughes s letter, London, Aug. 10, in regard to
his present position and his hopes for future
service; the Maryland elections; etc. A. L. S.
4 p.
1829 Hamilton, J[ames], Jr. Roanoke, Va. To Martin Van
OCT. 9 Buren, Washington. A visit to John Ran
dolph s home; its unique character; the fine
horses; his own intention to support his ap
pointment to Russia in the " Mercury; " sugges
tion of Henry N. Cruger in place of Watts as Sec
retary of Legation. A. L. S. 3 p.
[1829 Jackson, Andrew. [Washington]. To [Martin Van Bu-
c. OCT. 17?] ren, Washington]. Directions as to the recall of
Mr. [Joel Roberts] Poinsett from Mexico. A.D. S.
3 p.
. Transcript. 2 p.
[1829 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. To Joel R[oberts]
OCT. 17?] Poinsett, Mexico. Despatch of recall; notifica
tion of Col. [Anthony] Butler s appointment as
charge. A. Df. 18 p.
1829 Rives, Wfilliam] C[abell]. Paris. To Martin Van Buren,
O CT - l 7 Washington. Lafayette and his views on the
American claims; the Duke of Wellington s al
leged part in making the new ministry; unfavor
able augury for success of American claims; his
own audience with the King, [Oct.] 25; the
treaty of Adrianople [Sept. 14, 1829; Ferdinand
VII] of Spain and Don Miguel of Portugal; per
sonal messages; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. " Private."
1829 Vanderpoel, Jfames]. Kinderhook, [N. Y.] To M[artin]
OCT. 25 Van Buren, [Washington]. The [Columbia]
County Convention; political movements; Til-
den s political merits and attitude; the anti-
Masons; Riker s treachery; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1829 Cass, Lew[is]. Detroit, Mich. To Martin Van Buren,
OCT. 30 [Washington]. The naming of Van Buren
County, Mich. L. S. 1 p.
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 125
1829 Jackson, Andrew. [Washington]. To [Martin Van Bu
OCT. 31 ren, Washington]. As to Young Barrett s ap
pointment to the Venice consulate; "the fraud
letters;" etc. A. L. S. 1 p. "Private."
1829 Hamilton, J[ames], Jr. Pennyworth Island, Savannah
Nov. 16 River. To [Martin Van Buren, Washington].
Why he did not reach (Charleston to meet Hays
and [Abraham Van Buren] ; the appointment of
Cruger; the tariff and the rice industry; Calhoun s
conciliatory frame of mind; Rives s eulogium on
Tom Moore. A. L. S. 4 p.
1829 Williams, David R[ogerson]. Society Hill, [S. C.] To
Nov. 17 [Martin Van Buren, Washington]. Calhoun s
political strength in South Carolina; why Craw
ford could not overthrow his influence ; mistakes
made in Federal appointments; names sug
gested for St. Petersburg and Mexico; the im
portance of an anti-Calhoun demonstration in
Washington; etc. A.L.S. 3 p. "Confidential."
1829 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To [Fernando VII],
Nov. 19 King of Spain. Condolence on the death of the
Queen. A. Df. of Aaron Vail. Ip. "Recorded."
1829 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. To [Andrew Jackson,
Nov. 28 Washington]. Sending a sketch of improve
ments he would wish to make in the State Depart
ment; [Benjamin Franklin] Butler for the place
[of under secretary of state]; objections to the
previously suggested Home Department; etc.
A. D. 2 p. Indorsed: "M r Van Buren reserved
for a special Message. A. J. Nov r 28 th 1829
second thought embraced it in my Message [Dec.
8, 1829]" (Inclosure, 3 p).
1829 JacksoH, Andrew. [Washington]. To [Martin Van Bu-
Nov. 28 ren, Washington]. Returning Crudner s note;
the vital importance to the Southern states of
Poinsett s despatch; the need of prompt action;
etc. A. L. S. 1 p.
1829 V[an] B[uren], Mfartin]. Department of State, Washing-
Nov. 30 ton. To the Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the
Republic of Central America. Announcing the
intention of the President to appoint a represent
ative of the United States to the Republic. A.
Df . of Aaron Vail ; with corrections and additions
in Van Buren s hand. 4 p.
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1829 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. To [Lewis] Cass,
Nov. [Detroit, Mich.] On the naming of Van Buren
County, Michigan; answering Cass s letter of
[Oct. 30]. A. Df. 3 p.
1829 Hughes, Christopher. Brussels. To [Samuel Smith,
DEC. 1 Baltimore]. His own situation and prospects; the
necessity of an outfit; difficulties in coming to a
decision; hisown deference to Smith s judgment;
as to Wheaton s leaving Copenhagen; the advisa
bility of sending ministers to Prussia and to
Austria; etc. A. L. S. 8 p.
1829 Hughes, C[hristopher]. Brussels. To M[artin] Van Bu-
DEC. 11 ren, Washington. Explaining an earlier letter;
his own wish to be continued in the service ; the
Russian minister; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. " Pri
vate."
[1829] Webb, Ja[me]s Watson. Courier and Enquirer Office, New
DEC. 19 York. To Martin Van Buren, Washington. Ex
plaining his suggestion in the day s paper as to
Van Buren for the next presidency. A. L. S.
Ip.
[1829?] [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. Notes on the North
eastern boundary question. A. Df. 6 p.
[1829?] [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. Notes on [Henry]
Clay s views of the constitutional power of Con
gress to set aside a fund for internal improve
ments. A. Df. 3 p.
[1829?] [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. Notes on the foreign
policy of the United States; views of Washington,
Jefferson, Madison. A. Df. 6 p.
[182-?] [Van Buren, Martin. Washington.] Notes on legislation
and committee reports on the jurisdiction of the
states and the Federal Government in lands
ceded to the United States for light-houses.
A. Df. 3 p. (and copy of the act of Aug. 7,
1789, 2 p.)
[182-?] [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. Note-book of miscel
laneous notes on constitutional history, conver
sations with [Philip S.] Markley and Gen. Jack
son in regard to alleged political intrigues to
keep Clay as secretary of state, political maxims,
etc. A. Dr. 22 p.
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[182-?] Madison, James. [Montpelier?] Memorandum on the power
of the President to appoint ministers and consuls
in recess of Congress. Copy by Martin Van
Buren, Jr. 12 p.
1830 Bancroft, George. Northampton, Mass. To Martin Van
JAN. 10 Buren, Washington. Introducing his brother-
in-law, Mr. Dwight; sending an essay on the
United States Bank in the North American Re
view; thoughts on the monopoly; etc. A. L. S.
3 p. (Printed: Mass. Hist. Soc., Proceedings, v.
42, p. 381 f.)
1830 Thomas, Jfesse] B[urgess]. Mount Vernon, Ohio. To
JAN. 15 [Walter] Lowrie, [Washington]. Judge McLean s
program of opposition to the Administration; his
own change of feeling toward McLean; etc.
A. L. S. 2 p. "Confidential."
1830 Hamilton, James Alexander]. New York. To [Martin
JAN. 18 Van Buren, Washington]. On the Treaty of
Adrianople and a commercial convention with
Russia on trade in the Black Sea; nominations
at Albany. A. L. S. 4 p.
1830 Van Buren, Martin. Washington. To Thomas P[atrick]
JAN. 23 Moore, [Bogota]. The impropriety of a public
minister s receiving pay or any advantage from a
transaction connected with a discharge of his
official duties; private agencies. Copy by
Aaron Vail (extract) . 1 p. "Private."
1830 Burrows, Silas E. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
JAN. 24 Washington. The desirability of agreement be
tween Van Buren and Swartwout ; Gilbert Deni-
son as consul to Panama; etc.; sending a "real
Bucktail cheese." A. L. S. 2 p.
1830 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To G[orham] A.
JAN. 30 Worth, New York. On Butler s sketch of [Van
Buren s?] life; his own attitude toward the
banks; personal messages. A. L. S. 2 p.
1830 Van Ness, C[ornelius] P[eter]. Madrid. To M[artin] Van
FEB. 10 Buren, [Washington]. The King of Naples s
visit; the President s message; the Spaniards
aloofness from foreigners ; impressions of [Henry
Unwin] Addington, the British minister; the
Northeastern boundary question; the King s
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Van Ness, Qornelius] P[eter] Continued.
marriage; reasons for the long stay of the King
and Queen of Naples; Don Miguel of Portugal;
etc. A. L. S. 6 p.
1830 Preble, W[illia]m P[itt]. The Hague. To Martin Van
FEB. 14 Buren, [Washington]. The late charge d af
faires and his standing at the Court; attentions
received by himself from the King; changed po
sition of the subjects of negotiations; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p. "Confidential (not to be put on
file)."
1830 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To [Littleton Wal-
FEB. 18 ler] Tazewell, [Washington]. On a possible dis
cussion in the Senate as to the salary of the Rus
sian minister. Copy. 1 p. "Private."
1830 Van Ness, C[ornelius] P[eter]. Madrid. To Martin Van
FEB. 19 Buren, Washington. The cost of living and allow
ances to Edward Everett; Swartwout s feelings
toward Van Buren; recommendation of Walsh as
a charge d affaires; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. "Con
fidential."
[1830 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. To [Littleton Waller
FEB. 19?] Tazew r ell ? Washington]. Inquiring as to the
need of an interview on the subject of the "note
of yesterday"; noting inclosure. A. Df. 2 p.
"Private."
1830 Mensch, Frederick] Augustus]. New York. To Churchill
FEB. 23 C[aldom] Cambreleng, [Washington]. On the
Kingdom of Saxony and a commercial treaty
with the United States. A. L. S. 6 p. (Inclo-
sures: Copy, 4 p.; newspaper clipping [1828?];
note by Cambreleng. A. Df . 4 p.)
1830 Jackson, Andrew. [Washington]. To [Martin] Van Bu-
FEB - 24 ren, [Washington]. McLane s letter; Hunter s
readiness to meet his accusers; his own feeling
for Judge Thompson and his daughter; etc.
A. L. S. 1 p.
1830 Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom. Washington]. To
FEB - 26 M[artin] Van Buren, [Washington]. Sending a
letter from Chevalier Hu[y]gens; no objection to
the proposal. A. L. S. 1 p.
[1830 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. Memoranda on West
FEB - ? J Indian trade; notes on McLane s despatch of
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[Van Buren, Martin] Continued.
Jan. 6, 1830, on the acts of July 5, 1825 [6 Geo.
IV. cap. 104, 109, 114]; extracts from [cap. 109]
"An act for the encouragement of British ship
ping and navigation." A. D. 5 p.
1830 Anonymous. Dresden. Letter on the Kingdom of Saxony.
MAR. 1 Clipping from the [ New York] Evening Post, May
18, [1830]. 1 column.
1830 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To [William ?] Jack,
MAR. 8 [Brookville, Pa?]. Thanks for favorable expres
sions; objections to the present agitation of the
next presidential election. A. L. S. 1 p.
1830 Hamilton, J[ames], Jr. Charleston, [S. C.] To Martin
MAR. 8 Van Buren, Washington. Declining for Cruger
the secretaryship at St. Petersburg; Middleton s
denial of the charges made by Watts; Nat.
Amory and his plan to visit Washington; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p.
1830 Rfandolph], J[ohn], of Roanoke. Roanoke, [Va.] To
MAR. 16 Martin Van Buren, Washington. As to a rec
ommendation [for a West Point] appointment;
his own dislike of the aspect of affairs at Wash
ington; the arrogance of the Senate leader; etc.
A. L. S. 1 p.
1830 Van Ness, C[ornelius] P[eter]. Madrid. To Mfartin] Van
MAR. 17 Buren, Washington. A [Spanish] expedition
against Mexico ; his own intention to make some
communication to the Spanish government ; lack
of news from the United States; as to some wine
ordered from Xeres; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1830 Hamilton, J[ames], Jr. Charleston, [S. C.] To Martin
MAR. 21 Van Buren, Washington. As to awaiting Cru-
ger s return; a promise to send some rice and a
hope as to the digestibility of the " Carolina doc
trine;" Van Buren s correspondence; some op
position developing; personal messages; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p. " Private and confidential."
1830 McLane, L[ouis]. London. To [Churchill Caldom] Cam-
MAR. 30 breleng, [Washington]. Opinions of his report
[of the House Committee on Commerce, Feb. 8,
1830]; his own negotiation nearly at an end; the
influence of Canada; removal of restrictions;
etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
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1830 Randolph, J[ohn], of Roanoke. Roanoke, Va. To Martin
APR. 2 Van Buren, Washington. Returning Hamil
ton s letter [Mar. 21] as to Cruger s acceptance;
Wildfire s progeny; etc. A. L. S. 1 p.
1830 Dallas, G[eorge] Mpfflin. Philadelphia]. To Martin Van
APR. 6 Buren, [Washington]. Levett Harris s Mem-
oire; Harris s standing at St. Petersburg; the
enmity of John Quincy Adams; the effect of
Adams s letter to Harris "written at Ghent dur
ing the war" in the last presidential campaign;
his own wish for Harris to be appointed to the
Russian mission; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1830 Butler, A[nthony]. Mexico. To M[artin] Van Buren,
APR. 7 [Washington]. Sending despatches and accounts;
an interview with Alaman; his promise to dis
cuss treaties on the restoration of tranquility in
the revolted provinces; acts of the British party
and Poinsett s position; Alaman s influence; as
to employment for Burgheim; etc. A. L. S.
4 p. Private.
1830 Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom]. Washington. To [Mar-
Am. 9 tin Van Buren, Washington]. History of the
negotiations for the trade with the British West
Indies. A. L. S. 13 p.
1830 Cambreleng, C[hurchill] Cfaldom]. Washington. To [Mar-
Am. 11 tin Van Buren, Washington]. Inclosing: [1] an
order in Council on trade in the British West
Indies; [2] a note on House action as to colonial
trade, Jan. 25, and Apr. 19, 1826; the effect of
certain propositions. A. L. S. 3 p. (Inclosure
[2], 1 p.)
1830 Poinsett, Joel R[oberts]. Philadelphia. To Martin Van
APR- 11 Buren, Washington. On the mission of Basadre
andMexia; the deposition of President Guerrero;
summary of Mexican news; the Treasury state
ment; the Central American states; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p.
1830 Hamilton, J[ames], Jr. Pennyworth Island, Savannah
ApR - 20 R. To Martin Van Buren, Washington. A let
ter for McLane; some rice sent yesterday; the
Rev. Mr. Chilton s defection; his own prospects
as governor; Cruger s appointment; etc. A. L.S.
3 p.
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 131
1830 H[amilton], J[ames] Alexander]. New York. To [Martin
APR. 26 Van Buren, Washington]. [Baron] Krudener s
question on our standing with England; the
opening of his despatches and his suspicions, etc. ;
inclosing a letter from Rhind. A. L. S. 4 p.
1830 Van Buren, Martin. Department of State, Washington.
APR. 29 To Baron Krudener. Explanation as to the
opened package of despatches. A Df. of J. A.
Hamilton. 2 p.
1830 Van Ness, John P[eter]. Washington. To [Martin Van
APR. 30 Buren], Washington. As to his own letter to
[Henry] Middleton, November or December,
[1829]. A. L. S. 1 p.
1830 Benton, Thomas H[art. Washington]. Memorandum for
APR. [Martin] Van Buren on Madison s resolutions for
commercial discrimination, 1794. A. D. 1 p.
1830 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To [James Gordon]
MAY 2 Bennett, [New York?] Declining interference
with the question of the presidential succession.
A. Df. S. 2 p. " Private."
1830 R[andolph], J[ohn], of Roanoke. Richmond. To Martin
MAY 2 Van Buren, Washington. His own readiness to-.
go; preference for sailing this month; inquiry as
to whether he is to have a public vessel. A. L. S.
IP-
[1830 Van Buren, [Martin. Washington]. To [Andrew Jackson,
MAY 4?] Washington]. [Inclosing Randolph to Van Bu
ren, 1830, May 2], in regard to a public vessel
for his transportation [to Russia]. A. N. 1 p.
1830 Jackson, Andrew. [Washington]. To [Martin] Van Bu-
MAY 4 ren, [Washington]. As to a public vessel for
Randolph; the route left to Randolph. A. L. S.
1 p. " Private." (With : Van Buren to Jackson,
[1830, May 4?])
1830 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To J[ohn] Randolph
MAY 6 of R[oanoke, Richmond]. On the presentation
of his nomination to the Senate; arrangements
for sending him out in a sloop of war; Watts,
Cruger, and the secretaryship of legation; etc.
Copy. 3 p.
-. Copy of final form [?]. 3 p.
1830 Madison, James. [Montpelier]. To Edward Livingston,
MAY 8 [Washington]. The Virginia resolutions and the
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Madison, James Continued.
nullification doctrine; answering Livingston s
letter of Apr. 29, [1830], sending his speech
[Senate, Mar. 15, 1830, on Foot s resolutions].
Copy (extract). 3 p. (With: Livingston to
VanBuren, [1830, July?]; printed: [Rives], Writ
ings of Madison, IV: 80).
1830 R[andolph], J[ohn], of Roanoke. Charlotte, [Va.] To
MAY 12 Martin Van Buren, Washington. His own
movements; the question of secretary of lega
tion; the place of sailing; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1830 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. To [John] Randolph,
MAY 21 [Charlotte, Va.] Inclosing Hamilton s letter de
clining for Cruger the secretaryship of legation;
[Beaufort T.] Watts ; the choice to be left to Ran
dolph; the place of sailing. A. Df. 4 p.
1830 Hamilton, J[ames], Jr. Charleston, [S. C.] To Martin
MAY 27 Van Buren, Washington. On his own decision
as to Cruger s appointment; his own course as
[governor] and the duty of moderation in official
language; the strong position of South Carolina;
the interpretation of the Constitution; Webster s
and his own position; etc. A. L. S. 6 p.
1830 Crawford, W[illia]m H[arris]. Wood Lawn, [Ga.] To Mar-
MAY 31 . tin Van Buren, Washington. Sending a model
of a machine and specifications for a patent ; re
vision of the Federal Constitution; the possibil
ity of civil war; internal improvements and the
tariff; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1830 Hughes, C[hristopher]. London. To [Martin Van Buren,
JUNE 1. Washington]. Why he has not written; his dis
appointment at failure to secure promotion to
the minister s rank; his gratitude for his reten
tion in the service; promises of good service;
McLane s position in England; the hourly ex
pected death of Geo. IV; impressions of the
Duke of Clarence gained from a visit to him; the
need of having other bankers than the Barings;
etc. A. L. S. 8 p. Private.
1830 Randolph], J[ohn], of Roanoke. Roanoke, [Va.] To
JuNE l Martin Van Buren, [Washington]. Inquiry as to
the need of taking out wine or plate, and as to
the ship in which he is to sail; plans for living
abroad; an offer of horses; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
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1830 Smith, S[amuel]. Baltimore. To Martin Van Buren,
JUNE 3 Washington. On the President s signing of
laws; rejection of the Maysville and Rockville
bills; asking for an appointment for his son.
A. L. S. 2 p. " Private, but may be shown to
the President."
1830 Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom]. New York. To [Mar-
JUNE 6 tin] Van Buren, [Washington]. On a commer
cial proposition from Denmark; the question of
the St. Croix River; a treaty with Russia; the
lighthouse and harbor bill; the noble stand of
the President; retrenchment, and the improve
ment of the Delaware. A. L. S. 9 p.
1830 R[andolph], J[ohn], of Roanoke. Roanoke, [Va.] To
JUNE 7 Martin Van Buren, Washington. Promising to
meet the ship promptly at Norfolk; answering
Van Buren s letter of [June] 4. A. L. S. 2 p.
1830 Hamilton, J[ames], Jr. Charleston. To Martin Van
JUNE 8 Buren, Washington. Sending, a letter for John
Randolph; the President s noble stand on inter
nal improvements ; personal messages. A. L. S.
2 p.
[1830 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. To [James Madison,
JUNE 9] Montpelier]. Questions on internal improve
ments, and the Constitution. A. Df. 7 p.
1830 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To- -? Returning
JUNE 15 papers; the Russian appointment. A. Df . 2 p.
1830 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To [Andrew Jack-
JUNE 25 son], Nashville, Tenn. Randolph s health and
good spirits; his diplomatic prospects; news of
Colombia and Bolivar; the effect of the message;
etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1830 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To C[hurchill] C[al-
JUNE 25 dom] C[ambreleng, New York]. His own move
ments and disinclination to take part in any
parade. A. L. S. 2 p.
1830 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To John Van Buren,
JUNE 25 [Kinderhook, N. Y.] Letter of fatherly advice;
warning against falling into dissipation. A. L. S.
7 p.
1830 Jackson, Andrew. Wheeling, [OJ To Martin Van Buren,
JUNE 26 [Washington]. Sending a letter from Anthony
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Jackson, Andrew Continued.
Butler; suggestion as to allowing him an inter
preter; the working of the veto; etc. A. L. S.
2 P.
[1830 Ritchie, T[homas. Richmond]. To Martin Van Buren,
JUNE ?] Washington. On the advantage to accrue should
the President veto the Maysville Road bill.
A. L. S. 1 p.
1830 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. Washington. To Louis McLane,
JULY 1 [London]. Sending a letter of Isaac McKim on
our trade relations with the British possessions
in India; privileges to be secured for American
vessels. A. Df. of Daniel Brent and Aaron Vail.
1 p. (Indorsed: "Secy, to Louis McLane N
14. 1 July 1830. Application to the Br: Govt
for admission of American Commerce in the port
of Singapore E. India. Recorded page 67.")
1830 McKim, Isaac. Baltimore. To M[artin] Van Buren,
JULY l Washington. On the desirability of a commer
cial treaty between the United States and the
Sublime Porte; the trade of the Black Sea and
the Treaty of Adrianople ; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1830 Madison, James. Montpelier. To [Martin] Van Buren,
JULY 5 [Washington]. On the question of internal im
provements; answering Van Buren s letter of
June 9, [1830]. Copy by James A. Hamilton. 8 p.
(Printed: [Rives], Writings of James Madison,
IV: 89.)
1830 Wiley, William and others. St. Johns Hall, [Washington].
JULY 10 To M[artin] Van Buren, [Washington]. Invita
tion to a chowder supper. A. L. S. 1 p.
1830 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. To William Wiley
JULY 10 and others, [Washington]. Declining the invi
tation to a chowder supper. A. Df. 1 p.
1830 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren,
JuLY 12 Albany [forwarded to Saratoga]. His own ar
rival, health and occupations; the Indian busi
ness; his intention to live as a bachelor; the
veto message; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1830 "National Improvement ". [Augusta, Ga.] To the Geor-
JULY 12 gi a Courier, [Augusta, Ga,] Communication:
"National Improvements." Clipping from the
Georgia Courier. 2 columns.
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1830 Targee, John, and Aaron O. Dayton. New York. ToMar-
JULY 20 tin Van Buren, Albany. Invitation from some
Republican citizens to a public dinner at Tam
many Hall. L. S. 2 p.
1830 McL[ane], L[ouis]. London. To [Martin Van Buren, Al-
JULY 20 bany]. His negotiations on the West India
trade; the President s veto of the Maysville road
bill [May 27, 1830]; his own position on internal
improvements in the past; the Supreme Court,
its powers, abuses, and suggested checks; the
national debt; the tariff; the United States Bank;
personal matters; the new King [William IV] ;
etc. A. L. S. 31 p. " Private and confidential."
1830 Van Buren, M[artin], Saratoga Springs. To Andrew
JULY 25 Jackson, Nashville. As to his returning to
Washington; satisfaction given by the veto;
Baldwin s defection; favorable conditions in
other States; Spencer s support of Clay; foreign
negotiations, Great Britain, France, and the
Sublime Porte ; personal messages ; etc. A. L. S.
10 p.
[1830 L[ivingston], E[dward. Montgomery Place, [Red Hook,
JULY ?] N. Y.] To [Martin Van Buren, Albany ?] Send
ing a copy of Madison s letter [May 8, 1830]
and his own speech [Senate, Mar. 15, 1830].
1830 R[andolph], J[ohn], of Roanoke. Concord, off Copenhagen.
AUG. 3 To M[artin V[an] B[uren, Albany]. His situation
and the voyage; relations with the captain of the
Concord; the stagnation of Denmark; the cause
of her defeat; courtesies shown to himself; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p.
1830 McLane, L[ouis]. London. To [Martin Van Buren, Al-
AUG. 6 bany.] The final answer of the English govern
ment not yet received; troublous situation of
France; the attitude of England toward the
French king; Lafayette s good conduct; the
colonial trade; circumstances connected with
young Walsh s sojourn in London; the appoint
ment of Virgil Maxcy; etc. A. L. S. 12 p.
1830 Macon, Nath[anie]l. Buck Spring, [VaJ To Martin Van
AUG. 9 Buren, Washington. As to the publication in
the Richmond Enquirer of an extract from his
letter to Van Buren; Kendall s approval by the
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Senate, and his expose of official corruption at
Washington; the Administration s strength inde
pendent of individual support; its promise of
equalling Jefferson s; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1830 Hungerford, Stephen. Albany. To Martin Van Buren,
AUG. 10 Albany. On an investigation of the title of Ste
phen Van Rensselaer to lands ; inquiry in behalf
of a citizens committee as to the practicability
of obtaining from England a copy of the grant
by Charles II; their desire to retain Van Buren
as counsel; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1830 Brown, Ethan A[llen. Cincinnati ?] To Martin Van Bu-
AUG. 11 ren, [Albany]. Disappointment at not seeing him;
apprehensions as to the West Indian trade nego
tiations with England; the question of outfits
and his departure [to Brazil]. A. L. S. 2 p.
"Private."
1830 Townsend, John, and others. Albany. To Martin Van
AUG. 11 Buren, Albany. Offering a public dinner. L. S.
IP-
. Cop}". 1 p. (Addressed to Saratoga
Springs and forwarded to Albany).
1830 Jackson, Andrew. Franklin, Tenn. To Martin Van Bu-
AUG. 12 ren, Albany. Meeting with the chiefs of the
Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians; the suspicion
against Judge Baldwin; conditions of Clay s suc
cess; personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1830 Van Buren, M[artin]. Albany. To John Townsend and
AUG. 14 others, [Albany]. Declining their offer of a pub
lic dinner. A. Df. 3 p.
-. A. Df. S. 4 p.
1830 Van Ness, Cfornelius] Pfeter]. Madrid. To Martin Van
AUG. 14 Buren, Washington. On Wirt s application for
papers relating to Louisiana and the Floridas,
etc.; reasons for delay or disappointment; the
revolution in France ; the necessity for energetic
action by the United States; the character of
the King of Spain ; a question as to authority in
adjusting American claims; etc. A. L. S. 6 p.
1830 [Van Buren, Martin]. Albany. To Stephen Hungerford,
[Albany?] His own inability to act in any ca
pacity in the move against Van Rensselaer s title ;
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[Van Euren, Martin] Continued.
the iiiutility of the inquiry; the mode of securing
the desired papers in England through an agent.
A. Df. 3 p.
1830 Van Buren, M[artin]. Albany. To [Joel B.] Sutherland,
AUG. 17 [Albany]. Sending some papers to be shown to
the Patroon, if necessary. A. L. S. 1 p.
1830 Harris, L[evett]. Paris, To Martin Van Buren, Wash-
AUG. 19 ington. Relations with Count Pozzo di Borgo;
the part taken by the Count in recent events in
France; pledges of European peace; the abuse
of authority by the Bourbons; enthusiasm for
the new dynasty; his own wish for the United
States to take a leading part; the position of
Lafayette; etc. A. L. S. 7 p. "Private."
1830 Van Buren, Mfartin]. New York. To John Targee and
AUG. 28 Aaron O. Dayton, [New York]. Declining a pub
lic dinner at Tammany Hall. A. Df. S.
1830 Van Ness, C[ornelius] P[eter]. Madrid. To M[artin] Van
SEPT. l Buren, [New York]. Difficulties encountered in
the progress of his negotiations; claims to be set
tled before a commercial treaty is attempted;
discriminating duties; Congress and his expenses;
etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1830 V[an] B[nren], M[artin. New York ?] To John Van Bu-
SEPT. 3 ren, [Albany?]. Regret over his conduct; his
opportunity for study in the Fall and Winter;
Smith [Van Buren s] admission [to Yale?]; etc.
A. L. S. 2 p.
1830 Rives, W[illiam] C[abell]. Paris. To M[artin] Van Bu-
SEPT. 8 ren, Washington. Provisional appointment of
Niles to take the place of Harper, resigned, as sec
retary of legation; recommendation for his per
manent appointment ; friendly relations between
Harper and himself; Henry Wheaton and his
wishes; the reluctance of France to pay. A.
L. S. 7 p.
1830 Davezac, Auguste. The Hague. To Mfartin] Van Buren,
SEPT. 9 [Washington?] The situation in Belgium be
fore hostilities; the demands of the insurgents;
the present status; etc. A. L. S. 8 p. "Pri
vate."
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1830 H[amilton], J[ames] Alexander. New York]. To Martin
SEPT. 17 Van Buren, Washington. As to some commis
sions for Van Buren s winter supplies; corre
spondence with John King on the composition of
the President s message; etc.; asking for foreign
newspapers. A. L. S. 3 p.
1830 [Rives, William Cabell]. Paris. To [Martin Van Buren,
SEPT. 18 Washington]. Relations with France; what he
has accomplished towards gaining a hearing ; the
reluctance of France to pay large and back
claims; French interpretation of the President s
message; as to future conduct; as to reprisals by
duties on French wines; Niles for secretary
of legation; etc. A. L. 10 p. (Incomplete.)
"Private."
. Copy by Mrs. Rives. 8 p.
1830 Hiker, R[ichard]. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
SEPT. 20 [Washington]. The difference between [Charles]
Rhind and his colleagues; his own action in pur
suance of Van Buren s wishes ; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1830 Hamilton, J[ames], Jr. Charleston. To Martin Van Bu-
SEPT. 20 ren, Washington. A hot campaign in South
Carolina; Huger s candidacy; a dinner to the con
gressional delegation ; the influence of the United
States Bank; the States Rights party; the tariff
question; a warning against Poinsett; the par
ty s intentions, and [William] Drayton s stand
ing; the "Manifesto"; etc. A. L. S. 8 p.
1830 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To [Matthew] Har-
SEPT. 28 V ey, [Concord, N. H.] Offering the appointment
of United States district judge for the District
of New Hampshire. A. Df. S. 2 p.
1830 Rives, W[illiam] C[abell]. Paris. To M[artin] Van Buren,
SEPT. 29 [Washington]. The need of the United States
taking strong ground on claims; the President s
words on naval policy and their effect; sugges
tions for the next annual message; etc. A. L. S.
3 p.
1830 Williams, E[lisha?]. Hudson, [N. Y.] To Martin Van
SEPT - 29 Buren, Washington. On the payment by Van
Buren of a balance due on a judgment in favor
of Williams against Vosburgh and T. D. Van
Buren. A. L. S. 2 p.
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1830 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To William IV, King
SEPT - 2 9 of Great Britain. On his accession to the throne.
A. Df. of Aaron Vail. 2 p. "Recorded."
1830 Macon, Xath[anie]l. Buck Spring, [N. C.] To Martin Van
OCT. l Buren, Washington. The inutility of a half
reformation; injury to Jefferson s administration
wrought by fear of too much reformation ; a fiscal
policy ; approval of the Administration ; the South
and the West India trade; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1830 Vaughan, Cha[rle]s R[ichard]. Washington. To Martin
OCT. l Van Buren, [Washington]. Communicating a
copy of his address to the President when an
nouncing the death of George IV, and the acces
sion of William IV. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private."
1830 Van Ness, C[ornelius] P[eter]. Madrid. To M[artin] Van
OCT. 1 Buren, Washington. Harper s resignation as
secretary of legation at Paris; Walsh s desire for
appointment to the vacancy; the qualifications
necessary for a secretary of legation at Madrid
and his own opposition to Rowan s appoint
ment; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private."
1830 Huygens, A. de Bangeman. Washington. To Martin
OCT. 3 Van Buren, Washington. Returning English
newspapers; the condition of affairs in the
Netherlands ; the Belgian revolt against a liberal
government; the lesson of history. L. S. 3 p.
"Private."
[1830 Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom]. New York. To
OCT. 3] Martin Van Buren, Washington. On McLane s
inquiry as to the meaning of a clause in the act
of [May 29, 1830] providing for trade with the
British West Indies under certain conditions;
etc. A. L. S. 5 p.
1830 Smith, S[amuel]. Baltimore. To M[artin] Van Buren,
OCT. 3 [Washington]. Congratulations on the success
of Mr. McLane; Monroe s loss of privileges in
trade ; urging the issue of a proclamation ; an inci
dent of the Adams administration; etc. A. L. S.
4 p.
[1830 Jackson, Andrew. [Washington]. To Mfartin] Van Bu-
c. OCT. 5?] r en, [Washington]. On the legality of a procla
mation on West Indian trade [issued October 5,
1830]. A. L. S. 1 p. "Private."
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1830 Butler, B[enjamin] F[ranklin]. Albany. To M[artin]
OCT. 9 Van Buren, Washington. Reasons for not ac
cepting the oifice offered by the President; con
gratulations upon the success of McLane s nego
tiations; personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
[Private.]
1830 Van Ness, C[ornelius] P[eter]. Madrid. To Martin Van
OCT. 9 Buren, Washington. Suggestions as to what
parts of his despatches should be published; the
question of claims; disturbances in Spain; the
Queen s child and politics involved; impending
troubles; money and arms from France; salaries
and contingent expenses; etc. A. L. S. 7 p.
-. Duplicate. L. S. 7 p. (P. S., Oct. 22,
announcing the birth of a princess).
1830 Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom]. Albany. To M[artin]
OCT. 11 Van Buren, Washington. On the proclamation
on West India trade; negotiations of the past;
political matters in New York. A. L. S. 5 p.
1830 Van Buren, M[artin]. Department of State, Washington.
OCT. 12 To [P.] van Scholten, [Washington]. Asking for
a copy of his intended address to the President.
A. Df. S. 1 p. "Private."
1830 H[amilton], J[ames] Alexander]. New York. To Mar-
OCT. 12 tin Van Buren, Washington. The question of
wines; congratulations on the success in Eng
land; personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1830 V[an]B[uren],M[artin]. Washington. To S[amuel] Smith,
OCT. 15 [Baltimore]. Sending extracts from letters of
[William Cabell] Rives on the French negotia
tions; asking his opinion. A. Df. S. 3 p.
"Private and strictly confidential."
[1830] Jackson, Andrew. [Washington]. To M[artin] Van Bu-
CT - 18 ren, [Washington]. Transmitting documents
bearing upon [H. K. 304, passed May 29, 1830],
providing for lighthouses, surveys of rivers, etc. ;
his own wish to go over the bill with him. A. L. S.
2 p. "Private."
1830 Harris, Lfevett]. Paris. To Martin Van Buren, Washing
ton. Sending an exposition of the condition of
France. A. L. S. 2 p. (Inclosure, 26 p.)
1830 H[arris], Lfevett]. Paris. "State of Paris in the month
CT 19 of October 1830 viewed through the triple aspect
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of 1 st its interior condition 2 d its condition in
relation to foreign powers 3 d its new government
in presence of the several parties." A. D. S.
26 p.
1830 Van Buren, .M[artin]. Washington. To C[hurchill] C[al-
OCT. 20 dom] Cambreleng, New York. Asking for an
extract from McLane s letter; praise of Cambre
leng s article in the Evening Post. A. L. S.
Ip.
1830 Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom]. New York. To
OCT. 23 M[artin] Van Buren, [Washington]. Sending
McLane s letter and bills on the West Indian
question; Adams s correspondence with Canning
on discriminating duties; navigation privileges;
Throop s prospects; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1830 Hoyt, J[esse]. New York. To M[artin] Van Buren, [Wash-
OCT. 23 ington]. Answering Van Buren s letter of [Oct.]
20; uncertainty about accepting the appoint
ment offered; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1830 Hayne, Rob[ert] Y[oung]. Charleston. To Martin Van
OCT. 23 Buren, [Washington]. Congratulations on Eng
lish negotiations; McLane s right to promotion
in consequence; approval of the veto; a new
party in South Carolina; the proposed conven
tion; modification of the "American System;"
recommendation of Major Laval for an office.
A. L. S. 6 p. "Private."
1830 [Jackson, Andrew. Washington]. To M[artin] V[an]
OCT. 23 B[uren, Washington].
[1] Returning a letter of General S[amuel] Smith; his
health; an invitation to a ride; favorable
character of the Choctaw treaty. A. N. S.
1 p. "Private."
[2] As to a consulate for [Frederick] List; a ride.
A. N. S. 1 p.
1830 Wright, Silas, Jr. Albany. To M[artin] Van Buren,
OCT. 28 [Washington]. On the publication of a letter
from Wright to Van Buren [ ?] in Weed s Evening
Journal; how it was probably obtained; its pur
pose and probable effect; the "Vermont in
quiry;" the election outlook. A. L. S. 2 p.
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1830 Jackson, Andrew. [Washington]. To M[artin] Van Bu-
Xov. l ren, [Washington]. Belief in Republican success
in New York ; commercial relations with Saxony;
etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1830 [Jackson, Andrew. Washington]. To M[artin] Van Bu-
Nov. i ren, [Washington]. Sending for his criticism a
paragraph on the Bank. A. N. S. 1 p. (In-
closure, copy, 3 p.)
1830 Ritchie, Tho[ma]s. [Richmond]. To [Martin Van Buren,
Nov. 2 Washington]. Asking information as to recent
misrepresentation about John Randolph; con
gratulation on the "West India business;"
Ohio s backsliding; as to New York; Cass s ad
dress to Hamilton College. A. L. S. 2 p.
"Private."
1830 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To Thomas Ritchie,
Nov. 5 Richmond. His own disbelief of the report of
John Randolph s ill-conduct at St. Petersburgh;
Randolph s journey South for his health; his
expected return to his post ; his reception by the
Emperor; etc. Copy. 4 p.
1830 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To Silas Wright, Jr.,
Nov. 7 Albany. The publication of Wright s letter;
the intention of those who published it ; his own
indignation at the prevalence of such methods;
young Stephen Van Rensselaer s course; con
gratulations; personal messages; etc. A. L. S.
6 p.
1830 [Jackson, Andrew. Washington]. To [Martin] Van [Bu-
Nov. 15 ren, Washington]. Returning a letter of Smith
Van Buren, recounting his troubles in a New
England school; congratulations upon the boy s
high qualities; advice as to his education. A. N.
lp.
1830 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To William, King of. the
Nov - 18 Netherlands. On the marriage of his daughter,
Wilhelmina Frederique Louisa Marianne, to
Prince Frederick Henry Albert, of Prussia.
A. Df . of Aaron Vail. 1 p. " Recorded."
1830 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Louis Phillippe,
Nov. 20 King of France. On his accession to the throne.
A. Df. of Aaron Vail. 2 p. " Recorded-"
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1830 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Louis Philippe, King
Nov. 20 of France. On the death of his uncle, the Due
de Bourbon, Prince of Conde. A. Df . of Aaron
Vail. 1 p. "Recorded."
1830 Bronson, Greene C[arrier]. Albany. To Mfartin] Van
Nov. 22 Buren, [Washington]. The results of the State
elections; Samuel Be ardsley selection to Congress
in place of [Henry R.] Storrs; his situation and
wishes ; his own views ; a request for Van Buren s.
A. L. S. 4 p.
1830 Preble, W[illia]m P[itt]. The Hague. To Martin Van
Nov. 26 Buren, Washington. Difficulties of communi
cating with his Government; request for a leave
of absence; a suggestion as to a treaty w^ith Bel
gium. A. L. S. 2 p. " Confidential ; not to be
put on file."
[1830 Jackson, Andrew. [Washington], To [Martin] Van Bu-
Nov. ? ren, [Washington]. Sending his own reply to the
President of Mexico; Livingston s letter; in
quiry as to Van Buren s " corrections and addi
tions to " the President s views on the lighthouse
and Louisville and Portland Canal bills; etc.
A. L. S. 1 p.
[1830 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. Notes on internal im-
DEC. 6] provements; the veto of the " lighthouse bill"
and the Louisville and Portland canal stock-sub
scription bill; embodied in President Jackson s
second annual message, [1830, Dec. 6]. A. Df.
61 p.
1830 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To Benjamin F.
DEC. 17 Joslin, [New York ?]. Acknowledgment of his
election to honorary membership in the New
York Alpha Chapter of the Phi Beta Kappa
Society. A. Df. 1 p.
1830 Webb, Ja[me]s Watson. New York. To [Martin Van
DEC. 18 Buren, Washington]. On appointing [George]
Morell judge in Michigan; a difference between
Swartwout and himself; the celebration of the
French Revolution and its consequences. A. L. S
8 p.
1830 Ellsworth, H[enryJ L[eavitt]. Hartford, Conn. To Mar-
DEC. 18 tin Van Buren, [Washington]. Facts concerning
the branch Bank of the United States at Hart
ford; the question of taxation. A. L. S. 4 p.
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Butler, A[nthony]. Mexico. To Martin Van Buren,
[Washington]. Reasons for not sending the
Treaty of Commerce; the next presidency; ex
tracts from home letters; inquiry as to the
receipt in the course of the last summer of two
letters in regard to the Island of Cuba. A. L. S.
5 p.
Preble, W[illia]mP[itt]. The Hague. To [Andrew Jack
son, Washington]. A decision on the boundary
question to be given by the King ; his own efforts to
protect claims of the United States ; Jacobinism
of Europe traced to America; a request for per
mission to return; the Maine election; no occasion
for a minister to the Hague; Davezac under
suspicion; his contempt for the double-dealing
Netherland government. A. L. S. 4 p. (Du
plicate).
. Extract. Copy by Van Buren. 2 p..
Welles, Gideon. Hartford, [Conn.] To Martin Van Bu
ren, Washington. The candidacy of Calhoun;
the possibility of Jackson s taking a second term;
attempts to excite prejudice against Van Buren.
A. L. S. 3 p. "Private."
Preble, W[illia]m P[itt]. The Hague. To Martin Van
Buren, Washington. Sending a letter for the
President; why he has not reported rumors as
to Belgian and Dutch affairs; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
"Private not to be filed." ("R d March 12th.")
H[amilton,] J[ames] Alexander]. New York. To Martin
Van Buren, Washington. As to an order for
wine to be sent Van Buren; Smith [Van Buren s]
travels; advice as to his studies; etc. A. L. S.
IP-
Rives, W[illiam] Cfabell]. Paris. To M[artin] Van Buren,
[Washington]. List s views on a commercial
treaty with France; the impolicy of an attempt
at a general commercial arrangement with
France pending the settlement of claims; the
appointment of M. Serurier as minister to the
United States; General Lafayette; prospects of
the government; the Belgian situation; etc.
A. L. S. 7 p.
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1830 Throop, E[nos] T[ownsend]. Albany. To M[artin] Van
DEC. 31 Buren, [Washington]. His message to the Legis
lature; the character of the Assembly; private
concerns. A. L. S. 5 p.
[1830?] [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. To [Charles Richard]
Vaughan, [Washington]. Sending a note from
the President expressing gratification at the con
tents of a despatch shown him. A. Df. 2 p.
[1830?] [Van Buren, Martin]. Department of State, Washington.
Draft of instructions to Thomas P[atrick] Moore
in regard to the treatment of Gen. [William
Henry] Harrison, [Edward T.] Tayloe, and Albert
Gooding by the Colombian government. A. Df.
of Aaron Vail. (Indorsed by Van Buren: "D r
Instructions to Mr Moore not sent Gen 1 Har
rison.")
[1830?] [Vaughan, Charles Richard. Washington]. American
trade with Singapore." A. D. 3 p.
[1830?] [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. Notes on commercial
treaties with Great Britain. A. Df. 1 p.
1831 Crawford, W[illia]m H[arris]. Wood Lawn, Ga. To Mar-
JAN. 3 tin Van Buren, Washington. The question of
internal improvements policy; the delegation of
power to the states; the distribution of a surplus;
a suggestion as to calling the attention of the
New York Legislature to the subject; a letter to
Cambreleng last session. A. L. S. 4 p.
1831 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. Authority to Henry
JAN. 8 Wheaton to receive money under the Convention
of March 28, 1830. A. Df. of Aaron Vail. 1 p.
"Recorded."
1831 Kennedy, D[avid] S. New York. To C[hurchill] C[aldom]
JAN. 13 Cambreleng, Washington. The advisability of
letting colonial trade remain as it is; an able
article by Charles King; "the last awkward cir
cular of the comptroller"; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1831 Davezac, Auguste. The Hague. To Andrew Jackson,
JAN. 15 [Washington]. The award delivered by the King
of the Netherlands on the Northeastern boundary
dispute; Treble s protest; praise for Preble in
spite of his want of success; the situation of the
English in the Netherlands; good wishes for his
happiness. A. L. S. 4 p. "Private."
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1831 Davezac, Auguste. The Hague. To Martin Van Buren,
JAN. 15 [Washington]. The decision of the King adverse
to the United States; his subserviency to the
British; movements in Europe; etc. A. L. S. 9
p. "Private."
1831 Preble, W[illia]m P[itt]. The Hague. To Martin Van
JAN. 17 Buren, Washington. The strange procedure of
the King on the boundary question; English
influence pushed too far; the President s acqui
escence sought; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. " Private
not to be put on file."
1831 Webb, Ja[me]s Watson. New York. To M[artin] Van
JAN. 27 Buren, [Washington], Marcy s consent to go to
the Senate; Nelson for the place of Marcy; his
own advocacy of Morell to succeed Nelson.
A. L. S. 2 p.
1831 Kennedy, D[avid] S. New York. To C[hurchill] C[aldom]
JAN. 28 Cambreleng, Washington. The act of Parliament
of 1825 and the colonial trade; his own request
of Reid, Irving and Co., London, for banking
information. A. L. S. 2 p.
1831 Van Ness, C[ornelius] Pfeter]. Madrid. To Martin Van
JAN. 31 Buren, Washington. Spain s refusal of a new
commercial agreement ; a minister hardly neces
sary; his own wish to be transferred; the bad
character of Peter Holz; Rowan s untrust-
worthiness. A. L. S. 5 p.
[1831 Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom. Washington]. To
Mfartin] Van Buren, [Washington]. Sending
Kennedy s letter [Jan. 28? 1831]; his own dis
sent from his views. A. L. S. 1 p.
[1831 Jackson, Andrew. [Washington]. To [Martin] Van Bu
ren, [Washington]. Returning [William Harris]
Crawford s letter [Jan. 3]. A. N. S. 1 p.
"Private." (With: Crawford to Van Buren,
1831, Jan. 3).
1831 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. Washington. To [Jean-Baptiste-
FEB - 3 Caspar] Roux de Rochelle, [Washington]. Noti
fication of efforts to find information about
Frederic August Veron. A. Df. of Aaron Vail.
lp.
1831 Burrows, Silas E. New York. To C[hurchill] C[aldom]
FEB - 4 Cambreleng, Washington. The death of Mrs.
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Burrows, Silas E. Continued.
Burrows; Webb and the personalities of his
paper; a talk with Colonel Tyler on airing per
sonal quarrels. A. L. S. 3 p.
1831 Webb, Ja[me]s Watson. [New York]. To [Churchill Cal-
FEB. 5 dom Cambreleng? Washington?] His willing-
ness to hear the truth ; his failure to get it from
Van Buren and his friends; his support of the
Administration and its ungracious returns; his
requests for appointments; etc. A. L. S. 5 p.
1831 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. Washington. To Baron de
FEB. 5 Lederer, [Washington]. His readiness to ex
change ratifications of the treaty of August 27,
1829, between the United States and Austria;
answering Lederer s letter, [Jan.] 23. A. Df.
of Aaron Vail. 1 p.
1831 Carroll, W[illia]m. Nashville. To Martin Van Buren,
FEB. 6 Washington. The Turkish Treaty; the removal
of the Indians; the difference between Jackson
and Calhoun; the acquisition of Texas; Van
Buren s proposed visit to the West; [Alfred]
Balch s candidacy for the Legislature; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1831 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. Washington. To Mehemmed
FEB. 6 Hamid Bey, Constantinople. Notice of ratifica
tion of the Treaty, except certain articles. A. Df .
of Daniel Brent. 2 p.
. Copy. 1 p.
. French translation. A. Df. of Aaron
Vail. 2 p.
1831 Van Ness, C[ornelius] P[eter]. Madrid. To M[artin] Van
FEB. 6 Buren, [Washington]. The decision of the King
of the Netherlands on. the boundary question;
the leading points of the dispute ; no disrespect
to the President intended; recommendation of
George Washington Montgomery; as to Mc-
Lane s return to the United States; his own wish
to be transferred; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. "Pri
vate."
[1831] Benton, Thomas H[art]. Senate Chamber, [Washington].
FEB. 7 To [Martin] Van Buren, [Washington]. Calling
attention to Senate Document 39, relative to
British settlements on the Columbia. A. L. S.
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
1831 V[an] B[uren], M[artinj. Department of State, Washing-
FEB. 10 ton. To - - Torlade de Azambuja, [Wash
ington]. Sending the President s exequator for
Jule Penay as vice-consul of Portugal for West
Florida. A. Df. of Aaron Vail. 1 p.
1831 Van Buren, [Martin]. Department of State, Washington.
FEB. 10 To Baron de Lederer, [Washington]. Appoint
ing a meeting for exchanging ratifications of the
treaty signed August 27, 1829. A. Df. of Aaron
Vail. 1 p.
1831 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. Department of State, Washing
FEB. 12 ton. To [Gennaro ] Capece Galeota, [Washing
ton]. Acknowledging his letter of [Feb. 9], trans
mitting the official announcement of the decease
of Francis I of the Two Sicilies. A. Df. of Aaron
Vail. 1 p.
1831 Rives, Wfilliam] Cfabell]. Paris. To M[artin] Van Buren,
FEB. 14 [Washington]. The manner of obtaining the
document transmitted in despatch no. 64; the
prevalent American view of the negotiations on
claims and its injustice to Jackson s adminis
tration; unsettled conditions in France; the
King s loss of the respect of the people; Jack
son s unique fitness to rule the French; difficul
ties surrounding his own position; etc. A. L. S.
8 p.
1831 Mclane, L[ouis]. London. To [Martin Van Buren,
FEB. 14 Washington], The Belgian situation; the posi
tion of the King and parties in France; sym
pathy for Poland; Americans enlisted in the
Polish army; the British budget and reduction
of duties; strength of the moneyed interest; the
ministry; trade regulations; etc.; forwarding
Preble s despatch received [Feb.] 12. A. L. S.
21 p.
1831 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. Department of State, Washing-
FEB. 15 ton. To [Charles Kichard] Vaughan, [Washing
ton]. On a petition of Cyrenius Hall, for dam
ages suffered by the seizure of his schooner Julia
in 1821, in Sandusky Bay, Ohio. A. Df. of
Daniel Brent and Aaron Vail. 2 p.
1831 Dopson, Alexander] F. To [James Moore] Wayne,
FEB - 1G [Washington]. On a reported charge of duplic-
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Dopson, Alexander] F. Continued.
ity preferred against Wayne by Van Buren;
the names of his informants. Copy. 3 p.
1831 Van Schaack, D. Hudson, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Bu-
FEB. 22 ren, Washington. On a debt due by his brother,
Abraham [Van Buren]. A. L. S. 1 p.
1831 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. Department of State, Washing-
FEB. 26 ton. To [Jean-Baptiste-Gaspar] Roux de Ro-
chelle, [Washington]. Sending a letter concern
ing Frederic Auguste Veron. A. Df. of Aaron
Vail. 1 p.
1831 Wayne, James M[oore. Washington]. To Martin Van
FEB. 27 Buren, [Washington]. Sending a letter of Dop
son [Feb. 16, 1831]; asking for an explanation.
A. N. 1 p.
1831 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To James M[oore]
FEB. 27 Wayne, [Washington]. His former unfavorable
[i.e. 28] views of Wayne s political opinions; a talk with
Mr. Daniels; conviction of injustice. A. Df.
op.
1831 Brent, Daniel. Department of State, Washington. To
FEB. 28 [Jean-Baptiste-Gaspar] Roux de Rochelle, [Wash
ington]. Sending supplementary information in
regard to Veron. A. Df. 1 p.
1831 Van Buren, [Martin]. Washington. To [Louis-Barbe-
MAR. 2 Gaspar] Serurier, [Washington]. Appointing a
date for an audience. A. Df. 1 p.
1831 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. Department of State, Washing-
MAR. 4 ton. To [Gennaro] Capece Galeota, [Washing
ton]. Sending the President s reply to the
King s announcement, transmitted in Galeota s
letter [Feb. 9, 1831], of the death of Francis L
A. Df. of Aaron Vail. 1 p.
1831 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. Department of State, Washing-
MAR.4 ton. To Steen A. Bille, [Washington]. An
nouncing the issuance of an exequatur for Wil
liam Crabtree, as vice-consul of Denmark for the
State of Georgia. A. Df. of Aaron Vail. 1 p.
1831 Van Buren, Martin. Department of State, Washington.
MAR. 5 To [Jean-Baptiste-Gaspar] Roux de Rochelle,
[Washington]. Making an appointment for his
taking leave of the President. A. Df. of Aaron
Vail. 2 p.
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1831 H[amilton], J[ames] Alexander]. New York. To W[il-
MAR. G lia]m B[erkeley] Lewis, Washington. His own
connection with the Forsyth letter [Crawford to
Forsyth, 1830, Apr. 30 ?] ; Van Buren s ignorance
of it before 1830; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1831 Jackson, Andrew. [Washington]. To [Martin] Van Bu-
MAR. 6 ren, [Washington]. Asking for the decision of
the King of the Netherlands; the duty of the
Executive to keep national faith inviolate.
A. L. S. 1 p.
1831 Erving, George Wfilliam]. Philadelphia. To Martin Van
MAR. 7 Buren, [Washington]. Declining the proffered
mission to Constantinople. A. L. S. 2 p.
Private."
1831 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Louis Philippe,
MAR. 7 King of the French. Commending the retiring
minister, Roux de Rochelle. A. Df. of Aaron
Vail. 2 p. " Recorded."
1831 Leigh, William. Halifax, [Virginia]. To Martin Van Bu-
MAR. 7 ren, Washington. Sending a bay gelding, by
direction of John Randolph. A. L. S. 1 p.
1831 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. Department of State, Washing-
MAR. 8 ton. To- -Torlade deAzambuj a, [Washing
ton]. "Informing him that the President has
countermanded the order to fit out a ship of war
for the protection of commerce in the Azores."
A. Df. of Daniel Brent. 4 p. Rec[orde]d p-
373."
1831 Ellsworth, Henry L[eavitt]. Hartford, [Conn.] To Mar-
MAR. 10 tin Van Buren, Washington. The correspond
ence between Jackson and Calhoun; its effect
upon politics in New England; his own refusal of
a nomination to Congress ; congratulations on the
establishment of the Globe; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1831 Archer, W[illiam] Sfegar]. Richmond. To Martin Van
MAR - 12 Buren, Washington. The Virginia Legislature;
its ill-temper toward the Administration, espe
cially Van Buren; praise of Calhoun; proposed
resolutions approving the action of the Virginia
senators as to the "Turkish business"; Governor
Floyd s advocacy of Calhoun; suggestions as to
suppressing attacks in the Globe and in the New
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Archer, W[illiam] S[egar] Continued.
York Enquirer on Virginia senators ; the need of
reorganizing the Cabinet; the appointment of
[Thomas E.] Burfoot; etc. A. L. S. 11 p.
1831 H[amilton], J[ames] Alexander]. New York. To Martin
. MAR. 12 Van Buren, [Washington]. Gall at in on the de
cision of the King of the Netherlands; reasons
for disaffirming the decision; the Federal Govern
ment s inability to give up territory of a state;
criticism of the arbitrator; etc. L. S. 4 p.
1831 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To W[illia]m Leigh,
MAR. 14 [Halifax, Virginia]. Acknowledging the arrival
of the bay gelding. A. Df. S. 1 p.
1831 Smith, S[amuel]. Baltimore. To Martin Van Buren,
MAR. 20 Washington. High praise given to L Ainee?,
President of the Commission on American claims ;
intervention of Gibbes; position of Lafayette;
etc. A. L. S. 1 p. "Private." (Indorsed by
Van Buren: "Gen 1 . S. Smith ans. that I could
not correspond upon the subject & That I did
not believe there was any truth in the story
- .")
1831 Williams, John. Knoxville, [Tenn.] To Martin Van Bu-
MAR. 22 ren, Washington. Calhoun s pamphlet; the influ
ence of Duff Green s Telegraph; his own action
in the Seminole War; Crawford s and Calhoun s
parts ; his own relations to Jackson ; etc. A. L. S.
6 p.
1831 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. Department of State, Washing-
MAR. 25 ton. To - -Torlade de Azambuja, [Washing
ton]. Notifying him of the President s accept
ance of the work on Portuguese Legitimacy,
presented by Antonio da Silveira Pinto da
Fonseca, Viscount of Canellas. A. Df. of Daniel
Brent. 1 p.
1831 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Antonio da Silveira
MAR. 25 Pinto da Fonseca. Acknowledging the receipt
of a copy of Portuguese Legitimacy. A. Df. of
Daniel Brent. 1 p. "Recorded."
1831 " Circular to the friends of Jackson and Wolf." Philadel-
MAR. 25 phia. The controversy between the President
and the Vice-president; recommendation for
county conventions to elect delegates to a State
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"Circular to the friends of Jackson and Wolf" Continued.
convention at Harrisburg, [Sept. 4, 1831] and
to address the President on the question of the
retention of the [Secretary of State]; etc.
Printed. 1 p.
1831 Archer, Wplliam] S[egar]. Amelia, [Va.] To [Martin]
MAR. 27 Y[an] Buren, [Washington]. Dr, Crump s re-
fus*al of the proffered consulate; his ability and
deserts; widespread discontent with the Admin
istration; suggestions as to the suppression of
the Administration newspapers criticism of the
Virginia senators; recommendation of Campbell
as an adviser; etc. A. L. S. 7 p.
1831 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. Washington. To [John Van
MAR. 27 Buren, Albany?] Caution about saying any
thing of Randolph; business matters; John s
[bar] examination; family news; etc. A. L. S.
4 p.
1831 Buchanan, James. Lancaster, [Pa.] To Martin Van Bu-
MAR. 28 pen, Washington. Benjamin Evans wish to be
consul at Tangiers; a better place wanted for
General Porter. A. L. S. 2 p.
1831 Archer, W[illiam] S[egar]. Amelia, [Va.] To [Martin Van
MAR. 29 Buren, Washington]. Commendation of Van
Buren s manner of receiving bad news; Ran
dolph s horse; etc.; the Randolph affair; sending
a letter from Crump. A. L. S. 4 p.
1831 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. Department of State, Washing-
MAR. 30 ton. To Jose Maria Tornel, [Washington].
Communicating the President s order as to draw
back of duties on foreign merchandise exported
from New Orleans to the ports of Coahuila y
Texas. A. Df. of Daniel Brent. 1 p.
1831 Tucker, Beverley. Ardmore, Mo. To Martin Van Bu-
ApR - 2 ren, Washington. Calhoun and his use of Duff
Green to destroy his rivals; Green s career in
Missouri; the senatorial contest and the character
of the successful candidate [Alexander Buckner];
appointments, elections, and removals; political
conditions in Missouri; his own political history
and principles; etc. A. L. S. 7 p.
1831 Webb, Ja[me]s Watson. New York. To Martin Van
APH - 3 Buren, [Washington]. Announcing a change in
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the proprietorship of the Courier and Enquirer;
sending some of the articles of the agreement;
his own intention to publish a summary of
opinion about Calhoun s pamphlet; etc. A.
L. S. 3 p.
1831 Stevenson, A[ndrew]. Richmond. To [Martin] Van Bu-
APR. 4 ren, [Washington]. On the claims of the heirs of
Beaumarchais; points to be considered in any
negotiations; the coming political fight in Vir
ginia; her loyalty to principles. A. L. S. 3 p.
1831 V[an] B[uren], M{artin]. Washington. To Jfames] S.
APR. 6 Stevenson, [Harrisburg?] Returning his letter,
as requested. A. Df. 1 p. (Indorsement by
Van Buren, giving the substance of the returned
letter "a long political letter upon . . . the
correspondence, condemning the conduct of Mr.
Calhoun ..."
1831 Van Buren, Martin. Department of State, Washington.
APR. 6 To Jose Maria Tornel, [Washington]. Trans
mitting the President s exequatur for Henry
Dagget, as vice-consul of Mexico for the port of
Mobile and State of Alabama. A. Df. of Aaron
Vail. 1 p. "Rec[orde]d p. 378."
1831 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To Edward Living-
APR. 9 ston, [New York ?] Asking him to come to Wash
ington at the earliest moment with the utmost
secrecy and despatch. A. Df. 2 p. "Strictly
confidential." (Printed: Hunt, Life of Edward
Livingston, 356-7.)
1831 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To [Andrew Jack-
APR. 11 son, Washington]. Resigning his office of secre
tary of state. A. Df. 8 p.
. Draft. 9 p.
[1831 V[an] B[uren], M[artin. Washington]. To [Andrew Jack-
APR. 11] son, Washington]. Promising to come to dinner
"and bring the papers." A. L. S. 1 p. In
dorsed : "Day of resigning as secretary of state."
1831 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
APR. 12 [Washington]. Two letters:
[1] Accepting his resignation, to take effect on the
appointment of a successor. A. L. S. 4 p.;
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Jackson, Andrew Continued.
[2] Inclosing the above answer to his letter of resig
nation; the resignation not to be accepted
till the arrival of Edward Livingston ; Erwin
for a judgeship. A. L. S. 1 p. "Confiden
tial."
1831 Webb, Ja[me]s Watson. New York. To Mfartin] Van
APR. 12 Buren, [Washington]. On a rumor that Van
Buren intends to remove Noah from the sur-
veyorship of the port; Noah s financial position;
the impolicy of a contest against the Bank of the
United States in New York; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1831 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. Department of State, Washing-
APR. 12 ton. To Ch[arles] R[ichard] Vaughan, [Washing
ton]. Announcing the passage and approval,
Mar. 2, [1831], of an act regulating tonnage duties
on British vessels; asking information as to duties
imposed on American shipping in the British pos
sessions contiguous to the United States. A. Df.
of Aaron Vail. 1 p. "Rec[orde]d p. 379."
1831 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. To [John] Randolph
APR. 13 [of Roanoke, St. Petersburg]. Acknowledgement
for saddle horse and good wishes; affairs of
Europe and domestic troubles; his own efforts
to promote the Administration s success. A. Df.
3 p.
V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. Washington. To Mohammed
Hamed, Reis Effendi, [Constantinople]. Letter
of credence of Commodore David Porter. A. Df.
of Aaron Vail. 2 p. " Recorded."
V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. Washington. To Mohammed
Hamed, Reis Effendi, [Constantinople]. An
nouncing the appointment of William B. Hodg
son to exchange ratifications of the Treaty of
May 7, 1830. A. Df. of Aaron Vail. 1 p.
"Recorded."
Jackson, Andrew. Washington. Letter of credence to
William B. Hodgson, to exchange ratifications of
the Treaty of May 7, 1830, with the Sublime
Porte. A. Df. of Aaron Vail. 1 p. " Re
corded."
1831 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Sultan Mahmoud
ApR - 15 Chan, [Constantinople]. Letter of credence for
[Commodore David Porter] as bearer of the rati-
1831
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fication of the Treaty of May 7, 1830, and as
charge d affaires for the United States. Df.
2 p. "Recorded."
1831 V[an] B[uren], Mfartin]. Department of State, Washing-
APR. 16 ton. To [Jose Maria] Tornel, [Washington].
Transmitting an exequatur for George T. Ward,
vice-consul of the Mexican States for the Terri
tory of Florida. A. Df. of Aaron Vail. 1 p.
"Rec[orde]d p. 380."
1831 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To B[enjamin]
APR. 16 F[ranklin] Butler, [Albany]. His resignation
and its acceptance; the correspondence to be
published ; a request that his friends be notified ;
other cabinet changes; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
"Private."
1831 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. To [Thomas Ritchie,
APR. 17 [Richmond]. On his resignation of the secre
taryship of state. A. Df. 2 p. "Confiden
tial."
1831 Van Buren, Martin. Department of State, Washington.
APR. 19 To [Ignacio] Caravadossy de Thoet, Philadel
phia. Notification of having addressed a letter
of inquiry to certain American consuls in Europe,
Asia, Spanish America, etc., concerning Count
Charles Videra de Gonzano. A. Df. of Daniel
Brent, 2 p. "Rec[orde]d p. 381."
[1831 Ritchie, Tho[ma]s. [Richmond]. To [Martin Van Buren,
APR. 20-21] Washington]. Gratification at his confidence;
approval of his retirement ; anxiety over his suc
cessor; rumors about certain persons influence
over the President ; advice against accepting of
fice from the President ; the printed correspond
ence; the importance of the crisis; etc. A. L. S.
4 p.
1831 H[amilton], J[ames] Alexander]. New York. To [Martin
APR. 21 Van Buren], Washington. Concerning the matter
of Rhind and the horses. A. L. S. 3 p. "Pri
vate."
1831 Daniel, P[eter] V[ivian]. Richmond. To Martin Van
APR. 22 Buren, Washington. Concerning his resigna
tion; the character of his opponents; his suc
cessor; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
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1831 Butler, B[enjamin] F[ranklin]. Albany. To M[artin]
APR. 22-23 Van Buren, [Washington]. Astonishment at his
resignation; loss to the public service; his suc
cessful administration; the propriety of his com
ing forward for the vice-presidency; the effect on
the Cabinet and the opportunity to strengthen
it; names suggested; an address to the Legis
lature; praise of the correspondence with the
President ; advice as to his future conduct ; etc.
A. L. S. 15 p.
1831 H[amilton], J[ames] Alexander]. New York. ToMfartin]
APR. 23 Van Buren, Washington. As to negotiations with
Charles Rhind in connection with the horses
[brought from Turkey]. A. L. S. 2 p. "Pri
vate."
1831 Parker, Rich[ar]d E[lliott]. Snickersville, Va. To [Mar-
APR. 23 tin Van Buren, Washington]. Regret at his
retirement from the Cabinet; the unlikelihood of
its attaining its object; intrigues in Virginia; the
attitude of the Press; Virginia and Clay; advice
upon the new Cabinet; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1831 Van Buren, M[artin]. Department of State, Washington.
Apr. 25 To Richard Peters, Philadelphia. Acknowledg
ing receipt of seventy copies of v. 1-3 of Peters s
Condensed Reports. L. S. Ip. n. ofR.
1831 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. Department of State, Washing-
APR. 28 ton. To [Louis-Bar be-Charles] Serurier, [Wash
ington]. Transmitting an exequatur for Count
de la Porte as vice-consul of France for Talla
hassee in Florida; the President s gratification
at being able to meet the wishes of Lafayette;
etc. A. Df. of Aaron Vail. 1 p. ^Rec[orde]d
p. 383."
1831 Carr, D[abney] S[amuel?] Baltimore. To [Martin] Van
APR - 30 Buren, [Washington]. Praise of his republi
can conduct ; deep anxiety concerning his future
course; the impolicy of becoming a candidate for
the vice-presidency; advice against taking any
office from the President; the advisablility of
returning to the Senate; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
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1831 Ritchie, Tho[ma]s. [Richmond]. To [Martin Van Buren,
APR. 30 Washington]. Gratification at his letter; ad
vantages in the mission to London over elec
tioneering for the vice-presidency; interpreta
tions of his resignation; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
[1831 [Van Buren, Martin? Washington]. Colonial trade;
APR. ?] comparison of the bill proposed by Mr. [Thomas
Perronet ?] Thompson with the present footing of
the trade, and- with Mr. [John Charles] Herries s
bill. Copy by Aaron Vail. 24 p.
1831 Hamilton, James Alexander]. New York. To M[artin]
MAY! Van Buren, Washington. On his resignation ; its
effect on his general reputation; advice against
Woodbury for the Cabinet; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1831 Beaumont, A[ndrew]. Wilkes Barre, Pa. To Martin Van
MAY 4 Buren, Washington. Plots of Calhoun and the
Federalists; a suggestion for a contention to
unite the Clay and Calhoun followings; com
mendation of his conduct. " Confidential
strictly."
1831 B[rent], D[aniel]. Department of State, [Washington].
MAY 5 To Charles R[ichard] Vaughan, [Washington].
Submitting a letter from Solomon Thayer of
Lubeck, Maine. A. Df. 1 p. "Rec[o/de]d p.
383."
1831 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. Department of State, Washing-
MAY 6 ton. To Charles R[ichard] Vaughan, [Washing
ton]. Fixing a day for taking leave of the
President, and presenting Charles Bankhead as
charge*; personal wishes, A. Df. of Aaron Vail.
3 p. "Rec[orde]d p. 384."
1831 Vaughan, Cha[rle]s Rpchard]. Washington. To Martin
MAYO Van Buren, [Washington]. Sending a copy of
his speech to the President; personal wishes;
etc. A. L. S. 1 p. "Private."
1831 Hoyt, J[esse]. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Wash-
MAY 13 ington. The Tammany annual dinner [May 12];
commendation of the President and Van Buren
for the edification of Duff Green; Green s toast;
the question of Van Buren s going to England;
etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
1831 Jackson, Andrew. [Washington]. To Martin Van Bu-
MAY 20 ren, [Washington]. Judge White s refusal of the
office tendered; his own wish to consult Van
Buren, Livingston, and Eaton as to a new selec
tion; A. L. S. 1 p. "Private."
1831 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Nicholas, Emperor
MAY 23 of all the Russias. On the closing of Randolph s
mission. A. Df. of Aaron Vail. 1 p.
1831 V[an] B[uren], M[artin. Washington]. To A[braham],
MAY 24 J[ohn], and M[artin] Van Buren, [Washington].
A promise to join them after dining with the
President; "for once a private citizen." A. L. S.
i p .
[1831 Baker, J[ohn] M[artin. Washington]. To Martin Van
MAY 24] Buren, [Washington]. Transmitting a parcel con
taining "the balance of draughts of letters writ
ten at [the] Dep[artmen]t of State up to 24 th
May, 1831, to foreign diplomatic agents in the
U[nited] States." A. N.S. 1 p.
1831 Rives, W[illiam] C[abell]. Paris. To M[artin] Van Bu-
MAY 30 ren, [Washington]. Transmitting despatches
71 f; his inability to complete his negotiation;
public sentiment against the claim of the United
States; the tranquility of France. A. L. S. 4 p.
"Private."
1831 Diplomatic Body accredited to the United States of
MAY ?] America. [Washington]. To [Martin Van Buren,
Washington]. Address after his resignation. 2 p.
[1831 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. To the Diplomatic
MAY ?] Body, [Washington]. Reply to their address.
A. Df. 2 p.
[1831? [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. To [Louis-Barbe-
May ?] Charles] Serurier, [Washington]. Referring to
Mr. Huygens the decision as to the value of
Van Buren s carriage and horses. A. Df. 2 p.
1831 Randolph], J[ohn], of Roanoke. London. To Martin Van
JuNE 3 Buren, Washington. Commending his resigna
tion; the situation in Europe; friendly messages.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1831 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. To [John] Forsyth,
JuNE 8 [Augusta, Ga?] "Enclosing a friendly letter
from the President." A. Df. 3 p.
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[1831] Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
JUNE 23 Albany. Ingham s departure; a story in the
inclosed Daily Globe; views desired for the next
message; Calhoun s opposition; Taney s ap
pointment as attorney-general; personal news
of Judge Overton and Judge White. A. L. S.
2 p. "Private."
1831 United States of America and the King of the French.
JULY 4 Treaty of adjustment of claims. Copy. 5 p.
(With: Rives to Van Buren, 1831, Sept. 29).
1831 Van Buren, M[artin]. Albany. To [Citizens of Albany?]
JULY 7 Declining an invitation to a public dinner [in
Albany]. A. Df. 3 p.
1831 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
JULY n [Albany]. Confidence in him not lessened, but
increased ; Ingham s disgraceful course ; the Po
tomac to take him to England; the Cabinet;
Eaton s course and recognition; Rhea s letter to
Monroe; Calhoun s political death; etc. A. L. S.
6 p.
1831 Van Buren, Martin. Kinderhook, [N. Y.] To Andrew
JULY 16 Jackson, [Washington]. Answering Jackson s
letter of [July] 1 1 ; the final settlement of the
subject of the Cabinet troubles; Schermerhorn,
the Administration, and the Indians; his own
departure for London after an interview with
McLane; the question of leave to visit the Conti
nent; wishes and messages to friends; etc.
A. L. S. 6 p. "Private."
1831 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
JULY 23 New York. Answering Van Buren s letter of
[July] 16; the tariff and the resignation of Frost,
district attorney for South Carolina; his own
intention to bring suit for duties and send an
agent to inquire into the treason; Berrien s con
duct. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private."
1831 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
JULY 25 New York. Sending a letter from John Ran
dolph ; McLane s return; the conduct of the three
Secretaries, Ingham, Branch, and Berrien.
A. L. S. 2 p.
1831 Van Buren, M[artin]. New York. To Andrew Jackson,
JULY 29 Washington. A meeting with McLane ; regrets
at protracted discussion of resentments at Wash-
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Van Buren, M[artin] Continued.
ington ; fears for his health ; his own readiness to
sail; Irving s unwillingness to remain; Tail s ap
pointment: the South Carolina affair; favorable
aspects of the French negotiation; etc.; answer
ing Jackson s letters of [July] 23 and 25. A. L. S.
7 p.
1831 [Van Buren, Martin. Albany?] Statement of debts and
JULY income. A. D. 4 p.
1831 Livingston, Edw[ard]. Department of State, Washington.
AUG. 1 To Martin Tan Buren, [New York]. General
instructions as minister to England. D. S. in
the hand of Aaron Tail. 43 p. "No. 2."
1831 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. Commission to Martin
AUG. 1 Tan Buren, as minister- to England. D. S. 1 p.
(Countersigned by Edw[ard] Livingston; seal
attached).
1831 [Van Buren, Martin]. New York. To [Levi Woodbury,
AUG. 4 Washington]. On the change in the Potomac s
destination; suggestion as to going in the packet
of [Aug.] 16. A. Df. 2 p.
1831 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Tan Buren,
AUG . 8 New York. Wishes for the success of his mission ;
prediction of the fate of "Duff Green & Co.";
the course of Ingham, Branch, and Berrien; the
interview with them; his own position irksome;
a request for his recollection of the interview
with the three Secretaries; his own feeling at
Berrien s conduct; etc. A. L. S. 5 p.
1831 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Tan Buren,
Auo - 10 [New York]. As to a communication from
William P. Preble; directions to approach the
English Government on the award on the
boundary question. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private."
1831 Van Buren, Mfartin]. New York. To Andrew Jackson,
AuG - 14 [Washington]. Appreciation of his kind letter
of [Aug.] 8; recollections of the interview with
members of the Cabinet in regard to Mrs. Eaton;
the impolicy of the President s engaging in a
public controversy; claims against the French
government; etc. A. L. S. 13 p.
1831 Van Buren, M[artin]. New York. To Andrew Jackson,
Washington. Major Tan Buren to carry the
PAPERS OF MARXIST VAX BUREN 161
Van Buren, M[artin] Continued.
letter [of Aug. 14]; inquiry as to assurances to
be made to the Dutch minister; personal mes
sages; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private."
1831 [R., W. New York.] Considerations on the subject of
AUG. a communication between the Atlantic and
Pacific Oceans, by means of a railroad across
the Isthmus of Panama, and steam navigation
on each side of it, in aid of ordinary navigation."
13 p.
1831 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
SEPT. 5 London. Answering Van Buren s letters of
[Aug.] 14 and 15; Eaton s reply; Clay s loss of
the West; the great intriguer Calhoun; the treaty
with France; results of the cabinet upheaval,
opinion of the new Cabinet; personal messages;
etc, A. L. S. 7 p. " Private,"
1831 [Van Buren, Martin]. Cowes, Isle of Wight. To Edward
SEPT. 9 Livingston, [Washington]. Notice of arrival;
the reform bill. Df. 2 p. " Recorded."
1831 [Van Buren, Martin]. London. To [Edward] Livingston,
SEPT. 14 [Washington]. Arrival in London; Irving to ar
range his presentation to Lord Palmerston; good
dispositions of the Government. A. Df. 2 p.
"Recorded."
1831 I[ewis], W[illiam] Berkeley]. Washington. To Martin
SEPT. 17 Van Buren, London. Sending Eaton s "Appeal
to the American public"; the Western elections
against Clay; the Pettis-Biddle duel; Clay s
prospects; personal news and messages; Ber-
rien s proposal to reply to Eaton; slave insur
rections; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1831 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To [Martin Van Buren,
SEPT. 18 London]. Major Eaton to go to Tennessee ; daily
slanders and abuse; his own longing for retire
ment; reasons for allowing his name to be used;
reasons for regretting Livingston s delay in taking
office. A. L. 3 p. "Private." (Mutilated).
[1831 [Van Buren, Martin. London]. To King [William IV].
SEPT. 21] Speech on presentation. A. D. 1 p.
. A. Df. of Aaron Vail. 1 p.
1831 V[an] B[uren], Mfartin]. Legation of the Ignited States,
SEPT. 21 London. To Edward Livingston, Washington.
40803 10 11
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V[an] B[uren], M[artin] Continued.
Presentation to the King; his Majesty s remarks;
the reform bill debate ; opposition by the Lords ;
the peace of Europe. A. Df . of Aaron Vail. lip.
No. 1. Recorded."
-. A. Df. 12 p.
1831 Van Buren, M[artin]. London. To Andrew Jackson,
SEPT. 21 Washington. His presentation and reception by
the King; the King s speech in reply; South
Carolina matters and the message; personal
messages; etc. A. L. S. 8 p.
1831 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. London. To Lord Palmerston,
SEPT. 22 London. Asking for the free entry of his lug
gage. A. Df. of Aaron Vail. 1 p.
1831 [Van Buren, Martin]. London. To Lord Palmerston,
SEPT. 26 London. Asking for an interview. A. Df. of
Aaron Vail. 1 p. "Recorded."
1831 Van Buren, M[artin]. London. To [Andrew Jackson,
SEPT. 28 Washington]. Two letters:
[1] A long conversation with Lord Palmerston; the
Colonization Society s request for govern
mental protection in view of the destruction
of a Sierra Leone schooner by a Spanish brig;
the character of the American Consul; the
high cost of living; personal messages; etc.
A. Df. 6 p. "Private."
[2] Award of the King of the Netherlands on the
boundary: the intention of the English
government to conform. A. Df. 4 p.
"Recorded."
. L. S. 4 p. (Inclosed in [1])
1831 Rives, W[illiam] C[abell]. Paris. To [Martin] Van Bu-
SEPT - 29 ren, [London]. Sending an English version of a
pending treaty with France on claims, and an
extract from Gallatin to Adams, Jan. 14, 1822;
the adequacy of the amount; the reduction of
duties on French wines; personal messages; etc.
A. L. S. 5 p. (Inclosures, 6 p.)
1831 Livingston, E[dward]. Washington. To W[illiam] C[a-
SEPT - bell] Rives, [Paris]. Approval of the Treaty; ques
tions as to the manner of payments; the wine
duties ; the Saxon trade-treaty projet; a request
for frequent communications on the affairs of
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 163
Livingston, Efdward] Continued.
Europe; a question as to the exchange of Gov
ernment reports; etc. Copy. 4 p. ". . . De
spatch No. 41. (With: Rives to Van Buren,
1831, Oct. 25).
[1831 [Van Buren, Martin. London], To Andrew Jackson,
SEPT.] Washington. Postscript to a letter; apologies
to Judge Overton ; the cholera in London. A. L.
2 p. "Private." (Indorsed by Jackson: "Mr
V B 77 ; by Martin Van Buren, Jr.: "No date
London 1st Interview with L d Palmerston. 77 )
1831 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. London. To Edward Livings-
OCT. l ton, Washington. Sending accounts for the
third quarter of 1831. A. Df. of Aaron Vail. 1 p.
"No. 2. Recorded. 77
1831 Archer, W[illiam] S[egar]. Amelia, [Va.] To [Martin Van
OCT. 3 Buren, London], Party approval of VanBuren 7 s
appointment; his retirement from the Cabinet;
Virginia for Jackson; politics; Northern greed
and Southern demagogy; etc. A. L. S. 8 p.
1831 Campbell, John. Washington. To [Martin] Van Buren,
OCT. 4 London. A friendly letter; Jackson 7 s conquest of
his enemies; Wirt and the anti-Masons; Vir
ginia 7 s vote for Jackson; Eaton 7 s appeal; the
new Cabinet; McLane s personal charm; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p. "Private. 77
1831 [Rives, William Cabell]. Paris. To Edward Livingston,
OCT. 8 [Washington]. Reporting an interview with
Count Sebastiani, in pursuance of Livingston s
instructions of Aug. 5, as to the attitude of the
French government toward the House resolution
of Mar. 3, [1831], on the suppression of the slave
trade; the right of search; etc. Copy (extract).
3 p.
1831 Van Buren, M[artin], London. To Andrew Jackson,
OCT. 11 [Washington], Gratitude for his kindness and
friendship; interpretation of the American elec
tions; Eaton s statement; the French Treaty;
suggestions for the next annual message; etc.
A. L. S. 20 p. "Private. 77 (Indorsed: "Mr. V.
Buren. Confidential. This not to be laid before
the cabinett until the Senate acts. A. J.")
1831 [Van Buren, Martin], Legation of the United States, [Lon-
OCT. 11 don]. To Lord Palmerston, [London]. Sending
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[Van Buren, Martin] Continued.
a list of persons attached to the Legation. A. Df .
of Aaron Vail. 1 p. "Recorded." (List ap
pended. A. Df. of Aaron Vail. 1 p.)
1831 Van Buren, [Martin]. Legation of the United States, [Lon-
OCT. 11 don]. To Lord Palmerston, [London]. Asking
for copies of British regulations relative to fish
eries. A. Df. of Aaron Vail. 1 p. " Recorded.
[1831] V[an] B[uren], M[artin. London]. To [Andrew Jackson,
OCT. 14 Washington]. Reporting an interview with
Lord Palmerston in regard to Palmerston s des
patches to [Charles] Bankhead on the boundary
question. A. Df. 5 p.
1831 Van Buren, Mfartin]. London. To Churchill Cfaldom]
OCT. 14 Cambreleng, New York [forwarded to Washing
ton]. Asking for his continuance in correspond
ence; his own reception and treatment; royalty
and public men; the reform bill; personal mes
sages; directions for saving postage; etc. A. L. S.
6 p.
1831 Van Buren, Martin. Legation of the U. S., London. To
OCT. 14 Edward Livingston, [Washington]. The rejec
tion of the reform bill by the Lords ; the indigna
tion of the people; the creation of new peers; the
slave trade; etc. A. Df. of Vail and Van Buren.
6 p. ". . . No. 3 . . . Recorded."
1831 [Van Buren, Martin]. London. To [William Cabell Rives,
OCT. 16 Paris]. Assurances as to the support of his gov
ernment; the form of adjusting claims; French
claims under the Louisiana treaty ; an additional
article to the treaty; the reduction of wine duties,
and the Constitution. A. Df. 4 p. (Incom
plete.)
1831 [Van Buren, Martin]. Legation of the U. S., London.
OCT. is To Edw[ard] Livingston, Washington. Promis
ing to send regulations of British fisheries.
A. Df. of Aaron Vail. 1 p. ". . . No. 4. . . .
Recorded."
1831 [Van Buren, Martin]. London. To Jfohn] Randolph of
OCT. 2) Roanoke, [Paris?] Good wishes for his journey;
public questions in England; the Belgian dispute;
etc. A. Df. 4 p. ("Indorsed: J. Randolph of
Roanoke on my resignation & answer thereto
1831 . .")
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1831 Van Buren, Mfartin], London. To [Andrew] Jackson,
OCT. 21 [Washington]. Eaton s statement; dining with
royalty; royal modesty and simplicity; personal
messages; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1831 Van Buren, M[artin]. Legation U. S., London. To Ed-
OCT. 21 ward Livingston, [Washington]. The proroga
tion of Parliament ; popular enthusiasm; the set
tlement of Belgian affairs by the Powers; etc.
A. Df. of Aaron Vail and Van Buren. 2 p.
". . . No. 5 . . . Recorded."
1831 Rives, WRlliam] C[abell]. Paris. To M[artin] Van Buren,
OCT. 22 [London]. Gratification at his approval of the
French Treaty; construction of the instructions;
claims under the 8th article of the Louisiana
Treaty; the meaning of the word " reclamation";
etc. A. L. S. 8 p.
. Copy by Aaron Vail (p. 8 only).
1831 Rives, WRlliam] C[abell]. Paris. To Mfartin] Van Buren,
OCT. 25 [London]. Two letters:
[1] Sending a copy of the Secretary of State s letter
of Sept., 1831, on the French Treaty; surprise
at the observations of Livingston; outline
of the process of settlement; the Louisiana
claims and wine duties; treaties and customs
duties ; his own discouragement ; etc. A. L. S.
5 p. "Confidential."
[2] Asking advice as to his own candidacy for the
vice-presidency. A. L. S. 3 p.
1831 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. Legation U. S., London. To
OCT. 2t> Edward Livingston, [Washington]. As to the
claim of heirs of Peter Hall. A. Df. of Aaron
Vail. 1 p. " . . . No. 6. . . .
1831 Van Buren, [Martin. London]. To Lord Palmerston.
OCT. 27 Asking for a permit for Maj. Poussin, Lt. Pink-
ham, and the members of the American Mission
to visit military and naval works at Woolwich,
Portsmouth, and Plymouth. A. Df. of Aaron
Vail. 1 p.
1831 Van Buren, M[artin]. London. To Andrew Jackson,
OCT. 29 Washington. His unaccommodating health;
Bouvienne s memoirs; Rives and the French
treaty; Kane of Illinois; the Belgian question;
etc. A.L. S. 7 p. " Private file ...
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1831 Van Buren, Martin. London. To [William Cabell Rives,
Nov. l Paris]. On the French treaty; settlement of
claims; as to the vice-presidency; etc. A. Df.
4 p.
1831 Davezac, Auguste. The Hague. To Martin Van Buren,
Nov. 2 [London]. Jackson s strength; Wirt and Clay;
the Prince of Orange; the affairs of Belgium; the
beauties of the city; the budget of the Nether
lands; etc. A. L. S. 5 p.
1831 Van Buren, [Martin. London]. To Lord Palmerston,
Nov. 3 [London]. Acknowledging the receipt of papers
on the British fisheries. A. Df. 1 p.
1831 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. Legation U. S., London. To
Nov. 4 Edward Livingston, Washington. Sending
printed regulations of British fisheries. A. Df .
of Aaron Vail. 1 p. u ... No. 7. ... Re
corded."
1831 Kelley, Hall J. Washington. To Lewis Cass, Washing-
Nov. 4 ton. British settlements in Oregon territory;
advantages of the West for colonization; British
violation of the treaty; the Hudson Bay Com
pany; settlement at Vancouver; trade with the
Indians; etc. Copy. 7 p. (With: Cass to
Jackson, 1831, Nov. 6).
1831 [Van Buren, Martin]. London. To Edward Livingston,
Nov. 5 Washington. Intelligence from New Bruns
wick on territorial disputes, communicated by
Lord Palmerston; his wish to preserve peace till
boundary question has been settled; appear
ance of the cholera; popular meetings against
the Lords. A. Df. 8 p. " . . . No. 8 . . .
Recorded."
1831 [Cass, Lewis]. War Dept., [Washington]. To [Andrew
Nov - 6 Jackson, Washington]. Inclosing Kelley s letter
on Oregon [Nov. 4]. A. N. 1 p.
1831 Rives, W[illiam] C[abell]. Paris. To M[artin] Van Bu-
Nov. 12 ren, [London]. The vice-presidency ; France and
the slave trade; the purchase of wines; his own
intended return to the United States; personal
news and messages; etc. A. L. S. 6 p.
1831 Livingston, Edw[ard]. Washington. To [Martin Van
Nov - 13 Buren, London]. The President s wish to know
the attitude of the Ministry on the Northeastern
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Livingston, Edwfard] Continued.
boundary; the release of prisoners in New Bruns
wick; a change of instructions; other foreign
matters; gains of Republicanism; personal mes
sages; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. " Private and con
fidential."
1831 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To M[artin] Van Buren,
Nov. 14 London. Answering Van Buren s letters, "one
at sea," and those of Sept. 21 and 28; the award
on the boundary question; his own friendly dis
position towards Great Britain; communication
to the Senate on the award; the message out
lined; Eaton s appeal; the reception to the
Batons in Tennessee; the neglect of Branch;
Calhoun, his associates, his plans, and his " se
cret lying;" personal news and messages; etc.
A. L. S. 7 p.
1831 [Van Buren, Martin]. Legation U. S., London. To Bar-
No v. 17 ing Brothers & Co., [London]. As to A. P.
Hayne s accounts. A. Df. of Aaron Vail and
Van Buren. 4 p.
1831 Van Buren, Martin. London. To Edward Livingston,
Nov. 22 [London]. Inclosing papers on Hayne s appli
cation to the Barings; the cholera at Sunder-
land; the assembling of Parliament and the
reform bill; prospects of peace in Europe; the
claim of John E. Smith; etc. A. Df. 7 p.
" . . . No. 9 . . . Recorded."
1831 Van Buren, Mfartin]. London. To C[hurchill] C[aldom]
Nov. 25 Cambreleng, Washington. Urging him to write
freely, as his letters will be burned ; cholera and
reform the standing orders; diplomatic gossip;
personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 6 p.
1831 Van Buren, M[artin]. London. To Andrew Jackson,
Nov. 25 Washington. Dr. Randolph s arrival on his way
to Spain; his own trip to Brighton to pay his re
spects to the King; Washington Irving and his
capacity for practical matters; recommending
him as charge in Spain in place of Van Ness;
cholera and its preventive; Butler s marriage
to Mary Lewis; the French Ambassador at St.
Petersburg; his own pleasant relations with
the British Government; etc. A. L. S. 8 p.
"Private."
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1831 Van Buren, Martin. Legation U. S., London. To Francis
Nov. 28 B. Ogden, Liverpool. On Captain McCerran s
case; answering Ogden s letter of [Oct.] 28.
A. Df. of Aaron Vail. 3 p. "Recorded."
1831 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. Legation U. S., London. To
DEC. 6 Edw[ard] Livingston, Washington. No cholera
in London ; request for the Revised Code of New
York; the opening of Parliament; etc. A. Df.
of Aaron Vail. 2 p. "No. 10 ... Recorded."
1831 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
DEC. 6 London. Congress at work; Stevenson speaker
by one vote; the annual message; McLane s dif
ference in views on the Bank; his own wish for
Van Buren and Eaton; the vice-presidency and
his own withdrawal; nullification and anti-Ma
sonry; Eaton s appeal and its rout of Calhoun,
etc. ; the reported union of Clay and Calhoun on
the tariff; personal news; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
"Private."
1831 H[amilton], J[ames] Alexander]. New York. [To Martin
DEC. 7 Van Buren, London]. Sending the President s
message; the bank question; Noah, Webb, and
the vice-presidency; his own difference with
Swartwout; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1831 [Van Buren, Martin]. London. To [Charles] Rhind, [New
DEC. 7 York?] On his difference with Commodore
Porter. A. Df. 1 p. "Recorded."
1831 Van Buren, [Martin. London]. To Lord Palmerston,
DEC. 10 [London]. Submitting papers respecting suits
against shipmasters by their crews. A. Df.
2 p.
1831 [Van Buren, Martin]. Legation U. S., London. To Ed-
DEC. 14 ward Livingston, Washington. London s health
bulletin ; the King s speech ; a new reform bill in
troduced. A. Df . of Aaron Vail. 2 p. "... No.
11 ... Recorded."
1831 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. London. To Lord Palmerston,
16 [London]. Sending an extract from a letter
from Rob[er]t Monroe Harrison, complaining of
the Jamaican law respecting the transportation
of paupers in American vessels. A. Df . of Aaron
Vail. 2 p. "Recorded."
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1831 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
DEC. 17 London. Clay and Calhoun and the tariff; the
nomination of Clay and Sergeant by the Balti
more Convention; the desperation of Calhoun
and Duff Green ; secession feeling in South Caro
lina; Hamilton s conduct; Calhoun s attack upon
Van Buren s success in his negotiations with
Great Britain ; the Northeast boundary and fugi
tive slaves ; Van Buren and the vice- presidency ;
the Cabinet; etc. A. L. S. 8 p. "Private and
confidential"
1831 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To M[artin] Van Buren,
DEC. 19 London. The Northeast boundary award; his
own intention to await the action of the Senate;
the French Treaty ; personal news and messages;
Eaton s appeal, etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1831 H[amilton], J[ames] Alexander]. New York. To [Mar-
DEC. 23 tin] Van Buren, London. The weather; report
of the performance of his commissions; McLane
and the Bank; Van Buren s nomination before
the Senate; a possible visit to London; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1831 Vail, A[aron]. London. To [Martin Van Buren]. Reply
DEC. 29 of Lord Palmerston to the American complaint
of the Jamaican pauper transportation law; the
President s message received; a dinner with Sir
John Lubbock; his ow T n intended absence; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1831-[2] Webb, Ja[me]s Watson. New York. To Martin Van
DEC. 31- Buren, London. The vice-presidency; the im-
JAN. 7. possibility of taking news from the Argus; his
own wish to see Van Buren vice-president; rea
sons for his accepting; Blair, Kendall, and the
West; request for a reply; the situation as to con
firmation by the Senate of the Cabinet and Van
Buren; etc. A. L. S. 9 p.
[1831 ?] Ellsworth, H[enry] L[eavitt]. To Martin Van Buren. On
the desirability of a New York man lor vice-
president; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. "Confidential."
[1831?] [Van Buren, John. London]. "Weekly estimate" of the
expenses of the American Legation. A. D. 1 p.
1832 Randolph, John, of Roanoke. [Roanoke, Va.] [Second]
JAN. 1 will. Copy. 6 p. (Jan. 1 is the date given in
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Randolph, John Continued.
the first paragraph, and to the appended letter
to [William] Leigh; after Randolph s name at
the end is the date Mar. 8, 1832).
1832 R[andolph], J[ohn], of R[oanoke]. Roanoke, Va. To
JAN.I [William] Leigh. On the will of Jan. 1, 1832.
Copy. 1 p. (Appended to the will).
1832 Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom. Washington]. To [Mar-
JAX.4 tin Van Buren, London]. On the threatened re
jection of Van Buren s name and his friends hope
for its good effect; maneuvers of the opposition;
the President and his Cabinet; McLane, his satel
lites, and a bank; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1832 Hunter, Rob[er]t R. Cowes, [Isle of Wight]. To Martin
JAN. 11 Van Buren, London. On business intrigues and
jealousies of Tim. Wiggin; a remark on his
boasted influence over the American Minister;
etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1832 Van Buren, M[artin]. London. To Andrew Jackson,
JAN. 13 Washington. A tour with Washington Irving
in the Christmas holidays; the annual message
and Secretaries reports; the vice-presidency; the
proposition to go to the Senate; young Jackson s
marriage; calumny and public character; etc.
A. L. S. lip.
. Copy (extract) relative to the vice-
presidency. 4 p.
[1832 Currency. Newspaper clipping on the adoption by the
c. JAN. 13?] Senate of Senator Benton s amendment to the
pension bill, directed to " the suppression of small
notes and the promotion of specie currency".
(On the reverse are a notice of Aaron Vail s
pppointment as secretary of legation at London,
and of Senator Wright s amendment on the
temporary investment of surplus funds in the
Treasury) .
1832 V[an] B[uren], Mfartin]. Legation U. S., London. To
JAN - 14 Edward Livingston, Washington. On the Ja
maican paupers question; suits against ship
masters; the cholera; as to the transmission of
despatch bags; the President s message; the
Dutch and Belgian treaty; European peace; the
meeting of Parliament. A. Df. .19 p.
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V[an] B[uren], Mfartin] Continued.
. A. Df. of Aaron Vail; list of inclosures.
19 p. ". . . No. 12 . . . Recorded".
1832 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. Legation U. S., London. To
JAN. 14 Edward Livingston, Washington. Transmitting
accounts for the fourth quarter, 1831. A. Df.
of Aaron Vail. 1 p. ". . . No 13 . . . Re
corded."
1832 Van Buren, [Martin]. Stratford Place, [London]. To
JAN. 18 Lord Palmerston, London. As to a conference
on propositions for giving consuls jurisdiction in
certain cases of difference between American
shipmasters and their crews. A. Df. of Aaron
Vail. 1 p. "Recorded."
1832 Van Buren, M[artin]. London. To C[hurchill] C[aldom]
JAN. 19 Cambreleng, Washington. On American poli
tics; conditions in Europe; the reform bill;
McLane s report; the Christmas holidays; per
sonal messages, etc; answering Cambreleng s
letters of [Dec.] 7 and 20, [1831]. A. L. S. 7 p.
. Transcript. 3 p.
1832 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. Stratford Place, [London]. To
JAN. 20 Lord Palmerston, London. As to lights in the
Straits of Florida and Bahama Banks; sending
a letter of Edward Livingston of 1827. A. Df.
of Aaron Vail. 4 p. "Recorded."
1832 Van Buren, Martin. Legation U. S., London. To Ed-
JAN. 21 w[ard] Livingston, Washington. Sending ac
counts of James Wyld for maps furnished the
Legation in 1828 and a letter as to the rumored
landing at Cowes, by a Portuguese vessel, of
property taken piratically from a supposed
American ship, the Rising Star; postal service.
A. Df. of Aaron Vail. 2 p. "... No. 14 ...
Recorded."
1832 Marcy, WRlliam] L[earned]. Washington. To M[artin]
JAN. 26 Van Buren, [London]. The Senate s rejection of
Van Buren 7 s nomination; grounds for the ac
tion; the removal of secrecy; the vice-presi
dency. A. L. S. 3 p.
1832 Lowrie, Walter. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
J AN . 27 [London]. His friends reconciliation to his re
jection by the Senate; the vice-presidency; the
constitution of the Senate; opposition to the
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Lowrie, Walter Continued.
President; unfavorable opinions of McLane s re
port; the Bank and the tariff; the ratification of
the French Convention, etc; sending the Globe
of [Jan.] 28. A. L. S. 6 p.
1832 Livingston, Edw[ard]. Department of State, [Washing-
J AN . 28 ton]. To Martin Van Buren, [London]. Official
notice of rejection by the Senate; permission to
remain " until the constitutional termination"
of his functions if he can be of service; Vail to
be left as charge. L. S. 1 p.
1832 Blair, Ffrancis] P[reston]. Washington. To Martin Van
JAN. 28 Buren, London. The new coalition of Clay and
Calhoun; the objects and methods of their am
bition and revenge; the vice-presidency; the
President s worries; a request for Byron s works
for Mrs. Blair; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1832 [Van Buren, Martin]. Legation U. S., London. To Ed-
JAN. 28 w[ard] Livingston, Washington. Transmitting
papers on lights in the Florida Straits; the con
sulate at Port Louis; the Isle of France; the
health of London; the Slave Convention between
England and France ; the Ministry and the Oppo
sition. A. Df. 7 p.
. A. Df. of Aaron Vail. 2 p. (Incom
plete). ". . . No. 15 . . . Recorded."
1832 Forsyth, John. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
JAN. 28 [London]. The action of the Senate; the advis
ability of returning at once ; the vice-presidency ;
notes on persons; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1832 Hill, Isaac. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, [Lon-
JAN. 29- don]. The conduct of the Senate on confirma-
FEB. 12 tion; Van Buren s case outlined; Holmes s mo
tion on Cabinet dissensions; Clayton s remark;
Clay and the West Indies instructions; notes of
the debates; calumny against Van Buren; its
favorable effect on his reputation; the tariff and
the Bank; etc. A. L. S. 15 p.
1832 Hay ward, Elijah. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, 1
JAN. 30 [London]. The union of the party through the
Senate vote for rejection; plans of the Adminis
tration party as to the vice-presidency, and later
the presidency for Van Buren; Clay s coalitions,
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 173
Hayward, Elijah Continued.
past and present; the President s intention to
make no new nomination this session; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p.
1832 Democratic Republicans of New York City. Tammany
JAN. 30-31 Hall, New York. Proceedings and resolutions
on the Senate s rejection of Van Buren s nomina
tion. Copy? 7 p.
1832 Butler, Charles. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
JAN. 31 London. The sensation caused by the Senate s
rejection of Van Buren; the Tammany meeting;
the effect on Van Buren s political future; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p.
[1832 [Fornan, R. D.] On Van Buren s rejection as minister to
JAN. ?] England. Copy. 4 p. (With an anonymous
letter to Van Buren, 1842, June 4).
1832 Duer, W[illiam] Alexander]. Columbia College, New
FEB. 1 York. To Martin Van Buren, London. Con
tempt and indignation at the Senate s act; its
beneficial effect on Van Buren; the vice-presi
dency; personal matters; etc. A. L. S. 6 p.
1832 H[amilton], Jfames] Alexander]. New York. To [Mar-
FEB. l tin] Van Buren, [London]. The Senate s vote,
Van Buren, and the vice-presidency; etc.
A. L. S. 2 p.
1832 Lee, Gideon, Myer Mosely, and W. P. Hallett. New York.
FEB. l To Martin Van Buren, [London]. Sending on
behalf of the General [Ward] Committee, the
resolutions of the Tammany Hall meetings [of
Jan. 30 and 31]. L. S. 1 p.
1832 Bloodgood, Abraham, and others [Committee of twenty-
FEB. 1 four]. New York. To Martin Van Buren, [Lon
don]. Transmitting resolutions of the meetings
of citizens [Tammany Hall, Jan. 30-31] on the
Senate s rejection of Van Buren s nomination.
L. S. 2 p.
1832 BTiles, John M[ilton]. Hartford, [Conn.] To Martin Van
FEB. 2 Buren, London. Denunciation of the Senate s
conduct as a blow against the Democracy of the
Union; its effect upon Van Buren s strength;
Connecticut politics; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1832 Republican members of the New York Legislature. Reso-
FEB. 3 lutions on the United States Senate s rejection
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Republican members of the New York Legislature Continued.
of Martin Van Buren as minister to England.
Copy. 9 p. (Headed: " Voice of New York.")
1832 The Globe. Washington. Two editorials on the Senate s
FEB. 3 rejection of Van Buren s nomination as minister
to England: [1] "Mr. Clay and Mr. Webster";
[2] "Rejection and recall of Mr. Van Buren."
Clipping. 3 columns.
1832 Parker, Richard E[lliott]. Snickersville, [Va.] To John
FEB. 3 Campbell, [Washington]. Congress and opposi
tion to the Administration; the United States
Bank; Clay s bill of abominations"; the rejec
tion of Van Buren; its help to Van Buren; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p. "Private letter."
1832 De Witt, Simeon, and others. Albany. Proceedings and
FEB. 4 resolutions of a public meeting of the Republican
citizens of Albany, Feb. 4, on the occasion of the
Senate s rejection of Van Buren s nomination.
D. S. 3 p. (With: Gould and others to Van
Buren, 1832, Feb. 11).
1832 Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom]. Washington. To Mar-
FEB. 4 tin Van Buren, London. Inclosing an article
sent to Blair; suggestions as to the time for ar
riving in the United States; the need of tax re
duction; McLane s forthcoming reports on the
bank and the tariff; Kendall for Blair s place;
the vice-presidency; the governorship; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p.
1832 Cass, Lew[is]. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
FEB. 4 [London]. The Senate s unprecedented course;
Van Buren and the vice-presidency; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p. "Private."
1832 Stevenson, Andrew. Washington. To Thomas Ritchie,
FEB. 4 [Richmond]. The President s intention not to
renominate Van Buren ; the vice-presidency ; in
trigues for Virginia s vote; the impolicy of P. P.
B arbour s permitting the use of his name; the
rally of the party; Ritchie s course; etc. Copy
by James Watson Webb, with a p. s. by Webb
[Feb. 5]. 7 p. "Confidential."
1832 Webb, Ja[me]s Watson. Washington. To [Martin Van
FEB. 5 Buren, London]. The Senate s disgrace of
itself; Van Buren and the vice-presidency;
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Webb, Ja[me]s Watson Continued.
Ritchie s suggestion of a renomination impracti
cable; the offer of the governorship; his own
differences with the Argus. A. L. S. 4 p.
1832 Cambreleng,C[hurchill]C[aldom]. Washington. To [Mar-
FEB. 5 tin Van Buren, London]. The advisability of an
early return to America; McLane s ruin of him
self; Van Buren and the tariff question ; the Bank
bill ; Jackson and his Cabinet ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1832 Burrows, Silas E. Washington. To M[artin] Van Buren,
FEB. 5 London. Urging his return to the Senate ; Dud
ley to resign in his favor; plans for a great recep
tion to welcome him; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1832 [Van Buren, Martin]. Legation U. S., London. To Ed-
FEB. 6 ward Livingston, Washington. Transmitting a
weekly bulletin of the health of London; Baron
Behr to be Belgian minister to the United States.
A. Df. of Aaron Vail. 1 p. ". . t No. 16 . . .
Recorded".
1832 Hoyt, J[esse]. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Lon-
FEB. 7 don. The Senate s unwitting bestowal of a great
benefit on Van Buren; resulting party unity;
an interview with the President ; the desirability
of an early return; the quarrel between the
Argus [Croswell] and Courier and Enquirer
[Webb], and between Webb and Duff Green;
Clay s bad temper; a Philadelphia meeting;
Marcy and Poindexter; etc. A. L. S. 6 p.
1832 D[aniel], P[eter] V[ivian]. Richmond. To John Camp-
FEB. 7 bell, [Washington], The letters and the iden
tity of Crito; Mayo and the assaults on the
President; a message from Judge H. St. G.
Tucker. A. L. S. 2 p.
[1832 Campbell, John. [Washington]. To [Andrew Jackson,
c. FEB. 9] Washington]. Sending a letter of Judge Parker
[Feb. 7, 1832] on the conduct of the Senate.
A. L. S. 1 p. "Private."
[1832 Jackson, Andrew. [Washington]. To John Campbell,
c. FEB. 9] Washington. Returning Judge [Richard E.]
Parker s letter on Van Buren s rejection; his own
belief that Van Buren will gain. A. L. S. 1 p.
"Private." (With: Campbell to Jackson, [1832,
c. Feb. 9]).
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[1832] Campbell, John. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
FEB. 10 London. Sending letters of [Judge Richard E.
Parker and Peter V. Daniel]; etc. A. L. S. 1 p.
1832 Tallmadge, N[athaniel] P[itcher], and others. Albany.
F EB . 10 To Martin Van Buren, London. Sending pro
ceedings of Republican members of the New York
Legislature on Van Buren s rejection [Feb.] 3,
[1832]. L. S. 4 p.
1832 Gould, William and others. Albany. To Martin Van
FEB. 11 Buren, London. Sending proceedings of a mass
meeting [Feb. 4] ; his political record. L. S. 7 p.
1832 Gould, William, and others. Albany. To Andrew Jack-
FEB. 11 son, Washington. Sending resolutions of citi
zens of Albany on the Senate s rejection of Van
Buren. L. S. 4 p.
1832 Hfamilton], J[ames] Alexander]. New York. To M[ar-
FEB. 12 tin] Van Buren, [London]. Van Buren for vice-
president ; intentions of Calhoun and his friends ;
Dallas and Wilkins; plans for a reception to Van
Buren on his return. A. L. S. 3 p.
1832 Marcy, Wplliam] L[earned]. Washington. To Martin
FEB. 12 Van Buren, London. The advisability of a
speedy return to the United States; the govern
orship of New York; the vice-presidency; the
senatorship. A. L. S. 5 p.
1832 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
FEB. 12 [London]. Friendly letter; the Senate s action
characterized; Hayne s vote against confirma
tion. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private."
1832 Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom]. Washington. To
FEB. 13 M[artin] V[an] Buren, London. Van Buren s
and Jackson s cause now one; the tariff; the
bank bill; etc. A. L. S. 1 p.
1832 [Van Buren, Martin]. Legation U. S., London. To Ed-
FEB. 14 w[ard] Livingston, Washington. The cholera at
London; European politics; the reform bill;
slaves wrecked on Abaco Island; the Ministry
and the Opposition; the Duke of Sussex. A. Df.
of Van Buren and Aaron Vail. 4 p. ... "No.
17 ... Recorded."
1832 Rives, W[illiam] C[abell]. Paris. To M[artin] Van Bu
ren, London. John Van Buren s visit and depar
ture ; Paris the only part of France worth seeing ;
urging his visit before summer; news from the
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Rives, W[illiam] C[abell] Continued.
United States; the French Treaty before the Sen
ate; wine purchases; etc. A. L. S. 6 p.
1832 Van Buren, M[artin]. London. To [Andrew] Jackson,
FEB. 20-21 [Washington]. The action of the Senate; his
own personal indifference; political history;
Clay and the payment of the national debt; the
proposed abolition of the Navy Board; Living
ston s amended instructions on impressment;
vexation and loss on account of the Legation
establishment; various advice from friends;
immediate return and election to the Senate
impracticable; plan to visit the Continent; his
outfit; etc. A. L. S. 25 p.
1832 Van Buren, M[artin]. London. To John Van Buren,
FEB. 23 [Rome?] Rejection by the Senate and return;
advice of friends ; plan to go to the Continent ; a
meeting-place; the cholera; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1832 Lee, H[enry]. Paris. To M[artin] Van Buren, [London].
FEB. 23 His own feeling on the Senate s rejection of
Van Buren; his own vindication of his father
against Jefferson; reasons for publishing; per
sonal messages; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1832 Van Ness, C[ornelius] P[eter]. Madrid. To Martin Van
FEB. 23 Buren, London. Dr. Randolph to sail for the
United States; claims against Spain reopened;
his own regrets that Van Buren left the Cabinet ;
the President spoor advisers; etc. A. L. S. 6 p.
1832 Van Buren, M[artin]. London. To [Abraham Blood-
FEB. 24 good? and others], New York. Two letters:
[1] Acknowledgment of their address [Jan. 30-31].
A. Df. S. 8 p.
[2] Letter transmitting the above reply. A. Df . 1 p.
1832 Van Buren, M[artin]. London. To John Van Buren,
FEB. 24 [Rome?] Repeating in substance the letter of
Feb. 23; the high spirits of Major [Abraham Van
Buren] and Cambreleng; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1832 V[an] B[uren],M[artin]. [London]. To Lord Palmerston,
FEB. 25 [London]. On claims for slaves wrecked on
Abaco. A. Df. 31 p.
. A. Df. of Aaron Vail. 28 p. "Re
corded."
. Outline. A. Df. 5 p. (Incomplete).
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1832 Hoffman, Michael. Washington. To N[athaniel] S[oley]
FEB. 26 Benton, [Little Falls? N. Y.] Analysis of a news
paper controversy involving himself. A. L. S.
4 p.
1832 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. Legation U. S., London. To
FEB. 28 Edward Livingston, Washington. Receipt of
the despatch announcing the Senate s rejection;
his own return to America; consular agents in
manufacturing towns of Great Britain; British
claims to the Falkland Islands; slaves wrecked
on Abaco Island in the Comet] sending Joseph
Wass s drawings of a new invention. A. Df.
of Aaron Vail. 5 p. ". . . No. 18 . . . Re
corded."
1832 Palmerston, Lord (Henry John Temple). Foreign Of-
FEB. 29 fice, [London]. To M[artin] Van Buren, [Lon
don]. Returning documents; hope for another
interview oil the subject. A. N. S. 2 p.
[1832 [Van Buren, Martin. London?] To the Committee of the
FEB.?] City and County of Philadelphia. Answering
their letter inclosing the proceedings of a meet
ing of the Democratic citizens of the city and
county of Philadelphia [Feb. 6, 1832], to take
action on Van Buren s rejection by the Senate.
A. Df. 10 p.
1832 Van Buren, M[artin]. London. To Andrew Jackson,
MAR. 6 Washington. Two letters:
[1] No new T s from America since Feb. 1 ; the reply to
the New York committee ; advantage gained
by not returning at once; Gallatin s letter of
Sept. 22, 1826, making concessions as to the
West India trade; asking permission to use
it; the senatorship from New York; no
criticism of Edward Livingston intended;
etc. A. L. S. 7 p. " Confidential."
[2] Sending a private note of Lord Palmerston as to an
interview on impressment ; what he proposes
to urge; intention to leave the legation; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p. " Private."
1832 V[an] B[nren], M[artin]. Legation U. S., London. To
Edward Livingston, Washington. Reporting
negotiations as to vexatious suits against Ameri
can shipmasters; the time of taking leave; the
peace of Europe. A. Df. of Aaron Vail. 4 p.
. . . "No. 19 . . Recorded."
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1832 Van Buren, M[artin]. London. To John Van Buren,
MAR. 8 [Naples]. Repeating former directions in regard
to a meeting-place; embarrassment at his ab
sence; New York in flames over his own rejection;
the cholera; personal messages. A. L. S. 4 p.
[1832 Van Buren, M[artin]. London. To [Andrew] Jackson,
MAR. 9?] [Washington]. On the interview with Lord
Palmerston on impressments; the impossibility
of carrying on a long discussion with a doubtful
result in prospect; Lord Grey and Sir James
Graham to be consulted; an outline of a future
conference; a sketch of previous negotiations;
the modification of his instructions; Irving s
address to the English people; Throop of New
York; his own health; etc. A. L. S. 12 p.
u For your own eye exclusively."
[1832 [Van Buren, Martin. London]. Notes preparatory to an
MAR. 10?] informal interview on [Saturday, Mar. 10? 1S32]
with Lord Palmerston looking to an agreement
upon the basis of a treaty between Great Britain
and the United States on impressment and the
right of search. A. Df. 19 p.
[1832 [Van Buren, Martin? London]. Draft of a proposed
c. MAR. 10?] treaty between the United States and Great
Britain on impressment and the right of search:
[1] Text. Copy by Aaron Vail. 7 p.
[2] Notes. A. Df. of Aaron Vail. 3 p.
[1832? [Vail, Aaron. London ?] Notes on naturalization laws of
c. MAR. 10?] the United States, 1802-1824. A. D. 1 p.
1832 V[an] B[uren], Mfartin]. Legation U. S., London. To
MAR. 12 Edw[ard] Livingston, Washington. On the state
of Portugal. A. Df. of Aaron Vail. 11 p.
" . . . No. 20. Confidential . . . Recorded."
1832 Van Buren, M[artin]. London. To Andrew Jackson,
MAR. 13 Washington. The question of his return; his
success in living down his rejection; an interview
with Lord Palmerston on impressments [Mar.
10 ?] ; his hope to lay a foundation for future nego
tiation; replies to addresses; acknowledgments
to friends; the peace of the Continent, its pres
ervation; money matters; etc. A. L. S. 21 p.
"Private."
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1832 [Van Buren, Martin]. London. To [William Gould and
MAR. 14 others], Albany. Reply to their letter of [Feb.
11] and the Albany citizens address of [Feb. 4].
A. Df. 4 p.
1832 [Van Buren, Martin]. London. To the Republican Mem-
MAR. 14 bers of the New York Legislature. Reply to
their address of [Feb. 3, 1832]. A. Df. 10 p.
1832 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. London. To W[illiam] L[earned]
MAR. 14 Marcy, [Washington]. As to being a candidate
for the vice-presidency; reasons for a willingness
to accept; etc. Copy. 3 p.
1832 Van Buren, Mfartin]. London. To Silas Wright, [Wash-
MAR. 14 ington]. Sending letters showing reasons for his
conduct; "in the hands of his friends"; comment
on the Albany address; inclosing a letter to
Marcy [Mar. 14]; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1832 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. Legation U. S., London. To
MAR. 14 Edw[ard] Livingston, Washington. Sending
papers on the order of precedence at Court be
tween cabinet ministers and representatives of
foreign governments. A. Df. of Aaron Vail. 1
p. ". . . No. 21. Recorded."
1832 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. Legation U. S., London. To
MAR. 14 Edw[ard] Livingston, Washington. Consular
agencies in manufacturing towns; the Slave
Convention with France. A. Df. of Van Buren
and Aaron Vail. 3 p. ". . . No. 22. Re
corded."
1832 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. [London]. To Lord Palmerston,
MAR. 19 [London]. Asking an audience to take his leave.
A. Df. of Aaron Vail. 2 p. " Recorded."
1832 Van Ness, C[ornelius] P[eter]. Madrid. To M[artin] Van
MAR. 19 Buren, [London]. The Senate and the rejection;
Jackson s mistaken course with the Senate; Mc-
Lane s treasury report; no action on claims by
Spain; hopes in the new Minister. A. L. S. 4 p.
[1832 [Van Buren, Martin. London.] To [William IV, King of
MAR. 22] England. Speech at the audience of leave.
A. Df. 3 p.
1832 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. [London]. To Lord Palmerston,
27 [London]. Asking to present [Aaron] Vail as
charge on Saturday [Mar. 31]; also for free pas-
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V[an] B[uren], M[artin] Continued.
sage of baggage to the Continent. A. Df. of
Aaron Vail. 1 p.
1832 Van Buren, M[artin]. London. To [Andrew] Jackson,
MAR. 28 [Washington]. Interview with Lord Palmerston
on impressment; visit to Windsor; attentions of
the King; news of Europe; Byron s Works for
Blair. A. L. S. 24 p. "Private."
. Extract reporting the interview. Copy,
lip.
1832 Butler, Benjamin Franklin. Albany. To Ambrose
MAR. 28 Spencer, [Albany]. Inquiry as to the charge
that Van Buren told Spencer of the identity of
"Aristides" [W. P. Van Ness]. Clipping from
the Cincinnati [Gazette ], New series, v. 13, no. 75.
1832 Spencer, Ambrose. Albany. To Benjamin F[ranklin]
MAR. 29 Butler, [Albany]. Denying the charge that Van
Buren told him of the identity of "Aristides."
Clipping from the Cincinnati [Gazette], New
series, v. 13, no. 75.
1832 Moore, Thomas [London], Extract from his diary,
MAR. 30 J recounting a call upon Van Buren with Wash
ington Irving. Copy. 2 p. (From: Russell s
Memoirs, journal, and correspondence of Tliomas
Moore, vi, 252-4).
1832 Rives, Wfilliam] C[abell]. Paris. To [Martin] Van Buren,
MAR. 31 [London]. As to the best route to Paris; send
ing letters; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
[1832 [Van Buren, Martin. London]. Notes, historical and
MAR. ?] legal, on impressment. A. Df. of Van Buren
and Aaron Vail. 21 p. (Incomplete.)
1832 Van Buren, M[artin]. Paris. To John Van Buren,
APR. 8-9 Geneva, Switzerland. Advice as to his journey;
outlining his own; the cholera at Paris. A. L. S.
3 p. (Postmarked: Geneve 12 Avril 1832).
1832 Van Buren, Martin. Paris. To John Van Buren, Geneva,
APR. 10 Switzerland. Directions for joining him. A.L.S.
2 p. Postmarked: (Geneve 13 Avril 1832).
1832 Woodbury, Levi. Washington. To Mfartin] Van Buren,
APR. 10 [Paris]. Approval of the letter to the New York
Committee; congratulations on the rejection;
regret at his determination against an early
return; public questions; the tariff and its diffi
culties; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
182 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
1832 Bibb, George M[inos]. Washington. To Gab[riel] Moore,
APR. 12 [Washington]. As to his own vote on Van Bu-
ren s nomination. Copy. 1 p.
1832 Moore, Gabriel. Washington. To George M[inos] Bibb,
Ant. 12 [Washington]. As to Bibb s vote on Van Bu
ren s nomination. Copy. 2 p.
1832 Moore, Gabriel. Washington. To Francis P[reston]
APR. 12 Blair, [Washington]. Inclosing the Moore-Bibb
correspondence of the same day, with a request
for its publication. Copy. 1 p.
1832 Van Buren, M[artin]. Cologne. To A[ndrew] Jackson,
APR. [20] [Washington]. Cholera at Paris ; soldiers every
where in France; how the allies have increased
the power of Prussia; the Rhine cities and their
garrisons; a fort at Coblentz; the Rhine scenery;
the character of the Germans; the government
of the Duchies; plan of return; the Belgian
question; etc. A. L. S. 16 p.
1832 Democratic-Republican General Committee. Tammany
MAY 5 Hall, New York. Resolution moved by Peter
W. Spicer for greeting Van Buren on his return.
Copy, attested by William S. Coe, Secretary.
2 p. (Appended is a letter of Eldad Holmes to
Van Buren, c. July [6], 1832).
1832 Lucas, Robert, and others. Baltimore. To Martin Van
MAY 22 Buren, New York]. Announcing his nomination
for the vice-presidency by the Republican Con
vention. L. S. 2 p.
1832 Vaughan, Cha[rle]s R[ichard]. [London]. To Martin Van
MAY 26 Buren, [London]. Regret at not meeting him
again; his own plans; the cholera; the reform
bill; the Tagus squadron; personal messages;
etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1832 [Van Buren, Martin]. Liverpool. To Lord Palmerston,
MAY 31 [London]. Friendly letter of acknowledgment
and good wishes; Charles R. Vaughan. A. Df.
4 p.
1832 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
JuNE !! New York. Sending letter of April 1, as one of
prophesy; a coalition, the Bank, and internal im
provement; a call for aid; etc. A. L. S. 1 p.
" Private and confidential." (Indorsed: ". . .
Sent to meet me at New York . . . and asking
me to come on").
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 183
1832 Ritchie, Tho[ma]s. Richmond. To [Martin Van Buren,
JUNE 25 New York?] Gloomy letters from Washington;
the tariff question and South Carolina; urging
him to hasten to Washington; the need of tariff
reduction; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
[1832 [McLane, Louis. Washington]. To [Andrew Jackson,
Bet. JUNE 27 Washington]. Form of a veto for the pending
and JULY 14J joint resolution calling upon the President to
issue a proclamation for a day of fasting, humilia
tion and prayer [to avert the cholera plague].
A. Df. 5 p. (Resolution offered in the Senate
by Henry Clay, June 27, 1832; agreed to, June
28 ; introduced in the House June 30 ; laid on
the table, July 14).
1832 Daniel, P[eter] V[ivian]. Richmond. To E[dwin] Cros-
JULY 2 well, [Albany]. Charge against Van Buren as to
his conduct towards James Madison in the war
of 1812; distribution of the extra Albany Argus
in Virginia; its failure to counteract the effect of
the extra Telegraph; his own relations to Van
Buren. Copy. 2 p. (On p. 1 and 2 of Cros-
well s letter to Van Buren, July 29, 1832).
1832 Holmes, Eldad. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
JULY [6?] [New York ?] Communicating a copy of the
proceedings of the Democratic Republican Gen
eral Committee, May 5 (Spicer s resolution).
L. S. 1 p. (With: Dem. Rep. Gen. Com. Reso
lution, 1832, May 5).
1832 Forsyth, J[oh]n. [Washington]. To M[artin] Van Buren,
JULY 7 New York. Advising him to take the first op
portunity to put himself right on the tariff of
1828; the nature of the accusation; etc. A.L.S.
Ip.
1832 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
JULY? New York. Congratulations on his return; his
own wish for his presence in Washington; tariff
views. A. L. S. 2 p.
[1832 Washington, "Citizens friendly to the Administration."
c. JULY 9?] Address of welcome to Martin Van Buren on his
return from England. 3 p.
[1832 Ritchie, T[homas.] [Richmond]. To [Martin Van Buren,
JULY 10J Washington]. The expected veto of the Bank
bill; the effect of the signature of the internal
improvements bill; Southern feeling on the tariff
bill; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
184 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
1832 Daniel, P[eter] V[ivian]. Richmond. To Martin Van
JULY 12 Buren [Washington]. Prophecy of political tri
umph; his supposed hostility to Southern inter
ests; advice as to making a statement; Virginia
and states rights; supporting Jackson; etc.
A. L. S. 6 p.
1832 Phillips, Samuel, and others. Newburyport, Mass. To
JULY 26 Martin Van Buren, New York. As to a sup
posed meeting of Jackson Republicans of New
buryport ; his rejection by the Senate ; congratu
lations on his return. L. S. 2 p.
1832 Croswell, E[dwin]. Albany. To Martin Van Buren,
JULY 29 Kinderhook. Sending a copy of a letter of
[Peter Vivian] Daniel [July 2, 1832]; suggestion
as to a biography; the death of young Sanford.
A. L. S. 3 p. (Including adjoined copy, 2 p.)
1832 Randolph], J[ohn] of Roanoke. Roanoke, [Va.] To
JULY 29 Martin Van Buren, Albany [forwarded to Kin
derhook]. Friendly greetings; his own serious
illness; suggestion for a visit to some Virginia
Springs; Clay; Calhoun; etc. A. L. S. 1 p.
1832 Tallmadge, N[athaniel] Pfitcher]. Poughkeepsie, [N. Y.]
JULY 31 To Martin Van Buren, Hudson, [N. Y.] Regret
at not knowing of his return ; the vice-presidency ;
his own efforts in defending Van Buren; why he
accepted his present position ; his future assist
ance to be given; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
[1832 V[an] B[uren], J[ohn. Albany?] To [Martin Van Buren,
JULY ?] Kinderhook ?] On the alleged Jackson meeting
in Newburyport ; personal messages; etc. A. L. S.
1 p. (On the back of: Phillips and others to
Van Buren, 1832, July 26.)
[1832 [Van Buren, Martin]. New Lebanon Springs, [N. Y.] To
c. AUG. l] [Samuel Phillips and others, Newburyport, Mass.]
Acknowledgment of their letter of [July 26] on
the alleged Jackson Republican meeting. A. Df .
2 p. (With: Phillips and others to Van Buren,
1832, July 26).
1832 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lebanon Springs, [N. Y.] To the
AUG. 13 Democratic Hickory Club, Philadelphia. Ac
knowledging a notice of election to honorary
membership; etc. A. Df. 4 p.
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 185
1832 Vail, A[aron]. London. To Martin Van Buren, Albany.
AUG. 22 The unpopularity of the Bank charter veto in
London; the modification of the English tariff;
the Northeastern boundary negotiations ; Preble
and Vaughan ; a visit from William C. Rives ; his
cabinet ambitions; his own position and rela
tions with Lord Palmerston; personal news and
messages; etc. A. L. S. 6 p.
[1832] Hoyt, J[esse]. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Wash-
AUG. 22 ington. On [James Watson] Webb s mani
festo " on the veto message, etc., in the Courier
and Enquirer, [Aug. 23]; the cholera; etc., etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1832 Van Buren, M[artin]. New Lebanon Springs, [N. Y.] To
AUG. 26 A[ndrew Jackson] Donelson, [Washington]. On
General Gratiot s report on navigable rivers;
Jackson s opinion and rules for appropriation;
internal improvements ; navigable waters in New
York ; the popularity of the veto ; etc. A. L. S.
10 p.
1832 Van Buren, M[artin]. New Lebanon Springs, [N. Y.] To
AUG. 29 [Andrew] Jackson, Hermitage. Gratiot s re
port; effectiveness of the veto message; the cer
tainty of election success; Governor Throop s
withdrawal ; Smith [Van Buren s] writing for the
press; [Martin] Beaty s election in Kentucky;
etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1832 Grant, J., Jr. Raleigh, N. C. To Martin Van Buren,
AUG. 30 Kinderhook, N. Y. Warning him against a sup
posed friendly address from Shocco Springs; the
danger of losing Virginia; his own acting-editor
ship of the Constitutionalist. A. L. S. 2 p.
1832 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren,
AUG. 30 Albany. Lewis s anxiety about the nullification
movement; his own lack of fear; Berrien s ma
chinations; Calhoun s prostration in Tennessee;
his own plan to leave for Washington; a request
for his opinion on the laws now before him; as
to the ground to be taken in the message against
nullification; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1832 Van Buren, M[artin]. New Lebanon [Springs, N. Y.]. To
AUG. 31 Andrew Jackson, The Hermitage, Nashville. On
the cost of the improvement bill of the last ses-
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Van Buren, M[artin] Continued.
sion; a visit to Elder Leland, and a meeting of
the "old 98 Republicans of Cheshire"; a cal
umny against Jackson s personal appearance;
the "Clayites and the anti-Masons"; personal
notes; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
[1832 [Van Buren, Martin. Oswego ?] To [Stephen Van Rens-
c. Sept.i?] selaer, Albany]. On taking up a bond for
$10,000, held by [Philip Van Rensselaer] against
Vanderpoel, Olcott, and Butler; urging non-par
ticipation in politics; the situation. A. Df. 2 p.
"Confidential."
1832 Parker, Rich[ar]d E[lliott]. Snickers ville, [Va.] To Mar-
SEPT. 5 tin Van Buren, Albany. Congratulations on his
return; Virginia s hopes of Van Buren as the
firm support of Republican doctrine, and as not
inclined to go with the ultras of the North; Van
Buren and the vice-presidency; movements in
South Carolina and Georgia; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1832 Smith, John Spear. Montebello, [Md.] To Martin Van
SEPT. 14 Buren, [Rome, N. Y. ?] On rumors as to the origin
of his opposition to John Quincy Adams and ad
hesion to Jackson. A. L. S. 2 p.
1832 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. Rome, N. Y. To C[hurchill]
SEPT. 15 C[aldom] Cambreleng, New York. Sending a
communication for his reading; his own move
ments; the soundness of the body politic.
A. L. S. 1 p.
1832 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren,
SEPT. 16 Auburn, N. Y. His own call for a report from
Hagner on the interest bill ; politics in the South ;
Edward Livingston to go to Paris; the need of a
good secretary of the Treasury; Silas Wright
suggested, etc.; answering Van Buren s letters
of Aug. 29 and 31. A. L. S. 3 p.
1832 Van Buren, M[artin]. Oswego, [N. Y.] To Andrew Jack-
SEPT. 20 son, Washington. Coddington s claims to an
office; Throop s political conduct and sacrifices
in the past; a suggestion as to his appointment
to Ferguson s place in the New York Custom
house; the claims of Ferguson s son and heredi
tary office; etc. A. L. S. 8 p. "Private."
1832 V[an] Rensselaer, S[tephen]. Albany, N. Y. To [Martin
SEPT. 22 y an Buren, Oswego ?] As to Van Buren s wish
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 187
V[an] Rensselaer, S[tephen] Continued.
to buy a bond of Philip [Van Rensselaer]; his
own plan to divide his estate; the value of Van
Buren s suggestions; his own non-participation
in politics. A. L. S. 2 p.
1832 Central Hickory Club. Washington. Declaration of
SEPT. 29 principles. Broadside. (With: De Kraft to
VanBuren, 1832, Dec. 5).
1832 Central Hickory Club. Washington. Constitution. Broad-
[Bet. SEPT. 29 side. (With: De Kraft to Van Buren, 1832,
and DEC. 5] J) ec 5) >
1832 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Washington. To Martin Van
SEPT. 30 Buren, New York. Bank influence in the Al
bany election; militia organization of followers
advisable; bribery out of the question; attacks
upon the President; Secretary Woodbury; the
need of a partisan press in New York; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1832 Van Buren, Martin. Owasco, Cayuga Co., [N. Y.] To
OCT. 4 Joseph H. Bryan and others, [Shocco Springs,
N. C.] Answering the inquiries, Aug. 25, of the
Shocco Springs meeting as to his opinions on
the protective system, internal improvement,
the United States Bank, and nullification.
Pamphlet. 5 p. (Page-numbers 2-7. Title:
11 Letter from Martin Van Buren in reply to the
letter of a committee appointed at a public meeting
held at Shocco Springs, North Carolina . . .
Washington . . . Francis Preston Blair. 1834.")
1832 [Van Buren, Martin]. Owasco, [N. Y.] To [John Spear
OCT. 6 Smith, Montebello, Md.] On the cause of his own
opposition to John Quincy Adams; denial of the
report as to the offer of the mission to England
by Adams. A. Df. 4 p.
1832 Gooch, C[laiborne] W. Airfield, [Va.] To Qhurchill]
OCT. 9 C[aldom] Cambreleng, New York. Prospects of
success in New York; the mischievous course of
Barbour s friends in Virginia; the tariff and nul
lification feeling; agriculture and commerce; Bar-
bour not to withdraw; articles in the [Richmond]
Enquirer; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. (Mutilated.)
1832 Nicolson, John B. Frigate United States, Bay of Naples.
OCT. 15 To Martin Van Buren, Albany. His confidence
of Van Buren s election; settlement of claims
188 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
Nicolson, John B. Continued.
reached; a commercial treaty likely to result;
the character of the American Navy in Europe;
the false economy of Congress; wages in the
Navy; etc. A. L. S. 5 p.
1832 Butler, Benjamin F[ranklin. Albany]. ". . . Speech
OCT. 18 ... [in support of Jackson and Van Buren s
candidacy] at the great meeting at the Capitol,
of which Simeon De Witt was chairman, Get 18,
1832." 14 p. (In: Albany Argus Extra, p.
1-14).
1832 Hagner, Peter. Treasury Department, Washington. To
OCT. 20 [Andrew Jackson, Washington]. Report on the
interest bill "of last session"; answering Jack
son s inquiry of [Sept.] 17. Copy. 4 p.
1832 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
OCT. 23 Albany. His arrival at the capital; Van Buren
to receive the vote of every state voting for
Jackson, except South Carolina; the insane con
dition of the Nullifiers there; politics in the
Southern states; approval of Van Buren s reply
to the North Carolina Committee; etc. A. L. S.
3 p.
1832 Gratiot, C[harles]. Engineer Dept., Washington. To
OCT. 27 [Andrew Jackson, Washington]. Report on the
bill e for the improvements of certain harbours and
the navigation of certain rivers." Copy. 4 p.
1832 Hunter, John. New Rochelle, [N. Y.] To Martin Van
O CT - Buren, Albany. The Ward party; poh tical
news from other counties; Hamilton s advice like
that of the Opposition; his own candidacy.
A. L. S. 3 p. "Confidential. To be delivered
immediately."
[1832] Butler, B[enjamin] F[ranklin]. New York. To Theodore
Dwight, [New York]. Answering queries put in
the [New York Daily Advertiser, Oct. 31] in re
gard to President Jackson s Indian policy. 5 p.
(In: Albany Argus extra, p. 15-19; following:
Butler, Speech . . . 1832, Oct. 18).
1832 Mclane, L[ouis]. Washington. To M[artin] Van Buren,
Nov - * [Albany ?] Appointing a meeting, as desired by
the President. Transcript. 1 p. "Confiden
tial."
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAX BUREX
189
1832 Kendall, Amos. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
Nov. 2 New York. His hope to be able to congratulate
Van Buren on victory; the future of the party;
a majority wanted in the Senate; nullification a
rallying issue; the course of the Globe; the impor
tance of the Union; Van Buren the future leader
of the party; etc. A. L. S. 5 p.
1832 Daniel, P[eter] V[ivian]. Richmond, Va. To Martin
Nov. 2 Van Buren, Albany. His wish to get reliable
news of the New York election; the influence of
money; the bad political situation of Virginia;
etc, "A. L. S. 3 p.
1832 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
Nov. 3 [New York?]. Sending reports of Gratiot and
Hagner, and asking Van Buren s views; how the
Southern states will vote; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
"Private and confidential."
1832 Mclane, Louis. Treasury Department, [Washington],
Nov. 6 To David Turner, Beaufort, S. C. Instructions
in view of the nullification movement in South
Carolina. D. S. 13 p. (With: Turner to Van
Buren, 1840, June 3.)
1832 Democratic Committee of Philadelphia. Correspondence.
Nov. 8-12 "Memorandum of proceedings . . ." Copy by
Henry Dilwood Gilpin. 4 p. (Including min
utes of a meeting, Nov. 8, a letter of Henry
Toland, etc., to the Central Committee, Nov. 8,
reply of the Central Committee, Nov. 11, note,
Nov. 12).
1832 Toland, Henry, and others. Philadelphia. To the Demo-
Nov. 8 cratic Central Committee, [Harrisburg]. Asking
the Committee to take the initiatory steps to
ward reorganizing the Harrisburg Convention in
reference to the electoral vote for vice-president.
Copy. 3 p. (In: Democratic Committee of
Correspondence, 1832, Nov. 8-12).
1832 Kendall, Amos. Washington. To M[artin] Van Buren,
Nov. 10 [New York ?] Good election news; confidence in
results from Kentucky; the Nationals as a party;
the nullification movement and its dangers; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p.
1832 Democratic Central Committee. Harrisburg, [Pa.] (C.
Nov. 11 Blythe, Chairman). To H[enry] Toland and
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Democratic Central Committee Continued.
others, [Philadelphia]. Answering their letter of
Nov. 8. Copy. 2 p. (In: Democratic Com
mittee of Correspondence, 1832, Nov. 8-12).
1832 Lynch, David, and E. J. Roberts. Pittsburg, [Pa.] To
Nov. 12 Henry Horn, Philadelphia. Circular on electors
vote for the vice-presidency. Broadside.
1832 Hoffman, Michael. Herkimer, [N. Y.] To Martin Van
Nov. 12 Buren, Albany. Reasons for wishing a settle
ment of matters in controversy between New
Jersey and New York; Wilkins s course in con
ference; the beneficial effect of anti-Masonry on
Democratic organization; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1832 [Van Buren, Martin]. New York. To Andrew Jackson,
Nov. 14 Washington. On the advisability of removing
Barnard [Isaac Coxe Barnet ?] and the appoint
ment of - - Clinton in his stead. A. Df.
4 p.
1832 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
Nov. 18 [New York]. The Opposition scotched, but not
dead; proceedings of the Nullifiers; the naval
officer in New York and Hector Craig s claims;
how party differences may be avoided; provision
for Throop ; the Southern vote safe ; etc ; A. L. S.
4 p. "Confidential."
1832 Steenrod, Dan[ie]l. Wheeling, Va. To Martin Van Bu-
Nov. 18 ren, Albany, "or wherever Mr. V. B. may be."
Congratulations; efforts to defeat him in Virginia
by Barbour s followers; the Western view of Van
Buren as Jackson s successor; etc. A. L. S.
2 p.
1832 Throop, E[nos] T[hompson]. Owasco, [N. YJ To Martin
^ ov - 18 Van Buren, [New York]. Porter s proposal to
transfer his office to Throop; his own feelings;
a suggestion of John A. Dix; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
[1832 [Van Buren, Martin. New York]. Notes on internal im-
c. Nov. 18] provements. A. Df. 13 p. (Embodied, in part,
in President Jackson s message, [Dec. 6, 1832],
vetoing a bill for river and harbor improvement ;
also, in part, in Jackson s fourth annual message,
Dec. 4, 1832).
. A. Df. 18 p. (Indorsed by Martin
Van Buren, Jr.: "S. L. Edmonds, Stratford,
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 191
[Van Buren, Martin] Continued.
(Conn.) ; Improvement of Certain Harbours &
rivers &c."; by Martin Van Buren: "For the
message of Gen J.")
[1832 [Van Buren, Martin? Albany?]. The interest bill" ; be-
c. Nov. 18?] ing notes for President Jackson s message [Dec.
6, 1832] vetoing the [Act providing for the final
settlement of the claims of states for interest on
advances to the United States made during the
last war]. Df. 3 p.
1832 Van Buren, M[artin]. New York. To [Andrew] Jack-
No v. 18 son, [Washington]. Sending suggestions on
the internal improvements and interest bills;
cabinet arrangements; the Albany postmaster-
ship; etc. A. L. S. 12 p.
1832 Anonymous. To [Francis Preston] Blair, [Washington].
Nov. 20 On the internal improvement bills of the last
session of Congress. Printed; in the [North
Carolina] Free Press. 3 columns. (Headed:
"Communications. For the Free Press. To
the Editor of the Globe.")
1832 Forsyth, John. Augusta, Ga. To Martin Van Buren,
Nov. 23 Albany. Congratulations on the New York
election; political events in Georgia; the nullifica
tion issue; officers; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1832 Buehler, H. Harrisburg, Pa. To Martin Van Buren,
Nov. 26 Kinderhook, N. Y. His efforts in support of
the Democratic ticket; James Buchanan for the
next vice-president; etc.
1832 [Van Buren, Martin]. Albany. To the Republicans of
Xov 28 Monroe Co., N. Y. Reply to a resolution of the
County Convention. A. Df. 4 p.
1832 Bennett, Ja[me]s Gordon. New York. To Martin Van
Xov. 30 Buren, Albany. Suspension of the [New York]
Globe; a request for his indorsement for the con
sulship at Bremen. A. L. S. 1 p.
1832 Throop, E[nos] Thompson]. Auburn, [N. Y.] To [Mar-
Nov. 30 tin] Van Buren, [Albany]. His own mortifica
tion over the interpretation put on Porter s
letter; advances of James W. Webb and his
standing in the party; Van Buren s strength; a
mail contract; etc. A. L. S. 8 p.
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1832 Hoyt, J[esse]. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, [Al-
DEC. i bany]. Answering inquiries as to the character
of an associate. A. L. S. 8 p.
1832 Albany Argus. "Great democratic festival at Tammany
DEC. 4 Hall;" an account of a dinner in honor of Van
Buren, reprinted from the New York Standard.
Clipping. 3 columns. (With* Van Buren to
Jackson, 1832, Dec. 5).
1832 Van Schaick, M[ynclert]. New York. To Martin Van
DEC. 4 Buren, Albany. An explanation of his own
political attitude. A. L. S. 2 p.
1832 Van Buren, M[artin]. Albany. To Andrew Jackson,
DEC. 5 Washington. Sending a corrected account of
the Tammany meeting; how the vote is going,
etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1832 Cameron, Simon. Middletown, Pa. To Martin Van Bu-
DEC. 5 ren, Washington. On Samuel McKean s attack;
the insincerity of the support of Jackson by
M^Kean, Ingham, and the Calhoun "junto" in
Pennsylvania; forecast as to party re-organiza
tion in Pennsylvania; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1832 De Krafft, E[dward]. Washington. To Martin Van
DEC. 5 Buren, Albany. Notification of election to hon
orary membership in the Central Hickory Club
of Washington; sending the Declaration of Prin
ciples and Constitution. L. S. 1 p.
1832 Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom]. Washington. To
DEC. 5 M[artin] Van Buren, Albany. Suggestions for
answer to an inclosed letter in regard to an ap
pointment; the military funeral of the South
Carolina nullification leaders; etc. A. L. S. 1 p.
1832 Hoffman, Michael. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
DEC. 7 Albany. His own reputation; the situation in
South Carolina; plottings on the tariff; a good
senator wanted; iniquities of the tariff; a just
rule of taxation; the character of Gov. Hamilton;
civil war and the militia ; what nullification really
means; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. " Confidential."
1832 Hoffman, Michael. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
DEC - 9 Albany. The House committees; membership
of the Ways and Means Committee; other ap
pointments; his own poor opinion of the House
as a body; the South Carolina affair; the delicate
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Hoffman, Michael Continued.
position of Winlield Scott; Root s opinion of
nullification as revolution; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
"Confidential."
1832 Evans, Benj[ami]n. Harrisburg, [Pa.] To Martin Van
DEC. 10 Buren, New York [forwarded to Albany]. The
conduct of the twelve electors in voting for Wil-
kins; the senatorship; his own desire for the
Leghorn consulate; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1832 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
DEC. 10 [Albany]. Marcy s departure without leaving a
recommendation of Throop; Poindexter and the
Senate; sending the proclamation [on South
Carolina affairs]; etc. A. L. S. 1 p.
[1832 C[ambreleng], C[hurchill] C[aldom. Washington]. To
Bet. DEC. 10 [Martin Van Buren, Albany ?] The Secretary s
and 18 J war with the [United States] Bank; the Procla
mation, [1832, Dec. 10]; its appeal to the people s
good sense, despite its defect; the permanence
of the Union; etc. A. L. S. 1 p.
1832 Overton, John. Nashville. To Martin Van Buren, [Al-
DEC. 12 bany]. The need of unanimity to develop useful
effects of Republicanism in New York; Van Bu
ren as Jackson s successor; the importance of
New York to the Union; the influence of the
South; his own anxiety for the Union; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p. "Private."
1832 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
DEC. 15 [Albany]. The Proclamation; the Nullifiers;
waiting for the action of the South Carolina
Assembly; a special message outlined; the Union
to be preserved; acknowledgment of an in-
closure [on Jackson s life]; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1832 Benton, Thomas H[art]. Washington. To [Martin] Van
DEC. 16 Buren, Albany. The party majority in Mis
souri; difficulties in Southern affairs; reduction
of the tariff; the question of a called session; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1832 Hoffman, Michael. House of Representatives, Washing-
DEC. 18 ton. To A[zariah] C[utting] Flagg, [Albany].
South Carolinian events; the Nullifiers informa-
40803 10 13
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Hoffman, Michael Continued.
tion of what Happens in other states; what
will be their policy; the public lands; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1832 [Van Buren, Martin]. Albany. To [John] Forsyth,
DEC. 18 [Washington]. Sending a petition, etc., [for the
pardon of Samuel Worcester and Elizur Butler],
missionaries in the Cherokee country, to be for
warded to Gov. Lumpkin. A. Df. 2 p.
1832 Cambreleng, C[hurchill] Cfaldom]. Washington, To M[ar-
DEC. 18 tin] Van Buren, Albany. The weakness and the
happy effect of the Proclamation; the political
speculations of the Montesquieu of the Cabinet
[Edward Livingston]; tariff schemes; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p.
1832 Hoffman, Michael. House of Representatives, Washing-
DEC. 19 ton. To Afzariah] C[utting] Flagg, [Albany].
War with South Carolina and Buenos Ayres; the
tariff; the song of peace a delusion; Webster and
Clay; the signature of Governor Throop s recom
mendation by part of the New York delegation;
etc.
1832 Van Buren, M[artin]. Albany. To [Andrew Jackson,
DEC. 22 Washington]. Inclosing a letter to Forsyth and
one from Smith Van Buren; the course of New
York outlined in the Argus [of Dec. 22] ; states
rights in the proclamation; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1832 Van Buren, M[artin]. Albany. To E[dward] De Krafft,
DEC. 23 [Washington]. Acknowledging the notice [Dec.
5] of election to honorary membership in the
Central Hickory Club of Washington. A. L. S.
2 p.
1832 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
DEC. 23 Albany. As to the appointment of a minister
to Mexico ; Nullifiers in the. Virginia Assembly ;
danger to the Union; etc.; answering Van Bu-
ren s letter of [Dec.] 19. A. L. S. 4 p.
. Transcript. 4 p.
. Transcript. 4 p.
1832 Smith, S[amuel]. Washington. To M[artin] Van Buren,
DEC - 23 [Albany]. The President s tender of an office;
his own wish to leave public life to his own satis
faction; his public service. A. L. S. 3 p.
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195
1832 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
DEC. 25 Albany. Sending Overton s letter; Poinsett s
belief that force must be exerted against the
Nullifiers; measures to be adopted if treason ap
pears; the absurdity of the Virginia doctrine de
monstrated; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1832 Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom]. Washington. To
DEC. 26 M[artin] Van Buren, [Albany]. Communicating
a message from Col. W. S. Archer; Virginia s
inability to accept the President s proclamation
on nullification; the course of the Albany Argus;
Broadnax s politics; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1832 Van Buren, M[artin], Albany. To Andrew Jackson,
DEC. 27 Washington. No faltering; his own doubt of
what constitutes treason; advice as to resting
upon the execution of the laws; his own "cau
tion"; doctrinal points of the Proclamation;
South Carolina not to secede, but to ask the
intercession of Virginia; etc. A. L. S. 8 p.
1832 Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom]. Washington. To
DEC. 29 M[artin] Van Buren, Albany. Gen. Speight s
wish for Van Buren s arrival on Jan. 26, the an
niversary of the rejection; Clay, Calhoun, and the
tariff; a characterization of the bill; etc. A. L. S.
4 p.
1832 Forsyth, John. Washington. To M[artin] Van Buren,
DEC. 30 [Albany], Dr. Holt s curious conduct; Smith s
inability to succeed ; his own relations in matters
of office; debts; choice between ambition and
prudence; disinclination to leave the Senate.
A. L. S. 4 p.
[1832?] Scholten, P. van. To [Martin Van Buren, Washington].
On reciprocity between the [Danish] West Indies
and the United States; reduction of the sugar
duty; cholera; etc. L. S. 3 p. (Fragment).
[1832?] [Van Buren, Martin]. Defence of the Administration s
action resulting in Van Buren s rejection as
minister to England. A. Df. 118 p.
[1832?] Van Buren, Martin. On the dissolution of the last Cabi
net. A. Df. 4 p. (Incomplete).
1833 Irving, Washington. Washington. To Martin Van Bu-
JAN. 2 ren, Albany. On the rumor that [James Kirke]
Paulding is to be displaced as navy agent in
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Irving, Washington Continued.
favor of Vanderpoel; Paulding s character and
services; a pursership for Theodore Irving; con
gratulations; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1833 Eaton, J[ohn] H[enry]. Washington. To Martin V[an]
JAN. 2 Buren, New York. Gouverneur s post-office to
be taken from him; Smith s desire for the place;
nullification and the tariff; diffidence and mod
esty out of date. A. L. S. 3 p.
1833 Kane, E[lias] K[ent]. Senate Chamber, Washington. To
JAN. 2 Martin Van Buren, [Albany]. His own con
fidence in Smith not so great as Eaton s; oppo
sition to Van Buren; answering Van Buren s
letter of [Dec.] 28, [1832]. A. L. S. 3 p.
1833 Hall, Tho[ma]s H. House of Representatives, [Washing-
JAN. 2 ton]. To Martin Van Buren, Albany. Ap
proval of the President s course; etc. A. L. S.
2 p.
1833 Hoffman, Michael. Washington. To A[zariah] C[utting]
JAN. 4 Flagg, [Albany]. Plots against Van Buren; at
tempt to destroy him in the South; nullification
and the tariff; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1833 Hfamilton], J[ames] Alexander]. New York. To Martin
JAN. 6 Van Buren, Albany. His own pleasure in the
Governor s message; approval of the President s
proclamation and his ideas on the origin and
nature of the government; the idea of states
rights examined; Mrs. Dunn and Miss Gardenier
in real want; their brother s need of an office;
etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1833 Van Buren, M[artin]. Albany. To A[ndrew] Jackson,
JAN. 9 Washington. Introducing Silas Wright [United
States senator]-elect ; recommending him strongly
to Jackson s confidence; his own intention to be
in Washington early in March; the bad position
of the Nullifiers; the appointment of De Witt;
etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1833 King, William R[ufus]. Washington. To Martin Van
JAN. 9 Buren, Albany. Marcy should Lave said some
thing on the tariff; danger of the defeat of the
pending bill; Calhoun "a dead cock in the pit"-
etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
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1833 Haywood, William Hfenry], Jr. Newbern, N.C. ToMar-
JAN. 10 tin Van Buren, Albany. Nullification and the
Democratic party; representation and the North
Carolina Constitution; asking his advice on
amending; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1833 Dickerson, M[ahlon]. Washington. To M[artin] Van
JAN. 11 Buren, Albany. The tariff before the House;
political considerations ; the question of revenue ;
McLane s mischievous agency; victory gained
by Jackson s popularity; etc. A. L. S. 5 p.
1833 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
JAN. 13 [Albany]. His own favorable impression of Silas
Wright; no reason for alarm at what he hears of
the Nullifiers; his own intention to protect with
firmness the citizen and the officer in performance
of his duty; the need of Congress s giving ade
quate powders to officers; the Government not to
be weakened at home or abroad. A. L. S. 4 p.
"Private."
1833 Wright, Silas, Jr. Albany [i. e., Washington]. To Martin
JAN. 13 Van Buren, Albany. The President s anxious
wish for action on nullification by the New York
Legislature; South Carolina to resort to force;
Scott s belief that bloodshed will result; little
prospect of the tariff bill s passing the House
without serious modification; his own wish to
know if Verplanck s bill should pass; the need
of advice in this crisis; gossip concerning Clay
and Calhoun; the President s firmness; etc.
A. L. S. 6 p.
1833 H[amilton], J[ames] Alexander]. New York. To Martin
JAN. 15 Van Buren, Albany. An error in reading his
writing; Sullivan s application for an office; etc.
A. L. S. 2 p.
1833 Benton, Thomas H[art]. Washington. To [Martin Van
JAN. 16 Buren, Albany], His own gratification that Van
Buren is "engaged on a work " ; personal matters ;
etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1833 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
JAN. 25 [Albany]. Inquiry as to the reasons for the
New York Legislature s silence at this juncture;
evidence that Virginia sentiment is against nul
lification ; Andrew Stevenson s answer to Thomas
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Jackson, Andrew Continued.
Ritchie; Floyd s message; efforts to injure Van
Buren; his own intention to act firmly against
South Carolina; Wild s action on the tariff bill;
etc. A. L. S. 3 p. " Confidential."
1833 Van Buren, Mfartin]. Albany. To C[hurchill] C[aldom]
JAN. 25 Cambreleng, [Washington]. Efforts to have Al
bany made a port of entry; a friendly message
for William S. Archer; the Committee on Federal
Relations to report soon; personal messages ; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p.
1833 Wright, Silas, Jr. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
JAN. 29 [Albany]. His own course on the tariff; the Al
bany meeting and Marcy s bad judgment ; sup
port of the Administration ; etc. ; answering Van
Buren s letter of [Jan.] 22. A.L.S. 4 p. "Con
fidential."
1833 [Van Buren, Martin. Albany]. To [Silas] Wright, [Wash-
FEB. 4 ington]. The State Legislature s action on the
tariff; politics and the feelings of the South; his
own interests; a revenue tariff; the presidential
question; etc. A. Df. 10 p.
1833 McLean, John. Washington. To Samuel D[elucenna]
FEB. 4 Ingham, New Hope, Pennsylvania. Will be
gratified by receiving the support of Pennsylva
nia; Van Buren and Clay in Ohio; his own in
ability to explain the movement for Cass; the
anti-Masons; the Convention and nominations;
the activity of office-holders; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1833 Vail, Afaron]. London. To [Martin Van Buren, Al-
FEB.S bany]. Van Buren s revenge on his enemies;
general approval of the President s proclamation
on South Carolina; admiration of Jackson;
Vaughan to return to Washington ; his own posi
tion and wishes; Cubitt as a servant; etc.
A. L. S. 7 p.
1833 Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom]. Washington. To M[ar-
FEB - 5 tin] Van Buren, Albany. His own strong ap
proval of "the Report [of Louis McLane, Secre
tary of the Treasury Dec. 5, 1832?]"; the tariff
bills of the last and the present session unfavor
able to New York; uncertainty of the fate of the
present bill; South Carolina s actions embar-
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 199
Cambreleng, Qhurchill] C[aldom] Continued.
passed by the President s message; the support
of the Administration by its enemies ; Clay s land
bill; etc. A. L. S. 7 p.
1833 Van Buren, M[artin]. Albany. To Andrew Jackson,
FEB. 6 Washington. Sending Forsyth s letter; sug
gesting Meigs of New York as a commissioner
under the Treaty with Naples; etc. A. L. S.
2 p. " Private."
[1833] Marcy, W[illiam] L[earned]. Albany. To Martin Van
FEB. 13 Van Buren, New York. Thanks for friendly sug
gestions; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
[1833?] Benton, Thomas H[art]. Senate Chamber, [Washington].
FEB. 16 To Martin Van Buren, [New York]. Urging Van
Buren s prompt return; the political situation;
the defeat of Administration measures; the
pending South Carolina bill; the senatorial elec
tion in Virginia and Tyler s chances; etc.
A. L. S. 2 p.
1833 Van Buren, M[artin]. New York. To Silas Wright, [Jr.],
FEB. 20 Washington. His own intention to be in Wash
ington soon; Blair s disappointment ; etc.
A. L. S. 2 p.
1833 Van Buren, M[artin]. New York. To Andrew Jackson,
FEB. 20 Washington. Inclosing the governor s [mes
sage?]; the tariff bill as a cure; the declaration
of Governor Hayne; popular opposition to an
array of force; Blair and his disappointment;
etc. A. L. S. 8 p.
[1833 [Morning Courier and New Y]ork En[quirer. New York].
FEB. 21-25] Editorials: [1. Feb. 25]: The Executive s treat
ment of Tobias Wat-kins; [2] Feb. 21 : The editor s
reasons for not publishing an article by "Pub-
licus;" his attitude toward President Jackson.
Clippings.
[1833 [Stevenson, Andrew. Washington]. Notes on the Presi-
FEB. 26] dent s power to use military force. Df. and clip
pings from the [Statutes at Large]. 4 p. (In
dorsed by Francis Preston Blair: "Globe, 26
Feby 1833").
1833 Macon, Nath[anie]l. Buck Spring, [N. CJ To Martin
MAR. 2 Van Buren, Washington. New York s utter
ances on the act of South Carolina; his own be-
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Macon, Nath[anie]l Continued.
lief that a state can leave the Union at pleasure;
causes of the ruin of the South; etc. A. L. S.
IP-
1833 Holmes, Gab[rie]l, and P. W. Fanning. Resolutions
MAR. 12 adopted at a town meeting, indorsing the Fed
eral Administration. D. S. 4 p.
[1833 Parker, Kich[ar]d EQliott]. Snickersville, [VaJ To Mar-
MAR. 21] tin Van Buren, [Washington]. Perrin Washing
ton and a clerkship; Jackson s [South Carolina]
proclamation; the new tariff; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1833 Bennett, J[ames] G[ordon]. Philadelphia. To Martin
MAR. 22 Van Buren, [Washington]. The necessity of
winning the support of the Sutherland people;
hostility among leaders of faction in the party;
his own friends not politicians; a plan of cam
paign; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. "Private."
1833 Slidell, John. New Orleans. To Martin Van Buren,
MAR. 27 [Washington]. His own dismissal from office;
the political consequences unless corrected; Gor
don s influence; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
[1833 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. To William H[enry]
MAR. ?] Haywood, Jr., [Newbern, N. C.] As to amending
the State Constitution; answering Haywood s
letter of Jan. 10. A. Df. 4 p.
1833 Van Buren, Mfartin]. Washington. To C[hurchill] Cfal-
APR. 2 dom] Cambreleng, [New York]. The removal of
Craven and the appointment of Spicer postponed;
his own concurrence in the decision of the Presi
dent. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private." (Appended
is a note by Cambreleng dated June 6, 1833).
1833 Elmendorf, L[ucas]. Albany. To Mfartin] Vfan] Buren,
APR. 8 [Washington]. President Jackson and the public
land law. A. L. S. 3 p.
1833 Anonymous. Charleston. To Martin Van Buren, Wash-
APR. 14 ington [forwarded to New York]. Van Buren
certain to be the next president; nothing to be
expected from the South; [T. S. Colburn] recom
mended for postmaster at Charleston. 2 p.
1833 Cass, Lewfis]. Washington. To Mfartin] Van Buren,
Ap *- 15 [Philadelphia ?] Friendly letter. A. L. S. 1 p.
1833 Stebbins, C. Albany, [N. YJ To Martin Van Buren,
APR - 17 Washington [forwarded to Philadelphia]. Much
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Stebbins, C. Continued.
sensibility in New York on the removal of the
deposits and selection of deposit banks; the
privilege of the Manhattan bank; other institu
tions under State control ; a combination of banks
better. A. L. S. 5 p.
1833 Van Buren, Martin. Philadelphia. To [John] Slidell,
APR. 20 [New Orleans]. His removal explained by the
President; no unfriendly feelings towards Slidell.
A. Df. 3 p.
1833 Van Buren, M[artin]. Philadelphia. To Andrew Jackson,
APR. 21 [Washington]. Sending a letter from [C. Steb
bins], one of the New York bank commissioners;
other letters ; complaints of Forsyth ; etc. A. L. S.
4 p.
1833 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To M[artin] Van Buren,
APR. 25 [Philadelphia]. The death of Judge Overton;
Elmendorf s suggestions to be rejected; Forsyth;
Clay s tariff and the duties on French brandies;
diplomatic appointments; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1833 Whitney, R. M. Washington. To [Andrew Jackson,
APR. 30 Washington]. On the transfer of the public de
posits from the Bank of the United States and
its branches to state banks. A. D. S. 23 p.
[1833 Haywood, William H[enry, Jr. [Raleigh], N. C. To Mar-
APR. ?] tin Van Buren, [Washington, forwarded to New
York]. His own retirement from service in the
State Legislature; the proposed change in the
State Constitution on representation; his own
request for advice [Jan. 10]; party suspicions
aroused by Van Buren s replying; his own wish
to use letters in his defence; etc. A. L. S. 5 p.
1833 Van Buren, Martin. New York. To William Hfenry]
MAY 1 Haywood, Jr., [Raleigh, N. C.] Giving his con
sent to the proposed use of his letters; his own
lack of success in silencing slanders against him
self; etc. A. Df. 2 p.
1833 Van Buren, Mfartin]. New York. To Andrew Jackson,
MAY 2 Washington. As to a carriage for the President;
a review for the " Globe"; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1833 Van Buren, Mfartin]. New York. To [Andrew Jackson,
MAY 7 Washington]. Introducing Mr. Van Schaick, [of
New York]. A. L. S. 1 p.
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1833 Van Buren, M[artin]. New York. To Andrew Jackson,
MAY 9 Washington. Excitement caused by the insult
to the President by Randolph; the insincerity of
King and Sutherland in support of the Admin
istration. A. L. S. 4 p.
1833 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
MAY 12 [New York]. The insult by Lieut. Randolph;
his own regret at not being prepared for the
attack; Sutherland s course; his own health; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p.
1833 Allen, Sam[uel] Cflesson]. Northfield, Mass. To Martin
MAY 13 Van Buren, New York [forwarded to Albany].
His pleasure at learning that the President
and Van Buren will visit New England; political
division and strong sentiment of equality; the
President s course towards banks approved; his
own relations with Van Buren while in Congress ;
etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1833 Van Buren, M[artin]. New York. To Andrew Jackson,
MAY 16 [Washington]. His regret to hear of Jackson s
bad health; the proposed visit to New York and
preparation for reception; Sutherland s attitude;
"the last article in the Globe" , etc. A. L. S.
5 p.
1833 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
MAY. 19 [New York]. His health and proposed visit to
New York; Randolph s insult not defended; the
strange opinion of the Virginia judiciary; a guard
for the President; personal messages; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p.
1833 Randolph, John, [of Roanoke]. Estate. Certificates by
MAY 24 Isaac Parish, Francis West, Jr., and Edmund
Badger, Philadelphia, relative to the will of John
Randolph, with special reference to the manu
mission of the slave John. Copy. 5 p.
1833 Van Buren, M[artin]. New York. To Andrew Jackson,
MAY 25 Washington. Advice as to his visit to New
York; etc. A. L. S. 1 p.
1833 Tillinghast, William I., and others. Providence, R. I.
MAY 31 To Martin Van Buren, [New York ?] Proceed
ings of a meeting on suffrage in Rhode Island,
[Providence], Apr. 19, [1833]. D. S. 3 p.
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1833 Van Buren, A[braham]. Washington. To Martin Van
J UNE 3 Buren, [New York]. The death of John Ran
dolph ; his last opinions on Van Buren and Jack
son; the President to be able to make his tour;
house decoration; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1833 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
J UNE Q [New York]. His departure to-day for Philadel
phia; plans of his journey; ill-health and need of
rest; the Bank and the change of deposits; etc.
A. L. S. 2 p. "Private."
1833 Croswell, Edwin. Albany. To M[artin] Van Buren,
J UNE 7 [New York]. As to Crabb s letter; no confi
dence in James G. Bennett, Webb, or Sutherland.
A. L. S. 2 p.
1833 Kendall, Amos. Baltimore. To M[artin] Van Buren,
J UNE 9 New York. The President s determination to
remove the public deposits from the United
States Bank; questions as to the manner of re
moval; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. "Confidential."
1833 Van Buren, M[artin]. New York. To John Van Buren,
JuNE 10 [Albany]. Direction not to draw on him for
money. A. L. S. 1 p.
1833 Van Buren, A[braham]. Washington. To M[artin] Van
J UNE 12 Buren, [New York]. General Jessup and his
friends wish to know of Van Buren s treatment
of De Witt Clinton; Jessup s view of the matter;
etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1833 Evans, Benjamin. Harrisburg, [Pa.] To Martin Van Bu-
J UNE 26 ren, [New York]. His own persecution by Sam
uel McKean; removal from office; the journal
istic activity of Samuel D. Ingham; etc. A. L. S.
4 p.
1833 McClary, Silas C. Radnor, [Ohio]. To Martin Van Bu-
JUNE 28 ren, Washington. Political parties almost ex
tinct in his section; inquiry if Van Buren is to be
a presidential candidate in 1836; etc. A. L. S.
Ip.
1833 Foster, William. Boston. To Martin Van Buren, Al-
J UNB 30 bany [forwarded to Washington]. His Repub
lican principles; the free trade party; the true
policy of New York; John Quincy Adams; etc.
A. K S. 5 p.
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1833 T[uthill], L[ouisa] C. New Haven, [Conn.] To Martin
JULY 2 Van Buren, Albany. Offering to marry Jackson.
2 p. "Private." (A forgery. See Tuthill to
Van Buren, August 8).
1833 Barry, W[illiam] T[aylor]. Cincinnati. To Martin Van
JULY 7 Buren, Albany. Pestilence in Kentucky; public
interest in the President; the reception given to
Daniel Webster by Jackson s friends ; the general
opinion that Jackson has preserved the Union;
attitude towards Van Buren; etc. A. L. S. 6 p.
1833 Rives, W[illiam] C[abell]. Castle Hill, [VaJ To M[artin]
JULY 11 Van Buren, [New York]. Introducing Mr. Niles
and recommending him for the consulate at Paris ;
politics in the Old Dominion; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1833 Poinsett, J[oel] R[oberts]. Charleston, [S. C.] To Martin
JULY 12 Van Buren, New York [forwarded to Washington,
thence to Albany]. Quarrels in the dominant
party; a navy yard in the harbor would help to
heal differences; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1833 Emery, Isaac. Boston. To Martin Van Buren, Kinder-
JULY 13 hook, N. Y. Van Buren s letter to Indiana;
political results in Maine ; the Democracy of the
Bay State sound to the core; appointments in
the Boston Custom-house; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1833 Cameron, Simon. Middletown, [Pa.] To John A[dams]
JULY 17 Dix, Albany. Pennsylvania politics not under
stood outside of the State; outline of the political
history of the State; Governor Wolf; the press
on a convention; what is said of Van Buren;
etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1833 Van Buren, M[artin]. Albany. To Andrew Jackson,
JULY 22 Washington. The loss of General John Coffee;
advice to remain at the Rip Raps till the recovery
of his health; letters inclosed; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1833 Van Buren, M[artin]. Albany. To C[hurchill] C[aldom]
JULY 2 Cambreleng, Saratoga Springs. New York city
very disagreeable ; his own plan to visit Saratoga
Springs; quarters he would wish; etc. A. L. S.
3 p.
1833 Hatch, W[illia]m S. Cincinnati. To Martin Van Buren,
JuLY 2 [Albany]. The reorganization of the Cincinnati
Republican , the new order favorable to Van
Buren; an early nomination proposed; the in-
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Hatch, W[illia]m S. Continued.
fluence of the paper; the question of a national
bank; a request for Van Buren s views; etc.
A. L. S. 5 p.
1833 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
JULY 24 [Albany]. Waiting to be taken to the Rip
Raps; the removal of the deposits; his own
doubts of the Cabinet s support; a request for
Van Buren s views on announcing the removal;
his own wish not to commit Van Buren as his
successor; Coffee s death; the land bill; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p. "Private."
1833 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
JULY 25 Albany. Returning the confidential letter from
[Louisa C. Tuthill, July 2]; declining marriage.
A. L. S. 2 p.
1833 Forsyth, John. Georgetown, [D. C.] To [Martin Van
JULY 25 Buren, New York]. Hatfield and an office; his
own Northern trip and economy; etc. A. L. S.
3 p.
1833 Jackson, Andrew. Rip Raps, [Va.] To Martin Van Bu-
JuLY27 ren, Albany. His situation at the Rip Raps;
a communication from Francis P. Blair con
cerning McKean s attack on Van Buren; etc.
A. L. S. 2 p. (Blair s statement inclosed.
A. D. 1 p.)
1833 Van Buren, M[artin]. Albany. To Andrew Jackson, [Rip
JULY 29 Raps]. Acknowledging Jackson s reply [July
25], to [Louisa C. Tuthill]; his own wish to see
Wright before giving an opinion on removing the
deposits; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. "Private."
1833 Jackson, Andrew. Rip Raps, [Va.] To Martin Van Buren,
JULY 30 [Albany]. His reasons for withholding assent
from Clay s land bill; his engrossment in the
Bank question; his health improved; Livingston
should be at Paris; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1833 Forsyth, John. Georgetown, [D. C.] To Martin Van
AUG. 4 Buren, Saratoga Springs. As to the Russian
mission; etc. A. L. S. 1 p.
1833 Bennett, J[ames] G[ordon]. Philadelphia. To M[artin]
AUG. 6 Van Buren, [Albany]. Convention experiences
in New York; politics in Pennsylvania; accusa
tions against himself; need of aid. A. L. S. 3 p.
206 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
1833 Van Buren, Mfartin]. Saratoga Springs, [N. Y.] To An-
AUG. 6 drew Jackson, [Rip Raps ?] McKean s pretences;
John Slidell s displacement and desired vindica
tion; Smith to go to Paris with Livingston; etc.
A. L. S. 5 p.
1833 Tuthill, Louisa C. New Haven, Conn. To Martin Van
AUG. 8 Buren, Albany. Denouncing as a forgery the
letter written in her name [July 2]. A. L. S.
2 p.
1833 Van Buren, Mfartin]. Saratoga Springs, [N. Y.]. To An-
AUG. 8 drew Jackson, [Rip Raps]. Sending Forsyth s
letter [Aug. 4]; the mission to Russia; etc.
A. L. S. 2 p.
1833 Jackson, Andrew. Rip Raps, [Va.] To Martin Van Bu-
AUG. 12 t ren, [Saratoga Springs]. Sending a draft of his
views on removing the deposits; grounds on
which the action is based; the expense account
of the Bank to be examined; the Secretary of the
Treasury urged to put an end to the agency of
the Bank; his own determination to use his
powers to remove; Taney to give an opinion;
etc. A. L. S. 5 p. "Private."
1833 Smith, OQiver] Hfampton]. Connersville, Indiana. To
AUG. 13 Churchill C[aldom] Cambreleng, New York. His
own determination to support Van Buren for the
Presidency; the strength of the McLean follow
ing. A. L. S. 1 p.
1833 Smith, OQiver] Hfampton]. Connersville, Ind. To Mar-
AUG. 14 tin Van Buren, Washington, [forwarded to Al
bany]. His own defeat by General McCarty,
who will go for McLean; will be glad to corre
spond confidentially. A. L. S. 1 p.
[1833] [Jackson, Andrew]. Rip Raps, [Va.] To [Martin Van
AUG. 16 Buren, Albany?] The mission to Russia; Mc-
Lane, Duane, Taney, and the removal of the de
posits; A. Df. 2 p. (Incomplete).
. A. L. 3 p. (Signature cut away).
1833 Whitney, R. M. Philadelphia. To Mfartin] Van Buren,
AUG. 16 [Saratoga]. The conduct of the Bank of the
United States ; private account of the President.
A. L. S. 4 p. "Confidential."
1833 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Rip Raps, [Va,] To Martin
AUG - 17 Van Buren, [Saratoga]. Bad news from Moore;
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 207
Blair, F[rancis] P[reston] Continued.
the success of the Bank; time for removing the
deposits; McLane and the Bank; Duane s posi
tion; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1833 Palmyra (Mo.) Courier. " Using up a demagogue"
AUG. 17 [Birch]. Reprint; in the Missouri Intelligencer
and Boon s Lick Advertiser, August 17, 1833.
Clipping. 3 columns.
1833 Law, John. Vincennes, Ind. To Martin Van Buren,
AUG. 20 Washington. Offering his influence to win the
Presidency; efforts of McLean and Richard M.
Johnson to forestall opinion; favors a conven
tion; the Methodist influence; communications
for publication. A. L. S. 4 p.
1833 Jackson, Andrew. Rip Raps, [Va.] To Martin Van Bu-
AUG. 20 ren, [Saratoga]. Communicating an extract of
a letter from a United States Bank director;
bills for printing and secret service; the Bank
not a safe depositary for government money;
etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private."
1833 Harries, Abner. Centerville, Ind. To Martin Van Buren,
SEPT. 3 Washington [forwarded to Kinderhook]. The
presidency; claims of Van Buren and McLean;
the attitude of the Clay men; a State conven
tion ; the need of a good newspaper ; etc. A. L. S.
3 p.
1833 [Van Buren, Martin]. Albany. To Andrew Jackson,
SEPT. 4 Washington. Views upon the deposits; various
plans to be considered; what Congress can do;
reasons for and against action by January 1;
etc. A. L. 12 p.
1833 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
SEPT. 8 Albany. What is shown by the report of the
government directors of the Bank; evil results
of continuing deposits; the need of taking action
before the meeting of Congress; McLane s ad
vice; the precedent of William H. Crawford; his
own hope for Van Buren s support; date of the
change; a cause worthy of himself; etc. A. L. S.
5 p. "Private."
1833 Campbell, L. D. Hamilton, Ohio. To Martin Van
SEPT. 9 Buren, Washington [forwarded to Albany and
208 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
Campbell, L. D. Continued.
Kinderhook]. Inquiring as to Van Buren s
candidacy and a subsidy for the writer s
newspaper. A. L. S. 1 p.
1833 [Van Buren, Martin]. Kinderhook, [N. Y.] To [Andrew
SEPT. 11 Jackson], Washington. His own non-concur
rence in McLane s suggestion; the power of
Congress in the matter; the date of change;
promise of support. Copy (extract). 3 p.
1833 Vail, A[aron]. London. To [Martin Van Buren, Kinder-
SEPT. 14 hook? N. Y.] Sending chintz and lining; as to
announcing the removal of the deposits; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1833 Chandler, John. Portland, Me. To Martin Van Buren,
SEPT. 14 Albany. The State elections; the character of
F. O. J. Smith, member of Congress elect; his
own rejoicing at the defeat of Clay s schemes;
etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1833 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
SEPT. 15 [Kinderhook ?] The deposits to be removed at
an early day; delay perplexing when promptness
is a duty; the Cabinet on the matter; his own
pain at William J. Duane s course. A. L. S.
3 p. "Private."
1833 Dillingham, Geo[rge] W. Columbus, Ga. To Martin Van
SEPT. 16 Buren, Albany. The Government and the Creek
Indians; influences at work; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1833 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
SEPT. 19 [New York?] The deposits to be removed on
October 1, by executive order; Duane consider
ing; Taney a sterling man; attacks upon Kendall;
Bennett bought by the Bank ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1833 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
SEPT. 22 [New York ?] The Globe to give his reasons for
removing the deposits; Duane s offensive paper;
etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private."
1833 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
SEPT. 23 [New York ?] Duane dismissed; reasons for this
action; Taney in his place; keen disappointment
in Duane; an attorney-general wanted ; themes-
sage begun. A. L. S. 4 p. "Private."
1833 Bennett, James Gordon. Philadelphia. To Martin Van
SEPT - 25 Buren, New York. The removal of deposits a
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 209
Bennett, James Gordon Continued.
plot to get rid of Duane and defeat Van Buren;
Kendall the arch plotter; a meeting of Tammany
Hall; Kentucky and the Frankfort Argus; plans
of "Dick" Johnson; the need of taking some
action; etc. A. L. S. 5 p.
1833 Van Buren, M[artin]. New York. To Andrew Jackson^
SEPT. 26 Washington. Washington Irving to present the
letter; approval of Jackson s statement on re
moving the deposits; general appreciation of it;
no haste in appointing a new attorney-general;
etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1833 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
SEPT. 26 [New York]. Three banks in New York selected
by Taney; one more desired; instructions to be
issued this day; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. "Private."
1833 Bennett, Ja[me]s G[ordon]. Philadelphia. To Martin
SEPT. 27 Van Buren, [New York]. Kendall plotting to
defeat the nomination of Van Buren; signs of
abandonment by Federal officials; Kendall s let
ters; Richard M. Johnson. A. L. S. 2 p.
1833 Van Buren, Mfartin]. New York. To [Andrew Jackson,
SEPT. 28 Washington]. As to an additional bank in New
York; Col. Canonge s wish to be auctioneer; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1833 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
SEPT. 29 [New York]. Gratified at approval of his course ;
the Globe s explanation of the proclamation; the
case of Judge Buffin; his own wish for Van Bu
ren to come to Washington; Taney a host; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p. "Private."
1833 Van Buren, M[artin]. New York. To Andrew Jackson,
OCT. 2 Washington. Jackson s illness due to coal fires;
tactics of the opposition; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1833 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
OCT. 5 [New York]. The Bank now under checkmate;
Biddle s plan to destroy the state banks defeated;
nothing to fear; Van Buren invited to the Presi
dent s House; the message to Congress; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p. "Private."
[1833 Bennett, Ja[me]s G[ordon]. Philadelphia. To Martin
OCT. 5] Van Buren, [New York]. Success assured;
Kendall s plans for R. M. Johnson; rejoicing over
40803 10 14
210 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
Bennett, Ja[me]s G[ordon] Continued.
his own strength; the Globe s abuse of himself
as a Bank man; his own wish for a letter for the
Hicksite Quakers; the Globe s charges against
Duane; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1833 [Van Buren, Martin]. New York. To [L. D. Campbell,
OCT. 6 Hamilton, Ohio]. Reasons for not giving the
pecuniary aid desired; purity of the press needed.
A. Df . 2 p.
1833 Stafford, Spencer. Albany. To M[artin] Van Buren,
OCT. 6 [New York]. The rise of great men with wishes
to be fulfilled; De Witt Clinton and a farmer;
the career of Knower; "the three great men s"
advocacy of Jackson and opposition to Van
Buren; a word of warning; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
". . . Confidential."
1833 Van Buren, M[artin]. New York. To [Andrew] Jackson,
OCT. 12 [Washington]. Congratulations on the elections;
acceptance of his invitation; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1833 H[amilton], J[ames] Alexander]. New York. To [Martin
OCT. 29 Van Buren], Washington. His own serious ill
ness; a plan to make a short tour; etc. A. L. S.
2 p.
1833 Ellsworth, Henry L[eavitt]. Fort Leavenworth, Mo.
Nov. 8 To Martin Van Buren, Washington. His own
success in Indian treaties; his plan of locating
Indians wise and will prove successful; his wish
to be superintendent; political matters; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p. " Private."
1833 Bennett, Ja[me]s Gordon. Philadelphia. To Martin Van
Nov. 9 Buren, Washington. McKean for the Senate;
surprise that the Globe should support him; etc.
A. L. S. 1 p.
1833 Carroll, W[illia]m. Nashville. To Martin Van Buren,
Nov. 11 Washington. What the Legislature has done;
Felix Grundy sent to the Senate after fifty-five
ballo tings; his character and influence; McLean
and his Methodist connection ; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1833 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
Nov - 16 Albany. Butler to accept the attorney-general
ship; the Cabinet pleased with this acquisition;
Judge White and the committees; a letter opened
by mistake; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 211
1833 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
Nov. 19 [Xew York]. Butler sworn into office; charges
against Slidell. A. L. S. 2 p. "Private."
1833 Gooch, C[laiborne] W. Airfield, [Va.] To Martin Van
Nov. 20 Buren, Washington. The violence of Richmond
and politics; the conduct of Gov. Floyd; the case
of J. H. Pleasants; sympathy for R. B. Randolph
in jail; the Democrats hard road; the nature of
the office-holders ; Ritchie and the Enquirer; the
decision in favor of Pleasants; a remark of Wil
liam S. Archer; some meditations; etc. A. L. S.
6 p. "Private."
1833 H[amilton], J[ames] Alexander]. New York. To Martin
Nov. 22 Van Buren, Albany. As to a coachman and
horses; his own wish to go abroad; suggesting
Naples; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1833 Forsyth, John. Steamboat "Columbus," Chesapeake
Nov. 29 Bay. To Martin Van Buren, [Albany]. His
own second slight; Southern men and the Cabi
net; the Russian mission and his own position;
reason for wishing to go abroad; etc. A. L. S.
3 p.
1833 Hammond, Jabez D[elano]. Cherry Valley, [N. YJ To
DEC. l Archibald Mclntyre, New York. His own ad
vocacy of Van Buren as Jackson s successor; his
chances of winning doubtful; his own wish to be
employed in his canvass; what is due to De Witt
Clinton s friends; the Executive ability to give
promotion; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private."
1833 A[lley], Sfamuel]. New York. To R[oger] B[rooke] Taney,
DEC. 7 Washington. Resignation as custom-house
commissioner in view of a recent publication
and of Blatchford s purchase of land. Copy.
1 p. (With: Alley to Van Buren, 1833, Dec. 12).
1833 Hammond, Jabez D[elano]. Cherry Valley, [N. YJ To
DEC. 10 Archibald Mclntyre, New York. His own inten
tion not to become an office-seeker; the election
of Van Buren necessary to the Union, and capable
of doing good; the publication of the Silas
Wright letter; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1833 Hoffman, Michael. Herkimer, [N. YJ To Martin Van
DEC. 10 Buren, Washington. The attempt of the Senate
to force Van Buren to vote; the land measure,
212 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
Hoffman, Michael Continued.
and Calhoun s revenue collection bills; the dis
union attack by Sheldon Smith on Earll; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p.
1833 Alley, Samuel. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
DEC. 12 Washington. Commissioners of the Custom
house, etc; inclosing a copy of his letter [Dec. 7]
to R. B. Taney on a purchase of land. A. L. S.
3 p. (including inclosure, 1 p.)
1833 Oswego County [N. Y.] Committee. " Memorial to the
DEC. 12-16 House of Representatives of the U. States for
the construction of a ship canal around the
Falls of Niagara"; proceedings of a meeting;
letter of transmittal, Dec. 16, 1833. Printed.
3 p. (With: McWhorter to Van Buren, 1834,
Feb. 2).
1833 Mclntyre, Archibald]. New York. To Martin Van Bu-
DEC. 13 ren, Washington. As to Jabez D. Hammond ; in
closing his defence for publishing Silas Wright s
letter; etc. A. L. S. 1 p.
1833 Hammond, Jabez D[elano]. Cherry Valley, [N. Y.] To
DEC. 13 Martin Van Buren, [Washington]. His own in
ability to be an office-seeker; unionist principles;
the incident of the Wright letter; etc. A. L. S.
3 p.
[1833] H[oyt], J[esse]. New York. To [Martin Van Buren,
DEC. 19 Washington]. Commending Van Buren s speech
to the Senate on taking his seat, Monday, [Dec.
16, 1833]; the press. A. L. S. 3 p.
1833 H[amilton], J[ames] Alexander]. New York. To [Mar-
DEC. 30 tin Van Buren], Washington. The merchants in
great distress; the Bank and a panic. A. L. S.
3 p.
[1833?] Randolph, John, of Roanoke. Estate. Interrogatory for
witnesses in the suit of George Braxton, executor
of St. George T. Braxton, and others, v. William
Leigh, executor of John Randolph, and others.
4 p.
[1833?] [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. To the Duke of
Sussex. Introducing Mr. Bond, "an agent for
the Temperance and other societies" . . . ; the
Reform agitation in England; Gen. Jackson s
popular support; etc. A. Df. 4 p.
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BTJREN 213
[1833?] McLane, L[ouis. Washington]. To [Martin] Van Buren,
[Washington]. Asking to see Van Buren this
morning. A. L. S. 1 p.
[1833?] [Van Buren, Martin. Albany?] On the Bank of North
America and its rights in New York. A. Df.
8 p.
1834 Jackson, Andrew. [Washington]. To Martin Van Buren,
JAN. 3 [Washington]. Recommendations filed or re
turned; Col. Hamilton in a panic; the policy of
the Bank; his own firmness; prospects of Mc-
DuffiVs resolution [House, Dec. 17, 1833]; friends
of the Administration favoring the Bank; a
panic possible if Congress delays action; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p. "Private." (See: House Jour
nal, 1833-4, p. 88, 149, etc.)
1834 Lee, Gideon. New York. To Martin Van Buren, [Wash-
JAN. 6 ington]. The safety fund bank system; needed
amendments and a new bank; etc. A. L. S.
3 p.
1834 Smith, Albert. Augusta, Me. To Martin Van Buren,
JAN. 7 Washington. Appointments to office in Maine
and Massachusetts ; the party s lack of confidence
in General King; his own wish to be collector of
customs at New Bedford; the incumbent, Lemuel
Williams, a friend of Calhoun; etc. A. L. S.
3 p.
1834 Suffern, Thomas. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
JAN. 12 Washington. The proposed Bank of the State
of New York; memorial to Congress for a char
ter; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1834 Van Buren, M[artin], Washington. To Thomas Suffern,
JAN. 15 New York. Answering Suffern s letter of [Jan.]
12, on the plan "of the friends of the present
Bank" to ask a charter from Congress for a new
one in New York; as to the legal right and the
expediency of such application; his own inability
to support the measure; its political effects. A.
Df. 8 p.
. Copy by Martin Van Buren, Jr. 4 p.
1834 Bunner, R[udolph]. Oswego, [N. Y.] To [Martin Van
JAN. 15 Buren, Washington]. Congratulations on the
contest with the Bank; his own wish to know
214 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
Bunner, R[udolph] Continued.
President Jackson " intimately so as to hit him
off dramatically " ; Taney s report ; etc. A. L. S.
3 p.
1834 H[amil ton], J[ames] Alexander]. New York. To [Martin
JAN. 18 Van Buren], Washington. Evidences of a most
alarming pressure for money; his own inability
to suggest a remedy; effects on politics; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p.
1834 Suffern, Thomas. New York. To M[artin] Van Buren,
JAN. 21 Washington. A meeting on the proposed bank
memorial to Congress; the movement abandoned;
etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1834 Webb, Ja[me]s Watson. New York. To Martin Van
JAN. 22 Buren, Washington. His own wish to support
Van Buren; the country facing a crisis; Van
Buren s duty to throw himself into the breach
between the Executive and the Bank; as to a
bank in the District of Columbia with branches;
an offer of the support of the Courier and
Enquirer. A. L. S. 4 p. "Confidential."
1834 Van Alen, Ja[me]s J. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
JAN. 27 Washington. Pressure on the money market;
the remedy in renewing the charter of the Bank ;
sufferings of millions caused by the act of one
man; political effects; the legislative view; Van
Buren s responsibility and opportunity; etc.
A. L. S. 6 p.
1834 Van Schaick, M[yndert]. Albany, [N. YJ To Martin
JAN. 28 Van Buren, Washington. Objections to a metal
currency; paper currency; the effect of a con
traction of credits; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1834 New York Fourth Ward Democratic Republican Elect-
JAN. 29 O rs. New York. Resolutions upon the re-
charter of the Bank of the United States and the
restoration of the deposits. D. S. of Eldad
Holmes, etc. 3 p. (With: Holmes to Van
Buren, 1834, Feb. 7.)
1834 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To John Van Buren,
- 29 Albany. The situation becoming daily more
agreeable; Preston s speech and advances; Vir
ginia, returning to old principles; Northern Fed
eralists to aid Southern enterprises in return for
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Van Buren, M[artin] Continued.
the support of the Bank; Forsyth s speech;
Wright to present resolutions; etc. A. L. S.
5 p.
1834 Hoyt, J[esse], New York. To Martin Van Buren, [Wash-
JAN. 29 ington]. The merchants committee on com
mercial embarrassments; letters to Joseph Ker-
nochan and Elbert J. Anderson; the distress
appalling; a meeting of friends of the Adminis
tration; modification of the safety fund law;
the danger of delay; the necessity for a national
bank; etc. A. L. S. 9 p.
1834 Burckle, C. J., and others. Oswego, [N. Y.] To William
JAN. 29 L[earned] Marcy, [Albany]. On cheaper and
more rapid communication with the Western
lakes. Printed. 8 p. (Three copies).
1834 Democratic Republicans of the Fourth Ward, New York.
JAN. 29 Proceedings and resolutions of a meeting in
favor of the Federal Administration s course in
regard to the Bank and the removal of the de
posits; Eldad Holmes, chairman. Copy. 3 p.
(With: Holmes to Van Buren, 1834, Feb. 7).
1834 Van Schaick, M[yndert]. New York. To Mfartin] Van
JAN. 31 Buren, Washington. On the issue of treasury
notes to relieve merchants; effects of refusing
to take United States Bank exchange drafts;
the New York banks; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1834 Sedgwick, Theodore, Jr. Paris. To Martin Van Buren,
FEB. 1 Washington. Intorest in the domestic conflict;
his own opposition to an immediate convention
for the presidential nomination; etc. A. L. S.
3 p.
1834 Throop, E[nos] T[hompson]. New York. To M[artin]
FEB. I Van Buren, [Washington]. The Tammany meet
ing; the cause of the Administration strength
ened; no great scarcity of money; etc. A. L. S.
3 p.
1834 McWhorter, George H. Oswego, [N. YJ To M[artin] Van
FEB. 2 Buren, [Washington]. Inclosing a memorial
[etc., of the Oswego County Committee, 1833,
Dec. 12] for constructing a ship canal around
the Falls of Niagara. A. L. S. 3 p.
216 LIBRAKY OF CONGRESS
[1834] Hoyt, J[esse]. New York. To [Martin Van Buren,
FEB. 4 Washington]. Political consequences of the
Administration s attitude towards the Bank;
etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
[1834 Democratic citizens of Philadelphia. Proceedings and reso-
FEB. 6] lutions of a public anti-Bank meeting, Hemy
Horn, chairman. Printed; from [ The Pennsyl-
vanianf Feb. 8?]. 2 columns. (Headed: "Our
Country, and our Country s good. Democracy
Unconquered and Unconquerable!!")
1834 Holmes, Eldad. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
FEB. 7 Washington. Inclosing proceedings of a meet
ing [Jan. 29] of Democratic-Republicans, 4th
Ward, New York City, on the recharter of the
Bank. L. S. 1 p.
1834 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To John Van Buren,
FEB. 10 Albany. The fate of the Administration and the
civil career of Jackson dependent on the result
of the contest; the strength of the Opposition;
the attitude of the New York delegation on the
appointment of a judge; etc. A. L. S. 6 p.
1834 Lewis, Morgan. New York. To M[artin] Van Buren,
FEB. 11 [Washington]. A meeting at Tammany Hall ; the
condition of the money market improving; the
law applying to the removal of the deposits;
the Bank and its paper; political rumors; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1834 Vanderpoel, J[ames]. Albany. To Martin Van Buren,
FEB - 13 [Washington]. Why he has not written earlier;
Mrs. Ganzevoort s wish for her son s promotion
in the Navy; Clay s attack upon Butler; approval
of the course of the Administration; Biddle s
attitude; John Van Buren s law studies; opinion
of the Patroon [Stephen Van Eenssalaer] on the
Bank; etc. A. L. S. 6 p.
1834 Teackle, Littleton Dennis. Annapolis, [Md.] To Martin
FEB - 13 Van Buren, [Washington]. Sending a scheme
for adjusting the bank question. A. L. S. 1 p.
(Inclosure entitled: "A plan for compromising
the bank question ; signed : "A Citizen of Mary
land." Feb. 13, 1834. Broadside.)
1834 Van Buren, Martin. Washington. To the Cordwainers
FEB - 15 of Philadelphia. Reply to their address offering
him a public dinner. A. Df. 4 p.
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V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. Washington. To [Robert] Lucas,
[Columbus, O.] Appreciation of his special mes
sage ; sending the speech of [William Cabell Rives,
Senate, Jan. 17, 1834]; the action of the Ohio
Democrats; etc. A. Df. 4 p.
Sutherland, Jacob. Albany. To M[artin] Van Buren,
[Washington]. The office of United States dis
trict attorney at New York; the feelings of Sen
ator [Nathaniel P.] Tallmadge and his conduct;
how he came to be indorsed; his own position;
Van Buren s assurances and his own inaction;
the exceeding caution of Van Buren s letter; who
can not remain neutral; etc. A. L. S. 9 p.
Allen, Stephen. New York. Record of proceedings of a
meeting in Tammany Hall [Feb.] 19, of signers of
a memorial to Congress (" merchants, mechanics,
and others ") against the restoration of the depos
its and the renewal of the United States Bank
charter. Printed. 3 columns.
. Copy (extract) . (Both with: Allen to Van
Buren, 1834, Feb. 21.)
V[an] R[enssalaer], C. [Mrs.] Manor House, [Albany].
To [Martin Van Buren,] Washington. Friendly
letter. A. L. S. 3 p.
Allen, Stephen. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
[Washington]. Sending transcript of proceed
ings of a meeting in New York. [Feb. 19].
L. S. 1 p.
Bowring, John. Paris. To Ferdinand List, Leipzig.
Congratulations on his appointment; his own
fight against monopoly; the repeal of corn laws;
etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
Chambers, John R. Upper Mount Bethel, Northampton
Co., Pa. Proceedings and resolutions of a citi
zens meeting, in favor of the Federal Adminis
tration. Copy. 3 p. (With: Bacon to Van
Buren, 1834, Feb. 24-26.)
Bacon, Rufus. Dills Ferry, Pa. To Martin Van Buren,
-26 Washington. Sending a resolution indorsing
Jackson and Van Buren, and the removal of the
deposits; adopted [Feb. 22] by citizens of Upper
Mount Bethel, Pa. A. L. S. 1 p. (Inclosure
in the same hand. 3 p.)
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1834 Barker, Jacob. Steamboat, between Louisville and New
FEB. 25 Orleans. To Martin Van Buren, Washington.
Great despondency among business men; his own
efforts to defeat the movement at Cincinnati in
favor of rechartering the bank; etc.; sending an
editorial based upon his remarks. A. L.S. 4 p.
1834 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To G[orham] A.
FEB. 28 Worth, [New York?] An attempt to involve
himself in the failure of Knower; is on no man s
paper; inquiry if his name is still on Worth s
bond; a request to have another substituted if
agreeable; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
. A. Df. of Abraham Van Buren. 2 p.
[1834? [Van Buren, Martin. Washington.] A defence of Jack-
FEB. ?] son s course relative to the dismissal of Duane
and the removal of the deposits. A. Df . 1 1 p.
1834 Stebbins, Cfharles]. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
MAR. l [Washington]. Undue importance attached to
his visit to Washington; the action of the Albany
banks in not receiving country paper and the
remedy adopted; checks and the United States
Bank; Gallatin s views; a strong fight to be waged
in the charter election; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1834 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. Washington. To J[ames] Thomp-
MAR. 2 son. The President s willingness for the publi
cation of his. letter to Governor George Wolf.
A. Df. 1 p. "Confidential."
1834 Leavenworth, H. Steamboat, Louisville and Portland
MAR. 2 Canal. To M[artin] Van Buren, Washington.
The state of opinion on the currency question;
some national bank necessary; etc. A. L. S.
Ip.
1834 Throop, E[nos] Thompson]. New York. To M[artin]
MAR - 2 Van Buren, [Washington]. Great stagnation of
business for want of money; an infinite number
of improbable stories; the credit of the country
banks; a proposed ten million dollar bank; the
influence of reduced customs-duties and credits;
etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1834 Paulding, James K[irke]. New York. To Marti i Van
Buren, Washington. Rives speech [Senate, Jan.
17]; the movement against paper money; econ
omy in appropriations; the panic subsiding; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
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1834 Hogeboom, John C. Ghent, [N. Y ] To Martin Van Bu-
MAR. 3 ren, Washington. The distress for money in
creasing; prices for grain and wool; the possible
political effect; his own situation; his wish for
Jackson to retire, and Van Buren to harmonize
the country; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1834 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. Washington. To James Thomp-
MAR. 3 son, [Harrisburg, Pa.] As to the publication of
the President s letter to Governor Wolf. A. Df.
2 p.
1834 Thompson, James. Harrisburg, [Pa]. To Martin Van Bu-
MAR. 6 ren, Washington. The desperate struggle in
the Pennsylvania House of Representatives over
the Bank; action upon the report of the Com
mittee of Ways and Means [Mar. 1, 1834] on
State finances and currency; the President s let
ter not to be published; the question of a national
convention; etc., answering Van Buren s letters
of [Mar. 2] and 3. A. L. S. 2 p.
1834 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To G[orham] A.
MAR. 9 Worth, [New York ?] Thanks for prompt at
tention to his suggestion [of Feb. 28, relative to
Worth s bond]; personal message. A. L. S. 1 p.
1834 Anonymous. Albany. To Martin Van Buren, Wash-
MAR. 10 ington. The distress of the country; the error
of the bank policy; political effects; the necessity
for a United States Bank; plan of a new bank
outlined. 3 p.
1834 Sedgwick, Theodore. New York. To Mfartin] Van Bu-
MAR. 11 ren, Washington. Confidence being restored;
the bad effect of the President s interviews with
committees ; the necessity of reasoning down the
Bank; the power of the Bank a danger; the re
moval of the deposits; etc. A. L. S. 6 p.
1834 Van Schaick, M[yndert]. Albany. To Martin Van Buren,
MAR. 12 Washington. Political prospects in New York;
great commercial distress; no new paper dis
counted by banks; Albany banks aided from
New York; project of a ten million dollar bank.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1834 Van Schaick, M[ynden] Albany. To Martin Van Buren,
MAR. 13 [Washington ] The organization of a young men s
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Van Schaick, M[yndert] Continued.
convention; the proposed ten million dollar bank;
less bank capital in New York than in other states,
proportionately; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1834 King, James. Albany. To Martin Van Buren, [Wash-
MAR 14 ington]. As to a State bank with ten million dol
lars capital; details of organization; advantages
to be derived from such an institution; Senator
Wright on metallic currency; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1834 Leavenworth, H. Alexandria, La. To Martin Van Buren,
MAR. 17 Washington. Business prostrated by the United
States Bank; a suggestion that Van Buren resign
to become a senator from New York; etc.
A. L. S. 2 p.
[1834 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington.] Speech before putting
MAR. 17 the question on Henry Clay s motion not to re
ceive a memorial from [York] Co., Pa. A. Df.
30 p.
1834 Gardiner, C. B. Lebanon, Ohio. To William B. Lewis,
MAR. 24 [Washington]. The establishment of a news
paper at the capital; intrigues of Amos Lane
against him and their effects; condition of the
party and press at Cincinnati; crisis in the
Jackson-Van Buren party; the malice and
revenge of the Bank; a meeting of McLean and
Clay men; his own election; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1834 Gooch, C[laiborne] W. Airfield, [VaJ To Martin Van Buren,
MAR. 24 Washington. The present state of parties in
Virginia; his own wish to move about; a true
crisis at hand; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1834 Goodsell, Thomas. Utica, N. Y. Memorial of the inhabi-
M AR - 25 tants of Utica to the New York Legislature on
a canal. Printed; in the Utica Observer Extra.
1 p.
1834 Hamilton], J[ames] Alexander]. [New York]. To [Martin
MAR. 28 Van Buren], Washington. Prospects of the city
election; on placing bets for Van Buren; the
Standard likely to change owners; etc. A. L. S.
2 p.
1834 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. To William L[earned]
MAR - 31 Marcy, [Albany]. Praising his special message;
the contest over the Bank and the popular will ;
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[Van Buren, Martin] Continued.
the object of creating public and private dis
tress; an opportunity for the Democratic anti-
Masons to return; etc. A. Df. 6 p.
1834 Wright, Benjamin. New York. To Joseph E. Bloom-
APR. l field. On a St. Lawrence canal project. Printed.
3 p. (With: New York Assembly Report, 1834,
Apr. 14).
1834 Gibbes, Geo[rge] M. Paris. To William C[abell] Rives,
APR. 2 Washington. The law for executing the Treaty
rejected by the Chamber of Deputies; the
advisability of the United States sending an
extraordinary mission before resorting to re
prisals; a suggestion for Edward Livingston;
the debate; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1834 Whittlesey, E[lisha], and other Representatives. [Wash-
APR. 3 ington]. Petition to the President of the Senate
and the Speaker of the House to abolish the sale
of liquor in the Capitol. D. S. 3 p.
1834 Van Buren, [Martin]. Washington. To the Editor of the
APR. 5 Cincinnati Republican. Disavowal of a printed
letter purporting to give his views on the
charter of the Ohio Life Insurance and Trust
Company. A. Df. of Silas Wright, Jr. 1 p.
1834 Bozorth, William, and others. Philadelphia. To Martin
APR. 8 Van Buren, [Washington]. Invitation to a cele
bration of Jefferson s birthday. L. S. 1 p.
1834 Rush, Richard. Sydenham, [Pa.] To M[artin] Van Buren,
APR. 9 [Washington]. Gratification at the vote on the
Bank; a minister to the Court of St. James; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1834 Van Buren, Mfartin]. Washington. To William Bozorth
APR. 10 and others, [Philadelphia]. Declining their in
vitation [of Apr. 8] to a celebration of Jefferson s
birthday. A. Df. 2 p.
1834 Van Rensselaer, S[tephen]. Albany. To [Martin Van
APR. 12 Buren, Washington.] His own inability to
accept public office ; his wish to devote his fife to
charities. A. L. S. 2 p.
1834 New York Assembly. Report of the select Committee on
APR. 14 the petition of the inhabitants of Oswego County.
Printed. 11 pp. (Containing: Wright to Bloom-
field, April 1, 1834.)
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1834 Irving, John T[reat]. New York. To M[artin] Van
APR. 14 Buren, Washington. Asking a place for James
I. Roosevelt as a commissioner on claims under
the Spanish treaty. A. L. S. 1 p.
1834 Patriotic Bank. [Washington.] Statement of affairs.
APR. 17 Printed. 2 p.
1834 Alley, Sam[ue]l. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
APR. 17 Washington. The removal of the deposits and
the elections; location of the Custom-house;
etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1834 H[amilton], J[ames] Alexander]. New York. To Martin
MAY 5 Van Buren, Washington. News from France
against the Treaty; the President s policy; a des
perate disease needs a desperate remedy; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p.
1834 Price, William M. New York. To [Martin Van Buren,
MAY 15 Washington]. The disorganized condition of the
press ; Reynolds suggested as the editor of a new
paper; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. " Confidential."
1834 Hamilton, James Alexander]. New York. To M[artin]
MAY 15 Van Buren, Washington. A new paper in New
York; asking Van Buren to recommend an
editor; the position of the Times; etc. A. L. S.
2 p.
1834 Rives, W[illiam] C[abell]. Castle Hill, [Va.] To [Martin]
MAY 15 Van Buren, [Washington]. Views upon French
affairs; the question of reprisals; contingent
tariff duties on silks; the manner of imposing
them; the deputies action through mistake; etc.
A. L. S. 6 p.
1834 Rives, W[illiam] C[abell]. Castle Hill, [Va.] To Martin
MAY 16 Van Buren, Washington. The rumored predic
tion of the failure of the French Treaty; American
claims not popular in France; Congress should
be sounded before definite recommendations are
made; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1834 Hamilton], J[ames] Alexander]. New York. To M[ar-
MAY 17 tin] Van Buren, Washington. The conditions
under which the Times can be secured; names
suggested for its editor; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1834 Gwin, Sam[ue]l. Clinton, Miss. To Martin Van Buren,
20 [Washington]. Van Buren said to favor the
interference of Congress in manumitting slaves;
etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
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1834 Vail, A[aron]. London. To [Martin Van Buren, Wash-
MAY 22 ington]. His own confidence in the regulating
power of the people; Smith Thompson Van Bu-
ren s visit to London; his own routine of duties;
a minister at St. James; conditions in England;
the King s rumored illness; Jackson s autograph
for the Princess Victoria; etc. A. L. S. 8 p.
1834 Macon, Nath[anie]l. Buck Spring, [N. C.] To Martin
MAY 24 Van Buren, Washington. On the removal of the
deposits; banks the nobility of the country; the
magnitude of the struggle; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1834 Gutierrez, J. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Wash-
MAY 29 ington. The editor of the Mercantile made sec
retary to the Board of Aldermen; the question
of the Bank; the colony of Texas; etc. A. L. S.
4 p. "Private."
1834 Webb, S. H. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Wash-
JUNE 3 ington. His brother [James Watson Webb] s
course in the Courier and Enquirer condemned
by his friends; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1834 Rives, W[illiam] C[abell]. Castle Hill, [Va.] To Martin
JUNE 16 Van Buren, Washington. The opposition of the
French Chambers to an appropriation based on
a misapprehension; the misuse made of the inci
dent by the Opposition; an article in the Globe;
politics in Virginia; his own candidacy; a visit
from Major Donelson; etc. A. L. S. 5 p.
1834 Vail, A[aron]. London. To [Martin Van Buren, Wash-
JUNE 19 ington]. Smith Van Buren s visit to London;
the question of church reform coming to the
front; conditions at home; etc. A. L. S. 6 p.
(including a subjoined account).
1834 Frelinghuysen, Theo[dore]. Senate chamber, Washing-
J UNE 27 ton. To Martin Van Buren, Senate. Trans
mitting a petition [1834, Apr. 3J against liquor-
selling in the Capitol. A. L. S. 1 p.
1834 Logan, Andrew. Beaver, Penn. To Martin Van Buren,
JUNE 30 Washington. The political soundness of Penn
sylvania; McLane s resignation and his successor;
views on appointments; attempts to crush the
Democracy of the Nation; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1834 Gilpin, Henry D[ilwood]. "A speech delivered at the Dem-
J ULY 4 ocratic celebration by the citizens of the Second
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Gilpin, Henry D[ilwood] Continued.
Congressional District of Pennsylvania . . .
July 4, 1834" . . . Pamphlet. 27 p. (Auto, pre
sentation copy to Martin Van Buren) .
1834 Van Buren, Martin. Washington. To Samuel Gwin,
JULY 11 [Clinton, Miss.] Answering Gwin s inquiry of
May 20, as to Van Buren s position on the power
of Congress to abolish slavery in the slaveholding
states. A. Df . 3 p. (Printed; in Mr. Van Buren s
Opinions, [1835?]
1834 Beaumont, A[ndrew]. Wilkes Barre, [Pa.] To Martin Van
JULY 14 Buren, [New York]. The toast sent by President
Jackson to the Wolf celebration ; the character of
Wolf s following; political matters in Pennsyl
vania; George Kremer; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1834 Goundie, G. H. Bethlehem, Pa. To Martin Van Buren,
JULY 15 Washington [forwarded to New York]. Van
Buren s proposed tour in Pennsylvania; the vice-
presidency; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1834 Lewis, W[illia]m Berkeley]. Washington. To Martin Van
JULY 19 Buren, [New York]. An extract from a letter
from Jackson; meeting with Poindexter; Vir
ginia to right herself; Van Buren s journey; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1834 Elliott, Jfesse] D[uncan]. Boston. To Martin Van Buren,
JULY 22 New York. On the location of a navy yard at
Charlestown; a supper to Biddle; the construc
tion of a ship; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. "Private."
1834 [Vail, Aaron]. Legation U. S., London. To [John For-
JULY 24 syth], Washington. On diplomatic relations be
tween Austria and the United States; his own
feeling at the transference of the negotiation to
Christopher Hughes; a conversation between
Hughes and Hummelauer; the impropriety of
Hughes s conduct; etc. A. L. 7 p. "Confiden
tial."
1834 Van Buren, M[artin]. Albany. To Andrew Jackson,
JULY 25 [Washington]. A letter from Judge Sutherland;
his own wish for the settlement of the question;
Webster and the Bank; etc. A. L. S. 7 p.
1834 Whitehead, J. Germantown, Pa. To Martin Van Buren,
JULY 30 [Albany]. The weakness of the press in defence
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Whitehead, J. Continued.
of the Administration s measures; its friends
reliance upon individuals rather than on masses;
his own writing on the bank question; offer of
the result to the Administration; etc. A. L. S.
4 p.
1834 Bell, Tho[ma]s S. West Chester, Pa. To Martin Van
JULY 31 Buren, Albany [forwarded to Saratoga Springs].
Invitation in behalf of the committee of arrange
ments to attend a Democratic harvest-home.
A. L. S. 2 p.
1834 Van Buren, M[artin]. Lebanon Springs, [N. Y.] To An-
AUG. 2 drew Jackson, Nashville. Uneasiness as to his
health; gratitude for his friendship; Tennessee
and the Bank; on Jackson depends the de
struction of the Bank s influence; Forsyth s
letter; the vacancy on the Bench; etc. A. L. S.
8 p.
1834 [Van Buren, Martin. Saratoga]. To [Thomas S. Bell,
[C.AUG. 4?] West Chester, Pa.] Declining the invitation
[July] 31, to a Democratic harvest home. A. Df.
of John Adams Dix. 3 p.
1834 [Van Buren, Martin. Lebanon Springs, N. Y.] To H.
AUG. 4 Bucke. General Cameron for the governorship
of Michigan; the administration of Governor
Wolf in Pennsylvania; etc. A. Df. 2 p.
1834 Van Buren, Martin. Saratoga Springs, [N. Y.] To An-
AUG. 7 drew Jackson, Nashville. His own belief that
success will be gained; Webster s meeting; the
removal of the deposits and the State address;
a successor to Judge Johnson ; etc. A. L. S. 6 p.
1834 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren,
AUG. 8 Albany. His journey homeward; coin a rarity;
plan to attend a dinner at Nashville; Bell s posi
tion injured by his silence on the Bank question;
has seen no newspapers; etc. A. L. S. 5 p.
1834 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To [Martin Van Buren,
AUG. 16 Saratoga]. The Nashville gathering; the two
toasts; his own attitude toward John Bell and
his fear that he is destroyed politically; the plot
of the Bank as to gold; a remedy outlined; a
bank bill; etc. A. L. S. 8 p.
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1834 Saunders, R[omulus] Mptchell]. Raleigh, [N. C.] To
A UG . 20 Martin Van Buren, [Saratoga]. Elections to the
State Legislature; McLane suggested for the jus
ticeship; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1834 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Washington. To Martin Van
AUG. 26 Buren, Saratoga. Roper and his paper; Barry s
sickness; his own need of an assistant; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1834 Gilpin, II[enry] D[ilwood]. Philadelphia. To Martin
AUG. 31 Van Buren, [Saratoga]. Cheering intelligence of
the political situation in Pennsylvania; uncer
tainty in Louisiana; Edward Livingston dissatis
fied with the tone of the press on the French
Treaty; etc, A. L. S. 3 p.
[1834 [Green, Duff. Washington]. "Mr. Van Buren s Democ-
AUG. ?] racy [Editorial on his opposition to universal
suffrage, including an extract from the Advocate
and Journal]". Clipping from the [United
States Telegraph?] (With: Blair to Van Buren,
1834, Sept. 2.)
1834 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Washington. To Martin Van
SEPT. 2 Buren, Saratoga Springs [forwarded to Oswego].
Sending Duff Green s article on Van Buren s at
titude toward suffrage; advising a reply; etc.
A. L. S. 1 p.
[1834 [Van Buren, Martin. Saratoga?] Draft for the part of
SEPT. 10] the "Ilerkimer [Republican Convention] ad
dress" referring to the anti-Masons, their ap
proaching dissolution and new party affiliations.
A. Df. 29 p. (See the printed address, Albany
Argus, 1834, Sept. 13.)
[1834 Van Buren, Martin. Saratoga ?] Notes on President Jack-
SEPT. 10] son s course, especially with reference to the
Bank of the United States, [for the Herkimer
Convention?] address [to the Republicans of
New York], in defence of the Administration.
A. Df. 18 p. (Indorsed by Abraham Van
Buren: " Notes Republican address". Com
pare the printed report of the address of the
Herkimer Convention in the Albany Argus, 1834,
Sept, 13).
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1834 Jackson, Andrew. Campbell s Station, [Tenn.] To Mar-
SEPT. 14 tin Van Buren, [Saratoga?]. On his way to
Washington; the appropriation for improving
the Wabash; the people wide awake on the
Bank s political influence; political prospects
in the Southern states; Van Buren s health;
etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private."
1834 H[amilton], J[ames] Alexander]. Dobbs Ferry, [N. Y.]
SEPT. 16 To Martin Van Buren, [Saratoga]. On Matthew
Davis s writings on politics; Van Buren to be
pushed aside for a Pennsylvania man; etc.
A. L. S. 2 p. "Private."
1834 Taney, R[oger] B[rooke]. Baltimore. To Martin Van
SEPT. 16 Buren, [Oswego ?] Gratification at praise of his
speech; its occasion; the panic-makers to have
their reward; a local question on dividing Fred
erick County; the address of the Herkimer Con
vention; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1834 Brown, B[edford]. Caswell Co., N. C. To Mfartin] Van
SEPT. 24 Buren [Cayuga?] State elections favorable; ef
forts to divide the friends of the Administration;
unusual prosperity prevailing; his own re-elec
tion; the last session of Congress; etc. A. L. S.
4 p.
1834 Van Buren, M[artin]. C[ayuga?] To John Van Buren,
SEPT. 27 [Albany ?] His own journeyings and entertain
ment; "our friends" to be advised to issue the
correspondence between the Treasury and the
Bank as a hand-bill; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1834 Rush, Richard. Sydenham. To Martin Van Buren,
SEPT. 28 [Genesee?] The latest outrage of the Bank;
the removal of the deposits generally approved;
good political prospects in Pennsylvania; the
death of William H. Crawford; etc. A. L. S.
3 p.
1834 Vaux, Roberts. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Buren,
SEPT. 29 [Genesee ?] Thanks for European letters of in
troduction; the address of the New York Con
vention [Sept. 10]; talk of Hugh L. White for the
Presidency; his own letter of introduction given
to Dr. Julius; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1834 Forsyth, John. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
SEPT. 30 [Genesee?] Duel gossip; burning in effigy; the
French Treaty; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
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Van Buren, M[artin]. Utica, [N. Y.] To Andrew Jack
son, Washington. The Young Men s Convention
at Herkimer [Oct. 2 and 3] ; the question of inter
nal improvements; no doubt of success in New
York; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
[Van Buren, Martin. Herkimer]. Speech to the Young
Men s Herkimer Convention. A.Df. 7 p. (Com
pare the printed synopsis in the Albany Argus,
Oct. 8, 1834).
Shepley, Ether. Saco, [Me.] To Martin Van Buren,
[Utica, N. Y. ?] On a forged letter purporting to
come from Henry Horn on Pennsylvania politics.
A. L. S. 3 p.
Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
[Utica, N. Y. ?] His own arrival and health;
Tennessee not wavering on the presidential suc
cession; a national convention; the Jesuitical
course -of the King of France; the message to
Congress; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
Vaux, Roberts. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Buren,
[Utica, N. Y. ?] A message to Simpson delivered :
a visit of inspection from Governor Wolf; the
defeat of the Bank; Van Buren nominated by
Montgomery County, Pa.; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
Van Buren, M[artin]. Albany. To Andrew Jackson,
[Washington]. His own intention to return after
the elections ; internal improvements ; desperation
of the Opposition; French affairs; bright pros
pects; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
Rives, Wfilliam] C[abell]. Castle Hill, [Va.] To [Martin
Van Buren, Albany]. The political contest in
Virginia; instructions on the senatorship;
Ritchie s efforts; the presidential message; rela
tions with France; etc. A. L. S. 7 p.
[Madison, James. Montpelier]. To Edward Coles. On
the power of the President to make diplomatic
and consular appointments in the recess of Con
gress. Copy by Martin Van Buren, Jr. 6 p.
(With: Madison, Memorandum, 182- ?)
Rush, Richard. Sydenham, [Pa.] To [Martin Van Buren,
Albany]. A glorious victory in Philadelphia;
Whig outrages; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
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1834 Van Buren, M[artin]. Kinderhook. To A[ndrew] Jack-
OCT. 18 son, [Washington]. Efforts to defeat him in his
own county; a letter from James Hamilton, of
South Carolina ; the appointment of Col. Cross ;
victories in Pennsylvania and New Jersey; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1834 Gaines, R. M. Natchez, [Miss.] To Martin Van Buren,
OCT. 20 [Kinderhook]. The Administration well sup
ported in the State; Benton a favorite for the
vice-presidency; the senatorial election; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p."
1834 Van Buren, M[artin]. Albany. To Andrew Jackson,
OCT. 23 Washington. Rives s letter and the Virginia
position; the defeat of the Opposition; etc.
A. L. S. 2 p.
1834 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
OCT. 27 [Albany]. The Ohio elections; nullification nulli
fied; South Carolina returning to its senses;
Rives s letter and real information from Paris;
will speak of the Bank with point and energy;
Tennessee to be true; the Hermitage burned;
etc. A. L. S. 7 p.
1834 Linn, L[ewis] Fpelds]. St. Genevieve, [Mo.] To Martin
OCT. 30 Van Buren, Albany. On a letter in the Globe; the
possibility of defeat ; his own intention to support
Van Buren; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1834 Conclin, William, Charles Cist, and W[illiam] L. Hatch.
Nov. 3 Cincinnati, [Ohio]. To M[artin] Van Buren,
[Albany]. Results of the elections; as to the
presidential succession; no one like Jackson;
traders in politics; a confidential agent should be
sent to view the ground; the importance of
Ohio s vote; etc, L. S. 6 p. "Confidential."
1834 Van Buren, M[artin]. Albany. To Andrew Jackson,
Nov. 5 [Albany]. Sending a sketch of what should be
said on internal improvements; the subject of the
judgeship; the unequal position of the Western
States; the candidates reviewed; the New York
election; etc. A. L. S. 8 p.
1834 D Oyley, Charles W. Greenville, S. C. To Martin Van
Nov. 10 Buren, Washington. Sending a copy of the
Greenville Mountaineer with questions addressed
to McDuffie and Calhoun; a suggestion for legal
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D Oyley, Charles W. Continued.
proceedings against the Nullifiers; his own wish
to carry the State for Van Buren ; the Union party
to win; the strength of the Bankites; facts
against Calhoun wanted; etc. A. L. S. 7 p.
"Confidential."
1834 Rives, W[illiam] C[abell]. Castle Hill, [Va.] To Martin
Nov. 15 Van Buren, [Albany]. Congratulations on the
New York elections; treatment of the French
question; the President s present inability to
recommend a resort to force; a statement of just
causes for complaint ; a commercial measure sug
gested; etc. A. L. S. 8 p.
Copy by Mrs. Rives (extract). 4 p.
(With: Rives to Van Buren, 1834, Nov. 13).
1834 Bancroft, George. Northampton, Mass. To Martin Van
Nov. 17 Buren, [Albany]. On the first volume of the
History; New York to be noticed in the second;
his own political activity; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
(Printed: Mass. Hist. Soc., Proceedings, v. 42,
p. 382-3).
1834 Rives, W[illiam] C[abell]. Castle Hill, [Va.] To M[artin]
Nov. 18 Van Buren, [Albany ?] Sending a copy of part
of a letter [of Nov. 15]; also two letters from
Barclay. A. L. S. 3 p. (Inclosure, copy.
4 p.)
1834 Goodenow, John M. Cincinnati. To Martin Van Buren,
Nov. 26 [Albany]. The danger of trusting false friends;
Jacksonian principles maintained would win; his
own services to the party; his wish for the office
of surveyor-general of the district; etc. A. L. S.
3 p. "Private."
1834 Parker, Rich[ar]d E[lliott]. Snickers ville, [Va.] To Mar-
Nov. 29 tin Van Buren, [Albany?] Congratulations on
New York success; Jackson s strong position;
results in Virginia; instructed delegates; anxiety
to see the message; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1834 Duane, William. Philadelphia. Circular: Effort to re-
No v - establish the Aurora; his own past services and
prospects; etc. Printed. 1 p.
1834 Scott, David. Wilkesbarre. To Martin Van Buren,
DEC. 2 [Washington?] General McKean s hostility;
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Scott, David Continued.
causes of the existence of two tickets; Beau
mont s tactics as to appointments; the removal
of General Ross; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1834 Paulding, J[ames] K[irke]. New York. To Martin Van
DEC. 6 Buren, [Washington]. Unqualified approval of
the message; Fenimore Cooper and the French
question ; the wrong course of the Administration
papers; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1834 Cameron, Simon. [Harrisburg, Pa. ?] To M[artin] Van
DEC. 6 Buren, [Washington]. Buchanan elected to the
Senate; congratulations. A. L. S. 1 p.
1834 Vaux, Roberts. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Buren,
DEC. 6 [Washington]. The President s message; the
Philadelphia Mint in politics ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1834 Wright, Silas. Washington. To Sharkey. Answer-
DEC. 7 ing Sharkey s letter asking facts as to Van
Buren slife; reasons for not replying fully. A.
Df. of Martin Van Buren, Jr. 3 p.
1834 Logan, A[ndrew]. Beaver, Pa. To Martin Van Buren,
DEC. 12 Washington. The organization of the Senate dis
tress committees and the Bank; Jackson s great
victory; Pennsylvania certain to lead in the elec
tion ; Buchanan and McKean ; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1834 Irving, Washington. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
DEC. 15 [Washington]. The President s message; the
French situation; letters of marque and reprisal;
as to a cadetship for Richard Dodge Frothing-
ham; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1834 Benton, Thomas H[art]. Washington. To [Wiley?]
DEC. 16 Davis, Manchester, Miss. Letter: "Mr.Benton s
letter to Maj. Gen. Davis, of the State of Missis
sippi, declining the nomination of the conven
tion of that State; defending the nomination of
Mr. Van Buren for the presidency . . . Wash
ington . . . Blair & Rives, 1835." Pamphlet.
16 p. (Including also: [1] Lytle and others to
Benton, 1835, Jan. 1; [2] Benton to Lytle and
others, 1835, Jan. 2.
1834 Disney, D[avid] T[iernan]. Columbus, [O.] To Martin
DEC. 18 Van Buren, Washington. Gratification at the
course taken; McLean to be a candidate for the
presidency; his defeat certain; etc. A. L. S.
3 p.
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1834 Fulton, William S. Little Rock, [Ark.] To W[illia]m
DEC. 19 Berkeley] Lewis, Washington. Arkansas about
to become a state; her wish to come in as a
Jackson state; the factions described; Pope s
position; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1834 Chandler, John. Portland, [Me.] To Martin Van Buren,
DEC. 19 [Washington]. The removal of Nathaniel
Mitchell, postmaster, a mistake; the nature of
the meeting recommending it; the success of the
war upon the Bank; F. O. J. and his plans; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1834 New York Times, Editorial on the policy of the New
DEC. 22 York Evening Post. Clipping. (With: Strong
to Van Buren, 1834, Dec. 23.)
1834 Strong, Geo[rge] D. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
DEC. 23 [Washington]. On the policy of the [New York
Evening] Post. A. L. S. 3 p. (Inclosing a clip
ping from the New York Times, Dec. 22, 1834.)
1834 Lee, Gideon. New York. To John T[yler] Morgan. The
DEC. 25 course of the Evening Post described; no recon
ciliation possible; an agrarian ticket a possible
result; New York and the presidency; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1834 Sedgwick, Theodore, Jr. New York. To Martin Van
DEC. 29 Buren, [Washington]. A packet for William
C[abell] Rives ; the quarrel between the Post and
the Argus; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
[1834] McLane, L[ouis. Washington]. To Martin Van Buren,
Seven Buildings, [Washington]. On a dinner
engagement of Van Buren and Archer in the
light of "the occurrence yesterday." A. N. S.
3 p.
1835 Clark, Chauncey. Northampton, [Mass.] Prospectus of
JAN. l the Hampshire Republican. Broadside. (With:
Bancroft to Van Buren, 1835, Jan. 8).
[1835 Cuthbert, A[lfred. Washington]. , To Martin Van Buren,
JAN. l?] [Washington]. On arrangements for filling the
vacancy on the Supreme Bench, caused by the
death of Justice [William] Johnson, and in the
Senate; the claims of Judge Wayne and John
Cuthbert; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1835 Lytle, Rob[er]t T. and others. Washington. To Thomas
JAN. 1 H[art] Benton, [Washington]. Asking for a copy
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Lytle, Rob[er]t T. Continued.
of his letter to the Committee of the State Con
vention of Mississippi, refusing nomination for
the vice-presidency. Printed. 1 p. (Prefixed
to: Benton to Davis, 1834, Dec. 16).
1835 Benton, Thomas Hart. Washington. To [R. T.] Lytle and
JAN. 2 others, Washington. Answering their letter of
Jan. 1. (Prefixed to: Benton to Davis, 1834,
Dec. 16).
1835 Sedgwick, Theodore, Jr. New York. To M[artin] Van
JAN. 2 Buren, [Washington]. The wards of New York
on the free banking question ; monopolies in gen
eral and banks; etc. A. L. S. 1 p.
1835 Dallas, G[eorge] M[ifflin] and others. Philadelphia. To
JAN. 2 Martin Van Buren, [Washington]. Invitation to
a celebration of the battle of New Orleans. L. S.
2 p. (In the hand of H. D. Gilpin).
1835 Foster, W[illia]m. Boston. To Silas Wright, Jr., Washing-
JAN. 3 ton. Advice to Van Buren to avoid a course of
electioneering like Webster s; his own disinclina
tion to print Van Buren s reply; his own anti-
Masonic and Democratic principles; the essence
of a republican government; his candidacy for
the lieutenant-governorship; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1835 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To Smith Thompson
JAN. 5 Van Buren, Albany. Advice on courses and
methods of reading in law. A. L. S. 9 p.
1835 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. To [George Mpfflin]
JAN. 6 Dallas, and others, Philadelphia]. Declining
their invitation [Jan. 2] to the celebration of the
battle of New Orleans. A. Df. 3 p.
1835 Bancroft, George. Northampton, Mass. To Martin Van
JAN. 8 Buren, [Washington]. Sending the first volume
of his History; politics in Massachusetts ; a Demo
cratic paper to be established at Northampton;
inclosing a prospectus of the Hampshire Repub
lican by Chauncey Clark. A. L. S. 2 p.
1835 Beasley, R. G. Havre. To Martin Van Buren, [Wash-
JAN. 8 ington]. The President s message and the
French Treaty; effects of commercial measures;
faults in the management of the affair; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
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1835 Ward, [Henry Dana]. New York. To E[lam] Tilden, New
JAN. 9 Lebanon, N. Y. A new publication; the anti-
Masons, "the influential classes," and a nomina
tion for the presidency; an estimate of [Calhoun];
Van Buren s ability to unite the anti-Masonic
vote; the impolicy of the candidate s declaring
himself as an anti-Mason; etc. Copy. 4 p.
1835 V[an] B[uren], J[ohn]. Albany. To [Martin Van Buren,
JAN. 14 Washington]. On Van Buren s imprisonment
for debt bill (18 17) -18; a paragraph disavowed;
small bills; Marcy and the press; etc. A. L. S.
5 p.
1835 Lewis, William B[erkeley]. Washington. To Martin
JAN. 15 Van Buren, Washington. Inclosing a letter
from William S. Fulton; as to re-appointing Gov
ernor Pope; Fulton for the Senate; etc. A. L. S.
3 p. Private."
1835 Tilden, E[lam]. New Lebanon, [N. Y.] To Martin Van
JAN. 16 Buren, Washington. Sending a letter [Jan. 9]
from Ward ; the question of anti-Masonic support
in the presidential canvass; his own wish for
suggestions for a reply; Webster s candidacy;
etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1835 Paulding, J[ames] K[irke]. New York. To [Martin Van
JAN. 19 Buren, Washington]. The Senate s action on
the report on foreign relations; alleged claims
due to France; the President s course suggested;
his own plan to write for the Evening Post] etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1835 Vail, A[aron]. London. To [Martin Van Buren, Wash-
JAN. 22 ington]. The sensation produced by the Presi
dent s message; the change in French opinion;
the struggle of Tories to retain power; business
to be done; personal items; the questions of a
new appointment; etc. A. L. S. 9 p.
1835 Vaux, Roberts. Philadelphia. To William M. Gouge,
JAN - 24 Washington. Dread of the banking system;
the necessity of doing without bank connection;
etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1835 Watkins, Joseph S. Richmond, [Va.] To Silas Wright,
JAN - 29 Washington. Asking for a reply from Van
Buren to a former letter; the Senator not yet
elected; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
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1835 Livingston, Edw[ard]. Paris. To Martin Van Buren,
JAN. 29 [Washington]. His perplexing situation; no in
telligence from Washington; the reception of the
President s message; parties in France; personal
messages; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. "Private."
1835 Harris, Levett. Paris. To Martin Van Buren, [Washing-
JAX. 29 ton]. The reception given to the President s
message; change in attitude; the question of
paying claims; the appropriation bill to be re
jected; a defence of the King; a hint from the
Due de Bassano; etc. A. L. S. 8 p.
1835 Rives, Wplliam] C[abell]. Castle Hill, [Va.] To M[artin]
JAN. 30 Van Buren, [Washington]. Clay s report on
French relations to be criticized; the tone of
the President s message dignified; the senatorial
election in Virginia; rumored divisions in the
party at Washington; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1835 Mann, James. Wentworth Lodge. To Martin Van Bu-
JAN. 31 ren, [Washington]. The pedigree of a black filly
sold to John Perfect. L. S. 1 p.
1835 Goodin, Sam[ue]l H. Cincinnati. To Martin Van Bu-
JAN." 31 ren, Washington. The progress of reform in
government; Van Buren as Jackson s successor;
politics in Ohio; sending a book; etc. A. L. S.
6 p.
[1835 [Wright, Silas, Jr. Washington]. To William Foster.
JAX.] Van Buren s opinion that a reply should be
postponed; his attitude towards Free-masonry;
monopolies; etc. A. Df. of Van Buren. 3 p.
"Confidential."
1835 Parmelee, T. U. Middletown, Conn. To Martin Van
FEB. 7 Buren, Washington. The State elections; Van
Buren asked to intervene; his own influence and
expected reward; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1835 Burgett, John P. Whitestown, [N. Y.] To Martin Van
FEB. 7 Buren, Washington. Proceedings in a town
meeting; maneuvers of the Whigs; his own vote
challenged; Whig nominations; etc. A. L. S.
2 p.
1835 Wright, Silas, Jr. Washington. To Joseph S. Watkins,
FEB. 9 [Richmond]. Answering inquiries as to Van
Buren s conduct in regard to Clinton, 1812, the
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Wright, Silas, Jr. Continued.
Missouri question, Rufus King for United States
senator, 1812, and the tariff law of 1828; inclosing
printed documents. A. L. S. 5 p.
1835 Massachusetts Legislature, Republican members, Boston.
FEB. 10 To Andrew Jackson, Washington. Commending
the President s action on the Bank; the organi
zation of the Democratic party in Massachusetts.
Printed. 2 p.
1835 Petrikin, David. Danville, Pa. To Martin Van Buren,
FEB. 11 Washington. The political contest in Pennsyl
vania; asking Van Buren to win over Suther
land; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1835 Bates, B[arnabas]. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
FEB. 11 Washington. On a national convention and the
Presidency; R. M. Johnson for the vice-presi
dency; etc. A. L. S. 1 p.
1835 Bryson, David. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
FEB. 18 Washington. Political opponents in the Custom
house and Post-office; a delegation to visit Wash
ington; etc. A. L. S. 1 p.
1835 Parker, Rich[ar]d Eflliott]. Snickersville, [Va.] To Mar-
FEB. 22 tin Van Buren, [Washington]. Will be happy
to write to Silas Wright; his high services in the
panic days; Benton s good conduct; Virginia poli
tics to be stormy; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1835 Daniel, P[eter] Vpvian]. Richmond. To Martin Van
FEB. 22 Buren, [Washington]. Effect of the advices
from France; aid given to the Administration s
enemies; the critical condition in Virginia; in
fluence on the Baltimore Convention; Hugh L.
White s course; Clay not to consent to White s
promotion; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
[1835 [Donelson, Andrew Jackson. Washington]. To Martin
FEB. 23?] Van Buren, Washington]. The President s sug
gestion to tell Daniel not to despair. (Appended
to the above letter) . A. Df. 1 p.
1835 Brodhead, Dan[ie]l M. Harrisburg, [Pa.] To Martin Van
FEB - 23 Buren, [Washington]. His own election as a
delegate to the Harrisburg Convention; doubts of
Van Buren s nomination; prophecy of destruc
tion by his friends; George Wolf and Muhlen-
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Brodhead, Dan[ie]l M. Continued.
burg s candidacy; Van Buren represented as op-
posed to Wolf; Muhlenburg should retire; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p. Confidential."
1835 [Wright, Silas, Jr.] Washington. To [ , Harris-
FEB. 28 burg]. Deprecating the report that Van Buren s
friends intend interfering in the Pennsylvania
State elections ; answering a letter of [Feb.] 24.
A. Df. 2 p.
[1835 "Van Buren Ticket for delegates [from Massachusetts] to
FEB. ?] the National Convention." Printed.
1835 Morgan, C. S. Richmond. To Martin Van Buren, Wash-
MAR. l ington. As to documents to be used before the
election: no fear of his name s appearing; a meet
ing in the Senate Chamber on the bank question;
White s and Van Buren s chances; etc. A. L. S.
2 p.
1835 Ritchie, Thomas. Richmond. To Silas Wright, Wash-
MAR. 2 ington. As to a query prepared by a member of
the Virginia Legislature; the point a good one;
the inclosure asking for Van Buren s opinion on
slavery and as to his support of Rufus King;
etc. A. L. S. 2 p. (including inclosure).
1835 Welles, Gideon. Hartford. To Martin Van Buren,
MAR. 5 [Washingt on]. Almost out of favor at court; as
to withdrawing from office ; warning against some
Connecticut political workers; a testimonial in
his own behalf; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1835 Nathan, N. Harrisburg, [Pa.] To Martin Van Buren,
MAR. 7 Washington. The Convention; its action upon
nominations of governor and delegates to the
National Convention; people pledged to support
Van Buren ; another convention for Muhlenberg
and Van Buren; as to the vice-presidency; etc.
A. L. S. 2 p.
1835 Petrikin, David. Harrisburg. To Martin Van Buren,
MAR. 8 Washington. The action of the Harrisburg Con
vention; a caucus of the Wolf faction, with nomi
nations; a trick involved; good nominations to
be made in the May Convention; etc. A. L. S.
3 p.
1835 Daniel, P[eter] V[ivian]. Richmond. To Martin Van
MAR. 9 Buren, [Washington]. Progress of the scheme
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Daniel, Pfeter] V[ivian] Continued.
of treachery and defection; Judge White and
his candidacy; his relations to the enemy; why
he has entertained apprehensions; the French
negotiations; his own thoughts of visiting New
York; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1835 Saunders, R[omulus]M[itchell]. Washington. To Martin
MAR. 10 Van Buren, Washington. Sending a list of North
Carolinians [for office ?] A. L. S. 3 p. (includ
ing inclosure).
[1835 [Kane, Elias Kent. Washington]. To [Thomas Ritchie,
c. MAR. 10?] Richmond]. Van Buren s opinions on slavery;
what has been done in Congress ; deprecation of an
unnecessary discussion of the subject; etc. A.
Df. of Van Buren. 4 p. "Confidential."
[1835 Wright, Silas, Jr. [Washington?] To [Thomas Ritchie,
c. MAR. 10 ?] Richmond]. Answering inquiries [in Ritchie s
letter of Mar. 2] put in behalf of the Adminis
tration members of the Virginia Legislature
about Van Buren s opinions on Congressional
interference with slavery in the District of
Columbia and in the states. A. Df. of Van
Buren. 2 p. (Of. Ritchie s editorial, " Correc
tion" Enquirer, Mar. 12, 1835.)
. A. Df . of Martin Van Buren, Jr. 2 p.
1835 Penrose, Ch[arle]s B. Harrisburg. To Martin Van Bu-
MAR. 15 ren, Washington. No hope of Wolf s election;
good prospects of Muhlenberg s success, if nomi
nated; factions in Pennsylvania; etc. A. L. S.
3 p..
[1835? Cincinnati [Phoenix] new series, v. 13, no. 75. "An old
MAR. 16?] calumny once more and forever put down": an
editorial on the Butler-Spencer correspondence,
1832, Mar. 28-29, on Van Buren s alleged be
trayal of the identity of "Aristides." Clipping.
1835 Rush, Richard. Toledo, [O.] To M[artin] Van Buren,
MAR. 20 [Washington]. The boundary dispute between
Ohio and Michigan; force to be employed; his
own wish for influence to be brought to bear on
the Governor of Michigan; his hope and efforts
to avert strife. A. L. S. 3p. (Note of Jackson
appended : "Cannot advise governor of Michigan.
Ohio has no power to concentrate troops. Must
not support Ohio in her ursurped jurisdiction").
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1835 Parker, John A. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
MAR. 24 Washington. On his corresponding with the
Pope; a request for some authentic answer.
A. L. S. 2 p.
[1835 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. To [John A. Parker,
MAR. 24] Washington]. Facts about the "Popish plot."
A. Df. 4 p.
1835 Parker, J[ohn] A. Washington. To [Martin Van Buren,
MAR. 25 Washington]. Thanks for his reply; a stronger
stand of the Enquirer; etc. A. L. S. 1 p.
1835 Taney, R[oger] Bfrooke]. Baltimore. To Martin Van
MAR. 25 Buren, Washington. The vindication against
charges based on McLane s instructions conclu
sive; the change in the Post-office department;
its possible effect on the elections; etc. A. L. S.
2 p.
[1835 J[ackson], A[ndrew. Washington]. On the controversy
M AR . ?] between Ohio and Michigan. A. D. S. 2 p.
(With: Rush to Van Buren, 1835, Mar. 20).
1835 Doty, James Duane. Detroit, [Mich.] To Martin Van
APR 3 Buren, Washington. The political situation in
Ohio; the Northern boundary question involved;
etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1835 Gilpin, H[enry] Dplwood]. Philadelphia. To M[artin]
APR 5 Van Buren, [Washington]. Party differences in
prospect in Pennsylvania; the position of the
Whigs; no political movements by the Bank;
anxiety about Virginia; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1835 Rives, W[illiam] C[abell]. Castle Hill, [Va.] To [Martin]
ApR 10 Van Buren, [Washington]. On the elections for
Congress in the County; reform of the represen
tation; cross-examination of Van Buren from
Virginia; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1835 Butler, B[enjamin] Ffranklin]. New York. To M[artin]
APR. 17 Van Buren, [Washington]. General Tallmadge s
request for general letters of introduction from
Jackson and Van Buren for use in Europe ; Van
Buren and the Missouri question; etc. A. L. S.
4 p.
1835 Welles, Gideon. Hartford, [Conn.] To Martin Van Bu-
APR. 27 ren, [Washington]. The address of the Demo
cratic Convention; results of the election; claims
for credit and reward; suggesting John M[ilton]
Niles for office; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
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1835 Vaux, Roberts. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Buren,
APR. 27 Washington. Congratulations on political elec
tions; the question of the next President; Penn
sylvania s superfluity of sixpenny politicians;
Gov. Wolf s services praised; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1835 Parker, Rich[ar]d E[lliott]. Winchester, [Va.] To [Mar-
MAY 8 tin Van Buren, Washington]. The result of the
Virginia election; his own intention to support
the nominations of the Baltimore Convention; in
ability to attend as a delegate; the appointment
of Kendall condemned; a suggestion as to Van
Buren s favoring the President s proclamation;
etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1835 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To C[hurchill] C[al-
MAY 10 dom] Cambreleng, [New York]. On the rage for
speculation in New York; recommendation of
Oswego to Jesse Hoyt; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1835 Taney, R[oger] B[rooke]. Baltimore. To Martin Van
MAY 12 Buren, Washington. Kendall s appointment
popular; the Virginia elections; Benton s letters
and speeches ; the Convention and the vice-presi
dency; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1835 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. Sentiment for a Talbot
MAY 12 County, Ga., Fourth of July celebration. A.
Df. 1 p.
1835 Rives, W[illiam] C[abell]. Castle Hill, [Va.] To Martin
MAY 13 Van Buren, Washington. The differences with
France to be satisfactorily settled; the downfall
of the Wellington ministry; the Virginia elec
tions; his own proposal to come North; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1835 Vail, A[aron]. London. To [Martin Van Buren, Wash-
MAY 14 ington]. On an alleged article in the St. James
Gazette , the shiftings of ministries; his own
marriage; a position at Washington; Van Bu
ren s accounts with the Barings; etc. A. L. S.
6 p.
1835 Peyton, Balie. Sumner Co., Tenn. To H. M. Cryer,
MAY 15 White House, Sumner Co., Tenn. Van Buren
and a public improvement policy; a letter of
Martin Beaty and a conversation with Senator
[John] Tipton; Judge White s position; a request
for direct information on Van Buren s position;
etc. A. L. S. 6 p.
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1835 Buchanan, James. Lancaster, [Pa.] To Martin Van Buren,
MAY 21 Washington. Letcher on the political situation
in Kentucky; the Pennsylvania delegation to
the National Convention; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
"Confidential."
1835 Wright, Silas, Jr., Baltimore. To Martin Van Buren,
MAY 22 Washington. His own severe labors in the Con
vention; the Virginian delegation in a trouble
some position; an address to be prepared; etc.
A.L.S. 2 p.
1835 Stevenson, A[ndrew], and others. [Baltimore, Md.] To
MAY 23 Martin Van Buren, New York. Official notifi
cation of nomination for the presidency by the
National Republican Convention. Copy. 1 p.
(An undated fragment of Van Buren s answer
inclosed) .
[1835? [Van Buren, Martin, Washington]. To [William Cabell]
MAY 26] Rives, [Washington?] On the importance of
friendly personal relations to offset injurious
reports arising from the action of the Virginia
delegation in regard to the vice-presidency at
the National Convention; invitation to visit
Van Buren. A. Df. 3 p. "Confidential."
[1835 [Van Buren, Martin. New York?] To [Andrew Steven-
MAY ?] son and others, Baltimore]. Acceptance of the
nomination for the presidency. A. Df. 1 p.
(Fragments ; with : Stevenson and others to Van
Buren, 1835, May 23.)
1835 [Flagg, Azariah Cutting]. Comptroller s office, Albany.
JUNE l Circular on the redemption of Erie and Cham-
plain Canal stock. Broadside.
1835 Rives, W[ffliam] C[abell]. Castle Hill, [VaJ To [Martin
JUNE 2 Van Buren, Washington]. The vice-presidency;
his own attitude toward the nomination; his
intention to work for the party s success; the
French question; etc.; answering Van Buren s
letter of [May] 26. A. L. S. 4 p.
1835 Taney, R[oger] B[rooke]. Baltimore. To Martin Van
JUNE 2 Buren, [ Washington]. Congratulations on the
nominations; his own intention to prepare a
history of the Bank; Jackson s firmness; the
time of publication; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
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LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
1835 Sftevenson], A[ndrew]. Richmond. To [Martin Van Bu-
J UNE 5 ren, Washington]. Van Buren s letter to Ritchie
satisfactory; one word illegible; an address to be
prepared; the frank; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1835 Benton, Thomas H[art]. New Orleans. To Martin Van
JUNE 7 Buren, Washington. The nominations well re
ceived; his own belief that Van Buren will be
elected ; as to the rumor of his succeeding Mar
shall as chief justice; introducing Mouton; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1835 Wilson, Noah. [Findlay], O. To Martin Van Buren,
JUNE 8 Washington. Van Buren reported to have
strong prejudices in favor of the Catholic re
ligion; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1835 Parker, R[ichar]d E[lliott]. Snickers ville, Va. To Mar-
JUNE 18 tin Van Buren, [Washington]. The offer of the
commissionership of the Land Office; inability
to accept for private reasons; Virginia and the
vice-presidency; the position of Rives; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p.
1835 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. Washington. To Noah Wilson,
JUNE 20 [Findlay, O.] No foundation for the belief that
he favors the Roman Catholic religion. A. Df.
2 p.
1835 Allen, W[illiam]. Columbus, [Ohio]. To Martin Van
JUNE 20 Buren, Albany. The Legislature s passage of an
act appropriating money for running the bound
ary line; also a "compromise bill" (inclosed);
a conference to he beld with the President, who
must agree to conditions proposed; etc. A. L. S.
5 p. (including inclosure).
1835 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To John Murten?
JUNE 22 Thanks for suggestions. A. Df. S. 2 p.
1835 Brown, Ethan A[llen]. Cincinnati. To Martin Van
JUNE 24 Buren, [Washington]. Presenting [David T.]
Disney, speaker of the Ohio Senate; a committee
on the Michigan boundary dispute ; the need of a
compromise; etc. A. L. S. 5 p.
1835 Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom]. New York. To M[ar-
JUNE 24 tin] Van Buren, [Washington]. France irre
deemably disgraced; general readiness to sup
port the Administration in any course ; efforts to
create an American party; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
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243
1835 Garland, Hudson M. New Glasgow, Va. To Martin Van
JUNE 25 Buren, Washington. As to a rumored secret
understanding at Baltimore between North and
West against Southern principles. A. L. S.
2 p.
1835 Rives, W[illiam]C[abell]. Castle Hill, [Va]. ToM[artin]Van
JUNE 25 Buren, Washington. Edward Livingston may
be biased by attacks; the action of the Balti
more Convention final ; why the vice-presidency
is not favored; etc. A. L. S. 5 p.
[1835 Editorial: "Freehold tenure of office;" a denunciation of
JUNE?] Calhoun s report in the Senate, [Feb. 9, 1835],
on executive patronage. Newspaper clipping.
1835 [Van Buren, Martin.] Washington. To - . On in-
JUNE ternal improvements. A. Df. 12 p.
[1835 Van Buren, Mfartin]. To James Goodman and W[illia]m
JUNE ?] O. Kline, [Philadelphia]. Declining an invita
tion to a Fourth of July dinner of Democratic
citizens of the Third Congressional District,
Pennsylvania. Printed ; in the American Sentinel
(Philadelphia), July 10, 1835.
1835 Commercial Bulletin. New Orleans. Editorial on the
JULY 1 United States-Mexican boundary, headed li Tex
as, etc." Clipping.
1835 Saunders, R[omulus] M[itchell]. Raleigh, [X. C.] To
Ju- T Y l Martin Van Buren, Washington. Loss by fire;
movements of the Opposition; political candi
dates and prospects; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
[1835 Commercial Bulletin. New Orleans. Editorial on the
JULY 3?] historical basis of the claim of the United States
to Louisiana; including an extract "from the Bee
of yesterday." Clipping. With an anonymous
letter to Martin Van Buren, 1835, July 4.
1835 Anonymous. New Orleans. To [Martin Van Buren,
JULY 4 Washington?] On obtaining Texas; sending
an extract from the New Orleans Bulletin. 1 p.
1835 Whitfield, James, and L. W. Hudson. Eatontown, Ga.
JULY 6 To Martin Van Buren, Washington [forwarded
to Albany]. Questions as to his position on the
Bank, the tariff, internal improvements and
slavery. A. L. S. 2 p.
1835 Law, John. Vincennes, [Ind.] To Mfartin] Van Buren,
JULY 6 [New York]. Favorable political situation in
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Law, John Continued.
Western Ohio and Indiana; a talk with William
Henry Harrison ; as to Richard M. Johnson ; pre
diction of a great victory for Van Buren; the
movement of migration, and the effect on poli
tics; the State Convention; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
"Confidential."
1835 Anonymous. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Wash-
JULY 7 ington [forwarded to Albany]. The death of
Chief Justice Marshall; Daniel Webster sug
gested for the succession. 1 p.
1835 Marsh, J. B. and others. New York. To Martin Van
JULY 7 Buren, Washington [forwarded to Albany]. In
quiry as to his views on a national bank and in
ternal improvements. L. S. 2 p.
1835 Van Buren, Martin. New York. To the committee on a
JULY 13 dinner to Edward Livingston, [New York].
Declining their invitation to a public dinner in
honor of JCdward Livingston. A. Df. 4 p.
1835 Garland, Hudson M. New Glasgow, Va. To Martin Van
JULY 16 Buren, Washington. A clumsy story and fab
rication; the Convention and its dissatisfaction;
efforts of Whigs to discredit the nomination ; his
own dislike of the nomination for vice-president ;
the French matter; his own powers of prophecy
in the case of Leigh and Rives; etc. A. L. S.
3 p.
1835 Vail, A[aron]. London. To [Martin Van Buren, Albany].
JULY 18 A conversation with the King; opinions of Jack
son and Van Buren; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1835 Hammond, Jabez D[elano]. Cherry Valley, [N. Y.] To
JULY 19 N. R. Packard or Edwin Croswell, [Albany].
Sending a toast and article to be printed in the
Argus; his own opposition to Jackson and friend
ship to Van Buren ; Van Buren the most national
candidate yet offered; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
[1835] Spirit of the Times. Philadelphia. Editorial : "Coal trade
JULY 28 with France." 1 column.
1835 Van Buren, M[artin]. Albany. To C[hurchill] C[aldom]
JULY 30 Cambreleng, [N. Y.] Sending a questioning let
ter, of whose good faith he has doubts. A. L. S.
2 p.
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1835 Strother, G[eorge] F. [St. Louis?] To [Thomas H.] Ben-
AUG. 3 ton, [St. Louis?] Calling for satisfaction for
undue and improper language towards him;
Capt. Thomas sent to make arrangements.
Copy. 1 p.
1835 Fulton, William S. Little Rock [Ark.] " To the Public."
AUG. 4 On convening the Legislature of Arkansas Terri
tory. Printed ; in the Little Rock Gazette, August
4, 1835. 4 columns.
1835 Thomas, M. St. Louis. To G[eorge] F. Strother, [St.
AUG. 6 Louis ?] Colonel Benton s refusal to accept
Strother s letter. Copy. 1 p. (With: Strother
to Benton, 1835, Aug. 3.)
1835 Andrews, Sam[uel] C. Columbus, O. To Martin Van
AUG. 7 Buren, Washington [forwarded to Albany and
Oswego]. General order on the issue between
Ohio and Michigan. Broadside, with a manu
script addition.
1835 [Van Buren, Martin]. Saratoga Springs. Views on public
AUG. 11 lands; banks and paper currency. A. Df. 6 p.
1835 Butler, Charles. Geneva, [N. Y-.] To Martin Van Buren,
AUG. 13 Saratoga [forwarded to Oswego]. On the im
provement of a property. A. L. S. 2 p.
1835 Gwin, Sam[ue]l. Clinton, Miss. To Martin Van Buren,
A.UG. 15 [Oswego ?] Inquiry as to Van Buren s views
upon the principles of Clay s land bill and the
distribution of proceeds among the states; his
ow r n attitude; the political situation in Missis
sippi; the character of Plummer; the slavery
question; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1835 Gwin, Sam[ue]l. Clinton, [Miss.] To S[elah] R. Hobbie,
AUG. 16 Washington. Plummer s poor prospects; send
ing a letter [Aug. 15] for Van Buren; an election
bet; etc. A. L. S. 1 p.
1835 Fulton, W[illia]m S. Little Rock, [Ark.] To Martin Van
AUG. 17 Van Buren, [Oswego, N. Y.] Sending a copy of
his letter of the 4th, and asking Van Buren s
vie\vs; Lowndes s speech and the question of a
constitution; etc. A. L. S. 1 p.
1835 Parker, Rich[ar]d Eflliott]. Snickersville, Va. To Mar-
AUG. 21 tin Van Buren, [Oswego ? N. Y.] Virginia and
the vice-presidency; Rives not to divide the
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Parker, Rich[ar]d E[lliott] Continued.
party; the feeling aroused by Northern Aboli
tionists; Harrison the available Whig candidate;
etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1835 Jackson Democratic Citizens of Iowa County, Michigan.
AUG. 22 Mineral Point. Address to the Jackson Demo
crats of Western Michigan; signed by Charles
Bracken and two others. Broadside.
1835 Schley, W[illia]m. Athens, Ga. To Martin Van Buren,
AUG. 22 [Auburn ? N. Y.] Irritation caused by the Aboli
tionists of New York; Van Buren said to be in
favor of abolishing slavery; the necessity of an
explanation; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1835 Scholten, P. van. St. Croix. To Martin Van Buren, [Au-
AUG. 25 burn? N. Y.] Introducing Harold Oxholm.
L. S. 3 p.
1835 Saunders, R[omulus] M[itchell]. Raleigh, [N. C.] To
AUG. 25 Martin Van Buren, [Auburn? N. Y.] Results of
the elections for Congress and the Legislature;
a Van Buren majority; the Opposition s oppor
tunity to gain by the feeling aroused by the
Abolitionists; Taney for the Supreme Bench; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
[1835 [Louisville Public] Advertiser. Louisville, [Ky.] "Anti-
AUG. 25] abolition meeting in Philadelphia." Reprinted
from the American Sentinel [Philadelphia].
Clipping. (With: Lockhart to Van Buren, 1835,
Sept. 6).
1835 Strother, G[eorge] S. St. Louis, [Mo.] To Martin Van
AUG. 28 Buren, Washington [forwarded to Albany, thence
to Auburn, N. Y.] His own loyalty to Van Buren
and his reward by the government; etc. A. L. S.
13 p.
1835 Baptist, Richard H. Sycamore Grove, [Va.] To Martin
SEPT - 2 Van Buren, Washington [forwarded to Albany
and Auburn, N. Y.] Government founded on
public opinion; excitement over the vice-presi
dential nomination ; his own address at Mecklen
burg; the abolition agitation and Van Buren s
prospects; Virginia likely to favor Van Buren;
etc. A. L. S. 5 p.
1835 Van Buren, Mfartin]. Niagara. To [Andrew] Jackson,
SEPT - 5 Washington. Prince Henry of Holland to visit
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 247
Van Buren, M[artin] Continued.
Washington; Jackson s health; etc. [inclosing
Vail to Van Buren, 1835, July 18-21]. A. L. S.
3 p.
1835 Lockhart, J. J. Blakely, N. C. To Martin Van Buren,
SEPT. 6 Washington [forwarded to Albany]. Calling for
an opinion on the recent movements of the North
ern Abolitionists; inclosing a newspaper clipping
from the [Louisville Public] Advertiser [Aug. 25,
1835], giving account of an anti-abolition meeting
in Philadelphia. A. L. S. 2 p.
1835 Van Buren, Martin. Owasco, [N. Y.] To William Schley,
SEPT. 10 [Athens, Georgia]. Outlining his position on
slavery; answering Schley s letter of [Aug.] 22.
A. Df." 6 p.
1835 Flagg, A[zariah] C[utting]. Albany. Circular on pre-
SEPT. 10 miums on Erie and Champlain Canal stock.
D. S. (Broadside).
1835 Vaux, Roberts. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Buren,
SEPT. 16 [Owasco, N. Y.] Travels in New York; a visit
to Kinderhook; Van Buren s birthplace; Betsy
Bean s tavern; Pennsylvania politics; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p.
1835 Hobble, S[elah] R. Delhi, N. Y. To E[dwin] CrosweU,
SEPT. 25 [Albany]. Sending a letter from Samuel Gwin to
Van Buren. A. L. S. 2 p.
1835 Daniel, P[eter] V[ivian]. Richmond. To [Martin Van
SEPT. 25 Buren, Albany ?] Political agitation in Vir
ginia; domestic slavery; New York a center of
disturbance; calling for more action to prevent
the circulation of incendiary matter; proceedings
of a meeting ; Leigh ; Tyler ; etc. A. L. S. 7 p.
1835 Carroll, W[illia]m. Nashville. To John Williams, Knox-
SEPT. 27 ville, [Tenn.] As to receiving an appointment
from the General Government; what occurred on
the Mexican mission; proceedings of the [Ten
nessee] Legislature; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1835 Clinton, George W. Canandaigua, [N. Y.] To Martin
SEPT. 28 Van Buren, New York, [forwarded to Albany].
Asking for the clerkship of the Supreme Court
at Geneva. A. L. S. 2 p.
1835 Bracken, Charles. Card "to the public" on his relations
SEPT. 28 with Col. G. Wallace Jones. Broadside.
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1835 Democratic Republican General Committee of the City and
SEPT. 29 County of New York. Resolutions condemning
the abolition agitation. Broadside. (With:
Tyack to Van Buren, 1838, Nov. 4).
1835 Williams, John. Knoxville, [Tenn.] To Martin Van Bu-
OCT. 1 ren, Washington. Sending a letter from Gov
ernor Carroll; indorsing him for a Federal
office. A. L. S. 1 p.
1835 [Van Buren, Martin]. Albany. To L. W. Hudson, etc.,
OCT. 3 [Germantown, Pa.] Sending documents giving
his opinions on public questions; answering in
quiries of [July 6]. A. Df. 1 p.
1835 Davezac, Auguste. The Hague. To Martin Van Buren,
OCT. 4 [Albany]. The gloomy situation caused by the
agitation of the slave question; a request for
Van Buren s views; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1835 Lee, H[enry]. Paris. To M[artin] Van Buren, [Albany].
OCT. 6 Introducing Lieut. Munn [ ?], of the Navy, who
had a duel with a brother officer; his character;
etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1835 McWhorter, Geo[rge] H. Oswego, [N. Y.] To M[artin]
Nov. 1 Van Buren, [Albany]. About lots in Oswego.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1835 Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom]. New York. To M[ar-
Nov. 2 tin] Van Buren, [Albany]. Bank charters in the
District; his own views on banking; politics; etc.
A. L. S. 6 p.
1835 Burckle, C. J., and others. Oswego, [N. Y.] Circular of
Nov. 6 a citizens committee of Oswego County, on
the advantages of a proposed canal around
Niagara Falls. Printed. 2 p.
[1835 Tun-ill, J[oel]. Oswego, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Buren,
Nov. 6?] Washington. On a ship canal round Niagara;
its effect on the value of property; etc. A. L. S.
2 p. (Appended to the above circular.)
1835 Hart, Samuel. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Buren,
Nov. 10 [Washington?] Announcing Van Buren s elec
tion as an honorary member of Democratic Club
No. 1, of Philadelphia; including an extract from
the constitution . A. L. S. 2 p.
1835 Irvine, W. N. Gettysburg. To Martin Van Buren,
Nov - 13 [Washington ?] Political affairs in Pennsylvania;
misconduct of office-holders; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
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1835 Holland, William M. Hartford, [Conn.] To Martin Van
Nov. 13 Buren, Washington. Sending his biography of
Van Buren. A. L. S. 2 p.
1835 Lee, Henry. Paris. To Mfartin] Van Buren, [Washing-
Nov. 14 ton]. On possible war with France; commercial
reprisals; a campaign by the French in the
United States outlined; calling out the slaves;
the exposure of seaports to attack; etc. A. L. S.
8 p.
1835 Mason, Charles, and others. Fredericksburg, [Va.] To
Nov. 16 Martin Van Buren, [Washington]. Offering a
public dinner. L. S. 2 p.
1835 Van Buren, J. M. Theological Seminary, Auburn, [N. Y.]
Nov. 17 To Martin Van Buren, Washington. The con
nection of families; his own history, prospects,
and desire for aid. A. L. S. 3 p. (Indorsed:
". . . Sent him $30 . . .")
1835 Simpson, John K. Boston. To Martin Van Buren,
Nov. 19 Washington. The chief justiceship; political
feeling in New England; a talk with Edward
Everett ; the question with France ; etc. A. L. S.
3 p. "Private."
1835 Van Antwerp, V. P. Terre Haute, Ind. To Martin Van
Nov. 20 Buren, [Washington]. On appointments for In
diana; dissatisfaction over the United States
District Judge [Holman]; objections urged
against him; Lane of little influence; charges
against Van Buren; etc. A. L. S. 10 p.
1835 Beers, J[oseph] D! New York. To Martin Van Buren,
Nov. 21 [Washington]. The Morris Canal Bank and pub
lic deposits; weakness of the institution; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p.
1835 Marcy, Wplliam] Lfearned]. Albany. To Martin Van
Nov. 22 Buren, [Washington]. Asking what shall be
said on abolition in a message. A. L. S. 1 p.
1835 Bracken, Charles. Iowa Co., Michigan Ty. To Martin
Nov. 25 Van Buren, Washington. Charges of peculation
against General Harrison; Wisconsin soon to
have population enough to be a state; his own
wish to be marshal; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1835 V[an] Rensselaer, Sftephen]. Albany. To Martin Van
Nov. 25 Buren, [Washington]. In behalf of [Lewis
Morris] Wilkins, cashiered from the Navy.
A. L. S. 2 p.
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[1835 V[an] B[uren], M[artin. Washington]. To [Andrew Jack-
c. Nov. 29?] son, Washington]. Inclosing a paper on the case
of [Midshipman Wilkins]. A. N. S. 1 p.
[1835 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. To William M. Hol-
Nov. ?] land, [Hartford, Conn.] Gratification with the
biography; B.F.Butler to point out some defects;
etc. A. Df. 4 p.
[1835 [Van Buren, Martin, and [Benjamin Franklin] Butler,
Nov. ?J Washington]. To William L[earned] Marcy,
[Albany]. Sending a sketch of subjects proper
to be treated in the message ; the demands of the
South; answering Marcy to Van Buren, 1835,
Nov. 22. A. Df. 7 p.
[1835 W., E. J. Two broadsides:
DEC. l?] [l] "The producer s election hymn, or an address
to poor men."
[2] " Election eulogy . . ."
1835 Marcy, W[illiam] Lfearned]. Albany. To Martin Van
DEC. 3 Buren, Washington. Explaining the meaning
of his " saying nothing"; little or no legislation
satisfactory to the South possible; etc. A. L. S
2 p.
1835 Kop, John M., and A. J. McCall. Hamilton College, [Clin-
DEC. 3 ton, N. Y.] To Martin Van Buren, Washington.
Notification of Van Buren s election to honorary
membership in the Phoenix Society. L. S. 2 p.
[1835?] Boston Daily Advocate. Editorial on the Masonic Con-
DEC. 3 vention at Washington, Dec. 7; the question of
dissolving the Masonic and the anti-Masonic
organization. Clipping.
1835 Catron, J[ohn]. Nashville. To Martin Van Buren, Wash-
DEC. 12 ington]. Asking an opinion on his plea in a
cause involving the Cherokees; political condi
tions favorable to Van Buren; views on Van Bu
ren as a lawyer; insidious attacks on Jackson;
office-seeking; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1835 Vaux, Roberts. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Buren,
DEC - 15 [Washington]. The President s message; the
French question; politics in the Southern states
and in Pennsylvania; his own wish for Jackson
to throw his influence in favor of Wolf; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
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1835 Foster, W[illia]m. Boston. To Martin Van Buren,
DEC. 15 [Washington]. On Freemasonry and a repub
lican government; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1835 Paulding, J[ames] K[irke]. New York. To Martin Van
DEC. 16 Buren, Washington. Commending the Presi
dent s message; his own apology for slavery in
the United States; lack of sympathy with the
Evening Post and the Times; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1835 Neale, Christopher ?] Alexandria, [Va.] To Martin Van
DEC. 18 Buren, [Washington]. The contest over mon
eyed corporation charters in Alexandria; the
importance of Alexandria in Virginia affairs; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1835 Vaux, Roberts. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Buren,
DEC. 19 Washington. The New York fire; the greatest
losers those who took sides with the Bank; etc.
A. L. S. 2 p.
1835 Elmendorf, Lucas. [Kingston, N. Y.] To Martin Van
DEC. 21 Buren, Washington. Impressions of the Presi
dent s message; war with France unjustifiable;
relations with Europe to be pacific, based upon
just treatment; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1835 Carr, D[abney] S[amuel?] Richmond. To Martin Van
DEC. 21-22 Buren, [Washington]. The subject of abolition
in the Governor s message; the discussion be
tween Gilmer and Garland; difficulty over the
vice-presidency; B arbour favored as a justice
for the Supreme Court ; later speeches on aboli
tion; Ritchie s wish for a copy of Holland s
book; etc. A. L. S. 5 p.
1835 Vail, A[aron]. London. To Martin Van Buren, [Wash-
DEC. 22 ington]. Keen expectation of the message; the
position of the French; domestic English politics;
etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
[1835?] Parker, Rich[ar]d E[lliott]. Retreat, Va. To M[artin]
DEC. 25 Van Buren, [Washington]. Proceedings in the
Virginia Legislature and in Republican caucus
relative to expunging the Senate s vote of
censure of President [Jackson, Dec. 26, 1833];
action on Governor [Tazewell s] "incendiary"
message [Dec, 7, 1835], and the Whig pressure
for anti-abolition legislation; his own connection
with these questions: Benton s promised expung-
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Parker, Rich[ar]d E[lliott] Continued.
ing resolutions [offered Mar. 18, 1836]; Jackson s
message [Dec. 7, 1835], especially the part rela
tive to France; the triumph of Ritchie [in his
election as State printer] and of [Peter Vivian]
Daniel [in his election as a member of the Execu
tive Council]; etc. A. L. S. 7 p.
[1835? Van Buren, M[artin]. [Washington]. To [Andrew Jack-
DEC. 26?] son, Washington]. Relative to the case of Mid
shipman [Lewis Morris] Wilkins. A. L. S. 1 p.
1835 Holland, W[illia]m M. Washington College, Hartford,
DEC. 30 [Conn.] To Martin Van Buren, [Washington].
Why his sheets had not been revised by B. F.
Butler; literary men in politics; difficulty in
selling the book; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
[1835] Gooch, C[laiborne] W. [near Richmond, Va.] To Martin
Van Buren, [Washington]. Jackson and Van
Buren hated by the aristocracy; mistaken policy
of Ritchie and the Enquirer; division of the
party; his own relations with Ritchie, Steven
son, Archer, and Campbell; etc. A. L. S. 7 p.
" Confidential."
[1835?] Burn, John. Manchester. "Bum s commercial glance,
by which merchants, manufacturers, spinners
. . . may . . . see the quantity of cotton yarn,
and all descriptions of manufactured cotton
goods, exported from . . . London, Liverpool,
Hull, Bristol, Goole, and Newcastle-upon-Tyne
. . . 1834." Broadside.
[1835?] Editorial: " [Philadelphia] County Delegation"; election
of delegates to the 4th of March [State] Conven
tion. Newspaper clipping.
[1835?] "Mr. Van Buren s Opinions [on the right of Congress to
abolish slavery in the slave states or the District
of Columbia; etc.]" Pamphlet. 28 p. (Con
tents: [1] Van Buren to Gwin, 1834, July 11;
[2] Wright to Ritchie, [1835, Mar. 10?]; [3] But
ler to Garland, 1835, March; [4] Jones to Van
Buren, 1820, Jan 19; [5] Van Buren to Jones,
1820, Jan. 20; [6] Van Buren to Suffern, 1834,
Jan. 15; [7] Extract from Van Buren s speech
in the Senate, 1827, [1828, Feb. 12-13], on the
vice-president s right to call to order for words
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"Mr. Van Buren s Opinions Continued.
spoken in debate; [8] Extract from Van Buren s
speech in the Senate, 1823, Dec. 29, on a pro
posed amendment to the Constitution changing
the mode of presidential elections).
1836 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. To Thomas S. Mea-
JAN. 2 cham. Acknowledging a cheese; New York
farming; etc. A. Df. 5 p.
1836 levy, C. Pickensville, Ala. To Martin Van Buren,
JAN. 4 Washington. His political services; an inquiry
as to how Van Buren voted on the Missouri
question; references. A. L. S. 3 p.
1836 Gibson, Geo[rge]. Boston. To Martin Van Buren, Wash-
JAN. 5 ington. As to Van Buren s position on the Ma
sonic question; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1836 D Oyley, Charles W. Greenville C. H., S. C. To Martin
JAN. 7 Van Buren, Washington. On crippling Calhoun
in his state; his own control of the Mountaineer;
belief in Van Buren s cause; letters of Foeder-
atus; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. " Private."
1836 Wright, W[illia]m. Boston. To Amos Kendall, Wash-
JAN. 7 ington. Van Buren and the Freemasons; no
reason for expressing an opinion; the effect of
Webster s anti-Mason letter; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1836 Morgan, C. S. Richmond. To Martin Van Buren, Wash-
JAN. 9 ington. As to a caucus on the vice-presidency;
Judge William Smith, of Alabama, the favorite;
the evil effect of Col. Johnson s candidacy; the
expunging resolution; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
" Confidential."
[1836 [Benton, Thomas Hart. Washington]. "A bill to pro-
c. JAN. 13?] vide for the future application of the surplus rev
enue deposited with the States, and of the stock
which may be received from the B[ank of the]
U[nited] S[tates]." A. D. 1 p. (Cf. Benton s
resolution of Jan. 25, 1836).
1836 Vaux, Richard. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Buren,
JAN. 14 [Washington]. The death of his father, [Roberts
Vaux]; asking for the original, or a copy, of his
father s last letter. A. L. S. 1 p.
1836 McLane, Allen. Wilmington, Del. To Martin Van Bu-
JAN. 14 ren, Washington. The Harrisburg Convention;
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McLane, Allen Continued.
Harrison nominated by the Whigs in Maryland ;
his own attitude; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Pri
vate."
1836 Hamilton, James Alexander]. New York. To Martin
JAN. 20 Van Buren, Washington. Deep apprehension
caused by the message; war in prospect; his
own hope that Van Buren has power to avert it;
etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1836 Rush, Richard. Sydenham, [Pa.] To M[artin] Van Bu-
JAN. 22 ren, [Washington]. As to letters to B. F. Hal-
lett; effects of Harrison s nomination on Penn
sylvania anti-Masons; resolutions not approved;
the message and documents on France; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1836 Vail, A[aron]. London. To [Martin Van Buren, Wash-
JAN. 22 ington]. France has come to terms; the agency
of the British government; the Ministry and
Parliament; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1836 Lee, James. New York. To Martin Van Buren, [Wash-
JAN. 23 ington]. Actuation in the State bank law; for
eign credits; existing confusion and uncertainty;
etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1836 Macon, Nath[anie]l. Buck Spring, [N. C.] To Martin
JAN. 24 Van Buren, Washington. A picture [of Van
Buren] not yet received. A. L. S. 1 p.
1836 Morell, George. Detroit, M. T. To Martin Van Buren,
JAN. 25 Washington. As to a report that he is to be
dropped because of an opinion on the territorial
governor. A. L. S. 3 p.
1836 Rives, W[illiam] C[abell]. Castle Hill, [Va.] To M[artin]
Van Buren, [Washington]. Marcy s message
and the abolition agitation; the President s mes
sage on France; Jefferson s rebuke to George
Hammond; political results in Louisiana and
Mississippi; etc. A. L. S. 5 p.
1836 Smith, W[illia]m. [Washington]. To M[artin] Van Bu
ren, [Washington]. A series of questions as to
Van Buren s views on public policy. A. L. S.
4 p.
[1836 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. To [Richard Vaux,
JAN -! Philadelphia]. Regret at his inability to send a
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 255
[Van Buren, Martin] Continued.
copy of [Roberts Vaux s] last letter; offering
other letters; message of condolence. A. Df.
4 p. " Substance only."
[1836 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. To [Lord Palmers-
JAN. ?] ton, London]. On the present difficulties with
France and Great Britain s offer of mediation.
A. Df. 13 p. (Incomplete).
1836 Irving, Washington. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
FEB. l [Washington]. On the reinstatement of Edgar
Irving in the Marine Corps; his resignation a
hasty act; the proposed mediation by England;
Van Buren s moderation counted upon to temper
Jackson s " heady valour;" etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1836 McWhorter, Geo[rge] H. Oswego, [N. Y.] To M[artin]
FEB. 2 Van Buren, [Washington], Sending a copy of a
memorial to the State Legislature on the Erie
Canal; Canada s passage of the Welland Canal
bill; congratulations; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
(Inclosure printed. 2 p.)
1836 Hamilton, James Alexander]. Nevis, [Dobbs Ferry,
FEB. 4 N. Y.] To [Andrew Jackson], Washington.
About some cotton and wheat seed; the happi
ness of his present life. A. L. S. 2 p.
1836 Whitcomb, James, and others. Indianapolis, [Ind.] To
FEB. 7 Martin Van Buren, Washington. Expressions of
confidence and support from the Democratic
Convention, held January 8; invitation to visit
the State. L. S. 1 p.
1836 Foster, W[illia]m. Boston. To Silas Wright, Jr., Wash-
FEB. 12 ington. Van Buren and the anti-Masons; rea
sons for the political action of the latter; his own
confidence in the great prudence of Van Buren;
etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1836 Rives, Wplliam] C[abell]. Castle Hill, [Va.] To M[artin]
FEB. 19 Van Buren, [Washington]. The final termina
tion of difficulties with France; Leigh s ratiocina
tions; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1836 Hunt, Hiram. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Wash-
FEB. 22 ington. Sending a question as to Van Buren s
views on the naturalization law and foreign office
holders, from the Native American Mutual Pro
tective Association of New York. A. L. S. 2 p.
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1836 Irving, Washington. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
FEB. 24 [Washington]. Delight at the President s mes
sage; a hope that the same spirit will mark all
the papers on the side of the Government; credit
given to Van Buren for the outcome; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1836 Carroll, W[illia]m. Nashville. To Martin Van Buren,
FEB. 27 Washington. Inclosing an address to the people
of Tennessee; preparations for the approaching
campaign; etc. A. L. S. 1 p.
[1836 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. To James Whitcomb
FEB.] and others, [Indianapolis, Ind.] Acknowledging
their letter of confidence [Feb. 7, 1836]; his in
ability to visit Indiana at this time. A. Df . 4 p.
1836 Pillow, Gideon J. Columbia, [Tenn.] To Martin Van
MAR. 2 Buren, Washington. Van Buren s letter on the
abolition movement approved; slanders against
Van Buren; the Tennessee press and public
opinion; wishes for his success; etc. A. L. S.
3 p.
1836 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. To [Junius Amis
MAR. 4 and others, Jackson, N. C.] Answering their
inquiry as to his views on slavery in the district
of Columbia. A. Df. 18 p. (Printed: " Opin
ions of Martin Van Buren . . . upon the po\vers
and duties of Congress . . ." under date Mar. 6,
1836).
1836 Mallory, J[ames] B. Richmond. To Martin Van Buren,
MAR. 5 Washington. Asking a statement as to Van
Buren s views on slavery in the District.
A. L. S. 1 p. (Printed: "Mr. Van Buren on
the War of 1812-15 . . .")
1836 Pierse, Allen. Lebanon, Ohio. To Martin Van Buren,
MAR. 6 Washington. His own support of Jackson;
promises of the Whigs; questions as to Van Bu
ren s views on a national bank, four years law,
slavery in the District, and instructions from
state legislatures to United States senators. A.
L. S. 2 p.
1836 Taney, R[oger] B[rooke]. Annapolis. To Martin Van
MAR - 7 Buren, Washington. On his own appearance
before the House of Delegates in support of Rev-
erdy Johnson s claim; efforts to make it a party
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 257
Taney, R[oger] B[rooke] Continued.
question; a bank matter connected with it ; the
mob spirit fostered; his own debt of gratitude
to Johnson ; action on his nomination to be post
poned; etc, A. L. S. 3 p. "Private."
1836 Vail,-A[aron]. London. To M[artin] Van Buren, [Wash-
MAR. 7 ton]. A letter to the President; his own willing
ness to remain with Andrew Stevenson for a time;
his future position at home or abroad; the Brus
sels mission; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1836 Taney, R[oger] B[rooke]. Annapolis. To Martin Van
MAR. 8 Buren, Washington. As to action upon his own
nomination; the political outlook in Maryland
favorable; the settlement of the French ques
tion; the new United States Bank; etc. A. L.
S. 3 p. "Private."
1836 Van Buren, Mfartin]. Washington. To [Philemon] Dick-
MAR. 8 erson, [Trenton, N. J.] As to an appointment;
inclosing a letter from [the applicant]. A. L. S.
i p .
1836 Groesbeck, John H. Cincinnati. To Martin Van Buren,
MAR. 11 Washington. On the Ohio Life Insurance and
Trust Company and its charter; its power and
influence; requesting Van Buren to express an
opinion with a view to influencing the election;
etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1836 [Van Buren, .Martin]. Washington. To [James B. Mal-
MAR. 11 lorjj Richmond]. Sending a copy of his letter to
North Carolina on slavery in the District of Co
lumbia; answering Mallory s letter of [Mar.] 5.
A. Df. 2 p. (Printed:. " Opinions of Martin
Van Buren . . . upon the powers and duties of
Congress . . . 1836").
1836 Vail, A[aron]. London. To Mfartin] Van Buren, [Wash-
M AR. 14 ington]. Van Buren s letter on mediation read
by Lord Palmerston; his own information on
French matters from Lord Palmerston ; all favor
able for the Liberals and all well disposed to
America; Stevenson to have an easy task; Van
Buren and the presidency; etc. A. L. S. 6 p.
1836 Brandon, Byrd. Huntsville, Ala. To Martin Van Bu-
M AR. 14 ren , Washington. Acknowledging Van Buren s
40803 10 17
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Brandon, Byrd Continued.
letter on the abolition movement ; activity of tho
Judge White faction; Van Buren to receive Ala
bama s vote; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1836 Taney, R[oger] B[rooke]. Baltimore. To Martin Van
MAR. 15 Buren, Washington. Suggesting Upton S.
Heath for the vacancy created by Judge Glenn s
resignation ; no delay or hurry wished upon his
own nomination; etc. A.L.S. 3 p. "Private."
1836 " Opinions of Martin Van Buren, Vice-president of the
[MAR. 15] United States, upon the powers and duties of
Congress, in reference to the abolition of slavery
either in the slave-holding states or in the Dis
trict of Columbia." Washington. Blair and
Rives. 1836. Pamphlet. 7 p. (Contents: [1]
Editorial from the Richmond Enquirer [1836,
Mar. 15; extract]; [2] J. B. Mallory to Van Buren,
1836, Mar. 5; [2] Van Buren to Mallory, 1836,
Mar. 11; [3] Junius Amis and others to Van
Buren, 1836, Feb. 23; [4] Van Buren to Amis
and others, 1836, Mar. 6).
1836 " Opinions of Martin Van Buren . . . upon the powers
[MAR. 15] and duties of Congress ... to which are added
sundry documents showing his sentiments upon
other subjects." Washington. Blair and
Rives. 1836. Pamphlet. 32 p. (Contents as
above; and, in addition, Butler to Garland, 1835,
Mar.; etc. Two copies, one incomplete).
1836 Taney, R[oger] B[rooke]. Annapolis. To Martin Van
MAR. 18 Buren, Washington. His own appearance before
the Legislature and his opposition to having
action on his nomination retarded or hastened
because of his engagement; mob spirit; etc.
A. L. S. 2 p. "Private."
1836 Dawson, Moses. Cincinnati. To Martin Van Buren,
MAR - 25 [Washington]. On agitation against the Ohio
Life Insurance and Trust Company; the effort
of the [Cincinnati] Republican to involve Van
Buren; sending an extract [Mar. 25] to show
what is being done; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1836 Parker, Stafford H. Port Royal, [Va.] To Martin Van
MAR - 28 Buren, Washington. As to the story of Van
Buren s favoring the Roman Catholics; the effect
upon the Baptists, etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
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1836 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. [To Hiram Hunt,
MAR. New York?] Unfinished reply to questions of
the Native American Mutual Protective Associa
tion of the City of New York. A. Df. 2 p.
[1836 V[an] B[uren], M[artin. Washington]. To [Andrew Jack-
MAR. ?] son, Washington]. Sending a letter of Governor
Carroll and two of Taney. A. L. S. 1 p.
1836 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. To [Stafford H.
APR. 4 Parker, Port Royal, Va.] Denial of any Roman
Catholic predilections. A. Df. 1 p.
1836 V[an] B[uren], Mfartin]. Washington. To Doom [?] and
APR. 5 Ramsay, [Cincinnati]. Sending a communica
tion to be printed in their journal, disavowing
alleged interference in local politics. A. Df.
S. 1 p.
1836 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. Washington. To M[oses] Daw-
APR. 5 son, [Cincinnati]. Inclosing a copy of his letter
Apr. 5] to the editors of the [Cincinnati] Repub
lican; thanks for his interest; answering Dawson s
letter of [Mar.] 25. A. Df. S. 1 p.
1836 "Mr. Van Buren s opinions. Correspondence." Pamphlet.
APR. 7- 10 p. (Contents: Williams to Van Buren, Apr.
7; Van Buren to Williams, Apr. 20; Williams to
Van Buren, June 9 ; Van Buren to Williams, June
14 and Aug. 8).
1836 Williams, Sherrod. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
APR. 7 [Washington]. Asking a statement of opinions
on the distribution of surplus revenues and pro
ceeds of public land sales among the states, the im
provement of navigable streams, -a United States
bank, and the constitutional power of Congress
to expunge. Printed ; in " Mr. Van Buren s Opin
ions. Correspondence," Apr. 7-Aug. 8, 1836,
p. 1. (With: Van Buren to Williams, 1836,
Aug. 8.)
1836 Penn, S|had S. ?], Jr. Louisville, [Ky.] To Martin Van
APR. 12 Buren, Washington. On Grundy s bill and the
Postmaster General; patronage centered in one
man; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. Confidential."
1836 Vail, A[aron]. London. To M[artin] Van Buren, [Wash-
APR. 12 ington]. His own future employment ; the possi
bility of aiding Stevenson for a time as secretary
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Vail, A[aron] Continued.
of legation; the possibility of a return to America;
suggestions about further service abroad; Wil-
kins s return; etc. A. L. S. 6 p.
1836 Gillespie, W. A., and others. Louisa Co., Va. To Martin
APR. 13 Van Buren, Washington. Asking his opinion on
the power of Congress to abolish slavery in the
District of Columbia; slaves as private prop
erty; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1836 Beardsley, S[amuel]. Albany. To Martin Van Bureri,
APR. 17 [Washington]. As to legislative action on canals;
railroad charters and banks; the restraining law;
Van Buren said to be against further extension of
the banking system ; employment of the dormant
surplus revenue; etc. A. L. S. 7 p.
1836 Van Buren, Martin. Washington. To Sherrod Williams,
APR. 20 [Washington]. Acknowledging Williams s letter
of Apr. 7; promising a full answer to inquiries
after the adjournment of Congress. Printed;
in " Mr. Van Buren s opinions. Correspondence,"
Apr. 7-Aug. 8, 1836, p. 1. (With: Van Buren to
Williams, 1836, Aug. 8).
1836 Ewing, Nath[anie]l. Vincennes, [Ind.] To Mfartin] Van
APR. 22 Buren, [Washington]. As to the powers of Con
gress over slavery ; the Southern people too sensi
tive on the subject; the states adoption of a
foolish system of internal improvements; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p.
1836 Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom]. Washington. To M[ar-
APR - 24 tin] Van Buren, [Washington], His own wish
for pressure to be brought at Albany to stop an
tagonizing important pecuniary interests; the
measure one of public good; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1836 Gemmill, J. M. Birmingham, Pa. To Martin Van Bu-
MAY 6 ren, Washington. Inquiry as to Van Buren s
attitude in regard to Catholicism, the late war
with England, and the elective franchise in the
New York Constitutional Convention; the po
litical situation in Pennsylvania. A. L. S. 3 p.
1836 Ward, Henry Dana. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
MAY 6 Washington. Sending a letter from the United
States Anti-Masonic Convention to Van Buren;
the nature of the Masonic oath; etc. A. L. S.
2 p.
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 261
1836 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To George M[ifflin]
MAY 11 Dallas, [Philadelphia]. His own inability to in
tervene to secure the appointment of Harris; his
rule not to meddle in such matters; etc. A. Df. S.
4 p.
[1836 [Henderson, Jo[seph]. Washington. To J. M. Gemmill,
MAY 14] [Birmingham, Pa.] Sending documents explain
ing Van Buren s position; answering Gemmill s
inquiry of [May 6]. A. Df . of Martin Van Buren.
2 p. (With: Henderson to Van Buren, 1836,
May 15).
1836 Henderson, Jo[seph]. Washington. To Martin Van Bu-
MAY 15 ren, [Washington]. Returning Van Buren s
draft for an answer to Dr. Gemmill s inquiry
[May 6]; copy sent to Dr. Gemmill, to appear
over Henderson s signature in the Huntington
Co. [Pa.] papers. A. L. S. 1 p.
1836 Owens, G[eorge] W. [Washington]. To Martin Van Bu-
MAY 16 ren, Washington. A report on abolition to be
presented to the House on the next day; Van
Buren requested to rally the Northern clans; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1836 Peyton, Balie. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
MAY 19 Washington. A former question on internal
improvements and Van Buren s reply; the ques
tion repeated; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1836 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. To William W. IP-
MAY 19 win and others, [Philadelphia]. Reply to the
question of the National Anti-Masonic Conven
tion. Draft, with corrections in Van Buren s
hand. 2 p.
. Copy. 2 p.
1836 [Triplett, Robert]. Near New Orleans. To - ,
MAY 24 [Richmond, Va.] His own relations with the
Texian government; his influence and arguments
with Santa Anna and Almonte; the United States
as umpire; etc. Copy. 2 p. (With: Ritchie to
Van Buren, 1836, June 9).
1836 Flagg, A[zariah] C[utting]. Albany. To Martin Van
MAY 27 Buren, [Washington]. The Legislature s action
and the public feeling; the governorship; the
Legislature moved by baleful influences; a sound
body to be gained in 1837; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
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1836 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. To Balie Peyton,
MAY 28 [Washington]. Promising to define his own at
titude on public improvements after the ad
journment of Congress; answering Peyton s
letter of [May] 19. A. Df. 3 p.
[1836? D[avies], E[dgar] W. [New York]. To Martin Van
MAY 28] Buren, Washington. The activity of political
enemies in New York; the Times lack of energy;
etc. ; noting inclosure [an essay on the Bank ?]
A. L. S. 1 p. "Private."
1836 Law, John. Vincennes, [Ind.] To Martin Van Buren,
MAY 28 [Washington]. A spirit of speculation rife; the
future destiny of the West; political matters in
Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Illinois; etc. A. L. S.
3 p.
1836 Gilleland, James C. Pittsburgh, [Pa.] To M[artin] Van
MAY 30 Buren, Washington. As to stating his position
on anti-Masonry; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1836 " A Whig." Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Wash-
MAY 30 ington. Van Buren s talents as a political man
ager; the disposition of the surplus revenue; the
Bank of the United States; etc. 3 p.
[1836 V[an] B[uren], M[artin. Washington]. To [Andrew Jack-
JUNE 4] son, Washington]. Inclosing a confidential let
ter from Thomas Ritchie [1836, May 9]. A. L. S.
1 p. (Indorsed: "Confidential to be shown to
Mr. Forsyth handed to him A. J.")
1836 Bryan, Jos[eph] H. Nashville. To Martin Van Buren,
JUNE 6 Washington. His own removal from North
Carolina; expressions of joy over the Texan vic
tory ; introducing Samuel P. Carson, Secretary of
State of Texas. A. L. S. 2 p.
1836 Daniel, P[eter] V[ivian]. Richmond. To [Martin] Van
JUNE 7 Buren, [Washington]. Van Buren s escape from
all the toils of the enemy; the abolition move
ment an example; misrepresentation inevitable;
Jackson said to have been invited to visit Eng
land; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1836 Dix, John A[dams]. Albany. To M[artin] Van Buren,
JUNE 7 [Washington]. Disagreeable legislative winter
bargain and sale; a purification possible; action
on internal improvements; pecuniary burdens
and banks; the claim of Miss Lawrence; etc.
A. L. S. 7 p.
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1836 Slidell, Alexander. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
JUNE 7 Washington. Sending a pamphlet on naval
matters; the reorganization of the Navy; etc.
A. L. S. 2 p.
1836 Ritchie, Thomas. Richmond. To [Martin Van Buren,
JUNE 9 Washington]. Sending letters on Texas affairs
from a Richmond correspondent, June 9, and from
[Robert Triplett], May 24; Van Buren s views on
annexation; how the measure is to be brought
about; Adams s position in Monroe s cabinet and
now; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. (Inclosure, 3 p.)
1836 ? Richmond. To Thomas Ritchie. Sending ex-
[JUNE] 9 tracts from his correspondent [Robert Trip-
lett] s letter, [May 24, 1836]; the question of
Texas and an independent government ; an ac
knowledgment by the United States; etc. Copy.
IP-
1836 Williams, Sherrod. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
JUNE 9 [Washington]. Dissatisfaction with Van Bu
ren s refusal to give an immediate answer to Wil
liams s inquiries of Apr. 7. Printed ; in " Mr. Van
Buren s opinions ..." Apr. 7-Aug. 8, 1836,
p. 1. (With: Van Buren to Williams, 1836,
Aug. 8).
1836 Democratic Committee of New York City and County
JUNE 13 (Alexander F. Vache" and others) . New York.
To Martin Van Buren, Washington. Submitting
a declaration of principles in favor of equal rights
and against monopolies. Copy. 2 p.
1836 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To Sherrod Williams,
J UNE 14 [Washington]. Answering Williams s letter of
[June 9]; reiterating his promise to reply to in
quiries after the adjournment of Congress.
Printed; in " Mr. Van Buren s Opinions . . .
Apr. 7-Aug. 8, 1836, p. 1-2. (With: Van Buren
to Williams, 1836, Aug. 8).
1836 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. To Dauphin County
JUNE 24 [Pa.] Citizens Committee. Declining their in
vitation to a Fourth of July celebration. A. Df.
5 p.
1836 Cooper, Thomas. Columbia, S. C. To Martin Van Buren,
JUNE 28 [Washington]. Thanks for Van Buren s aid in
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Cooper, Thomas Continued.
connection with the writer s petition for the
return of his fine. A. L. S. 1 p. (See Senate
Journal, 1835-6, p. 109, 466, etc.)
1836 Parker, Rich[ar]cl E[lliott]. Richmond. To Martin Van
JUNE 29 Buren, [Washington]. The deposit bill and its
effects; Texas and the reduction of the tariff may
be postponed; political action beginning in Vir
ginia; a senator in place of Leigh; etc. A. L. S.
4 p.
1836 Democratic Committee of the City and County of New
JULY 1 York in favour of Equal Rights and Opposed to
all Monopolies. New York. To Martin Van
Buren, Washington. Declaration of principles.
Copy. 2 p.
1836 Vache, Alexander F. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
JULY 1 [Washington]. Asking if Van Buren has re
ceived the letter of the Democratic Committee
of the City and County of New York, [1836,
June] 13; inclosing copy. A. L. S. 1 p.
1836 Republican Convention, Virginia. Proceedings of a con-
JULY 4 vention of Republican Delegates . . . held in
Fredericksburg, including an address to the
Republicans of Virginia. Pamphlet. 17 p.
(Auto, presentation copy of W. G. Minor.)
1836 Ramsey, William S., and others. Harrisburg, [Pa.] To
JULY 6 Martin Van Buren, [Washington]. Sending pro
ceedings of the Democratic Republican Young
Men s Convention; hostility to the Bank; etc.
L. S. 2 p.
\
1836 Van Buren, Martin. Washington. To the Democratic
JULY 8 Committee on equal rights, etc., of the City and
County of New York. Partial approval of the
declaration of principles. A. Df. 4 p.
1836 Blair, F[rancis] Pfreston]. Washington. To Martin Van
JlTLY 14 Buren, [Philadelphia?] On a charge against Van
Buren of speculating in public lands; letters from
Jackson in Tennessee; Kendall s project of an
express mail; its favor to the rich; Earle paying
the reformer; the land distribution scheme; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p. (With it is a note of Van Buren
denying any speculation in the public lands.
A. Df. 2 p.)
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1836 [Van Buren, Martin]. Philadelphia. To the Philadelphia
JULY 18 Committee. Declining their offer of a public
dinner. A. Df. of Martin Van Buren, Jr., with
corrections by Van Buren and H. D. Gilpin. 8 p.
1836 Patterson, Sam[ue]l D. Harrisburg, Penn. To Martin
JULY 23 Van Buren, [New York?] Sending authentic
proceedings of the Democratic Convention of
Young Men on July 4; prospects of success
bright; etc. A. L. S. 1 p.
1836 Claiborne, John F[rancis] H[amtramck]. Madisonville,
JULY 27 Miss. To Martin Van Buren, Albany. His own
plan to visit Europe; a request for an appoint
ment from the President, preferably as agent
of the Smithson bequest. A. L. S. 2 p.
1836 [Van Buren, Martin]. Albany. To Democratic Young
JULY 30 Men s Convention, Harrisburg. Gratitude for
their support; political and personal views; etc.
A. Df. 4 p. (Incomplete).
[1836 [Woodbury, Levi? Washington?] Answers to queries on
JULY ?] banking and currency in the United States and
foreign countries. Df. 3 p.
[1836 [Woodbury, Levi. Washington]. Notes on gold coinage
JULY ?] in 1836; the United States and the deposit
banks; currency. A. D. 3 p.
1836 Van Buren, M[artin]. Albany. To Andrew Jackson,
AUG. 5 Nashville. His own journey northward ; political
appearances; his letter to Sherrod Williams
[Aug. 8]. A. L. S. 4 p.
1836 Van Buren, M[artin]. Albany. To Sherrod Williams.
AUG. 8 Answering Williams s inquiry, Apr. 7, [1836].
Drafts. 109 p.
. Printed; in "Mr. Van Buren s Opinions.
Correspondence," Apr. 7-Aug. 8, 1836, p. 2-10.
. Printed, with the title, "A letter from
the Hon. Martin Van Buren . . . relative to the
Bank of the United States . . ." London, 1836.
Extract. 28 p. (Explanatory introduction, 6 p.)
1836 Olmstead, James. Binghamton, [N. Y.] To Martin Van
AUG. 11 Buren, Kinderhook. Dissensions in the Demo
cratic ranks of Broome County ; Van Buren the
man of the hour; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
[1836 Martin Van Buren s record on negro suffrage in the New
c. AUG. 11] York Constitutional Convention of 1821, headed:
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Martin Van Buren s record on negro suffrage, etc. Continued.
"Read!! Pause and Reflect. Van Buren in
favor of Negroes voting and opposed to the Poor
White Man s enjoying this inestimable privi
lege !" Broadside. (Printed extracts from the
Reports and Journal of the Convention, with
additions and comments).
1836 Harris, L[evett]. Paris. To Martin Van Buren, [Al-
AUG. 15 bany ?] On the report of the Secretary of State
against him, [June 18, 1835]; proofs of his inno
cence laid before the Due de Broglie ; a letter on
the French question communicated to Count de
Rigny, minister of foreign affairs; the extent of
his indiscretion; Forsyth s conduct; the Presi
dent s message; etc. A. L. S. 12 p.
1836 Summers, J[ameson] C. New York. To M[artin] Van
AUG. 20 Buren, [Lebanon Springs? N. Y.] Sending a
suggested reply to the "Declaration of Princi
ples" of the Locofoco Committee. A. L. S. 3 p.
1836 Ten Eyck, Egbert, and others. Watertown, [N. Y.] To
AUG. 21 James Le Ray de Chaumont, [Le Raysville,
N. Y.] Invitation to a farewell public dinner at
Watertown. Reprinted from the North Ameri
can, Watertown; preceded by editorial com
ment ; followed by the reply, Aug. 23. Clipping.
1836 Ingersoll, C[harles] J[ared]. Forest Hill, [Pa.] To [Martin
AUG. 21 Van Buren, Lebanon Springs ? N. Y.] Praising
Van Buren s letter to Sherrod Williams [Aug. 8];
the question of vested rights; nominations to
Congress; the State Convention; etc. A. L. S.
4 p.
1836 Jackson, Andrew. Nashville. To Martin Van Buren,
AUG - 2 Albany [forwarded to Lebanon Springs]. His
visit to Nashville; Tennessee not to go over to
the Federalists; his own return to Washington;
etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1836 Le Ray de Chaumont, [James]. Le Raysville, [N. Y.] To
AuG - 23 Egbert Ten Eyck, [Watertown, N. Y.] Declin
ing the proffered farewell public dinner. Re
printed from the North American, Watertown;
following Ten Eyck and others to Le Ray de
Chaumont, Aug. 21. Clipping. 2 columns.
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 267
1836 Van Buren, M[artin]. Saratoga Springs. To G[orham] A.
AUG. 25 Worth, [New York]. Assurances against appre
hension of misunderstanding; the currency and
the United States Bank; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1836 [Van Buren, Martin]. Saratoga Springs. To Balie Pey-
AUG. 26 ton, [Sumner Co., Tenn. ?] Sending a copy of
his letter [Aug. 8] to Sherrod Williams. A. Df.
I p. (Appended to: Van Buren to Peyton, 1836,
May 28.)
1836 Blair, F[rancis] Pfreston]. Washington. To Martin Van
AUG. 28 Buren, [Saratoga?] Letters from the President;
political news from North Carolina; the plan of
the Opposition; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1836 Moore, T[homas] P[atrick]. Harrodsburg, Ky. To Mar-
AUG. 28 tin Van Buren, [Saratoga?] On Poins s attacks
upon Van Buren in the Louisville Journal; Peter
G. Rives ; inclosing Smedley [etc.] to Van Buren,
1836, Aug. 28. A. L. S. 2 p. (including in-
closure).
1836 Smedley, John L., and others. Harrodsburg, Ky. To
AUG. 28 Martin Van Buren, [Saratoga?] Asking a denial
of his alleged connection with the [Minnebago]
Land Co. of New York, operating in the West
and borrowing from deposit banks. L. S. 1 p.
(With: Moore to Van Buren, 1836, Aug. 28).
1836 Rives, W[illiam] C[abell]. Castle Hill. To Martin Van
AUG. 29 Buren, Albany [forwarded to Lebanon Springs].
As to the papers of James Madison ; the Govern
ment might purchase; Van Buren s letter to
[Williams]; politics in Virginia; [Harrison]; etc.
A. L. S. 5 p.
1836 Bowmar, Herman. Versailles, Ky. To Martin Van Bu-
AUG. 29 ren, Albany [forwarded to Columbia Hall]. The
Indian question and war; the removal of the
Creeks and Seminoles; specie payment for land
too radical; lands for actual settlers; etc.
A. L. S. 5 p.
1836 Hiker, R[ichard]. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
AUG. 29 [Saratoga?] The letter to Williams praised; its
expression of cardinal principles of national
policy; must triumph over all and every combi
nation ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. Postscript marked :
II Confidential."
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1836 Van Buren, M[artin]. Saratoga Springs. To [Andrew]
SEPT. i Jackson, [Nashville]. Why he has not written;
his plans and movements; Jackson s letter to
Gov. Cannon; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1836 Buchanan, James. Lancaster. To Martin Van Buren,
SEPT. 3 Saratoga, [forwarded to Columbia Hall]. Van
Buren s views not "non-committal;" proceeds
of the sale of public lands; his own re-election;
etc. A. L. S. 1 p.
1836 Wright, Silas, Jr. Canton, [N. Y.] To Martin Van
SEPT. 4 Buren, [Lebanon Springs ? N. Y.] Ritchie s
conduct; Van Buren s letter to Williams; the
North Carolina election; news from the Western
states; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1836 Forsyth, John. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
SEPT. 5 [Lebanon Springs ? N. Y.] Personal and po
litical. A. L. S. 3 p.
1836 Daniel, P[eter] V[ivian]. Richmond. To Martin Van
SEPT. 7 Buren, [Lebanon Springs ? N. Y.] On Van Bu
ren s letter to Williams [Aug. 8]; the doctrine of
instructions; political Virginia and his own con
tributions; the situation in Pennsylvania; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1836 Kinnard, George L. Indianapolis, [Ind.] To Nathaniel
SEPT. 10 West, Indianapolis, [Ind.] The Cumberland
road; injury done to the interests of the State;
the political importance of the State; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1836 Van Buren, M[artin]. Lebanon, N. Y. To John L. Smed-
SEPT. 12 ley and others, [Harrodsburg, Ky.] Denying
charges of land interest and loans from deposit
banks. A. Df. 3 p.
. L. S. in the hand of Abraham Van Buren.
3 p. (Wrapper addressed to Wm. McAfee, Lex
ington, Kentucky; indorsed: " Opened through
mistake by Wm. McAfee;" stamped: "C. P.
office. Dead Letter. 20 Jany."
1836 West, Nath[aniel]. Indianapolis, [Ind.] To Martin Van
SEPT. 13 Buren, Albany. Sending a tetter [Sept. 10] of
Col. Kinnard; difficulties encountered in the
State; political maneuvering and prospects; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 269
1836 Anonymous. Baltimore. To Mfartin] Van Buren, Al-
SEPT. 14 bany. Asking that he be non-committal on
Lowrie s retirement as secretary of the Senate.
IP-
1836 Gilpin, H[enry] D[ilwood]. Philadelphia. To [Martin
SEPT. 14 Van Buren, Lebanon Springs, N. Y.] Van Bu-
ren s letter to Williams; the Bank charter; Dal-
las s communication; the plan to run him for
Congress; personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1836 Fort, W[illia]m. Huntsville, Mo. To Lewis F. Linn, St.
SEPT. 16 Genevieve, Mo. Questions to Van Buren on
public lands; the contest in Randolph county;
splendid victory in Missouri; asking that his
letter be communicated to Van Buren; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
[1836 Birmingham Journal, Birmingham, Eng. Account of an
SEPT. 17] anti-slavery meeting in Birmingham on [Sept.
12, 1836]. Clipping. 5 columns. (Reprint; in
the St. Christopher Advertiser, [Basseterre], Nov.
[22?], 1836).
1836 Van Buren, Mfartin]. Albany. To J. J. Lockhart, Blake-
SEPT. 18 ley, N. C.] Sending material showing his views
on the movements of the Abolitionists. A. Df.
S. 4 p.
1836 Jackson, Andrew. Cincinnati. To Martin Van Buren,
SEPT. 19 Albany. His progress eastward; not to visit
New York; Tennessee politics; etc. A. L. S.
IP-
[1836?] Parker, Rich[ar]d E[lliott. Snickersville, Va.] To M[ar-
SEPT. 20 tin] V[an] Buren, [Albany]. Acknowledging re
ceipt of the correspondence [Apr. 7-Aug. 8] with
Sherrod Williams; the political situation; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p.
1836 Rives, W[illiam] Cfabell]. Oak Ridge, Va. To Martin
SEPT. 20 Van Buren, Albany. Van Buren s letter to
Williams; his own disagreement on one point;
politics in Virginia; Collier s defection; General
Harrison s progress in Virginia; etc. A. L. S.
5 p.
1836 Hamer, Th[omas] L. Georgetown, O. To M[artin] Van
SEPT. 22 Buren, [Albany]. The vote of Ohio to be cast
for Van Buren; the political contests for Con-
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Hamer, Th[omas] L. Continued.
gress; Thomas Morris and his statements; the
vote of Southern and Western states forecast;
etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1836 McKim, Isaac. Baltimore. To Martin Van Buren, Al-
SEPT. 23 bany. Republican electors have chosen no
State senate; a public town meeting at Balti
more ; a visit from General Harrison ; the reform
spirit strong; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1836 Christy, W[illia]m. New Orleans. To Martin Van Buren,
SEPT. 24 New York [forwarded to Albany]. The import
ant question of abolitionism; Van Buren should
declare himself at once; a newspaper to be
established which would publish his reply; etc.
A. L. S. 2 p.
1836 [Van Buren, Martin]. Albany. To J[ames] Alexander]
SEPT. 28 Hamilton, [New York]. His own inability to
give his future movements; Talleyrand and
Alexander Hamilton; etc. A. Df. 3 p.
1836 Gilpin, H[enry] D[ilwood]. Philadelphia. To Martin
OCT. l Van Buren, [Albany ?] Results of the township
election; General Harrison s visit; etc. A. L. S.
3 p.
1836 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
OCT. 2 Albany. Reasons preventing a visit to New
York; much sickness in the family; the political
horizon bright; Bell and White s poor chance;
etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1836 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Washington. To Martin Van
OCT. 8 Buren, Albany. About the repair of a gig; Jack
son s return and good health; the earliest elec
tion returns to be sent ; his own intention to buy
a home; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1836 Linn, L[ewis] F[ields]. St. Genevieve, [Mo.] To M[artin]
OCT. 9 Van Buren, Albany. Success in Missouri; his
own election apparently safe; Van Buren s letter
to Williams; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1836 Brown, Bedford. Caswell, N. C. To Martin Van Buren,
CT - n Columbia Hall, N. Y. [forwarded to Albany].
Political prospects in North Carolina; the elec
tion for governor no test; good tidings from
other Southern states; etc. A. L. S. 5 p.
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 271
1836 Atherton, C[harles] G[ordon]. Dunstable, N. H. To
OCT. 11 Martin Van Buren, [Albany]. Praise for Van
Buren s letter [Aug. 8] to Williams; the New
Hampshire electoral ticket; North Carolina to
awake; a prediction on the vote for President;
Georgia and Virginia in doubt; etc. A. L. S.
4 p.
1836 Logan, A. Beaver, Penn. To Martin Van Buren, Al-
OCT. 12 bany. A success for the United States Bank;
the State may go for Harrison, white slavery,
and the Bank; Van Buren s Catholicism; etc.
A. L. S. 2 p.
1836 Rives, Wfilliam] C[abell]. Castle Hill, [Va.] To M[artin]
OCT. 13 Van Buren, [Albany]. Political prospects in
Virginia very favorable; the good organization
of the party; Mrs. Randolph s death; Garland
the author of the "Jefferson" articles; his own
forbearance; Harrison s electioneering tour; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p.
1836 "Address of the claimants for spoliations by the French
OCT. 14 prior to 1800," adopted by the Convention in
New York, Oct. 13-14, 1836. Printed. 3 p.
1836 Ingersoll, C[harles] J[ared]. Philadelphia. To Martin
OCT. 14 Van Buren, [Albany]. The Philadelphia elec
tions and his own prediction; Dallas s letters on
the Bank; the Democratic majority in Philadel
phia County; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1836 "Castellano." [Madrid?] Description of a "romantico."
OCT. 25 Clipping, with an accompanying translation in
the hand of Cornelius Peter Van Ness.
1836 Gwin, Sam[ue]l. Clinton, [Miss.] To Martin Van Buren,
OCT. 27 [Albany ?] As to the probable outcome of the
elections in Mississippi; the country about Pon-
totoc; Judge Quitman s candidacy; the doubtful
and hostile counties; the license of the press; his
own political activity; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1836 Van Buskirk, Cfornelius]. Louisville, [KyJ To Martin
Nov. 5 Van Buren, Washington. Sending a gold-
mounted cane. A. L. S. 1 p.
1836 Patton, Benj[ami]n, Jr. Dayton, O. To M[artin] Van
Nov. 7 Buren, [Albany?] Sending returns of the presi
dential election; great excitement prevalent;
experiences of a Van Buren flagstaff; etc.
A. L. S. 2 p.
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1836 Rives, Wplliam] C[abell]. Castle Hill, [Va.] To Martin
Nov. 9 Van Buren, [Albany?] Virginia s vote given to
Van Buren; the effect of a double ticket; etc.
A. L. S. 2 p.
1836 Toland, Henry. Philadelphia. To M[artin] Van Buren,
Nov. 9 [Albany?] Reduced Democratic majority; the
amazing scarcity of money; Van Buren to get
the vote; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1836 Henry, H. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Albany.
Nov. 10 Van Buren has gained Pennsylvania; a wager
placed. A. L. S. 2 p.
1836 Democratic Press. Reading, [Pa.] The election in Berks
Nov. 15 County. Clipping. (With: Buchanan to Van
Buren, 1836, Nov. 18).
1836 Buchanan, James. Lancaster, [Pa.] To Martin Van Bu-
Nov. 18 ren, [Washington?] The election in Pennsyl
vania; what will save the party in that State;
Muhlenberg and the Senate; inclosing a clipping
from the Democratic Press, Reading, Nov. 15,
1836; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private."
[1836] Edmonds, J[ohn] W. [Hudson, N. Y.J To M[artin] V[an]
Nov. 18 Buren, Washington. Official canvass of Colum
bia County, New York. A. D. S. 1 p.
1836 Petrikin, David. Danville, Pa. To Martin Van Buren,
Nov. 18 Washington. Results of the Pennsylvania elec
tion; causes of a reduced majority. A. L. S.
2 p.
1836 lewis, W[illiam] Berkeley]. Washington. To [Martin]
Nov. 22 Van Buren, [Washington]. Sending a letter
from Ritchie ; the manner of laying it before the
President. A. L. S. 1 p.
1836 Peirce, Caleb. Chester, [Pa.] To Martin Van Buren,
Nov. 22 [Washington]. Application for office. A. L. S.
3 p.
1836 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To [John? Van Bu-
Nov. 22 r en, Albany?] News of the Southern and West
ern elections; Jackson s dangerous illness.
A. L. S. 2 p.
1836 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To John Van Buren,
Nov - 25 [Albany?] No final results can yet be sent; ap
prehensions about Mississippi; as to the Argus
and a libel suit; regret at deprivation of his so
ciety; Abraham s plans; Jackson s health; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 273
1836 Daniel, P[eter] V[ivian]. Richmond. To Martin Van
Nov. 27 Buren, [Washington]. Congratulations; Jack
son s health; his contest with the Bank; elec
tions in other states; abolition and its influence;
etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1836 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. To Thomas Ritchie,
Nov. 28 [Richmond]. The matter discussed in Ritchie s
letter to be laid before the President and care
fully considered; etc. Copy by Martin Van
Buren, Jr. 4 p.
1836 Proudfit, Abrfaham]. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
Nov. 28 Washington. Congratulations on the elections;
the New York Colonization Society; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
[1836? Jackson, Andrew. [Washington]. Memorandum on rec-
Nov. ?] ognizing the independence of Texas. A. D. 1 p.
[1836? [Van Buren, Martin. Washington?] To- . Assur-
Nov. ?] ances of continued personal regard despite po
litical differences; answering a letter of the 12th
inst. A. Df. 4 p.
[1836? [Van Buren, Martin]. To the Republican Committee of
Nov.?] Albany. Thanks for congratulations. A. Df . of
Martin Van Buren, Jr. 3 p.
1836 Poinsett, J[oel] R[obertsj. Columbia, S. C. To [Martin
DEC. 2 Van Buren, Washington]. Introducing Col. J. P.
Richardson; a letter given to Col. D Oyley.
A. L. S. 2 p. "Private and confidential."
1836 Moore, George W., and others. Indianapolis, [Ind.] To
DEC. 6 Martin Van Buren, Washington. Congratula
tions from Indiana electors; politics in Indiana;
etc. L. S. 2 p.
1836 Throop, E[nos] T[hompson]. New York. To M[artin]
DEC. 8 Van Buren, [Washington]. Congratulations on
the result of the elections; the report of the Sec
retary of the Treasury; paper money; the rem
edy for excessive issues; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1836 Law, John. Indianapolis, [Ind.] To Martin Van Buren,
DEC. 8 Washington. Sending the vote of Indiana; the
West to be looked to in future; the effect of the
specie circular; the election of a senator; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1836 Democratic Association of the Northern Liberties (Benj[a-
DEC. 9 min] E. Carpenter, [etc.], committee) . Northern
40803 10 18
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Democratic Association of the Northern Liberties Continued.
Liberties, Philadelphia. To Martin Van Buren,
Washington. Invitation to participate in a
celebration of victory. Printed circular; ms.
address and signatures all in the same hand. 1 p.
1836 Spencer, A[mbrose]. Albany. To Martin Van Buren,
DEC. 12 [Washington]. Why he did not aid in Van Bu
ren s election; a reminiscence; retirement from
politics ; felicitations on his election ; etc. A. L. S.
2 p. "Private and confidential."
1836 V[an Buren], M[artin]. Washington. To [Benjamin E.
DEC. 13 Carpenter and others, Northern Liberties, Phila
delphia]. Declining their invitation to a cele
bration of victory. A Df . of Abraham Van
Buren. 3 p.
1836 Boon, R[atliff]. House of Representatives, [Washington],
DEC. 21 To Martin Van Buren, [Washington]. Reason
for the senatorial vote in the Indiana Legislature;
his own democracy; the Harrison majorities in
the counties; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private."
1836 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. To John Van Buren,
DEC. 22 Albany. An [election] bet; President Jackson s
Texas message, the Telegraph, the Nullifiers, etc.;
the Treasury order, Webster, and the Opposi
tion; Van Buren s casting vote against Calhoun;
personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1836 Strong, Geo[rge] D. New York. To Levi Woodbury,
DEC. 24 Washington. Banks as government deposito
ries; the Commercial Bank overlooked; etc.
Copy. 3 p.
1836 Strong, Geo[rge] D. New York. To M[artin] Van Buren,
DEC. 24 Washington. Sending a copy of his letter to
Secretary Woodbury, [Dec. 24]. A. L. S. 1 p.
1836 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To - - Warren.
DEC. 25 Thanks for his congratulations. A. Df. S. 4 p.
1836 Pierce, Benjamin. Hillsborough, [N. H.] To Martin
DEC - 26 Van Buren, Washington. Gratification at the
election; Jackson s health; good wishes; etc.
A. L. S. 1 p.
1836 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. To George W. Moore
DEC - 29 and others, [Indianapolis, Ind.] Reply to their
letter of congratulation, [Dec. 6]. A. Df. of
Abraham Van Buren. 2 p.
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 275
1836 Van Buren, Mfartin]. Washington. To John Van Buren,
DEC. 30 Albany. His success in court; nothing decided
as to the Cabinet ; his own wish for Butler to re
main; questions pressing upon the President in
regard to Texas, Michigan, the Florida War, etc.
A. L. S. 4 p.
[1836?] Linn, L[ewis] F[ields]. To [Martin Van Buren, Washing
ton]. Prescription for stomach disorder. A. D.
S. 1 p.
[1836?] V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. Poughkeepsie, [N. Y.] To John
V[an] B[uren, Albany]. Disavowal of connection
with the "Woolen Meeting" of 1827, to be pub
lished in answer to [Jesse] BueFs attack, if [Ed
win] Croswell thinks best; the City [Tammany?]
meeting [Sept. 26, 1827 ?]; expenses; indorsement
of L. Gardinier [ ?] to Gov. Marcy, etc. A. L. S.
4 p.
[1836?] [Van Buren, Martin]. To - , [Tenn. ?] Answering
inquiries as to his attitude toward internal im
provements. A. Df. 17 p. (Incomplete).
[1836?] G[ilpin], H[enry] D[ilwood]. Life of Martin Van Buren.
Pamphlet. 14 p. (Headed: "Martin Van Bu
ren" on all odd pages; on the even pages,
"National portraits.")
[1836] " Surplus revenue"; opinions of Gen. William H. Harri
son and Martin Van Buren upon its distribution
among the states; New Jersey s share. Broad
side.
[1836?] [Van Buren, Martin]. To - . Letter, in the third
person, on Van Buren s negro suffrage vote and
abolition; sending a copy of the correspondence
with Sherrod Williams. A. Df. 4 p.
1837 Macon, Nath[anie]l. Buck Spring, [N. CJ To Martin
JAN. l Van Buren, Washington. Approving the Presi
dent s message; paper money; etc. A. L. S. 1 p.
[1837 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. "Notes [outline and
bet. JAN. draft of a speech] in anticipation of a casting
2 and 28] vote on the Cumberland Road [bill, S. 85]."
A. Df. of Abraham Van Buren. 31 p. (Bill
introduced Jan. 2; Van Buren retired Jan. 28.
See: Senate Bills and Resolutions, 1836-7; De
bates, XIII, p. 1019).
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[1837? [Van Buren, Martin. Washington?] Notes on Congres-
bet. JAN. sional legislation on internal improvements,
2 and 28?] especially the Cumberland Road, Apr. 30, 1802-
July 2, 1836. 29 p.
1837 Skinner, S. Milton. Naperville, [111.] To M[oses] Y. Til-
JAN. 3 den. On the price of government lands; the
present system a help to speculators; the posi
tion of the settlers ; the President s message ; the
question of claims; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1837 Flagg, A[zariah] C[utting]. Albany. To M[artin] Van
JAN. 11 Buren, Washington. On the collectorship in the
Niagara district; preparing for the Whig Legis
lature; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1837 Hallett, W. R. Mobile. To M[artin] Van Buren, Wash-
JAN. 12 ington. Commending Joshua Kennedy to his
notice ; Col. Johnson a dead weight ; Van Buren s
majority in Alabama; disapproval of the specie
order; a story about Van Buren; etc. A. L. S.
4 p.
[1837 "Democratic meeting of North Penn Township, [Pa.]"
JAN. 15 ?] (Michael Riter, President.) Proceedings. News
paper clipping.
1837 Viator, [Richard Rush]. London. To F[rancis] P[res-
JAN. 20 ton] Blair, [Washington]. The British govern
ment and the slave question; an unfortunate de
cision; limits of the power of Britain; slaves as
property; etc. A. Df. 7 p.
1837 Throop, E[nos] Thompson]. New York. To [Martin]
JAN. 28 Van Buren, [Washington]. As to his own stand
ing with Van Buren; no ill feeling toward Marcy,
Wright, and Flagg; Marcy s constraint; no con
nection with legislation for banks ; dissatisfaction
with Marcy; banks and railroads; Van Buren s
letter to Williams; the paper system; etc.
A. L. S. 17 p.
1837 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To the Senate.
JAN. 28 Farewell address. A. D. S. 5 p.
1837 Stevenson, A[ndrew]. London. [To Martin Van Buren,
JAN - 30 Washington]. Congratulations; fate of the pres
ent ministry; O Connell and Ireland; Brougham
and the Radicals; claims for shipwrecked slaves;
Jackson s message on Texas; the Secretary of
Legation; etc. A. L. S. 18 p. "Private."
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 277
[1837 Slidell, John. [New Orleans?] To Martin Van Buren,
JAN. ?] [Washington]. On SlidelPs defeat and [Alex
ander] Mouton s election as United States Sen
ator from Louisiana. A. L. S. 1 p.
1837 Tilden, E[lam]. New Lebanon, [N. Y.] To M[artin] V[an]
FEB. 2 Buren, [Washington]. On the report of the
Committee of Ways and Means on the tariff, and
a reduction in duties. A. L. S. 3 p.
1837 Van Buren, Martin. Washington. To Joel R[oberts]
FEB. 4 Poinsett, Georgetown, S. C. Offering the secre
taryship of war. A. Df. of Abraham Van Bu
ren. 2 p.
1837 Thomas, Joseph L. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Buren,
FEB. 5 Washington. Letter of congratulation. A. L. S.
Ip.
1837 Irving, Washington. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
FEB. 6 [Washington]. Asking for a letter of introduc
tion for his niece and her party to Gov. van
Scholten, St. Croix; Van Buren s election and
position; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1837 Parker, Rich[ar]d EQliott]. Washington. To [Martin
FEB. 7 Van Buren], Washington. On the composition
of the Cabinet; criticism of Cass and Dickerson;
representation from the Southern states; Vir
ginia s position; the situation in other states;
etc. A. L. S. 7 p.
1837 Throop, E[nos] Thompson]. New York. To M[artin]
FEB. 9 Van Buren, [Washington]. Governor Marcy not
a candidate for the collectorship; his own in
ability to account for Marcy s hostility; reasons
for making an explanation; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1837 Poinsett, Jfoel] R[oberts]. South Santee, [S. C.] To Mar-
FEB. 9 tin Van Buren, Washington. Accepting the sec
retaryship of war. A. L. S. 2 p.
[1837 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. Reply to the joint
FEB. 10?] committee of the House and Senate notifying
him of the result of the presidential election.
A. Df. 1 p.
1837 Van Ness, Cfornelius] P[eter]. Madrid. To Martin Van
FEB. 10 Buren, [Washington]. Forsyth s unfriendly feel
ings towards him; relations with A. Middleton;
Middleton s indiscretions of dress and speech;
278 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
Van Ness, C[ornelius] P[eter] Continued.
Eaton s maladroitness; allowances to Barry and
Eaton; Eaton s conduct and that of his wife;
etc. A. L. S. 8 p. "Confidential."
1837 Pretty man, Tho[ma]s G. Washington. To M[artin] Van
FEB. 11 Buren, Washington. Views on slavery. A.L.S.
3 p.
[1837 Ritchie, Thomas. Richmond. To Martin Van Buren,
FEB. 11] Washington. Excitement caused by the House
vote on abolition ; no division among the South
ern men; the arrest of R. M. Whitney; possible
dissolution of the Union; his own advice and
fears; fortunate that Van Buren is President.
A. L. S. 3 p. (Including a copy of an extract
from a letter to Ritchie, dated "Washington,
10th Feby.")
1837 Tallmadge, N[athaniel] P[itcher]. Senate Chamber,
FEB. 14 [Washington]. To Martin Van Buren, Seven
Buildings, [Washington]. The wish of the Sen
ate Committee on Foreign Affairs to consult his
views on Mexican affairs; suggesting an inter
view. A. L. S. 1 p.
[1837 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington.] To Nfathaniel P[itch-
FEB. 14?] er] Tallmadge, [Senate, Washington]. Declining
to give his views on Mexican affairs. A. Df.
3 p.
[1837 [Butler, Benjamin Franklin]. To Mfartin] Van Buren,
FEB. 15?] [Washington]. The President s approval of Van
Buren s letter [Feb. 14?] to N. P. Tallmadge; etc.
A. L. 1 p.
1837 Elliott, J[esse] D[uncan]. Port Mahon, Spain. To Wil-
FEB. 15 Ham B[erkeley] Lewis, [Washington]. Sending
papers relating to a controversy; his hope to com
plete his service; a visit to the Sultan; Arabian
horses; the Barton question; etc. A. L. S. 5 p.
" Private and Confidential."
1837 Butler, B[enjamin] F[ranklin]. Washington. To Martin
FEB. 15 Van Buren, [Washington]. Reasons why he can
not continue in the Cabinet ; regrets ; etc. A. L. S.
3 p.
1837 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. Washington. To B[enjamin]
FEB. 15 Ffranklin] Butler, [Washington]. Asking to see
PAPEES OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 279
V[an] B[uren], Mfartin] Continued.
him; promising not to distress him by pressing
upon him what may be disagreeable ; etc. Copy.
I p.
1837 United States House of Representatives. Washington. An
FEB. 16 act to prohibit the sale of public lands, except to
actual settlers, in limited quantities, and for other
purposes. [Senate 20.] Printed. 4 p.
1837 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To George M[ifflin]
FEB. 16 Dallas, [Philadelphia ?] The Cabinet; the Secre
tary of War to be taken from the South; offering
him the Russian mission; etc. A. Df. 3 p.
" Confidential."
1837 Democratic City and County Convention. Philadelphia.
FEB. 17 To Martin Van Buren, [Washington]. Proceed
ings and message to Van Buren. Printed. 4 p.
1837 Ely, William M. and Alfred B. Binghamton, [N. Y.] To
FEB. 17 Martin Van Buren, Washington. On the expedi
ency of abolishing the slave trade in the District of
Columbia. L. S. 2 p.
1837 Buchanan, James. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
FEB. 19 Washington. Pennsylvania s expectation and
demand for a representative in the Cabinet.
A. L. S. 1 p.
1837 Simpson, Henry. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Buren,
FEB. 20 [Washington]. On his claims to office and
his wishes. A. L. S. 3 p.
1837 Cuba, Deputies of. Madrid. "Protesta de los Diputados
FEB. 21 electos por la isla de Cuba a las Cortes generates
de la Nacion." Broadside. (With a memoran
dum from C. P. Van Ness. A. D. 1 p.)
1837 Cass, Lew[is]. Paris. To [Andrew Jackson, Washing-
FEB. 21 ton]. Reporting a conversation with the King;
a rumored offer to cede Cuba to England; the
Prince de Joinville s visit to the United States;
etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1837 Cameron, Simon, and Ovid F. Johnson. Harrisburg, [Pa.]
FEB. 24 To Martin Van Buren, Washington. As to
Pennsylvania s representative in the Cabinet;
their belief that Muhlenberg is the only man who
can be safely taken. L. S. 3 p.
1837 Santa Anna, Antonio Lopez de. To Martin Van Buren,
FEB. 25 [Washington]. At Manga de Clavo, recupera
ting; good wishes, Translation. 1 p.
280 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
1837 Vaughan, Cha[iie]s R[ichard]. London. To Martin Van
FEB. 26 Buren, [Washington]. His appointment to go to
Constantinople on a special mission; congratu
lations and good wishes; awaiting news from
Spain; the General s health; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1837 El Mundo. Madrid. ". . . Proyecto de constitucion [de
FEB. 26 la monarqula espanola] presentado a las Cortes
por la comision especial nombrada al efecto, que
se leyo a las mismas en la sesion del dia 24 de
febrero de 1837 ..." 4 p.
1837 Buchanan, James. Senate Chamber, [Washington]. To
FEB. 28 Martin Van Buren, Washington. Party strength
in Pennsylvania dependent upon a selection for
the Cabinet; no wishes for himself; etc. A. L. S.
IP-
1837 Patterson, Daniel F., George Bomford, and W. Noland.
FEB. [Washington]. Rates of wages in Washington
for men employed on public buildings or works,
[Jan.-Mar., 1837]. D. S. 1 p.
1837 Van Ness, C[ornelius] P[eter]. Madrid. To [Martin Van
MAR. 1 Buren, Washington]. On the reported arrange
ment between France and England as to Cuba;
how the hoax originated; efforts to borrow, and
military success; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1837 Guier, Geo[rge]. Philadelphia. To Henry Toland, Wash-
MAR. 3 ington. His claims to office; etc. L. S. 3 p.
1837 Ingersoll, C[harles] J[ared. Philadelphia]. To [John]
MAR. 3 Forsyth, [Washington]. Van Buren should an
nounce his ideas of rotation in office; an explor
ing expedition to the West; encouraging foreign
trade; personal griefs; Pennsylvania and the
Cabinet; his own position; etc. A. L. S. 14 p.
1837 United States Senate. Washington. Executive proceed-
MAR. 3-7 ings on the appointment of Alcee La Branche as
charge d affaires to the Republic of Texas; in
cluding President Jackson s message of nomina
tion, Mar. 3. Copy from the Executive Journal,
4: 631; 5: 17. 3 p.
1837 Van Buren, Martin. Washington. Inaugural address
MAR - 4 ... New York. G. Hopkins and Son. 1837.
Pamphlet. 12 p. (Three copies) .
1837 Republican General Committee (Peter Wendell and others) ,
MAR - 4 Albany, N. Y. To Martin Van Buren, [Washing-
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 281
Republican General Committee Continued.
ton]. Letter of congratulation. Signed by 41
members of the committee. L. S. 4 p.
1837 Toland, Henry. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Buren,
MAR. 9 [Washington]. Popular disappointment over the
failure of the President to sign the currency bill ;
the rescinding of the Treasury order; etc. A.
L. S. 2 p.
1837 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. To John Forsyth,
MAR. 9 [Washington]. Regret that he cannot remain
at the head of the Department of State ; his con
versation with Woodbury misunderstood; etc.
A. Df. 3 p.
. A. Df . of Martin Van Buren, Jr. 3 p.
1837 Worth, G[orham] A. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
MAR. 12 [Washington]. The deplorable state of the
moneyed affairs of the country; the situation in
New York; the quantity of specie and the work
it must do; the immediate repeal of the specie
circular urged. A. L. S. 4 p. "Private."
1837 Republican Convention. Suffolk, [Virginia]. " Proceedings
MAR. 13 of the Republican Convention held in Suffolk
on the 13th March, 1837." Norfolk, 1837.
Pamphlet. 8 p.
1837 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. Washington. Minutes of a Cabi-
MAR. 14 net council on the Northeast boundary. A. Df. S.
IP-
1837 lee, James. New York. To Martin Van Buren, [Wash-
MAR. 14 ington]. Great pressure on the money market;
the remedy to modify the Treasury order; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p.
1837 White, Campbell P. New York. To [Martin Van Buren,
MAR. 14 Washington]. On modifying the Treasury cir
cular. A. L. S. 5 p.
1837 Tallmadge, Nfathaniel] Pfitcher]. New York. To Mar-
MAR. 15 tin Van Buren, [Washington]. The Treasury
order; the currency bill; political aspects of the
questions; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1837 Lawrence, C[ornelius Van] W[yck?] New York. To
MAR. 18 Martin Van Buren, Washington. On the money
stringency. A. L. S. 5 p.
1837 Paulding, Jfames] K[irke]. New York. To [Martin Van
MAR. 18 Buren, Washington]. On Mr. Persico and stat
uary for the Capitol. A. L. S. 2 p.
282 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
1837 Bates, Joshua. London. To Martin Van Buren, Wash-
MAR. 18 ington. Congratulations; the cause of the dis
tressed state of commerce ; the balance of trade ;
about Aaron Vail. A. L. S. 5 p.
1837 Gaines, E[dmund] P[endleton]. Washington. To Joel
MAR. 18 R[oberts] Poinsett, [Washington]. Movements
of the troops proposed for the protection of the
Southern and Southwestern frontier. Copy.
5 p. (Appended note: "In addition to record
ing this letter in the letter Book send a copy of it
to the Gov r . of Florida the Governor of Arkan
sas, and the Governor of Louisiana. E. P.
Gaines." A. N. S. 1 p.)
1837 [Woodbury, Levi ? Washington]. To [Martin Van Buren,
MAR. 19 Washington]. On the probable consequences of
the repeal of the Treasury circular. 8 p.
1837 Wright, Silas. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Wash-
MAR. 21 ington. Condition of the mercantile interests in
New York; their attitude toward the Treasury
order; effect of the failure of the Josephs, New
York; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. "Private."
1837 Throop, E[nos] T[hompson]. New York. To [Martin]
MAR. 22 Van Buren, [Washington]. Friendly message;
their correspondence; the trouble at Albany;
etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1837 Ward, Eobert I. Louisville, [Ky.] To Martin Van Buren,
MAR. 22 Washington. On the Banks and the Treasury
circular; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1837 Jackson, Andrew. Smithland, Ky. To Martin Van Bu-
MAR. 22 ren , [Washington]. His journey homeward and
reception on the route; the Treasury order ac
ceptable to the people; the deposit banks; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p.
1837 Massachusetts Legislature, Democratic Members. "Con-
MAR - 23 vention of the Democratic Representatives of
the Legislature of Massachusetts." Printed. 2
p. (With: Turner, etc., to Van Buren, 1837,
Mar. 31 ; and with: Foster, [etc.], to Van Buren,
1837, May).
1837 Mann, A[bijah], Jr. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
[Washington]. On the paper money system.
A. L. S. 7 p. "Private."
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 283
1837 [Woodbury, Levi? Washington]. "Comparative view
MAR. 24 of condition of Louisiana banks, as presented in
Treasury report of Jan. 4, 1837, and report of
Committee of Legislature Feb., 1837." 1 p.
1837 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. Questions to his
MAR. 24 Cabinet on the repeal or modification of the
Treasury Order of July, 1836. A. Df. S. 3 p.
. Copy. 2 p.
. Copy. 1 p.
. Copy. 1 p. (Third copy indorsed:
"... Not submitted, as I decided to take the
entire responsibility & had . . . reason to be
lieve that the Cabinet would be divided . . .
M V B." The copies are in the hand of Martin
Van Buren, Jr.)
1837 Welch, Bartholomew] T. Albany. To Martin Van
MAR. 24 Buren, [Washington]. A pastoral letter. A. L.
S. 4 p.
1837 Mills, Rob[er]t. [Washington.] To Martin Van Buren,
MAR. 27 [Washington]. Questions on the public build
ings, Patent Office, Treasury, and grounds. L. S.
2 p. (With an appended memorandum of Van
Buren s opinion, Mar. 29).
1837 Cooper, Thomas. Columbia, S. C. To Martin Van Bu-
MAR. 27 ren, Washington. Sending his reply to an attack
upon Van Buren in the Charleston Mercury [of
Mar. 14] ; the question of abolition; etc. A. L. S.
1 p. (Clipping inclosed).
1837 Van Schaick, M[yndert]. New York. To Martin Van
MAR. 28-29 Buren, Washington. Election prospects; strin
gency of the money market ; the need of repeal
ing the Treasury order; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1837 Fletcher, Tho[mas] K. Nashville, [Tenn]. To Martin
MAR. 28 Van Buren, [Washington]. Reasons for not re
pealing the Treasury order. A. L. S. 4 p.
1837 V[an] B[uren], M[artin. Washington]. Notes in regard to
MAR. 29 the material, etc., for the Patent Office and the
Treasury. A. D. 3 p. (Appended to: Mills to
Van Buren, 1837, Mar. 27).
1837 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren,
MAR. 30 Washington. His arrival and health ; gratifica
tion at his reception; a review of his administra
tion ; the paper system and deposit banks in the
284 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
Jackson, Andrew Continued.
South and West; the Treasury order universally
popular with the working class; etc. A. L. S.
7 p.
1837 Spain, Cortes. Palacio, [Madrid]. Decree authorizing
MAR. 30 certain imports at Bilboa and San Sebastian, and
fixing duties ; included in: Isabel II, Cedula . . .
1 837 , Apr. 1 . Newspaper clipping. (With : Van
Ness to Van Buren, 1837, Apr. 4).
1837 Turner, John B., Junius Tilden, and Jonathan Nayson.
MAR. 31 Boston. To Martin Van Buren, [Washington].
Sending proceedings of the Convention of the
Democratic Representatives of the Legislature of
Massachusetts, March 23 and 24. L. S. 2 p.
(Printed inclosure. 2 p.)
1837 Smith, Thomas L. Washington. To . Correcting
MAR. 31 an injustice against Amos Kendall. A. L. S. 2 p.
[1837? [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. Speech to the Texan
MAR. ?] minister [Memucan Hunt ?] on the presentation of
his credentials. A. Df. 2 p.
[1837 Van Buren, Martin. To [Richard Elliott] Parker, [West-
MAR. ?] moreland County ?, Va.] Tendering the position
of attorney-general. A. Df. 7 p.
[1837 Van Buren, Martin. Washington. To [Andrew Jackson,
MAR. ?] Hermitage]. Gratification at the Surgeon-Gen
eral s report of the journey; Ritchie s view of the
Farewell Address; the Court of Inquiry; the
money market; memorials praying for the repeal
of the Treasury circular; the budget. A. L.
4 p. (Incomplete).
[1837? [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. To [George Mifilin
MAR. ?] Dallas, Philadelphia ?] On the appointment of
a secretary to the Russian legation. A. Df. 2 p.
"Private."
[1837 [Woodbury, Levi. Washington]. Statements on banking
MAR. ?] conditions:
[1] " Condition of deposit banks from about July to
November, 1836, as to discounts in each
State." Df. 2 p.
[2] " Comparative discounts in States Nov. 36 &
Mar. 37 by deposit banks about middle of
each month. Df . 2 p.
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 285
[Woodbury, Levi] Continued.
[3] " Comparative condition of deposit banks in dis-^
counts between July 31st, 36, & March 25th,
1837." Df. 2 p.
[4] "Exhibit of the comparative situation of banks
on the 1 July 1836 & the 1st March 1837."
Ip.
[5] " Table 4. Deposit banks Condition of at dif
ferent periods [Oct. 1, 1833-Mar. 1, 1837.]"
Ip.
1837 [Isabel II, by Maria Cristina]. Order, in pursuance of the
APR. l decree of Cortes, 1837, Mar. 30, on imports and
duties. Newspaper clipping. (With: Van Ness
to Van Buren, 1837, Apr. 14.)
1837 Taney, R[oger] B[rooke]. Baltimore. To Martin Van
APR. 1 Buren, [Washington]. On the appointment of
Murray; rejoiced that the specie order is to
stand; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1837 Democratic Convention Committee. Baltimore. To Mar-
APR. 2 tin Van Buren, [Washington]. Urging a state
ment of his views on rotation in office. L. S. of
John C. Legrand and Robert M. Welch. 2 p.
1837 Williams, John. Knoxville, [Tenn.] To [Martin Van
APR. 2 Buren, Washington]. On conditions under the
Cherokee treaty; the influence of Ross; force may
be necessary to remove the Indians from their
lands ; General Wool s good conduct ; etc. A. L. S.
3 p.
1837 Isabel II, by Maria Cristina. Cedula publishing the de-
APR. 3 cree of Cortes, 1837, Mar. 30, on imports and
duties. Newspaper clipping. (With: Van Ness
to Van Buren, 1837, Apr. 4).
1837 Toland, Henry. Philadelphia. To M[artin] Van Buren,
APR. 3 [Washington]. The situation becoming worse;
advising the repeal of the Treasury order; the
party to be prostrated. A. L. S. 3 p.
1837 Boon, R[attliffe]. Boonville, Ind. To Martin Van Buren,
APR. 4 [Washington]. The Treasury order unpopular
and not producing its intended effect; regret that
the currency bill did not become a law; etc.
A. L. S. 2 p.
1837 Van Ness, C[ornelius] P[eter]. Madrid. To Martin Van
APR. 4 Buren, [Washington]. The progress of the revo-
286 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
Van Ness, C[ornelius] P[eter] Continued.
lution in Spain; financial needs of the govern
ment; aid from England or France; smuggling
from England; the proposed constitution; ar
rangement with General Evans; etc. A. L. S.
6 p. (Clipping inclosed) .
1837 Read, John M[eredith]. Philadelphia. To Martin Van
APR. 5 Buren, Washington. The political situation in
Pennsylvania; Governor Wolf and rotation in
office ; removals must be made or the party lost ;
Pennsylvania misunderstood at Washington; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1837 Arnold, Robert. Perth Amboy, [N. J.] To Martin Van
APR. 5 Buren, [Washington]. The political situation in
New Jersey; more influence and talent to be
enlisted if the party is to be saved; about Col.
Joseph W. Scott; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1837 Barker, J[ames]N[elson]. Philadelphia. To M[artin] Van
APR. 5 Buren, [Washington]. Excitement over changes
in the Custom-house subsided ; a meeting to urge
removals; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1837 Westcott, James D[iament], Jr. Tallahassee, [Fla.] To
APR. 5 Martin Van Buren, Washington. Recommend
ing Col. William J. Mills for secretary of Florida.
A. L. S. 2 p.
1837 Steuart, W[illia]m. Baltimore. To Robert Mills, Wash-
APR. 6 ington. Rates of wages paid in Baltimore; rail
ing and flagging for the Washington monument;
etc.; answering Mills s letter of [Apr.] 4. A. L. S.
Ip.
1837 Strickland, William. Philadelphia. To Robert Mils,
APR. 6 [Washington]. On "the prices of labor" in
Philadelphia; answering Mills s letter of [Apr.] 4.
A. L. S. 1 p. (Notes appended by Mills on
11 Washington prices" and on Philadelphia prices
for iron pipe) .
1837 Rives, W[illiam] C[abell]. Castle Hill, [Va.] To M[artin]
ApR - 7 Van Buren, Washington. The Treasury circu
lar; its political effects injurious; adherence to
it would impose a great burden on the Adminis
tration; etc. A. L. S. 5 p.
1837 Gilpin, Hfenry] D[ilwood]. Philadelphia. To Martin Van
APR - 7 Buren, [Washington]. Rumored opposition of
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 287
Gilpin, Hfenry] D[ilwood] Continued.
the Secretary of the Treasury to the Treasury
circular; the good effect of that circular; local
politics; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1837 Linn, L[ewis] F[ields]. St. Geneview, [Mo.] To Silas
APR. 8 Wright, Canton, N. Y. Good opinion of the
Van Buren administration; the organization of
the House should be for legislation; Benton and
Rives; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1837 Buchanan, James. Lancaster, [Pa.] To Martin Van
APR. 8 Buren, [Washington]. Recommending Henry
Petrikin for a clerkship. A. L. S. 3 p.
1837 Reynolds, Levi, Jr. Chester, Penn. To Martin Van
APR. 8 Buren, [Washington]. The poor quality of the
House of Representatives; measures adopted
and mistakes made; discouragement about the
Democratic party; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1837 Cambreleng, C[hurchill] Cfaldom]. New York. To [Mar-
Am. 8 tin Van Buren], Washington. A meeting of
gamblers in land and stocks; the action of the
Bank no remedy ; the suspension of other banks ;
financial crisis natural and inevitable ; the cause
of the present crisis an excess of paper ; the Gov
ernment should deal with banks without circula
tion ; the specie order and the banks of the West ;
etc. A. L. S. 10 p.
1837 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To W[illia]m Cfabell]
APR. 8 Rives, [Castle Hill, Va.] Will welcome his ad
vice; the currency question; the situation of the
Western banks; etc. A. Df. S. 7 p.
1837 Barker, J[ames] N[elson]. Philadelphia. To M[artin]
APR. 9 Van Buren, [Washington]. The conduct of John
M. Read and Henry Simpson; a contest between
Henry and Stephen Simpson; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1837 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. To [John B. Turner
APR. 9 and others, Boston]. Acknowledging proceed
ings of the Convention of Democratic Represent
atives of the Legislature of Massachusetts [Mar.
23]. A. Df. 2 p.
1837 Flagg, Afzariah] C[utting]. Albany. To Martin Van
APR. 10 Buren, [Washington]. Effects of speculation; the
specie order should not be repealed ; the country
288 LIBRAKY OF CONGRESS
Flagg, A[zariah] C[uttingJ Continued.
entirely sound; the credit of New York State;
the progress of luxury and corruption; etc.
A. L. S. 5 p.
1837 Logan, Andrew. Beaver, Pa. To Martin Van Buren,
APR. 10 Washington. The influence of the Bank; Gen.
Samuel Power a candidate for marshal; his ca
reer; his own removal to Wisconsin territory or
Illinois, and his wish for office; etc. A. L. S.
3 p.
1837 Claiborne, John F[rancis] H[amtramck]. Madison Co.,
APR. 10 Miss. To Martin] Van Buren, [Washington].
Unparalled distress; the Treasury order the
greatest cause; some prices of plantations; what
is expected of Van Buren; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1837 "Fair Play. . . . Mr. Van Buren s Administration".
APR. 11 Clipping from the Charleston Patriot. (With:
Cooper to Van Buren, 1837, Apr. 14.)
1837 Lehman, Geo[rge] F. Philadelphia. To Martin Van
APR. 11 Buren, [Washington]. New Federal appointees
in Philadelphia should be in favor of the Gov
ernor; non-interference of the old office-holders
in the election; what the people expect; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p.
1837 Sutherland, Jacob. Geneva, [N. Y.] To Martin Van
APR - 12 Buren, [Washington]. Suggesting James Feni-
more Cooper as minister to Vienna. A. L. S.
4 p.
1837 Lewis, W[illiam] Berkeley]. To Martin Van Buren,
APR - 13 [Washington]. Sending a letter of Commodore
J. D. Elliott, of February 15. A. L. S. 1 p.
1837 Hudson, Eob[er]t E., and E. Gonon. Washington. To
APR - 14 Martin Van Buren, Washington. On their proj
ect for a telegraph line from New York to New
Orleans; their wish to exhibit a model of their
system. L. S. 1 p.
1837 Cooper, Thomas. Columbia, S. C. To [Martin Van
Buren, Washington]. Popular prejudice against
Van Buren ; his own favorable opinion ; the South,
slavery, and the tariff; the Treasury circular and
Texas; etc. ; inclosing a clipping from the Charles
ton Patriot, April 11. A. L. S. 2 p.
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[1837 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. Speech to [Edouard]
APR. 14] Pontois on receiving the latter s credentials as
French minister to the United States. A. Df.
4 p.
1837 Baltimore Democratic Convention, Committee. Balti-
APR. 15 more. To Martin Van Buren, [Washington].
Urging a statement of his views on rotation in
office. L. S. of John C. Legrand, [etc.]. 3 p.
1837 Cass, Lew[is]. Marseilles. To [Martin Van Buren, Wash-
APR. 15 ington]. On his way to the Levant; as to the
leave of Lieut. Prentiss; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1837 Philadelphia General Ward Committee. Philadelphia.
APR. 17 Resolutions on rotation in office. Copy (extract) .
1 p. (With: Phil. Gen. Ward Delegation, Com
mittee, to Van Buren, 1837, Apr. 26).
1837 Barker, J[ames] N[elson]. Philadelphia. To Martin Van
APR. 17 Buren, [Washington]. The meeting of the so-
called General Ward Committee, and that in the
Northern Liberties; who were the leading actors;
etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1837 Mifflin, Benj[ami]n. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Buren,
APR. 18 Washington. On Col. Simpson s activity in agi
tating the question of rotation in office; etc.
A. L. S. 2 p. (Inclosures: Three " volunteer
toasts" in Simpson s hand, two of them bear
ing other names).
1837 Barker, J[ames] N[elson]. Philadelphia. To Martin Van
APR. 19 Buren, Washington. Proceedings of the Gen
eral Ward Committee ; efforts of Read and Simp
son; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1837 Phelps, Thad[deu]s. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
APR. 20 Washington. The banks inability to increase
their specie; forbearance needed; imminent dis
tress; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1837 Throop, E[nos] T[hompson]. New York. To Martin Van
APK. 20 Buren, [Washington]. The Com[mercial] Bank
of Buffalo ; its condition and the charges made
against it ; the persecution attributed to Olcott ;
etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1837 Stevenson, A[ndrew]. London. To [Martin Van Buren,
APR. 22 Washington]. On an article in the Globe, un
friendly to himself; VaiPs opinion of it; Duer s
friendship for Van Buren. A. S. S. 2 p.
" Private."
40803 10 19
290 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
[1837 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. To [Andrew Jack-
APK. 24?] son] Donelson, [Davidson Co., Tenn.] Condo
lence on Mrs. Donelson s death; disappointment
at being unable to retain Donelson in office.
A. Df. 3 p.
1837 Van Buren, Mfartin]. Washington. To [Andrew] Jack-
APR. 24 son, [Hermitage]. His own peculiar and difficult
position; the dreadful state of the money market
in New York; a letter from Sir Charles Vaughan ;
a likeness of the King of England for Jackson;
appointments, the Cabinet, and state elections;
etc, A. L. S. 6 p.
1837 Wheaton, H[enry]. Berlin. To Martin Van Buren
APR. 25 [Washington]. Thanks for his appointment as
envoy at Berlin; the message; the Reporter of
the Supreme Court; commercial negotiations
with Germany; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private."
1837 McClure, John. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
APR. 26 [Washington]. A meeting of the merchants; dis
satisfaction over the result; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1837 Lane, Andrew. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
APR. 26 Washington. The importance of New York city;
the Treasury order should be repealed; etc.
A. L. S. 6 p.
1837 Philadelphia General Ward Delegation Committee (John W.
APR. 26 Ashmead, Henry G. Freeman, etc.) Philadel
phia. To Martin Van Buren, Washington.
Sending resolutions adopted by the Democratic
Ward Committee. L. S. 1 p. (Inclosure, 1 p.)
1837 Lewis, Morgan. New York. To [Martin Van Buren],
APR- 27 Washington. Warning against a deputation of
New York merchants. A. L. S. 1 p.
1837 Welles, Gideon. Hartford. To Martin Van Buren,
APR. 27 Washington. On appointments in Connecticut.
A. L. S. 2 p.
1837 James, J[ohn] W. Boston. To F[rancis] Pfreston] Blair,
APR. 27 Washington. As to articles on banks and bank
ing; cannot accept the position of assistant
editor offered; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1837 Anonymous. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Wash-
APR. 27 ington. On the specie circular and trade in
specie. 3 p.
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 291
1837 Throop, E[nos] T[hompson]. New York. To [Martin]
APR. 29 Van Buren, [Washington]. The number and
classes of failures ; " the anonymous letter"; the
poor affected; the immediate danger in the coun
try banks; the English banks and houses; ex
cessive credits and expansion of paper issues; the
specie circular; etc. A. L. S. 8 p.
1837 Daniel, P[eter] V[ivian]. Richmond. To [Martin Van
APR. 29 Buren, Washington.] Extraordinary measures
adopted in New York; extravagant speculation;
a method of dealing with the new diplomacy;
etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private."
1837 Patterson, K[obert]. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Buren,
APR. 29 [Washington]. Confidence entirely destroyed;
rescinding the Treasury order; a call for Congress
would produce relief; the domestic exchanges
and the Bank of the United States; etc. A. L. S.
6 p.
1837 Gilpin, H[enry] D[ilwood]. Philadelphia. To Martin
APR. 30 Van Buren, [Washington]. The crisis and poli
tics; the panic at a fortunate time; confined to
the commercial cities; Muhlenberg s prospects
and Pennsylvania politics; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1837 Hoyt, J[esse]. New York. To [Martin Van Buren, Wash-
APR. 30 ington]. The Merchants Distress Committee to
go to Washington; a threat of Draper; a Phila
delphia meeting; a rebuke to the Whigs; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1837 Taney, R[oger] B[rooke]. Baltimore. To Martin Van
APR. 30 Buren, Washington. Certain persons plotting
mischief; a suggestion to write to Howard or
McKim. A. L. S. 1 p. "Private."
[1837 Darcy, John S., and others. Newark, N. J. To Martin
APR. ?] Van Buren, Washington. Asking the revoca
tion of the specie circular, Julv 11, [1836]. L. S.
Ip.
[1837 [Trist, Nicholas Philip. Havana]. "Overtrading. 1 A. Df.
APR.?] 3 p.
[1837 "A Real Friend." New York. To [Martin Van Buren
c. MAY!?] Washington]. Reassurance; Morris Robinson,
Nicholas Biddle, and the merchants movement
in New York; the specie circular, the Bank of
England; etc. 2 p.
292 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
1837 Commercial Bulletin. New Orleans. Account of a meet-
MAY 4 ing of New York merchants, [April] 25, to devise
measures of relief for the present commercial
distress. 1 column.
1837 Neckar [Jacob Barker]. New Orleans. On the present
MAY 4 depression and the remedy. Clipping from the
New Orleans Commercial Bulletin. 2 columns.
[1837 [Butler, Benjamin Franklin. Washington]. To [the New
MAY 4?] York Committee of Fifty?] A draft for [Van
Buren s] answer to their application of [May 3 ?]
for a repeal of the Treasury order of July 11,
1836, an extra session of Congress, and an order
to the collectors of customs to [postpone collec
tions on duty bonds?], etc. A. Df. 3 p.
1837 Barker, Jacob. New Orleans. To [Martin Van Buren,
MAY 4 Washington]. The New York Committee; his
own reply under the signature of "Neckar"; a
special session of Congress; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1837 Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom]. New York. To M[ar-
MAY 6 tin] Van Buren, [Washington]. The affairs of
the Dry Dock Bank; a run on all the banks;
suspension of specie payments; etc. A. L. S.
3 p.
1837 Throop, E[nos] T[hompson]. New York. To [Martin]
M AY 6 Van Buren, [Washington]. Injunctions against
the Buffalo banks; his own relation to the Com
mercial Bank s downfall; inability to convince
the world of his innocence; his stock holdings;
the situation of the bank better than was sup
posed; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. "Private."
1837 Throop, E[nos] T[hompson]. New York. To [Martin]
MAY 7 Van Buren, [Washington]. On the bill filed by
Stebbins and unnecessarily harsh measures;
points he had overlooked ; his motives and pecu
liarities; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1837 Hamilton, James Alexander]. Florence. To [Martin
MAY 8 Van Buren], Washington. Inclosing a letter in
favor of Ambrosic s retention as consul; the case
of the Consul at Rome ; the inaugural message ;
etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private."
1837 Lehman, Geo[rg]e F. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Bu-
MAY 9 ren, [Washington]. Something necessary to har
monize his supporters; politics and financial
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 293
Lehman, Geo[rg]e F. Continued.
distress; theory of "two terms" in office;
Muhlenberg in the Cabinet, and Governor Wolf;
etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1837 Anonymous. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Buren, W T ash-
MAY 9 ington. Warning against the Girard Bank. 1 p.
1837 Cambreleng, C[hurchill] Cfaldom]. New York. To [Mar-
MAY 10 tin Van Buren], Washington. The Dry Dock
Bank and the ruin of the paper party; etc.
A. L. S. 1 p.
1837 Page, J[ames]. Philadelphia. To Amos Kendall, [Wash-
MAY 10 ington]. The situation in Philadelphia. A. L. S.
2 p. " Private."
1837 Gilpin, Henry D[ilwood]. Philadelphia. To Martin Van
MAY 10 Buren, [Washington]. The suspension of New
York and Baltimore banks; what is taking place
in Philadelphia; the Bank of the United States
and the Girard Bank; banks to suspend; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p. "Private."
1837 Throop, E[nos] T[hompson]. New York. To Martin Van
MAY 10 Buren, Washington. A crisis and panic; the
conduct of the banks; what is happening in Eng
land; a suspension of the safety fund law pro
posed; the suspension of specie payments general
and approved; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1837 Lehman, Geo[rge] F. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Bu-
MAY 11 ren, [Washington]. The banks in Philadelphia
and specie payments; forfeiture of charters; the
Treasury order should be maintained; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1837 Smith, Henry K. Buffalo. To Martin Van Buren,
MAY 11 [Washington]. On a newspaper paragraph and
its origin. A. L. S. 3 p.
1837 Gilpin, H[enry] Dplwood], Philadelphia. To Martin
MAY 11 Van Buren, [Washington]. Two letters:
[1] The sequel of the bank history begun in his letter
of [May 10]; meetings at the Exchange ; specie
in the Bank; the deposit banks; etc. A. L. S.
4 p.
[2] The suspension of specie payments and politics;
the issue of notes and making of loans; the law
imperative; the course of the Government;
awaiting instructions; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
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1837 Van Schaick, M[yndert]. New York. To Martin Van
MAY 12 Buren, [Washington]. All look to him for some
measure of relief; the crisis of an extraordinary
character; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1837 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren,
MAY 12 Washington. The maneuvers of the Bank in
the West; legislative history; Mississippi bank
rupt ; a claim against Mexico ; the Administration
record in seeking to check speculation a strong
one; his own rumored embarrassments; etc.
A. L. S. 6 p.
1837 Barker, J[ames] N[elson]. Philadelphia. To Martin Van
MAY 13 Buren, [Washington]. Solms s trip to Washing
ton ; his record and dependability ; a public meet
ing of merchants; the military ready for use; etc.
A. L. S. 2 p.
1837 Throop, E[nos] T[hompson]. New York. To [Martin]
MAY 13 Van Buren, [Washington]. Renewing activity
of business; who will be benefited; the suspen
sion of banks to be defended; a national bank
and the banking system; the politics in the situa
tion; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1837 Wright, Silas, Jr. Canton, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Bu-
MAY 13 ren, [Washington]. Causes preventing his writ
ing; political differences at Albany; Porter s re
gret at having left the House at Washington;
the Legislature and a banking law; etc.; send
ing a letter from Dr. Linn. A. L. S. 4 p.
1837 Saresche, V. M. Tuscumbia, Alabama. To Martin Van
MAY 14 Buren, [Washington]. On the condition of pub
lic opinion. A. L. S. 6 p.
1837 Gilpin, H[enry] D[ilwood]. Philadelphia. To Martin Van
MAY 15 Buren, Washington. A large public meeting of
the working classes against banks and issues of
small tickets by corporations; suits for unpaid
bonds ; Biddle s exculpatory letter ; etc. A. L. S.
2 p.
1837 Henshaw, David. Boston. To Martin Van Buren, Wash-
MAY 16 ington. The excitement caused by the order re
quiring specie for bonds at the custom-house and
at the post-office ; a meeting called ; etc. A. L. S.
Ip.
1837 Lewis, W[illiam] Berkeley]. Nashville, [Tenn.] To Mar-
MAY 17 tin Van Buren. Fletcher s visit to Washington;
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 295
Lewis, W[illiam] B[erkeley] Continued.
the banks of Tennessee and the payment of the
volunteers; embarrassment general; Armstrong
for governor; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private."
1837 Donelson, A[ndrew] JTackson]. Davidson Co., [Tenn.]
MAY 17 To Martin Van Buren, Washington. The loss
of Mrs. Donelson; some modifications in the
Treasury order drawn up by himself but not
submitted; the real distress heightened by the
efforts of the Bank; local politics; Jackson s
health; etc.; answering Van Buren s letter of
[Apr.] 24. A. L. S. 5 p.
1837 Foster, W[illia]m. Boston. To [Martin Van Buren],
MAY 17 Washington. The Democracy to adopt resolu
tions of confidence in the Administration; etc.
A. L. S. 1 p.
1837 Medary, Samuel. Columbus, [Ohio]. To Martin Van
MAY 18 Buren, [Washington]. The stoppage of the
banks and the political effect; Benton mint-
drops versus Biddle s paper rags; etc. A. L. S.
3 p.
1837 Booth, John B. Goshen, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Buren,
MAY 18 Washington. The views of the Orange Co.
Democracy on the specie circular; etc. A. L. S.
3 p.
1837 Me Whorter, Geo[rge] H. Oswego, [N. Y.] To L[evi] Wood-
MAY 19 bury, [Washington]. On the management of
public moneys. A. L. S. 3 p.
1837 Solms, [Joseph]. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Buren,
MAY 19 Washington. On the remedy for the present
situation. A. L. S. 3 p.
1837 Nicolson, John B. Boston Harbor. To Martin Van
MAY 19 Buren, [Washington]. As to an extra session of
Congress; a suggestion for fiscal reform. A. L. S.
3 p.
1837 Throop, E[nos] Thompson]. New York. To [Martin]
MAY 19 Van Buren, [Washington]. Bad news from Eng
land; the premium on exchange; dues to the
Government; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1837 Kane, J[ohn] Kpntzing]. Philadelphia. To [Martin Van
MAY 20 Buren, Washington]. On Macalester s plan for
resumption; Elihu Chauncey s plan outlined;
Cashier Jau don s opinion; etc. A. L. S. 5 p.
"Confidential."
296 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
1837 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren,
MAY 20 Washington. Recommending Henry Toland for
office; the Bank situation in Tennessee; etc.
A. L. S. 2 p.
1837 Graham, Cha[rle]s. New York. To [Martin Van Buren,
MAY 20 Washington]. On the payment of customs
bonds. A. L. S. 3 p.
1837 McWhorter, Geo[rge] H. Oswego, [N. Y.] To M[artin]
MAY 20 Van Buren, [Washington]. Sending a copy of
his letter to the Secretary of the Treasury; on
depositing public collections; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
[1837 Price, William M. [New York ?] To [Martin Van Buren,
c. MAY 20?] Washington]. Commending the call for the
[special session] of Congress, Globe, [May 15]:
describing conditions. A. L. S. 2 p.
1837 Brockenbrough, John. Richmond. To W[illia]m C[abell]
MAY 20 Rives, [Castle Hill, Va.] His views on the cur
rency situation; suggestions for a metallic cur
rency and Government commissioners to handle
the revenues; the July instalment under the
deposit law; etc. A.L. S. 7 p. (With: Brock
enbrough to Van Buren, 1837, May 22).
1837 Gilpin, H[enry] Dplwood]. Philadelphia. To Martin
MAY 21 Van Buren, [Washington]. On the course of the
Bank of the Metropolis; the scheme of the United
States Bank; the tone of sentiment excellent;
the rumored suspension of the Bank of England;
etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1837 Hoyt, J[esse]. New York. To [Martin Van Buren,
MAY 21 Washington]. Swartwout s position; "oppres
sive orders" from Washington; specie and the
payment of bonds; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1837 Throop, E[nos] T[hompson]. New York. To [Martin]
MAY 21 Van Buren, [Washington]. Swartwout blamed
rather than the Administration; etc. A. L. S.
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1837 National laborer, Extra. Proceedings of an adjourned
MAY 2 town meeting of citizens of the City and County
of Philadelphia. 2 p. (With: Stoever, [etc.],
to Van Buren, 1837, May 26.)
1837 Brockenbrough, John. Richmond. To [Martin Van Bu
ren, Washington]. Sending a copy of his letter
[May 20] to William C. Rives. A. L. S. 2 p.
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1837 Gilpin, H[enry] Dplwood]. Philadelphia. To Martin
MAY 22 Van Buren, [Washington]. A town meeting of
the laboring classes; Biddle s attempt to influ
ence; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1837 Anonymous. Near Philadelphia. To Martin Van Buren,
MAY 22 Washington. On relations with Texas. 5 p.
[1837?] [Dickerson, Mahlon. Washington]. To [Alexander James]
MAY 23 Dallas. Extract from instructions in regard to
the General Urrea. Copy. 1 p. (Indorsed: " To
the President.")
1837 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To [Andrew] Jackson,
MAY 23 Fountain of Health, Tenn. Sending "the con
stitutional carriage" and wine; astounding re
sults of the last few weeks; a special session of
Congress; rumored embarrassment of Jackson;
causes of the abuse of Jackson by "the Tory
school"; no word from Eaton; etc. A. L. S. 7 p.
1837 Kane, J[ohn] K[intzing]. Philadelphia. To [Martin Van
MAY 24 Buren, Washington]. Rumored proposition by
the Government to the United States Bank; no
indication of its policy given out; Pennsylvania
to favor a specie currency ; some public announce
ment should be made; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
"Private."
1837 Horn, Henry. Philadelphia. To [Martin Van Buren,
MAY 24 Washington]. The crisis and the political situa
tion; the effect of the Treasury order; the check
to luxury and speculation; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1837 Bates, Bfarnabas]. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
MAY 25 Washington. Opinion of New York Democrats;
political difficulties to be overcome; a proposal
to establish a new journal; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1837 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. To [William Cabell]
MAY 25 Kiv,es, [Castle Hill, Va.] Asking for his views on
the Bank question and distinct government agen
cies. A. Df. 4 p. "Confidential."
1837 Marcy, W[illiam] Lfearned]. Albany. To [Martin] Van
MAY 25 Buren, [Washington]. Suspension of the State
banks and forfeiture of their charters ; a measure
of relief; resumption in England after twenty
years suspension of specie payments; as to
what Congress can do; etc. A. L. S. 10 p.
1837 Stoever, Frederick], Israel Young, and Joseph Dean. Phil-
MAY 26 adelphia. To Martin Van Buren, Washington.
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Stoever, Frederick] Continued .
Sending resolutions of the citizens of the City and
County of Philadelphia on the suspension of
specie payments. L. S. 2 p. (Resolutions in
closed ; from the National Laborer) .
1837 Flagg, A[zariah] C[utting]. Albany. To [Martin Van
MAY 26 Buren, Washington]. The remaining instal
ments of the Federal surplus revenue and the
State loan law; distribution should be carried
out till Congress interferes; the crisis in New
York City; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1837 [Parker, Richard Elliott. Snickersville, Va.] To Thomas
MAY 27 Ritchie, [Richmond]. On the causes and rem
edies of the present situation. Copy. 6 p.
(With: Parker to Butler, 1837, May 29).
1837 Lane, Andrew. New York. To [Martin Van Buren,
MAY 27 Washington]. On the suspension of banks and
an entire paper currency; a national bank neces
sary; the tariff and equalizing imports and ex
ports ; the division of the surplus revenue ; power
and responsibility; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. "Pro
foundly confidential."
1837 Gilpin, H[enry] Dplwood]. Philadelphia. To Martin Van
MAY 28 Buren, [Washington]. A letter of gratitude; the
excitement past; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1837 Polk, James Kfnox]. Columbia, Tenn. To [Martin Van
MAY 29 Buren, Washington]. On the efforts of the Op
position to turn the panic to political account;
the special session of Congress; the bank mo
nopoly; local politics; etc. A. L. S. 6 p.
1837 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington.] To [F. Stoever, Israel
MAY 29 Young and Joseph Dean, Philadelphia]. Opinion
on the resolutions adopted by the citizens of
Philadelphia, A. Df. 2 p.
1837 Pearce, Dutee J[erauld]. Newport, R. I. To Martin Van
MAY 29 Buren, [Washington]. An anti-bank party form
ing; the resumption of specie payments by the
deposit banks; Rhode Island politics; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p.
1837 Parker, Rich[ar]d E[lliott]. Retreat, near Snickersville,
MAY 29 Va. To B[enjamin] F[ranklin] Butler, Washing
ton. Reading Gouge; inability to see how the
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 299
Parker, Rich[ar]d Eflliott] Continued.
entire banking system can be done away; send
ing an extract of a letter to Ritchie, May 27;
the Virginia banks; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. (In-
closure, 6 p.)
1837 Ellice, Edward. London. To Martin Van Buren, [Wash-
MAY 30 ington]. Introducing John Auldjo; the suspen
sion of cash payments by the Bank of England;
political affairs; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1837 Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom]. New York. To A[bra-
MAY 30 ham] Van Buren, [Washington]. As to the
length of the extra session; the impossibility of
making a bank director a Democrat; an issue of
Treasury notes; local agents of the Treasury; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p.
1837 Benton, Thomas H[art]. St. Louis. To Martin Van Bu-
MAY 31 ren, Washington. On the deposit banks and
government revenues; sale of the public lands;
to be in Washington in August; etc. A. L. S.
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1837 Foster, William, Abel Gushing, Abij ah Monroe, etc. BOS-
MAY ton. To Martin Van Buren, [Washington]. A
message from the Executive Committee of the
Democratic Representatives of the Legislature;
banks the enemies of republican institutions;
the specie orders upheld; etc. L. S. 7 p. (In-
closure, 2 p.)
1837 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. Memoranda of a
M AY Cabinet council on convening Congress in special
session and on measures to be submitted. A. Df.
3 p.
1837 Lindsley, Philip. Nashville. To [Martin Van Buren,
JuNE l Washington]. On oppressive measures of Gov
ernment towards the state banks. A. L. S. 4 p.
1837 Littell, E. Philadelphia, To Martin Van Buren, Wash-
JuNE 2 ington. Sending an article on the situation;
what measure of remedy is necessary. A. L. S.
1 p. (Article inclosed; newspaper clipping).
1837 Warfield, Henry R. Fredericktown, [Md.] To Martin
J UNE 2 Van Buren, Washington. On local politics and
his own services ; the character of Frank Thomas ;
etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
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1837 Harrison, A. G. Fulton, [Mo.] To M[artin] Van Buren,
JUNE 3 [Washington]. On the protection of the Western
frontier; should be noticed in the message; the
financial crisis; local politics; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1837 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To William Foster,
JUNE 3 and others, [Boston]. Acknowledging the mes
sage of Democratic members of the Massachu
setts Legislature. A. Df. 3 p.
1837 Rives, W[illiam] C[abell]. Castle Hill. To M[artin] Van
JUNE 3 Buren, [Washington]. Views on the bank ques
tion; his belief in the state bank system as
adequate to all fiscal wants of the government;
distinct government agencies; etc.; answering
Van Buren s letter of [May] 25. A. L. S. 6 p.
1837 Wright, Silas. Canton, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Buren,
JUNE 4 [Washington]. His own concern on what to
recommend greater than on the action of Con
gress; Dr. B s plan; politics in the question;
the belief of the people in banks; the constitu
tional powers of Congress over the currency;
will write to Benton, Rives, and Buchanan; etc.
A. L. S. 7 p.
1837 Buchanan, James. Lancaster, [Pa.] To Martin Van Bu-
JuNE 5 ren, Washington. Revenue should be collected
and disbursed without banks ; the deposit banks ;
an "agency" proposed; the advantages of Dr.
B s plan; etc. A. L. S. 6 p.
1837 Attwood, T. Speech in the House of Commons on the
[JUNE 5] financial situation. Clipping from the Liverpool
Mail, June 8. 2 columns.
1837 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren,
JuNE 6 Washington. A good editor of the Union want
ed; the suspension of specie payments; warning
against Pharisees; exhortation to go on without
turning; the outrageous course of the banks;
White s charge of corruption; the Cabinet; the
special session and a message ; etc. A. L. S. 7 p.
1837 Otis, H[arrison] G[ray]. Boston. To Mfartin] V[an] Bu-
JUNE 6 n>n, [Washington]. On Jackson s measures to
wards the United States Bank; the currency and
a bank; governments must yield to circum
stances; outline of an institution; etc. A, L. S.
lip.
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 301
1837 Van Ness, C[ornelius] Pfeter]. Madrid. To Martin Van
JUNE 7 Buren, Washington. Remarks and explanations
on his official conduct and removal from office;
the sacrifice of himself to make a place for Barry
and Eaton; the combination of interests against
him; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private."
1837 Welles, Gideon. Lewistown, [Pa.] To Martin Van Buren,
JUNE 9 Washington. As to appointing Holland to office ;
Henry L. Ellsworth; want of tact on the part
of the Globe; Leggett of the Plaindealer; etc.
A. L. S. 6 p.
1837 Gilpin, H[enry] D[ilwood]. Philadelphia. To Martin
JUNE 9 Van Buren, [Washington]. Accepting the office
of [solicitor of the United States Treasury]; his
successor [as United States district attorney]; etc.
A. L. S. 2 p.
1837 Van Ness, C[ornelius] P[eter]. Madrid. To [Martin Van
JUNE 10 Buren, Washington]. On a rumor of a loan by
England on the income of the Spanish islands in
America; political considerations involved; views
of Saco, representative of Cuba; movements of
the Pretender; etc.; inclosing a letter from
Dronyn de Lhuys, June 10. A. L. S. 4 p.
1837 Dronyn de Lhuys, E. To C[ornelius] P[eter] Van Ness,
JUNE 10 Madrid. Note on a rumored loan and commer
cial treaty between Spain and England. A. L. S.
IP-
1837 Bannatyne, Dugald. Glasgow. To the Editor of the
JUNE 12 Argus, [Glasgow?] On the situation of the
money market and a remedy for its difficulties.
Copy. 2 p. (With: Rae to Van Buren, Sep
tember 18, 1837.)
1837 Fanning, Edmund. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
JUNE 12 Washington. On a voyage of exploration to
South America. A. L. S. 1 p.
1837 Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom]. New York. To M[ar-
JUNE 13 tin] Van Buren, [Washington]. Recalling some
statements in a speech of his own of 1834 on
being independent of issuing banks ; etc. A. L. S.
IP-
[1837? "Old Amicus". [New York]. To M[artin] Van Buren,
JUNE 15] Washington. On increasing the army. 1 p. (In
the same hand as six other anonymous letters
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Old Amicus Continued.
on the frontier question: two of [1837 ?]; one each
of Feb. 25, 1838, "An Old Friend " ; Mar. 6, [1838];
Nov. 4, 1838, B. P. K.; Nov. 20, 1838, L. F.)
1837 Gates, T[heophilus] R. Philadelphia. To Martin Van
JUNE 16 Buren, Washington. On the "new period of
things." A. L. S. 3 p.
1837 Eaton, John H[enry]. Madrid. To Martin Van Buren,
JUNE 17 Washington. The unhappy situation of Spain;
the campaign of Don Carlos; the Constitution;
Jackson s removal of the deposits criticized; a
question as to leave of absence; etc. A. L. S.
3 p. "Private unofficial."
1837 Macon, N[athaniel]. Warren Co., [N. C.] To [Martin]
JUNE 18 Van Buren, [Washington]. Introducing Samuel
Seawell Jones. A. L. S. 1 p.
1837 " Mandamus case. Letter of the Postmaster General [1837,
JUNE 19-28 June 24] and opinion of the Attorney General
[1837, June 19] in reference to the power of the
Circuit Court for the District of Columbia to con
trol executive officers of the United States in
the performance of their official duties; also, an
exposition of the reasons of the Postmaster Gen
eral for refusing to execute a part of the award of
the Solicitor in favor of the Messrs. Stockton,
Stokes, and others." Washington. 1837. Pam
phlet. 76 p.
1837 Ingersoll, Charles A. New Haven, [Conn.] To M[artin]
JUNE 21 Van Buren, [Washington]. Recommending
Charles H. Pond for some appointment; political
matters in Connecticut; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1837 [Gouge, William M. Washington]. Draft of a request
JUNE [21?] [by Van Buren] for advice on questions to come
before Congress in special session on the national
revenues and the banks. Df., with corrections
by Woodbury and Van Buren. 7 p. "Private
and confidential." (Note on p. 1 : "One to Major
Donelson also 21 June").
[1837?] "Hancock." Communication to the New York American,
JuNE 21 setting forth a plan for banking and currency
reform. Clipping. 1 column.
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1837 Lee, James. New York. To Martin Van Buren, [Wash-
JUNE 22 ington]. The sale of goods in store to pay du
ties ; the position of the creditors of the Govern
ment; etc. A. L. S. 7 p.
1837 Wright, Silas, Jr. Canton, [N. YJ To Martin Van Bu-
JUNE 22 ren, Washington. His own wish to be able to
write without looking at the past ; people in favor
of the entire separation of the Treasury from
banks; Mr. Rives s letter; provisional resort to
Treasury notes; the payment of the fourth in
stalment of revenue to the states; when banks
can resume; etc. A. L. S. 5 p.
1837 Hamilton, James, Jr. Charleston, [S. C.] To Martin Van
JUNE 24 Buren, Washington. His own plan to visit New
York; his desire to see Biddle and bank presi
dents; his wish for Van Buren s counsel; the
position of the South; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
Private and confidential."
1837 Bleecker, H[armanus]. Albany. ToBenjaminF[ranklin]
JUNE 27 Butler, Washington. Sending a " Suggestion of
a plan to establish a fiscal agent for the United
States government", signed "H." A.L.S. 1 p.
(Inclosure, 9 p.)
1837 Averett, Tho[ma]s H. Halifax C. H., Va. To Blair and
JUNE 28 Rives, Washington. The opinion of Virginia
papers not to be taken as that of Virginia; anx
iety as to the course of the President; the ac
tion of the Legislature; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1837 Lewis, John. Frankfort, Ky. To Martin Van Buren,
JUNE 28 Washington. The pernicious influence of party
spirit; the Constitution violated in chartering the
Bank; the remedy; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1837 A Philadelphian. On the currency and the reform of the
JUNE 30 banking system. Clipping from the National
Gazette [and Literary] Register, 1837, July 20.
3 columns.
1837 Jennison, Timothy L. Cambridge, Mass. To [Martin
JUNE Van Buren, Washington]. On a desertion from
the Army and its punishment. A. L. S. 3 p.
1837 Mes, J[ohn] Mfilton]. Hartford, [Conn.] To [Martin
JULY 1 Van Buren? Washington?] Letters of William
C. Rives; financial system of the Federal Govern
ment; the three plans proposed; Mr. Brocken-
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Niles, Jfohn] Mfilton] Continued.
brough s scheme; the deposit banks and a state
banking system; the proposed substitute; a paper
currency; etc. A. L. S. 15 p.
1837 Hulme, Tho[ma]s. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Buren,
JULY l [Washington]. On the present crisis and perni
cious banking system; the remedy ; etc. A. L. S.
4 p.
1837 Hamilton, A. Troy, [N. Y.] To [Martin Van Buren,
JULY 2 Washington]. Collectors of customs should re
ceive bank notes as collateral for duties; diffi
culties of the present system; on limiting the
number of passengers from Europe ; etc. A. L. S.
3 p.
1837 Anonymous. Washington. Letter on the causes of the
JULY 4 financial depression and the attitude of the
Administration. Clipping from a New York
newspaper, July 10. 1 column.
1837 Hill, Isaac. Concord, N. H. To Levi Woodbury,
JULY 4 [Washington]. People generally right in their
view; further delay in duty bonds; indefinite
postponement of the October distribution to the
states; Treasury notes and deposit banks; the
future methods; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. "Private."
1837 [Dix, John Adams]. Albany. [To Martin Van Buren,
JULY 5 Washington.] As to withholding the October
instalment of the distribution of surplus revenue ;
resulting embarrassment to the State; the ad
dress of the Albany Republican General Com
mittee; etc. A. L. 4 p. (Incomplete).
1837 New Hampshire Legislature. [Concord]. Instructions of
JULY 7 the Legislature to senators and representatives
in Congress to oppose a Bank of the United
States. Printed circular, attested by Ralph Met-
calf, Secretary of State. 1 p.
1837 Sullivan, G. Liverpool. To [Martin Van Buren, Wash-
JuLY 8 iiigton]. Desolation in the manufacturing dis
tricts; due to expansion and contraction of the
Bank circulation; the present representative of
the United States; etc. A. L. S. 8 p.
[1837 ? Morris, F. Chicago. To Martin Van Buren, Washington.
JULY 9 ] Sending a i project for a national bank." A. L. S.
3 p. (including the document).
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305
1837 Macy, E. H. Kalamazoo, [Mich.] To Martin Van Buren,
JULY 10 [Washington]. On a general pre-emption law;
conditions in Michigan; etc. A. L. S. 9 p.
1837 Flagg, A[zariah] C[utting]. Albany. To [Benjamin
JULY 12 Franklin Butler ? Washington ?] The banks and
State duties; the loan to the Delaware and Hud
son Canal Company ; rates of specie ; joint house
keeping with the Croswells ; the Albany address ;
the divorce of government and banks; etc.
A. L. S. 8 p.
[1837? "An American." [E. Richfield? New York.] To Martin
JULY 14] Van Buren, Washington. On currency reform.
3 p.
1837 Adams, Samuel. Boston. "To the President and Hon-
JULY 14 [orable] Senate and House of Representitives
of the United States and the whole of the
people thereof. On the amendment of the Con
stitution [on the tenure of office, slaves, banking,
etc]." D. S. 2 p.
1837 Anonymous. Philadelphia. To - . "Texas. No.
JULY [14] IV. (From the Pennsylvania^." Reprint; in
the Richmond Enquirer, [1837, August 14].
(Fragment) .
1837 Tilton, James. Lancaster, [Ind.] To Martin Van Buren,
JULY 16 Washington. On a general bankrupt law.
A. L. S. 1 p.
Lindsley, Philip. Nashville, Tenn. To Martin Van Bu
ren, [Washington]. On deposit banks as a sub
stitute for a United States Bank; opposition to
any system of incorporated banks; etc. A. L. S.
4 p.
1837 Mallett, E. J. Providence, R. I. To Martin Van Buren,
JULY 17 [Washington]. The effect of nominating Dutee
J. Pearce ; proceedings of the Convention at New
port, [June] 22; Pearce s crooked course; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p.
1837 "A Scotch Emigrant." [Pavilion, New York.] To Mar-
JULY 19 tin Van Buren, Washington. On the money
question. 7 p.
1837 Democratic Republican Electors of the Eleventh Ward
July 19 (Thomas P. Walworth, chairman). New York.
Proceedings and resolutions on the financial
40803 10 20
1837
JULY 17
306 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
Democratic Republican Electors Continued.
crisis and in support of the Administration.
Clipping from a New York newspaper. 1 column.
(With : Cambreleng to Van Buren, 1837, July 20) .
1837 Wheaton, H[enry]. Aix-la-Chapelle. To [Martin Van
JULY 20 Buren, Washington]. Reception by the King of
Prussia; visit to the Rhine provinces; the money
distress and its remedy; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1837 Rantoul, Robert, Jr. Gloucester, [Mass.] To Levi Wood-
JULY 20 bury, [Washington]. On delay in duty bonds;
postponement of the October distribution to the
states; Treasury notes; future methods; etc.
Copy by Martin Van Buren, Jr. 20 p.
1837 Taney, R[oger] B[rooke]. Baltimore. To Martin Van
JULY 20 Buren, Washington. Public moneys in the de
posit banks; replies to queries of [June 21 ?] on
questions to come before Congress on duty bonds,
revenue and resumption; the power of the
United StatesBank. A.L.S. 14p. "Private."
1837 Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom]. New York. To [Abra-
JULY 20 ham Van Buren, Washington]. Specie or its
equivalent; temporary Treasury notes; the little
intriguers at work ; Democratic ward resolutions ;
Tallmadge s efforts; etc, A. L. S. 6 p.
1837 Forsyth, John. [Washington]. To Mfartin] Van Buren,
JULY 21 [Washington]. The Mexican General here to talk
only; holding out an idea of a cession; etc.
A. L. S. 1 p.
1837 Jack, C. J. To Martin Van Buren, [Washington]. Some
JULY 22 radical measure needed to restore confidence in
the Democratic party; change in office-holders;
etc. A. L. S. 6 p.
1837 Welles, Gideon. Hartford, [Conn.] To Martin Van Bu-
JULY 24 ren? Washington. Regret at the altered tone of
the Globe; the impolicy of an incorporated bank
ing system; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1837 levy, Chapman. Washington. To [Martin Van Buren,
JULY 25 Washington]. On the rejection of Roberson
James s application. A. L. S. 25 p.
1837 Gushing, C[aleb]. Newburyport, [Mass.] To Martin Van
JULY 25 Buren, [Washington]. On the Northeastern
boundary question. A. L. S. 1 p.
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1837 Raymond, Dfaniel], Friend[s]ville, [Pa.] To Martin Van
JULY 26 Buren, [Washington]. The Government s op
portunity to put an end to the false banking sys
tem; intentions of the banks to maintain their
power; Government currency; no compromise
should be made; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1837 Simpson, Henry. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Buren,
JULY 27 Washington. Measures to influence his appoint
ments in Pennsylvania; a Democratic associa
tion formed; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1837 Howard, Benj[ami]n C[hew]. Baltimore. To Martin Van
JULY 28 Buren, Washington. Announcing his own re
election; difficulties of Van Buren s position;
the coming session of Congress to be an angry
one; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1837 Riley, James. Cincinnati. To Martin Van Buren, Wash-
JULY 28 ington. The Locofocos policy on banks; their
trust in Van Buren to carry out their plans; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p.
[1837 Van Buren, M[artin]. To Andrew Jackson, Fountain of
JULY 28?] Health, Tenn. Woodbury to explain; Biddle s
offer to guarantee deposits; as to appointing To-
land to office; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1837 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. On the Northeastern
JULY 29 boundary question. A. Df. 2 p.
1837 Webster, Taylor. Hamilton, O. To Martin Van Buren,
JULY 30 Washington. On claims of old Indian soldiers
for a pension. A. L. S. 2 p.
1837 Aspinwall, Tho[ma]s. Consulate of the U. S., London.
JULY 31 To Martin Van Buren, Washington. Sending
the last number of the Edinburgh Review, con
taining an article on the Bank of England ; errors
and omissions in the article; the origin of the
movement against the United States; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p.
1837 Flagg, Afzariah] C[utting]. Albany. Circular on loans
JULY 31 under the United States deposit fund. 1 p.
(With: Flagg, Circular, 1837, Aug. 8.)
1837 Rocafuerte, Vicente. Quito, [Ecuador]. To Martin Van
AUG. 2 Buren, [Washington]. Friendly messages of con
gratulation; treaties with the United States; rec
ommending Consul S[eth] Sweetser. Transla
tion. 2 p.
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1837 Cambreleng, C[hurchill]C[aldom]. New York. To [Abra-
AUG. 2 ham] Van Buren,[ Washington]. A meeting and
some resolutions; public sentiment distinctly
anti-Bank. A. L. S. 3 p.
1837 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To John Brough,
AUG. 3 etc. Declining their invitation to a public dinner
to William Allen. A. Df. 3 p.
1837 Hoyt, J[esse]. New York. To [Martin Van Buren,
AUG. 3 Washington]. An interview of Gov. [James]
Hamilton with banks on the resumption of
specie payments; the action of Congress on the
deposit law; his own opinion and that of Cam
breleng; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1837 Butler, B[enjamin] F[ranklrn]. New York. To [Martin]
AUG. 4 Van Buren, [Washington]. As to a consulate
for Worth s son; a general bankrupt law indis
pensable to the success of his administration;
banks should be included; a stamp duty on small
bank bills; banks able to resume soon; etc.
A. L. S. 8 p.
1837 Hammond, Jabez D[elano]. Cherry Valley. To M[artin]
AUG. 4 Van Buren, [Washington]. Opinion on banks;
the restraining law should be repealed; effects
that would follow such action; etc. A. L. S.
2 p.
1837 Chazotte, P[et]er Stephen. Jersey City. To [Martin] Van
AUG. 4 Buren, [Washington]. His own relations with
earlier Presidents; the question of the currency.
A. L. S. 6 p.
1837 Hoyt, Jfesse]. New York. To [Martin Van Buren,
AUG. 5 Washington]. On a national bankrupt law; a
talk with B. F. Butler; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1837 Brockenbrough, John. Richmond. To W[illia]m C[abell]
AUG. 5 Rives, [Castle Hill, Va.] The critical situation
of the party; his own preference for a system of
Treasury agency to deposit banks; dangers of
state banks; a national bank; etc. Copy. 8 p.
1837 Brockenbrough, John. Richmond. To Martin Van Bu-
. 7 ren, [Washington]. Inclosing a copy of his let
ter to W. C. Rives [Aug. 5], suggested by a letter
from Garland to Rives; Garland and Rives s
advocacy of deposit banks; patronage should be
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 309
Brockenbrough, John Continued.
commensurate with public utility; etc. A. L. S.
2 p. (Undated newspaper clipping by C. B.
inclosed) .
1837 Cantine, A. Albion, [N. Y. ?] To Martin Van Buren,
AUG. 7 Washington. The charter of the Bank of Or
leans; the change in the sentiment of the bank
men; the change in the opinion of the people;
interest in the proceedings of the next session of
Congress; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1837 B., D. S. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Buren, Washing-
AUG. 7 ton. A plan for a currency, good the world
round. L. S. 1 p.
1837 " Procurator." Liverpool. To Martin Van Buren, Wash-
AUG. 8 ington. On a bank and foreign exchanges. 3 p.
1837 Flagg, A[zariah] C[utting]. Albany. Circular letter on
AUG. 8 the certificates issued under the United States
deposit fund. D. S. 1 p. (A circular of July
31 appended).
1837 Morrow, John S. Ellicotts Mills, [Md.] To Martin Van
AUG. 9 Buren, Washington. Intelligence greater than
money; the banking system ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1837 Van Buren, M[artin. Washington]. To Thomas Ritchie,
AUG. 11 [Richmond]. Two letters:
[1] As to appointing Ritchie s son secretary of lega
tion at London; the Government and the
banks; politics of the question; wrangling
among friends deprecated ; Rives and the Op
position; etc. A. L. S. 7 p.
[2] Explaining his failure to answer a letter ; defining
his attitude toward the press; an appointment;
a call for a Bank meeting; etc. Df. 6 p.
1837 Flagg, A[zariah] C[utting]. Albany. To Martin Van Bu-
AUG. 11 ren, Washington. On New York and the fourth
instalment of surplus national revenue. A. L. S.
IP-
[1837 Forbes, G. Y. H. " The Lone Star of Texas [verse]. (From
AUG. 14] the Cincinnati Evening Post)." Clipping from
the [Richmond] Enquirer.
[1837 " A Democrat of Hanover " [W. E. Fontaine]. Defining
AUG. 14] Whig and Democratic doctrine on the currency;
editorial comment. Clipping from the [Rich
mond Enquirer]. 2 columns.
310 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
1837 Anonymous. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Wash-
AUG. 14 ington. Banking matters. 4 p.
1837 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To [Andrew Jackson
AUG. 15 Donelson?] Encouraging political news; Mary
land; Mississippi; Judge White s appeal; appli
cants for General Armstrong s place ; etc. A. L. S.
3 p.
1837 Loomis, Ashbel. Fort Plain, N. Y. To Martin Van Bu-
AUG. 18 ren, Washington. A plan of a bank that shall
be truly democratic. A. L. S. 2 p.
1837 Ritchie, Thomas. Richmond. To [Martin Van Buren,
AUG. 20 Washington]. How he took his position on the
sub-treasury system; the state bank deposit
plan not fully tried; division of opinion; a ma
jority in Virginia to be against the sub-treasury;
etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1837 Irving, Washington. Tarrytown, [N. Y.] To Martin Van
AUG. 22 Buren, [Washington]. Sending some articles by
Peter Irving; a good word for Poinsett; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1837 Williams, James. Abingdon, [Va.] To [Martin Van Bu-
AUG. 24 ren], Washington. Sending two communications
on the currency; a claim for damages to a sugar
plantation in East Florida, destroyed by the In
dians. A. L. S. 2 p. (Inclosures: 1. No bank
of discount and circulation a safe depository for
the public moneys; danger of a national bank.
A. D. S. 4 p.; 2. "A plan for the collection
and safe keeping of the revenue of the United
States.") A. D. 4 p.
1837 Ellis, W[illia]m. Dedham, Mass. To Martin Van Buren,
AUG - 24 Washington. On the bank question. A. L. S.
4 p.
[1837 R., O. "Queries for Statesmen and Legislators" on cur-
AuG.25?] rency, banking, etc. Printed. 1 p. (With:
Griffith to Van Buren, 1837, Aug. 25.)
1837 Griffith, Tho[ma]s W. Baltimore. To Martin Van Buren,
Washington. Submitting printed queries on the
state of the money market. A. L. S. 1 p. (1
printed page appended.)
1837 Lawhon, Noel. Lee Co., Ga. To Martin Van Buren,
Washington. On the banking system. A. L. S.
2 p.
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1837 Welles, Gideon. Hartford. To Martin Van Buren,
AUG. 26 Washington. The President and the Treasury-
Bank question; measures to be taken; will await
the message; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1837 Van Schaick, Mfyndert]. New York. To Martin Van
AUG. 28 Buren, [Washington]. On present financial con
ditions, banking, and currency reform. A. L. S.
11 P .
1837 Buchanan, James. Lancaster. [Pa.] To Martin Van Bu-
AUG. 29 ren, Washington. The death of Bonsai, marshal
of the Eastern District; his successor should be
appointed from the interior, as patronage of the
Custom-house has gone to Philadelphia. A. L.
S. 1 p. "Private."
1837 H[oyt], J[esse. New York]. To [Martin Van Buren,
AUG. 30 Washington]. Cambreleng and the Committee
of Ways and Means. A. L. S. 4 p. "Private."
1837 Gwin, Sam[ue]l. Tyrees Springs, Tenn. To M[artin] Van
AUG. 30 Buren, Washington. His own search for health;
mismanagement of the political contest by want
of leadership in Tennessee; the Western elec
tions; his wish for an office about to become
vacant; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
[1837? [Van Buren, Martin. Washington?] Notes on the ques-
AUG. ?] tion of the annexation of Texas. A. Df. 2 p.
1837 Fenner, J. Providence, [R. L] To Martin Van Buren,
SEPT. l [Washington]. Pearce for Congress; no abate
ment in his own attachment to Van Buren; no
connection with banks; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1837 Smith, Walter A. Salem, Va. To Martin Van Buren,
SEPT. 2 Washington. Reasons for voting for him; the
convening of Congress an error; a warning against
yielding; banks characterized; etc. A. L. S.
3 p.
1837 Ingersoll, C[harles] J[ared]. Foresthill, [Pa.] To John
SEPT. 3 Forsyth, [Washington]. The candidacy of Riter
and Thompson compared; what he wishes the
President to do ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
[1837 [Poinsett, Joel Roberts. Washington]. Notes [for the
SEPT. 4?] President s special session message ?] on banking
and currency reform. A. Df. 4 p.
[1837? [Woodbury, Levi? Washington]. Notes [for the Presi-
SEPT. 4?] dent s special session message, Sept. 4, 1837] on
312 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
[Woodbury, Lovi] Continued.
proceeds of land sales, 1834-1836, continental
currency, imports of grain and breadstuffs,
1834-1836. Df. 3 p.
[1837? [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. Notes [for the extra
SEPT. 4?] session message ?] :
[1] Notes on a national bank, coinage, and currency.
A. Df. with a newspaper clipping appended.
3 p.
[2] Notes on the "conduct of the Bank of the Ufnited]
States." A. Df. 2 p.
[3] Notes on the operation of the Treasury order of
[July 11, 1836]. A. Df. 2 p.
[4] Notes on bank capital in seven states, 1836-37,
Sept.-August. Df. 1 p.
1837 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To Congress. Mes-
SEPT. 4 sage. Drafts. 186 p.
. Broadside.
[1837 [Woodbury, Levi. Washington].
SEPT. 5] [l] Abstract of the proposed Report of the Secre
tary of the Treasury" [presented to Congress
Sept, 5, 1837]. Copy[?] 8 p. (See Debates,
XIV, II, J^p. 11 f.)
[2] " Report on the finances] ; 5th Head: On the safe
keeping of the public money hereafter."
Df. 7 p. (Incomplete ; see Debates, XIV,
II, Appendix, 15-19).
[1837 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. Notes on the Treas-
SEPT. 5] ur y Report [submitted Sept. 5, 1837]. A. Df.
12 p.
1837 Hart, Benjamin F. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
SEPT. 6 Washington. Gratitude for expressions in the
message; the Government should manage its
revenue; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1837 Butler, Charles. New York. To M[artin] Van Buren,
SEPT - c Washington. Gratification at the message; con
fidence in the country s indorsement of it; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1837 Skidmore, Walter. To Martin Van Buren, [Washington].
SEPT - 6 Congratulations on the message; encouragement
to persevere; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1837 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To F[rancis] P[reston]
SEPT - 6 Blair, Washington. Warning against the Madi-
sonian; will be patronized by the Opposition; the
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Jackson, Andrew Continued.
course of Tallmadge and Rives; the Register of
the Treasury interested in this paper; the choice
of Speaker, Clerk, and Printer; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1837 Welles, Gideon. Hartford, Ct. To Martin Van Buren,
SEPT. 8 Washington. Approval of the message; his own
anxiety to see it. A. L. S. 2 p.
1837 Tilden, E[lam]. New Lebanon, [N. Y.] To Mfartin] Van
SEPT. 8 Buren, Washington. Praise of the message;
T. W. Olcott s approval of measures proposed;
the Globe and theMadisonian;etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1837 Graham, Cha[rle]s. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
SEPT. 9 Washington. David C. Colden s appointment
and declination; commendation of the message;
etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1837 Dawson, Moses. Cincinnati, O. To [Martin Van Buren,
SEPT. 9 Washington]. Praise of the message; the con
fidence of the party raised; proceedings of a
Democratic meeting; etc. A. L. S. 7 p.
1837 Paulding, Jfames] K[irke]. New York. To [Martin Van
SEPT. 10 Buren, Washington]. The message and its views
on the powers of government ; support from the
South; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1837 Daniel, P[eter] V[ivian]. Richmond, Va. To [Martin Van
SEPT. 11 Buren, Washington]. The message and its pol
icy ; regret for defection in the Democratic press ;
power and its abuse; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
"Private."
1837 Edwards, Sam[ue]l L. Albany, N. Y. To M[artin] Van
SEPT. 11 Buren, Washington. Praise for the message.
A. L. S. 2 p.
1837 Sedgwick, Theodore. Stockbridge, Mass. To M[artin]
SEPT. 11 Van Buren, Washington. Praise for the mes
sage. A. L. S. 2 p.
[1837 United States Congress. First draft of S. 1., introduced
SEPT. 11 Sept. 11, or H. R. 1, Sept, 12: "No. 6. An Act
postponing the fourth instalment of deposites
with the States, and the authority to recall the
deposites already made with them." 2 p. (See :
Debates, XIV; Statutes at Large, V; Bills and
Resolutions, Senate and House, 1837-8.)
[1837] Parker, Rich[ar]d E[lliott]. Retreat, [Va.] To M[artm]
SEPT. 11 Van Buren, [Washington]. Commending the
314 LIBRAEY OF CONGRESS
Parker, Rich[ar]d Eflliott] Continued.
message [of Sept. 4, 1837] and Van Buren s
political courage. A. L. S. 3 p.
[1837 United States Senate. First draft of S. 3: "No. 1. An
SEPT. 13] Act, authorizing a longer postponement of pay
ment on duty bonds." 2 p. (See: Debates,
XIV; Statutes at Large, V; Bills and Resolutions,
Senate, 1837-8).
[1837 United States Congress. First draft of S. 2 or H. R. 2:
SEPT. 13] "No. 2. An Act, authorizing the issue of Treas
ury notes & for other purposes." 5 p. (See:
Debates, XIV; Statutes at Large, V; Bills and
Resolutions, Senate and House, 1837-8.)
1837 Jones, Sanborn. Columbus, O. To Martin Van Buren,
SEPT. 13 [Washington]. The Government and the cur
rency; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
[1837 United States Congress. First draft of S. 4 (Sept. 13) or
SEPT. 13 H. R. 5 (Sept. 15) : "No. 4. An Act for adjusting
the remaining claims on the late depositories of
the public money." 2 p. (See: Debates, XIV;
Statutes at Large, V; Bills and Resolutions, Sen
ate and House, 1837-8.)
1837 Lewis, Morgan. Staatsberg, N. Y. To [Martin Van
SEPT. 14 Buren, Washington]. Disagreement with some
of the views of the message; some objections
stated; postal service ; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1837 Jackson, Andrew. Nashville, Tenn. To Martin Van
SEPT. 14 Buren, Washington. Two letters:
[1] Van Buren s message on the sub-treasury; the
feature of Treasury notes alone criticised ; the
approval of Cincinnati to be general; attempted
fraud through the United States Bank; etc.
A. L. S. 5 p. (Indorsed: " Recovered from
the lost mail, robbed 19th last Sept. near Co
lumbus, O."; also: "Rec d January 19th, 1838.
MVB.")
[2] Biddle s instructions to the Tennessee branch of
the United States Bank; his own warning to
John Somerville of the consequences; Van
Buren s message well received. A. L. S. 3 p.
[1837 United States Congress, First draft of S. 6 (Sept. 14) or
SEPT - !4 H. R. 4 (Sept. 15) [Sub-treasury bill]: "No. 3. An
Act, imposing additional duties as depositories in
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United States Congress Continued.
certain cases on public officers." 5 p. (See:
Delates, XIV; Bills and Resolutions, Senate and
House, 1837-8.)
[1837 United States Congress. First draft of S. 7 (Sept. 14) or
SEPT. 14 or 18] H. R. 7 (Sept. 18): "No. 5. An Act concerning
the suspension of specie payments by the Banks
in the District of Columbia." 2 p. (See:
Debates, XIV; Statutes at Large, V; Bills and
Resolutions, Senate and House, 1837-8.)
1837 Perez, A. E. Havana. To Martin Van Buren, [Washing-
SEPT - 15 ton]. Sending observations on the crisis in com
merce. A. L. S. 1 p. (Inclosures, manuscript
and printed. 17 p.)
1837 McHenry, John. New Orleans. To Martin Van Buren,
SEPT. 16 Washington. On the letter of Peter K. Wagner
in the New Orleans Bee; alleged opposition to
his own nomination to the United States judge-
ship for the Louisiana district; his party serv
ices; etc.; inclosing an extract (clipping) from
Wagner s letter. -A. L. S. 3 p.
1837 Kane, J[ohn] Kpntzing]. Philadelphia. To [Martin Van
SEPT - 16 Buren, Washington]. His own opinion on the
message; legislation to be adopted; etc. A. L.
S. 4 p. "Private."
1837 Throop, E[nos] Tfhompson]. New York. To [Martin]
SEPT - 16 Van Buren, [Washington]. Views on govern
ment deposits, banking, and currency; one cause
of the failure; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1837 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To John Van Buren,
SEPT - 16 [Albany]. Messages for Judge Vanderpoel; etc.
A. L. S. 1 p.
1837 Gillich, Charlotte. Weinheim, Baden. To [Martin] Van
SEPT - 17 Buren, New York [Washington]. On his gene
alogy; their probable relationship. Translation.
2 p.
1837 Rae, William. Glasgow. To [Martin Van Buren, Wash-
SEPT. 18 ington]. Sending a communication from Dugald
Bannatyne, [June 12, 1837], on the money mar
ket in England. A. L. S. 1 p. (Inclosure,
2 p.)
1837 Marcy, W[illiam] L[earned]. Albany. To Martin Van
SEPT. 18 Buren, [Washington]. Approval of the message ;
Judge Vanderpoel s illness; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
316 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
1837 Olcott, Tho[mas] W. Albany. To Martin Van Buren,
SEPT. 19 [Washington]. The message regarded as of ultra
doctrines; course of the Globe; national and
state banks; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1837 Paulding, J[ames] K[irke]. New York. To [Martin Van
SEPT. 19 Buren, Washington]. As to legislation on banks ;
Tarrytown tableau; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1837 Bleecker, H[armanus]. Albany. To Martin Van Buren,
SEPT. 20 [Washington]. Views on the policy of the mes
sage. A. L. S. 2 p.
[1837? [Trist, Nicholas Philip. Havana]. To Martin Van Buren,
SEPT. 20?] Washington. Summary of James Madison s
letter to Charles J. Ingersoll, February 2, 1831,
on state power to make banks; comments on its
applicability to present conditions. A. Df. 3 p.
(Postmarked: "New York, Ship Ariel Sep 26";
seal attached bearing the motto " Veritas non
verba magister," and the initials N P T).
1837 Ingersoll, C[harles] Jfared]. Philadelphia Co. To [Mar-
SEPT. 21 tin Van Buren, Washington]. Effect of the mes
sage; suggesting steps to be taken; foreign rela
tions; cotton and tobacco exports; etc. A. L. S.
8 p. "Private and confidential."
1837 Paulding, Jfames] K[irke]. New York. To M[artin] Van
SEPT. 22 Buren, Washington. The question of Texas char
acterized as the abolition question in disguise;
its various phases and conflicting interests;
Bryant s attitude; the danger of forcing "a
Yankee power" on our borders into English alli
ance; the Southern menace ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1837 Van Schaick, M[yndert]. New York. To Martin Van
SEPT. 23 Buren, [Washington]. The sub-treasury and
party opposition; against a return to state
banks; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
[1837] Democrats of Hamilton Co., [O.] (John C. Avery, chair-
SEPT - 23 man) . Proceedings and resolutions on financial
policy. Broadside. (Headed: " Democratic
meeting"; -with: Dawson to Van Buren, 1837,
Sept. 29).
1837 Trist, N[icolas] P[hilip]. Havana. To [Martin Van
SEPT - 24 Buren, Washington]. Indorsing the message;
his own views; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 317
1837 McClure, John. New York. To [Martin Van Buren,
SEPT. 27 Washington]. On primary assemblies and a
Tammany meeting. A. L. S. 2 p.
1837 Democratic Republicans of New York. To Martin Van
SEPT. 27 Buren, [Washington]. Proceedings of a meeting
at Tammany Hall, [Sept. 25]; resolutions on the
sub-treasury s}^stem; indorsing the Rives-
Tallmadge policy. Printed. 3 p.
1837 Paulding, J[ames] K[irke]. New York. To M[artin] Van
SEPT. 28 Buren, Washington. On the bill for issuing
Treasury notes. A. L. S. 3 p.
1837 Dawson, Moses. Cincinnati. To [Martin Van Buren],
SEPT. 29 Washington. Sending a copy of the proceedings
of the Democrats of Hamilton County, O., in a
meeting at Carthage, [Sept.] 23. Printed pro
ceedings (broadside) on the same sheet. A. L. S.
i P .
1837-38 levi, [Woodbury. Washington]. Memoranda on " Loans
SEPT.- or treasury notes " furnished to Wright and Cam-
MAR - 23 breleng; with an appended memorandum, Mar.
23, 1838, based on later experience. Df., with
corrections by Woodbury. 2 p.
1837 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To Andrew Jackson,
OCT. 3 Fountain of Health, Tenn. The sub-treasury
plan and treasury notes; Blair s defeat; debate
in the Senate; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1837 Mason, J[ohn] Y[oung]. Hicks s Ford, [Va.] To [Martin
OCT. 3 Van Buren, Washington]. Commending the
message; recommending John Wilkinson for an
appointment at West Point or in the Navy; etc.
A. L. S. 2 p. "Private."
1837 Hammond, Jabez D[elano]. Cherry Valley, [N. YJ To
OCT. 7 A[zariah] C[utting] Flagg, Albany. On elections
to the Assembly; the influence of the banks;
their great profits; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Con
fidential."
1837 Van Buren, Martin. Washington. To G[orham] A.
OCT. 9 Worth, New York. On a business transaction.
A. L. S. 2 p.
1837 Rantoul, Robert, Jr. Gloucester, [Mass.] To Martin Van
OCT. 10 Buren, Washington. On the appointment of a
collector and the elections; the candidates de
scribed; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. "Private."
318 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
1837 Gooch C[laiborne] W. Richmond, Va. To Martin Van Bu-
OCT. 12 ren, Washington. The message gaining ground;
opinion of Charles Hunton cited; Ritchie s
course; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. "Private."
1837 Throop, E[nos] T[hompson]. New York. To Martin Van
OCT. 12 Buren, Washington. His own hopes for the pas
sage of the sub-treasury bill; party harmony;
etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1837 Wharton, Charles H. W. Washington. To Martin Van
OCT. 12 Buren, Washington. Claims against clerks of
the General Government ; the error in Jackson s
attitude; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1837 Eaton, John H[enry]. Madrid. To Martin Van Buren,
OCT. 14 [Washington]. Acknowledging the receipt of the
message; the situation of affairs in Spain; his
leave of absence; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1837 Van Buren, J[ohn]. Albany. To [Martin] Van Buren,
OCT. 15 [Washington]. Political sentiment in New York ;
the action of Congress ; law business and personal
matters; etc. A. L. S. 7 p.
1837 Democratic Republicans. Brooklyn, N. Y. To Martin
OCT. 16 Van Buren, Washington. Expression of opin
ion. L. S. 4 p.
1837 Schaumbourg, Ja[me]s W. Washington. To Martin Van
OCT. 17 Buren, [Washington]. On changes in office;
some cases cited; etc. A. L. S. 9 p.
1837 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To [Andrew] Jackson,
OCT. 17 [Hermitage]. A partial success in carrying his
measure; Bancroft s proposal to write his biog
raphy; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1837 Hoyt, Jfesse]. New York. To [Martin Van Buren, Wash-
O CT - 18 ington]. The action of Congress; candidates
called upon for their opinions on the sub-treasury
bill; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1837 Toland, Henry. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Buren,
CT - 23 Washington. On the capture of the packet Sus-
quehannah by a pirate vessel; urging measures
of rescue; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1837 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren,
CT - 24 [Washington]. Regret over the position of
William C. Rives; Ritchie s course; dangers of
Treasury notes; friendly messages; the sena
torial election; the message gaining friends ; etc.
A. L. S. 5 p.
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 319
1837 Birchard, Mfatthew]. General Land Office, Washington.
OCT. 24 Report on pre-emptions and graduation. Copy.
65 p. (With: Birchard to Van Buren, 1837,
Oct. 24.)
1837 Birchard, M[atthew]. Washington. To [Martin Van Bu-
OCT. 24 ren, Washington]. Sending his views on pre
emptions and graduation. A. L. S. 1 p.
"Private." (Inclosure, 65 p.)
1837 V[an] B[uren], A[braham]. Washington. To Henry To-
OCT. 24 land, Philadelphia. On measures taken to inter
cept the pirate ship which took the SusqueJian-
nah; answering Toland s letter of [Sept. 23] "in
the President s absence from the city." A. Df.
3 p.
1837 Gwin, Sam[ue]l. Clinton, Miss. To [Martin Van Buren,
OCT. 25 Washington]. The effect of the message; the
West and banks ; Calhoun s conduct commended;
application for appointment as marshal; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1837 Anonymous. Harrisburg, [Pa.] To Charles J[ared] Ingersoll,
OCT. 27 [Washington]. Democratic opinion in Pennsyl
vania on Van Buren s administration; influence
and patronage not used to produce harmony;
etc. 2 p.
1837 Benham, Josfeph] F. Alexandria, [O. ?] To Martin Van
OCT. 27 Buren, [Washington]. His own party connections
and services; party journalism in Ohio; his wish
to be appointed receiver; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
"Private."
1337 Benton, Thomas H[art]. St. Louis, [Mo.] To [Martin]
OCT. 28 Van Buren, [Washington]. His own wish for
specie and not paper to be used in military pay
ments; etc. A. Li. S. 1 p. "Private."
1837 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren,
OCT. 29 Washington. Congratulations on the success of
the financial bills; party division on the sena
torial election; steadiness enjoined; Bancroft
and his papers; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. "Private."
1837 Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom]. New York. To Mar-
OCT. 30 tin Van Buren, [Washington]. Introducing the
Rev. Mr. Wolff, about to visit the Indian coun
try. A. L. S. 1 p.
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1837 Cass, Lew[is]. Mahon. To [Martin Van Buren, Wash-
OCT. 31 ington]. On the cruise in the United States;
impressions of the Old World; Commodore El
liott; sending seltzer water and Cypress wine;
etc, A. L. S. 5 p. "Private."
[1837 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. To New York Demo-
OCT. ?] cratic Republicans. Acknowledging proceed
ings of the Tammany Hall meeting, [Sept. 25];
freedom of opinion; etc. A. Df. 2 p. (With:
Democratic Republicans of New York to Van
Buren, 1837, Sept. 27.)
1837 Proctor, Lucien. Ludlow, [Vt.] To Martin Van Buren,
Nov. l Washington. On a plot to succor the Indians in
Florida. A. L. S. 1 p.
1837 Holland, W[illia]m M. Hartford, [Conn.] To M[artin]
Nov. 5 Van Buren, [Washington]. On a charge that
Van Buren s father was a Tory in the Revolution;
politics in New York; operations of the United
States Bank; political prospects in Connecticut;
his own personal affairs; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1837 Flagg, A[zariah] Glutting]. Albany. To Martin Van
Nov. 5 Buren, [Washington]. The State elections; the
conduct of the Argus; the prevalence of specula
tion; political measures and the election address;
the Madisonian; the doctrines of the President s
message should have been urged; etc. A. L. S.
8 p.
1837 Hammond, Jabez D[elano]. Cherry Valley, [N. Y.] To
Nov. 7 B[enjamin] F[ranklin] Butler, [Washington].
His own fear of the result on this the second day
of the election ; the real issue not yet presented
to the people; the influence of banks; the
President must hold firm; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1837 Pettit, George. Fabius, [N. Y.] To A[zariah] Glutting]
Nov. 7 Flagg, Albany. Divisions in the Democratic
party in Onondaga County ; a convention and its
resolutions; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1837 Williams, J. New York. To Martin Van Buren, [Wash
ington]. Religious comfort in view of the ad
verse elections. A. L. S. 3 p.
1837 Flagg, A[zariah] Glutting]. Albany. To M[artin] Van
Nov. 9 Buren, Washington. Defeat conceded; the Con
servatives alliance with the enemy, the banks
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Flagg, A[zariah] C[utting] Continued.
and speculators; hope for a recovery; etc.;
sending a letter of Hammond of October 7.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1837 Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom]. New York. To [Mar-
Nov. 9 tin Van Buren], Washington. Defeat; the Con-,
servatives junction with the Whigs ; Tallmadge s
vote for the Whig ticket; etc. A. L. S. 1 p.
1837 Benton, N[athaniel] S[oley]. Little Falls, [N. Y.] To
Nov. 10 Martin Van Buren, [Washington]. Politics in
Herkimer County. A. L. S. 2 p.
1837 Spencer, A[mbrose]. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
Nov. 10 Washington. His own plan to visit Santa Cruz
with his son; asking for a letter of introduction.
A. L. S. 1 p.
1837 Hart, Samuel. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Buren,
Nov. 11 [Washington]. Political divisions in Pennsyl
vania; Muhlenberg should be recognized; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p. "Private."
1837 Benton, N[athaniel] S[oley]. Little Falls, [N. Y.] To
Nov. 11 Martin Van Buren, [Washington]. Causes of the
defeat; the influence of the local banks; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1837 Bennett, James G[ordon]. New York. To M[artin] Van
Nov. 11 Buren, [Washington]. Words of comfort and
advice; a bold and firm course of conduct to
save him; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1837 Brockenbrough, John. Richmond. To [Martin Van
Nov. 12 Buren, Washington]. Woodbury s harshness in
administering the specie law; the position of the
deposit banks; etc. A. L.S. 3 p. "Private."
1837 [Kearney, - ]. Denmark, [N. Y.] Causes of defeat;
Nov. 12 error in retaining Kendall, Blair, and Benton in
his confidence; no confidence in Woodbury;
Silas Wright s position; etc. 4 p.
1837 Gillet, Rfansom] H. Ogdensburg, N. Y. To Martin Van
Nov. 13 Buren, [Washington]. The counties safe; causes
of the defeat ; encouragement for the militia; the
Indian Commissioner; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1837 Paulding, J[ames] K[irke]. New York. To Mfartin] Van
Nov. 13 Buren, Washington. The elections in New
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Paulding, J[ames] K[irke] Continued.
York; the delusion to be temporary; hope for
redress from the South; a journal needed in New
York; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1837 Wendell, Peter. Albany. To M[artin] Van Buren,
Nov. 13 [Washington]. The terrors of Locofocoism ; the
State in arms on the specie question; etc. A.
L. S. 5 p.
1837 Parker, R[ichard] E[lliott]. Richmond. To M[artin]
Nov. 14 V[an] Buren, [Washington]. His own warning
to Blair not to denounce the Conservatives; the
possibility of using a confidential letter of Van
Buren to advantage; Ritchie s wish to drop the
discussion of the Treasury scheme, and his advo
cacy of Van Buren against the field; etc. A. L. S.
3 p. "Strictly private."
1837 Vanderpoel, A. Kinderhook, [N. Y.] To [Martin Van
Nov. 14 Buren, Washington]. Causes of the defeat; fear
of Locofocoism ; Blair s want of tact; his own
good spirits; etc. A. L. S. 8 p.
1837 Gould, Jacob. Rochester [N. Y.] To M[artin] Van Buren,
Nov. 14 [Washington]. Politics in the city of Rochester;
the late defeat examined; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1837 Gorman, Jonathan B. Danby, [N. Y.] To [Martin] Van
Nov. 15 Buren, [Washington]. The political situation
discussed. A. L. S. 4 p.
1837 Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom]. New York. ToM[ar-
Nov. 15 tin] Van Buren, [Washington]. The defeat;
course of the journals and candidates; the Whigs
and the banks; an effort to be made to win the
next election; etc. A. L. S. 5 p.
[1837 [Van Buren, Martin.] Washington. To [Richard Elliott]
Nov. 16?] Parker, [Richmond]. The results in New York
astounding, but temporary; prudence to mend
matters; rejoiced to have friends in Virginia;
Ritchie s support; no unkind feelings towards
those who felt bound to differ from him; etc.;
answering Parker s letter of [Nov. 14]. A. Df.
3 p.
1837 Bancroft, George. Springfield, Mass. To Martin Van
Nov - 16 Buren, [Washington]. The election in Hamp-
den; his own confidence in the policy and future
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Bancroft, George Continued.
of the Administration; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
(Printed: Mass. Hist. Soc., Proceedings, v. 42,
p. 383-4).
1837 Flagg, A[zariah] Glutting]. Albany. To [Martin Van
Nov. 17 Buren, Washington]. The defeat caused by
banks and Conservatives; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1837 Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom]. New York. To M[ar-
Nov. 18 tin] Van Buren, [Washington]. The position of
the party in New York ; the State Administration
hostile; the banks opposed; the Whigs should
shoulder the bank question; a campaign of three
years; etc. A. L. S. 6 p.
1837 Van Buren, Mfartin], Washington. To [Andrew Jackson,
Nov. 18 Hermitage]. Not carried away by the New
York tornado; his belief that it is temporary;
etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1837 Hubbard, David. Memphis, [Tenn.] To [Martin Van
Nov. 20 Buren], Washington. On the subject of public
lands. A. L. S. 7 p.
1837 Cramer, John. Waterford, N. Y. To Martin Van Buren,
Nov. 21 [Washington]. Urging political harmony; a sys
tem of credits and banking; the course of the
Globe; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1837 Haywood, WillRam] H[enry], Jr. Raleigh, [N. CJ To
Nov. 21 M[artin] Van Buren, [Washington]. Van Buren
to be appreciated by the people; party schism
in Virginia; no "Conservatives" in North Caro
lina; the deposit instalment; the sub-treasury;
etc. A. L. S. 6 p.
1837 Cayuga Patriot. Editorials: Comparative statement of
Nov. 22 votes of [Cayuga] County ; influence of the Banks
on the election; rumors as to Republicans voting
the Whig ticket. Clipping. 1 column. (With:
Throop to Van Buren, 1837, Nov. 28).
1837 Nicholson, A. O. P. and J. H. Roberts. Nashville. To
Nov. 22 [Andrew] Jackson, Hermitage. Introducing Mr.
Raines, who wishes to inquire about revolutionary
pensions. L. S. 1 p.
1837 Throop, E[nos] T[hompson]. New York. To Mfartin] Van
Nov. 23 Buren, [Washington]. Wright s opinion on the
bank contest ; the State banks in opposition and
to be gained; Whig policy; the indiscretion of
the Globe; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. "Private."
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1837 Tilden, E[lam]. New Lebanon, [N. Y.] To Mfartin] Van
Nov. 23 Buren, Washington. Effect of the Albany ad
dress; dissatisfaction with the Albany Argus;
the party betrayed; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1837 Pond, Cha[rle]s R. Milford, Conn. To Martin Van Bu-
Nov. 25 ren, Washington. Comments on the message;
the effect on the elections; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1837 Sedgwick, Theodore. Stockbridge, [Mass.] To M[artin]
Nov. 26 Van Buren, [Washington]. Features of the elec
tion; the power of the aristocracy to rule; errors
committed in the campaign against the Bank;
attitude to be taken; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1837 Cambreleng, Cfhurchill] Cfaldom]. New York. To [Mar-
No v. 27 tin Van Buren, Washington]. News from Gooch
that Rives will not join the opposition; Benson
and the T[allmadge] letter; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1837 Webster, James. New York. To [Martin Van Buren,
Nov. 27 Washington]. The division of the Democratic
party due to the sub-treasury bill; how the
measure may be made palatable to all; the posi
tion of the banks; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1837 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren,
Nov. 27 Washington. Introducing Mr. Raines; inclos
ing the letter of Nicholson and Roberts, Nov. 22.
A. L. S. 1 p.
1837 Parker, Rich[ar]d E[lliott]. Richmond. To [Martin] Van
Nov - 27 Buren, [Washington]. A new party projected in
Virginia; the treasury scheme in the message;
Blair on the banking interests of the South; etc.
A. L. S. 2 p.
1837 Throop, E[nos] T[hompson]. New York. To [Martin]
Nov - 28 Van Buren, [Washington]. Returns of Cayuga
County ; will prepare a table showing the influence
of banks in the election; wishes of the country
bankers; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1837 Lane, Andrew. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
Washington. The people not ready to adopt the
policy of the message; the need of a national
bank; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1837 Butler, B[enjamin] F[ranklin]. New York. To Martin
Van Buren, Washington. On the bonds of ac
counting officers; opinion in New York; the
course of Ritchie and the Argus , actual war in
Canada; etc. A. L. S. 5 p.
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1837 Throop, E[nos] Thompson]. New York. To [Martin]
Nov. 29 Van Buren, [New York]. The action of country
bank delegates in the Convention; the question
of resumption; etc. A. L. S. 5 p.
1837 Ewing, W[illia]m L. D. Vandalia, 111. To Martin Van
Nov. 29 Buren, [Washington]. Asking to be appointed
register of the Land Office. A. L. S. 4 p.
1837 Phelan, John D. Tuskaloosa, [Ala.] To Martin Van
Nov. 29 Buren, Washington. His own composure over
the defeat in the election; the action of New
York due to*the bank oligarchy; etc. A. L. S.
4 p.
1837 Throop, E[nos] Thompson]. New York. To [Martin]
Nov. 30 Van Buren, [Washington]. Country delegates in
favor of resuming on a day fixed by law; etc.
A. L. S. 2 p.
1837 H[oyt], J[esse]. To [Martin Van Buren, Washington].
Nov. 30 On the rumored policy of a Rives-Biddle party.
A. L. S. 3 p. "Private."
[1837? [Cambreleng, Churchill Caldom. New York?] To [Mar-
Nov. ?] tin Van Buren, Washington]. Extract from
Cambreleng s letter to [Azariah Cutting] Flagg
on the recent [Democratic] defeat at the polls.
A. L. 2 p.
[1837? Editorial: "New York Elections." Clipping from a
Nov. ?] [Pennsylvania] newspaper.
[1837? "A Chart, showing the progress of the Great Political
Nov. ?] Tornado which swept over the Empire State
during the 6 th , 7 th , & 8 th November, 1837."
N. Y. Carvill & Co. Colored maps, tables.
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[1837 B,, J. E. The Sunbury and Erie Railroad. Newspaper
Nov. ?] clipping. 1 column.
1837 Campbell, James. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
D EC. l [Washington]. On the New York collectorship;
his former recommendation of Coe and Throop;
present recommendation of Jesse Hoyt. A. L. S.
2 p.
1837 McKeon, John. New York. To M[artin] Van Buren,
D EC. 2 [Washington]. In favor of Jesse Hoyt for the
collectorship. A. L. S. 1 p.
326 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
1837 Edmonds, J[ohn] W. New York. To M[artin] Van Buren,
DEC. 2 [Washington]. Proceedings of the Bank Con
vention; resumption voted down; influence on
a national bank; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1837 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren,
DEC. 2 Washington. The New York election; the
recoil to be tremendous; danger from treacher
ous friends; Tennessee soon to be herself again;
firmness advised; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1837 Throop, E[nos] Thompson]. New York. To M[artin]
DEC. 4 Van Buren, [Washington]. The Convention ad
journed; the date of resumption; etc. A. L. S.
2 p.
1837 Oakley, J., H[enry] Ulshoeffer, William C[ullen] Bryant,
DEC. 4 and others. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
[Washington]. Recommending Jesse Hoyt;
signed by twenty signers. D. S. 1 p.
. - . Copy. 1 p.
1837 Bryant, William C[ullen]. New York. To Martin Van
DEC. 5 Buren, Washington. Indorsing Jesse Hoyt for
the collectorship. A. L. S. 1 p.
[1837?] F., L. New York. To M[artin] Van Buren, [Washing-
DEC. 5 ton]. Urging the immediate appointment of
Benjamin F. Butler as district attorney, in view
of dishonesty in the [New York] Custom-house.
2 p.
1837 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To Andrew Jackson,
DEC. 5 Hermitage. Sending the annual message; true
Democrats braced up by the result of the New
York election; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1837 Foster, W[illia]m. Boston. To Joseph P. Blair, Wash-
DEC. 6 ington. The Government and its agents; his
own political labors in New England ; the Aboli
tionists; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1837 Throop, Efnos] Thompson]. New York. To [Martin]
DEC - 6 Van Buren, [Washington]. Praise for the mes
sage; his own motives disinterested; the Globe
should take the proper course; banks; etc. A.
L. S. 4 p.
1837 Coddington, Jonathan] J. New York. To [Martin Van
DEC. 7 Buren, Washington]. Recommending Jesse Hoyt
for the collectorship. A. L. S. 2 p.
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 327
1837 Smith, Francis O. J. Washington. To Martin Van
DEC. 7 Buren, [Washington]. On the Northeastern
boundary question. A. L. S. 8 p. (Inclosure:
"Instructions proposed to be given to an agent
on the n[orth]e[astern] boundary &c." A. D.
4 p.)
1837 Marcy, W[illiam] L[earned]. Albany. To M[artin] V[an]
DEC. 8 Buren, [Washington]. Approval of the message ;
the separation of the bank interest from other
interests one ugly feature; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1837 Tucker, H[enry] S[t.] G[eorge]. Richmond, Va. To Mar-
DEC. 9 tin Van Buren, [Washington]. Commending the
message; the people of Virginia in need of en
lightenment; dividends and resumption; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p.
1837 Eaton, J[ohn] H[enry]. Madrid. To Martin Van Buren,
DEC. 10 Washington. Unable to take his leave of ab
sence, owing to disturbed conditions in Spain;
sending for approval a form of leave to be used
when occasion may justify it; Mr. Middleton s
promotion; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private."
(The postscript relative to Middleton marked
"Quite private.")
1837 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To G[orham] A.
DEC. 11 Worth, [New York]. Thanks for a friendly letter
on the New York elections; personal message.
A. L. S. 1 p.
1837 Harvey, Jacob. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
DEC. 11 [Washington]. Recommending Jesse Hoyt as
collector of the port of New York. A. L. S. 1 p.
1837 Ingersoll, C[harles] Jfared]. Philadelphia. To Martin
DEC. 11 Van Buren, Washington. The message well sup
ported; a real treasury required by the Consti
tution; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1837 Welles, Gideon. Hartford, Conn. To Martin Van Bu-
DEC. 12 ren, Washington. Comments on the message
and its propositions; special deposits; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1837 [Illinois] State Democratic Convention. Vandalia, 111.
DEC. 12 Resolutions. Newspaper clipping. 1 column.
1837 Hamilton, James Alexander]. Dobbs Ferry, [N. Y.] To
DEC. 13 Martin Van Buren, Washington. His return
from Europe ; some wheat and cotton-seed sent ;
etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
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1837 Dawson, Moses, William Burke, and Robert Punshon.
DEC. 13 Cincinnati, O. To [Martin Van Buren, Wash
ington]. Congratulations on the message; the
influence of local political matters; in favor of a
sub-treasury; etc. L. S. 4 p.
1837 Barbour, P[hilip] P[endleton]. Frescati, [Va.] To [Mar-
DEC. 15 tin Van Buren, Washington]. Concurrence in the
message save in relation to the mode of keeping
and disbursing public money; his own leaning
to special deposits in state banks; etc. A. L. S.
2 p.
1837 Throop, E[nos] T[hompson]. New York. To [Martin]
DEC. 15 Van Buren, [Washington]. On state prohibi
tion of small bills ; the condition of the exchanges ;
bills of the old Bank of the United States; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1837 Ewing, W[illia]m L. D. Vandalia, 111. To [Martin Van
DEC. 15 Buren], Washington. On the appointment of a.
register; protests against McLaughlin s being
given the place; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1837 Democratic-republican general committee. [New York].
DEC. 15 To [Martin Van Buren, Washington]. Indorsing
Jesse Hoyt; signed by eighteen members. D. S.
2 p. "No. 2."
1837 Haywood, W[illia]m H[enry], Jr. Raleigh, N. C. To
DEC. 16 M[artin] Van Buren, [Washington]. The pecu
liarity of North Carolina politics; hearty ap
proval of the message; Calhoun s next move
ment; special deposits; etc. A. L. S. 8 p.
[1837? Leiper, W[illia]m J. House of Representatives, [Harris-
DEC. 17] burg, Pa.] To Martin Van Buren, Washington.
The " Cunningham House" without a quorum;
etc. A. L. S. 1 p.
1837 Ludlow, Tho[mas] W. Paris. To [Martin Van Buren,
DEC - 18 Washington]. Regret at the result of the New
York elections; American ministers to foreign
countries; the situation of France; etc. A. L. S.
4 p.
1837 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren,
DEC. 18 Washington. His own delight in the message;
its certainty to unite the Democracy and purify
it of apostates ; the people to free themselves from
the despotism of the banks; the divorce bill must
pass; Rives and Ritchie; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAX BUREN 329
1837 Young Men s General Democratic Committee, New York.
DEC. 19 To Martin Van Buren, [Washington]. Indors
ing Jesse Hoyt. D. S. 23 signatures (No. 3,
15th Ward).
. D. S. 12 signatures (No. 4).
. D. S. 4 signatures (No. 5, 10th Ward).
. D. S. 8 signatures (No. 6, dated Dec.
21).
. 3 signatures (no. 7, 5th Ward).
1837 Evening Post, etc. New York. Clippings from the
DEC. 21-26 ing Post (Dec. 21-22) , Daily News (Dec. 25) , and
New Era (Dec. 26) , on the New York collectorship.
1837 Alley, Sam[ue]l. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
DEC. 22 [Washington]. Indorsing Jesse Hoyt for the
collectorship. A. L. S. 2 p.
1837 Edwards, W[eldon] N[athaniel]. Warrenton, N. C. To
DEC. 23 Martin Van Buren, [Washington]. In favor of
the message and the solution of the issue offered;
the attitude of the people of North Carolina;
etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1837 Ingersoll, C[harles] Jfared]. Philadelphia. To Martin
DEC. 23 Van Buren, [Washington]. The importance of
the Canadian difficulty; proposal for a commis
sion to repair to the frontier and observe condi
tions. A. L. S. 4 p.
1837 Hammond, Jabez D[elano]. Cherry Valley. To M[artin]
DEC. 24 Van Buren, [Washington]. In favor of Jesse
Hoyt. A. L. S. 1 p.
1837 Foster, W[illia]m. Boston. To Martin Van Buren, W r ash-
DEC. 24 ington. An opportunity to swing Massachusetts
into line. A. L. S. 3 p.
1837 Ingersoll, C[harles] J[ared]. Philadelphia. To [Martin
DFC. 24 Van Buren, Washington]. The Monroe doc
trine ; Canada, Texas, and Mexico ; the abolition
movement; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1837 Campbell, G[eorge] Washington]. Nashville. To Martin
DEC. 25 Van. Buren, [Washington]. The State Legisla
ture and the senatorship; the State parties ; the
late message; Clay s intentions; the sub-treas
ury; etc. A. L. S. 7 p.
1837 Pierce, Benjamin. Hillsborough, N. H. To Martin Van
DEC. 25 Buren, Washington. Approval of the message.
A. L. S. 2 p.
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[1837?]
[1837?]
Wright, Silas, Jr. Senate Chamber, [Washington]. To
John I. De Graff, House of Representatives,
[Washington]. Sending letters to be used as di
rected. A. L. S. 1 p.
Flournoy, M. Fayette, Ky. To Martin Van Buren,
[Washington]. On changes in the temper of the
country; suggestions as to measures; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
Mumf ord, John J. Washington. To [Martin Van Buren],
Washington. Indorsing Jesse Hoyt. A. L. S.
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De Graff, John J. Washington. To [Martin Van Buren,
Washington]. Sending letters in support of
Jesse Hoyt. A. L. S. 1 p.
New York Delegation in Congress (John I. De Graff and
others). To [Martin Van Buren, Washington].
In favor of Jesse Hoyt. D. S. 2 p.
" Ellen." New Orleans. To Martin Van Buren, Wash
ington. Lukewarm supporters; appointments
to office; no halfway men in the ranks; a meet
ing; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
Anonymous. Clarksville, Ga. To Martin Van Buren,
Washington. Sending a paper on the situation
of relations with Great Britain. 1 p. "Private
and confidential."
[Van Buren, Martin. Washington ?] To
. Thanks
A.Df. 2 p.
[1837?]
for the author s presentation copy.
[Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. Memorandum on
courts-martial. A. Df. 4 p.
[Trist, Nicholas Philip. Havana]. To [Martin Van Buren,
Washington]. Urging negotiations for the pur
chase of Cuba. A. L. 2 p.
[Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. Notes on treaty pro
visions for Indian removals to the West. A. Df.
3 p. (Written on the blank pages of an undated
note, [1837?] of George M. Keim. Indorsed:
"A note of my recollection of the contents of a
paper read to me by Mr. Jno. Mason Junr)."
[Woodbury, Levi ? Washington]. "Value of imports and
exports of foreign merchandise and of bullion
and specie in 1836." 1 p.
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 331
[1837?] [Woodbury, Levi? Washington]. Memoranda on the
independent treasury; objects; restrictions; pay
ments for public lands; etc. Df. 7 p. (Cor
rections in Woodbury s hand).
[1837?] [Woodbury, Levi. Washington]. "Summary of consid
erations in favour of an independent treasury/ 7
A. Df. 5 p.
[1837] [Poinsett, Joel Roberts ? Washington ?] Reflections on
the present system of education at the U. S-
Military Academy." 10 p. (Indorsement in
Abraham Van Buren s hand).
[1837?] Anonymous. To [Martin Van Buren, Washington ?] How
to avoid debt and preserve national independ
ence. 1 p.
[1837?] Anonymous. To [Martin Van Buren, Washington]. On
the guilt of R. H. White, and the impropriety of
his friend Greer s holding a Treasury office. 2 p.
[1837?] Anoymous. New Orleans. To Levi Woodbury, Washing
ton. "Project of a uniform plan of banking
throughout the United States, for the purpose of
securing a sound currency and safe depositaries
for the funds of the Federal Government in its
fiscal operations." 5 p.
1837 [Forsyth, John? Washington]. Synopsis of relations of
the United States with Austria. Df. 2 p.
[1837?] Anonymous. Argument in favor of an improved national
bank. 8 p.
[1837?] K[endall], A[mos. Washington]. " Remarks on the man
agement of the Public Revenue, &c. [especially
postal exchanges]." A. D. S. 4 p. (Indorsed
in Van Buren s hand: "Mr. Kendall Fiscal
agent preparatory to a subsequent Message.")
[1837?] Anonymous. To M[artin] Van Buren, Washington. Con
ditions on the frontier; measures necessary. 2 p.
"Private."
[1837?] . A similar letter of later date in the same hand.
3 p. "Private." (See: "Old Amicus" to Van
Buren, [1837? June 15]).
[1837?] " A Citizen of the United States." "To the People of the
United States [on currency and banking]."
Pamphlet. 8 p.
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[1837] [Van Buren, Martin? Washington]. Plan for a sub-
treasury. Df. 1 p.
[1837?] [Van Buren, Martin. Washington?] On removals from
office; answering a query. A. Df. 3 p.
[1837?] [Rives, William Cabell. Castle Hill, Va.?] On banking
and currency reform. Copy by Mrs. Rives. 3 p,
[1837?] [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. [To Vicente Roca-
fuerte, Quito]. His own anxiety to promote re
lations between the United States and Ecuador;
as to- a treaty of amity and commerce; etc.
A. Df. 2 p. (With: Rocafuerte to Van Buren,
1837, Aug. 2).
[bet. 1837 Poinsett, J[oel] R[oberts. Washington]. To [Martin Van
and 1841?] Buren,Washington]. On a letter of the Mexican
Envoy, asking assurances of American neutrality
in the event of Mexico s attempting to subjugate
her revolted provinces. L. S. 2 p.
1838 United States Congress. Proceedings on Texas. Copy
JAN. 4-JuNE 15. from the Senate Journal, p. 110, 470; House
Journal, p. 1087, 1102. 2 p. (Fragment).
1838 Stevenson, A[ndrew]. Paris. To M[artin] Van Buren,
JAN. 5 Washington. Reasons for expressing his opin
ions ; what he urged upon Ritchie ; his opinion of
the contest with the Bank; political considera
tions; Ritchie s high character; harmony needed
for success; questions with Great Britain; etc.
A. L. S. 14 p. "Private."
1838 United States House of Representatives. [Washington].
JAN - 5 Proceedings on Mexican and Canadian frontier
relations. Clipping from the [ Washington] Globe.
3 columns.
1838 Murphy, Edward. London. To [Martin] Van Buren,
JAN - 5 [Washington]. Indorsing his bank policy.
A. L. S. 6 p.
1838 Hamilton, James Alexander]. Nevis [Dobbs Ferry, N.
J AN - 8 Y.] To Martin Van Buren, Washington. Re
gret at the frontier troubles ; his wish to be made
useful to the Government; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1838 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To Andrew Jackson,
JAN. 8 Hermitage. Anniversary greetings; Congress
doing nothing; Rives s declaration of his posi
tion; the Major s marriage; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 333
1838 Gould, Jacob. Rochester. To Martin Van Buren, Wash-
JAN. 8 ington. Talk of war with England; affairs on
the Xorthern frontier; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1838 Trist, Nicholas] P[hilip]. Havana. To Martin Van Bu-
JAN. 9-11 ren, Washington. Introducing Mr. Lewis; de
plorable results of the lighthouse legislation;
needed reforms; Sanford; the creation of ficti
tious credits; etc. A. L. S. 6 p.
1838 " Veteran." Lansingburg, N. Y. "Revolutionary Rem-
JAN. 10 iniscences [including a reprint of the General As
sociation, 1775, May 22]." Clipping from the
Democratic Press. I column. (With: Lansing
to Van Buren, 1839, Aug. 8).
1838 Throop, E[nos] T[hompson]. Naples. To [Martin] Van
JAN. 10 Buren, [Washington]. Want of news from
America; the elections; future success; his own
situation in Naples; interview with the Prince of
Salermo; is satisfied, but would like a place of
higher salary; sending wine; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1838 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To T. Spalding.
JAN. 10 Acknowledging a friendly letter. A. L. S. 3 p.
1838 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To [Andrew] Jackson,
JAN. 10 [Hermitage]. Adams s call for the Fulton
letter; suggestion for a full publication; expec
tation of victory in the Treasury plan; Swart-
wout s conduct; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. "Private."
1838 Barney, John. Baltimore. To [Martin Van Buren,
JAN. 12 Washington]. A case under the tariff. A. L. S.
6 p.
1838 Van Buren, Mfartin]. Washington. To Andrew Jackson,
JAN 13 Fountain of Health, Tenn. Distress at news of
his ill-health; public opinion of Jackson; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1838 [Ewing, John ?] Washington. To- . On party suc-
J AN. 14-30 cess and naturalized foreigners. 3 p. "Private."
(Signature crossed out).
1838 Democratic Committee of Suffolk County. Boston. To
JAN. 15 [Martin Van Buren, Washington]. Resolutions
commending George Bancroft s appointment to
be collector of the port of Boston. D. S. of
Peter Dunbar, chairman. 2 p. (Printed : Mass.
Hist. Soc., Proceedings, v. 42, p. 384).
334 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
1838 Croswell, E[dwin]. Albany. To M[artin] Van Buren,
JAN. 17 [Washington]. . Sending a letter from David
Robinson; Marcy still on the frontier; etc.
A. L. S. 2 p.
1838 Parker, Rich[ar]dE[lliott]. Richmond. To M[artin] Van
JAN. 18 Buren, [Washington]. The political situation in
Virginia; the proposal for a convention; Blair s
good conduct; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1838 Grundy, Felix. Washington. Circular letter (litho-
JAN. 18 graphed) to his constituents on public affairs
in Washington; etc. 2 p.
1838 Dix, John Afdams]. Albany. To M[artin] Van Buren,
JAN. 19 [Washington]. Affairs in the Boston Custom
house; letters of John A. Bolles; Powers s bill
objectionable; a corruption bill intended; a
financial organ needed; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1838 Reynolds, Levi, Jr. Lewistown, [Pa.] To Martin Van
JAN. 20 Buren, Washington. Approval of the Adminis
tration s measures; the governorship; etc.
A. L. S. 1 p.
1838 Daniel, Pfeter] V[ivian]. Richmond. To [Martin Van
JAN. 23 Buren], Washington. On corporate monopolies ;
a treacherous message from the Governor; Ed-
munds s resolution; an Administration paper;
Garland and Ritchie; his own office and inade
quate salary; etc. A. L. S. 6 p.
1838 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. [Washington]. To Jfames]
JAN. 23 Alexander] Hamilton, [Nevis]. A war policy
not considered by the President; the Cabinet
united against it; etc. A. Df. S. 3 p.
1838 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren,
JAN - 23 [Washington]. Adams s hostility, and his use of
the Fulton letter; the letter not found in his own
letter-book; an inquiry addressed to Fulton; the
address to the citizens of New York, and conduct
ofSwartwout; Virginia and the divorce bill; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p.
1838 Jarvis, Leo[nar]d. Boston. To [Martin Van Buren,
JAN - 24 Washington]. The affair of the Fulton Bank;
bad condition of other institutions; so-called
Democratic banks; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1838 "A Citizen." New York. To Martin Van Buren, [Wash-
JAN - 24 ington]. On the currency. 12 p.
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 335
1838 Hun ting ton, Ralph. Boston. To Martin Van Buren,
JAN. 27 [Washington]. Failures of government officers
and bank troubles ; list of office-holders involved ;
Democracy and banks; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1838 Foster, W[illia]m. Boston. To Martin Van Buren,
JAN. 27 Washington. The character of the NewEngland
people; question as to who are the leaders of
opinion; defalcation should be exposed; Simp
son s conspiracy; Abel Gushing; the Navy
Agency; etc. A. L. S. 7 p.
1838 Kane, J[ohn] Kfintzing]. Philadelphia. To H[enry] D[il-
JAN. 28 wood] Gilpin, [Washington]. The effect of the
House Bank bill. A. L. S. 2 p.
[1838] McKean, [Samuel]. Senate Chamber, [Washington]. To
JAN. 29 [Martin Van Buren, Washington]. Explanation
of his failure to meet a dinner engagement.
A. N. 1 p.
1838 The Advertiser. Manhattan, [O.] Editorial: "John A.
JAN. 31 Bryan." Clipping. 2 columns. (With: Bryan
to Van Buren, 1838, Feb. 19).
1838 [Butler, Benjamin Franklin. Washington]. Opinion on
[JAN. ?] the rank of Lieut. Downing. A. D. 4 p.
(Compare: Van Buren, Opinion, 1838, Feb. 6).
[1838 [New York Herald?] Editorial: " The true state of parties" ;
BET. JAN. the sub-treasury bill; the "panic of 38"; bad
AND JULY 9] Whig tactics ; etc. Clipping.
1838 Lewis, Morgan. New York. To M[artin] Van Buren,
FEB. i [Washington]. Congratulations on the public
measures; the Seminole war; etc.; asking for an
appointment for Lewis Livingston. A. L. S.
3 p.
1838 Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society. Boston. To Martin
FEB. 3 Van Buren, Washington. Circular letter com
municating resolutions adopted at the annual
meeting, Jan. 25, 1838, condemning the House
resolutions, Dec. 21, [1837], on anti-slavery peti
tions; etc. L. S. of Francis Jackson, president,
and A. A. Phelps, secretary. 1 p. (Body of the
letter lithographed) .
1838 Patterson, W[illia]m. House of Representatives, [Wash-
FEB. 5 ington]. To [Martin Van Buren, Washington].
Services of his brother, John Patterson, in Ohio ;
the recommendation of Davis; etc.; asking for
his brother s reappointment. A. L. S. 4 p.
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1838 Virginia Senate. Resolutions: (1) Mr. Ellis s resolutions
FEB. 5 on banking; (2) Mr. Ellis s resolutions on the
Congress; (3) Resolutions of Mr. Smith (of Cul-
peper) on the currency. Printed. 4 p. (With:
Smith to Van Buren, 1838, Feb. 6).
1838 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. Opinion on the rank
FEB. c of Naval Lieutenants Ridgway, Downing, and
Long. A. Df . 9 p.
1838 Smith, W[illia]m. Senate Chamber, Richmond. To [Mar-
FEB. 6 tin Van Buren], Washington. Sending Ellis s
resolutions on banking, intended as an olive
branch; Bland s recommendation of the removal
of Singleton for unfitness; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
(Resolutions inclosed) .
1838 Williams, R[euel]. Washington. To [Martin Van Buren,
FEB. 7 Washington]. Sending letters on the rank of
naval lieutenants. A. L. S. 1 p. (Inclosures:
Letters of John Rodgers to Crowninshield, Feb.
11 and Feb. 19, 1817, Crowninshield to Rodgers,
Feb. 17, 1817).
1838 Ingersoll, C[harles] J[ared]. Philadelphia. To [Martin
FEB. 9 Van Buren, Washington]. Appropriations for
party and selfish ends; banks and resumption:
etc. A. L. S. 4 p. "Confidential."
1838 Hamilton, J[ames]. Charleston. To Martin Van Buren,
FEB. 10 Washington. Introducing Robert DewarBacot,
applying for admission to West Point. A. L. S.
3 p.
1838 Marcy, William L[earned]. Albany. To M[artin] Van
FEB. 12 Buren, [Washington]. The Buffalo collector-
ship one of Jackson s mis-appointments ; his own
message sent to Van Buren; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
"Private."
1838 Dix, John A[dams]. Albany. To [Martin Van Buren,
FEB - 12 Washington]. The course of Croswell and the
Argus; state internal improvements; specie pay
ments and the small bill law; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1838 [Segar, Joseph]. Richmond. To [J. L.] Martin, [Wash-
FEB - 13 ington]. A caucus of the Subservatives and the
Conservatives; their object to prevent anything s
being done. A.L. 3 p. (Part of the second leaf
cut awav).
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 337
1838 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren,
FEB. 13 [Washington]. Introducing William Nichol.
L. S. 2 p.
1838 Salisbury, S. Harrisburg, Pa. To [Martin] Van Buren,
FEB. 17 Washington. The State Senate s instructions
against the sub-treasury bill; the alarming
power of the banks; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1838 Martin, [J. L. Washington]. To [Martin Van Buren,
FEB. 17 Washington]. Sending an extract from Segar s
letter [of Feb. 13], suggesting some Bank re
solves; etc. A. N. 2 p.
1838 Horn, Henry. Philadelphia. To [Martin Van Buren],
FEB. 19 Washington. The rumored transfer of George
Wolf; troubles that would follow; Wolfs political
standing; an office for John Horn; etc. A. L. S.
2 p.
1838 Bryan, John A. Columbus, O. To M[artin] Van Buren,
FEB. 19 [Washington]. Van Buren s impressions of him;
New York politics of the past; his political
opinions and support of Van Buren; etc. A. L. S.
4 p.
1838 Segar, Jos[eph]. Richmond. To J. L. Martin, Washing-
FEB. 21 ton. The vote on the resolutions; the question
of the sub-treasury; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1838 Wright, Silas, Jr. Washington. To [Martin Van Buren,
FEB. 22 Washington]. On Jefferson County appoint
ments ; Bronson s candidates ; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1838 Tilden, E[lam]. New Lebanon, [N. Y.] To M[artin] Van
FEB. 22 Buren, Washington. On Lieut. Warner s pro
motion; the people s difficulty in grasping the
sub-treasury question; hopes for success; resolu
tions by Samuel J. Tilden; etc. A. L. S. 6 p.
1838 Sterling, M. W^atertown, [N. Y.] To Benjamin F.
FEB. 23 Butler, Washington. An invasion of Canada by
the Patriots; unfortunate effects of the agitation;
difficulties encountered by Van Buren; rotation
in office; etc. A. L. S. 5 p.
1838 Marcy, Wfilliam] L[earned]. Albany. To M[artin] Van
FEB. 25 Buren, [Washington]. Introducing a delegation
from the Six Nations. A. L. S. 1 p.
1838 "An old Friend." Long Island. To M[artin] Van Buren,
FEB. 25 Washington. Thoughts on the frontier war.
40803 10 22
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"An old Friend" Continued.
2 p. "Private." (See: " Old Amicus " to Van
Buren, [1837?] June 15).
1838 Smith, Henry K. Albany. To M[artin] Van Buren,
FEB. 27 Washington. Inclosing an affidavit in exonera
tion of [George W.] Clinton from charges of con
nivance at the acts of Patriots. A. L. S. 2 p.
1838 Segar, Jfoseph]. Richmond. To J. L. Martin, Washing-
FEB. 27 ton. Another vote on the currency resolutions.
A. L. S. 3 p. (Note by J. L. Martin appended) .
1838 Turrill, J[oel]. Oswego, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Buren,
FEB. 28 Washington. The expedition against Kingston a
failure; pressure of the political contest; the
collector of the port; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
[1838 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. To [Morgan Lewis,
FEB.] New York]. Respect and regard not to be im
paired by differences of opinion on public meas
ures ; his inability to give Lewis s nephew [Lewis
Livingston] an appointment ; etc. A. Df. 3 p.
[1838? Buchanan, James. [Washington]. To [Martin Van Bu-
FEB. ?J ren, Washington]. On the resignation of [George]
Wolf. A. L. S. 1 p.
1838 Van Buren, M[artin], Washington. To Andrew Jackson,
MAR. 2 Nashville. The appointment of Clark delayed;
pleasure at his recovery to health ; Cilley s death ;
the sub-treasury measure in Congress; hope for
success; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1838 Throop, [Enos] [Thompson]. New York. To [Martin]
MAR. 2 Van Buren, Washington. On banks and the re
sumption of specie payments; possible conse
quences of the attempt to resume; Wright s
bill; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1838 Barton, J[ames ?] L.[ ?] Buffalo. To Mfartin] Van Buren,
MAR. 2 Washington. The robbery of the arsenal; good
service of Col. Worth; disorganizes not receiv
ing countenance from Washington; the collector-
ship; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
[1838 Anonymous. Inclosing a clipping from the [New York]
MAR - 6 1 Heral[d], Mar. 6, 1838, on Canadian invasion
from the United States, and peace between Eng
land and America. 1 p. "Private." (See "Old
Amicus" to Van Buren, [1837? June 15]).
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1838 Leggett, W[illia]m. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
MAR. 7 [Washington]. Bryant and the straitened con
dition of the Post; something should be done to
prevent its fall; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1838 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To Charles Per-
MAR. 8 rone[?]. On the Constitution and the distribu
tion of surplus revenue among the states.
A. Df. S. 3 p.
1838 Barton, J[ames ?] L.[ ?] Buffalo, N. Y. To Mfartin] Van
MAR. 8 Buren, Washington. The political effects of
George W. Clinton s appointment; Pierre A.
Barker s good conduct; the frontier troubles;
friends should be rewarded; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1838 Maine, Legislature, Democratic Members. Augusta.
MAR. 9 Resolutions on the Graves-Cilley duel. D. S.
of Nathaniel Littlefield, etc. 12 p.
1838 Muhlenberg, Hen[ry] Afugustus]. Reading, Pa. To Mar-
MAR. 12 tin Van Buren, Washington. Introducing Gen.
Keim; results of the Harrisburg Convention;
Porter not quite a safe man; Wolf s appointment
a false move; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1838 Anonymous. New Orleans. To Martin Van Buren,
MAR. 13 Washington. On Van Buren s prospects in
Louisiana. 2 p.
1838 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To Andrew Jackson,
MAR. 17 Nashville. Birthday congratulations; the inde
pendent treasury bill before Congress ; confidence
of success; the Supreme Court s decision against
Kendall; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
[1838?] Edmonds, J[ohn]W. New York. To M[artin] V[an] Buren,
MAR. 17 [Washington]. On Biddle s statement as to the
resuming of specie payments. A. L. S. 4 p.
1838 Leiper, Geo[rge] G[ray]. Leiperville, [Pa.] To [Martin
MAR. 18 Van Buren, Washington]. Congratulations on
the political aspects of Pennsylvania; the -con
test over the governorship; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1838 " Visor." Philadelphia. To Martin Van Buren, Wash-
MAR. 19 ington. Charges against public officers. 3 p.
1838 Cooper, Thomas. Columbia, S. C. To [Martin Van Bu-
MAR. 19 ren, Washington]. Claims of the Columbia Iron
Company to a United States foundry; the State
to go with Van Buren; etc. A. L. S. 1 p.
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1838 Silliman, W., and others. Cleveland, O. Resolves of an
MAR. 22 anti-sub-treasury meeting. D. S. 2 p.
1838 Wright, Silas, Jr. Washington. To [Martin Van Buren,
MAR. 23 Washington]. Auburn friends and appoint
ments; recommending Capt. Lynds. A. L. S.
IP-
1838 Michigan Historical Society, Henry Rfowe] Schoolcraft,
MAR. 23 President. Detroit, [Mich.] To Martin Van
Buren, Washington. Notifying Van Buren of
his election to the Society. D. S. (printed form
filled in) of the president and secretaries. 1 p.
1838 Benton, Thomas H[art.]. Senate Chamber, [Washington].
MAR. 23 To [Martin] Van Buren, [Washington]. On a
possible division on the issue of treasury notes.
A. L. S. 1 p. "Private."
1838 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren,
MAR. 26 [Washington]. The appointment of Clark rec
ommended; his health; the divorce bill and the
people; a message to Woodbury; the Cilley
duel; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
[1838 New York Commercial Advertiser. On the possibility of
MAR. ?] war with Great Britain. Reprint, headed
"United States," in a [St. Christopher] news
paper. Clipping. (Marginal note (A. N. S.) by
Ja[me]s K. Marr).
1838 Lehman, George F. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Bu-
APR. 1 ren, Washington. Pennsylvania politics; the
governorship and next presidential election;
Wolf and custom-house appointments; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1838 Brownson, O[restes] A[ugustus]. Boston. To Martin Van
APR. 2 Buren, Washington. Sending an article on
slavery-abolitionism, Democracy and the mon
eyed power; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1838 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren,
APR. 4 Washington. His returning health; the passage
of the divorce bill by the Senate; the defeat of
the money power; the position of Rives and of
White compared; Murphv s letter; etc. A. L. S.
3 p.
1838 [A Whig Member of Congress]. Washington. To - - ?
APR. 5 O n naturalized foreigners, offices, and party suc
cess. 3 p. (Signature and address crossed out).
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1838 Throop, E[nos] T[hompson]. New York. To [Martin]
APR. 9 Van Buren, [Washington]. Biddle s letter to
J[ohn] Q[uincy] Adams on resumption all that
could be desired; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1838 Sutherland, Jacob. Geneva, [N. Y.] To M[artin] Van
APR. 9 Buren, Washington. Reasons for declining the
office of secretary of the Navy; resumption and
political success; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1838 Parker, Rich[ar]d E[lliott]. Richmond. To [Martin Van
APR. 10 Buren, Washington]. The adjournment of the
Legislature; conditions of political success; Ha-
mer s coup d etat; the Cabinet not a source of
strength; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1838 " A Plan for a Mutual Loan Company." Printed. 1 p.
APR. 10 (With: Pico to Van Buren, 1838, Apr. 24.)
1838 Butler, B[enjamin] F[ranklin]. Wasliington. To Martin
APR. 11 Van Buren, [Washington]. Tendering his resig
nation of the office of attorney-general. A. L. S.
IP-
1838 V[an] Buren, Mfartin]. Washington. To Benjamin
APR. 11 F[ranklin] Butler, [Washington]. Regret at his
resignation. Copy by Martin Van Buren, Jr.
3 p.
[1838 Scott, [Winfield. Washington]. To [Martin Van Buren,
APR. 11] Washington]. Memorandum for instructions [is
sued Apr. 11, 1838] for his mission to the Chero
kee Nation. A. D. 3 p.
[1838 [Butler, Benjamin Franklin. Washington]. Memoran-
APR. 11] dum for the instructions [issued Apr. 11, 1838] to
Gen. Scott for his Cherokee mission. A. Df.
2 p.
1838 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To Winfield Scott,
APR. 11 Washington. Instructions for his mission to the
Cherokee Nation. A. Df. S. 5 p.
. Copy by Martin Van Buren, Jr. 6 p.
1838 Turrill, J[oel]. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Wash-
APR. 11 ington. On Nicolas Biddle and the Philadelphia
and New York banks. A. L. S. 2 p.
1838 Hoyt, J[esse]. New York. To [Abraham] Van Buren,
APR. 12 [Washington]. Prophesying success at the elec
tion; the Bank Convention; fall in stocks; etc.
A. L. S. 2 p.
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1838 McClure, John. [New York]. To [Abraham Van Buren,
APR. 12 Washington]. Note on the New York election.
A. L. S. 1 p. (On the second leaf of Hoyt s
letter of the same date) .
1838 Flagg, A[zariah] C[utting]. Albany. To Martin Van
APR. 12 Buren. Marcy s special message on the resump
tion of specie payments; an issue of State stock;
the message held back for the election; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1838 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To [Andrew] Jack-
APR. 15 son, [Hermitage]. Sending letters from New
York; results of the elections; changes in the
Cabinet; banks and resumption; Grundy s
measure; land bills; etc. A. L. S. 8 p..
1838 Butler, B[enjamin] F[ranklin]. New York. To [Martin]
APR. 17 Van Buren, Washington. Congratulations on
the elections; Wilkes s expedition; etc. A. L. S.
3 p.
1838 leech, Henry. Philadelphia Co. To Martin Van Buren,
APR. 17 [Washington]. Kegret at the appointment of
Wolf; his character and acts; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1838 "Anon." New Orleans. To Martin Van Buren, Washing-
APR. 17 ton. Political matters. 2 p.
1838 Macaulay, P. London. To Martin Van Buren, Washing-
APR. 20 ton. The weakness of the Administration on the
Canadian question; Lord Brougham, O Connell,
and negro emancipation; the Bank [of England]
and the shipment of gold to the United States;
the coronation ; personal news ; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1838 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. To Washington Ir-
APR. 23 ving, [Tarry town]. Offering him the portfolio
of the Navy Department. A. Df. 4 p. "Con
fidential."
1838 Pico, Joshua. New Orleans. To Martin Van Buren, Wash-
APR. 24 ington. Sending a plan of a Mutual Loan Com
pany. A. L. S. 2 p. (Written on the blank
leaf of a printed prospectus, Apr. 10, 1838).
1838 Van Buren, Mfartin]. Washington. To Andrew Jackson,
APR - 24 [Hermitage]. Sending a letter from Smith [Van
Buren ?] ; New York matters ; resumption by the
banks; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1838 Throop, E[nos] T[hompson]. New York. To [Martin]
ApR - 26 Van Buren, [Washington]. Smith to leave the
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Throop, E[nos] T[hompson] Continued.
Times, and to visit Washington; joy over the
passage of the general banking law; etc. A. L. S.
2 p.
1838 Colman, Henry. Boston. To Martin Van Buren, [Wash-
APR. 26 ington]. On the manufacture of sugar from
beets. A. L. S. 2 p.
1838 Welles, Gideon. Hartford, [Conn.] To Silas Wright,
APR. 27 [Washington]. Office-seeking becoming a regu
lar business; a cabinet position for Judge Niles;
etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1838 Letcher, John. Lexington, Va. To Ely Moore, Washing-
APR. 28 ton. Fear of defeat in Virginia; Rives and
Ritchie to blame; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1838 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To Andrew Jackson,
APR. 29 Nashville. Asking for a letter introducing John
Van Buren to the Duke of Wellington; the Bal
timore defeat and Virginia results; regeneration
in New York complete; Martin as editor for the
Union; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1838 Richardson, C. W. White Plains, N. Y. To M[artin] Van
APR. 29 Buren, Washington. On the sub-treasury plan.
A. L. S. 2 p.
1838 Irving, Washington. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
APR. 30 [Washington]. Declining the offer of a cabinet
office. A. L. S. 4 p.
1838 Butler, B[enjamin] F[ranklin]. New York. To [Martin
APR. 30 Van Buren, Washington]. On Washington Ir-
ving s declination of office. A. L. S. 2 p.
1838 Wright, Silas, Jr. Washington. To [Martin Van Buren,
APR. 30 Washington]. Inclosing an answer from Mr.
W.; news of defeat in Virginia; etc. A. N. S.
ip.
[1838 Barney, John. Baltimore. To [Martin Van Buren,
APR. ?] Washington]. On the prospect for the resump
tion of specie payments. A. L. S. 2 p.
1838 Hayne, A[rthur] P. Charleston. Circular to Col. John
MAY 1 Millson, etc., on the duties of the Committee of
Correspondence appointed by the Mercantile
Convention, Augusta, Ga., Apr. 1; subjoined to
the editorial on " The direct trade" in the Souih-
ernPatriot, 1838, [June ?] 7. Clipping. 1 column..
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1838 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren,
MAY 1 [Washington]. The noble stand of New York
against the money power; the eyes of the people
being opened ; the position of Rives and of Tall-
madge; Donelson s burdens; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
"Private."
[1838 Van Buren, Martin. To - ? Offering the portfolio of
C.MAY 2?] the Navy Department. A. Df. 4 p.
1838 Parker, Rich[ar]d E[lliott]. Richmond. To [Martin] Van
MAY 2 Buren, Washington. Declining the [attorney-
generalship]; confidence in the ultimate success
of his administration; etc.; answering Van Bu-
ren s letter of [Apr.] 29. A. L. S. 3 p.
1838 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To Walter Bowne,
MAY 3 [Albany ?] Reasons for not complying with his
request as to security to the Government; note
of action taken; etc. Copy by Martin Van Bu
ren, Jr. 3 p.
1838 [Butler, Benjamin Franklin]. New York. To Martin
MAY 4 Van Buren, Washington. On the appointment
of [Thomas N.] Carr [as consul] to Tangier.
A. L. 2 p. (Incomplete).
1838 M., Z. To Martin Van Buren, Washington. On the ad-
MAY 5 visability of forcing proper party activity on
the part of Federal officers in New York. 3 p.
[1838 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. Speech to Alexandre
MAY 5] de Bodisco on the presentation of his credentials
as Russian minister. A. Df. 3 p.
1838 Randolph, Thfomas] J[efferson]. Edgehill, [Va.] To M[ar-
MAY 6 tin] Van Buren, [Washington]. Suggesting N. P.
Trist as one of the commissioners of claims.
A. L. S. 2 p.
1838 Hoyt, J[esse. New York?] To [Martin Van Buren,
MAY 9 Washington]. A jangle with Craig; etc. A. L. S.
3 p. "Private."
1838 Croswell, E[dwin]. Albany. To M[artin] Van Buren,
M^ n [Washington]. Ritchie and the sub-treasury
measure; the next State election to be a great
struggle; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1838 Letcher, John. Lexington, Va. To [Martin Van Buren,
MAYl2 Washington]. Benton s speech on the inde
pendent treasury; divisions in the ranks the
cause of defeat in Virginia; no test of the pop
ular vote; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
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1838 Worth, G[orham] A. New York. To Mfartin] Van Bu-
MAY 13 ren, Washington. His own disposition to a
foolish compassion for rogues, yahoos and hum
bugs; sympathy for the Administration; a tender
of help to Woodbury; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1838 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. To [James Kirke
MAY 13 Paulding ? New York ?] Tendering the secre
taryship of the Navy. A. Df. 3 p.
1838 Hammond, Jabez D[elano]. Cherry Valley, [N. Y.] To
MAY 16 Martin Van Buren, [Washington]. Extreme
anxiety about the national Treasury; a State
general banking law; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1838 " Public Informer." New York. To Mfartin] Van Bu-
MAY 17 ren, Washington. In favor of a national bank.
3 p.
1838 Fisk, J. S. Green Bay, [Wis.] To Martin Van Buren,
MAY 19 Washington. Charges against Judge William C.
Frazer. A. L. S. 2 p.
1838 Flournoy, John J. Athens, Ga. To M[artin] Van Buren,
MAY 20 Washington. The Cherokee Indians to be re
moved beyond the Mississippi; urging that they
be given a fee simple of the Arkansas lands.
A. L. S. 4 p.
1838 Strong, Joseph. Rochester, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Bu-
MAY 21 ren, Washington. On the currency. A. L. S.
4 p.
1838 Leiper, George G[ray]. Leiperville, [Pa,] To [Martin
MAY 21 Van Buren, Washington]. The outlook for
Democratic victory in Pennsylvania; office-hunt
ers and the Cabinet; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1838 Parker, Rich[ar]d E[lliott]. Retreat, [Va.] To [Martin]
MAY 21 Van Buren, Washington. Approval of the ap
pointment to the Navy portfolio; a wish that
other appointments may turn out as well; Vir
ginia politics; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1838 Hayne, A[rthur] P. Charleston. To Henry William DC-
MAY 21 saussure, [Charleston]. Transmitting his circular,
[May 1]; subjoined to the editorial on " The
direct trade," in the Southern Patriot, 1838,
[June?] 7. Clipping. 2 columns.
1838 Daniel, P[eter] V[ivian]. Richmond. To [Martin Van
MAY 23 Buren], Washington. Discontent in the Navy
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Daniel, P[eter] V[ivian] Continued.
over appointments to the exploring expedition;
Clay s pretensions in Virginia; the salaries of
judges; etc. A. L. S. 6 p.
1838 Rudd, Theron. New York. To M[artin] Van Buren,
MAY 24 [Washington]. His course as editor of the New
Era; Conservatives and Locofocos; the effect of
politics, etc., on the fortunes of the paper; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1838 Hammond, Jabez D[elanoj. Cherry Valley, [N. Y.] To
MAY 26 Martin Van Buren, [Washington]. The currency
question; suggestion for a new Cabinet ; qualities
of the men now in it ; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. " Pri
vate."
1838 Pierce, Benjamin. Hillsborough, [N. H.] To Martin
MAY 29 Van Buren, Washington. On Benton s speech
and the support given to Van Buren s measures.
A. L. S. 1 p.
[1838? [Van Buren, Martin ? Washington]. "Circular to all Re-
MAY 31?] ceivers and Collectors of Public Money." Copy
by Martin Van Buren, Jr. 1 p. (Incomplete.
Of: Woodbury s circular, June 1, bearing the
same title, and "A Resolution relating to the
public revenue and dues to the Government,"
May 31, 1838, Statutes at Large, V).
[1838 Ritchie, Tho[ma]s. To [- -? Washington]. The po-
MAY ?] litical situation; a plan for a compromise special
deposit system; the sub-treasury. Copy. 3 p.
1838 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren,
JuNE ! Washington. Directing attention to Indian af
fairs; hints of corruption; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
"Confidential."
1838 Marcy, W[illiam] L[earned]. Watertown, [N. Y.] To
JuNE 2 Edwin Croswell, Albany. An account of the
seizure and burning of the British steamboat
Sir Robert Peel A. L. S. 3 p.
1838 Desaussure, Henry W[illia]m. [Charleston]. To A[rthur] P.
JuNE 2 Hayne, [Charleston]. Acknowledging his circu
lar, May 1, and his military biography; trans
mitting his own semi-centennial speech, 1826,
July 4; subjoined to the editorial on "The
direct trade," Southern Patriot, 1838, [June ?] 7.
Clipping. 1 column.
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1838 Croswell, E[dwin]. Albany. To Mfartin] Van Buren,
JUNE 3 [Washington]. No reconciliation possible be
tween the two Administration papers; his own
desire for party harmony; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1838 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren,
JUNE 4 Washington. The unfortunate disclosures in
Indian affairs; war possible if Indians are not
removed ; dangers of the situation; etc. A. L. S.
3 p. "Confidential."
1838 Stillwell, Smith. Ogdensburg, [N. Y.] To Silas Wright,
JUNE 6 Washington. As to indemnity for a boat burned ;
offering full support. A. L. S. 2 p.
1838 Bacheler, Origen. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
JUNE 6 Washington. Communicating a resolution of
the New York Peace Society, commending Van
Buren s action in agreeing to arbitration between
the United States and Mexico. A. L. S. 2 p.
1838 Me Cully, Alexander, and others. Massillon, [O]. To
JUNE 6 Martin Van Buren, Washington. Circular invi
tation to celebrate July 4. Printed. 1 p.
1838 Anonymous. New Orleans. To Mfartin] Van Buren,
JUNE 7 Washington. On the political danger in appoint
ing Catholics and foreigners to office. 4 p.
1838 Southern Patriot. Charleston. Editorial: "The direct
[JUNE ?] 7 trade." Clipping. 2 columns (including sub
joined correspondence: Hayne, Circular, 1838,
May 1; Hayne to Desaussure, May 21; Desaus-
sure to Hayne, June 2) .
1838 King, Preston. Ogdensburgh, N. Y. To Martin Van
JUNE 8 Buren, Washington. Remonstrance against any
compensation for burning the Sir Robert Peel.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1838 Hayne, A[rthur] P. Charleston, S. C. To M[artin] Van
JUNE 8 Buren, Washington. On the foreign commerce
of the Southern states; inclosing letters on the
subject and a letter for Gen. Jackson. A. L. S.
2 p. " Private."
1838 Buchanan, James. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
JUNE 10 [Washington]. In favor of General Jones as
governor of Iowa. A. L. S. 2 p.
1838 Faxon, Charles. Buffalo, N. Y. To Martin Van Buren,
JUNE 11 Washington. Replying to objections to his being
made postmaster. A. L. S. 3 p.
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Wright, Silas, Jr. Washington. To [Martin Van Buren,
Washington]. Sending a letter of Smith Stil-
well; the letter too highly spiced in feeling; etc.
A. L. S. 1 p.
Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To Andrew Jackson,
Hermitage. The War Department and Indian
affairs; the Opposition in great confidence of
success; Poinsett s slip of language; Paulding s
appointment; difficulty in finding an attorney-
general; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. "Private. "
McCarty, R[ichard]. New York. To M[artin] Van Buren,
Washington. On an appointment of a collector
of the port. A. L. S. 3 p. " Private."
Sedgwick, T[heodore]. Stockbridge [N. Y.] To M[artin]
Van Buren, [Washington]. On Van Buren s
message [June 20? 1838] on border affairs and
peace with England. A. L. S.
Bleecker, Hfarmanus]. Albany. To Martin Van Buren,
[Washington]. Declining the offer of a commis-
sionership; the independent treasury measure;
etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
Jamaica Assembly. Protest of the Assembly against the
interference of the British Parliament. Clipping.
3 columns. (With: St. Christopher, Assembly,
Address, July 11, 1838).
Ritchie, Thomas. Richmond. To [Martin Van Buren,
Washington]. An expected visit to Washington ;
wish to compromise; suggestion to bring about
this result; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. "Strictly con
fidential."
Danforth, John. Old Plymouth, Mass. To [Martin Van
Buren, Washington]. What the abolition socie
ties are doing in New England; their operations
in Connecticut; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren,
[Washington]. The Indian service and land
speculations; removal of the Cherokees; the
divorce bill and the banks; etc. A. L. S. 6 p.
"Private."
. Transcript. 6 p.
Lucas, Robert. Friendly Grove, Ohio. To Martin Van
Buren, Washington. As to his appointment to
be governor of Iowa. A.L.S. 1 p. "Private."
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 349
1838 Butler, B[enjamin] F[ranklin]. New York. To [Martin]
JULY 9 Van Buren, [Washington]. On Grundy s ap
pointment; inability to visit Virginia; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p.
1838 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Washington. To M[artin]
JULY 10 Van Buren, [Washington]. Suggesting Dr. Gam-
melt?] for the [Washington ?] postmastership.
A. L. S. 1 p.
1838 Hunter, John. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Wash-
JULY 10 ington. Bronson or Foster for the vacant judge-
ship ; political aspects of New York ; etc. A. L. S.
3 p.
1838 St. Christopher Assembly. Address to Lt.-governor Sir
JULY 11 Henry MacLeod in reply to his opening speech;
with MacLeod s reply, same date, appended.
Clipping.
1838 Talbot, Jos[eph] H. Jackson, Tenn. To Martin Van
JULY 14 Buren, Washington. Declining appointment as
United States district attorney. A. L. S. 3 p.
1838 Iverson, A., and J. C. Watson. Washington. To M[artin]
JULY 15 Van Buren, [Washington]. On the Watson con
tract [for the sale of Creek reservations]. L. S.
3 p.
1838 Buchanan, James. Lancaster, [Pa.] To Martin Van Bu-
JULY 18 ren, Washington. In regard to Judge Frazer of
Wisconsin. A. L. S. 1 p.
1838 Van Buren, Mfartin]. Washington. To Andrew Jackson,
JULY 22 Nashville. Ross to be appointed if found cor
rect; Congress dispersed; the politicians at fault;
etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1838 Woodbury, Levi. Washington. To Jesse Hoyt, [New
JULY 23 York]. Inquiry concerning the Seventh Ward
Bank. Copy. 1 p. "Private." (With: Hoyt
to Van Buren, Aug. 10, 1838.)
1838 Hoyt, J[esse]. New York. To Levi Woodbury, [Wash-
JULY 25 ington]. As to the Seventh Ward Bank. Copy.
2 p. (With: Hoyt to Van Buren, Aug. 10,
1838.)
1838 Dodge, Ezra. New York. To M[artin] Van Buren,
JULY 27 Washington. As to Charles Burclet, adopted son
of Aaron Burr. A. L. S. 1 p.
1838 Kendall, Amos. Washington. To M[artin] Van Buren,
JULY 30 [White Sulphur Springs, Va.] Post-office busi-
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Kendall, Amos Continued.
ness light; his health and the Spanish mission;
political news; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. "Confiden
tial."
[1838 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington?] On the investigation
JULY ?J of J. C. Watson and Co. s contract [for the sale
of Creek reservations]; answering Iverson and
Watson s letter of [July 15]. A. Df. 12 p.
1838 Ingersoll, C[harles] J[ared]. Forest Hill, Philadelphia Co.
AUG. 2 To [Martin Van Buren, White Sulphur Springs,
VaJ A suggestion for the next annual message.
A. L. S. 4 p.
1838 Democratic Citizens Committee of Newark, [N. J.] (Aaron
AUG. 2 Johnson and others). To Mahlon Dickerson,
[Suckasunny, N. J.] Invitation to a public din
ner. Printed; in the New Jersey Eagle Extra,
Aug. 21, 1838.
1838 Hoyt, J[esse]. To William M. Price, New York. An
AUG. 2 item of bonds not accounted for. Copy. 1 p.
(No. 1 ; with: Hoyt to Van Buren, 1838, Dec. 7).
1838 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. White Sulphur Springs, Va, To
AUG. 6 Amos Kendall, [Washington]. As to his retire
ment and the Spanish mission. Copy. 2 p.
"Private."
1838 Daniel, P[eter] V[ivian]. Richmond. To Martin Van
AUG. 8 Buren, White Sulphur Springs, Va. Regret at
one stage of the President s journey to the
Springs ; opinion of Rives ; society at the Springs ;
acts of Joseph M. Selden; etc. A. L. S. 6 p.
"Private."
1838 Woodbury, Levi. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
AUG. 9 White Sulphur Springs. The cases of Truett
and the Register of the Treasury; moneys re
ceived on indemnities; contingencies should be
provided for; heavy expenditures for July; in
curring debts and appropriations; etc. A. L. S.
4 p.
1838 Van Buren, M[artin]. White Sulphur Springs. To Miss
AUG. 10 Vanderpoel, [Hudson, N. Y. ?] Friendly letter.
A. L. S. 2 p.
1838 Hoyt, J[esse]. New York. To [Martin Van Buren, WTiite
. 10 Sulphur Springs, Va.] On correspondence with
Woodbury as to the place where public moneys
are to be kept. A. L. S. 4 p. (Inclosure, 3 p.)
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1838 Van Buren, Martin. White Sulphur Springs. To G[or-
AUG. 10 ham] A. Worth, [New York]. As to a credit for
A. J. Donelson. A. L. 8. 2 p.
1838 Smith, Nathaniel. Cherokee Agency East. To R[ich-
Auo. 13 ard] Mfentor] Johnson, [Washington]. On Gen
eral Scott s arrangement with John Ross for the
removal of the Cherokees ; criticism of the meas
ure; etc. L. S. 7 p. "Private."
1838 Kendall, Amos. Washington. To M[artin] Van Buren,
AUG. 13 [White Sulphur Springs, Va.] His health and
Eaton s return from Spain; finances of the Post-
office; Democratic spirit rising; etc. A. L. S.
3 p.
1838 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To F[rancis] P[reston]
4.UG. 14 Blair, [Washington]. Adams and the Mayo let
ter; Col. Howard s inquiry; Mayo s situation;
his health; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
. Transcript. 3 p.
1838 Marr, Ja[me]s W., St. Christophers. To [Martin Van Bu-
AUG. 15 ren, White Sulphur Springs, Va.] On slavery and
the policy of the Home Government. A. L. S.
24 p.
1838 Dickerson, Mahlon. Suckasunny, [N. J.]. To Aaron John-
AUG. 18 son and others, [Newark, N. J.] Declining their
invitation [Aug. 2] to a public dinner at Newark.
Printed ; in the New Jersey Eagle Extra, Aug.
21, 1838. 4 columns.
1838 Gillmer, D[avid] R. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Bu-
AUG. 20 ren, Washington. On a report that Van Buren
is an infidel. A. L. S. 2 p.
1838 New Jersey Eagle, extra. Newark. [1] Editorial on the
AUG. 21 correspondence Aug. 2-15 (subjoined) of the
Democratic citizens of Newark with Mahlon
Dickerson. [2] Great Democratic County Con
vention [at Camptown, Essex Co., Aug. 18]".
1 sheet.
1838 Woodbury, Levi. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
AUG. 24 White Sulphur Springs. On extraordinary de
mands by the War Department on the emigration
account. A. L. S. 2 p. "Confidential."
1838 Woodbury, Levi. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
AUG. 25 [White Sulphur Springs]. The unreasonableness
of Harris s new demand; political news; etc.
A. L. S. 2 p.
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1838 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Washington. To Martin Van
AUG. 26 Buren, White Sulphur Springs. On appoint
ments in the public buildings from the Opposi
tion. A. L. S. 4 p.
1838 Cass, Lew[is]. Paris. To [Martin Van Buren, Washing-
SEPT. 5 ton]. Introducing Mr. Prentiss of the Army.
A. L. S. 2 p.
1838 Van Amringe, H. H. Pittsburg, [Pa.] To Martin Van
SEPT. 6 Buren, Washington. On a petition of 1818 to
transfer public deposits from a branch bank of
the United States at Chilicothe, Ohio, to a state
bank. A. L. S. 1 p.
1838 Van Buren, [Martin]. Natural Bridge, Va. To John For-
SEPT. 18 syth, [Washington]. On the "Mexican business."
A. Df. 6 p.
1838 Wellesley, Lady. Knightsbridge[, Eng.] To [Martin]
SEPT. 20 Van Buren, Washington. The visit of [John] Van
Buren; no presentations at court; Charles Wel
lesley to visit the United States; etc. A. L. S.
19 p.
1838 Hoyt, J[esse]. New York. To William M. Price, [New
SEPT. 24 York]. On the question of regulating customs
bonds; inclosing bonds to be accounted for.
Copy. 1 p. (No. 2; with: Hoyt to Van Buren,
1838, Dec. 7).
1838 Woodbury, Levi. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
SEPT - 27 Warrenton Springs, Va. His own visit to the
eastward; the removal of Truett; etc. A. L. S.
2 p.
1838 Irvine, C[allender]. Commissary General s Office, Phila-
SEPT. 28 delphia. To William Pursall and others. Re
fusing to make a campaign contribution.
A. L. S. 1 p.
1838 Throop, E[nos] T[hompson]. Naples. To Martin Van
CT - 2 Buren, [Washington]. The cause of the delay in
reaching Naples; embarrassment from not know
ing the language; quarters and personal matters;
etc. A. L. S. 7 p.
1838 Parker, Rich[ar]d E[lliott]. Retreat, [Va.] To [Martin]
O CT - 6 Van Buren, [Washington]. Van Buren s visit to
Virginia; disappointment at not seeing him; the
schism among the Virginia Republicans; etc. A.
L. S. 3 p. "Private."
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 353
1838 Muhlenberg, Hen[ry] A[ugustus]. Vienna. To [Martin]
OCT. 6 Van Buren, [Washington]. His journey over;
Paris and Germany described; the reception by
Metternich; the cost of living and accounts;
Niles s incumbency; Pennsylvania politics; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p. "Private."
1838 Van Buren, [Martin]. Washington. To [Andrew] Jackson,
OCT. 8 [Hermitage]. Earle s death; the political reac
tion; election conditions in various states; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p.
1838 V[an] B[uren], M[artin, Washington]. Memorandum on
OCT. 8 returning the bond of A. J. Donelson. A. D.
lp.
1838 Paulding, J[ames] K[irke]. New York. To [Martin Van
OCT. 11 Buren, Washington]. Reasons for appointing
Storer; provision for Green; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1838 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To [Andrew] Jack-
OCT. 17 son, [Hermitage]. The New Jersey elections; a
nobly sustained struggle in Pennsylvania; pros
pects in New York; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1838 Engle, Peter Hill. Dubuque,Iowa. To Martin Van Buren,
OCT. 17 [Washington]. As to the office of surveyor-gen
eral of Wisconsin; promises and their perform
ance; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1838 Croswell, E[dwin]. Albany. To Afbraham] Van Buren,
OCT. 18 [Washington]. The conduct of [John Van Buren]
placed in a favorable light; political prospects;
etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1838 Dix, John A[dams]. Albany. To [Martin Van Buren,
OCT. 18 Washington]. Flagg s illness; the prospect of
carrying the State; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1838 Croswell, E[dwin]. Albany. To M[artin] Van Buren,
OCT. 19 [Washington]. Flagg s sickness; gratifying re
sults of the elections; good prospects for a vic
tory in New York; congressional elections; etc.
A. L. S. 6 p.
1838 Daniel, P[eter] V[ivian]. Richmond. To Martin Van
OCT. 20 Buren, Washington. Congratulations on the
elections; Rives and the deserters; his character
and ambitions; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. "Private. 7
1838 Strong, Joseph. Rochester. To Martin Van Buren,
OCT. 20 [Washington]. On currency and banks. A. L.
S. 4 p.
40803 10 23
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1838 Kendall, Amos. Hermitage, Tenn. To M[artin] Van
OCT. 20 Buren, Washington. How he found Jackson;
an account of his journey; political prospects as
he sees them; etc. A. L. S. 5 p.
1838 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren,
OCT. 22 [Washington]. Earle s death; his own health;
resignation to the call ; his wish to see the issue of
the conflict; confidence in the people; situation
of the Conservatives; Kendall with him; the
Bank legislation; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. "Private."
1838 Claiborne, J[ohn] Ffrancis] H[amtramck]. Jackson, Miss.
OCT. 26 To M[artin] Van- Buren, [Washington]. On some
appointments in Mississippi. A. L. S. 2 p.
1838 Croswell, E[dwin]. New York. To A[braham] Van
OCT. 27 Buren, [Washington]. Government deposits in
New York; nothing should be said before elec
tion; confidence of his following; etc. A. L. S.
3 p.
1838 Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom]. New York. To [Mar-
OCT. 30 tin Van Buren, Washington]. His prediction as
to a certain officer fulfilled ; a good meeting in the
city; etc. A. L. S. 1 p.
[1838 ? [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. To [Joel Roberts Poin-
c. Nov. 1?] sett, Washington]. Directing an order to Gen.
Gratiot to pay into the United States Treasury
certain public moneys illegally retained by him.
A. Df. 3 p.
1838 Hallett, B[enjamin] F[ranklin]. Boston. To Martin Van
Nov. 2 Buren, Washington. The use made of one of
Van Buren s utterances; encouraging prospects
of success; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1838 Throop, G[eorge] B. Auburn, [N. Y.] To [Martin Van
Nov. 3 Buren, Washington]. As to supporting Marcy;
attendance at the County Convention; political
conditions of the town; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1838 Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom]. New York. To M[ar-
Nov. 3 tin] Van Buren, [Washington]. On the manner
of disposing of collection bonds; the duties of
receivers-general; etc. A. L. S. 5 p.
1838 Tyack, William. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
Washington. A meeting of the Conservatives,
but no resolutions; his political past; too old to
be active. A. L. S. 2 p. (On the blank pages
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 355
Tyack, William Continued.
of a printed circular and resolutions of the New
York Democratic Republican General commit
tee, September 29, 1835).
1838 K., B. P. [New York.] To Martin Van Buren, Washing-
Nov. 4 ton. On frontier conditions. 1 p. "Private."
(See: "Old Amicus" to Van Buren, [1837?]
June 15).
1838 Hoyt, J[esse. New York ?] To [Martin Van Buren, Wash-
Nov. 4 ington]. On the Custom-house complication;
prospects of success in the elections ; etc. A. L.
S. 2 p. "Private."
1838 Kendall, Amos. Hermitage. To M[artin] Van Buren,
Nov. 6 [Washington]. Congratulations on the elections;
a hope that some difficulties will be removed by
them; the sub-treasury bill; Jackson s health;
etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private."
1838 N Ingersoll, C[harles] J[ared]. Philadelphia. To [Martin]
Nov. 8 Van Buren, [Washington]. On manufactures
and protection; the message should indicate
great republican prosperity; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1838 Flagg, Afzariah] C[utting]. Albany. To M[artin] Van
Nov. 9 Buren, Washington. New York gone against
the party; causes of the defeat; the influence of
the money power; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1838 Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom]. New York. To M[ar-
Nov.9 tin] Van Buren, [Washington]. Explaining the
results of the election. A. L. S. 1 p.
1838 Ingersoll, R[alph] I[saacs]. New Haven, Conn. To M[ar-
Nov. 11 tin] Van Buren, [Washington]. Political feeling
in Connecticut; examination of the elections;
etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1838 Walworth, R[euben] H[yde]. Saratoga Springs, [N. Y.]
Nov. 12 To M[artin] Van Buren, Washington. On the
mistakes and compensation of the election in the
State. A. L. S. 2 p. "Private."
1838 [New York] Morning Herald. Editorials: [1] "Extraordi-
Nov. 12 nary movements in New York Secret Meeting
of Canadian Refugees in Concert Hall Intrigues
of Russia in Europe and America"; [2] "Late
and Important from Canada." Clipping. 2 col
umns.
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1838 Hubbard, S. Norwich, Conn. To [Martin] Van Buren,
Nov. 12 Washington. Sympathy in view of the New
York elections. A. L. S. 1 p.
1838 Buchanan, James. Greensburg, Pa. To Martin Van
Nov. 12 Buren, Washington. Recommending Peter Hill
Engle for the Supreme Court of Wisconsin;
denouncing Thomas McKnight; etc. A. L. S.
Ip.
1838 Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom]. New York. To M[ar-
Nov. 12 tin] Van Buren, [Washington]. The Swartwout
affair abroad; history of the fraud; the New
York election; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1838 Anonymous. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Buren, Wash-
Nov. 13 ington. The political situation. 3 p.
[1838 Van Buren, M[artin]. [Washington]. To John J. Morgan,
Nov. 14] [New York]. On the possibility and the advan
tages of inducing Gen. Dix to stay in Albany
after he has fallen "a, sacrifice to Whig ven
geance." A. L. S. 3 p. "Confidential."
(Printed : Dix, Morgan, Memoirs of John A. Dix,
I: 163).
1838 Vanderpoel, James. Albany. To Mfartin] Van Buren,
Nov. 15 [Washington]. Not vanquished or disheartened;
the currency question and party treachery respon
sible; the conduct of the Post-office officials; etc.
A. L. S. 2 p.
1838 Dix, John A[dams]. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
Nov. 15 Washington. The Conservatives vote unfavor
able; want of a decided stand at the outset;
anxiety for Flagg s health; etc. A. L. S. 5 p.
1838 Parker, Rich[ar]d EQliott]. Richmond. To M[artin] Van
Nov - 16 Buren, [Washington]. Comments upon a paper
submitted by Van Buren; doubtful topics should
be avoided ; his own dealing with the New York
election in the Enquirer; a letter to Blair; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p.
1838 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To [Andrew Jackson,
Nov - 16 Hermitage]. The New York election; reckless
use of money; Delaware makes good the losses;
the election in Massachusetts; the Canadian
question; etc. A. L. S. 7 p.
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1838 Mumford, J[ohn] I. New York. To J[esse] Hoyt, [New
Nov. 16 York ?] On reported frontier troubles. A. L. S.
Ip.
1838 Ronaldson, James. [New York]. To James Magee, [New
Nov. 18 York]. On the importance of the Louisville and
Portland Canal. A. L. S. 3 p.
1838 Flagg, A[zariah] Glutting]. Albany. To M[artin] Van
Nov. 19 Buren, Washington. Inability to visit Washing
ton; the results of the elections canvassed; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1838 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren,
Nov. 19 Washington. Frauds in elections; Whigs exult
ing over New York results; the new head of the
Indian Bureau; the election of senators in New
York and Pennsylvania; trust in the people; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1838 F., L. [New York]. To M[artin] Van Buren, Washing-
Nov. 20 ton. On frontier troubles. 2 p. (See: Old
Amicus to Van Buren, [1837 ?] June 15).
1838 Hamilton, J[ames]. Charleston. To [Martin] Van Buren,
Nov. 21 [Washington]. The Republic of Texas and the
presidential message; the question of annexa
tion; his son s voyage; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1838 Throop, G[eorge] B. Auburn, [N. Y.] To [Martin] Van
Nov. 21 Buren, [Washington]. Probably no direct use of
money in the election; the hardest questions
small bills and State prison; a recommendation
to office; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1838 Flagg, A[zariah] C[utting]. Albany. To M[artin] Van
Nov. 23 Buren, Washington. Troubles on the frontier;
attitude and conduct of the Canadians; etc. A.
L. S. 4 p.
1838 Green, Duff. Westernport, [Md.] To [Martin Van Bu-
Nov. 23 ren ] ? Washington. The sub-treasury plan and
patronage ; the sub-treasury and deposit systems
compared; another editor in place of Blair; the
question of responsibility; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
"Confidential."
1838 Croswell, E[dwin]. Albany. To M[artin] Van Buren,
Nov. 25 [Washington]. The question of an office; the
Canadian disturbances; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
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1838 Hoyt, J[esse]. New York. To C[hurchill Cfaldom] Cam-
Nov. 26 breleng, [Washington ?] On methods of conduct
ing business in the Custom-house. Copy. 1 1 p.
1838 Hoyt, Jesse. New York. To William M. Price, [New
Nov. 28 York]. A protest against the manner of con
ducting a suit of the government. Copy. 1 p.
(No. 8; with: Hoyt to VanBuren, 1838, Dec. 7.)
[1838 [Crawford, Thomas Hartley. Washington]. On lands
Nov. ?J ceded to Indian tribes. 2 p. (Cf: Van Buren,
Annual Message, Dec. 3, 1838).
[1838 [Woodbury, Levi]. On legislation favoring agricultural
Nov. ?J and manufacturing interests, etc. A. Df. ; some
corrections in Van Buren s hand. 2 p. (Cf:
Van Buren, Annual Message, 1838, Dec. 3).
[1838 [Woodbury, Levi. Washington]. Memoranda on fiscal
Nov.?] concerns. A. Df. lip. (0/V Van Buren, Annual
Message, Dec. 3, 1838).
1838 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. Annual Message to
DEC. 3 Congress. A. Df. of Van Buren, Martin Van
Buren, Jr., J. K. Paulding, and Amos Kendall.
250 p.
1838 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To [Andrew] Jack-
DEC - 4 son, [Hermitage]. Sending the message; the
election of Garland as clerk; an appointment J
etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1838 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren,
DEC. 4 Washington. Corrupt practices in the election;
the virtue of the people; apostates and specula
tors; Senator Grundy; the prosecution of Ran
dolph; etc. A. L. S^ 4 p. "Private."
[1838 Leiper, W[illiam] J. Harrisburg. To Martin Van Buren,
DEC - 5 1 Washington. Two letters describing the opening
of the Pennsylvania Legislature, the election of a
United States senator, disturbed conditions,
etc.: [1] Wednesday, 4 P. M. A. L. S. 3 p.;
[2] Wednesday night. A. L. S. 1 p.
1838 Chandler, Daniel H. Batavia, [N. Y.] To Martin Van
DEC - 5 Buren, Washington. As to a secret association
on the Canadian frontier. t A. L. S. 3 p.
1838 Coe, William S. New York. To J[esse] Hoyt, New York.
DEC - 5 Recommending counsel to be associated with
Price in seizure trials. A. L. S. 1 p.
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1838 S[tevenson], A[ndrewJ. London. To Lord Palmerston,
DEC. 6 [London]. On news from Canada and the New
York Enquirer. Copy. 2 p. (With: Steven
son to Van Buren, 1838, Dec. 12).
1838 Price, William M. New York. Power of attorney to
DEC. 6 Daniel Kingsland. Copy. 1 p. (No. 10; with:
Hoyt to Van Buren, 1838, Dec. 7.)
1838 Price, William M. New York. To [Martin Van Buren,
DEC. 6 Washington]. Doubts about the prosecution of
Swartwout; resignation of the office of United
States district attorney. Copy. 1 p.
1838 Hoyt, J[esse]. New York. To W[illiam] M. Price, [New
DEC. 6 York]. On matters to be settled before Price
goes to Washington; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1838 Hoyt, J[esse]. New York. To [Martin Van Buren, Wash-
DEC. 6 ington]. Price s departure for England; the
mystery surrounding his departure; a prosecut
ing officer needed; etc. A. L. S. 8 p. "Pri
vate."
1838 Blythe, Calvin. Harrisburg. Warrant for the arrest of
DEC. 7 Charles F. Muench. Copy. 2 p. (With: Forsyth
to Van Buren, 1838, Dec. 27).
1838 Harvey, Jacob. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
DEC. 7 Washington. A conversation with Price on the
affairs of Swartwout; details of his going; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p. "Private."
1838 Edmonds, J[ohn] W. New York. To M[artin] Van Buren,
DEC. 7 [Washington]. His own wish for the office of
district attorney; possible reasons for not ap
pointing him; Price s doings and his successor;
etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1838 Hoyt, J[esse]. New York. To Daniel Kingsland, New
DEC. 7 York. Asking that a statement of the Treasury
accounts of Price be prepared. Copy. 1 p.
(No. 4; with: Hoyt to Van Buren, 1838, Dec. 7).
1838 Kingsland, D[aniel], Jr. New York. To Jesse Hoyt, New
DEC. 7 York. His duties in the office of William M.
Price. Copy. 2 p. (No. 9; with: Hoyt to Van
Buren, 1838, Dec. 7).
[1838 New York Custom House. "List of Bonds [Sept,30-Oct, 17,
DEC. 7?] 1822]." Copy. 1 p. (No. 7; with: Hoyt to
Van Buren, 1838, Dec. 7).
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1838 Hoyt, J[esse]. New York. To Philip Hamilton, New
DEC. 7 York. Asking that he remain in office and pro
tect the government s interests. Copy. 3 p.
(No. 5; with: Hoyt to Van Buren, 1838, Dec. 7).
. Copy. 1 p.
1838 Hamilton, Philip. New York. To Jesse Hoyt, New York.
DEC. 7 Promising to take charge of Price s office. Copy.
1 p. (No. 6; with: Hoyt to Van Buren, 1838,
Dec. 7).
1838 New York Custom House. Statement of bonds delivered
DEC. 7 to the District Attorney for suit since Mar. 29,
1838. 1 p. (No. 3; with: Hoyt to Van Buren,
1838, Dec- 7).
1838 Hamilton, Philip. New York. To [Martin Van Buren],
DEC. 7 Washington. As to the custody of the books and
papers in Price s office; Kingsland s claim; etc.
L. S. 2 p.
1838 Hoyt, J[esse]. New York. To [Martin Van Buren, Wash-
DEC. 7 ington]. His belief that Price went abroad to
stop Swartwout s return; inability to see how he
has spent the money; Price s accountings; cer
tain irregularities; etc. A. L. S. 15 p. "Pri
vate." (Inclosures, 11 p.)
1838 Palmerston, Lord. London. To Andrew Stevenson,
DEC. 8 London. Gratification at his explanations.
Copy by Stevenson. 2 p. (With : Stevenson to
Van Buren, 1838, Dec. 12.)
1838 Stratton, W. W. Harrisburg. To H[enr]y D[ilwood] Gil-
D EC. 8 pin, Washington. State senators for Philadel
phia; nominations for United States senator;
etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
[1838 Leiper, W[illia]m J. Harrisburg. To Martin Van Buren,
DEC - 8 1 Washington. On contested seats in the State
Senate; the military ordered out. A. L. S. 2 p.
1838 Knower, B[enjamin]. Watervliet, [N. Y]. To M[artin]
DEC - n Van Buren, Washington. Recommending Rob
ert H. Morris for district attorney. A. L. S. 3 p.
1838 Marcy, William] L[earned]. Albany. To Mfartin] Van
DEC - n Buren, [Washington]. Approval of the message;
doubts in the party; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1838 Sedgwick, Theodore. New York. To M[artin] Van
Buren, Washington. Recommending Samuel
Jones for office; the case of the Commonwealth
Bank; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 361
1838 Butler, B[enjamin] F[ranklin]. New York. To Martin
DEC. 12 Van Buren, [Washington]. Accepting the ap
pointment of [United States district attorney for
the Southern district of New York]. A. L. S.
4 p.
1838 Stevenson, A[ndrew]. London. To [Martin] Van Buren,
DEC. 12 [Washington]. The late revolt in Canada; the
New York elections; etc. A. L. S. 7 p. (In-
closure, 2 p.)
1838 Buchanan, James. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
DEC. 16 [Washington]. On Captain Ramsay s conduct in
supplying powder and ball "to be used against
the people of Pennsylvania." A. L. S. 1 p.
1838 Barstow, S. F. Wysox Township, Pa. To Martin Van
DEC. 17 Buren, Washington. Political. A. L. S. 2 p.
1838 Butler, B[enjamin] F[ranklin]. New York. To [Martin]
DEC. 18 Van Buren, [Washington]. His own professional
success; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1838 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren,
DEC. 18 Washington. Approval of the message; a full
union of the Republicans in the House ; Rives and
Ritchie in Virginia; trouble at Harrisburg; etc.
A. L. S. 2 p. "Private."
1838 Veazey, Edw[ar]d. Harrisburg. To Sam[ue]l D. Patter-
DEC. 19 son, [Harrisburg]. Certificate in favor of Charles
F. Muench. Copy. 1 p. (With: Forsyth to
Van Buren, 1838, Dec. 27).
1838 Neale, Christopher]. To M[artin] Van Buren, Washing-
DEC. 23 ton. About a judgeship. A. L. S. 2 p.
1838 Turrill, J[oel]. Oswego, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Buren,
DEC. 23 [Washington]. The causes of the defeat; pros
pects of future success; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1838 Patterson, Samuel D. Philadelphia. To John Forsyth,
DEC. 24 Waslu ngton. Investigation of the troubles at
Harrisburg. Copy. 4 p. (With: Forsyth to
Van Buren, 1838, Dec. 27).
1838 Forsyth, John. Department of State, [Washington]. To
DEC. 27 [Martin Van Buren, Washington]. Sending Mar
shal Samuel D. Patterson s letter and inclosures
on Harrisburg disturbances. L. S. 1 p.
1838 Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom]. Washington. To
DEC. 27 [Martin Van Buren], Washington. Sending copy
362 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom] Continued.
of bill (H. R. 898) to prevent frauds in handling
the public revenue. A. L. S. 1 p. (Bill in
closed) .
[1838?] Anonymous. [Philadelphia?] To Martin Van Buren,
[Washington]. Urging a political alliance with
Nicholas Biddle. 3 p. "Private."
[1838 ?] Anonymous. To Martin Van Buren, [Washington]. Urg
ing a political alliance with Nicholas Biddle. 6 p.
(In the same hand as the letter just preceding).
[1838 ?] Johnson, Cephas. On specie currency. A. D. S. 4 p.
[1838?] "Circular to the Young Men s Democratic Committee of
Organization in the several counties, towns,
and school districts in the State. Plan of
Organization." Broadside.
[1838?] "The [Rochester] City [Republican] Convention Col-
lectorship of Genesee District." Newspaper
clipping. 1 column.
[1838?] Internal Improvements. Three statistical and historical
statements :
[1] Canals and railroads constructed under State
authority, c. 1800-1837. Df. 32 p.
[2] Congressional action in regard to lighthouses,
rivers and harbors, and roads and canals,
1824-1837. Df. 15 p.
[3] Proceedings of the Convention of 1787, presiden
tial policy, and Congressional legislation,
1789-1837, on internal improvements. Df.
82 p.
[1838?] Anonymous. To [Martin Van Buren, Washington]. On
fiscal reform and internal improvements. 4 p.
[1838?] Keim, Geo[rge] M. [Washington]. To [Martin Van Bu-
ren ; Washington]. Acceptance of a dinner invi
tation. A. N. S. 1 p.
1839 Snyder, John. Philadelphia. To [Martin Van Buren],
JAN - 4 Washington. Urging the removal of George
Wolf from the collectorship. A. L. S. 1 p.
1839 Tornel, Jose Maria. Mexico. To Martin Van Buren,
JAN - 5 [Washington]. Announcing his appointment;
Mexico regards the United States as a friend.
A. L. S. ? 3 p. (Accompanied by English trans
lation. 3 p.)
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 363
1839 Bennett, James Gfordon. Washington]. To Martin Van
JAN. 7 Buren, [Washington]. Asking for all the depart
ment reports bearing upon the late financial his
tory of the United States. A. L. S. 1 p. (In
dorsed: "Ref d to the Sec y of the Treasury. If
there are spare copies in the Depmt. which can
be thus disposed of I see no objection to a com
pliance with Mr. B s request. M. V. B.")
1839 McKenzie, A. K. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
JAN. 11 Washington. Offering to prepare a statement of
Canadian affairs. A. L. S. 2 p.
1839 Jack, W[illia]m. Pittsburg. To Martin Van Buren,
JAN. 11 Washington. On the rumor that Major Lynch
is to bring out Commodore Stewart for the presi
dency. A. L. S. 1 p.
1839 Phillips, Tho[ma]s. Pittsburg. To M[artin Van Buren],
JAN. 11 [Washington]. On the Lynch-Stewart rumor.
A. L. S. 1 p.
1839 Morrow and Smith. Pittsburg. To Martin Van Buren,
JAN. 11 Washington. On the Lynch-Stewart report.
L. S. 1 p.
1839 Jackson, Andrew. Nashville. To [Martin Van Buren,
JAN*. 11 Washington]. The situation of Robert Arm
strong; his service in the Creek war; suggesting
the removal of Gen. Gaines; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
"Strictly confidential."
1839 [Grundy, Felix? Washington]. To [Martin Van Buren ?
JAN. 12 Washington]. Report on agencies established
and arms, etc., furnished the African Colony; the
slave trade. 6 p.
1839 Van Antwerp, V. P. Burlington, Iowa. To [Martin Van
JAN. 13 Buren], Washington. Sales of public lands; the
question of depositing the public funds; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p.
1839 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To the Bang of
JAN. 13 t France. Good understanding between the two
countries; the French representatives in the
United States; Pageot s indiscretion; reasons for
making the communication through John Van
Buren instead of Cass. A. Df. 8 p.
-. A. Df. S. 8 p.
1839 Buchanan, [James]. Senate Chamber, [Washington]. To
JAN. 16 [Martin Van Buren, Washington]. Sending a
364 LIBRAE Y OF CONGRESS
Buchanan, [James] Continued.
communication from the editors of three Dem
ocratic papers of Pittsburg William Jack,
Thomas Phillips, and Morrow and Smith. A. N.
Ip.
1839 Mcleware, John C. Nashville. To Martin Van Buren,
JAN. 20 [Washington]. On Armstrong s services. A.L.S.
3 p.
1839 Anonymous. New Orleans. To Martin Van Buren,
JAN. 21 Washington. Political. 3 p.
1839 Anonymous. Albany. To [Martin Van Buren, W^ashing-
JAN. 21 ton]. On the political situation in New York;
suggestions for betterment. 3 p.
[1839 Frierson, John, and others. [Burlington, Iowa]. "Pro-
JAN. 21?] test of the minority of the House of Represent
atives, against the memorial [of Jan. 21, 1839],
for the removal of Governor Lucas." Broadside.
1839 Stevenson, A[ndrew]. London. To Martin Van Buren,
JAN. 25 [Washington]. The tobacco trade and the tariff;
good disposition of the Ministry; Lord Durham;
European affairs; the slavery question; etc.
A.L.S. 9 p. "Private."
1839 Eaton, John H[enry]. Madrid. To [Martin Van Buren,
JAN. 28 Washington]. On Forsyth s strange conduct as
to accounts; precedents given. A. L. S. 4 p.
[1839? [Van Buren, Martin. Washington?] Opinions on bank-
J AN - ? 1 ing; Van Buren s record; the small bill law; the
influence of New York legislation in the United
States. A. Df., p. 1-15; A. Df. of Martin Van
Buren, Jr., p. 15-17. 17 p. (An article for the
Albany Argus; written in the third person).
1839 Anonymous. Washington. On the President s lofty char-
FEB - ! acter and freedom from responsibility for recent
defalcations. Extract, printed; in a clipping
from the New York Evening Post, 1839, Feb. 6.
1839 Branch, John. Live Oak, [Fla.] To M[artin] V[an] Bu-
FEB - 5 ren, Washington. On the political situation in
Florida. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private."
1839 T[rist] Nicholas] P[hilip]. Havana. To Martin Van Bu-
FEB - 5 ren, Washington. The death of the consul at
Matanzas; the urgent need of consular reform;
his own ill -health; great clamor against him;
etc. A. L. S. 4 p. " Private."
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 365
1839 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Prelate Dimick. Re-
FEB. 5 plying to a campaign roorback; no diminished
confidence in Van Buren. L. S. 2 p. (With:
Jackson to Blair, 1839, Feb. 7).
[1839] Hunter, John. Albany. To Martin Van Buren, Washing-
FEB. [5] ton. The passage of the [Act in relation to small
bills] "suspending the law of 1835," in the New
York Senate ; its chances in the Assembly ; the
Assembly debate on Holly s anti-sub treasury
bill; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
[1839] [New York] Evening Post. Clipping, containing editorials
FEB. 6 on the mayoralty, the annual report of the Mer
cantile Library Association, etc., and an extract
from a letter dated Washington, Feb. 1. 2 col
umns.
1839 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To F[rancis] P[reston]
FEB.? Blair, Washington. Dimick s letter; the Swart-
wout committee packed; an editor obtained for
the Union; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. (Inclosure, 2 p.)
1839 Hoes, John C. F. Ithaca, [N. Y.] To M[artin] Van Bu-
FEB.II ren, Washington. On charges against J. F.
Schermerhorn in Cherokee Indian affairs. A. L. S.
7 p.
1839 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To Andrew Jackson,
FEB. 17 Nashville. Plans for his Summer journey and
doubts about visiting Tennessee; the independ
ent treasury bill and the defalcations; a survey
of the political situation; plans of the Whigs;
his own complacency; etc. A. L. S. 8 p.
[1839] Anonymous. Washington. On the vote for United States
FEB. 18 senator in the Legislature of Virginia. In a clip
ping from the [New York] Evening Post, Feb. 20,
[1839].
1839 [New York] Evening Post. Clipping, containing part of an
FEB. 20 editorial on the Senate s recent vote on Wright s
independent treasury bill, and an extract from a
letter dated Washington, Feb. 18. 2 columns.
1839 Fairfield, John. Augusta, [Me.] To [Martin Van Buren,
FEB. 22 Washington]. Public opinion set against British
insolence and British oppression; etc. A. L. S.
2 p. "Unofficial and confidential."
1839 Turrill, J[oel]. Oswego, [N. Y.] To Silas Wright, [Jr.,
FEB. 24 Washington]. On the agitation against Canada.
A. L. S. 4 p.
366 LIBRAKY OF CONGRESS
1839-[1841?] United States, Northeastern Boundary. Summary of offi-
FEB. 27- cial correspondence and agreements on the North
east boundary. A. Df. of Henry Dihvood Gilpin.
12 p. (Contents: [1] Agreement between [John]
Forsyth and [Henry Stephen] Fox, 1839, Feb. 27 ;
[2] Agreement between Gen. [Winfield] Scott and
Sir John Harvey, 1839, Mar. 21 ; [3] Fox to For
syth, 1839, Nov. 2; [4] Forsyth to Fox, 1839,
Dec. 24; [5] Fox to Forsyth, 1840, Jan. 12; [6]
Forsyth to Fox, 1840, Jan. 16; [7] Fox to For
syth, 1840, Jan. 24; [8] Forsyth to Fox, 1840,
Jan. 28; [9] Forsyth to Fox, 1840, Dec. 24; [10]
Fox to Forsyth, 1840 [i. e., 1841?], Jan. 12; [11]
Forsyth to Fox, 1840 [i. e., 1841?], Jan. 16; [12]
Fox to Forsyth, 1840 [i. e., 1841 ?], Jan. 24).
1839 Worthington, J. W. Dubuque, Iowa. To Martin Van
FEB. 28 Buren, [Washington]. As to certain charges
made against him. A. L. S. 2 p.
1839 Bacheler, Origen. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
FEB. 28 Washington. A suggestion for settlement of the
Northeastern boundary matter by arbitration.
A. L. S. 1 p.
[1839? [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. Draft of a note to be
FEB. ?] presented by Lewis Cass to the French Govern
ment, tendering the President s good offices in
adjusting the difficulties between France and
Mexico. A. Df. 3 p.
1839 Harvey, Jacob. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
MAR. l [Washington]. The boundary message; extract
from a letter of T. Spring Rice. A. L. S. 3 p.
"Private."
1839 Worthington, J. W. Du Buque, Iowa. To Martin Van
MAR. 1 Buren, Washington. Explaining a transaction
involving himself. A. L. S. 3 p.
1839 A member of Congress. Washington. To - . On
MAR - l the political situation in Virginia. Clipping from
the [Richmond Enquirer, Mar. 14 ? 1839].
[1839 B[enton], T[homas] H[art. Washington]. To [Martin
c MAR. 2?] y an Buren, Washington]. On the Senate amend
ment making appropriation for the salary of
Commodore Porter as minister resident at Con
stantinople. A. L. S. 2 p. "Private."
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 367
1839 Everett, Edward. Boston. To [Martin Van Buren,
MAR. 4 Washington]. The boundary dispute should not
be settled by a compromise; American points
restated; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. t( Unofficial and
confidential."
1839 Tritts, Henry and others. Warrenton, N. C. To Martin
MAR. 4 Van Buren, [Washington]. An invitation to
visit Warrenton. D. S. 2 p.
1839 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren,
MAR. 4 [Washington]. The investigating committee;
the defaulters should be punished; Rives s course
not unexpected; Van Buren s Southern tour;
the Bell candidacy and Burton; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1839 V[an] B[uren], M[artin. Washington]. Disapproving a
MAR. 5 joint resolution received on Mar. 4 without cer
tification of the clerk of the House in which it
originated. A. Df. S. 2 p.
-. A. Df. 2 p.
1839 New York State Society for the improvement of Education
MAR. 5 in Common Schools. Constitution; including a
"form of a constitution for a town auxiliary."
Printed. 4 p.
1839 Republicans of Norfolk, Va. Resolution indorsing the
MAR. 6 Administration. Copy. 1 p. (In: Whitehead
to Van Buren, 1839, Mar. 9).
[1839 Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Resolutions
MAR. 6] indorsing the Administration s course on the
boundary dispute. Copy. 3 p. (See Pennsyl
vania House Journal, 1838-9, p. 550-567; Senate
Journal, p. 560, 601.)
1839 Palmer, John. Washington. To [Martin Van Buren,
MAR. 8 Washington]. The condition of opinion in fron
tier counties; fear of too great severity of punish
ment; etc. A. L. S. 5 p.
[1839 Williams, Reuel, and others. [Washington?] Memorial
C.MAR. 9] to Martin Van Buren, recommending that the
special minister to England to negotiate the
Northeastern boundary be taken from Maine or
Massachusetts. D. S. 4 p.
1839 Whitehead, N. C. Norfolk [,Va.] To [Martin Van Buren,
MAR. 9 Washington]. Communicating a resolution of
Norfolk Republicans, [Mar.] 6, approving his
policy. A. L. S. 4 p. " Confidential".
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1839 Derby, Elias Hasket. Boston. To Martin Van Buren,
MAR. 11 Washington. Suggestions on the Northeastern
boundary dispute. L. S. 5 p.
1839 Mason, Edward R. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
MAR. 11 Washington. Offering to reveal a Whig con
spiracy for one hundred thousand dollars.
A. L. S. 1 p. " Private and confidential."
1839 Davee, Thomas, and others. Augusta, [Me.] To [Martin
MAR. 13 Van Buren, Washington]. Recommending Web
ster s appointment on the special English mis
sion. D. S. 2 p.
1838 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. To [N. C. Whitehead,
MAR. 13 Norfolk, Va.] Acknowledging a resolution of
Norfolk Republicans, [Mar. 6], transmitted [Mar.
9]. A. Df. 2 p.
1839 Lewis, W[illiam] Berkeley]. Washington. To Joseph A.
MAR. 15 Larwill, Bucyrus, O. Asking for a statement as
to what was done by himself in the Baltimore
Convention of 1832; Lucas as presiding officer;
etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1839 Wright, Silas, Jr. Canton, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Buren,
MAR. 16 Washington. On the opening of navigation on
the St. Lawrence; morbid feeling against Canada
on account of the prisoners; information from
Judge Turrill; etc. A. L. S. 6 p.
1839 Bland, Theodorick. Annapolis. To Martin Van Buren,
MAR. 16 Washington. Against the removal of John S.
Skinner, postmaster at Baltimore. A. L. S. 1 p.
1839 Wright, Silas, Jr. Canton, [N. Y.] To [Martin Van Buren,
MAR. 17 Washington]. On troubles at Oswego in the
Post-office and Patriot Society. A. L. S. 4 p.
1839 Ohio, General Assembly. Resolutions on the Maine
MAR. 18 boundary. Printed. 1 p. (See: Shannon to
Van Buren, 1839, Apr. 15).
1839 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To Theodorick Bland,
MAR. 18 Annapolis, Md. Reasons for the removal of
Skinner from the Baltimore Post-office. A. Df . S.
2 p. "Private."
1839 Williams, Reuel. Augusta, [Me.] To Martin Van Buren,
MAR - 18 Washington. On the boundary dispute ; Webster
best fitted for a negotiation; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 369
1839 Bradish, L[uther]. Albany. To Martin Van Buren,
MAR - 19 Wasliington. Sending resolutions of the Senate
of New York, Mar. 19, 1839. A. L. S. 1 p.
(Resolutions inclosed).
1839 Evans, Geo[rge]. Gardiner, Me. To Martin Van Buren,
MAR. 20 Washington. Transmitting a paper signed by
the members of the House of Representatives
from Maine on the special mission to England;
Webster recommended. A. L. S. 3 p. (See:
Davee and others to Van Buren, March 13, 1839).
1839 Ingersoll, Cfharles] J[ared]. Philadelphia. To [Martin
MAR. 21 Van Buren, Washington]. Sending an article;
prophesying neither war nor a settlement with
Great Britain; etc. A. L. 3 p.
1839 [Hill, Isaac]. On Webster for the English mission.
MAR. 21 Copy. 2 p.
1839 Scott, [Winfield], and Sir John Harvey. [Augusta and
MAR. 2l-[23] Fredericton]. Agreement. See: U. S. N. E.
boundary, Summary . . . 1839-1841, Feb. 27-
Jan. 24.
1839 Ritchie, Thomas. Richmond. To [Martin Van Buren,
MAR. 22 Washington]. Suggesting reports on depart
ment clerks; the manner of making application
for office; a hard battle to fight in Virginia; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1839 Everett, Edward. Boston. To M[artin] Van Buren,
MAR. 22 Washington. Less sanguine of an amicable set
tlement of the boundary question; politics in
volved; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. "Private,"
1839 Fairfield, John. Augusta, [Me.] To M[artin] Van Buren,
MAR. 22 Washington. Urging Webster s appointment to
a special mission to England. A. L. S. 3 p.
"Private."
1839 New York Assembly. Albany. Resolutions approving
MAR. 23 the President s course and Congressional action
in the boundary dispute. Copy. 1 p. (With:
Lake to Van Buren, 1839, Mar. 25).
1839 Van Bnren, [Martin. Washington]. To [Andrew] Jack-
MAR. 23 son, Nashville, Tenn. The Southern tour aban
doned; why he must remain in Washington; the
case of Gen. Armstrong; new appointments; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p.
40803 10 24
370 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
1839 Van Buren, M[artin]. Wasliington. To Henry Tritts and
MAR. 25 others, [Warrenton, N. C.] Thanking them for
their invitation [Mar. 14] to visit Warrenton in
the course of a proposed tour in which the South
was to be included. Copy. 2 p.
1839 Lake, J. N. Albany, N. Y. To Martin Van Buren, Wash-
MAR. 25 ington. Sending resolutions of the Assembly,
Mar. 23, approving the President s course in the
boundary dispute. L. S. 2 p.
1839 Bancroft, George. Boston. To [Martin] Van Buren,
MAR. 26 [Washington]. Sending an article from the
February Eclectic Review (London) presenting
the English view of the Northeastern boundary;
Ebeling s statement as to the Highlands; etc.
A. L. S. 2 p. (Printed. Mass. Hist. Soc.,
Proceedings, v. 42, p. 385).
1839 Larwill, Joseph H. Bucyrus, O. To W[illia]m Berkeley]
MAR. 27 Lewis, [Washington]. James B. Gardiner s op
position; what Lewis accomplished in 1832; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p.
1839 Butler, B[enjamin] F[ranklin]. New York. To Martin
MAR. 28 Van Buren, Washington. Messages from Astor,
who recommends Gallatin for the special mission
to England; his course approved; etc. A. L. S.
3 p.
1839 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. To New York As-
MAR. 29 sembly, Albany. Acknowledging resolutions of
approval [Mar. 23]. A. Df. of Martin Van Bu
ren, Jr. 3 p.
1839 Jarvis, Leo[nar]d. Boston. To Martin Van Buren,
MAR. 29 [Washington]. Opposing the appointment of
Webster. A. L. S. 2 p.
[1839 Northeastern boundary. Points on a negotiation for a
MAR. ?] settlement of the boundary dispute with Great
Britain. 6 p. (With: Van Buren to Forsyth,
[1839, Mar.?])
[1839? V[an] B[uren], M[artin Washington ?] To [John] Forsyth,
MAR.?] [Washington]. Inclosing [the above?] A. L. S.
lp.
[1839 Van Buren, Martin. On the appointment of [Daniel
MAR.?] Webster] as special envoy to Great Britain to
arbitrate the Northeastern boundary dispute.
A. Df. 6 p.
. A. Df. 12 p.
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 371
1839 Williamson, W[illia]m D. Bangor, Me. To John For-
APR. 1 syth, [Washington]. Suggestions as to a bound
ary line. A. L. S. 4 p.
1839 Wright, Si!:-. Tr. Canton, [N. Y.] To [Martin Van Buren,
APR. 1 Wellington]. On the Canadian difficulties and
a reply to Turrill; answering Van Buren s letter
of [Mar. 25]. A. L. S. 2 p.
1839 Daniel, Pfeter] V[ivian]. Richmond. To [Martin Van
AIR. 2 Buren], Washington. On the case of Mr. Brent.
A. L. S. 6 p. "Private."
1839 Kemble, Gouv[erneur]. New York. To J[oel] R[oberts]
APR. 3 Poinsett, Washington, Favorable differences at
Albany; political use of Canadian troubles; etc.
A. L. S. 2 p. "Private."
1839 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren,
APR. 4 [Washington]. On threatening troubles with
Great Britain; offering his services; politics in
Tennessee; Burton to oppose Bell; an office for
Armstrong or his son; Harris s contract; his
own hope to visit Mississippi ; etc. A. L. S. 7 p.
"Private."
1839 Anderson, H. J. Belfast, Me. To [Martin Van Buren],
APR. 6 Washington. On the appointment of Webster
as special minister to England. A. L. S. 3 p.
1839 "A Citizen of the United States." Paris. To the Editor
APR. 9 of Galignani s Messenger, Paris. "The English
and American boundary question" ; with edito
rial note and map. Printed; in Galigiiani s Mes
senger, 1839, Apr. 12. 7 columns.
1839 Wright, Silas, Jr. Canton, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Buren,
APR. 11 Washington. Illness of his wife; reported dis
charge of Canadian prisoners; etc. A. L. S. 1 p.
1839 Butler, B[enjamin] F[ranklin]. New York. To Martin
APR. 12 Van Buren, Washington. Congratulations on
the New York elections. A. L. S. 2 p.
1839 Poinsett, J[oel] R[oberts]. Washington. To [Martin Van
APR. 12 Buren, Washington]. On the organization, pres
ent strength, and disposition of the army; an
swering the President s inquiry of Mar. 29. D. S.
12 p.
1839 Bronson, J. H. Watertown, N. Y. To M[artin] Van Bu-
APR. 13 re n, [Washington]. [1] Sending a letter contain
ing his views; organizing for victory. A. L. S.
372 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
Bronson, J. II. Continued.
2 p. [2] Inclosure in the above: Condition of
public feeling on the Canadian frontier. A. L. S.
8 p.
1839 Randolph, Th[omas] J[efferson]. Edgehill, [VaJ To Mar-
APR. 14 tin Van Buren. Trist s failing; Virginia poli
tics; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1839 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To Andrew Jackson,
APR. 14 Hermitage. The political triumph in New York
city; hope for Virginia; reflections on Jackson s
successful career; relations with England; per
sonal matters and messages; etc. A. L. S. 6 p.
1839 Shannon, Wilson. Executive Office, Columbus, O. To
APR. 15 M[artin] Van Buren, [Washington]. Sending res
olutions [Mar. 18] of the Ohio General Assembly
on the Maine boundary. L. S. 1 p. (Printed
resolutions on the same sheet. 1 p.)
1839 Brewster, D. P. Oswego, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Buren,
APR. 18 [Washington]. On the distracted condition of
the Democratic party in Oswego. A. L. S. 6 p.
1839 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To F[rancis] P[reston]
APR- 20 Blair, Washington. Good prospects in Tennes
see; Rives s ill conduct; Van Buren should
change some officers; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1839 Slidell, John. New Orleans. To Martin Van Buren,
APR - 20 Washington. Recommending Denis Prieur to
be collector of customs in the Mississippi district.
A. L. S. 3 p. "Private."
1839 Lucas, Robert. Burlington, Iowa Ty. To Martin Van
APR - 22 Buren, Washington. Introducing Sydney Rig-
don, a Mormon, visiting Washington to solicit a
Federal investigation of the expulsion of the
Mormons from Missouri. A. L. S. 1 p.
1839 Bryant, W[illiam] C[ullen]. New York. To M[artin] Van
APR- 27 Buren, [Washington]. As to sending Leggett to
Central America as charge d affaires; his salary.
A. L. S. 2 p.
1839 Fairfield, John. Augusta, [Me.] To M[artin] Van Buren,
27 [Washington]. The Opposition s gain by the im
pression that the Administration is backing out;
recommending a commission for running the line ;
etc. A. L. S. 4 p. "Unofficial and confiden
tial."
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1839 Worthington, J. W. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Bu-
APR. 29- ren, Washington. Threatening suicide or death
JuNE 6 because of losing office. A. L. S. 3 p.
1839 Flagg, A[zariah] Glutting]. Albany. To M[artin] Van
APR. 30 Buren, Washington. As to change in the elec
tion laws; some appointments; etc. A. L. S.
4 p.
[1839 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. To [William CuUen]
APR. ?] Bryant, [New York]. As to William Leggett s
mission to Central America; answering Bryant s
letter of [Apr. 27]. A. Df. 4 p. " Private."
1839 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren,
MAY 2 Washington. The New York victory; success
apparent in Tennessee; Rives s downfall; the
boundary dispute with Great Britain; the Donel-
son duel; the " matchless sanative "; Donelson s
colts; etc. A. L. S. 5 p.
1839 Grundy, Felix. Washington. To A. O. P. Nicholson,
MAY 9 Columbia, Tenn. Transmitting documents show
ing Van Buren s course in the war of [1812-15].
(In: "Mr. Van Buren on the War" . . . 1839?
p. 5).
1839 Buchanan, James. Lancaster, [Pa.] To Martin Van Bu-
MAY 11 ren, Washington. Some appointments; Ritchie s
good conduct; politics; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1839 Daily Advertiser and Patriot. Boston. Editorial: "The
MAY 15 North Eastern Boundary." Clipping. (With:
Everett to Roberts, 1839, May 20).
1839 Stevenson, A[ndrew]. London. To Martin Van Buren,
MAY 16 Washington. On the boundary question. A. L. S.
15 p.
[1839? Anonymous. To Martin Van Buren, Washington. Ask-
MAY 16] ing for an interview in New York. 1 p. (Post
marked Albany) .
1839 Wood, Fernando. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
MAY 17 Washington. Acknowledgment of the appoint
ment of E. Moore [in the New York Custom
house]. A. L. S. 1 p.
1839 Extra Globe. [Washington]. Editorial: "Mr. Van Buren
MAY 18 and the War" [7 p.]; and other political articles,
original and exchanges. 16 p.
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Butler, B[enjamin] F[ranklin]. New York. To [Martin]
Van Buren, Washington. Gouverneur and the
pirates; the appointment of Bleecker; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p.
Wood, Fernando. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
Washington. On the men who criticize Moore s
appointment. A. L. S. 2 p.
Everett, Edward. Boston. To J[oel] R[oberts] Poinsett,
Washington. On the Northeastern boundary
question. A. L. S. 8 p. "Private."
Wright, Silas, Jr. Gascon, [N. YJ To [Martin Van
Buren], Was y iington. Mrs. Wright s health;
charges against Hawley; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
Van Buren, M[artin. Washington]. To Andrew Jackson,
Nashville. Political success in Virginia; Tennes
see should follow suit; Grundy and the Cabinet;
plans for a summer in New York; etc. A. L. S.
4 p.
Parker, Rich[ar]d E[lliott]. Retreat, [Va.] To Martin
Van Buren, Washington. The Whigs defeated
in Virginia; how the Republican forces were or
ganized ; recommendations to office ; etc. A. L. S.
5 p.
V[an] S[uren], M[artin]. Washington. To [John] Forsyth,
[Washington]. Memorandum on Maine and the
negotiations upon the Northeastern boundary.
A. Df. 12 p.
[Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. To [Levi Woodbury,
Washington]. Asking information regarding the
United States Treasurer s frequent applications
for leave of absence. A. Df. 3 p.
Barber, Isaac B. Halifax, Vt. To [Martin Van Buren,
Washington]. On his relations with the General
Land Office. A. L. S. 4 p.
[Vail, Aaron. Washington]. To [John C. Spencer, Albany].
Answering Spencer s letter of [June 10] on Gov.
Se ward s suggestion relative to Federal in pref
erence to State action on the requisition of the
Governor of Upper Canada upon the State of
New York for the escaped criminal, Benjamin
Leet. A. Df. of Van Buren. 14 p. (Indorsed
with a list of inclosures; etc.)
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Edmonds, J[ohn] W. New York. To [Martin Van Buren,
Washington]. As to Van Buren s reception in
New York. A. L. S. 3 p.
Mackenzie, William Lyon. [Canandaigua, N. Y.] De
fence and sentence. Newspaper clipping. 2
columns.
[American] Manufacturer. Pittsburgh, [Pa.] Editorial:
"Appointment by the President. John P. An
derson to be attorney of the United States for the
Western district of Pennsylvania ..." Clip
ping. 1 column. (With: Bigler to Kendall,
1839, June 26).
1 Jefferson. " " Official Appointments District Attorney,
[John P. Anderson]." Clipping from the Amer
ican Manufacturer. 1 column. (With: Bigler
to Kendall, 1839, June 26).
Davenports & Co. London. Invoice of glassware for the
President s house, ordered by John Van Buren.
Ip.
The Pittsburgh [Pa.] Mercury. Editorial: "U. S. District
Attorney [John P. Anderson]." Clipping. 1 col
umn. (With: Bigler to Kendall, 1839, June 26).
Bigler, John. Pittsburg, Pa. To Amos Kendall, Wash
ington. The unpopularity of Anderson s ap
pointment as district attorney of the Western
district of Pennsylvania. A. L. S. 2 p.
Edmonds, J[ohn] W. New York. To M[artin] Van Bu
ren, Washington. Two letters:
[1] Introducing Richard J. Smith, of the committee
of arrangements for Van Buren s reception
in New York. A. L. S. 1 p.
[2] On Van Buren s reception ki New York. A. L. S.
3 p.
Van Buren, Martin. Easton, [Pa.] To the People of Eas-
ton. Answering their letter of welcome; declin
ing a public dinner. A. Df. 7 p.
Poinsett, J[oel] R[oberts]. Washington. To Martin Van
Buren, Suckasunny, N. J. ^n the instructions
to boundary commissioners. A. L. S. 3 p.
United States Circuit Court, Michigan District, Grand Jury.
Presentment in reference to alleged violations of
neutrality by citizens of Michigan in Canada.
Clipping from the Detroit Daily Free Press, July
1, [1839].
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1839 Haile, W[illia]m F. Plattsburg, [N. YJ To Levi Wood-
JUNE 29 bury, Washington. Reporting British troops on
territory claimed by the United States. Copy.
2 p.
1839 Seward, William H. Albany. To Thomas G. Talmage,
JUNE 30 [New York]. Declining participation in the pro
posed reception to Van Buren in New York City.
L. S. 3 p. (In the hand of William Coventry
H. Waddell).
[1839 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington?]. To [Levi Wood-
JUNE?] bury, Washington]. On the dismissal of [John]
Campbell from the office of United States treas
urer. A. N. 1 p.
1839 Irving, Washington. Greenborough, [New York]. To
J ULY 2 Martin Van Buren, New York. An invitation
to visit Irving s cottage. A. L. S. 1 p.
[1839 New York Democratic Citizens. Address to Martin Van
JULY 2] Buren on the occasion of his visit to the city.
A. Df. of John W. Edmonds. 4 p.
1839 [Van Buren, Martin. New York]. To New York Demo-
JULY 2 crats. Answer to their address at Castle Garden.
A. Df. 13 p.
1839 Clive, Edward. Portsmouth, [England]. To [Martin
JULY 10 Van Buren, White Plains, N. Y. ?] Introducing
W. H. Tancred. A. L. S. 2 p.
1839 Ingersoll, C[harles] J[ared]. Forest Hill, [Pa.] To [Mar-
JULY 11 tin Van Buren, Tarrytown, N. Y.] Gratification
at the popular reception of Van Buren; some
suggestions arising from his Castle Garden ad
dress; condition of his son [Lieut. Harry Inger
soll] and Commodore Ballard s men; Navy mis
management; etc. A. L. S. 5 p.
1839 Spencer, John C. Albany. To John Forsyth, [Washing-
JULY 11 ton]. Gov. Seward s unchanged views on the
duty of the Federal Government in the matter
^>f delivering to the Canadian government per
sons charged with crimes; answering Vail to
.Spencer, [1839, June 20]. Copy. 3 p.
1839 Forsyth, John. Washington. To M[artin] Van Buren,
JULY 11 [Tarrytown, N. Y.] Mr. Fox and the boundary
commission; diplomatic matters; etc. A. L. S.
3 p.
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 377
1839 Kent, Edward. Bangor, [Me.] To [John] Fail-field, [Saco,
JULY 12 Me.] On Van Buren s attitude on the boundary
dispute. Copy. 3 p. (With: Fairfield to Van
Buren, 1839, July 22).
1839 Paulding, J[ames] K[irke]. Washington. To Martin Van
JULY 12 Buren, [Peekskill, N. YJ Dr. Rice s desire for
an appointment; Wilkinson s wish for arms for
Liberia; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1839 Albany. Citizens meeting. Resolutions in regard to Van
JULY 18 Buren s reception. 2 p. (With: Van Rensse-
laer and others to Van Buren, 1839, July 20).
1839 Van Rensselaer, Stephen. Albany. To M[artin] Van Bu-
JULY 20 ren, Kinderhook. Sending resolutions of the
Committee of Seventy-six (Albany reception
committee,) July 18. 1 p. (Resolutions in
closed) .
[1839 [Van Buren, Martin. Kinderhook]. Address to the citi-
c. JULY 20] zens of Kinderhook. A. Df. 4 p.
1839 Fairfield, John. Saco, [Me.] To Martin Van Buren.
JULY 22 [Kinderhook]. Sending a copy of Edward
Kent s letter, July 12, 1839. A. L. S. 1 p.
"Private and confidential."
1839 Woodbury, Levi. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
JULY 24 [Plattsburg ? N. Y.] On Chickasaw funds. D. S.
2 p.
1839 Gordon, W. W. Savannah, [Ga.] To John Forsyth,
JULY 26 Washington. On a mail contract. A. L. S.
2 p. (Indorsed by Aaron Vail) .
1839 Kendall, Amos. Washington. To M[artin] Van Buren,
JULY 26 [Ogdensburg, N. Y.] New Orleans post-office
receipts; employment of apprentices on public
works; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private."
1839 Woodbury, Levi. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
JULY 27 Albany. Efforts to bring about another suspen
sion df specie payments; measures for a crisis;
etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1839 Van Buren, M[artin]. Albany. To Andrew Jackson,
JULY 30 Nashville. A good Democratic hat for Jackson;
his reception on the journey; New York re
deemed; the postmaster at New Orleans a de
faulter; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
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1839 Van Buren, S[mith] T[hompson]. Albany. To M[artin]
JULY 31 Van Buren, Jr., Washington. A day at Kinder-
hook; a name for the farm; on the road to Sara
toga; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1839 Jones, S. W. Schenectady, [N. Y.] Address to Van Bu-
JULY 31 ren in behalf of the citizens. A. D. S. 3 p.
[1839 [Van Buren, Martin. Schenectady, N. Y.] Reply to the
JULY 31] address from the citizens of Schenectady. A. Df .
6 p.
[1839 [Schenectady?] Committee in attendance. Address to
AUG. 1?] Martin Van Buren on his departure from the city.
2 p.
[1839 [Van Buren, Martin. Schenectady]. Reply to the ad-
AUG. l] dress of the Young Men s Association of Schenec
tady. A. Df. 4 p.
1839 Sutherland, Jacob. Geneva. To M[artin] Van Buren,
AUG. 2 [Saratoga]. Van Buren s visit to New York
State and its political effect; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1839 Cass, Lew[is]. Paris. To [Martin Van Buren, Saratoga].
AUG. 5 General Henderson s conduct; Mexico and
Texas; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. "Private."
1839 Lansing, Jacob C. Lansingburg, [N. Y.] To Martin Van
AUG. 8 Buren, Saratoga. Sending the reception address
from Lansingburg to Van Buren and manuscript
and printed copies of the General Association,
1775, May 22. A. L. S. 2 p. (Indorsement by
the committee of arrangements appended ; inclo-
sure) .
1839 Woodbury, Levi. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
AUG. 8 [Saratoga ?] Banks selling Treasury notes in
payment of duties; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Confi
dential."
1839 Me Whorter, Geo[rge] H. Oswego, [N. Y.] To Levi Wood-
A UG. 8 bury, [Washington]. The case of the schooner
Guernsey. L. S. 2 p. ^
1839 Ellis, Powhatan. Mexico. To Martin Van Buren, [Sara-
AUG. 9 toga Springs]. Van Buren s views not yet pre
sented to Bustamante; his own conduct since
reaching Mexico; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1839 Jackson, Andrew. Tyrys Springs, Tenn. To Martin Van
Auo - 12 Buren, [Saratoga Springs]. Tennessee redeemed
and Federalism in the State killed; reasons of
Burton s defeat; removals from office necessary;
politics and family news; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 379
1839 Anonymous. Georgetown, Ky. To [Amos Kendall, Dun-
AUG. 12 stable ?] Life and morals of Vice-president John
son. 2 p. "Private." (Incomplete; writer s
name withheld by Kendall. With: Kendall to
Van Buren, 1839, Aug. 22).
1839 Forsyth, John. Niagara Falls. To M[artin] Van Buren,
AUG. 15 [Saratoga Springs]. On the British insult to the
St. Lawrence. A. L. S. 2 p.
1839 W . Saratoga Springs. To Martin Van Buren, Sara-
AUG. 17 toga Springs. Sending a book and a copy of the
Emancipator containing account of the late
National Convention of Abolitionists at Albany.
A. L. S. 2 p.
1839 Woodbury, Levi. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
AUG. 18 [Saratoga Springs]. The House of Representa
tives in political complexion; the money market ;
etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1839 Southwick, Edward. Geneva, [N. Y.] To Martin Van
AUG. 18 Buren, [Saratoga]. As to Clay. A. L. S. 3 p.
1839 Balch, Alfred. Sans Souci, [Tenn.] To Martin Van
AUG. 20 Buren, Buffalo, N. Y. The elections in Ten
nessee; the success of Polk against Bell; etc.
A. L. S. 2 p.
[1839 [Van Buren, Martin. Whitehall, N. Y.] Reply to citizens
AUG. 21] address. A. Df. 8 p.
1839 Kendall, Amos. Dunstable [Ky. ?] To Martin Van Bu-
AUG. 22 r en, [Keesville, N. Y.] Inclosing a letter [Aug.
12] in regard to Vice-president Johnson s life and
morals; troubles with the Eastern mail transpor
tation; Western elections; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1839 Ellis, Powhatan. Mexico. To Martin Van Buren, Wash-
SEPT. 1 ington. A conversation with Bustamante.
A. L. S. 10 p.
1839 Birchard, M[atthew]. Washington. To Martin Van
SEPT. 3 Buren, [Buffalo, N. Y.] Arrearages of the Patent
Office; a new man needed for recorder; etc.
A. L. S. 2 p.
1839 Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom]. Paris. To [Martin
SEPT. 3 Van Buren, [Buffalo, N. Y.]. On differences
between the President s messages and depart
ment reports. A. L. S. 5 p.
1839 Woodbury, Levi. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
SEPT. 8 Albany. The Land Office ; appointment to the
Patent Office; the situation of the Treasury; his
wish to resign; etc. A. L. S. 5 p.
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1839 Bleecker, H[armanus]. The Hague. To M[artin] Van
SEPT. 9 Buren, [Auburn, N. Y.] The condition of the
Netherlands; his reception; title of charge d af
faires. A. L. S. 3 p.
1839 Douglas, Tho[mas]. Macariz, [Fla.] To D. W. White-
SEPT. 13 hurst. Replying to political charges. Clipping
from The News. (With: Douglas to Gilpin,
1839, Sept. 27).
1839 Cass, Lew[is]. Paris. To J[ohn] Forsyth, [Washington].
SEPT. 17 Thanks for the appointment of Ledyard as secre
tary of legation. A. L. S. 1 p. "Private."
1839 Miller, And[re]w, and others. Philadelphia. To Martin
SEPT. 18 Van Buren, New York. As to Van Buren s visit
to Philadelphia. L. S. 1 p.
1839 Forsyth, John. Washington. To [Martin Van Buren,
SEPT. 18 Albany]. Opinion of the Cabinet on the Span
ish claim. A. L. S. 2 p.
1839 Ellis, Powhatan. Mexico. To Martin Van Buren, [Al-
SEPT. 20 bany]. The treaty submitted to the Chambers;
the press; the celebration of Mexican independ
ence; etc. A. L. S. 14 p.
1839 Van Buren, M[artin]. Albany. To Silas Wright, Jr.,
SEPT. 21 [Canton, N.Y. ?] The independent treasury and
the message; etc. A. L. S. 12 p.
1839 Woodbury, Levi. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
SEPT. 22 Kinderhook. The resignation of Justice Story;
the case of the Amistad; the financial situation;
the new Treasurer; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. "Confi
dential."
1839 Forsyth, John. Department of State, Washington. To
SEPT. 23 [Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook]. The case of
the Amistad. A. L. S. 3 p.
1839 Douglas, Tho[mas]. St. Augustine, [Fla.] To H[enry]
SEPT. 27 D[ilwood] Gilpin, Washington. Sending a clip
ping containing his letter, 1839, Sept. 13, in reply
to charges. A. L. S. 1 p.
1839 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Washington. To Martin Van
SEPT. 27 Buren, Kinderhook. As to a place for Martin
[Van Buren, Jr.] as Recorder of the General Land
Office; the action of Garland and " other dis
carded clerks"; etc. A. L. S. 1 p.
1839 Kane, J[ohn] K[intzing], and others. Philadelphia. To
OCT - l Martin Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Invitation to
visit Philadelphia. L. S. 2 p.
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 381
1839 Mumford, John I. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
OCT. 4 Kinderhook. The case of [Nicholas Philip] Trist.
A. L. S. 2 p.
1839 Benton, Thomas H[art]. Lexington, Va. To Arthur L.
OCT. 4 McKenzie, New York. On the charges against
Col. Brant. A. L. S. 2 p.
1839 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren,
OCT. 5 Washington. The case of the Cherokees; Koss
a great villain; senators to be instructed; the
political services of Armstrong ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1839 Panlding, J[ames] Kfirke]. Washington. To [Martin
OCT. 5 Van Buren, Kinderhook ?] Work in the Navy
yards; political and financial prospects; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p. "Private."
1839 Woodbury, Levi. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
OCT. 6 New York. The case of Garland; prospects
of the money market; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
"Confidential."
1839 Bustamante, Anastasio. Mexico. To Martin Van Buren,
OCT. 8 [New York ?] Letter in commendation of Consul
W. D. Jones. Translation. 1 p.
1839 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To E[dwin] Croswell,
OCT. 17 [Albany ?] Denial of the report that Van Buren
sought to prevent Jackson from calling on Mrs.
De Witt Clinton. Copy by Martin Van Buren,
Jr. 3 p. (With: Jackson to Van Buren, 1839,
Oct. 8.)
1839 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren,
OCT. 18 Washington. A celebration at Nashville; Folk s
fine inaugural speech; instructions to senators
and representatives; inclosing a letter to Cros
well. [1839, Oct. 17]. A. L. S. 3 p. "Pri
vate."
1839 Woodbury, Levi. Treasury Department, [Washington].
OCT. 21 To [Martin Van Buren, Washington]. Report
on expenditures. A. Df. 6 p.
1839 Parker, Rich[ar]d E[fflott]. Retreat, [Va.] To Martin
OCT. 21 Van Buren, [Washington]. Van Buren s jour
ney; reforms in the government; suspension in
Philadelphia; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1839 Mackenzie, William Lyon. Rochester prison, [N. YJ
OCT. 23 To Martin Van Buren, [Washington]. Memorial.
D. S. 12 p.
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1839 Niles, J[ohn] Mplton]. Hartford, [Conn.] To [Martin
OCT. 27 Van Buren, Washington]. The elections ; Charles
Douglas s wish to be consul at St. Salvadore,
Brazil; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1839 Hulme, Tho[ma]s. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Buren,
OCT. [Washington]. Thoughts on public affairs.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1839 Fox, [Henry Stephen. Washington]. To [John] Forsyth,
Nov. 2 [Washington]. See: U. S., N. E. boundary,
Summary . . . 1839-1841, Feb. 27-Jan. 24.
1839 Lee, James. New York. To Martin Van Buren, [Wash-
Nov. 6 ington]. On the United States Government and
issues of State currency. A. L. S. 3 p. "Pri
vate."
1839 . Louisville, [Ky.] To [Martin Van Buren, Wash-
Nov. 6 ington]. On the situation of Supreme Court
judges. 4 p. (Incomplete).
1839 Rigdon, Sidney. Springfield, 111. To Martin Van Buren
Nov. 9 and the Heads of Departments, Washington.
Introducing Joseph Smith, Jr., and Elias Higbee,
Mormons. A. L. S. 1 p.
1839 Adams, J. Springfield, 111. To M[artin] Van Buren,
Nov. 9 Washington. Introducing two Mormons, Jo
seph Smith, Jr., and [Elias] Higbee. A. L. S. 1 p.
1839 Polk, James K[nox]. Nashville. To M[artin] Van Buren,
Nov. 11 Washington. The election in Tennessee; in
structions to the senators; Grundy for the suc
cession; etc. A. L. S. 5 p.
1839 McCarty, R[ichard]. New York. To M[artin] Van Bu-
Nov. 12 ren? Washington. Indorsing Seaman for an ap
pointment; the New York elections; etc. A. L. S.
4 p. "Confidential."
1839 Hoyt, J[esse]. New York. To [Martin Van Buren, Wash-
Nov. 14 ington]. Collection statements. A. L. S. 8 p.
1839 Van Antwerp, V. P. St. Louis, Mo. To Martin Van Bu-
Nov. 19 r en, Washington. The failure of Watson s news
paper; suggests Thomas Watson for the post-
office; the secretaryship of Iowa; etc. A. L. S.
6 p. "Confidential."
1839 Dix, John A[dams]. Albany. To [Martin] Van Buren,
Nov - 19 [Washington]. The New York election; Wright
may be instructed; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 383
1839 Fairfield, John. Saco, [Me.] To M[artin] Van Buren,
Nov. 22 [Washington]. His own confidence in the Ad
ministration; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1839 Butler, B[enjamin] F[ranklin]. New York. To Martin
Nov. 23 Van Buren, Washington. The Stuyvesant note;
the office of United States marshal ; etc. A. L. S.
5 p.
1839 Trist, N[icolas] P[hilip. Havana]. To [Martin Van Bu-
Nov. 23 ren, Washington]. Two letters:
[1] Material gathered for replying to charges; per
sonal threats; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
[2] As to charges against him; a letter to the State
Department; etc. A. L. S. 1 p.
1839 Ludlow, H. G. New Haven. To Martin Van Buren,
Nov. 28 [Washington]. On the case of the imprisoned
blacks. A. L. S. 4 p.
1839 Poinsett, J[oel] R[oberts]. War Department, [Washing-
Nov. 29 ton]. To [Martin Van Buren, Washington]. On
the conduct of the Governor of Florida. L. S.
3 p.
[1839 Mumford,J[ohn]I. [New York] To Martin Van Buren, Jr.,
Nov. ?] Washington. On the recent election; pernicious
activity of the banks; Cambreleng s defeat; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p. "Private."
[1839? Wright, Lyman. Petition to Martin Van Buren for re-
No v. ?] dress of grievance in view of religious persecution
of the petitioner and other Mormons. A. D. S.
4 p.
[1839 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. Tlu rd annual mes-
DEC. 2] sage. Drafts and rough notes. 52 p.
1839 Forsyth, John. Department of State, [Washington]. To
DEC. 2 [Martin Van Buren, Washington]. Estimates
and appropriations of the Department of State.
D. S. 6 p.
[1839 , [Woodbury, Levi. Washington]. Statement in regard to
DEC. 2] defaults; [embodied in Van Buren s third annual
message, Dec. 2, 1839]. Df. 2 p.
1839 Davezac,Auguste. NewOrleans. To [Martin Van Buren,
DEC. 6 Washington]. On political conditions in Louisi
ana. A. L. S. 5 p. "Private and most confi
dential."
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1839 [Forsyth, John]. Department of State, [Washington].
DEC. 11 To [Levi Woodbury, Washington]. Keturning
the report on fiscal matters. 1 p.
1839 South Carolina House of Representatives, Committee on
DEC. 13 Federal Relations. Report, submitting resolu
tions on the controversy arising from the refusal
of the Maine authorities to honor Georgia s
demand for the extradition of Philbrook and
Killeran, slave-abductors; adopted by the Sen
ate Dec, 20. Printed. 3 p. (With: Noble to
Van Buren, 1840, Jan. 25).
1839 Spencer, A[mbrose]. Lyons, [N. Y.] To Martin Van
DEC. 14 Buren, [Washington]. As to his son, Commander
William A. Spencer. A. L. S. 3 p.
1839 Randolph, Th[omas] J[efferson]. Edgehill, [Va.] To [Mar-
DEC. 16 tin Van Buren, Washington]. Trist should be
peremptorily ordered to Washington. A. L. S.
2 p.
1839 Marcy, W[illiam] L[earned]. Albany. To Mfartin] Van
DEC. 22 Buren, Washington. Explaining a letter sent to
Mr. Wright. A. L. S. 1 p.
1839 Marcy, W[illiam] L[earned], and E[dwin] Croswell. Al-
DEc.22 bany. To M[artin] Van Buren, Washington.
The anti-Clay movement in New York and its
possible effect upon [Nathaniel P.] Tallmadge s
chances for re-election to the Senate. L. S. Ip.
1839 Paulding, J[ames] K[irke]. Washington. To Smith
DEC. 23 T[hompson] Van Buren, New York. Young
Simpson; "the Saturday meetings of the Elect" ;
etc. A. L. S. 1 p.
1839 Jackson, Andrew. Nashville. To Martin Van Buren,
DEC. 23 Washington. On his way to New Orleans ; his
desire to establish a republican system, even at
the cost of life; majority rule; Work s applica
tion for office; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1839 Forsyth, [John. Washington]. To [Henry Stephen] Fox,
EEc.24 [Washington]. See: U. S., N. E. boundary,
Summary, 1839-1841, Feb. 27-Jan. 24.
1839 Woodbury, Levi. Treasury Department, [Washington].
DEC - 24 To Jesse Hoyt, New York. No differences be
tween himself and the Department. Copy. 1 p.
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Muhlenberg,Hen[ry]A[ugustus]. Vienna. To Martin Van
Buren, Washington. Reasons for pressing for
his recall. A. L. S. 3 p.
Niles, John M[ilton]. Hartford, [Conn.] To Martin Van
Buren, Washington. Opinion of the message.
A. L. S. 4 p.
G., T. New York. To James K[irke] Paulding, Wash
ington. On the naval apprenticeship system.
A. L. S. 6 p.
Keim, George M[ay. Washington]. To William Gilmore
and Robert Christy, Philadelphia. On pardon
for William Lyon Mackenzie. Copy. 2 p.
Marcy, W[illiam] L[earned]. Albany. To M[artin] Van
Buren, [Washington]. New Year s greetings and
commendation of the annual message; L. Jones
for an office; the independent treasury; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
Dallas, G[eorge] Mfifflin]. Philadelphia. To [Martin Van
Buren, Washington]. Opinion of the annual
message. A. L. S. 2 p.
Garland, H[udson] M. General Land Office, [Washington] .
To Levi Woodbury, [Washington]. As to his own
removal or resignation from office. L. S. 4 p.
Ingersoll, C[harles] J[ared]. Philadelphia. To [Martin
Van Buren, Washington]. On the good effects
of the message. A. L. S. 4 p.
Hunter, John. Albany. To Martin Van Buren, Wash
ington. New York politics. A. L. S. 3 p.
[Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. Decision as to the
official conduct of Maj. [Thomas W.] Lendrum in
unduly favoring Mr. Raney and employing J. W.
Brown as a ship broker. A. Df . 2 p.
Levy, D. Florida. To [Martin Van Buren, Washington].
11 Brief remarks concerning the Democratic cause
in Florida, with a suggestion, respectfully sub
mitted to the consideration of the President."
A. D. S. 7 p.
"Mr. Van Buren on the War of 1812 15, and other impor
tant subjects." Pamphlet, 24 p.
"Ximenes." "Mr. Calhoun Mr. Van Buren Texas."
Broadside.
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[1839?] Hendry, Samuel. Jefferson, O. To Martin Van Buren,
Washington. Questions on public policy. Copy.
2 p. (With: Goodman to Van Buren, 1861,
Nov. 18).
[1839?] [Van Buren, Martin. Washington?]. To B[enjamin]
F[ranklin] Butler, [New York?] On Gen. Ham
mond s suggestion for a reply to a newspaper
article on the President s relation to Commodore
Ridgely s misunderstanding with the Brooklyn
people. A. Df. 3 p.
[Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. Notes for a letter on
the bankrupt law. A. Df. 12 p.
Northeastern Boundary. Draft of convention and counter-
project. Df. 31 p.
Anonymous. To M[artin] Van Buren, [Washington].
Urging the forsaking of his "Southern alliance "
and allegiance to his Northern friends. 1 p. (In
the same hand as the letters of "Old Amicus,"
[1837?] June 15, etc.)
Van Buren, Martin. Transmitting [William L?] Stone s
notes on Van Buren s speech in the New York
Senate, [1817, Apr. 15?] in favor of the Erie
Canal bill passed on that date. A. Df. 3 p.
Dix, John A[dams]. Albany. To [Martin Van Buren,
New York]. Praise for the message; confidence
of success in New York; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
Barbour, P[hilip] P[endleton]. Frescati, [Va.] To [Mar
tin Van Buren], Washington. Approval of the
message; his own opinion retained as to keeping
and disbursing the public money; etc. A. L. S.
2 p.
V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. Washington. To H[enry] D[il-
wood] Gilpin, [Washington]. Offering the attor
ney-generalship of the United States. A. Df. S.
2 p.
Grason, W[illia]m. Annapolis. To Martin Van Buren,
Washington. Sending his message; comments
on Van Buren s message; canal stock; James L.
Murray; etc. A. L. S. 6 p.
Gilpin, H[enry] D[ilwood]. Washington. To [Martin
Van Buren, Washington]. Accepting the prof
fered appointment as attorney-general. A. L. S.
2 p.
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PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 387
1840 Fairfield, [John]. Augusta, [Me.] To M[artin] Van Buren,
JAN. 8 Washington. Forsyth/s letter a disappointing
one ; the policy to be pursued as to the boundary.
A. L. S. 3 p. "Unofficial and confidential."
1840 Spinner, John Peter. Herkimer, N. Y. To Martin Van
JAN. 9 Buren, Washington. Letter in Latin asking for
an appointment. A. L. S. 3 p.
1840 Van Buren, Martin. Washington. Order to the United
JAN. 9 States Marshal for the District of Connecticut
to deliver the Amistad negroes to the United States
schooner Grampus. Copy. 1 p. (With: Deni-
son to Van Buren, 1841, Nov. 16).
1840 Frey, Sam[ue]l C. Canton, Ohio. To Martin Van Buren,
JAN. 10 Washington. On the case of William L. Mac
kenzie. A. L. S. 1 p.
1840 Mackenzie, W[illia]m L[yon]. Rochester, [N. Y.] To
JAN. 10 Martin Van Buren, Washington. As to his im
prisonment. A. L. S. 6 p.
1840 Fox, [Henry Stephen. Washington]. To [John] Forsyth,
JAN. 12 [Washington]. See: U. S., N. E. boundary,
Summary . . . 1839-1841, Feb. 27-Jan. 24.
1840 Yule, Lewis M. Oswego, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Buren,
JAN. 13 Washington. Warm approval of the message.
A. L. S. 2 p.
1840 Irving, Washington. Tarrytown. To Martin Van Bu-
JAN. 13 rerij [Washington]. Asking an appointment for
his brother Ebenezer Irving. A. L. S. 3 p.
"Confidential."
1840 Forsyth, [John Washington]. To [Henry Stephen] Fox,
JAN - 16 [Washington]. See: U. S., N. E. boundary,
Summary, 1839-1841, Feb. 27-Jan. 24.
[1840] Poinsett, J[oel] R[oberts. Washington]. To [Martin Van
JAN - 16 Buren, Washington]. On the failure of the
United States to guard the [Northern] frontier;
returning resolutions. A. L. S. 2 p.
1840 Wright, Silas, Jr. Washington. To Martin Van Buren.
JAN. 21 TQQ j a ^e to move amendments to the [sub-
treasury?] bill; the section on land payments;
etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1840 Carroll, W[illia]m. Nashville. To Martin Van Buren,
Jan. 23 Washington. Harrison s position in Tennessee;
a Democratic meeting at Nashville ; etc. A. L. S.
3 p. "Private."
388 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
[1840] Fox, [Henry Stephen. Washington]. To [John] Forsyth,
Jan. 24 [Washington]. See: U. S., N. E. boundary,
Summary, 1839-1841, Feb. 27-Jan. 24.
1840 Noble, Patrick. Abbeville, S. C. To Martin Van Buren,
Jan. 25 [Washington]. Sending report and resolutions
of the South Carolina Legislature [1839, Dec. 13]
on the Maine and Georgia extradition contro
versy. D. S. (printed form filled out). 1 p.
1840 Seward, William Hfenry], Albany. To William Lyon
JAN. 27 Mackenzie, Monroe County Jail, [Rochester,
N. Y.] The power to pardon is in the hands of
the President. Copy. 2 p.
1840 Seward, William H[enry]. Albany. To Darius Perrin,
JAN. 27 [Rochester]. As to power to pardon MacKenzie,
and control over his case; suggestions as to his
treatment as a political prisoner. Copy. 2 p.
1840 Forsyth, [John. Washington]. To [Henry Stephen] Fox,
JAN. 28 [Washington]. See: U. S., N. E. boundary,
Summary, 1839-1841, Feb. 27-Jan. 24.
1840 McCants, J. Tallahassee, Fla. To M[artin] Van Buren,
JAN. 30 [Washington]. His public service; condition of
the Territory of Florida. A. L. S. 3 p. "Pri
vate."
[1840? [Gouge, William M. Washington]. . . . "Remarks on
JAN. ?] Senate s Bill, No. 3 [more effectually to secure
public money in the hands of officers and agents
of the Government, and to punish public de
faulters; introduced Dec. 24, 1839]." A. D. 3 p.
[1840 [Gouge, William M. Washington]. "Remarks on Sen-
JAN. ?] ate s Bill No. 127 [to provide for the collection,
safe-keeping, transfer, and disbursement of the
public revenue; introduced Jan. 6, 1840]." A. D.
2 p.
1840 Jarvis, [Leonard? Boston?] To [Reuel Williams, Wash-
FEB - * ington]. On the action of the boundary commis
sioners Mudge and Featherstonhaugh. Copy
(extract). 2 p. (With: Williams to Van Buren,
1840, Feb.)
1840 Democratic Republican meeting. Delaware County, [Pa.]
FEB - l Proceedings and resolutions. Clipping from the
[Philadelphia] Pennsylvanian. 1 column. (With:
Reynolds to Van Buren, 1840, Jan. 6 [i. e., Feb. 6]) .
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 389
1840 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To Andrew Jackson,
FEB. 2 Hermitage. Congratulations on his return and
success; election of Blair and Rives as printers to
Congress; reconciliation with Calhoun; Clay out
for Harrison; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1840 Garland, Hugh A. Washington. To [Martin Van Buren,
FEB. 4 Washington]. Justification of his connection
with the Democratic Review and public printing.
A. L. S. 4 p.
1840 Reynolds, Levi, Jr. Chester, [Pa.] To Martin Van Bu-
JAN. 6 ren, Washington. Governor Porter s message ;
[i. e. FEB. 6] Washington friends should keep off from Penn
sylvania politics; etc.; inclosing a newspaper
report of the Delaware County Convention,
Feb. 1. A. L. S. 3 p.
1840 Thompson, J. Harrisburg. To M[artin] Van Buren,
FEB. 7 Washington. The course of Pennsylvania poli
tics towards defeat. A. L. S. 1 p.
1840 O Sullivan, J[ohn] L. New York. To [Martin Van Bu-
FEB. 8 ren, Washington]. On Blair and the public
printing. A. L. S. 3 p.
1840 Smith, T[homas] L. Treasury Department, Register s
FEE, 8 Office, [Washington]. Statement of sums drawn
from the United States Treasury, 1806-1839, for
construction and repairs of the Cumberland Road.
D. S. 1 p.
1840 Van Dyck, H[enry] H[erbert], and others. Albany. Cir-
FEB. 8 cular on Democratic State organization. Printed.
2 p.
1840 Cleveland, J. H. Adrian, [Mich.] To Isaac -E. Crary,
FEB. 9 Washington. Plea for William L[yon] Mac
kenzie. A. L. S. 3 p.
1840 Mackenzie, W[illia]m L[yon]. Rochester, N. Y. To Mar-
FEB. 10 tin Van Buren, [Washington]. Protests against
his imprisonment; can be pardoned. L. S. 3 p.
1840 Dunbar, W[illia]m. Canton, Ohio. To B. Latham, [Co-
FEB. 10 lumbus, O. ?] On the political effect of Van
Buren s refusal to pardon W. L. Mackenzie.
A. L. S. 2 p. (With: Dem. State Cent. Com.
of Ohio to Van Buren, 1840, Feb. 13.)
1840 Whitcomb, Ja[me]s. General Land Office, [Washington].
FEB. 10 Statement of the 2% fund accruing to Ohio,
Indiana, Illinois, and Missouri to Sept. 30, 1839.
D. S. 1 p.
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1840 Democratic State Central Committee of Ohio (Carter B.
FEB. 13 Harlan, B. Latham, and others). To Martin
Van Buren, Washington. Asking the immediate
release of William L. Mackenzie; inclosing Dun-
bar to Latham, 1840, Feb. 10. D. S. 1 p.
1840 Ingersoll, R[alph] I[saacs]. New Haven, Conn. To M[ar-
FEB. 15 tin] Van Buren, Washington. As to Van Buren s
alleged letter on the Amistad negroes. A. L. S.
2 p. "Private."
1840 Hasbrouck, Stephen. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
FEB. 16 [Washington]. On the approaching charter elec
tion and the political situation. A. L. S. 4 p.
1840 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren,
FEB. 17 [Washington]. His return from the South; Con
gress should pass the sub-treasury bill with the
specie clause; Johnson as a candidate for vice-
president; his own preference for Polk. A. L. S.
3 p.
1840 Crary, Isaac E. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
FEB. 18 [Washington]. Sending a letter of J. H. Cleve
land [Feb. 9], on W. L. Mackenzie. A. L. S.
Ip.
1840 Haworth, W[illia]m. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Bu-
FEB. 19 ren, [Washington]. Astrological. A. L. S. 2 p.
[1840 Philadelphia. "Immense tariff meeting in Independence
FEB. 22] Square." Broadside.
1840 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. To [Gorham A.]
FEB. 22 Worth, [New York?] Thanks for a letter con
taining [original] verses; personal message.
A. N. S. 1 p. (Verses appended in Worth s
hand) .
1840 Bleecker, H[armanus]. The Hague. To Martin Van Bu-
FEB. 24 pen, [Washington]. On constitutional reform;
ignorance in Europe of the United States; Sedg-
wick s death; etc. A. L. S. 8 p.
1840 Bates, B[arnabas], and others. New York. To Martin
FEB. 26 Van Buren, [Washington]. Sending resolutions
of Democratic Republican Citizens of the City and
County of New York. D. S. 1 p.
[1840 Williams, R[euel. Washington]. To [Martin Van Bu-
FEB - 1 ren, Washington]. Sending extracts of a letter
from Jarvis [Feb. 1] on the boundary commis
sion. A. L. S. 1 p.
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[1840? [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. Message vetoing a
FEB. ?] bill originating in the Senate for the extension of
the Cumberland Road [prepared in anticipation
of the passage of S. 215, introduced Feb. 10, 1840].
A.Df. 19 p. (See: Congressional Globe, 8).
1840 Democratic State Convention of Pennsylvania. [Harris-
MAR. 4-5 burg?] Proceedings. Pamphlet. 16 p. (In
complete.)
1840 Sullivan, George. New York. To [Levi Woodbury,
MAR. 4 Washington]. Some theorizing on political par
ties. Copy. 8 p.
1840 Reid, Robert Raymond, and others. Tallahassee, Fla.
MAR. 5 To M[artin] Van Buren, [Washington]. Against
the territorial delegate chosen in May, 1839.
D. S. 2 p.
[1840] New York, Mass meeting. Proceedings. Clipping. 2
MAR. 6 columns. (Letter of transmittal, A. L. S. of F.
Byrdsall, Recording Secretary, appended).
1840 Flagg, A[zariah] C[utting]. Albany. To M[artin] Van
MAR. 7 Buren, Washington. On a plot to secure the
Catholic vote; the town meetings favorable; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1840 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. Washington. To B[arnabas]
MAR. 9 Bates and others, [New York]. Acknowledging
proceedings of the New York Democrats. A.
Df. of Martin Van Buren, Jr. 2 p.
1840 Cooper, J[ames] Fenimore. Cooperstown, [N. Y.] To
MAR. 15 M[artin] Van Buren, Washington. On alleged
British intrigues on the frontiers; her unwilling
ness to part with her Colonies; etc. A. L. S.
Ip.
1840 Petrikin, D[avid]. Washington. To M[artin] Van Bu-
MAR. 16 ren, [Washington]. The delegation s inability to
decide upon a man for the collect orship ; some
names considered. A. L. S. 3 p.
[1840 Democratic Republican district meeting. Rockingham,
MAR. 17] N. C. Resolutions and interrogatories on aboli
tion, to be addressed to Martin Van Buren and
W[illia]m H[enry] Harrison. Copy. 2 p. (In:
Leak to Van Buren, 1840, Mar. 21.)
1840 Maine legislature. [Augusta, Me.] Resolves on the
MAR. 18 Northeastern boundary. Printed. 1 p.
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1840 Clinton, G[eorge] W. Buffalo. To Silas Wright, Jr.,
MAR. 20 Washington. On a treaty with the Senecas.
A. L. S. 3 p. "Private."
1840 Leak, W. F. Kockingham, N. C. To Martin Van Bu-
MAB. 21 ren, Washington. Communicating resolutions
and interrogatories on abolition addressed to Van
Buren and W[illia]m H[enry] Harrison by the
Democratic Republicans of the district at their
meeting of [Mar.] 17. A. L. S. 2 p.
1840 Wheeler, Alpheus. Pittsfield, 111. To Martin Van Buren,
MAR. 23 Washington. Why Van Buren should not show
hostility to the Mormon claims. A. L. S. 1 p.
1840 Dix, John A[dams]. Albany. To [Martin Van Buren,
MAR. 27 Washington]. The success of the Rough Hewer;
its good influence on political opinion in the State ;
etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1840 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To W[illia]m F.
MAR. 27 Leak, [Rockingham, N. C.] Reference to past
letters for his political opinions; answering
Leak s letter of Mar. 21. A. Df. S. 1 p.
1840 Wright, Silas, Jr. Washington. To [Martin Van Buren,
MAR. 27 Washington]. On the Seneca Indian treaty.
A. L. S. 1 p. "Private."
1840 [Paulding, James Kirke? Washington]. "Statement of
MAR. 27 the working hours at the different navy yards
[of the United States], taken from the corre
spondence of the Navy Commissioners." 6 p.
1840 Rush, Richard. Sydenham, [Pa.] To [Martin] Van Bu-
MAR. 27 ren, [Washington]. Sending an inclosure on the
game of twenty questions for Smith [Van Buren];
gossip on French and English affairs ; etc. A. L. S.
3 p.
1840 Fairfield, John. Augusta, [Me.] To M[artin] Van Buren,
MAR. 30 Washington. Transmitting resolutions of the
Legislature, 1840, Mar. 18, on the Northeastern
boundary. L. S. (printed form filled out). 1 p.
(Appended to the resolutions).
[1840 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. " Thoughts on the ap-
MAR -] proaching election in New York." A. Df. 75 p.
1840 Tyler, Levi and others. Louisville, [Ky.] To [Martin
ApR - 2 Van Buren], Washington. On abolitionism.
L. S. 5 p.
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 393
1840 Balch, Alfred. Tallahassee, [Fla.] To [Martin Van Bu-
APR. 3 ren], Washington. His appointment opposed;
the financial condition of the Territory; bank
influence; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1840 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren,
APR. 3 Washington. Why the Baltimore Convention
should nominate a vice-president; reasons for
favoring Polk. A. L. S. 6 p. "Private."
1840 Parker, Rich[ar]d EQliott]. Richmond. To Martin Van
APR. 6 Buren, Washington. Prospects of the Spring
election in Virginia; tactics of the Wliigs;
etc. A. L. S.
1840 Niles, John M[ilton]. Hartford. To [Martin Van Buren,
APR. 8 Washington]. The party defeat in Connecticut;
panic among manufacturers; etc. A. L. S.
1840 Havemeyer, W[illiam] F. New York. To [Martin Van
APR. 9 Buren], Washington. Political prospects in New
York; the sub-treasury measure; etc. A. L. S.
3 p. "Private."
1840 Slidell, Thomas. New Orleans. To Martin Van Buren,
APR. 10 [Washington]. A difference with Kennedy, su
perintendent of the mint, who should not resign.
A. L. S. 2 p.
1840 " Seatorion." Foxborough, [Mass.] To Martin Van Buren,
APR. 10 Washington]. Suggestions for a special English
mission. 6 p.
1840 Slidell, Thomas. New Orleans. To Martin Van Buren,
APR. 11 Washington. Kennedy not to send in his resig
nation. A. L. S. 1 p.
1840 Van Buren, J[ohn]. New York. To [Martin Van Buren,
APR. 11 Washington]. The spirit of the Convention;
Wright s name considered; a libel suit against
King; etc. ; sending some of his articles. A. L. S.
4 p.
1840 Noah, M[ordecai] M[anasseh]. New York. To J[esse]
APR. 14 Hoyt, Washington Place, [New York]. As to Van
Buren s commitment on King. A. L. S. 1 p.
1840 Hoyt, J[esse]. New York. To [Martin Van Buren,
APR. 14 Washington]. Van Buren s letter recommend
ing Rufus King wanted by the Whigs; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p. "Private."
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1840 Rush, Richard. Sydenham, [Pa.] To [Martin] Van Bu-
APR. 14 ren, [Washington]. Lord John Russell s speech
on the boundary question; a good result of a
war; Philadelphia politics; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1840 Jackson, Andrew. Nashville. To [Martin] Van Buren,
APR. 15 [Washington]. Report of operations in Arkansas
by a professed agent of the Bank of the United
States; the necessity for disproving it; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p. "Private."
1840 Eaton, John Hfenry]. Madrid. To Mfartin] Van Buren,
APR. 18 Washington. The approach of peace; the polit
ical situation ; his recall and return ; etc. A. L. S.
4 p. "Private."
1840 Cross, Moulton. Albion, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Buren,
APR. 20 Washington. On the New York political situa
tion. A. L. S. 2 p.
[1840? [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. Reply to the speech
APR. 20?] of [R. G. Dunlap?] on presenting his letter of
recall as minister of Texas to the United States.
A. Df. 3 p.
1840 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. To [the Louisville
APR. 21 Committee, Louisville, Ky.] Explaining his let
ter to Sherrod Williams. A. Df. 12 p.
A. Df. of Martin Van Buren, Jr. 4 p.
(Incomplete.)
A. Df. of Martin Van Buren, Jr. 12 p.
Printed. 2 p. (Including an extract
from the letter to Sherrod Williams, [1832, Oct.
4]. 3 copies).
1840 Tappan, Lewis. New York. To Benjamin Tappan,
APR. 24 Washington. The case of the Africans at New
Haven. A. L. S. 1 p. (Appended are indorse
ments of Van Buren and Benjamin Tappan, and
[Forsyth s?] notes on the case in the hand of
Aaron Vail).
1840 Marcy, WRlliam] L[earned]. Albany. To Mfartin] Van
ApR - 26 Buren, Washington. Will accept the position
offered if the tender is made; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1840 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren,
ApR - 29 Washington. Reasons for writing on the subject
of the vice-presidency; Col. Johnson s weakness
as a candidate; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
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[1840 Poinsett, J[oel] R[oberts. Washington]. To [Martin Van
APR.?] Buren, Washington]. On payments in specie.
A. L. S. 4 p.
[1840 Woodbury, [Levi. Washington]. To [Martin Van Buren,
APE.?] Washington]. On Poinsett s proposed instruc
tions as to paying specie ; no offer from the Bank.
A. N. 1 p. "
1840 Gazzam, Edward D., and others, Pittsburg, [Pa.] To
MAY 2 Martin Van Buren, Washington. Questions on
finance and slavery. L. S. 2 p.
1840 Steele, Rob[er]t J. Rockingham, N. C. To M[artin] Van
MAY 4 Buren, Washington. On the slavery question.
A. L. S. 2 p.
1840 Bigler, John. Pittsburg, Pa. To Martin Van Buren,
MAY 5 Washington. Sending the letter of Gazzam and
others, [May 2]. A. L. S. 1 p. "Private."
1840 Marcy, Wplliam] L[earned]. Buffalo. To M[artin] Van
MAY? Buren, [Washington]. As to the commissioner-
ship; political prospects; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1840 Marcy, W[illiam] L[earned]. Buffalo. To M[artin] Van
MAY 9 Buren, [Washington]. Inclosing a letter of A. H.
Tracy; political news of Albany; etc. A. L. S.
1 p. "Private."
1840 Leak, W. F. Rockingham, N. C. To Martin Van Buren,
MAY 9 Washington. About a letter of R. J. Steele,
asking Van Buren s opinion on restrictions upon
newly admitted states. A. L. S. 2 p.
1840 Houtt, Elisha. Bloomfield, 111. To Martin Van Buren,
MAY 11 Washington. On a campaign life of Van Buren
prepared by the Federalists. A. L. S. 2 p.
1840 Douglas, Thofmas]. District Attorney s Office, St. Augus-
MAY12 tine, Fla. To Henry D. Gilpin, [Washington].
Defence against charges. A. D. S. 8 p.
1840 Hunter, William. Rio de Janeiro. To Martin Van Buren,
MAY 15 Washington. His plans for a work on religious
liberty; his wish to be transferred to some Eu
ropean post; etc. A. L. S. 6 p.
1840 Extra Globe, v. 6, nos. 1 and 2. (1) Proceedings of the
MAY 16- Baltimore Convention, etc., [p. 1-16]; (2) [Cam-
JUNE 16 paign] Life of Martin Van Buren, June 13, 1840,
etc., [p. 17-32]. 32 p.
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1840 Kendall, Amos. Jackson Hill. To M[artin] Van Buren,
MAY 16 [Washington]. Asking that he be relieved of
the Department and Judge Niles installed.
A. L. S. 1 p. "Private."
1840 Petrikin, D[avid]. House of Representatives, [Washing-
MAYIG ton]. To M[artin] Van Buren, [Washington].
On the usurpation of authority by the Secretary
of the Treasury. A. L. S. 2 p.
1840 V[an] B[uren], J[ohn]. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
MAY 17 Washington. The Argus and abolitionism; jury
trial for slaves; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1840 Petrikin, D[avid]. House of Representatives, [Washing-
MAY20 ton]. To [Martin Van Buren, Washington].
Papers received from the Secretary of the Treas
ury evasive and contrary to truth; asking for
redress. A. L. S. 4 p.
1840 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren,
MAY 21 Washington. Policy of the Opposition ; the ques
tion of Johnson and the vice-presidency; Poin-
sett s letter of withdrawal; the sub-treasury bill;
Benton s speech; Kendall s resignation; a place
for Donelson; etc. A. L. S. 7 p. "Private."
1840 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. Washington. To [Edward D.
MAY 22 Gazzam, and others, Pittsburg]. Answering
their inquiry of [May] 2 by referring to his let
ter to the Louisville committee. A. Df. 1 p.
1840 Anonymous. New Orleans. To M[artin] Van Buren,
MAY 26 Washington. Expressing satisfaction at the cer
tainty of Van Buren s defeat at the polls. 3 p.
1840 Garland, R[ice], of Louisiana, and others. Washington.
MAY 26 "Plan of the standing army of 200,000 men, sub
mitted to Congress by the Secretary of War, and
recommended by the President of the United
States." Pamphlet. 16 p.
1840 Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom]. Derwentwater, [Eng.]
MAY 28 To A[braham] Van Buren, Washington. The
Virginia legislative elections and that for the
presidency; his own weariness of traveling; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1840 " Interesting correspondence [between Joel Roberts Poin-
MAY 29- se tt and Thomas Ritchie on Poinsett s late report
on the militia:" [1] Ritchie to Poinsett, May
29; [2] Poinsett to Ritchie, June 5. Pamphlet-
8 p. (Reprint from the Richmond Enquirer, 1840,
June 12).
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[Van Buren, Martin]. To [John Milton] Niles, [Hartford,
Conn.] Offering the place of postmaster-gen
eral. A. Df. 3 p. "Strictly confidential."
Ritchie, Thomas. Brandon, [Va.] To Martin Van Bu
ren, Washington. Prospects bright in Virginia;
Poinsett s course; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
Hunter, John. Hunter s Island, [New York]. To Martin
Van Buren, [Washington]. The record of the
State Legislature; the political situation; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p.
Turner, David. Beaufort, S. C. To Martin Van Buren,
Washington. Returning confidential instruc-
tions/Nov. 6, 1832, given by Jackson; his own
removal; thoughts upon Rhett; etc. A. L. S.
3 p. (Appended instructions, 13 p.)
Delavan, Edward C. Ballston Center, [N. YJ To Mar
tin Van Buren, [Washington]. The temperance
cause; asking for his signature to appended
temperance testimony. A. L. S. 3 p.
Poinsett, Joel Roberts. Washington. To Thomas
Ritchie, Richmond. See: Interesting corre
spondence . . .," 1840, May 29-June 5.
Yoakum, H[enderson]. Murfreesboro, Tenn. To Martin
Van Buren, [Washington]. Questions on public
policy. A. L. S. 2 p.
Gary, John B., and others. Elizabeth City Co., Va. To
Martin Van Buren, Washington. Asking for his
political views. Printed; in the Crisis, Aug. 12,
1840.
Mann, Alexander. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
[Washington]. Questions on public policy.
A. L. S. 2 p.
Robinson, J[ohn] M., and Splas] W[right, Jr. Washing
ton]. To [Martin Van Buren, Washington]. On
Illinois questions [the Danville letter] and Hol
land s Life of Van Buren. A. L. S. 1 p.
Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To A. W. Mebane,
G. C. Moore, and Jas. M. S. Rogers, [Raleigh,
N. C. ?] Answering their inquiry of [June] 1, in
regard to his position on slavery in the District
of Columbia and the Territories. Newspaper
clipping.
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1840 McRoberts, [Samuel]. Washington. To [Martin] Van
JUNE 16 Buren, [Washington]. Information about the
signers of the Danville letter asking questions on
policy. A. L. S. 1 p.
1840 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To - . Declining
JUNE 17 an invitation to attend a celebration at Mill-
edgeville, Ga. A. Df. 3 p.
1840 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To Andrew Jackson,
JUNE 17 Nashville. Armstrong s satisfaction; Johnson s
popularity; Folk s good impression; Poinsett s
pettish letter; favorable prospects of success;
etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1840 Crawford, Alexander P. Irwinton, Ala. To Martin Van
JUNE 17 Buren, Washington. Transmitting resolutions
of a public meeting, propounding questions of
public policy. A. L. S. 1 p. (Appended reso
lutions, 1 p. Indorsed with a list of letters and
answers) .
1840 Dickinson, David W. [Murfreesboro, Tenn.] To William
[JUNE 18] Henry Harrison. Questions on public policy.
Copy by Henry D. Gilpin. 2 p.
1840 Yoakum, H[enderson]. Murfreesboro, [Tenn.] To David
JUNE 18 W. Dickinson, [Murfreesboro]. On questions to
be sent to the candidates for the Presidency.
Copy by Martin Van Buren, Jr. 2 p.
1840 Peters, Tho[ma]s M., and others. Moulton, Ala. To
JUNE 20 Martin Van Buren, [Washington], Questions on
public policy. L. S. 4 p.
1840 Elliott, Jesse Duncan. Philadelphia. "Defence of Com-
JuNE20 modore Jesse Duncan Elliott, of the United
States Navy, read by the Hon. Geo[rge] Mifflin
Dallas before the Naval Court Martial at Phila
delphia, June 20, 1840. With letters and docu
ments explanatory of portions of the defence. "
Pamphlet. 28 p.
1840 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. To [William Fithian
JUNE 22 and others, Danville, 111.] Acknowledging their
letter of inquiry; asking to see the copy of Hol
land s Life referred to, in order to determine its
authenticity. A. Df. 2 p.
1840 General Anti- Slavery Convention, London, June 12-23. To
JuNE 23 Martin Van Buren, Washington. Two commu
nications on the internal slave-trade in the United
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States : [1] Copy, 2 p. ; [2] L. S. of Thomas Clark-
son, President , 3 p. (An accompanying envelope
is addressed to Forsyth; inside is a request by
Van Buren for advice as to the answer).
1840 Wandell, Samuel S., and others. New York. To Martin
JUNE 25 Van Buren, Washington. Invitation to a cele
bration on July 4. L. S. 2 p.
1840 Wright, Silas, Jr. Washington. To [Martin Van Buren,
JUNE 26 Washington]. On the vacant judgship in New
Jersey. A. L. S. 2 p.
1840 Potts, Jos[eph] C. Trenton, N. J. To M[artin] Van Bu-
JUNE 26 ren, Washington. Politics in New Jersey ; the
judgeship; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1840 Metcalfe, J. R., and others. Gainesville, Ala. To M[ar-
JuNE27 tin] Van Buren, Washington. Questions on
public policy. L. S. 3 p.
1840 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren,
JUNE 27 [Washington]. The eyes of Tennessee opening;
Folk s good conduct; how to. pass the independ
ent treasury bill; a campaign slander put down;
etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1840 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. To [Henderson
JUNE 29 Yoakum, Murfreesboro, Tenn.] Reply to ques
tions of [June 18]. A. Df. 6 p.
1840 Stevenson, A[ndrew]. London. To [Martin] Van Buren,
JUNE 30 [Washington]. The question of an umpire in the
controversy between Great Britain and the
United States. A. L. S. 3 p.
1840 V[an] B[uren], J[ohn]. Albany. To [Martin Van Buren,
JUNE 30 Washington]. Ellis s suggestion a good one; the
effect of Wright s nomination for governor; etc.;
inclosing a letter from Ellis. A. L. S. 8 p.
[1840 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. To [Samuel S. Wan-
JUNE] dell and others, New York]. Declining their
invitation to the Fourth of July celebration in
New York. A. Df. 3 p. (With: Wandell and
others to Van Buren, 1840, June 25).
1840 Sharp, Patrick. Philadelphia. To the Right Rev. Dr.
JULY 1 England, [John, Bishop of Charleston, S. C.] On
the test oath, Van Buren, and the Catholics; re
questing an explanation of a paragraph in the
Catholic Herald, Jan. 9, 1834, reprinted from the
U. S. Catholic Miscellany. A. L. S. 1 p.
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1840 Bennett, H. P. Madison, [Wis.] To Martin Van Buren,
JULY 1 Washington. Regret at Van Buren s opposition
to the abolition movement. A. L. S. 3 p.
1840 Lewis, Morgan. Staatsburg, [N. Y.] To [Martin Van
JULY 2 Buren, Washington]. On circumstances relating
to a money transaction in the war of 1812, by
which he may lose. A. L. S. 4 p.
1840 Throop, G[eorge] B. Auburn, [N. Y.] To M[artin] Van
JULY 2 Buren, [Washington]. Financial troubles of
Bostwick, the postmaster; politics in the district ;
etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1840 Hoyt, J[esse. New York]. To [Silas Wright, Jr., Wash-
JULY 3 ington]. The appointment of Allen to the
Custom-house. A. L. S. 2 p. "Private."
1840 Hamilton, J[ames]. London. To Martin Van Buren,
JULY 3 Washington. Commending Stevenson s conduct
of the Maine question. A. L. S. 1 p.
[1840 [Bacourt, Louis Adolphe Amie Fourier de. Washington].
JULY 3 Address to Martin Van Buren on presenting his
credentials as minister of France to the United
States. A.[?] D. 2 p. (Accompanied by an
English translation, 1 p., in the hand of Aaron
Vail and by Van Buren s answer) .
[1840 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. Answer to the ad-
JULY 3] dress of [Adolphe de Bacourt] on presenting his
credentials as French minister. A. Df. 2 p.
(With: Bacourt, Address, same date).
1840 Allen, Stephen. New York. To Silas Wright, Jr., [Wash-
ington]. Reasons for declining the office of re
ceiver-general in the Custom-house. A. L. S. 4 p.
1840 Blythe, Calvin. Philadelphia. To M[artin] Van Buren,
JuLY 4 [Washington]. An account of the celebration of
independence in Philadelphia. A. L. S. 3 p.
1840 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. To the Lexington
JULY 4 (Ky.) Committee. Declining an invitation to a
public meeting at White Sulphur Springs, Ky.,
[July] 1 1 . Copy by Martin Van Buren, Jr. 1 7 p.
[1840] Butler, B[enjamin] F[ranklin]. New York. To [Martin]
JULY 4 Van Buren, [Washington]. Assurance that abo
litionism will not be discussed in the "juvenile
celebration." A. L. S. 3 p.
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[1840] Hunter, John. Hunter s Island, [N. Y.] To Martin Van
JULY 4 Buren, Washington. The political situation;
the dangerous power of John C. Spencer through
the [school] law of 1839; etc.; inclosing docu
ments to be returned for the Rough Hewer.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1840 Spierin, Tho[ma]s S. Abbeville, S. C. To Joel R[oberts]
JULY 6 Poinsett, Washington. The Abbeville Fourth of
July celebration; McDufhVs speech summarized;
etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1840 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To Jonathan Warner,
JULY? Jefferson, O. Communicating correspondence
with [Samuel Hendry, etc. ?] on public questions.
Copy. 1 p. (In: Goodman to Van Buren,
1861, Nov. 18).
1840 Potts, Stacy G[ardner]. Trenton, [N. J.] To M[artin]
JULY? Van Buren, Washington. On the question of
district judge. A. L. S. 3 p. " Confidential."
1840 McClure, Geofrge]. McClure s Grove, 111. To Martin Van
JULY 10 Buren, Washington. Sending a petition about
the disposal of public lands; Harrison s record
and campaign; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1840 John, Bishop of Charleston. Charleston, S. C. To Patrick
JULY 11 Sharp, Philadelphia. On his own article in the
U. S. Catholic Miscellany, Dec. 14, 1833, re
printed in the Catholic Herald, Jan., 1834, on
Van Buren s alleged opposition to Francis
Cooper s admission to the New York Legislature;
an explanation to appear in the Miscellany next
week. A. L. S. 2 p.
1840 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren,
JULY 13 Washington. Congratulations on the passage of
the independent treasury bill. A. L. S. 1 p.
1840 Jones, Seaborn. Columbus, Ga. To Martin Van Buren,
JULY 13 [Washington]. On certain matters in Van Bu
ren s past political career requiring explanation.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1840 Selden, W[illia]m. Treasurer s Office, [Washington]. To
JULY 15 Martin Van Buren, [Washington]. On the work
ing of the independent treasury system. A. L. S.
2 p.
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1840 Lewis, Dixon H[all]. Washington. To Martin Van Bu-
JULY 15 ren, [Washington]. Questions on public policy.
A. L. S. 4 p.
1840 Wheaton, Henry. Berlin. To Martin Van Buren, [Wash-
JULY 15 ington]. The Northeast boundary question; the
King of Prussia as arbiter; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
"Private and most confidential."
1840 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To A[ndrew] Jack-
JULY 16 son, [Hermitage]. The good reception given to
Col. Johnson; the Senate and the District bank
bill; etc^ A. L. S. 4 p.
1840 Throop, E[nos] T[hompson]. Naples. To [Martin] Van
JULY 16 Buren, [Washington]. Sending a defence of him
self from charges made in the House; comments
on the election; Neapolitan affairs; etc. A. L. S.
3 p.
1840 Gouge, W[illia]m M. Washington. To Martin Van Bu-
JULY 17 ren, [Washington]. His own position and abili
ties; his desire for promotion; etc. A. L. S.
6 p. "Private."
1840 Gouge, William M. Washington. To Levi Woodbury,
JULY 17 [Washington]. On special examiners in the sub-
treasury system. A. copy.
1840 Whitten, A. E. Carnesville, Ga. To Martin Van Buren,
JULY 20 Washington. Certain questions on Van Buren s
English mission. A. L. S. 3 p.
1840 Hunter, K[obert] M. T. [Washington]. To [Martin Van
JULY 23 Buren, Washington]. Sending a letter from one
of his constituents. A. L. S. 1 p.
1840 Hurt, G. C. Danville, [Va.] To Martin Van Buren,
JULY 25 Washington. As to a standing army of 200,000.
A. L. S. 1 p.
1840 Dickerson, M[ahlon]. Suckasunny, N. J. To Martin Van
JULY 28 Buren, [Washington]. Accepting the appoint
ment of district judge for the district of New
Jersey. A. L. S. 3 p.
1840 Ingersoll, C[harles] J[ared]. Foresthill, [Pa.] To Martin
JULY 28 Van Buren, Washington. Public opinion in
France; commercial relations between France
and Great Britain; a probable revolution on the
removal of Napoleon s remains; etc.; inclosing a
letter from Joseph Bonaparte, asking for advice.
A. L. S. 4 p.
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1840 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren,
JULY 31 Washington. Two letters:
[1] His own predictions of defeat for the opposition;
his pleasure at Johnson s popularity; friendly
messages; etc.; sending a statement on
Calhoun. A. L. S. 2 p.;
[2] Statement freeing Van Buren of any responsibility
in the controversy between Jackson and
Calhoun. L. S. 2 p.
[1840 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To John B. Gary
JULY 31] and others, Elizabeth City Co., Va. Reply to
questions on his political views. Df. 49 p.
(P. 1-4 in the hand of John B. Nicolson;
p. 14-45, of Joel Roberts Poinsett).
. Printed; in the [Richmond] Crisis, Aug.
12, 1840. 4 p. (10 columns).
. Newspaper clipping (fragment).
[1840 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. To [Seaborn Jones,
JULY ?] Columbus, Ga.] Reply in the third person to
questions of [July 13]. A. Df. 2 p.
[1840 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. Comment on the
AUG. 4] extracts of his speech delivered at Albany, July,
1827, on the woolen bill, given in the [Richmond]
Yeoman of April 1,1 840. A.Df. 12 p. (Printed
as an editorial under the title " The sheep
speech": Richmond Enquirer, 1840, Aug. 4; and
reprinted: The Crisis, 1840, Aug. 12).
1840 Hamilton, J[ames]. The Hague. To Martin Van Buren,
AUG . 4 Washington. Impressions of Holland ; the situa
tion of France; etc. A. L. S. 7 p.
1840 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. To [Robert J. Steele,
AUG. 6 Rockingham, N. C.] On slavery; answering
Steele to Van Buren, [1840], May 4. A.Df. 13 p.
(Another draft, 7 p., is dated Aug. 7).
1840 Rush, Richard. Sydenham, [Pa.] To Martin Van Buren,
AUG. 6 Washington. On an appointment to the Mint;
the question of bond; his own peculiar position;
etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1840 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. To [Robert M. T.
AUG. 7 Hunter, Washington]. As to assertions made by
Griswold regarding Van Buren s course in New
York politics ; answering Hunter s letter of [July]
23. A. Df. 3 p.
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1840 Van Buren, Martin. Washington. To [Robert J. Steele,
AUG. 7 Rockingham, N. C.] On slavery. A. Df. 7 p.
(See Van Buren to Steele, Aug. 6) .
1840 James, T. D. Newark, N. J. To Martin Van Buren,
AUG. 9 Washington. On Weed and Seward s plan to
secure the Catholic vote. A. L. S. 3 p.
1840 The Crisis. Richmond, v. I, no. 24. Containing the Cary-
AUG. 12 Van Buren correspondence, 1840, June 12-July
31, an editorial: "The sheep speech" [Van
Buren s "Woolens speech," Albany, July 10,
1827]; etc. 8 p. (See: Van Buren, Comments
. . . 1840, Aug. 4).
1840 Garland, R[ice], and J[ohn] C. Clark. Washington. To
AUG. 13 Martin Van Buren, Washington. Asking about
certain statements attributed to Van Buren.
L. S. 2 p.
1840 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. To R[ice] Garland
AUG. 15 and John C. Clark, [Washington]. On the pro
posed standing army of 200,000 ; answering their
letter of [Aug.] 13. A. Df. 3 p.
1840 Haywood, Will[iam] H[enry], Jr. Raleigh. To [Martin
AUG. 15 Van Buren, Washington]. The State s vote
against Van Buren. A. L. S. 2 p.
1840 Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom]. Havre, [France]. To
AUG. 15 M[artin] Van Buren, [Washington]. Cass for
Van Buren; etc, A. L. S. 2 p.
1840 Medary, S[amuel]. Columbus, [O.] To Mfartin] Van Bu-
AUG. 18 ren, [Washington]. On Van Buren s letter to the
young men of Ohio; the Ohio political situation;
etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1840 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. To Robert J. Steele,
AUG. 18 Rockingham, N. C. On slavery. A. Df. 4 p.
1840 Wright, Silas, Jr. Canton, [N. Y.] To [Martin Van Bu-
AUG. 20 r en, Washington]. On his own political speeches
in the campaign. A. L. S. 3 p.
1840 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. To Bedford Brown,
AUG. 20 [Raleigh? N. C.] "Inviting him to immortalize
himself and to rescue the old North State from
the fangs of the federalists and abolitionists;"
inclosing a letter in strict confidence. A. Df.
5 p. "Strictly confidential."
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[1840] Hunter, J[ohn]. Saratoga Springs. To Martin Van Bu-
AUG. 20 ren, Washington. Describing a Whig meeting
at Saratoga, Aug. 19. A. L. S. 3 p.
1840 Blair, Montgomery. St. Louis, Mo. To M[artin] Van
AUG. 22 Buren, [Washington]. As to a position for Van
Buren s nephew, Mr. Hoes ; the elections. A. L. S.
2 p.
1840 Hamilton, J[ames]. The Hague. To Martin Van Buren,
AUG. 24 Washington. Stevenson s disinclination to be a
commissioner on the boundary line; etc. A. L. S.
2 p.
1840 Howard, Benj[ami]n C. Baltimore, Md. To [Martin Van
AUG. 26 Buren, Washington]. The anonymous letter a
trap; railway cars carrying newspapers; negroes
as witnesses in Navy trials; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
[1840] Butler, B[enjamin] Ffranklin], Saratoga Springs. To
AUG. 28 [Martin] Van Buren, [Washington]. Promising a
full reply later to Van Buren s letter of the 24th,
that on election frauds, etc. ; a Democratic meet
ing in Warren Co.; State organization. A. L. S.
4 p.
1840 Niles, J[ohn] M[ilton]. Hartford, Conn. To [Martin Van
AUG. 29 Buren, Washington]. Restrictions on railroads
as to carrying newspapers ; abuse of the franking
privilege; an abolition convention; political
opinion; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1840 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To Dixon Hfall]
AUG. 29 Lewis, [Washington ?] Reply to questions of
[July] 15. A. Df. S. 3 p.
1840 Byrd, Rich[ar]d E. Winchester, [Va.] To M[artin] Van
AUG. 29 Buren, Washington. Inquiring as to Van Bu
ren s attitude in 1827 and in 1840 toward a bank
rupt bill applicable to corporations, introduced
by Senator [John] Branch of North Carolina in
1827. A. L. S. 2 p.
1840 Anonymous. Baltimore. To M[artin] Van Buren, [Wash-
AUG. 30 ington]. Urging precautions for personal safety.
4 p.
1840 Brown, B[edford]. Caswell Co., N. C. To Martin Van
AUG. 30 Buren, [Washington]. The North Carolina elec
tions; how to win in the future; etc. A. L. S.
10 p.
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1840 Rush, Richard. Sydenham, [Pa.] To [Martin] Van Bu-
AUG. 30 ren, [Washington]. His own inability to obtain
security for the proffered appointment; prospects
in Pennsylvania; votes in Baldwin s shops; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1840 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To Eugene Burras?
AUG. Jamestown, N. C. On the case of Lieut. Hooe
and the legality of negroes testimony against
white men. Df. S. 8 p.
1840 Yoakum, H[enderson]. Philadelphia, E. Tenn. To Mar-
SEPT. 1 tin Van Buren, Washington. As to questions
asked Van Buren. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private."
1840 Gilpin, H[enry] D[ilwood. Washington]. To [Martin Van
SEPT. 3 Buren, Washington]. Note on decisions of the
Supreme Court on the validity of state insolvent
laws. D. S. 6 p.
1840 Maguire, Bernard. Philadelphia. To Bishop [John] Eng-
SEPT. 3 land, Charleston, S. C. On the Democratic party
and its attitude toward Catholics. Copy. 3 p.
(With: Maguire to Van Buren, 1840, Sept. 15).
1840 Butler, B[enjamin] F[ranklin]. Stuyvesant, [N. Y.] To
SEPT. 4 [Martin] Van Buren, [Washington]. Proposing
to resign his office ; the impropriety of partisan
activity on the part of office-holders; one objec
tion to resignation; etc. A. L. S. 8 p.
1840 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To A[ndrew] Jack-
SEPT. 5 son, [Hermitage]. Gratitude for his letter on
Calhoun; Clay s visit to Nashville and boasting
speech; prevent ing election frauds; etc. A. L. S.
7 p.
1840 H[aworth], W[illiam. Philadelphia?] To [Martin Van
SEPT. 6 Buren, Washington]. Astrological. A. L. S.
3 p.
1840 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To Samuel Hindley
SEPT. 7 and Benjamin R. Gaylard, Jefferson, O. Reply
to questions on public policy. A. Df. S. 5 p.
. Copy. 3 p. (In : Goodman to Van Bu
ren, 1861, Nov. 18).
1840 Love, William, and others. Lincolnton, N. C. To M[ar-
SEPT. 7 tin] Van Buren, Washington. Invitation to at
tend a celebration of the battle of Kings Moun
tain. L. S. 3 p.
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 407
1840 Bronson, J. H. Watertown, N. Y. To Martin Van
SEPT. 11 Buren, [Washington]. On a change in the office
of assistant counsel ... in respect to land
claims in East Florida." A. L. S. 3 p.
1840 Dickerson, M[ahlon]. Suckasunny, N. J. To Martin Van
SEPT. 11 Buren, [Washington]. New Jersey politics;
Poinsett s militia report; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1840 Smith, Tfhomas] L. Washington. To Martin Van Bu-
SEPT. 11 ren, Washington. Apprehensions of negro in
surrection in the District of Columbia; etc.
A. L. S. 2 p.
1840 Bronson, J. H. Watertown, N. Y. To Ab[raha]m Van
SEPT. 12 Buren, Washington. Inquiring whether the
President s proclamation, Nov. [21], 1838, on the
frontier Patriot movements was issued before
or after the receipt of news of the battle of Wind
mill Point. A. L. S. 1 p. (Appended is a note
of Van Buren to Forsyth, asking for the facts.
A. N. S., 1 p.)
1840 Van Buren, Martin. Washington. To , [New
SEPT. 13 York ?] Declining the invitation to celebrate the
passage of the independent treasury bill by a
Democratic mass meeting of the counties con
tiguous to the Hudson River. A. Df. 7 p.
1840 Tyler, John W. [Buckland? Va.] To P[eter] Vpvian]
SEPT. 14 Daniel, Richmond. On obtaining for Tyler s son
an appointment at West Point. A. L. S. 2 p.
1840 Eussley, F. A., and A. L. Beal. Clifton Factory, Md. To
SEPT. 14 M[artin] Van Buren, Washington. Questions on
public policy. A. L. S. 2 p.
1840 Van Buren, M[artin]. To B. F. Dupy and others. An-
SEPT. 14 swering their invitation to visit Vanderburgh
County, [Ind.] Newspaper clipping.
1840 Maguire, Bernard. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Bu-
SEPT. 15 ren, [Washington]. Sending a copy of his letter
[of Sept. 3] to Bishop England. A. L. S. 2 p.
(incl. 3 p.)
1840 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To Henderson
SEPT. 15 Yoakum, Murfreesboro, Tenn. Reply to ques
tions of June 8. A. Df. 10 p. (P. 9-10 by
Paulding; additions and corrections by H. D.
Gilpin).
. Copy. 5 p. (Corrections by Gilpin).
408 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
1840 Ten Eyck, Conrad. Detroit, [Mich.] To Martin Van
SEPT. 16 Buren, Washington. Cass believed to be un
friendly to Van Buren; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1840 Davezac, Auguste. Montgomery, [N. Y.] To Martin
SEPT. 16 Van Buren, Washington. Account of a Pough-
keepsie mass meeting. A. L. S. 8 p. "Pri
vate."
1840 Chamberlain, E. M., and others. Goshen, Ind. To
SEPT. 18 Martin Van Buren, Washington. Questions on
Van Buren s conduct relative to the war of 1812
and De Witt Clinton. L. S. 2 p.
1840 Hulme, Tho[ma]s. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Buren,
SEPT. 20 Washington. Haworth s predictions about the
next presidential election; etc. A. L. S. 1 p.
1840 Hammond, Jabez D[elano]. Cherry Valley, [N. Y.] To
SEPT. 21 Martin Van Buren, [Washington]. On the avail
ability of Bouck; the strength of the Whigs and
the prospect of beating them; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1840 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren,
SEPT. 22 [Washington]. Some barbecues attended; the
curse of Harrisonism; no fears for the results of
the presidential election; etc. A. L.-S. 3 p.
1840 Earle, B. J. Greenville, S. C. To [Martin Van Buren],
SEPT. 22 Washington. Sending printed proceedings of a
meeting at Greenville, [Sept.] 7, in favor of Van
Buren. A. L. S. 2 p. (Answer begun on p. 3).
1840 Flagg, A[zariah] C[utting]. Albany. To [Martin Van
SEPT. 24 Buren, Washington]. Sending a tract on the
British funding system, etc.; Wright s success;
the circular of the Til dens ; political forecast ; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1840 Buchanan, James. Lancaster, Pa. To [Martin] Van Bu-
SEPT. 25 re n, [Washington]. Electioneering in Pennsyl
vania; prospects in other states; the district at
torney for the western district of Pennsylvania;
etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1840 Key, H. G. S. Leonard Town, [Md.] To W[illia]m B.
SEPT. 25 Scott, Washington. About Russley and Beal;
political matters in Maryland; etc. A. L. S.
3 p.
[1840] Butler, B[enjamin] F[ranklin]. New York. To Martin
SEPT - 25 Van Buren, Washington. His own and [Silas]
Wright s campaign activity; Webster s last
speech; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 409
[1840] Butler, B[enjamin] F[ranklin]. Xew York. To Martin
SEPT. 26 Van Buren, Washington. Kecommending Dr.
Byrd for a clerkship; his own speech at Tain-
many Hall [Sept. 24]. A. L. S. 1 p.
1840 Baldwin, Harvey. Syracuse, [X. Y.] To Martin Van
SEPT. 28 Buren, Washington. On relations with Mexico
and the Territory of Oregon. A. L. S. 9 p.
1840 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. To - . Reply to
SEPT. 28 questions by Lockport people as to his views on
a protective tariff and a metallic currency. A.
Df. op. (Indorsed: ". . . Sent original and
reply to H. Gardner Esq r for publication.")
1840 Daniel, P[eter] Vfivian]. Spring Farm, near Richmond.
SEPT. 28 To Martin Van Buren, Washington. Inclosing
a letter; a hot political fight in Virginia; features
of the contest; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private."
1840 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. To [William Love
SEPT. 28 and others, Lincolnton, X. C.] Declining their
invitation of [Sept. 7] to the Kings Mountain
celebration. A. Df. 5 p.
1840 Johnson, Reverdy. Baltimore. To Martin Van Buren,
SEPT. 29 Washington. Misrepresentation of one of John
son s speeches; could not have used the language
reported; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1840 Cambreleng, C[hurcliill] C[aldom]. St. Petersburg. To
SEPT. 30 M[artin] Van Buren, Washington. On the presi
dential election, the sub-treasury system, and St.
Petersburg. A. L. S. 4 p.
. Duplicate.
1840 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. To [Richard E.
SEPT. ?] Byrd, Winchester, Va.] Answering Byrd s let
ter of Aug. 29, asking Van Buren s attitude to
ward a bankrupt law. A. Df. 8 p. (With:
Byrd to Van Buren, 1840, Aug. 29).
1840 Stevens, Jonathan, and others. Bradford Co., Pa. "Ad-
SEPT. dress of citizens of Bradford County, formerly
opposed to Martin Van Buren, showing why they
now prefer him to Gen. Harrison." Towanda,
Pa. Porter and Visitor office. 1840. Pamphlet.
8 p.
[1840 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. To [Jonathan Ste-
SEPT. ?] vens]. Acknowledging the pamphlet "Address of
Citizens of Bradford County . . ." A. Df. 2 p.
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1840 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. To - - Tailor.
SEPT. Reply to questions. A. Df . 6 p. (Corrections
and additions by Levi Woodbury and James K.
Paulding) .
1840 Harrison, William Henry. [Cincinnati]. "The speech
OCT. 1 ... at the Old Hamilton Convention Thursday
the 1 st of October 1840." Copy, certified by
James Riley, Cincinnati. 15 p. (Addressed in
Riley s hand to the editors of the Globe) .
1840 Bacon, J. F. Nassau, N. P. To M[artin] Van Buren,
OCT. 1 [Washington]. On the course of George Huyler.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1840 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. To [E. M. Chamber-
OCT. 3 lain and others, Goshen, Ind.] As to his course
in the war of 1812 and in regard to De Witt
Clinton. A. Df. 10 p.
. Reprint, in a Michigan newspaper, from
the Goshen, Ind., Democrat, Extra, Oct. 15, 1840.
2 columns.
1840 Johnson, Reverdy. Baltimore. To [Martin] Van Buren,
OCT. 3 Washington. Asking if his communication of
[Sept. 29] was received; its object; etc. A. L. S.
3 p.
[1840?] Nicolson, John B. New York. To M[artin] Van Buren,
OCT. 3 Washington. Political and personal gossip;
Irving s disaffection; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1840 Shafer, John J. [Hillsdale, N. Y.] Affidavit, certified by
OCT. 5 Thaddeus Reed, on Van Buren s connection with
the Livingston Manor; answering an attack on
Van Buren in the Columbia Republican. Broad
side. (Headed : " To the citizens of the southern
towns in the county of Columbia" ; with: Dorr
to Van Buren, 1840, Oct. 24).
1840 Butler, B[enjamin] F[ranklin]. New York. To [Martin]
O CT - 6 Van Buren, [Washington]. His last speech on
Webster; Van Buren s course in 1812-13 and
relations with De Witt Clinton; the Evening
Post; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1840 Carroll, W[illia]m. Nashville. To Martin Van Buren,
O CT - 8 Washington. On Tennessee politics. A. L. S.
2 p.
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 411
1840 Barbour, Jfohn] S. Catalpa, [Va.] To M[artin] Van Bu-
OCT. 8 ren, [Wasliington]. Asking precise information
on Van Buren s war course, the classification law,
black troops, and the slavery question. A. L. S.
4 p.
1840 Salisbury, Seth. East Smithfield, Pa. To Richard Rush,
OCT. 8 [Sydenham, Pa.] Transmitting the proceedings
of a Republican meeting at East Smithfield,
Sept. 10; political conditions; Van Buren s atti
tude toward Madison s administration. News
paper clipping. 2 columns.
1840 Butler, B[enjamin] F[ranklin]. New York. To Martin
OCT. 9 Van Buren, Washington. His speech at New
Brunswick. A. L. S. 2 p.
1840 Howard, Benj[ami]n C. Baltimore. To [Martin Van Bu-
OCT. 11 ren, Washington]. The defeat in Maryland;
questions from St. Mary s County; the mayor
alty election; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1840 Havemeyer, Wplliam] F. New York. To [Martin Van
OCT. 12 Buren, Washington]. Spirited times in New
York; abhorrence of Custom-house influence;
Fernando Wood; election prophesies; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p. "Confidential."
1840 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. ToB[enjamin]F[rank-
OCT. 12 lin] Butler, [New York]. Approval of his speech;
the letter of Edwards; etc. Copy by Martin Van
Buren, Jr. 3 p. "Private."
1840 Phelan, John D. Tuscaloosa, [Ala.] To M[artin] Van
OCT. 13 Buren, Washington. Sending address of the
[Alabama] Democratic Convention; the course
of the Southern states; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1840 Rush, Richard. Sydenham, [Pa.] To [Seth Salisbury,
OCT. 14 East Smithfield, Pa.] Answering Salisbury s
letter of Oct. 8; Van Buren s attitude toward
Madison s administration; the death of Col. Sat-
terlee, E. Smithfield. Printed ; in the newspaper
clipping containing Salisbury s letter to Rush,
1840, Oct. 8.
1840 Butler, B[enjamin] F[ranklin]. New York. To Martin
OCT. 16 Van Buren, Washington. Edwards preparing a
statement on frauds in elections; etc. A. L. S.
3 p. "Private."
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1840 Wetmore, Prosper M. New York. To [Martin Van Bu-
OCT. 16 ren, Washington]. Election prospects and fraud
ulent practices; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1840 Tilden, E[lam]. New Lebanon, [N. Y.] To [Martin Van
OCT. 16 Buren], Washington. Appalling business of the
Whigs; Webster s many characters; interests of
the South; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1840 Calhonn, J[ohn] Cfaldwell]. Fort Hill, [S. C.] To J[oel]
OCT. 16 R[oberts] Poinsett, Washington. His own part
in the compromise of 1833; Clay s position; the
Southern votes; etc. A. L. S. 5 p.
1840 Marcy, W[illiam] L[earned]. Albany. To M[artin] Van
OCT. 16 Buren, [Washington]. On political affairs in New
York. A. L. S. 2 p. "Private."
1840 Butler, B[enjamin] F[ranklin]. New York. To [Mar-
OCT. 17 tin] Van Buren, [Washington]. A statement re
specting election frauds not likely to be made;
etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private."
[1840] Edmonds, J[ohn] W. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
OCT. 18 Washington. On the prospect of success in fer
reting out [election] frauds [of 1838-9]. A. L. S.
2 p.
1840 Flagg, A[zariah] C[utting]. Albany. To M[artin] Van
OCT. 18 Van Buren, Washington. Sending some cam
paign material; the prospects of the election; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1840 Bedient, John J. New York. To M[artin] Van Buren,
OCT. 21 Washington. On the confession of Young in
Philadelphia. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private."
1840 Bedient, John J. New York. To M[artin] Van Buren,
OCT. 22 Washington. Glentworth has not yet confessed ;
Seward s arrival; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. "Pri
vate."
[1840] Butler, B[enjamin] F[ranklin], New York. To [Martin]
OCT. 23 Van Buren, Washington. On confessions dis
closing the frauds of 1838-9; an election lie; the
campaign; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. "Private."
1840 Bedient, John J. New York. To M[artin] Van Buren,
CT - 23 Washington. On election frauds and Stimson s
courageous course. A. L. S. 2 p.
1840 Dorr, R. G. Hillsdale, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Buren,
CT - 24 Washington. Sending an affidavit of John I.
Shafer [1840, Oct. 5]. A. L. S. 1 p.
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 413
1840 Hammond, Jabez D[elano]. Cherry Valley, [N. YJ To
OCT. 25 M[artin] Van Buren, Washington. On the elec
tions in New York and elsewhere. A. L. S. 2 p.
1840 Marcy, W[illiam] L[earned. Albany]. To M[artin] Van
OCT. 25 Buren, [Washington]. Whig election frauds; a
talk with Cramer; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
[1840] Hoyt, J[esse. New York]. To [Martin Van Buren, Wash-
OCT. 25 ington]. On Butler s intended address on the
fraud question. A. L. S. 2 p. "Private."
1840 Hoyt, J[esse. New York]. To [Martin Van Buren, Wash-
OCT. 29 ington]. The campaign and B. F. Butler; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p. "Private."
1840 Wright, Silas, Jr. Canton, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Bu-
OCT. 29 ren, Washington. On the prospects of winning
in New York. A. L. S. 1 p.
1840 Van Antwerp, V. P. St. Louis. To Martin Van Buren,
OCT. 31 Washington. Land Office matters. A. L. S.
8 p. "Confidential,"
1840 Brown, Bfedford]. Caswell, N. C. To Martin Van Buren,
OCT. 31 [Washington]. His efforts in the campaign; etc.
A. L. S. 5 p.
[1840 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. To [B. J. Earle, Green-
OCT.] ville, S. C.] Acknowledging receipt of proceed
ings of a meeting in his favor at Greenville, [Sept.]
7. A. Df. 2 p. (Corrections and additions by
Abraham Van Buren) .
1840 Plitt, George. Philadelphia. To [Martin Van Buren,
Nov. 2 Washington]. Sending election returns as far
as received. A. L. S. 1 p.
1840 Bancroft, George. Boston. To [Martin Van Buren,
Nov. 2 Washington]. As to resigning his commission;
prospects in Massachusetts; defeat no disaster;
Webster s straits; his own happiness; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p. "Private." (Printed: Mass.
Hist. Soc., Proceedings, v. 42, p. 386-7).
1840 Wall, Garret D. Burlington, [N. J.] To Martin Van Bu-
Nov. 5 ren, [Washington]. New Jersey won by the
Whigs; causes of the defeat; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1840 leiper, W[illiam] J. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Bu-
Nov. 6 ren, [Washington]. Sending an extra Pennsylva-
nian; election estimates; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1840 The Pennsylvanian, extra. Election returns in Pennsyl-
Nov. 6 vania, Virginia, New York, and Maine. 1 p.
414 LIBRAE Y OF CONGRESS
1840 Avery, Tho[ma]s J., and others. New London, Ct. Sub-
Nov. 6 scription list for "a salute of one hundred guns
for the state election gained in the State of New
York for Martin Van Buren . . ." D. S. 1 p.
(Indorsed: ". . . The firing of 100 guns pos[t]-
pon[e]d to Nov. 1844. J. Danforth, Clk").
1840 Helfenstein, W. L. Dayton, [O.] To Martin Van Buren,
Nov. 7 Washington. The Democrats defeated unless
New York is won; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. "Pri
vate."
1840 Stevenson, I. D. New York. To [Martin Van Buren],
Nov. 7 Washington. F. P. Blair off to Cuba; New York
probably lost to Democracy; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1840 Bleecker, Anthony J. New York. To Martin Van Bu-
Nov. 8 ren, Washington. Sympathy in his defeat.
A. L. S. 2 p.
1840 B[lair], Ffrancis] P[reston], New York. To Martin Van
Nov. 8 Buren, Washington. The Federalists downcast;
regret over leaving at such a time; etc. A. L. S.
3 p.
[1840] [Hoyt, Jesse. New York]. To [Martin Van Buren and
Nov. 9 James K. Paulding, Washington]. Frontier
troubles; suggesting a winter s campaign on the
Lakes to punish Capt. [Silas H.] Stringham for
his ill-behavior during the election; Ridgeley s
conduct. A. L. 1 p. (A postscript ?)
1840 Croswell, E[dwin]. Albany. To M[artin] Van Buren,
Nov. 9 [Washington]. Circumstances mitigating the de
feat in New York; some political speculations;
etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1840 Gear, William. Hartford, Conn. To Martin Van Buren,
Nov. 9 Washington. The methods of the Wlu gs in the
elections; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1840 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To Andrew Jackson,
OCT. 10 [Hermitage]. The result in New York; " pipe-
laying"; no personal regrets; Virginia s return
to the fold; etc., inclosing a letter from Smith
[Van Buren]. A. L. S. 4 p.
1840 [Hoffman, Michael]. Herkimer, [N. YJ To Martin Van
Nov. 11 Buren, Washington. The elections; duties of
the Administration; etc. A. L. 4 p. (Incom
plete) .
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 415
1840 Breese, Sidney. Vienna, 111. To M[artin] Van Buren,
Nov . 12 Washington. The contest in his State ; the nature
of the opposition; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1840 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren,
Nov. 12 Washington. Will not believe a defeat until all
official figures are in; corruption and fraud; etc.
A. L. S. 1 p.
1840 Kaufmann, P. Canton, O. To Martin Van Buren, Wash-
Nov. 15 ington. Post-election thoughts; a plea for Wil
son Shannon; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1840 Flagg, A[zariah] C[utting]. Albany. To M[artin] Van
Nov. 15 Buren, [Washington]. Election frauds; the
British funding system; results of the election
in New York; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1840 Henderson, Isaac. Hamilton, O. To [Martin Van Bu-
Nov. 15 ren, Washington]. Reasons for the change in
some political characters Eaton and Haines;
etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1840 Howard, T. A. Indianapolis. To M[artin] Van Buren,
Nov. 16 [Washington]. Harrison s election will produce
a counter-revolution; a look into the future ; etc.
A. L. S. 2 p. "Confidential."
1840 Davezac, Auguste. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
Nov. 16 [Washington]. Prophecy of a reaction in favor
of Democracy. A. L. S. 4 p.
1840 Barto, H. D. Trumansburg, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Bu-
Nov. 17 ren, Washington. Using a sample campaign let
ter-head employed by banks; its significance.
A. L. S. 1 p.
1840 Dix, John A[dams]. Albany. To Martin Van Buren,
Nov. 17 Washington. Great disappointment in the re
sult; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1840 Hamer, Th[omas] L. Georgetown, Ohio. To Martin Van
Nov. 18 Buren, Washington. Question whether the peo
ple can govern themselves; a plea for Wilson
Shannon; etc. A. L. S. . 2 p. "Private and
non-official."
1840 Jordan, Dillon. Pensacola. To Martin Van Buren, [Wash-
Nov. 18 ington]. The great issue involved in the elec
tion; friendly wishes; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1840 Buchanan, James. Lancaster. To Martin Van Buren,
Nov. 18 Washington. Sending a letter from Col. Wright ;
astonishment and disappointment at the result
in Pennsylvania; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
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1840 McWhorter, Geo[rge] H. Oswego, [N. Y.] To M[artin]
Nov. 20 Van Buren, [Washington]. Defeat due to Mor
mons and Abolitionists; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1840 Smith, W[illia]m. Culpeper, Va. To [Martin Van Buren],
Nov. 21 Washington. Not cast down by the defeat ; ask
ing an appointment for George Johnson. A. L. S.
3 p.
1840 Spinner, John P. Herkimer, N. Y. To [Martin Van Bu-
Nov. 23 ren, Washington]. His own political views and
hopes; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1840 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren,
Nov. 24 [Washington]. Causes of the defeat and need
for refuting slanders of the campaign; the effect
of the census law; Republicans should not resign
their offices; the post-office at Murf reesboro ; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p.
1840 Leiper, George G[ray]. Leiperville, [Pa.] To Martin Van
Nov. 25 Buren, [Washington]. On the election in Penn
sylvania. A. L. S. 2 p.
1840 Stevenson, A[ndrew]. London. To Martin Van Buren,
DEC. l Washington. The elections. A. L. S. 4 p.
"Private."
1840 Bartlet, W[illia]m. Newburyport, [Mass.] To Martin
DEC. 2 Van Buren, Washington. Inclosing a state
ment of claims against France for losses, 1798-
1800. L. S. 3 p. (Inclosure, 1 p.)
1840 Elliott, J[esse] D[uncan]. Carlisle, Pa. To Martin Van
DEC. 2 Buren, [Washington]. Why he is aggrieved by
a court-martial decision. A. L. S. 1 p.
1840 Bancroft, George. Boston. To [Martin Van Buren,
DEC. 3 Washington]. His own intention to resign his
office and go to the archives of England and
France; politics; the message and his book; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p. (Printed: Mass. Hist. Soc., Pro
ceedings, v. 42, p. 388-9.)
1840 Ellis, Powhatan. Mexico. To [Martin Van Buren,
DEC. 6 Washington]. Report upon Mexican affairs.
D. S. 20 p.
1840 Morton, Marcus. Taunton, Mass. To Martin Van Bu-
DEC. 7 re n, Washington. Recommending George Ban
croft for the Vienna mission. A. L. S. 2 p.
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417
Anonymous. Lockport, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Buren,
Washington. Urging the espousal of abolition
principles. 3 p.
Poinsett, J[oel] R[oberts. Washington]. To [Martin Van
Buren, Washington]. On the importance of ap
pointing a new governor of Florida Territory
promptly. A. L. S. 2 p.
Vail, A[aron]. Madrid. To Martin Van Buren, Washing
ton. Arrival; conditions in Spain; etc. A. L. S.
13 p. "Private."
Butler, B[enjamin] F[ranklin]. New York. To Martin
Van Buren, Washington. The annual message
and the Democratic party. A. L. S. 5 p.
The Advertiser. Appalachicola, [Fla.]. Editorial: "The
effect of defeat on Mr. Van Buren." Clipping.
2 columns.
Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom]. St. Petersburg. To
M[artin] Van Buren, [Washington]. Thoughts
on the elections. A. L. S. 3 p.
Sullivan, J[ohn] L. Washington. To M[artin] Van
Buren, [Washington]. On a Darien ship canal.
A. L. S. 3 p.
Barbour, J[ohn] S. Catalpa, [Va.] To M[artin] V[an] Bu
ren, [Washington]. As to Maj. Roberts s appli
cation for a midshipman s warrant for his son;
political address and views of Major Roberts.
A. L. S. 4 p.
Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Francis P[reston]
Blair, Washington. Frauds of the Opposition;
a suggestion for a change in the law; a message
to the President; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1840 Barbour, Pfhilip] P[endleton]. Frescati, [Va.] To [Mar-
DEC. 21 tin Van Buren, Washington]. Comments on the
message; the elections analyzed; etc. A. L. S.
9 p.
[1840? McLeod Case. Legal opinions and authorities. Copy by
c. DEC. 21?] Martin Van Buren, Jr. (p. 1-6) ; A. D. of Henry
Dilwood Gilpin (p. 7-12); clipping from the
Philadelphia Public Ledger and Daily Transcript,
Dec. 21, 1840 (p. 12). 12 p.
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1840 Alabama Democratic Convention, Green P. Rice, Pres.
DEC. 24 Tuscaloosa, Ala. To Martin Van Buren, Wash
ington. Communicating resolutions adopted,
[Nov.] 21, [1840]. A. L. S. of Green P. Rice.
3 p.
1840 Bleecker, H[armanus]. The Hague. To M[artin] Van
DEC. 24 Buren, [Washington]. Election thoughts; the
King s abdication; the Dutch settlement in
South Africa; duties on tobacco and rice; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1840 Forsyth, [John. Washington]. To [Henry Stephen] Fox,
DEC. 24 [Washington]. See: U. S., N. E. boundary,
1839-1841, Feb. 27-Jan. 24.
1840 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren,
DEC. 26 Washington. The annual message commended;
Woodbury s election to the Senate; prediction
of Van Buren s election in 1844; etc. A. L. S.
2 p.
1840 Angel, W. G. Angelica, [N. Y.] To Silas Wright, Jr.,
DEC. 27 [Washington]. Prediction of recovery from ma
nia; causes of defeat; the tariff question; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1840 Mann, A[bijah], Jr. New York. To M[artin] Van Buren,
DEC. 28 [Washington]. A political survey of the past
and a look into the future. A. L. S. 4 p.
"Private."
1840 Flood, Geo[rge] H. Austin, Texas. To M[artin] Van
DEC. 29 Buren, Washington. Van Buren toasted at a
diplomatic dinner. A. L. S. 2 p.
[1840?] Anonymous. To [Martin Van Buren, Washington]. On
the ulterior purpose of Great Britain in her anti-
slavery attitude; her designs against Cuba; etc.
4 p. "Private and confidential."
[1840?] Benton, Thomas H[art. Washington]. To [Martin] Van
Buren, [Washington]. On the "Secretary s rec
ommendation for 5 or 6 millions of Treasury
notes ;" "the United States Bank note pay
ments last Fall in the West ;" etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
"Private."
[1840?] [Fine, John]. Notes on legislation on the right of way
for railroads; etc. A. D. 2 p.
1840 McAlister, John. Spring Prairie, Wis. To [Martin Van
Buren, Washington]. On the situation of the
inhabitants. A. L. S. 4 p.
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Southern gold-mines. Estimated value of the product of
the Southern gold-mines for 1839 and since their
discovery. Clipping.
Sutherland, Jacob. Geneva, [N. Y.] To M[artin] Van
Buren, [Washington]. The message praised by
all friends; his own expectation of the future
success of the Democratic party; etc. A. L. S.
3 p.
Cambreleng, Cfhurchill] C[aldom]. St. Petersburg. To
M[artin] Van Buren, Washington. Policy of the
Whigs outlined; etc. A. L. S. 1 p.
Douglas, Tho[mas]. St. Augustine, [Fla.] To Martin Van
Buren, Washington. As to the character of
Harrison G. O. Babcock. A. L. S. 1 p.
Van Buren, M[artin. Washington]. To [Garret D.] Wall,
[Washington]. On offices that expire on March
3. Copy by Martin Van Buren, Jr. 3 p.
"Unofficial."
Cushman, Seth. Guildhall. To [Levi] Woodbury, [Wash
ington]. As to the case of McLeod. A. L. S.
4 p.
Fox, [Henry Stephen. Washington]. To [John] For-
syth, [Washington]. See: U. S., N. E. bound
ary, Summary, 1839-1841, Feb. 27-Jan. 24.
Miller, Henry. Tarlton, O. To Martin Van Buren,
Washington. On the American Colonization
Society. A. L. S. 3 p.
Hay ward, Elijah. McConnellsville, O. To Martin Van
Buren, Washington. Van Buren again to run
for the presidency; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. "Pri
vate."
Forsyth, [John. Washington]. To [Henry Stephen] Fox,
[Washington]. See: U. S., N. E. boundary,
Summary, 1839-1841, Feb. 27-Jan. 24.
Helfenstein, John P. [Washington]. To Martin Van Bu
ren, [Washington]. Reporting having filed the
report called for in view of Representative P. G.
Goode s resolution [Dec. 17, 1840], calling for
information as to the sale of public lands ad
joining alternate sections on the Miami Canal,
Ohio, since Jan. 1, 1836; Ohio politics; etc.
A. L. S. 2 p.
420 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
1841 Dorr, Matthew. Dansville, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Bu-
JAN. 20 ren, [Washington]. Asking information about
the expenses of the government. A. L. S. 1 p.
(Indorsement of Van Buren, directing Woodbury
to send the document desired).
[1841?] Fox, [Henry Stephen. Washington]. To [John] Forsyth,
JAN. 24 [Washington]. See: U. S., N. E. boundary,
Summary, 1839-1841, Feb. 27-Jan. 24.
1841 Bleecker, H[armanus]. The Hague. To Martin Van Bu-
JAN. 25 ren, Washington. The message; the political
situation in Holland; Bleecker s request for re
call; etc. A. L. S. 6 p.
1841 [Worthington, J. W.] New York. To Martin Van Buren,
JAN. 25 Washington. A threatening letter. A. L. S.
2 p.
1841 Bleecker, H[armanus]. The Hague. To Martin Van
JAN. 28 Buren, Washington. As to his recall and suc
cessor; royal regret that Van Buren was not
re-elected; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1841 Butler, B[enjamin] F[ranklin]. New York. To Silas
JAN. 30 Wright, Jr., Washington. Jesse Hoyt s dispute
with the Treasury Department over bond and
fees; his own belief in Hoyt s honesty; etc.
A. L. S. 9 p. "Private."
1841 Van Buren, Martin. Washington. To [Green P. Kice,
JAN. 30 Tuscaloosa, Ala.] Answering his letter of [Dec.]
24, [1840], communicating the Alabama Conven
tion proceedings. A. Df. 20 p. (Correspond
ence printed: Globe, 1841, Mar. 2).
. A. Df. of Martin Van Buren, Jr. 16 p.
1841 Law, John. Vincennes, [Ind.] To [Martin Van Buren,
FEB. 1 Washington]. Thoughts on the close of Van
Buren s administration and the certain failure of
Harrison s; Law s resignation; a naval appoint
ment for his son, Richard Law; etc. A. L. S.
4 p. "Private."
1841 Poinsett, Jfoel] R[oberts]. War Department, Washington.
FEB. 3 To [Martin Van Buren, Washington]. Com
municating a list of officers and agents who have
not rendered accounts for the third quarter of
1840 as required by the Act of Jan. 31, 1823.
L. S. 2 p.
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1841 V[an] B[uren], M[artin. Washington], Veto message.
O.FEB. [3?] A. Df. 8 p. (Indorsed: "Commencement of a
veto message for Mr. Clay s [i. e.,Benton s?] Land
Bill, Feby, 1841. Not finished because not
wanted MVB". S. 28, Benton s pre-emption
bill, was introduced Dec. 14, 1840; passed the
Senate and sent to the House, with distribution
amendments, Feb. 2, 1841; brought up, but not
considered, in the House, Mar. 3, 1841).
1841 Missouri General Assembly, Democratic members. Jeffer-
FEB. 4 son City. To Martin Van Buren, Washington.
Communicating resolutions adopted [Feb.] 1,
[1841]. A. L. S. of M. M. Marmaduke, President.
2 p.
1841 Flagg, A[zariah] Cfutting]. Albany. To M[artin] Van
FEB. 4 Buren, [Washington]. Acknowledging receipt of
Van Buren s letter, [January], with inclosure
from Gen. Jackson; his own article in the weekly
Argus and Rough Hewer and the daily Argus on
money changers influence in elections; Whig ef
forts to discredit outgoing New York and national
Democratic administrations; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1841 Slidell, Thomas. New Orleans. To Martin Van Buren,
FEB. 5 Washington. Reporting his resignation as
United States district attorney. A. L. S. 1 p.
"Unofficial."
1841 Walker, Robert J. [Washington]. To Martin Van Bu-
FEB. 8 ren, [Washington]. On delay in the payment of
his indebtedness to Van Buren; bad financial
conditions in Mississippi; favorable opinion of
Van Buren s administration; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1841 Stevenson, A[ndrew]. London. To [Martin] Van Buren,
FEB. 9 Washington. An interview with Lord P[almers-
ton], etc., on the McLeod case. A. L. S. 6 p.
"Private."
. Transcript. 6 p.
1841 Massachusetts Legislature, Democratic Members. Bos-
c. FEB. [14?] ton. To Martin Van Buren, [Washington].
Resolutions. D. S. 4 p. (With: Allen to Van-
Buren, 1841, Feb. 16).
1841 Allen, Sam[ue]l C. Boston. To Martin Van Buren,
FEB. 16 [Washington]. Transmitting resolutions of the
Democratic members of the Massachusetts Legis
lature. A. L. S. 1 p.
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1841 Missouri General Assembly. Address to Martin Van Bu-
FEB. 16 rcn. Copy. 9 p. (Indorsed by Van Buren:
"Correspondence with Missouri 1840 Reply to
an address of the Legislature including a re-
nomination. 7 )
1841 Butler, Bfenjamin] F[ranklin]. New York. To Henry
FEB. 16 D[ihvood] Gilpin, [Washington]. On Jesse Hoyt s
troubles over his accounts; his own perplexity;
etc, A. L. S. 4 p. "Private."
1841 Brown, B[edford]. Caswell, N. C. To Martin Van Buren,
FEB. 17 [Washington]. Acknowledging receipt of the
message, [Dec. 5, 1840]; the duty of the Demo
cratic party; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1841 Butler, B[enjamin] F[ranklin]. New York. To Henry
FEB. 17 D[ilwood] Gilpin, Washington. On Jesse Hoyt s
difficulties; advances to the Government; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p., "Private."
1841 Collins, Edward K., and associates. Washington. Pro-
FEB. 18 posal for building four ships for carrying the
United States mail between New York and Liver
pool or for war vessels. Copy. 1 p. (With:
Collins to Van Buren, 1841, Feb. 22.)
1841 Collins, Edw[ar]d K. [Washington]. To Martin Van
Buren, Washington. Transmitting a copy of his
FEB. 22 bid for carrying mail between New York and Liv
erpool, and a letter to John M. Niles. L. S. 1 p.
1841 Collins, Edward K. Washington. To John Milton Niles,
FEB. 22 Washington. Transmitting his bid [Feb. 18] for
carrying mail between New York and Liverpool.
L. S. 2 p. (With: Collins to Van Buren, 1841,
Feb. 22.)
1841 Bancroft, George. Boston. To [Martin] Van Buren,
FEB. 23 [Washington]. Summation of his administration
of the Boston Custom-house. A. L. S. 4 p.
(Including inclosure, 1 p. Printed: Mass. Hist.
Soc., Proceedings, v. 42, p. 388-9).
1841 Dallas, G[eorge] M[ifflin]. Philadelphia. To Martin Van
FEB. 26 Buren, [Washington]. Suggesting Henry Toland
for appointment as consul at Paris; remarks on
Van Buren s success as president and the un
fairness of Harrison s election; etc. A. L. S.
IP-
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1841 Ridley, Robert, and others. Richmond. To [Martin Van
FEB. 27 Buren], Washington. Indorsing Judge John Y.
Mason for the Supreme Court vacancy caused
by the death of P[hilip] P[endleton] Barbour.
L. S. 3 p. (With: Rives to Van Buren, 1841,
Mar. 1).
1841 Brockenbrough, John. Richmond. To Martin Van Bu-
FEB. 27 ren, [Washington]. Judge Barbour s death; sug
gesting Henry St. George Tucker for his place.
A. L. S. 2 p.
1841 Morris, Rob[er]t H., and others. New York. To Martin
FEB. 27 Van Buren, Washington. Address in behalf of
the Convention of the Democratic Republican
electors of New York City; plans for a reception
and public dinner on his arrival in New York;
etc, L. S. 3 p.
1841 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. To the Democratic
MAR. [1] members of Congress, [Washington]. Declining
an invitation [issued Feb. 22, 1841] to a farewell
public dinner. A. Df. 7 p. (Correspondence
printed: Washington Globe, Mar. 5, 1841).
1841 Rives, Francis E. Washington. To [Martin Van Buren],
MAR. 1 Washington. Inclosing a letter from members of
the Virginia Legislature naming John Y. Mason
for the Supreme Court vacancy. A. L. S. 1 p.
1841 Roane, W[illiam] H. Senate Chamber, [Washington]. To
MAR, 1 Martin Van Buren, [Washington]. Sending a
letter [from John Brockenbrough, Feb. 27, in
reference to Judge Barbour s death and Tucker s
appointment to the Supreme Court vacancy]
intrusted to him. A. L. S. 1 p.
1841 Poinsett, J[oel] R[oberts]. War Department, [Washing-
MAR. 2 ton]. To Martin Van Buren, Washington. Re
port, accompanying his resignation, of the con
dition of the Department. D. S. 5 p. (Printed :
Globe, 1841, May 3).
1841 United States Senate, Committee on inauguration arrange-
MAR. 2 ments. Senate Chamber, [Washington]. To
[Martin Van Buren, Washington]. Sending the
inaugiiration program. L. S. of Wplliam]
C[ampbell] Preston, etc. 1 p.
424 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
[1841 United States Congress, Democratic members from Penn-
MAR. 2?] sylvania. [Washington]. To [Martin Van Bu
ren, Washington]. Address. D. S. of George M.
Keim, etc. 6 p. (In Keim s hand).
1841 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren,
MAR. 4 Washington. Remarks on his retirement; Har
rison s undignified conduct and Van Buren s dig
nity; Bell s future in Tennessee; Blair and Rives;
etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1841 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. To [Robert H.
MAR. 6 Morris and others, New York]. Reply to the
address [Feb. 27] of the Convention of Demo
cratic-Republican electors of New York City.
A. Df. 8 p. (Correspondence printed: Wash
ington Globe, 1841, Mar. 20, with Van Buren s
reply dated Mar. 8) .
[1841 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. To [Thomas Reynolds,
MAR. 6] Jefferson City, Mo.]. Acknowledging the address
of the Missouri Legislature [Feb. 16, 1841, trans
mitted by Reynolds, Feb. 18]. A. Df. 17 p.
(Incomplete; correspondence printed: Globe,
1841, Mar. 13).
1841 Butler, B[enjamin] F[ranklin]. New York. To Martin
MAR. 10 Van Buren, Washington. Thoughts suggested
by Harrison s inaugural address; Butler s resig
nation; Martin Van Buren, Jr. s, illness; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
[1841 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. To the [Democratic
MAR. 10?] members of the Massachusetts Legislature, Bos
ton]. Acknowledging their resolutions, trans
mitted [Feb. 16]. A. Df. 2 p. (With: Allen to
Van Buren, 1841, Feb. 16; dated Mar. 16, 1844).
1841 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To Andrew Jackson,
MAR. 12 Nashville. Contentment at leaving Washington;
the separation of Congress; the appointment of
Daniel; Clay and King may fight; etc. A. L. S.
12 p.
[1841 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. To the Pennsylva-
C.MAR. 12?] n i a Democratic members of Congress, Washing
ton. Answer to their address. A. Df. of Henry
Dilwood Gilpin. 4 p.
1841 Thornton, Tho[mas] C. Washington. To M[artin] Van
- 12 Buren, Washington. Letter of farewell. A. L. S.
3 p.
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1841 Gilpin, H[enry] D[ilwood]. Washington. To Martin Van
MAR. 18 Buren, [New York]. A dinner at the White
House [Mar. 13]; the President s restlessness;
office-seekers; political gossip; etc. A. L. S.
4 p.
1841 Paulding, J[ames] K[irke]. Washington. To M[artin]
MAR. 22 Van Buren, New York. The White House din
ner of [Mar. 1 3] ; impressions of the new Cabinet ;
Martin Van Buren, Jr. s, health; personal and
political news; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1841 Hume, Joseph. London. To Martin Van Buren, [New
MAR. 22 York]. Transmitting resolutions of members of
Parliament, a report of a select committee of the
House of Commons, and a report of the Man
chester Chamber of Commerce; free trade and
tariff reform. L. S. (Facsimile circular; MS.
signature. On p. 2-4 is a draft in Van Buren s
hand of part of his notes on New York finances,
[1842, c. Dec. 7].)
1841 Poinsett, J[oel] R[oberts]. Washington. To [Martin]
MAR, 24 Van Buren, New York. A call on President
Harrison; Flagg and the party organ in Wash
ington; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1841 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Washington. To Martin Van
MAR. 28 Buren, New York. Van Buren s reception on
his way home; the desirability of publishing
Woodbury s and Poinsett s reports; a "Cabinet
meeting of the Exe s ;" Martin Van Buren, Jr. s,
health; etc.; sending a letter to be sent to Ha
vana. A. L. S. 1 p.
1841 Van Buren, M[artin]. New York. To Andrew Jackson,
MAR. 30 Nashville. A great reception by the people on
his reaching New York; etc. A. L. S. 5 p.
1841 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren,
MAR. 31 New York. Clay and his following; the violence
done to Blair and Rives; the campaign reviewed
and a forecast made; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1841 Forsyth, John. Washington. To M[artin] Van Buren,
APR. 3 [New York]. The consulate at Vera Cruz;
President Harrison s illness; family and political
news; Martin Van Buren, Jr. s, health; etc.
A. L. S. 2 p.
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1841 Gilpin, Hfenry] D[ilwood]. Washington. To Martin Van
APR. 3 Buren, New York. Congratulations on the re
ception in New York; the President s critical
condition ; political situation ; Clay s expectations ;
Martin Van Buren, Jr. s, health; personal news;
A. L. S. 4 p.
1841 Forsyth, John. Washington. To Mfartin] Van Buren,
APR. 4 New York. President Harrison s death; its
effect; Virginian presidents; etc. A. L. S. 1 p.
1841 Poinsett, J[oel] R[oberts]. Washington. To Martin Van
[APR.] 4 Buren, New York. President Harrison s death;
its possible effect; Tyler and Clay; etc. A. L. S.
2 P :
1841 Forsyth, John. Washington. To [Martin Van Buren,
APR. 10 New York]. President Harrison s funeral;
Adams s remarks; Tyler s address and views;
political changes; etc. A. L. S. 5 p.
1841 Paulding, J[ames] K[irke]. Washington. To Martin Van
APR. 11 Buren, New York. Tyler s address; political
prospects; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1841 Dix, John A[dams]. Albany. To Martin Van Buren,
APR. 12 [New York]. Sending the first number of the
Northern Light; Tyler s address; political pros
pects; the United States Bank and financial re
form; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1841 Donelson, A[ndrew] Jfackson]. Nashville. To Martin
Ap R- 23 Van Buren, Kinderhook. Promising an early
payment of interest on his bonds; Gen. Jackson s
finances; an invitation to visit Gen. Jackson in
the Fall; family news; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1841 Marcy, Wplliam] L[earned]. Washington. To Mfartin]
MAY 14 Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Representations by
heads of departments against their predecessors
conduct; plans for the United States Bank; re
movals; Webster s strength; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
[1841 Van Buren, M[artin]. Kinderhook. To Andrew Jackson,
MAY 15] [Hermitage]. At last at home; portraits of
Jackson and Jefferson; etc. A. L. S. 1 p.
1841 Ritchie, Thomas. Richmond. To Martin Van Buren,
MAY 19 Kinderhook. The Caroline case to be made the
basis of an attack on Van Buren and Ritchie;
Virginia s course; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 427
1841 [Van Buren, Martin. Kinderliook]. To Thomas Ritchie,
MAY 25 [Richmond]. The Caroline affair. Copy by
Martin Van Buren, Jr. (extract). 9 p.
1841 Hoffman, Michael, and others. Albany. To Martin Van
MAY 25 Buren, Kinderhook. Address of the Democratic
members of the New York Legislature. L. S.
7 p.
1841 Croswell, E[dwin]. Albany. To M[artin] Van Buren,
MAY 26 [Kinderhook]. The adjournment of the Legisla
ture; Democratic moderation; a caucus; an ad
dress to Van Buren soon to be presented; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1841 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren,
MAY 31 Kinderhook. Congratulations on reaching home
and on ovations during the journey; the eyes of
deluded Whigs opening; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1841 Poinsett, J[oel] R[oberts]. Homestead, near Greenville,
JUNE 4 S. C. To Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook.
President Tyler s policy; the political situation
in South Carolina; his own home-life; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1841 Van Buren, M[artin]. Kinderhook. To John Hunter and
JUNE 5 others, [Albany]. Reply to the address of the
Democratic members of the New York Legisla
ture, [May 25]. L. S. 9 p. (Correspondence
printed: Globe, 1841, June 24).
1841 Bancroft, George. Boston. To Martin Van Buren, [Kin-
JUNE 17 derhook]. The Royal Society of Northern Anti
quaries at Copenhagen and the Dighton rock and
Newport mill; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. (Printed:
Mass. Hist. Soc., Proceedings, v. 42, p. 390-1).
1841 Edmonds, J[ohn] W. New York. To [Martin Van Buren,
JUNE 18 Kinderhook]. Advice to [Jesse Hoyt] as to re
taliation upon appraisers testifying against him;
etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1841 Gilpin, H[enry] D[ilwood]. Philadelphia. To [Martin]
JUNE 18 Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. The Gilpin resi
dence; the political situation; Benton s speech
and Webster s letter on the McLeod case; Wood-
bury s demolition of E wing s report; etc. A. L. S.
4 p.
1841 Wright, Silas, Jr. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
JUNE 21 [Kinderhook]. The advantage of his not having
asked Van Buren s political advice; the political
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Wright, Silas, Jr. Continued.
situation; the Bank bill and other measures be
fore Congress; Clay, Webster, Tyler; John Van
Buren s approaching marriage; etc. A. L. S.
4 p.
1841 Albany, Common Council. Resolution on inviting Van
JUNE 21 Buren to a Fourth of July celebration. Copy.
1 p. (Appended to : Van Vechten to Van Buren,
1841, June 28).
1841 Wright, Silas, Jr. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
JUNE 26 Kinderhook. Speculation upon Tyler s course;
etc. A. L. S. 1 p.
1841 Hart, Samuel. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Buren,
JUNE 28 Kinderhook. Asking Van Buren to be a presi
dential candidate; Benton s refusal; congratula
tions on [John Van Buren s] marriage; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1841 Van Vechten, Teunis. Albany. To Martin Van Buren,
JUNE 28 Kinderhook. Invitation to a fourth of July cele
bration; transmitting resolution of Common
Council, July 21. A. L. S. 1 p. (Resolution
appended) .
1841 Wright, Silas, Jr. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
JULY 10 [Kinderhook]. The progress of bank-making;
the Delaware Senators; the power of executive
influence; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1841 Paulding, J[ames] K[irke]. New York. To Martin Van
JULY 14 Buren, Kinderhook. Articles for the Globe; a
vacation trip; C s manuscript; political forecast;
the power of repeal ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1841 Vail, A[aron]. Madrid. To Martin Van Buren, Kinder-
JULY 17 hook. Success in settling the United States
claims against Spain; society; the high cost of
living and inadequate salary; the effect of the
American banking system on our foreign reputa
tion; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1841 Marcy, Wplliam] L[earned]. Washington. To Martin
JULY 20 Van Buren, Kinderhook. The Cabinet quarrel;
office-seekers; bills before Congress; Tyler s
probable action on Clay s Bank bill; etc. A. L. S.
4 p.
1841 McClellan, Rob[er]t. House of Representatives, Wash-
JULY 22 ington. To M[artin] Van Buren, [Kinderhook].
The Bank bill and the land bill ; President Tyler s
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McClellan, Kob[er]t Continued.
hopes for the break-up of his cabinet; debate in
caucus on proper party action; etc. A. L. S.
3 p.
1841 Ingersoll, C[harles] Jfared]. Washington. To [Martin
JULY 23 Van Buren, Kinderhook]. The Bank bill; the
President and the Cabinet; the Democratic cau
cus; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1841 Marcy, W[illiam] L[earned]. Washington. To M[artin]
JULY 28 Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. The Bank bill passed
by the Senate; the President and the Cabinet;
interpretation of the situation; Wright s impor
tance; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1841 McClellan, R[obert]. House of Representatives, [Wash-
JULY 30 ington]. To M[artin] Van Buren, [Kinderhook].
Prospects of the Bank bill now before the House;
the land and revenue bills; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1841 Van Buren, Mfartin]. Kinderhook. To Andrew Jackson,
JULY 30 Nashville. A great New York meeting; im
provements on his place; John Van Buren s mar
riage; the home-coming of the Major [Abraham
Van Buren] and his family; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1841 Linn, L[ewis] Fpelds]. Washington. To M[artin] Van
JULY 31 Buren, Kinderhook. Prospects of the Bank bill
and others; Whig rascality; Democratic right
eousness and harmony; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1841 Woodbury, Levi. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
AUG. 7 Kinderhook. Bills before Congress; prospects
for a veto of the Bank bill; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
"Confidential."
1841 McClellan, R[obert]. House of Representatives, [Wash-
AUG. 7 ington]. To M[artin] Van Buren, [Kinderhook].
The passage of the Bank bill; the President s
probable veto; Whig efforts to repeal the inde
pendent treasury bill; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1841 Vanderpoel, Augustus]. New York. To M[artin] Van
AUG. 10 Buren, [Kinderhook]. The recent meeting; the
Federalists [Whigs] and the veto; the next presi
dential candidate; congratulations upon the
birth of a grandson [Singleton Van Buren]; etc.
A. L. S. 2 p.
1841 Law, John. Vincennes, [Indiana]. To Martin Van Bu-
AUG. 13 ren, Kinderhook. Democratic reaction in In
diana; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
430 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
1841 McClellan, Rob[er]t. Washington. To M[artin] Van Bu-
AUG. 15 ren, [Kinderhook]. The passage and approval of
the independent treasury bill; speculations upon
the veto of the Bank bill and its effect; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1841 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren,
AUG. 16 [Kinderhook]. Congratulations upon John Van
Buren s marriage and the birth of the Major s
son; his own poor health; Clay s bank measure;
Folk s good fight in Tennessee and the senator-
ship; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1841 Marcy, W[illiam] L[earned. Albany]. To M[artin] Van
[AUG.] 17 Buren, [Kinderhook]. The veto of the Bank bill
[Aug. 16]; a new cabinet; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1841 Neale, Christopher]. Alexandria, [D. C.] To Martin
AUG. 20 Van Buren, Kinderhook. Asking him to secure
opinions of judges as to the act of Dec. 18, 1812
[concerning the district and territorial judges of
the United States. (Stat. at Large, II, 788)].
A. L. S. 3 p.
1840 Repeal Corresponding Committee of New York. Resolu-
AUG. 20 tions on the veto of the Bank bill and the repeal
of the independent treasury act. Clipping.
(With: Edmonds to Van Buren, 1841, Aug. 21).
1841 Edmonds, J[ohn] W. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
AUG. 21 Kinderhook. On the repeal of the Bank bill;
resolutions of the Repeal Corresponding Com
mittee, Aug. 20, 1841, inclosed. A. L. S. 2 p.
1841 Wright, Silas, Jr. Washington. A sketch of the state
AUG. 22 of parties at the extra session. Copy. 13 p.
1841 New York. Ninth Ward Convention. To Martin Van Bu-
AUG. 28 ren, [Kinderhook]. Transmitting proceedings in
regard to the veto of the Bank bill and the repeal
of the independent treasury act. L. S. of David
Olivers and Edward Patterson. 1 p.
1841 Pickens, F[rancis] W. Washington. To Martin Van Bu-
AUG. 29 r en, Kinderhook. Political forecast; contrast
between the present administration and Van
Buren s; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1841 McDuffie, Geo[rge.] Abbeville Mineral Springs, [S. C.]
SEPT - 4 To Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook. His own
illness and inability to accept the invitation of
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 431
McDuffie, Geo[rge] Continued.
the New York Lyceum; approval of Van Buren s
administration; personal messages; etc. A. L. S.
Ip.
1841 [Van Buren, Martin]. Kinderhook. To the Ninth Ward
SEPT. 4 Convention, New York. Answering their letter
of [Aug. 28]. A. Df. 8 p.
. Printed; in the Wayne Sentinel, Oct. 6.
1841 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To the Ninth Ward Con-
SEPT. 11 vention, New York. Answering their letter of
[Aug.] 28.
. Printed; in the Wayne Sentinel, Oct. 6.
1841 V[an] B[uren], S[mith] T[hompson. Washington]. To
SEPT. 12 [Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook]. The political
and social situation in Washington; the Cabinet;
disturbances in Congress; etc. A. L. S. 7 p.
1841 Dawson, Moses. Cincinnati. To Martin Van Buren,
SEPT. 22 [Kinderhook]. The political situation in Ohio;
banking and currency reform; etc. A. L. S. 7 p.
1841 Chipp, Rodney A., and others. Kingston, [N. Y.] To
SEPT. 24 Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook. Invitation to a
mass convention of the Hudson River counties at
Kingston, Oct. 7, [1841]. 2 p. (With: Sickles
to Van Buren, 1841, Sept. 27.)
1841 Democratic Convention of Middlesex County, [N. J.] [New
SEPT. 25 Brunswick, N. J.] Proceedings. Newspaper
clipping. 1 column. (With: McChesney and
others to Van Buren, 1841, Oct. 1.)
1841 Nicolson, John B. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
SEPT. 26 Kinderhook. A vacation in Virginia; unfortu
nate selections of secretaries for the Navy De
partment; grievance against [Badger]; personal
matters; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1841 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Washington. To Martin Van
SEPT. 27 Buren, Kinderhook. The Tyler- Webster coali
tion; the political situation; danger of a fiscal
agent; estimate of Smith Van Buren; personal
matters; etc. A. L. S.
1841 Sickles, Nicholas. Kingston, [N. Y.] To M[artin] Van
SEPT. 27 Buren, Kinderhook. Transmitting a letter from
a corresponding committee inviting him to at
tend a meeting of the Democracy of the river
counties, Oct. 7, [1841]. A. L. S. 1 p.
432 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
1841 McChesney, Josfeph], and others. New Brunswick, X. J.
OCT. 1 To Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook. Transmit
ting proceedings of the Democratic Convention
of Middlesex County, [Sept.] 25. Copy? 1 p.
1841 [Van Buren, Martin]. Kinderhook. To [Rodney A. Chipp
OCT. 2 and others, Kingston, N. Y.] Declining their in
vitation to the mass convention of the river
counties for Oct. 7. A. Df. 4 p. (With:
Sickles to Van Buren, 1841, Sept. 27).
1841 Wayne Sentinel. Palmyra, X. Y. v. XIX, no. 1, con-
OCT. 6 taining the answers of Martin Van Buren (Sept.
4, 1841) and Andrew Jackson (Sept. 11, 1841) to
letters transmitting the proceedings of the Xew
York Xinth Ward Convention, [1841, Aug.] 24;
etc. 4 p.
1841 Nicolson, John B. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
OCT. 9 Kinderhook. The Globe and the Intelligencer;
Clay s opinion on the veto; Cushing s address to
his constituents; Judge Tallmadge s reply to
Judge Cowan s opinion on McLain s case; his
own grievance against [Badger]; the President s
view; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1841 Van Buren, M[artin]. Kinderhook. To Andrew Jackson,
OCT. 12 Xashville. Jackson s service to his friends; his
own efforts auxiliary to Jackson s against a
paper system; a plan to visit the Hermitage; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p.
1841 Gilpin, H[enry] DRlwood]. Philadelphia. To Martin Van
OCT. 19 Buren, Kinderhook. Rejoicing over "the sober
second thought of the people;" "the sub-treasury
and Van Buren against the banks and Clay;"
political forecast ; personal matters; etc. A. L. S.
4 p.
1841 Davenport, William, & Co. Liverpool. To John Van
OCT. 20 Buren, Albany. Account for glassware sent to
the President in June, 1839. L. S. (per John
Everard). 1 p.
1841 Whitney, Amaziah. Albany. To M[artin] Van Buren,
OCT - 21 [Kinderhook]. Transmitting proceedings of a
state convention of mechanics on the State s
Prison monopoly. A. L. S. 1 p.
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1841 Martin, J. L. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
OCT. 22 Kinderhook. [John] Forsyth s death; his fam
ily s circumstances; efforts to be made to in
duce Georgians to pay off the mortgages on the
estate; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1841 Kendall, Amos. Washington. To M[artin] Van Buren,
OCT. 23 [Kinderhook]. A new trial of Stockton and
Stokes v. Kendall; an interrogatory soon to come
for Van.Buren s deposition; Forsyth s death;
disgust with Tyler; personal matters; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1841 Hastings, John. Salem, O. To Martin Van Buren, Kin-
OCT. 23 derhook. Congratulations on the " sober second
thought of the people" as shown in the elec
tions; the distribution bill; the local political
situation; etc.; transmitting speeches. A. L. S.
2 p.
1841 Wright, Silas, Jr. Canton. To Martin Van Buren,
OCT. 25 [Kinderhook]. A promise of a visit to Linden-
wald, if convenient; political prospects; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1841 Fairfield, John. Saco, [Maine]. To M[artin] Van Buren,
OCT. 25 Kinderhook. Thanks for suggestions; election
frauds in Maine; congratulations on "the sober
second thought" shown in the elections; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1841 Allen, Wplliam]. Chillicothe, [O.] To M[artin] Van Bu-
OCT. 27 ren, [Kinderhook]. The sober second thought ;"
Federalism; political forecast ; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1841 Irish Emigrant Society, Robert Hogan, Pres. New York.
OCT. 29 To Martin Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Thanks
for a donation of $10. A. L. S. of Robert Hogan.
IP-
1841 Poinsett, J[oel] Rfoberts]. Homestead, Greenville, [S. C.]
OCT. 30 To Martin Van Buren, Lindenwald, Kinderhook.
The victorious elections and the disgraces of the
last twelvemonth; speculative villainy in the
Bureau of Indian Affairs; personal matters; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1841 [Van Buren, Martin. Kinderhook]. To - . Answer
OCT. to congratulations upon the result of the Mary
land elections. A. Df. 14 p. (P. 1-2, A. Df. of
Martin Van Buren, Jr.)
40803 10 28
434 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
1841 Nicolson, J[ohn] B. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
Nov. 4 Kinderhook. Gen. Scott s circular defining his
platform; his mistake in beginning the campaign
so early; the veto power; a Naval court-martial;
personal gossip; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1841 Van Buren, M[artin]. Kinderhook. To A[ndrew] Jack-
Nov. 9 son, [Hermitage]. The results of the New York
election; his personal feelings; etc. A. L. S.
3 p.
1841 Dorr, Rob[er]t L. Dansville, [N. Y.] To M[artin] Van
Nov. 10 Buren, Kinderhook. Sending the prospectus of
a Democratic paper ; his resignation of his Wash
ington office and his alleged mental derangement;
etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1841 Kendall, Amos. Washington. To M[artin] Van Buren,
Nov. 11 Kinderhook. Inclosing the interrogatory for
the Stockton and Stokes suit; comments; con
gratulations on the New York election; etc.
A. L. S. 2 p.
1841 Buncombe, Charles. Rochester, [N. Y.] To Martin Van
Nov. 11 Buren, Kinderhook. The late elections; a plan
for a banking system; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1841 [Van Buren, Martin]. Kinderhook. To [Amaziah Whit-
Nov. 12 ney, Albany]. Answering Whitney s letter of
[Oct. 21], sending the proceedings of the Me
chanics Convention. A. Df. 2 p.
. A. Df. 3 p. (Both with: Whitney to
Van Buren, 1841, Oct. 21).
1841 Horn, Henry. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Buren,
Nov. 13 [Kinderhook]. Signs of reaction; a campaign
already begun; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
. Printed; in the Nashville Union, 1842,
Feb. 6. 1 column.
1841 Denison, Charles W. Norwich, Ct. To Mfartin] Van Bu-
Nov. 16 ren, Kinderhook. Inquiring as to the purpose of
sending the Grampus to Norwich for the Amistad
negroes; Van Buren s order, Jan. 9, 1840, and
President [Tyler s], [Oct.] 8, [1841]; etc. A. L.S.
3 p.
1841 Democrats of Du Page County (111.) Naperville, [111.]
Nov. [20] Resolutions passed at a meeting to celebrate the
Democratic victory in the recent State elections.
Copy. 3 p. (With: Bill and others to Van
Buren, 1841, Nov. 23).
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 435
1841 Bill, Edmund B., and others. Naperville, 111. To Mar-
Nov. 23 tin Van Buren, Kinderhook. Transmitting reso
lutions of the Democrats of Du Page County in
a meeting of [Nov.] 20, to celebrate Democratic
victory in the recent State elections. L. S. 1 p.
1841 Poinsett, J[oel] R[oberts]. Columbia, [S. C.] To Martin
Nov. 23 Van Buren, Lindenwald. Inclosing a paper
read in the Legislature; the political complexion
of South Carolina; the distribution act; Forsytes
death; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1841 Law, John. Indianapolis. To Martin Van Buren, Kin-
Nov. 23 derhook. "The sober second thought" of the
people as shown in the recent elections; political
forecast; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1841 [Van Buren, Martin]. Kinderhook. To . De-
Nov. 24 dining an invitation to a dinner of the British
residents in New York in honor of Lord Mor-
peth. A. Df. 2 p.
. Copy by Martin Van Buren, Jr. 2 p.
1841 Tracy, Albert H. Buffalo. To M[artin] Van Buren,
Nov. 24 [Kinderhook]. Protesting for political reasons
against Van Buren s touring the Southern states
this winter. A. L. S. 2 p.
1841 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren,
Nov. 25 Kinderhook. The senatorial position in Ten
nessee; victories in other states; the end of
Clay; Scott s pretensions; Harrison s providen
tial death; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1841 [Van Buren, Martin]. Kinderhook. To Henry Horn,
Nov. 26 [Philadelphia]. Reply to his letter on the new
campaign for the presidency. A. Df. 5 p.
. Copy by Martin Van Buren, Jr. 8 p.
. Printed; in the Nashville Union, 1842,
Feb. 6. 2 columns.
1841 Poinsett, J[oel] R[oberts]. Columbia, [S. C.] To Martin
Nov. 28 Van Buren, Kinderhook. Political movements
of Calhoun s friends ; his influence in South Caro
lina; the impolicy of putting up a Southern
presidential candidate; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1841 O Sullivan, J[ohn] L. New York. To M[artin] Van Bu-
Nov. 29 ren, Kinderhook. Asking Van Buren s signa
ture to an inclosed memorial to the Legislature
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J[olm] L. Continued.
[for the abolition of capital punishment]; send
ing a second copy of the committee report, [Apr.
16, 1841]. A. L. S. 2 p.
[Van Buren, Martin. Kinderhook]. To [Charles W.]
Denison, [Norwich, Ct.] Answering Denison s
inquiry of Nov. 16, 1841, as to the purpose of
sending the Grampus into the harbor of New Ha
ven for the Amistad negroes. A. Df. 2 p.
(With: Denison to Van Buren, 1841, Nov. 16).
Inman, H[enry]. New York. To Mfartin] Van Buren,
Kinderhook. Praise of Powers s bust of Van Bu
ren; etc. A. L. S. 1 p.
Law, John. Indianapolis. To Martin Van Buren, Kin
derhook. A Democratic caucus in the Indiana
Legislature [Dec. 8] indorsing Van Buren for the
next presidential nomination. A. L. S. 2 p.
Daniel, P[eter] V[ivian]. Spring Farm, near Richmond.
To Martin Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. The po
litical situation; a visit of Governor Marcy; urg
ing Van Buren not to commit himself against ac
cepting the next nomination; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
Poinsett, J[oel] R[oberts]. White House, S. C. To Mar
tin Van Buren, Lindenwald. Van Buren s ap
proaching visit; Calhoun; family matters; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p.
[Van Buren, Martin. Kinderhook].
and others, Naperville, 111
Page County resolutions.
Bill and others to Van Buren, 1841, Nov. 23).
Van Buren, Martin. [Kinderhook?] Contract with Mr.
Marquatte for working the [Lindenwald] farm
on shares. A. Df. 4 p.
Northeastern boundary. List of messages and papers rela
tive to the Northeastern boundary and the
steamboat Caroline transmitted to the Senate
and the House during Van Buren s administra
tion. 4 p.
Anonymous. Harrisburg, [Pa.] To Benjamin Patton, Jr.,
Pittsburg. On the political situation, especially
in Pennsylvania. Copy (extract). 2 p. (In:
Patton to Van Buren, 1842, Jan. 7. Writer s
name withheld by Patton) .
To [Edmund B. Bill
| Thanks for the Du
A. Df. 2 p. (With:
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Anonymous Continued.
. Copy (extract). (In: Helfenstein to Van
Buren, 1842, Jan. 10).
1842 Linn, L[ewis] Fpelds]. Washington. To M[artin] Van
JAN- 3 Buren, [Kmderhook]. Re-election; the Senate;
the political situation; the inclement weather in
November; family news; etc.; sending the pro
ceedings of the Democratic members of the Mis
souri Legislature. A. L. S. 1 p.
[1842] [Van Buren, Martin]. Kinderhook. To [John L.] O Sul-
JAN. 4 livan, [Albany ?] Thanks for a second copy of
O Sullivan s committee report on capital pun
ishment [Apr. 16, 1841]; refusal to memorialize
the Legislature on the subject ; etc. A. Df. 2 p.
1842 Penn, S[had S. ?], Jr. St. Louis. [To Martin Van Buren,
JAN. 4 Kinderhook]. Buchanan and Woodbury s prob
able championship of Calhoun; the danger to
Van Buren in Benton s support; Benton s offi-
ciousness in Missouri; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. "Pri
vate."
1842 Patton, Benj[ami]n, Jr. Pittsburg. To Martin Van Bu-
JAN. 7 ren, Kinderhook. Communicating extracts from
a letter on the political situation, especially in
Pennsylvania; Buchanan s attempts to discredit
Patton; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1842 [Van Swearingen, - ]. Lexington, Ky. To Martin Van
JAN. 7 Buren, Kinderhook. A State convention to
assemble, at Frankfort [Jan. 10]; political fore
cast; etc, A. L. S. 1 p. "Confidential." (Sig
nature torn away) .
1842 Gilpin, H[enry] Dplwood]. Philadelphia. To Martin Van
JAN. 8 Buren, Kinderhook. The meeting of [Jan. 7];
origin of the resolutions; letters received; Bu
chanan and the Senate; personal matters; etc.
A. L. S. 2 p.
1842 Helfenstein, W[illia]m L. Dayton, [OJ To M[artin] Van
JAN. 10 Buren, Kinderhook. The political situation in
Ohio, local and national; etc.; including an ex
tract from a letter to Judge Patton, 1842, Jan. 1.
A. L. S. 3 p. "Confidential."
1842 Wright, Silas, Jr., Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
JAN. 12 [Kinderhook]. His own mistake in undertaking
private legal business; Congressional apathy;
history and prospects of Whig and Republican
438 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
Wright, Silas, Jr. Continued.
action on the fiscal bill; the presidential candi
dacy of " the command er-in-chief," Clay, Tyler,
and Benton; personal news and messages, etc.
A. L. S. 4 p.
1842 Edmonds, J[ohn] W. New York. To [Martin Van Buren,
JAN. 13 Kinderhook]. The "Glentworth business";
Whig frauds and retribution; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1842 Flournoy, M. Fayette, Kentucky. To Martin Van Bu-
JAN. 16 ren, Kinderhook. Asking Van Buren s opinion
on the fiscal part of the last presidential message.
A. L. S. 2 p.
1842 Wright, Silas, Jr. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
JAN. 29 Kinderhook. The bankrupt law; [Nathan F.j
Dixon s death; Clay; Buchanan; M[arcy]; etc.
A. L. S. 1 p. "Private."
1842 West, Nath[anie]l. Indianapolis. To [Martin] Van Bu-
JAN. 30 ren, Kinderhook. On the political situation in
Indiana. A. L. S. 1 p. "Private."
[1842 [Van Buren, Martin. Kinderhook]. "Funds and dis-
JAN. ?] bursements for 1842." A. Df. 3 p.
1842 [Van Buren, Martin]. Kinderhook. To - . Answer-
FEB. 1 ing their inquiry of [Jan.] 27 as to his opinion on
the repeal of the Legislative Union of England
and Ireland. A. Df. of Martin Van Buren, Jr.
4 p. (Incomplete).
1842 Anderson, Hfugh] J. Belfast, [Maine]. To Martin Van
FEB. 2 Buren, [Kinderhook]. "The sober second thought
of the people"; Democracy in Maine; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1842 Walters, W[illia]m. Springfield, 111. To Martin Van Bu-
FEB. 3 ren, Kinderhook. Transmitting a copy of the
Illinois State Register containing Van Buren s
letter to the citizens of Du Page County, [1841,
Dec. ?], with editorial comments. A. L. S. 1 p.
1842 Marcy, Wplliam] L[earned]. Washington. To M[artin]
FEB. 4 Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. The letter to Ellis
shown to his Mexican colleagues ; the work of the
Commission; conditions in Washington and Al
bany; Adams s "defence"; Van Buren s journey
South; the unusually warm weather; etc.
A. L. S. 2 p.
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 439
[1842 ?] Hunter, John. [Albany]. To Martin Van Buren, Kinder-
FEB - 4 hook. Nominations for State officers in last
night s caucus; lack of opportunity "to intro
duce the name of my young friend" [John Van
Buren?]; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1842 Nashville Union. Keprint from the New York Plebeian of
FEB - 6 the correspondence between Henry Horn, 1841,
Nov. 13, and Van Buren, 1841, Nov. 26, with
the Plebeian s editorial comment. Clipping. 2
columns.
1842 McClellan, Rob[er]t. Washington. To M[artin] Van Bu-
FEB. 6 ren, [Kinderhook]. Adams s "defence" and the
disorder in the House; speculation in Treasury
notes; Senate debate on Clay s veto amend
ments; bills before the House; the next candi
date for the presidency; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1842 Van Buren, M[artin]. Kinderhook. To Andrew Jackson,
FEB. 7 Nashville. His journey to South Carolina and
the Hermitage; the political problem in New
York; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1842 Pickens, F[rancis] W. House of Representatives, [Wash-
FEB. 9 ington]. To Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook.
Invitation to visit him in South Carolina; confu
sion in political and governmental affairs;
Wright s speech on the disposal of money refused
by South Carolina and Alabama under the distri
bution act; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1842 Paige, A[lonzo] C. Albany. To M[artin] Van Buren,
FEB. 17 Kinderhook. On the Virginia-New York con
troversy and the duty of the present Legislature.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1842 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. New York. To A[lonzo] C.
FEB. 21 Paige, [Albany]. Answering Paige s request for
advice, Feb. 17. Copy by Martin Van Buren,
Jr. 4 p. "Private."
1842 Bancroft, George. Boston. To Martin Van Buren, Kin-
Fes . 21 derhook. Sending a document [the Irish repeal
letter]; Webster s position in the Cabinet; etc.
A. L. S. 1 p. (Printed: Mass. Hist. Soc., Pro
ceedings, v. 42, p. 391).
1842 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren,
FEB. 22 Statesburgh, Sumter Dist., S. C. Advice as to
his route; the Mississippi boats from New Or-
440 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
Jackson, Andrew Continued.
leans; a stop at Memphis; the progress of the
people s awakening; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1842 Patton, Benj[ami]n, and others. Pittsburg. To Martin
MAR. 8 Van Buren, Hermitage. Invitation to visit
Pittsburg on his way home. L. S. 3 p.
1842 Slidell, John. New Orleans. To Martin Van Buren,
MAR. 10 Statesburg, S. C. Asking Van Buren s views as
to a public Democratic demonstration on lu s
passage through New Orleans. A. L. S. 2 p.
[1842? Montreal [Canada] Transcript. See : Anonymous to Blair,
MAR.] 16 [1842? Mar. 31].
[1842? The New Era. Editorial: "The British position"; in-
MAR. 21] eluding an extract from a despatch of Lord
Aberdeen to the American minister in London,
1828; reprinted with editorial notes, from the
Montreal Transcript [1842? Mar.] 16. (With an
anonymous letter to F. P. Blair, [1842 ? Mar. 31].)
1842 Van Buren, M[artin]. High Hills of Santee, [S. C.] To
MAR. 26 Andrew Jackson, Nashville. Leaving today for
the Hermitage; the route; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
[1842? Anonymous. [Pittsburg, Pa.] To F[rancis] P[reston]
MAR. 31] Blair, Washington. The strategic importance
of the disputed Northeastern frontier strip; in
closing an editorial, "The British Position," from
the New Era, Mar. 21, including a reprint from
the Montreal Transcript, [Mar.] 16. 5 p.
1842 Wright, Silas, Jr. Washington. To Martin Van Buren
ApR - 2 Nashville. Clay s farewell speech [Mar. 31] and
his aspirations, etc.; Crittenden s impatience;
B[enton s] health; " a flourish in the House . . .
with Giddin[g]s of Ohio;" passage of the tax bill
in New York; the Vice-presidents franking bill;
Smith Van Buren s marriage; etc. A. L. S. 5 p.
[1842] Chronicle and Old Dominion. Norfolk and Portsmouth.
ApR - 13 Clippings, including a reprint from the Lynch-
burg Republican, announcing Calhoun and Wright
for president and vice-president. (With: Benton
to Van Buren, 1842, Apr. 17).
1842 Benton, Thomas H[art]. Senate Chamber, [Washington].
- 14 To [Martin Van Buren, Hermitage]. Advice as
to the trip up the Mississippi; the triumph of
Jackson s principles; the Russian Minister s din-
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 441
Benton, Thomas H[art] Continued.
ner to the Special Minister from Great Britain;
Clay s despondency; unsavoury political and so
cial conditions; etc. A. L. S. 7 p.
1842 B[enton, Thomas Hart]. Washington. To [Martin Van
APR. 17 Buren, Hermitage]. The precipitation of the
"intrigue" in favor of Calhoun s nomination ex
cited by Van Buren s Southern tour; etc.; in
closing newspaper clippings announcing Calhoun
and Wright for president and vice-president.
A. L. S. 3 p. "Private."
1842 Daily Free Trader. Natchez, Miss. Editorial on Van
APR. 19 Buren s visit to Gen. Jackson at the Hermitage.
Clipping. 1 column.
1842 Lowe, B. M., and others. Huntsville, [Ala.] To Martin
APR. 26 Van Buren, Nashville. Invitation to visit Hunts
ville. L. S. 2 p.
1842 Dew, John H., and others. Columbia, [Tenn.] To Mar-
APR. 27 tin Van Buren, Nashville. Invitation to visit
Maury County. L. S. 2 p.
1842 Nashville Union. Clipping containing notices of Van Bu-
APR. 28 ren s reception at Nashville, [Apr. 25], his visit to
.the Hermitage; etc. 4 columns.
1842 Van Buren, Martin. Hermitage. To B. M. Lowe and
MAY 1 others, Huntsville, [Ala.] Declining their invi
tation to visit Huntsville. A. Df. 3 p. (With:
Lowe and others to Van Buren, 1842, Apr. 26).
[1842 [Van Buren, Martin]. Note of probable expenses, May 1,
MAY 1?] 1842-Jan. 1, 1843. A. Df. 2 p.
1842 [Van Buren, Martin]. Hermitage. To [John H. Dew and
MAY 2 others, Columbia, Tenn.] Answering their invi
tation to visit Maury County. A. Df. of James
Kirke Paulding. 1 p. (With: Dew and others
to Van Buren, 1842, Apr. 27).
1842 Rowan, John, and others. Louisville, [KyJ To Martin
MAY [17] Van Buren, Lexington, [Ky.] Invitation to a
reception and public dinner in Louisville. L. S.
3 p.
. L. S. 3 p. (Addressed to St. Louis,
Mo.)
[1842 [Van Buren, Martin. Lexington, Ky.] Reply to the
MAY 20] address of welcome. A. Df. 3 p.
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1842 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lexington, [Ky.] To [John Rowan
MAY 25 and others, Louisville, Ky.] Answering their
invitation [May 17] to a reception and public
dinner. A. Df. 2 p. (With: Rowan and
others to Van Buren, 1842, May 17).
1842 Van Buren, M[artin]. White Sulphur, [Ky.] To Andrew
MAY 27 Jackson, Hermitage. The reception at Lexing
ton and visit to Clay; success in avoiding heart
burnings; about to leave for Frankfort; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1842 B[enton, Thomas Hart]. Senate Chamber, [Washington].
JUNE 3 To Martin Van Buren, St. Louis. Advice as to
his route; the political effect of the Western
tour; conditions in Washington; the Administra
tion; Webster, Lord Ashburton, and the bound
ary question; etc. A. L. S. 5 p.
1842 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren,
JUNE 3 Columbus, O. [forwarded to Indianapolis]. Grati
fication at greetings given to Van Buren; his
own ill-health and inability to accompany him
to Columbus ; his wish for Van Buren to reply to
invitations; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
[1842? [Cincinnati?] Naturalized German citizens. To Martin Van
JUNE 3?] Buren. Address on his departure. 2 p.
1842 Anonymous. Xenia, [O.] To Martin Van Buren, [Colum-
JUNE 4 bus, O. ?] Sending an article of R. D. Fornan
[1832, Feb. ?] on Van Buren s rejection as minister
to England. 1 p. (Inclosure, copy, 3 p.)
1842 Poinsett, J[oel] R[oberts]. Washington. To Martin Van
JUNE 5 Buren, St. Louis. Political gossip; Calhoun s
and Buchanan s presidential aspirations; the
Devil s temptation of Wright and Woodbury;
etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1842 Benton, Thomas H[art]. Senate Chamber, Washington.
JUNE 8 To Martin Van Buren, St. Louis. Advice as to
his route; the political effect of the Western tour;
conditions in Washington; the revenue; the com
promise; a new tariff; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1842 Wilkes, Charles. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
JUNE 10 [Indianapolis ?] Asking a statement in regard to
the mode of his appointment to the command of
the Exploring Squadron, August, 1838. A. L. S.
2 p.
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[1842 Davis, John. [Davisville, Pa.] To the Committee of Ar-
JUNE ?] rangements, Philadelphia. Answering an invi
tation to a dinner in Philadelphia, July 4. News
paper clipping, headed "Democratic Doctrines."
(With: Davis to Van Buren, 1842, Nov. 16).
1842 Law, John. Vincennes, [Indiana]. To Martin Van Bu-
JULY 13 ren, Kinderhook. Col. R. M. Johnson s political
ambitions ; the activity of Johnson and his fol
lowers in the West, especially Indiana; etc.
A. L. S. 2 p. "Private." (Newspaper clipping
appended) .
1842 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To [Charles Wilkes,
JULY 22 Washington]. Answering Wilkes s request [1842,
June] 10, for a statement as to Wilkes s appoint
ment to the command of the Exploring Squad
ron. A. Df. 2 p. (With: Wilkes to Van Bu
ren, 1842, June 10).
1842 McClellan, Rob[er]t. Washington. To M[artin] Van Bu-
JuLY24 ren, [Kinderhook]. Van Buren s tour; condi
tions in Washington; the tariff bill "with the
land claim in;" the Boundary Treaty; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p.
1842 Simpson, Henry. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Buren,
JULY 30 Kinderhook. Asking a loan of $500 to start a
new penny daily, the Democratic Expositor, as a
Van Buren organ; the efforts of Buchanan s
friends in Pennsylvania; Benton s influence; etc.
A. L. S. 2 p. "Private."
1842 Van Buren, M[artin]. Kinderhook. To Andrew Jackson,
JULY 30 Nashville. His arrival at home; general impres
sion of his journey; his farm and crops; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1842 Ingersoll, C[harles] J[ared]. Washington. To Martin
JULY 31 Van Buren, Kinderhook. The significance of
Van Buren s tour; conditions in Washington;
the tariff; the political significance of the land
clause; the Webster- Ashburton treaty; the Ad
ministration ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1842 Wright, Silas, Jr. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
AUG. 2 Kinderhook. Van Buren s tour; talk in Wash
ington; the visit to Detroit; prospects for ad
journment ; plans for a conference with Van Bu
ren and Flagg [on New York politics]; Judge De-
444 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
Wright, Silas, Jr. Continued.
vers s [?] claim; efforts in behalf of Dr. Van
Schaack; the epidemic in St. Lawrence and Ver
mont; personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1842 Linn, L[ewis] F[ields]. Senate Chamber, [Washington].
AUG. 3 To Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook. The tour;
conditions in Washington; Archer, the Whigs,
and the land portion of the tariff bill; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1842 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To [John C. McLe-
AUG. 4 ware, Fort Pickering, Tenn. ?] Accepting the trus
teeship of a proposed monument to [Andrew
Jackson]; answering McLeware to Van Buren,
[Apr. 22, 1842]. A. Df. of Martin Van Buren, Jr.
3 p.
1842 Dexter, S[imon] Newton. Whitesboro, [N. Y.] To Mar-
AUG. 9 tin Van Buren, Kinderhook. Disavowing
knowledge of a communication in the New York
American. A. L. S. 1 p.
1842 Wright, Silas, Jr. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
AUG. 12 [Kinderhook]. The Webster- Ashburton treaty;
Col. Hickey s promise to send documents and
copies; plans for a conference with Van Buren
and Flagg; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. "Strictly pri
vate."
1842 McClellan, Rob[er]t. House of Representatives, [Wash-
AUG. 14 ington]. To [Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook].
Whig perplexity since " veto no. 4"; the tariff;
Adams s report ; a political forecast ; etc. A. L. S.
3 p.
1842 Bfenton, Thomas Hart]. Senate Chamber, [Washington].
AUG. 16 To [Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook]. Sending
his speech in answer to Calhoun s attack on the
tariff of 1828; the politics involved; Wright s
conference with Van Buren; the next presidential
candidate; McKay for the next Speaker; etc.
A. L. S. 2 p.
1842 Wright, Silas, Jr. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
AUG. 17 [Kinderhook]. Sending documents collected by
Hickey; the adjournment; the conference with
Van Buren ordered by Benton; the Treaty; etc.
A. L. S. 1 p.
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 445
1842 Bowles, W. P. Pulaski, Tenn. To M[artin] Van Buren,
AUG. 17 [Kinderhook]. Advice as to literature and or
ganization needed to counteract the effect of the
false and libelous lives of Van Buren, etc., now
in circulation; state politics; a political forecast;
thanks for geological reports of New York; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p.
1842 Hammond, Jabez D[elano]. Cherry Valley, [N. YJ To
AUG. 21 Martin Van Buren, Lindenwald. Thanks for the
correction of errors in the [Political History of
the State of New York] ; authorities for the state
ments in question; his own effort to be impar
tial; Judge Spencer s and Charles A. Clinton s
feeling; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1842 McClellan, R[obert]. House of Representatives, [Washing-
AUG. 23 ton]. To Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook. The
tariff bill passed in the House; the political
danger in the Clay movement to keep the
question open; various views; pairing-off " ;
etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1842 Wright, Silas, Jr. Senate Chamber, [Washington]. To
AUG. 29 Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook. Setting a date
for the conference at Kinderhook with Van Bu
ren and Flagg; Wright s vote [on the Treaty,
Aug. 26]; the Globe s account; etc. A. L. S. 1 p.
1842 Vanderpoel, A[ugustus]. New York. To Martin Van
AUG. 29 Buren, Kinderhook. The movements and in
fluence of the Calhoun clique in New York; the
press; Vanderpoel s article in the Evening Post
of the day, signed " Anti-New Nation;" Sedg-
wick s article; etc. A. L. S. 1 p.
1842 Walker, R[obert] J. Washington. To Martin Van Bu-
AUG. 31 r en, Kinderhook. Retrospect of the session just
closing; speech on the McLeod case; sending a
copy of his own argument before the Supreme
Court answering Webster, Jones, and Clay on
the power of Congress to prohibit interstate
importation of slaves; personal matters; etc.
A. L. S. 2 p.
1842 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Washington. To Martin Van
SEPT. 4 Buren, Kinderhook. The "confusion of parties"
at the close of "our long parliament" ; retrospect
446 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
Blair, F[rancis] Pfreston] Continued.
of the session; Calhoun s aspirations and the
best way to manage him; personal news and
messages; etc. A. L. S. 5 p.
1842 Overfleld, William, and others. Danville, Pa. To Martin
SEPT. 7 Van Buren, Kinderhook. Invitation to a cele
bration of the battle of the Thames, Oct. 5, at
Danville. Printed. 1 p.
1842 West, Nath[anie]l. Indianapolis. To [Martin] Van Bu-
SEPT. 11 pen, Kinderhook. His own political record; pre
diction as to the next election in Indiana; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p. "Private."
1842 Wallace, R. Warrenton, Va. To M[artin] Van Buren,
SEPT. 12 [Kinderhook]. Urging a denial or explanation
of Van Buren s alleged letter to the Missouri
Legislature declining a nomination; sending the
Kentucky Gazette Extra, presenting Johnson s
pretensions; the activity of Buchanan s and
Johnson s friends; the votes of Wright and the
Representatives from the Kinderhook district on
the tariff bill; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1842 Poinsett, J[oel] R[oberts]. Washington. To [Martin Van
SEPT. 13 Buren, Kinderhook]. Calhoun s political ac
tivity; Woodbury s alliance with him; Van Bu-
ren s letter to the Missouri Legislature and his al
leged expression in favor of Calhoun s candidacy;
Benton s views; personal matters; etc.; inclos
ing a letter of Mrs. Poinsett to Mrs. [Abraham]
Van Buren. A. L. S. 6 p.
1842 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren,
SEPT - 15 [Kinderhook]. His own health and Van Buren s
journey; the treaty with Great Britain charac
terized; Tyler leadership of the majority; his
own hope that Van Buren will again be president;
etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1842 Gilpin, H[enry] Dplwood], Philadelphia. To Martin
SEPT. 15 Van Buren, Lindenwald. His safe return from a
visit to Lindenwald ; sending newspapers report
ing the Peel-Palmerston debate at the close of
Parliament and the Roberts-Tyler correspond
ence; Tyler s proffers of cabinet positions to
Muhlenberg and Stevenson; a letter of Rush
[Atticus] replying to a letter [from Anderson],
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 447
Gilpin, H[enry] Dfilwood] Continued.
Harrisburg, urging him to advocate Cass s nom
ination; the National Convention; etc. A. L. S.
3 p.
1842 [Van Buren, Martin]. Kinderhook. To [William Over-
SEPT. 19 field and others, Danville, Pa.] Declining their
invitation to an anniversary celebration of the
Battle of the Thames, Oct. 5. A. Df. 1 p.
(With: Overfield and others to Van Buren, 1842,
Sept, 7).
1842 Bleecker, H[armanus]. The Hague. To Martin Van Bu-
SEPT - 27 ren, [Kinderhook]. Congratulations on Smith
[Van Buren s] marriage; the Western tour; his
own travels in Europe and his marriage; the
Huygens family ; personal messages ; etc. A. L. S.
4 p.
1842 Throop, E[nos] T[hompson]. Paris. To Martin Van Bu-
SEPT. 27 ren, Kinderhook. Cass s recall and intrigues for
the presidency; his relations with Niles, Tyler,
and Marcy; Van Buren s tour; etc. A. L. S.
3 p.
1842 Bancroft, George. Boston. To Martin Van Buren, Kin-
SEPT. 28 derhook. Political intrigues in New England;
Calhoun s weakness with the people; a forecast
of Webster s speech; his ambition and necessities;
good prospects of success in the election; the
British Treaty; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. (Printed:
Mass. Hist. Soc., Proceedings, v. 42, p. 391-3).
[1842 Wallace, Rob[er]t. Longwood, near Covington, Ky. To
SEPT. 30] M[artin] Van Buren, Kinderhook. Urging Van
Buren s candidacy for the presidential nomina
tion. A. L. S. 2 p.
1842 Poinsett, J[oel] R[oberts]. The Homestead, Greenville,
OCT. 7 S. C. To Martin Van Buren, Lindenwald. Po
litical conditions in Western Virginia and South
Carolina; Calhoun s political activity; personal
news and messages; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1842 West, Nath[anie]l. Indianapolis. To Martin Van Buren,
OCT. 12 Kinderhook. The political effect of Clay s visit
to Indianapolis; its contrast with Van Buren s
visit; the Ohio elections and their influence,
especially in Indiana; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
448 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
1842 Fairfield, John. Saco, [Me.] To M[artin] Van Buren,
OCT. 15 Kinderhook. His own speech at the celebration
of the Battle of the Thames; political leanings in
Maine; the elections; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. "Pri
vate."
1842 Van Buren, M[artin]. Lindenwald. To Andrew Jackson,
OCT. 19 Nashville. Approval of Jackson s views of the
British Treaty; a favorable political outlook and
an honest election law ; New York politics quiet ;
etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1842 Throop, Enos Thompson. Paris. To Martin Van Buren,
OCT. 28 Albany [forwarded to Kinderhook]. Cass s de
parture; his views; Guizot s opinion of the
Webster-Ashburton Treaty; the farewell dinner;
the address; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1842 Hastings, John. Salem, O. To Martin Van Buren, Kin-
Nov. l derhook. Democratic victory in the Ohio elec
tions; congratulations. A. L. S. 2 p.
1842 Law, John. Vihcennes. To Martin Van Buren, Kinder-
Nov. 3 hook. Proffitt s quarrel with the Whigs; pos
sible usefulness to the Democrats; his letter on
the history of the Whig party in Indiana; the
Ohio elections; Van Buren s supposed Catholic
tendencies; his own autograph letter from the
Pope thanking him for an address before the
Historical and Antiquarian Society; etc. A. L. S.
3 p.
1842 Gilpin, H[enry] D[ilwood]. Philadelphia. To Martin Van
Nov. 14 Buren, Lindenwald. The elections in New York
and Delaware; the relative strength of Van Bu
ren, Buchanan, and Calhoun in Pennsylvania;
the Globe s treatment of Tylerism; an invitation
to visit him; personal messages; etc. A. L. S.
4 p.
1842 Dawson, Moses. Cincinnati. To M[artin] Van Buren,
Nov. 15 [Kinderhook]. The republication of Benton s
letter to Dawson, 1840, Dec., approving his an
nouncement for Van Buren as a candidate in
1844; efforts with the Ohio press; a Johnson
meeting; etc.; sending newspaper inclosures.
A. L. S. 2 p.
1842 Medary, S[amuel]. Columbus, [O.] To Martin Van Bu-
Nov. 16 ren, Kinderhook. The New York, Indiana, and
Ohio elections; election frauds; hopes for Massa-
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 449
Medary, S[amuel] Continued.
chusetts; the situation in Ohio; the relative
strength of the candidates; the Globe s "late
move;" the Ohio press; the political effect of
Van Buren s tour; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1842 Davis, John. Davisville, [Pa.] To Martin Van Buren,
Nov. 16 Kinderhook. The New York elections; Penn
sylvania politics; etc.; inclosing a clipping print
ing his letter to the Philadelphia committee of
arrangements for a celebration on July 4.
A. L. S. 2 p.
1842 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren,
Nov. 22 [Kinderhook]. Clay s political career ended;
claims made for Calhoun; his own belief that the
Convention will take Van Buren; etc. A. L. S.
4 p. "Confidential."
1842 Balch, Alfred. Nashville. To [Martin Van Buren, Kin-
Nov. 22 derhook]. Impressions of the political situation
in Tennessee and in the six states visited since
parting from Van Buren in Cincinnati ; the New
York elections; hopes for his own part in the
presidential contest; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1842 G[ilpin], H[enry] D[ilwood]. Philadelphia. To Martin
Nov. 23 Van Buren, Kinderhook. Niles s letter to Dal
las urging support of Cass; the attitude of Dallas
and Rush; Porter s maneuvers; activity in favor
of Buchanan and of Van Buren; etc. A. L. S.
4 p.
1842 Bancroft, Geo[rge]. Boston. To Martin Van Buren,
Nov. 23 Kinderhook. Cass maneuvers in Massachusetts ;
Woodbury and the State campaign; etc. A. L. S.
3 p. (Printed: Mass. Hist. Soc., Proceedings,
v. 42, p. 394-5).
1842 Hammond, Jabez D[elano]. Cherry Valley, [N. Y.] To
Nov. 24 Martin Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Sending a
paper printing the address of the Abolitionists to
the people of Massachusetts; the significance of
the slavery agitation; the proposed amendment
to the Constitution abolishing slavery with com
pensation to the owners. A. L. S. 2 p. (Clip
ping appended).
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1842 Gilpin, H[enry] D[ilwood]. Philadelphia. To Martin Van
Nov. 25 Buren, Lindenwald. The Van Buren meeting
[Nov. 24]; careful handling of the movement;
sending a Harrisburg extra on the Cass meeting;
Buchanan and Van Buren the only candidates
seriously considered; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1842 Potter, Elisha R. Kingston, R. I. To Martin Van Bu-
Nov. 30 ren, Kinderhook. Sending a copy of the re
cently adopted State Constitution of Rhode
Island; comments on the suffrage restrictions;
etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1842 Kendall, Amos. [Washington]. To F[rancis] P [res ton]
Nov. 30 Blair, [Washington]. His own literary and edi
torial work; the Life of Jackson; his financial
embarrassment ; complaints of unkind treatment
from Blair. Copy. 2 p.
[1842 R[ives], J[ohn] C. [Washington]. "Memorandum [of
bet. Nov. 30 Amos Kendall s receipts from the Globe] for Mr.
and DEO. 12] Blair to answer Mr. Kendall." A. D. S. 13 p.
1842 Hammond, Jabez D[elano]. Albany. To M[artin] Van
DEC. 2 Buren, [Kinderhook]. Inquiry as to a portrait
of Van Buren for the Political History of the State
of New York; an estimate of the work; etc.
A. L. S. 2 p. (1840 is probably meant, the
date of the first copyright entry for v. 1 being
Dec. 3, 1841).
1842 Beaumont, A[ndrew]. Wilkes Barre, [Pa.] To M[artin]
DEO. 5 Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. The unfortunate
political influence of the Harrisburg press; the
need of a Democratic paper there; the Republi
can Farmer; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1842 Kendall, Amos. Washington. To M[artin] Van Buren,
DEO. 7 [Kinderhook]. The Globe s intemperate attacks
upon the Administration; Kendall s difficulties;
the Stockton and Stokes judgment and Ken
dall s appeal to the Supreme Court; etc.; asking
for material for his biography of Gen. Jackson.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1842 "Democrats." Communication urging the support by New
- 7 Jersey of Van Buren for the next presidential
nomination. Clipping from : Emporium and True
American, Trenton, N. J., 1842, Dec. 13.
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[1842 [Van Buren, Martin. Kinderhook]. On New York
c. DEC. 7] finances and internal improvements. A. Df .
13 p. [Suggestions for Gov. Bouck s message of
Jan. 3, 1843; see Marcy to Van Buren, 1842,
Dec. 10].
-. A. Df. 3 p. (With: Hume to Van
Buren, 1841, Mar. 22; incomplete).
1842 Polk, James K[nox]. Columbia, Tenn. To M[artin] Van
DEC. 8 Buren, Kinderhook. The Democratic victories
in New York, Ohio, etc.; possibilities in Tennes
see; his own predicted nomination for Governor
in the Spring; the hardships of a political canvass
in Tennessee; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1842 Bancroft, George. Boston. To M[artin] Van Buren,
DEC. 9 [Kinderhook]. Democratic success in Massachu
setts; Cass s visit; his quarrel with Webster; a
warning against R. M. Johnson; prospects for
1844; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. (Printed: Mass. Hist.
Soc., Proceedings, v. 42, p. 395-6).
1842 Marcy, Wplliam] Lfearned]. Albany. To [Martin Van
DEC. 10 Buren, Kinderhook]. Acknowledging the re
ceipt of Van Buren s letter to J[ohn] V[an] B[u-
ren] inclosing suggestions for Governor Bouck s
message; doubts as to the possibility of finding
a place for it; [Niles s] suggestions to Marcy to
work for a place in Cass s cabinet; plans; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p.
1842 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Washington. To Amos Ken-
DEC. 12 dall, [Washington]. Their past relations, per
sonal and editorial; aid rendered by himself to
Kendall; the Stockton and Stokes judgment;
Kendall s confinement to prison bounds; etc.;
answering Kendall to Blair, [1842, Nov. 30].
Copy. 10 p. (With Kendall to Blair, 1842,
Nov. 30).
1842 Boyce, W[illia]m H., and others. Philadelphia. To Mar-
DEC. 12 tin Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Announcing a
meeting of the Van Buren Democrats of Phila
delphia City and County on Jan. 7, [1843].
L. S. 3 p.
1842 Kintzing, W[illia]m F. Philadelphia. To Martin Van
13 Buren, Kinderhook. Transmitting the an
nouncement by William H. Boyce and others
[Dec. 12, 1842] of the Philadelphia Van Buren
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Kintzing, W[illia]m F. Continued.
Democrats meeting for [Jan. 7, 1843]. A. L. S.
1 p. (With: Boyce and others to Van Buren,
1842, Dec. 12).
1842 Gilpin, H[emy] D[ilwood]. Philadelphia. To [Martin
DEC. 14 Van Buren, Kinderhook]. Pennsylvania poli
tics; the Van Buren meeting set for [Jan. 7, 1843] ;
the Buchanan meeting for Jan. 8; Cass s weak
ness; Ingersoll s philosophy; Woodbury s reti
cence; Benton s speech on the British Treaty;
news from Louisiana ; personal matters and mes
sages; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1842 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren,
DEC. 15 Kinderhook. Why his letter of November was
not mailed; his own opposition to Calhoun and
his belief that the Convention will take Van Bu
ren; his eyesight failing; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1842 Letcher, John. Lexington, Va. To [Thomas Hart Ben-
DEC. 15 ton, Washington]. Local and national politics;
Ritchie s predilections; Van Buren s strength and
Calhoun s weakness; the importance of keeping
lawyers out of the National Convention; per
sonal messages; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1842 Blair, F[rancis] P [rest on]. Washington. To Martin Van
DEC. 16 Buren, Kinderhook. Transmitting his corre
spondence with Amos Kendall [Nov. 30-Dec. 12];
Kendall s maneuvers to secure the public print
ing; Cass s letter to Dickinson; Holmes of South
Carolina on Calhoun and Clay; Benton s speech
on the Treaty; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1842 Kendall, Amos. [Washington]. To [Francis Preston
DEC. 16 Blair, Washington]. Answering Blair to Ken
dall, 1842, Dec. 12. Copy. 5 p.
1842 Kendall, Amos. [Washington]. To J[ohn] C. Rives,
DEC. 17 [Washington]. Blair s misconstruction of Ken
dall s letter [Nov. 30, 1842]; asking a copy of
Rives s statement to Blair of Kendall s receipts
from the Globe. Copy. 1 p.
1842 Wright, Silas, Jr. Washington. To F[rancis] P[reston]
DEC. 19 Blair, [Washington]. Inclosing two letters; de
fending Kendall s motives in his letter; advice
as to the Globe s attitude toward the Adminis
tration and the Whigs; sufferings at the hand of
office-seekers; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. "Private."
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 453
1842 Davezac, Auguste. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
DEC. 20 Kinderhook. Impressions of the political situa
tion in Philadelphia; address at the Philadelphia
meeting, [Jan. 7]; inclosing a letter; personal
messages; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1842 Rives, John C. Globe Office, Washington. To Amos
DEC. 21 Kendall, Washington. Statement made to Fran
cis Preston Blair of Kendall s indebtedness to
the Globe; replies to Kendall s charges against
Blair; answering Kendall to Rives, [1842, Dec.]
17. Copy. 15 p.
1842 Benton, Thomas H[art]. Washington. To [Martin] Van
DEC. 22 Buren, [Kinderhook]. Transmitting a request
of the Missouri Legislature and a letter from
John Letcher [Dec. 15]; Brown s defeat. A. L. S.
Ip.
1842 Wright, Silas, Jr. Washington. To [Martin Van Buren,
DEC. 23 Kinderhook]. The Kendall-Blair controversy;
his own advice to Blair; Kendall s difficulties and
plans; etc.; inclosing a letter from Kendall.
A. L. S. 2 p. "Strictly private."
1842 [Van Buren, Martin]. Kinderhook. To [William H.
DEC. 23 Boyce and others, Philadelphia]. Answering
their announcement of the Philadelphia meet
ing; [Jan. 7, 1843]. Df. 6 p. (P. 1-4, A. Df.
of Martin Van Buren, Jr. ; p. 5-6, of Martin Van
Buren. With: Boyce and others to Van Buren,
1842, Dec. 12).
1842 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Washington. To Amos Ken-
DEC. 24 dall, [Washington]. Answering Kendall s letter
of Dec. 16. Copy. 10 p.
1842 Davis, Ch[arles] Aug[ustu]s. New York. To Martin Van
DEC. 31 Buren, Kinderhook. Transmitting a form of
"An Act authorizing the Secretary of the Treas
ury to borrow a sum of money, not exceeding
fifteen millions of dollars, and to adopt an equal
amount of currency, which shall be receivable in
payment of government dues, without loss or
detriment to the Treasury." A. L. S. 1 p. (In-
closure, 2 p., printed).
1842 Simpson, John. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Buren,
DEC. 31 [Kinderhook]. Labors in the preparatory com
mittees for the meeting of Jan. 7 ; the tariff reso
lution prepared for presentation; Benton s let-
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Simpson, John Continued.
ter; the trial of the New York cases of seizure
in the United States District Court; prospects for
the meeting; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1842 Brown, Bfedford]. Raleigh, N. C. To Martin Van Buren,
DEC. 31 Kinderhook. Explaining his repetition of a re
mark of Van Buren s in reference to R. M.
Saunders s ideas of his own importance; Van
Buren s strength and Calhoun s weakness in
North Carolina; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1842 Gooch, R. B. Washington. To Auguste Davezac, [New
DEC. York]. Apology for delay in answering, etc.,
Davezac s letter, Oct. 16; regret at Davezac s
missing the nomination for the New York Legisla
ture; reporting for Blair; the New York election;
Southern opposition to Van Buren for the pro
tectionist leanings imputed to him by the Cal-
houn party; Ritchie for vice-president; Congress,
Adams, slavery, and the South; etc. A. L. S.
4 p.
[1842?] [Van Buren, Martin, Jr.] Synopsis of Hammond s Po
litical History of the State of New York, chapters
1-34. A. Df. 160 p. (Incomplete).
[1842?] [Trist. Nicholas Philip]. Notes in regard to the Presidents
exercise of the veto power, 1789-1821. A. Df.
2 p.
1843 B[enton, Thomas Hart. Washington]. To [Martin] Van
JAN. 1 Buren, [Kinderhook]. As to his own letter for the
Philadelphia meeting [Jan. 7]; sending news of a
political meeting in Jefferson City; Calhoun-
Johnson activity in Missouri; Cass, the Treaty,
and the presidency; etc. A. L. S. 1 p.
1843 Kendall, Amos. [Washington]. To J[ohn] C. Rives,
JAN. 3 [Washington]. Acknowledging Rives to Ken
dall, [Dec.] 21, [1842]; promising an answer
later. Copy. 1 p.
1843 Kendall, Amos. Washington. To M[artin] Van Buren,
JAN. 3 [Kinderhook]. The Kendall-Blair controversy;
its political source; Calhoun s activity and Van
Buren s strength; General Jackson s feeble health
and mental activity; the arrangement of his
papers; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 455
1843 Rives John C. Washington. To Amos Kendall, near
JAN. 4 Washington. Answering Kendall to Rives,
[1843, Jan.] 3; insisting upon an immediate an
swer to a part of it, and an investigation of the
Globe s accounts. Copy. 1 p. (With: Ken
dall to Rives, 1842, Jan. 3).
1843 Van Buren, M[artin]. Kinderhook. To W[illiam] G.
JAN. 4 Minor, [Jefferson City, Mo.] Answering Minor
to Van Buren, [1842, Dec.] and Minor and
Whipple to Van Buren, [1842, Dec.], in regard
to proceedings of the Democratic members of
the Missouri Legislature; inquiries previously
answered in Van Buren s printed letter to Henry
Horn [1841, Nov. 26]. A. Df. 2 p.
1843 Van Buren, M[artin]. Kinderhook. To Andrew Jackson,
JAN. 5 Nashville. The impossibility of shaking his con
fidence in Jackson; the question of the presidency;
his own plans for the winter; interest in his farm;
etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1843 Poinsett, J[oel] Kfoberts]. White House, Pee Dee, [S. C.]
JAN. 6 To Martin Van Buren, Lindenwald. Thanks for
a pamphlet and patent; agricultural experi
ments; crops; the political situation; Calhoun
and the senatorial elections in North and South
Carolina; personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1843 Kendall, Amos. Washington. To J[ohn] C. Rives,
JAN. 6 [Washington]. Answering Rives to Kendall,
[1843, Jan.] 4; continuing the Blair-Kendall con
troversy. Copy. 1 p.
1843 Bives, John C. Washington. To Amos Kendall, near
JAN. 7 Washington. Answering Kendall to Rives, [1843,
Jan. 6]. Copy. 2 p.
1843 Davezac, Auguste. Philadelphia. To [Martin Van Bu-
JAN. 8 ren, Kinderhook]. Describing the popular Van
Buren meeting in Philadelphia, [Jan. 7]; the
Governor s injustice to Davezac; etc. A. L. S.
4 p.
[1843 Indiana Democratic State Convention. Indianapolis. Reso-
JAN. 9] lutions providing for the questioning of Demo
cratic candidates for the presidency and vice-
presidency. D. S. of Ethan A[llen] Brown, presi
dent. 1 p. (With: Brown and others to Van
Buren, 1843, Jan. 10).
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1843 law, John. Indianapolis. To Martin Van Buren, [Kin-
JAN. 10 derhook]. On the Democratic State Convention
[Jan. 9] and its action. A. L. S. 3 p. "Pri
vate."
1843 Brown, Ethan A[llen] and others. Indianapolis. To
JAN. 10 Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook. Transmitting
resolutions of the Democratic Convention, Indian
apolis, Jan. 9, 1843. L. S. 1 p.
1843 [McCalla, - ]. Frankfort, [Ky.] To M[artin] Van
JAN. 11 Buren, Kinderhook. The Democratic State
Convention, [Jan.] 9, [1843]; the nomination of
Johnson; the address; political conditions in
Kentucky; Clay; Tylerism; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
(Signature torn away) .
1843 Bancroft, George. Boston. To [Martin Van Buren, Kin-
JAN. 12 derhook]. Democratic success in the State;
political opinion in Pennsylvania, Maryland and
Connecticut; Calhoun s position; maneuvers of
the Boston Whigs ; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. (Printed :
Mass. Hist. Soc., Proceedings, v. 42, p. 396-8).
1843 Vanderpoel, A[aron]. New York. To M[artin] Van Bu-
JAN. 13 ren, [Kinderhook]. Van Buren for the next
president ; an extract from a letter from McClel-
lan; a letter in today s Evening Post on Wood-
bury s cautious letter. A. L. S. 2 p.
1843 [Van Buren, Martin]. Kinderhook. To [Bedford Brown,
JAN. 14 Raleigh? N. C.] Answering Brown to Van Bu
ren, [1842, Dec. 31], in regard to a remark of
Van Buren s as to R. M. Saunders. A. Df. 3 p.
(Incomplete) .
1843 Davezac, Auguste. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
JAN. 15 Kinderhook. The Philadelphia meeting [Jan. 7] ;
the effect of his own attendance; the apathy of
the Philadelphians who should be leaders; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p.
1843 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Washington. To Martin Van
JAN. 17 Buren, Kinderhook. Transmitting correspond
ence in the Blair-Kendall-Rives controversy;
Wright and Benton s overruling of Blair s sug
gestion to put off the Democratic Convention till
May, 1844; last night s gathering; expressions in
regard to Van Buren s nomination; personal
news and messages; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 457
1843 Ingersoll, C[harles] Jfared]. Washington. To Martin
JAN. 18 Van Buren, Kinderhook. "Only darkness visi
ble"; the President s views on the exchequer;
"the dramatis personae in our interlude;" etc.
A. L. S. 4 p.
1843 Allen, W[illiam]. Senate Chamber, [Washington]. To
JAN. 18 M[artin] Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Van Bu-
ren s letter to George Kessling, of Lebanon, O.,
forwarded; Kessling s character and political
record; Wright s vote on the tariff and the
Treaty; Woodbury s letter to Philadelphia; the
Woodbury-Calhoun coalition; etc. A. L. S.
5 p.
1843 Parker, John A. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
JAN. 21 Kinderhook. Transmitting copies of letters to
the President and to several state governors on
the state debts; principles governing the rela
tions of the general and the state governments;
etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1843 Boutwell, Geo[rge] S., and others. Boston. To Martin
JAN. 24 Van Buren, Kinderhook. Invitation to a Demo
cratic festival at Faneuil Hall, Feb. 9, to cele
brate Marcus Morton s election as governor.
L. S. 1 p.
1843 Kemble, Gouvferneur]. Cold Spring, [N. YJ To John
JAN. 26 Van Buren, Albany. The revulsion of feeling in
Van Buren s favor in Washington; the political
significance of the time for holding the National
Convention; the effect of the party feuds in
Albany; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1843 Marcy, W[illiam] L[earned]. Albany. To Martin Van
JAN. 27 Buren, Kinderhook. The election of the public
printer; impending divisions; the importance of
executive patronage; personal matters; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1843 Wright, Silas, Jr. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
JAN. 27 [Kinderhook]. Advising Van Buren as to an
swers to be given the [Indiana] interrogatories
on the currency, the tariff, the distribution act,
etc.; the exchequer bills; Calhoun and the inter
rogatories ; the election of the State printer at Al
bany ; the Croswell-Flagg difficulty ; etc. A. L. S.
7 p.
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1843 Fairfield, John. Augusta, [Me.] To M[artin] Van Bu-
JAN. 28 ren, [Kinderhook]. Thanks for commendation
of the message; political conditions in Maine;
etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1843 [Wood, Fernando]. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
JAN. 29 Kinderhook. The political situation; Calhoun s
plans and movements; the Administration; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p. "Private." (Signature partly
torn away, partly obliterated).
1843 Van Buren, A[braham]. Baltimore. To Martin Van Bu-
JAN. 29 ren, Kinderhook. Political impressions gath
ered on his journey southward; personal mat
ters; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1843 Crockett, G. S. Murfreesboro, Tenn. To Martin Van
JAN. 31 Buren, Kinderhook. The political situation;
Van Buren as the next presidential nominee of
the Democrats; Jackson s mental vigor and
opinions; Calhoun; Clay; Polk s chances for
governor; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1843 Woodbury, Levi. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
JAN. 31 Kinderhook. Answering Van Buren s inquiry,
[Jan.] 25, [1843], as to the issuance of Treasury
notes, [1837-41]; English practices; etc.; in
closing a tabular statement. A. L. S. 3 p.
(Inclosure, 2 p.)
[1843? Van Buren, Martin. Lindenwald. To [William C.] Bouck,
JAN. ?] [Albany]. Advice as to relations with the Legis
lature. A. Df. 5 p.
1843 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To [George S. Bout-
FEB. 1 well and others, Boston]. Declining their invi
tation of [Jan. 24] to attend a Democratic festival
at Faneuil Hall on Feb. 9. A. Df. 2 p. (With:
Bout well and others to Van Buren, 1843,
Jan. 24).
1843 McClellan, Rob[er]t. Washington. To M[artin] Van Bu-
FEB. 3 ren, [Kinderhook]. The political significance of
the choice of the time for the National Demo
cratic Convention; Calhoun s plans and strength;
Woodbury s "Jim Crow position"; Tyler s in
evitable Southern alliance; the issue in 1842;
the Brown - Saunders correspondence ; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p.
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 459
1843 Anderson, Hfugh] J. Belfast, [Me.] To Martin Van Bu-
FEB - 4 ren, [Kinderhook]. The political situation in
Maine. A. L. S. 3 p.
1843 Croswell, Edwin. Albany. To Martin Van Buren, Lin-
FEB - 4 denwald. On the recent attacks upon Croswell
and the Argus; etc.; transmitting a copy of the
Argus containing an account of the Croswell-
Vfan] D[yck] contest. A. L. S. 4 p.
1843 Dawson, Moses. Cincinnati. To [Martin] Van Buren,
FEB. 4 [Kinderhook]. Cass s political activity in Ohio;
offence to the Masons; Democratic malcontents;
a toast to Van Buren; his own wish for the Con
vention to be held in Cincinnati; etc. A. L. S.
3 p.
1843 Kendall, Amos. [Washington]. To Mfartin] Van Buren,
FEB. 6 [Kinderhook]. On the advisability of suggesting
to President Tyler a compromise between the
sub-treasury and the exchequer. A. L. S. 3 p.
1843 Roane, W[illiam] H. Tree Hill, near Kichmond. To Silas
FEB. 9 Wright, Washington. Answering Wright to
Roane, [1843, Jan. 31]; promising to answer fully
after seeing Ritchie; Roane sVan Buren leanings;
his own determination to support the Conven
tion nominee; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. "Private."
1843 Smith, W[illia]m. Washington. To [Martin Van Buren,
FEB. 10 Kinderhook]. Interrogatories upon the Rhode
Island question and Art. 4, 4 of the United
States Constitution. A. L. S. 5 p.
. Copy by Martin Van Buren, Jr. 4 p.
1843 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To A[aron] V[ail] Brown,
FEB. 12 [Washington]. On the annexation of Texas;
answering Brown to Jackson, [1843, Jan.] 23.
Copy. 5 p. (With: Blair to Van Buren, 1844,
Mar. 18).
1843 Moore, T[homas] P[atrick]. Frankfort, [Ky.] To Sfilas]
FEB. 14 Wright, [Jr., Washington]. The Eighth of Jan
uary Convention; Johnson s hopes and plans;
inquiry whether Pope of Kentucky attended the
Whig caucus in the extra session; etc. A. L. S.
2 p.
1843 Gilpin, H[enry] DRlwood]. Philadelphia. To Martin
FEB. 14 Van Buren, [Albany]. Sending a letter from
[John?] Pettit, Washington; the political situa-
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Gilpin, H[enry] D[ilwood] Continued.
tion in Pennsylvania; the presidential nomina
tion; confusion at Harrisburg; Webster s pro
posed resignation; the Wise-Fillmore debate;
Whig policy; Ingersoll; personal news and mes
sages; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1843 Roane, WRlliam] H. Tree Hill, [near Richmond]. To
FEB. 14 Silas Wright, U. S. Senate, [Washington]. Send
ing Ritchie s letter giving his views on the sub
ject of Wright s letter; political difficulties; the
State-right Republicans; the time for the Na
tional Convention; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1843 [Van Buren, Martin]. Kinderhook. To the Democratic
FEB. 15 State Convention of Indiana. Reply to the in
terrogatories of [Jan. 10]. A. Df. 54 p. (In
complete) .
. Printed. 13 p. (With the title: "Mr.
Van Buren. Opinions of Mr. Van Buren on the
subject of a national bank, distribution of the
proceeds of the public lands, an exchequer or
government fiscal agent, a tariff, the veto power,
and a national convention." Heading: "Mr.
Van Buren s reply to the Democratic State
Convention of Indiana." 3 copies).
1843 Hallett, Wplliam] R. Mobile. To Martin Van Buren,
FEB. 16 Kinderhook. On the political situation in Ala
bama; the strength of the presidential candi
dates; Wright s tariff vote; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1843 Omphal, Baron van. S Gravenhage, [Holland]. To
FEB. 16 Baron van Kattendyke, [ S Gravenhage]. Re
porting having communicated to [Harmanus]
Bleecker King Willem Fredrik s acknowledg
ment of a greeting from Ex-President Van Buren.
A. L. S. 2 p. (In Dutch).
1843 Spaight, Rich[ar]d D[obbs]. Clermont, near Newbern,
FEB. 16 N. C. To Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook. Dis
claiming responsibility for the publication of Van
Buren s letter to Spaight and R. M. Saunders in
connection with the Brown-Saunders corre
spondence in the Raleigh Register, [Feb.] 3,
[1843]. A. L. S. 1 p.
1843 Bancroft, George. Boston. To M[artin] Van Buren, [Al-
FEB - 16 bany ?] A Democratic meeting and a Van Buren
letter; no room for difference on the presidential
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 461
Bancroft, George Continued.
question; Calhoun s efforts; parties balanced in
the State; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. (Printed: Mass.
Hist. Soc., Proceedings, v. 42, p. 398-9).
1843 Iamb, Jonathan. Ann Arbor, Mich. To Martin Van Bu-
FEB. 17 ren, Kinderhook. Suggesting that a life of Wil
liam H. Crawford be written to offset Calhoun s
movements; a political forecast; etc. A. L. S.
2 p.
1843 Hopkins, H. L. Richmond. To - ? Sending in-
FEB. 17 terrogatories for Van Buren. A. L. S. 1 p.
1843 Hopkins, H. L., and others. Richmond. To Martin Van
FEB. 17 Buren, [Albany]. Interrogatories on the re
cently enacted tariff, Federal assumption of the
state debts, a national bank, the independent
treasury, the distribution and bankrupt laws
passed at the extra session in 1841. L. S. 1 p.
(Answer appended).
1843 Wallace, R. Warrenton, Va. To [Martin] Van Buren,
FEB. 18 Kinderhook. Reporting having printed in the
Flag of 98 a reply to the resolution adopted in
Dauphin Co., Pa. ; Wright s vote on the last tariff
bill; asking a statement before the March Second
Convention of Van Buren s views on the tariff;
etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1843 Wright, Silas, Jr. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
FEB. 19 [Albany]. The pressure of public duties and pri
vate practice ; the time and place of the National
Convention; opposition to congressional inter
ference; comments on letters from Kentucky and
Maine, and from Croswell; criticism on Van Bu
ren s [answer to the Indiana questions]; submis
sion of the ms. to [Benton] ; advice as to obtaining
criticism in Albany; the Virginia "catechism"
on the way. A. L. S. 5 p. "Private."
1843 Hopkins, Geo[rge] W. House of Representatives, [Wash-
FEB. 20 ington]. To M[artin] Van Buren, Kinderhook.
The relative strength of Van Buren and Calhoun
in Virginia; the Virginia State Convention, Mar. 2;
the time for the National Convention; etc.
A. L. S. 2 p.
1843 Wood, Fernando. Washington. To [Martin Van Buren,
FEB. 20 Albany]. The activity and claims of the Cal
houn party; John Van Buren and James M.
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Wood, Fernando Continued.
French s leadership of the " Young Democracy
of Albany;" Van Buren s strength in Virginia;
etc. A. K S. 4 p.
1843 Bragg, John S. Columbus, O. To Silas Wright, [Jr.,
FEB. 20 Washington]. Van Buren s strength in Ohio;
the reputed purchase of the Washington Spec
tator by Calhoun partisans; opinions of Van
Buren men in Ohio on the time for the National
Convention; Cass s letter to the Indiana Con
vention; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1843 Mundy, E. Ann Arbor, Mich. To Martin Van Buren,
FEB - 23 Kinderhook. Sending the Michigan Argus of
[Feb. 22]; Tyler-Calhoun activity in Michigan;
the Argus editor s views; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1843 [Van Buren, Martin]. Albany. To [H. L. Hopkins and
FEB. 24 others, Richmond]. Answering their interroga
tories of [Feb. 17]. A. Df. 3 p. (With: Hop
kins and others to Van Buren, 1843, Feb. 17).
1843 Wright, Silas, Jr. Senate Chamber, Washington. To
FEB. 25 A[zariah] C[utting] Flagg, [Albany]. The pres
sure of his correspondence and public duties;
his law practice; the discreet abstinence of the
Van Buren men from the general "president-
making" ; Van Buren s growing strength; sending
letters from Moore of Kentucky and [Bragg], the
State printer of Michigan; Van Buren s manu
script still in Benton s hands; personal matters
and messages; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1843 Wright, Silas, Jr. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
FEB. 26 [Albany]. Van Buren s manuscript; sending
letters and a speech of Roane; political news;
surprise at the vote on the repeal of the bank
rupt law; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1843 Wright, Silas, Jr. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
FEB. 27 [Albany]. Returning a part of Van Buren s
manuscript; criticism especially of the tariff part ;
attempts to reach agreement among the Repub
lican members of Congress on the time and place
of the next national convention; etc. A. L. S.
4 p.
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 463
1843 Brown, Ethan A[llen]. Parterre, near Rising Sun, Ind.
FEB. 28 To Martin Van Buren, [Albany]. Replies to the
interrogatories [of Jan. 9] received from Calhoim,
Buchanan, Johnson, and Cass, Van Burin s
reply awaited before publication. A. L. S. 4 p.
1843 Fairfield, John. Augusta, [Me.] To M[artin] Van Buren,
MAR. 3 [Albany]. His own election as United States
Senator; its possible bearing upon the presiden
tial and the Maine gubernatorial nominations;
etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private."
1843 McCracken, John H., and others. New York. To Martin
MAR. 4 Van Buren, [Albany]. Asking his views on the
tariff; etc. L. S. 3 p.
1843 Selden, W[illia]m. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
MAR. 5-6 [Albany]. The political situation in Washington ;
cabinet and diplomatic changes; the Virginia
Convention; Van Buren s chances in several
states; etc. A. L. S. 10 p.
1843 Benjamin, Park. New York. To Silas Wright, Washing-
MAR. 10 ton. Suggesting that Wright prepare a life of
Van Buren and offering to print it, to counteract
the Life of Calhoun issued by Harper and Broth
ers; Calhoun s relations with Tammany; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p.
1843 Butler, Geo[rge] B. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
MAR. 17 Albany. Asking the withdrawal of his name
from a tariff -inquiry letter since he cannot truly
count himself a "personal and political friend."
A. L. S. 2 p.
1843 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. Albany. To [William Smith,
MAR. 18 Washington]. Acknowledging Smith to Van
Buren, [1843, Feb.] 10; promising a full reply
later. A. Df. of Martin Van Buren, Jr. 1 p.
(With the letter answered).
1843 Breese, Sidney. Mound Farm, Clinton Co., [111.] To Mar-
MAR. 21 tin Van Buren, Kinderhook. Van Buren s
strength in Ohio and Illinois; Tyler s overtures
to Gov. Shannon, etc. ; Michigan s nomination of
Calhoun; Wright s re-election; etc. A. L. S. 2 p-
1843 Butler, B[enjamin] F[ranklin]. New York. To Martin
MAR. 24 Van Buren, Albany. Inclosing [George B. But
ler to Van Buren, 1843, Mar. 17]. A. L. S. 2 p.
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1843 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Washington. To Martin Van
MAR. 26 Buren, Kinderhook. The bearing of the Vir
ginia-New York controversy on Van Buren s
strength in Virginia; Martin s paper sold to Cal-
houn s friends; peace with Kendall; the Globe s
affairs; his own plans for a Western trip; po
litical and personal gossip; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1843 Ten Eyck, A[nthony]. Detroit, [Mich.] To Martin Van
MAR. 30 Buren, [Kinderhook]. The recent Calhoim meet
ing; Cass; Van Buren s delay in answering the in
terrogatories of the Indiana Democratic Commit
tee; the Legislature s record; the State Conven
tion for nominating congressmen; etc. A. L. S.
3 p.
1843 Plitt, George, and others. Philadelphia. To Martin Van
MAR. 31 Buren, Kinderhook. Invitation to the Jeffer
son Centennial of the Democrats of Philadelphia
City and County, Apr. 14, 1843. Copy. 1 p.
1843 Brown, Ethan A[llen]. Parterre, near Rising Sun, Ind.
APR. 4 To Martin Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Suggest
ing a denial of the rumor that Van Buren by
showing a letter of [W. H. D. C.] Wright to
Senhor Ribeira occasioned Wright s recall from
Brazil; Calhoun s, Cass s, Johnson s, and Buchan
an s answers to the Indiana interrogatories printed
without waiting for Van Buren s. A. L. S. 3 p.
1843 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To [George Plitt and
APR. 7 others, Philadelphia]. Declining their invita
tion to the Jefferson Centennial, [Apr. 14, 1843].
A. Df. 3 p. (With: Plitt and others to Van
Buren, 1843, Mar. 31).
1843 Van Buren, Martin. Lindenwald. To [John H. Mc-
APR. 8 Cracken and others, New York]. Promising a
copy of his reply to the Indiana Convention in
answer to their inquiry as to his views on the
tariff; etc. A. Df. 2 p. (With: McCracken
and others to Van Buren, 1843, Mar. 4).
1843 Wright, Silas, Jr. Canton, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Bu-
APR. 10 ren, Kinderhook. Acknowledging the " Reply"
[to the Indiana interrogatories?]; his own
"paper" [f or the Argus ?] ; conditions at Albany;
Preston King and Hunter; the late Virginia Con
vention and South Carolina; personal messages;
etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private."
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 465
1843 Flagg, A[zariah] Cfutting]. Albany. To M[artin] Van
APR. 12 Buren, [Kinderhook]. The address and resolu
tions [of the Democratic members of the New
York Legislature]; the political outlook; the
time for the National Convention; the caucus;
etc.; answering Van Buren s letter of [Apr.] 10.
A. L. S. 4 p.
1843 Lynch, David. Pitt Township, Allegheny Co., Pa. To
APR. 12 Martin Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Buchanan
the writer s first choice for president, Van Buren
second; the weakness of the present State Ad
ministration ; the Eighth of January Convention;
etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1843 Van Buren, M[artin]. Lindenwald. To Andrew Jackson,
APR. 13 [Hermitage]. Sending his letter [Feb. 15] to the
Indiana Committee; political matters; his own
interest in his farm; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1843 Rives, John C. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
APR. 14 Kinderhook. Returning a letter of A. L. G.
Fischer and answering Van Buren s inquiries in
regard to him; the Spencer-Upshur fight in a
Cabinet meeting; plans for the Globe during
Blair s Western trip; Tyler s weakness; etc.
A. L. S. 7 p.
1843 Flagg, Az[ariah] Cfutting]. Albany. To Martin Van
APR. 15 Buren, Kinderhook. The caucus postponed;
excitement over the pressure of appropriation
for the Genesee Valley and Black River enlarge
ment, etc.; the address; political prospects; King s
usefulness "as a peacemaker among the savage
tribes;" etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1843 Simpson, Henry. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Buren,
APR. 15 Kinderhook. A Van Buren toast at the Jeffer
son celebration; Van Buren s strength in Penn
sylvania; etc. A. L. S. 1 p.
1843 Browne, O. H. Pittsburg. To M[artin] Van Buren, Kin-
APR. 16 derhook. Asking whether Van Buren could
visit Pittsburg on July 4; the political impor
tance of such a visit. A. L. S. 3 p.
1843 Gilpin, H[enry] D[ilwood]. Philadelphia. To Martin
APR. 1G Van Buren, Albany. The weather and pros
pects for a fruit crop; political troubles in Penn
sylvania; the complimentary vote; Calhoun;
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Gilpin, H[enry] D[ilwood] Continued.
Tyler s intrigues with the State Administration;
conditions in Southern states; the time and place
for the National Convention; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1843 Law, John. Vincennes, [Ind.] To Martin Van Buren,
APR. 17 Kinderhook. The reply [Feb. 15] to the [In
diana interrogatories] received; to be printed in
the Indiana Sentinel; the other candidates re
plies, especially on the National Convention; sat
isfaction with Van Buren s reply; the political
outlook; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1843 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren,
APR. 21 Lindenwald. His feeble health; Van Buren s
letter to the Indiana Convention; Calhoun s
chances; General Daniel J. Donelson s candi
dacy; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1843 Gilpin, Hfenry] Dfilwood]. Philadelphia. To Martin Van
APR. 21 Buren, Lindenwald. As to a bogus letter of Cole
to Van Buren; the Albany resolutions and the
time for the National Convention; the mild
weather; the Lindenwald meadow; Liebig s Ag
ricultural Chemistry [Chemistry in its application
to agriculture . . . 1842?]; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1843 Brown, Ethan A[llen]. Parterre, near Rising Sun, Indi-
APR. 22 ana. To John Law, Vincennes, Ind. Van Bu
ren s reply forwarded to the [Indiana] Sentinel;
regret at the delay; satisfaction with the matter;
the political situation; the time for the National
Convention; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1843 West, Nath[anie]l. Indianapolis, [Ind.] To [Martin] Van
APR. 25 Buren, Kinderhook. Thanks for Van Buren s
letter of the 10th; satisfaction with the reply;
the State campaign; etc.; sending the [Indiana]
Sentinel containing the reply to the Indiana in
terrogatories. A. L. S. 1 p.
1843 Paulding, J[ames] K[irke]. New York. To M[artin] Van
APR. 27 Buren, [Kinderhook]. Comments on Van Bu
ren s "confession of faith"; its contrast with the
other replies ; Calhoun s plans; inquiry as to the
course pursued by the Globe, in view of Rives s
request for editorials during Blair s absence;
Kendall s apt characterization of the Tyler party;
personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 467
1843 Medary, S[amuel]. Columbus, O. To Martin Van Buren,
APR. 27 Kinderhook. Answering a note in regard to a
correction in Van Buren s [reply to the Indiana
interrogatories?]; congratulations on the New
York City elections and the action of the Demo
cratic members of the Legislature; parties in
Ohio; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1843 Burke, Edmund. Newport, N. H. To Robert McClellan,
APR. 28 [Middlebury, N. Y. ?] Inclosing a village paper
containing an editorial on the Calhoun men s
intrigues in New Hampshire; Tyler s and Cal-
houn s efforts to break up the old Democratic
organization in the Middle and Western states,
in Pennsylvania, and in Maine; the time of State
and National conventions; the State political out
look; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1843 Welles, Gideon. Hartford, [Ct.] To Martin Van Buren,
APR. 29 Kinderhook. Judge Niles s mental depression
and lack of political activity; the National Con
vention; the Calhoun faction in Connecticut;
Woodbury; the Globe; conditions three years
ago; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1843 Law, John. Vincennes, [Ind.] To Martin Van Buren,
APR. 29 Kinderhook. Sending the Indiana State Sen
tinel containing Van Buren s Reply [Feb. 15];
the nomination of John W. Davis for congress
man and of Law, Berry, and Eastin as delegates
to the National Convention by the "primary
assembly" of the congressional district; etc.
A. L. S. 2 p.
1843 Kendall, Amos. Washington. To John Van Buren,
MAY 2 Albany. The time of the National Convention
and the Globe s course disadvantageous to Van
Buren s nomination; Kendall s paper to come
out for Van Buren at once and to be discon
tinued at the end of the current year; etc.
A. L. S. 2 p.
1843 Walker, John S. Plumbe Daguerrian Gallery, Albany.
MAYS To M[artin] Van Buren, Kinderhook. Asking
the privilege of making a "miniature of Van
Buren, from which to engrave a portrait.
A. L. S. 1 p.
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1843 Gilpin, H[enry] Dfilwood]. Philadelphia. To Martin
MAYS Van Buren, Lindenwald, near Kinderhook.
Promising to send an address of the Democratic
Hickory Club; the time for the National Conven
tion; the presidential outlook in Pennsylvania
and Virginia; England, slavery and the annexa
tion of Texas; the late Spring; etc. A. L. S.
3 p.
1843 Bragg, J[ohn]. Mobile, Ala. To [Martin Van Buren,
MAY 7 Kinderhook]. The presidential outlook in Ala
bama; the plans and activity of the Calhoun
party; the time for the National Convention; etc.
A. L. S. 6 p.
1843 Jones, D. R. Floyd. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
MAY 8 Kinderhook. The reply to the Indiana inter
rogatories; Van Buren s views on the tariff;
suggestions for the campaign; the time for the
National Convention; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1843 Gilpin, H[enry] D[ilwood]. Philadelphia. To Martin
MAY 9 Van Buren, Lindenwald. The answer to the
Indiana interrogatories; the publication of Gil-
pin s address by the Hickory Club; O. H. Browne;
political conditions in Ohio; the attitude of the
Madisonian; personal news; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1843 Voss, Frederick. Walpole, N. H. To Martin Van Buren,
MAY 10 Kinderhook. On the answer to the Indiana in
terrogatories ; suggestions for a system of Federal
direct taxation. A. L. S. 3 p.
1843 Turrill, J[oel]. Oswego, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Buren,
MAY 10 Kinderhook. The reply to the Indiana inter
rogatories; local politics; executive patronage;
the press; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1843 Bancroft, George. Boston. To Martin Van Buren, Kin-
MAY 10 derhook. On the manner of selecting delegates to
the Convention; the time of the Convention; con
siderations operative; should not write letters;
etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private." (Paragraph
. cut. Resolutions for the Mass. Democratic
Legislative Convention, appended, A. D. 2 p.;
letter and resolutions printed: Mass. Hist. Soc.,
Proceedings, v. 42, p. 402-4.)
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 469
1843 Kendall, Amos. Washington. To M[artin] Van Buren,
MAY 11 Kinderhook. Van. Buren s subscription to the
[Expositor] the ill-effects of the impolitic course
of the Washington press; etc. A. L. S. 1 p.
1843 Wadsworth, Ja[me]s S. Geneseo, [? N. Y.] To [Martin
MAY 13 Van Buren, Kinderhook]. The reply to the In
diana interrogatories; the national bank and the
tariff questions; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1843 Pew, Tho[mas] J. Jackson, Miss. To Martin Van Buren,
MAY 14 [Kinderhook]. Van Buren s strength in Ar
kansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi; repudiation;
plans for a Democratic paper in North Missis
sippi; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1843 Carr, Thomas N. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
MAY 15 [Kinderhook]. The activity in the city of the
local Federal office-holders and the partisans of
the other presidential candidates against Van
Buren; the reply to the Indiana interrogatories;
etc. A. L. S. 5 p.
1843 Dawson, Moses. Cincinnati. To M[artin] Van Buren,
MAY 16 Kinderhook. The Cincinnati Mercury; a new
truly Democratic " paper in Cincinnati ; the po
litical heresies and offensive course of the En
quirer; the reply to the Indiana interrogatories
and the weakening of the opposing factions;
popular disappointment at the failure of Demo
cratic members of Congress to agree on the time
for the National Convention; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1843 Chambers, W[illia]m. St. Louis,, [Mo.] To M[artin] Van
MAY 18 Buren, Kinderhook. The impolicy of the anti-
bank agitation in the West; Benton s agency
therein; a forecast of the National Convention s
vote; etc. L. S. 3 p.
1843 Worthington, T[homas], and others. Cincinnati, [O.] To
MAY 22 M[artin] Van Buren, Kinderhook. Circular in
vitation to a convention at Cincinnati, July 3,
4, 5, to urge upon Congress the annexation of Ore
gon. Printed. 1 p. (With postscript, A. L. S.
of James H. Ewing, asking a written reply in
case of non-attendance).
1843 Smith, Perry. New Milford, [Conn.] To M[artin] Van
MAY 22 Buren, [Kinderhook]. The impending fight in
the State Legislature on Gov. Cleveland s action
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Smith, Perry Continued.
in receiving the State s share of the proceeds of
the public lands; the time for the National Con
vention; Calhoun s adherents; Judge Niles s
health; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1843 Williams, J. L., and others. Fort Wayne, Ind. To Mar-
MAY 22 tin Van Buren, Lindenwald. Invitation to a
celebration, on July 4, [1843], by the inhabitants
of the Maumee and Wabash Valleys, of the com
pletion of the Wabash and Erie Canal. L. S.
IP-
1843 Disney, D[avid] T[iernan], and others. Cincinnati. Circu-
MAY 22 lar asking an opinion on the expediency of calling
a Cass meeting. Printed. 1 p.
1843 Bancroft, George. Boston. To [Martin Van Buren,
MAY 23 Kinderhook]. A concerted and digested plan
wanted ; the delegates to the Convention and the
manner of voting; the time for the Convention;
Woodbury s treachery; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
(Printed: Mass. Hist. Soc., Proceedings, v. 42,
p. 404-5).
1843 Carr, Thomas N. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
MAY 27 [Kinderhook]. Opinions in Philadelphia and
Washington in regard to the reply to the Indiana
interrogatories; Van Buren s strength in Pennsyl
vania; Spencer s attitude toward Webster, etc.;
the time for the National Convention; Calhoun s
waning strength; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1843 Gilpin, H[enry] Dplwood]. Philadelphia. To Martin
MAY 29 Van Buren, Lindenwald. Van Buren s letter in
regard to the Executive Committee; the corre
spondence of the Committee and of the Hickory
Club; Stevenson the author of Americanus s ar
ticle in the Globe on Gen. Cass; the aloofness of
both parties from Tyler; personal matters; etc.
A. L. S. 2 p.
1843 Wright, Silas. Canton, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Buren,
MAY 30 [Kinderhook]. Van Buren s letter to "Extra
Billy" [Gov. William Smith of Virginia]; the
time for the National Convention; Benton s views
on campaign policy; Flagg as an adviser; per
sonal business and family matters; etc. A. L. S.
4 p. "Private."
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 471
1843 Starkweather, Sam[ue]l. Cleveland, O. To Martin Van
MAY 30 Buren, Kinderhook. The situation in Ohio ; Van
Buren s strength and Cass s weakness; the States
man; Gov. Shannon s attitude; the time of the
National Convention; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1843 law, John. Indianapolis. To Martin Van Buren, Kin-
JUNE 1 derhook. The Summer and Fall elections and
Judge McLean s plans; the time for the National
Convention; Col. [Johnson s] hopes; Whitcomb s
canvass; the first appearance of abolitionism as
an element in the political canvass ; etc. A. L. S.
3 p. "Private."
1843 McWhorter, Geo[rge] H. Oswego. To Martin Van Bu-
JUNE 1 ren, Kinderhook. His appointment to the office
of collector and how it was brought about; the
selection of subordinates; the salt bill "a begin
ning of unprincipled legislation against Oswego ;"
etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1843 Anonymous. Cincinnati. To A[ozariah]. C[utting] Flagg,
JUNE 2 Albany. Sending the circular of D. T. Disney
and others, 1843, May 22. 1 p. (Appended to
the circular).
1843 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To J. L. Williams
JUNE 5 and others, [Fort Wayne, Ind.] Declining the
invitation to participate in the celebration on
July 4 of the completion of the Wabash and
Erie Canal. A. Df. 2 p. (With: Williams and
others to Van Buren, 1843, May 22).
1843 Bancroft, George. Boston. To [Martin Van Buren, Kin-
JUNE 6 derhook]. Webster s offer to Calhoun of a special
foreign service; Webster s income; a favorable
opening for the party; a package of fish; the
saving of Calhoun ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. (Printed :
Mass. Hist. Soc., Proceedings, v. 42, p. 406-7).
1843 Poinsett, J[oel] R[oberts]. The Homestead, Greenville,
JUNE 8 S. C. To Martin Van Buren, Lindenwald.
Farming operations ; the reply to the Indiana in
terrogatories ; Calhoun, the distribution of the
surplus, the South Carolina Convention, and the
Nullifiers; an article in the April North American
Review on the Exploring Expedition and Wilkes s
appointment ; personal messages ; etc. A. L. S.
4 p.
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1843 Parry, W[illia]m. Cincinnati. To M[artin] Van Buren,
JUNE 12 Kinderhook. The political situation in Ohio;
the bank fight; the presidential candidates and
their chances; the answer to the Indiana inter
rogatories; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1843 Bancroft, George. Boston. To Martin Van Buren, Kin-
JuNEl2 derhook. The Virginia Bill of Rights of 1776;
a line of policy wanted; Woodbury s plottings
for advancement; the fish shipment; etc.
A. L. S. 5 p. (Inclosure, copy, 2 p. Printed:
Mass. Hist. Soc., Proceedings, v. 42, p. 407-8).
1843 Welles, Gideon. Hartford, [Conn.] To Martin Van Bu-
JUNE 13 pen, [Kinderhook]. The State Legislature; the
caucus ; the time of the National Convention and
Congressional president-making; schemes of the
Tyler-Calhoun forces ; Woodbury s activity; po
litical leanings of sundry public men ; Niles s un
fortunate condition; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1843 Denoon, Sam[ue]l D. Richmond. To M[artin] Van Bu-
JUNE 14 pen, Kinderhook. The reply to the Indiana in
terrogatories; Van Buren s strength and Cal-
houn s weakness in Virginia; personal messages;
etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1843 Danforth, John. New London, Conn. To Martin Van
JUNE 15 Buren, Kinderhook. The time of the National
Convention; Calhoun and Tyler s principles and
influence; Van Buren s chances; Woodbury s
candidacy; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1843 Gilpin, H[enry] D[ilwood]. Philadelphia. To Martin
JUNE 15 Van Buren, Lindenwald. Tyler s reception; in
dications of the meeting to prepare for July 4;
Woodbury s activity; encouraging political news;
the result in New Hampshire; the National Con
vention; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1843 Wright, Silas. Canton, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Buren,
JUNE 19 [Kinderhook]. Returning with comments the
"Extra Billy correspondence" and other letters;
suggestions for the replies on the late Rhode
Island affair; the New Hampshire proceedings;
[Woodbury] and the Granite Democrats ; the time
of the National Convention; the State Conven
tion; the Oswego movement; personal mes
sages; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 473
1843 Van Buren, M[artin]. Lindenwald. To James B. Clinton
JUNE 19 and John L. Murphy, [Milledgville, Pa.] De
clining an invitation to a meeting on July 4 to
devise means of aiding the Irish in securing home
rule. A. Df. 6 p. (Incomplete).
. L. S. 24 p. (Incomplete).
1843 Bancroft, George. Boston. To [Martin Van Buren, Kin-
JUNE 22 derhook]. Woodbury s plottings in New Hamp
shire and Maine; the Boston celebration of the
17th; Tyler and his cabinet; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
(Printed: Mass. Hist. Soc., Proceedings, v. 42,
p. 408-10).
1843 Emery, Isaac. Boston. To Martin Van Buren, Kinder-
JUNE 22 hook. His acquaintance with Van Buren; the
Bunker Hill celebration; Legare s death; the visit
of the President and the Cabinet; Cabinet
changes; the relative strength of Calhoun and
Van Buren in New England; the Maine Conven
tion and delegates for the National Convention
in May ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1843 Anderson, H[ugh] J. Belfast, Me. To Martin Van Buren,
JUNE 23 Kinderhook. Resolutions of the State Conven
tion favoring Van Buren s nomination; list of
delegates; efforts to create a Calhoun party in
Maine; etc. A. L. S. 1 p.
1843 Taylor, Henry, and others. New York. To Martin Van
JUNE 24 Buren, Kinderhook. Invitation to a Fourth of
July celebration by the Mechanics and Working-
men of New York. L. S. 1 p.
1843 Blair, F[rancis] Pfreston]. Washington. To Martin Van
JUNE 25 Buren, Kinderhook. His own Western trip; his
visit to Gen. Jackson; Van Buren s strength in
the West; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1843 Wheeler, F. Temple. Bangor, Me. To M[artin] Van
JUNE 26 Buren, Kinderhook. The Democratic State Con
vention, [June] 22 ; Van Buren s strength in the
State; etc. A. L. S. 1 p.
1843 Jewett, Albert G. Bangor, [Me.] To W[illia]m L[earned]
JUNE 28 Marcy, Albany. The recent State Convention;
Woodbury s action; the activity of the Calhoun
party; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
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1843 [Van Buren, Martin. Kinderhook]. To Henry Taylor
JUNE and others, New York. Declining their invita
tion to a Fourth of July celebration. A. Df.
1 p. (With: Taylor and others to Van Buren,
1843, June 24.)
1843 Eldredge, R. P., and C. G. Hammond. Detroit, [Mich.]
JULY 2 To Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook. Asking as
surances in regard to Van Buren s appointive
policy in Michigan if elected; the activity of the
Cass and Calhoun partisans. L. S. 3 p.
1843 Marcy, Wplliam] L[earned]. Albany. To M[artin] Van
JULY 2 Buren, Kinderhook. The political situation in
Eastern and Western New York; presidential
preferences; the late schism at Albany; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1843 Daniel, P[eter] V[ivian]. Richmond. To Martin Van
JULY 6 Buren, Kinderhook. The reply to the Indiana
interrogatories; the Expositor s and the Charles
ton Mercury 1 s comments; the weakness of the
Globe and the Enquirer and the activity of the
opposition press; personal matters; etc. A. L. S.
6 p.
1843 Davis, John. Davisville, [Pa.] To Martin Van Buren,
JULY 6 Kinderhook. The political outlook, especially
in Pennsylvania. A. L. S. 3 p.
1843 Lowe, P[eter] P. Dayton, [O.] To Martin Van Buren,
J ULY 10 Kinderhook. Van Buren s strength in Ohio ; the
weakness of the opposing candidates ; the attitude
of the Dayton paper; hopes for the protection of
Western productive wealth in the event of Van
Buren s election; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1843 Wright, Silas. Canton, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Buren,
JULY 14 [Kinderhook]. Sending letters and the [Argus?]
with an article of [Wright s]; the attitude, etc.,
of "our friend W."; the State Convention; the
[St. Lawrence] County Convention; Mrs. Van Bu
ren s health; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. "Private."
1843 Law, John. Vincennes, Ind. To Martin Van Buren,
JULY 15 [Kinderhook]. Democratic prospects in Indiana ;
the Wabash and Erie Canal celebration at Ft.
Wayne, [July] 4; Cass s address; the time of the
National Convention; the letter of the Indiana
State Committee to Democrats throughout the
Union; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. "Private."
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 475
1843 Carr, Thomas N. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
JULY 15 [Kinderhook]. The change in political maneu
vers caused by the abuse of the Administration
in the Calhoun newspapers; the Workingmen s
celebration, New York, [July] 4; the Young
Men s Committee and the Whig press; forecast
of the vote in the National Convention, May,
1844. A. L. S. 4 p.
1843 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To R. P. Eldredge
JULY 17 and C. G. Hammond, [Detroit, Mich.] Defining
his policy in reference to appointments. A. Df.
4 p. (With: Eldredge and Hammond to Van
Buren, 1843, July 2).
1843 Bancroft, George. Boston. To [Martin Van Buren, Kin-
JULY 18 derhook]. Gov. Branch and North Carolina;
Henshaw as Secretary of the Navy; Webster s
position and ambition; plotting against his own
position in the party; Van Buren should not
write long letters ; etc. A. L. S. 8 p. (Printed :
Mass. Hist. Soc., Proceedings, v. 42, p. 410-12).
1843 Democratic Convention of Bond County, [111.] Greenville.
JULY 22 Resolutions favoring Richard M[alcolm] Johnson
for President. Clipping from the [Springfield
Gazette, Aug. 25, 1843]. 1 column.
1843 Dawson, Moses. Cincinnati, [O.] To M[artin] Van Bu-
JULY 28 ren, Kinderhook. On the Hamilton County Van
Buren mass meeting, [July 27]. A. L. S. 2 p.
1843 Marcy, W[illiam] L[earned]. Albany. To [Martin] Van
JULY 30 Buren, Kinderhook [forwarded to Saratoga].
Presidential politics in Connecticut and Maine as
gathered from gossip at Saratoga; etc. A. L. S.
5 p.
1843 [Van Buren, Martin]. Kinderhook. To W[illia]m Smith,
JULY Culpeper Co., Va. Answers to interrogatories on
the Rhode Island question. A. Df. of Martin
Van Buren, Jr. 8 p. (With: Smith to Van
Buren, 1843, Feb. 10).
1843 Anonymous. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Buren, Kin-
AUG. 2 derhook. The Commonwealth an organ of Gov
ernor Porter and President Tyler; etc. 1 p.
1843 Dawson, Moses. Cincinnati. To M[artin] Van Buren,
AUG. 2 [Kinderhook]. Sending an Enquirer reporting
the proceedings of the Van Buren meeting, [July
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Dawson, Moses Continued.
27]; the fraudulent discontinuance of the Mer
cury; factious opposition to Van Buren; his
friends in Ohio; etc. A. L. S. 7 p.
1843 Wilson, John. Marietta, [0.] To Martin Van Buren,
AUG. 2 Kinderhook. The reply to the Indiana inter
rogatories; presidential leanings in Ohio; the
Oregon question; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1843 Walker, R[obert] J[ohn]. Elms Court, Natchez, [Miss.]
AUG. 4 To Martin Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Van Bu-
ren s strength in Mississippi; the obscuring of
national by local issues ; nominations in the July
Tenth Convention; currency; the prosperity of
the State; the influenza; personal activities; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p.
1843 Davis, Geo[rge] R. Troy, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Bu-
AUG. 4 ren, Kinderhook. Van Buren s strength in
Ohio, Michigan, and Western New York; pleas
ant impressions of Gov. and Mrs. Cass; Van
Buren as a farmer; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1843 Foster, W[illia]m. Boston. To Martin Van Buren, New
AUG. 5 York. Introducing Charles F. Hovey, "a vol
unteer politician;" the corruption of the State
press; past Whig-Democrat corrupt combina
tions; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1843 Walker, Alexander. New Orleans. To Martin Van Bu-
AUG. 6 ren, Kinderhook. The late Democratic victory
in Louisiana; the State Constitution to be amend
ed; etc.; asking for Van Buren s report on the
judiciary system of New York. A. L. S. 3 p.
1843 Anderson, H[ugh] J. Belfast, [Me.] To Martin Van Buren,
AUG. 6 [Kinderhook]. The character and standing of
Wheeler, of Bangor; the late State Convention;
the nomination for governor; delegates to the
National Convention from several counties ; Van
Buren s favorable chances; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1843 Wallace, Rob[er]t. Longwood, [Ky.] To Martin Van
AUG. 10 Buren, Lindenwald. A district Democratic vic
tory; Van Buren s strength; the January Con
vention and Johnson s nomination ; circumstances
connected with Van Buren s visit to Cincinnati,
[1842]; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 477
1843 Carr, Thomas N. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
AUG. 14 [Kinderhook]. The ward conventions for Wed
nesday following, to choose delegates to the
Syracuse Convention; office-holders and Irish
opposition to Van Buren; the Plebeian; Mc-
Kean s promised attack on Van Buren; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p.
1843 Taylor, Geo[rge] W. Kanawha Salines, Va. To Martin
AUG. 16 Van Buren, Kinderhook. Late proceedings of
the American Colonization Society; the Rev.
Stuart Robinson s speech on Clay s support of
the movement; inquiry as to Van Buren s con
nection therewith; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1843 [Democratic State Central Committee of Connecticut.
AUG. 17 Hartford ?] Announcement of the Democratic
State Convention, Middletown, Oct. 25, [1843].
Printed; in the Hartford Times, 1843, Aug. 19.
. Printed ; in the Norwich News, Aug. 24.
1843 Polk, James K[nox]. Columbia, Tenn. To Mfartin] Van
AUG. 18 Buren, Kinderhook. Cause and meaning of the
Democratic defeat in Tennessee; the State Con
vention; the time for the National Convention;
hopes for Tennessee Democracy; Gen. Jackson s
health; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1843 Hartford [Conn.] Times. Clipping, containing: [1] [Con-
AUG. 19 necticut] State Central Committee, Announce
ment (Aug. 17, 1843) ; [2] Editorial: " Democracy
United." 1 column.
1843 Fairfield, John. Saco, [Me.] To M[artin] Van Buren,
AUG. 19 Kinderhook. The character of the Maine dele
gation to the Baltimore Convention; conditions
in the State; bad news from Tennessee; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p.
1843 Furness, Gardner. Fairfield, [Pa.] To Martin Van Bu-
AUG. 20 ren, Kinderhook. Considerations in favor of
Van Buren s nomination; Porter s unsatisfac
tory administration; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1843 Kendall, Amos. Washington. To [Martin Van Buren,
AUG. 20 Kinderhook]. A workmen s Democratic asso
ciation in the District ; the Van Buren and Cal-
houn factions controversy; a proffer of the House
printing by a Tyler-Calhoun man; Blair s sus-
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Kendall, Amos Continued.
picions and party standing; Tyler-phobia at Al
bany; the necessity of a change in the Globe s
policy; personal matters; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1843 Hammond, Jabez D[elano]. Cherry Valley, [N. Y.] " Re-
AUG. 21 joinder of Judge Hammond to the defence of
Judge Spencer." Printed; in The New World,
1843, Sept. 2. 3 p. (With: Hammond to Van
Buren, 1843, Sept. 17).
1843 The Norwich, Conn., News. Clipping, containing: [1]
AUG. 24 [Connecticut Democratic] State Central Com
mittee, Announcement, Aug. 17, 1843; [2] Edi
torial: State Convention."
1843 Danforth, John. New London, Conn. To Martin Van
AUG. 24 Buren, [Kinderhook]. The Connecticut State
Democratic Convention ; factional views as to the
mode of electing delegates to the National Con
vention; forecast as to delegates politics; the
time for the National Convention; etc. A. L. S.
2 p.
1843 Birchard, M[atthew]. Warren, O. To M[artin] Van
AUG. 31 Buren, Kinderhook. Van Buren s strength in
Ohio; the character of the population; Whig
maneuvers; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1843 Bancroft, George. Boston. To Martin Van Buren, Kin-
SEFT. 1 derhook. Democracy cannot be corrupted from
its preferences; Lincoln and the Tyler Adminis
tration; blushes for his political associates; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p. (Printed: Mass. Hist. Soc., Pro
ceedings, v. 42, p. 412-13).
1843 Ross, Henry. Doylestown, [Pa.] To Henry Simpson and
SEPT - 2 others, Philadelphia. Acknowledging the re
ceipt of the Philadelphia Hickory Club s ad
dress; approval of the beginning of organization
of the Democratic party, and of Van Buren as
the legitimate candidate; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1843 Billings, Noyes. New London, Conn. To Martin Van
SEPT - 4 Buren, Kinderhook. Efforts to counteract the
injurious effects of hostile representations as to
Van Buren s appointive policy if elected; the
duty of Democrats in view of the course of the
Express and other Whig papers in concentrating
factions against Van Buren; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
"Private."
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN
479
1843 Flagg, A[zariah] C[utting]. Albany. To M[artin] Van
SEPT. 4 Buren, Kinderhook. The State Convention;
hopes for party harmony; ill-advised action of
Governor Bouck s friends and of the Argus; an
article on finance in the Evening Post; adher
ence to the policy of 1842; tolls of 1843; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p.
1843 Forsyth, John. Columbus, Ga. To Martin Van Buren,
SEPT. 7 Kinderhook. Wishes for Van Buren s success;
the political complexion of the State delegates
to the National Convention; Van Buren s real
strength in the State; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1843 Van Buren, M[artin]. Lindenwald. To Andrew Jackson,
t SEPT. 8 If Hermitage. Political practices in Massachusetts
adopted by the Administration; the Tennessee
election unable to do harm; report of Jackson s
death; his own farm and personal matters; the
difference between Blair and Kendall; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p.
1843 Norvell, John. Detroit, [Mich.] To Martin Van Buren, 1
SEPT. 10 [Kinderhook]. Michigan politics; the Demo
cratic State Convention; nominations for State
officers; the choice of delegates to the National
Convention; the relative strength of the presi
dential candidates; feeling in the West on the
Washington Treaty, the Oregon question; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1843 Ford, Thomas. Springfield, 111. To Martin Van Buren,
SEPT. 11 Kinderhook. State politics and executive pat
ronage; the political effect of Van Buren s visit;
the choice of delegates to the National Conven
tion; Johnson s following; Van Buren s strength;
Tyler s misuse of executive patronage; etc.
L L. S. 3 p.
1843 Roane, W[illiam] H. Tree Hill, near Richmond. To
SEPT. 11 M[artin] Van Buren, Kinderhook. Political re
flections; his own unchanged loyalty to Van
Buren; Calhoun s presidential ambition; his
mistake in resigning from the United States
Senate; his political writings; Rhett s plans for
a paper in Washington; the Blair-Kendall diffi
culty; personal matters; etc. A. L. S. 7 p.
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1843 Lamb, Lingan Lee. Albany. To Martin Van Buren,
SEPT. 12 Kinderhook. The Syracuse Convention; New
York for Van Buren; the Federalist defeat in
Vermont; etc. A. L. S. 1 p.
1843 French, Benj[amin] V. Braintree, [Mass.] To Martin
SEPT. 12 Van Buren, Lindenwald. Massachusetts poli
tics; electioneering by Woodbury and others for
Calhoun and Tyler during the Winter session of
the Legislature; Van Buren Democratic counter-
moves; executive patronage; the State Conven
tion tomorrow; the press; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1843 Democratic State Convention of Massachusetts. Worces-
SEPT. 13 ter. Unofficial report of proceedings. Clipping
from the Boston Advertiser and Patriot, Sept.
14, 1843. 1 column.
1843 Van Buren, M[artin]. Lindenwald. To George Cham-
SEPT. 14 pl e y> [Xenia, O. ?] Subscribing for his paper.
A. L. S. 1 p. (On the reverse is a sentence
from a letter of Van Buren in regard to appoin
tive policy. A. Df.)
1843 Bancroft, George. Boston. To [Martin Van Buren, Kin-
SEPT. 14 derhook]. On the Democratic Convention at
Worcester. A. L. S. 3 p. (Printed: Mass.
Hist. Soc., Proceedings, v. 42, p. 413-415).
1843 Carr, Thomas N. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
SEPT. 15 [Kinderhook]. The Combination party s meet
ing [Sept. 14]; proposed Calhoun paper, etc.;
countermoves; the Van Buren associations; Mc-
Kean and Irish opposition to Van Buren; the
State Convention; Cabinet disagreements; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p.
1843 Leonard, Moses G. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
SEPT. 15 Kinderhook. The Tyler office-holders mass
meeting of protest against the Syracuse Conven
tion s action; Calhoun s following in New York;
their connection with the movement for division;
etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1843 Hammond, Jabez D[elano]. Cherry Valley, [N. Y.] To
SEPT. 17 Martin Van Buren, Lindenwald. Chief Justice
Spencer s attack upon the [Political History of
the State of New York}; Hammond s reply; an
alleged letter of Hammond to Van Buren on the
presidential election of 1812; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 481
1843 Billings, Noyes. New London, Conn. To Martin Van
SEPT. 18 Buren, Lindenwald. Articles in the Evening
Post, etc., on Van Buren s office-holding policy
if re-elected ; VanBuren sopposers; his strength;
personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1843 Martin, J. L. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Kin-
SEPT. 19 derhook. Congratulations upon the hopeful
political prospect; the failure of his paper; dan
gers of a party schism from the Calhoun people;
Blair s mistaken course; Ritchie a model; Rhett
and Hunter and the Spectator; offers to Martin;
etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1843 Law, John. Vincennes, [Ind.] To Martin Van Buren,
SEPT. 22 [Kinderhook]. An impolitic move in favor of
Gen. Cass as the Indiana candidate; the need of
harmony; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1843 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren,
SEPT. 22 [Kinderhook] . The New York Convention ; states
that will vote for Van Buren; Folk s strength as
a candidate for vice-president ; other candidates ;
Blair and Kendall; personal messages; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p. "Private."
1843 Letcher, John. Lexington, Va. To Thomas Ritchie,
SEPT. 23 Richmond. General satisfaction with the State
Convention s action; the Calhoun party s Texas
annexation correspondence plot; etc. A. L. S.
3 p.
1843 Jewett, Albert G. Bangor, [Me.] To Henry Simpson
SEPT. 23 and others, Philadelphia. Acknowledging the
receipt of the address; Van Buren s strength in
Maine; combined opposition to him; executive
patronage; the course of Pennsylvania in the
National Convention of 1844 ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1843 Mason, Stevens T. Selma, [Ala.] To Henry Simpson and
SEPT. 25 others, Philadelphia. Answering Simpson and
others to Mason, [1843, Aug.?] 25; the duty of
the Democracy of the Union to support Van
Buren; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1843 [Van Buren, Martin. Kinderhook]. To [Noyes Billings,
SEPT. ?] New London, Conn.] On his appointive policy
if re-elected. A. Df. 1 p. (Incomplete. With:
Billings to Van Buren, 1843, Sept. 4).
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1843 Albany, New York, Atlas. Announcement: An appeal to
SEPT. New York Democrats to increase its circulation.
Broadside. (With: Lamb to Van Buren, 1843,
Sept, 12).
[1843? Mobile [Alabama] Register. Editorial: "Mr. Van Buren. "
SEPT. ?] Reprint of a reprint with editorial comment in
the Hudson Gazette. 1 column.
1843 Wright, Silas. Canton, [O.] To Martin Van Buren,
OCT. 2 [Kinderhook]. The Syracuse Convention ; influ
ences tending to disunion and to harmony in
the State and National Democracy; personal
matters; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1843 Doolittle, James R. Warsaw, Wyoming Co., N. Y. To
OCT. 2 Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook. Asking the use
of Van Buren s name in the attempt to help Mrs.
Catharine Finch recover her share of an estate in
Holland; Van Buren the choice of the Democ
racy of Wyoming Co. ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1843 Stevenson, A[ndrew]. The Retreat, [Va.] To Martin Van
OCT. 8 Buren, Kinderhook. The public dinner given to
Mr. Hunter in King William [County] by Cal-
houn s friends; warning of the Texas annexation
plot; personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1843 Johnson, C[ave]. Clarksville, Tenn. To Martin Van Bu-
OCT. 9 pen, Kinderhook. Misrepresentations of the
Knoxville Argus; Van Buren and Polk the first
choice of Tennessee Democrats; the banks in
fluence; attempts to prove corruption against
Van Buren s administration by Congressional
committee reports; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1843 Brown, B. F., and N. Newton, Jr. Norwalk, O. To Mar-
OCT. 16 tin Van Buren, Lindenwald. Invitation to a
military convention at Norwalk on Nov. 3 to
agitate the Oregon question. L. S. 1 p.
1843 Roane, W[illiam] H. Tree Hill, Va. To M[artin] Van Bu-
OCT. 17 ren, Kinderhook. Sending a letter of Letcher
to Ritchie and an Enquirer [Oct.] 10, containing
Roane s letter to the King William "Calhoun-
ites"; the Texas annexation plot; the advis
ability of a countermove ; etc. A. L. S. 2 p .
1843 Barker, Geo[rge] W. Montpelier, [Vt.] To [Martin]
CT - 18 Van Buren, Kinderhook. Inclosing resolutions
passed at the State Convention, [Oct. 17]; dele
gates to the National Convention instructed for
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 483
Barker, Geo[rge] W. Continued.
Van Buren ; alleged and real grounds of opposi
tion to Van Buren; Johnson s expected visit;
etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1843 [Kendall, Amos]. Washington. Form of a letter sent to
OCT. 20 certain members of the House of Representatives
relative to the House printing. Copy. 1 p.
(With: Kendall to Van Buren, 1843, Nov. 5).
[1843 [Kentucky Yeoman]. Editorials: [1] " Virginia Politics";
c. OCT. 20?] [2] " Tennessee Mr. Van Buren." Clipping.
(With: Moore to Van Buren, 1843, Oct. 22).
1843 Jarvis, Russell. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Kin-
OCT. 20 derhook. The impropriety of a presidential can
didate s control of newspapers; Van Buren s
course contrasted with Calhoun s; Jarvis s real
wishes as to Van Buren s relation to a proposed
Democratic paper in New York; etc. ; answering
Van Buren to Jarvis, [1843, Oct.] 14. A. L. S.
3 p.
1843 Law, John. Vincennes, [Ind.] To Martin Van Buren,
OCT. 21 [Kinderhook]. A "straw vote" in favor of Van
Buren at a Sullivan County barbecue; the char
acter of the impending fight ; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
[1843 Scott County." Rejoinder to the editorials on "Vir-
c. OCT. 21?] ginia politics" and " Tennessee Mr. Van Bu
ren" in the Kentucky Yeoman [c. Oct. 20]. Clip
ping. (With: Moore to Van Buren, 1843,
Oct. 22).
1843 Moore, T[homas] P[atrick]. Harrodsburg, [Ky.] To M[ar-
CT - 22 tin] Van Buren, Kinderhook. Disgust with the
Johnson party s conduct in Kentucky; estimate
of Johnson s strength; Polk for Vice-President ;
Calhoun s weakness; etc.; inclosing a clipping
from the Kentucky Yeoman and a reply from
another newspaper. A. L. S. 2 p.
1843 Patton, Benj[ami]n, Jr. Pittsburg. To Martin Van Bu-
OCT. 23 ren, Kinderhook. Inclosing editorials from the
Harrisburg Democratic Union and the Pittsburg
Morning Post on the speakership for the next
Congress; articles of Judge Shaler (Cassius) fa
voring Buchanan ; Patton and a foreign appoint
ment; his successor as district attorney; Judge
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Patton, [Benj[ami]n, Jr. Continued.
Wilkins; the fight over second choice; N. S.
Rogers s unfortunate congressional canvass; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1843 Singleton, Jos[eph] J. Dahlonega, Ga. To Martin Van
OCT. 25 Buren, Kinderhook. Explanation of the late
Democratic defeat at the Georgia polls; a nomi
nating State convention soon to be called; Van
Buren the rightful candidate; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1843 Van Buren, M[artin]. Albany. To B. F. Brown and N.
OCT. 25 Newton, Jr., Norwalk, O. Declining their invi
tation to a military convention to discuss the
Oregon question. A. Df. 2 p. (Dated Oct. 28).
. Copy by Martin Van Buren, Jr. 3 p.
(Both with : Brown and Newton to Van Buren,
1843, Oct. 16).
1843 Rathbun, Geo[rge]. Auburn, [N. Y.] To [Martin Van
OCT. 26 Buren, Kinderhook]. Suggesting a hint to the
Governor to co-operate in restoring party har
mony in [Cayuga] County. A. L. S. 2 p.
1843 Vanderpoel, A[aron]. New York. To M[artin] Van Bu-
OCT. 26 ren, Kinderhook. Encouraging prospects; Jones s
chances as against Quackenbush ; Judge Thomp
son s illness; Spencer his probable successor in
the event of his death; Whig hopes; the tariff;
the Evening Post; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1843 Welles, Gideon. Hartford, [Conn.] To Martin Van Bu-
OCT. 26 ren, [Kinderhook]. The State Convention; Van
Buren resolutions and delegates to the National
Convention; personal and family matters; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1843 Van Buren, Martin. Lindenwald. To the Democratic
OCT. 26 Young Men of Tennessee. Declining their invi
tation to their State convention. A. Df. of Van
Buren, Abraham Van Buren, and Martin Van
Buren, Jr. 26 p. (Incomplete).
1843 Hammond, Jabez D[elano]. Cherry Valley, [N. Y.] To
OCT. 27 Martin Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. On Judge
Spencer s attack on the Political History of the
State of New York; Van Buren s conduct in
1812; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 485
1843 Bragg, J[ohn]. Mobile, [Ala.] To Martin Van Buren,
OCT - 28 Kinderhook. Impressions of the political situa
tion gathered from a Summer trip through Ohio,
Kentucky, Tennessee, and Western Virginia;
Clay s strength; Calhoun s plans; the Texas an
nexation plot; Campbell s opposition to Van
Buren; Calhoun, Crawford, and the Whig vic
tory in Georgia; Haywood s value; the Saunders-
Brown correspondence; asking Van Buren s aid
in a love-affair; etc. A. L. S. 7 p.
[1843] Bancroft, George. [Boston]. To M[artin] Van Buren,
CT - [Kinderhook]. Marshal Bertrand s visit; Web
ster and Woodbury ; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. (Printed :
Mass. Hist. Soc., Proceedings, v. 42, p. 416-417).
1843 Marcy, W[illiam] L[earned]. Albany. To M[artin] Van
Nov - ! Buren, [Kinderhook]. Efforts to restore harmony
in Cayuga Co. ; danger of losing New York City;
the political effect of Johnson s visit; a possible
situation for himself; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1843 Kendall, Amos. Washington. To M[artin] Van Buren,
Nov - 5 [Kinderhook]. Inclosing a form of a letter
[Oct. 20] sent to certain members of the House
in regard to the House printing; the Tyler-Cal-
houn coalition s plan to defeat Van Buren by
bringing out a third man; the Globe s course;
etc. A. L. S. 2 p. (Appended copy, 1 p.)
1843 - Gilpin, H[enry] D[ilwood]. Philadelphia. To Martin
Nov - 5 Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. On correspondence
printed in the Enquirer after passing through
Selden s hands; Howe s inquiry; Buchanan s
visit; his opinions on the candidates; Webster s
candidacy; Clay s prospects; Gilpin s article on
Van Buren in the second number of Kendall s
Extra Globe of 1840; personal messages; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p.
1843 Hudson, Tho[ma]s B. St. John s, [Mo.] To M[artin] Van
Nov - 6 Buren, Kinderhook. Factions in Missouri; Hud
son s course in the Legislature; Van Buren the
real choice of the Missouri Democracy; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1843 Daniel, P[eter] V[ivian]. Jackson, Miss. To M[artin]
Nov. 9 Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. The Democratic vic
tory in the Mississippi elections; Louisiana con-
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Daniel, Pfeter] V[ivian] Continued.
ditions; Kentucky and Clay; his own unjust
treatment by the Federal Government; his cir
cuit; personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1843 Gregory, W. O. Waterloo, N. C. To Martin Van Buren,
Nov. 9 Kinderhook. The demoralizing effect of banks
upon public morals; interrogatories to be pro
pounded to the presidential candidates; etc.
A. L. S. 2 p.
1843 Hoyt, L[orenzo. New York]. To M[artin] Van Buren,
Nov. 9 [Kinderhook]. The Democratic victory at the
New York polls; the vote of the National Ameri
can party and of the Calhoun men; John A.
King s defeat in Queens; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1843 Van Buren, Mfartin]. Lindenwald. To Andrew Jackson,
Nov. 10 Nashville. The results of the New York elec
tion. A. L. S. 3 p.
1843 Gilpin, H[enry] Dplwood]. Philadelphia. To Martin
Nov. 11 Van Buren, Lindenwald. The New York elec
tions; vice-presidential nomination at a meeting
of Cass s friends at Zanesville; articles in the
Harrisburg Argus and the Harrisburg Union;
the inquiries of [Howe]; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1843 Dickinson, D[aniel] S. Binghamton, [N. Y.] To Martin
Nov. 13 Van Buren, Kinderhook. The elections; condi
tions in [Broome] County; personal plans and
messages; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1843 Daniel, P[eter] Vfivian]. Jackson, Miss. To [Martin] Van
Nov. 15 Buren, [Kinderhook]. Erroneous views of Van
Buren s opinions on the tariff; Van Buren s and
Calhoun s prospects in Mississippi; etc. A. L. S.
2 p.
1843 Van Buren, John D[ash] and others. New York. To
Nov. 16 Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook. Invitation to
a dinner of the St. Nicholas Society, Dec. 6, [1843].
L. S. 1 p.
1843 Petrikin, David. Danville, Pa. To Martin Van Buren,
Nov. 18 Kinderhook. Congratulations on the New York
elections; forecast as to the State and National
elections in Pennsylvania; personal messages;
etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 487
1843 Paige, A[lonzo] C. Schenectady, [N. Y.] To Martin Van
Nov - 18 Buren, Kinderhook. On Gibson s inquiry; the
[Schenectady] County elections; etc. A. L. S.
3 p.
1843 Medary, S[amuel]. Columbus, O. To M[artin] Van Bu-
Nov. 19 pen, Kinderhook. Congratulations on the New
York elections; the County Convention, [Nov.
18]; a Cass meeting at Zanesville; visit of J. Q.
Adams; the Ohio elections; Kendall s candidacy
for the congressional printing; personal mes
sages; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1843 [Wright, Silas]. Albany. To Martin Van Buren, Kin-
Nov. 20 derhook. Arrival at Albany; his departure for
Kinderhook tomorrow; etc. A. L. S. 1 p.
(Signature torn away).
1843 Hana, A. C. Elizabethtown, [N. Y. ?] To M[artin] Van
Nov. 20 Buren, Kinderhook. The bearing of the Texas
question on the presidential campaign; the Mus-
kingum, O., Democratic meeting; the abolition
feeling and Clay s chances in [New York]; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1843 Van Buren, John D[ash]. New York. To Martin Van
Nov. 23 Buren, [Kinderhook]. Transmitting the invita
tion [Nov. 16] from the Stewards of the St.
Nicholas Society to the Society s dinner, [Dec. 6].
A. L. S. 2 p.
1843 Paige, A[lonzo] C. Schenectady, [N. Y.] To Martin Van
Nov. 25 Buren, Kinderhook. The publication in the
Argus of the letter inquired about by Gibson;
the reasons for the [Schenectady] County defeat;
result of the State elections; harmony necessary
to elect Van Buren; personal messages; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p.
1843 " Mass meeting in Carroll County. Annexation of Texas."
Nov. 25 Printed. 2 p. (With: Sanders and others to
Van Buren, 1843, Nov. 25).
1843 Sanders, Geo[rge] N. Ghent, Carroll Co., Ky. To Martin
Nov. 25 Van Buren, Kinderhook. Transmitting proceed
ings of a mass meeting in Carroll Co. on the an
nexation of Texas, Nov. 25 ; asking Van Buren s
views on annexation. Copy. 1 p.
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1843 Brown, A[lbert] Gfallatin]. Gallatin, Miss. To M[artin]
Nov. 25 Van Buren, Kinderhook. The State elections;
Van Buren s strength; the defection of Gwin,
Gholson, and Howard to the Calhoun party; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1843 Selden, W[illiam]. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
Nov. 25 [Kinderhook]. [Woodbury s] treachery; the
Spectator s fire upon Van Buren; Calhoun s vain
hopes; dangers in a Whig Federal administra
tion; estimate of Clay s, Webster s, Benton s and
Gales s characters ; Blair s impolitic attacks upon
Tyler; the Texas question; Allen s estimate of
Clay s chances; underground political workers;
Tvler s preference for president; etc. A. L. S.
12 p.
1843 Poinsett, J[oel] R[oberts]. White House, Pedee, [S. C.]
Nov. 25 To [Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook]. The mild
weather; Calhoun s prospects; overtures to
Poinsett in regard to the vice-presidency; farm
ing experiments ; personal messages ; etc. A. L. S.
4 p.
1843 Forsyth, John. Milledgeville, Ga. To M[artin] Van Bu-
Nov. 26 ren, [Kinderhook]. Democratic defeat due to
the Calhoun party; Van Buren s strength in
Georgia; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1843 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To M[artin] Van Buren,
Nov. 29 [Kinderhook]. Why the Nashville Convention
did not declare openly for Van Buren and Polk ;
a plot in behalf of Cass; the distribution of states
among the candidates; Polk s strength; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p. "Confidential."
1843 Ingersoll, R[alph] I. New Haven, Conn. To Martin Van
Nov. 30 Buren, Kinderhook. Sending an article on the
tariff; the injustice of the ad valorem duties;
Clay s Georgia correspondence; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
. Copy by Martin Van. Buren, Jr. 4 p.
1843 Polk, James K[nox]. Columbia, Tenn. To M[artin] Van
Nov. 30 Buren, Kinderhook. The State Convention,
[Nov.] 23; uninstructed delegates to the Balti
more Convention; their preferences; the Whig
Legislature s influence upon Whig fortunes; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p.
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 489
[1843? New York elections. On the significance of the coming
Nov - ? ] [New York] city elections; the reasoning of the
Calhoun party. Newspaper clipping.
1843 Peters, Rich[ar]d. Philadelphia. " The statutes of the
Nov - United States at large [prospectus]." D. S.
(printed). 2 p. (With: Peters to Van Buren,
1843, Dec. 5).
1843 Marcy, W[illiam] L[earned]. Albany. To M[artin] Van
DEC. 1 Buren, [Kinderhook]. News from Washington;
Spencer s treasury-note currency hobby; John
son s waning popularity; the Blair-Kendall ri
valry; Blair s quandary on the Texas question;
the speakership of the New York Legislature;
etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1843 Thomas, Francis. Annapolis, [Md.] Correspondence with
DEC. 5-21 a friend in Richmond and Governor McDowell
in regard to a separation between Thomas and
his wife, McDowell s daughter. Printed. 1 p.
(Addressed to Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook).
1843 Peters, Rich[ard]. Philadelphia, To Martin Van Buren,
DEC. 5 Kinderhook. Sending a prospectus of the United
States Statutes at Large; asking for a letter favor
ing the work. A. L. S. 1 p.
1843 Smith, A. W. Covington, Tipton Co., Tenn. To Martin
DEC. 5 Van Buren, Kinderhook. Asking for a certified
copy of the New York Legislature s instructions
to Van Buren for his tariff vote in 1828 ; Smith s
political activity and influence in Tipton County;
etc, A. L. S. 3 p.
1843 Johnston, John W. Barryville, [N. Y.] To Mfartin] Van
DEC. 6 Buren, Kinderhook. Reflections upon the po
litical situation. A. L. S. 2 p.
1843 Democratic Central Committee of New York, Central
DEC. 6 Committee of Correspondence. New York.
Circular of announcement of the Gazette, a Cal
houn daily paper; questions on presidential pref
erence and the choice of delegates to the Balti
more Convention. Broadside.
1843 Wright, Silas. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
DEC. 6 [Kinderhook]. The election of the Speaker; a
caucus of the Republican members of the House;
nominations; etc. A. L. S. 1 p.
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1843 Booth, John B. Goslien. To Martin Van Buren, [Kin-
DEC. 8 derhook]. The defection of the Independent
Journal to the Calhoun party; soliciting support
for the newly-established Democratic Standard.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1843 Sullivan, J[ohn] L. New York. To [Martin] Van Bu-
DEC. 8 ren, Kinderhook. Sending a copy of part of a
letter from Dixon H. Lewis on the tariff; views
on the proper policy of the Calhoun party; per
sonal matters ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1843 Parker, A[masa] J. Delhi, tN T . Y.] To Martin Van Buren,
DEC. 9 Kinderhook. Asking Van Buren s neutrality in
the contest between Parker and Hogeboom for
the circuit judgeship of the district. A. L. S.
2 p.
1843 Skerrett, David E., and others. Philadelphia. To Mar-
DEC. 9 tin Van Buren, Kinderhook. Sending an address
of the Executive Committee of the Democratic
citizens of the City and County of Philadelphia.
L. S. 2 p.
1843 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Washington. To Martin Van
DEC. 10 Buren, Kinderhook. The organization of the
House; its significance in connection with the
presidential election; Blair s re-election as
printer to the House against [Kendall s] opposi
tion; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1843 Gilpin, H[enry] D[ilwood]. Philadelphia. To Martin
DEC. 10 Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Urging an answer to
the Address of the Executive Committee ; former
jealousy between them and the Hickory Club;
the situation in Washington; the Portsmouth
meeting ; the outlook in South Carolina ; the be
ginning of the campaign; asking for pamphlets
on the Glentworth frauds and the Brodhead af
fair; the desirability of holding the presidential
elections on the same day in all the states; the
celebration of Van Buren s birthday; Buchan
an s prospects; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1843 Martin, Geo[rge] H. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Bu-
DEC. 11 re n, Kinderhook. Promising a tree ; Van Bu
ren s presidential prospects; etc.; including an
extract from a letter of John Slidell, Louisiana.
A. L. S. 2 p.
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1843 Hallett,W[illiam]R. Mobile, [Ala.] To Martin Van Buren,
DEC - 13 Kinderhook. The nomination of Van Buren and
King by the Tuscaloosa Convention ; bad feeling
in the South in regard to the tariff resolutions at
Syracuse; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1843 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To [David C. Skerrett
DEC - 13 and others, Philadelphia]. Answering their let
ter transmitting the address of the Democratic
Citizens of the City and County of Philadelphia.
A. Df. 3 p. (With: Skerrett and others to Van
Buren, 1843, Dec. 9).
1843 Bragg, J[ohn]. Mobile, [Ala.] To Martin Van Buren,
DEC - 14 Kinderhook. Van Buren s majority in the State
Convention; the delegates to the Baltimore Con
vention; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1843 Davis, John. Davisville, [Pa.] To Martin Van Buren,
DEC - 14 Kinderhook. The organization of the House;
its bearing upon the presidential question and the
succession in 1848; his own defeat; his letter to
the Philadelphia Committee; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1843 Lloyd, R. L., and others. Northern Liberties, [Philadel-
DEC. 16 phia Co., Pa.] To Martin Van Buren, Kinder-
hook. Invitation to a Democratic public dinner
on the anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans,
[Jan. 8, 1844]. L. S. 2 p.
1843 Petrikin, D[avid]. Danville. To Henry D. Gilpin, Phila-
DEC. 18 delphia. The presidential and the gubernatorial
situation in Pennsylvania; executive patronage;
etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1843 Cheatham, L. P. Nashville, [Term.] To [Martin Van Bu-
DE C. 22 r en, Kinderhook]. The late State Convention;
delegates to the Baltimore Convention; failure
in the State elections; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1843 Hammond, Jfames] Hfenry]. Columbia, [S. C.] To M[ar-
DEC - 24 tin] Van Buren, Lindenwald. Thanks for a new
edition of [George] Bommer s [New Method?];
farming experiments; late movement on the
State Bank; the presidential situation in [South
Carolina]; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1843 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To John L. O Sul-
DEC. 25 livan, [New York]. Answering O Sullivan to
Van Buren, [1843], Dec. 8, inclosing Dixon H.
Lewis s letter on the tariff. A. Df. 4 p. (With:
O Sullivan to Van Buren, 1843, Dec. 8).
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[1843?] Wentworth, John. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
DEC. 26 Kinderhook. Inclosing a newspaper clipping on
Van Buren s vote in the United States Senate on
the pre-emption bills; the best mode of meeting
the Whig attack ; prospects for the presidential
nomination; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. (Clipping ap
pended) .
1843 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To , [Albany?]
DEC. 27 Declining an invitation to a meeting at the Cap
itol in Albany on the first Wednesday in Jan
uary, [1844], "in defence of Irish freedom and
the rights of man." A. Df. 4 p.
1843 Pittsburgh [Pa.] Gazette. News notes and editorials on
DEC. 29 the Butler Co. Democratic Whig meeting, [Dec.]
13; "Anti-abolition Mob Law" [proceedings at
a public meeting in Lewis Co., Mo., Nov. 3]; the
Oregon expedition; South Carolina measures
against the entrance of free negroes; J. R. Gid-
dings and Henry Clay; Van Buren, Buchanan,
the "Locofocos"; anti-Masons; Pennsylvania
finances; Calhoun; the annexation of Texas; the
Smithsonian legacy; etc. 4 p.
1843 Austin, W[illia]m E., and others. Pittsburg. To M[artin]
DEC. Van Buren, Kinderhook. Inquiry addressed to
the presidential candidates in behalf of the citi
zens of Allegheny County, Pa., in regard to views
on the annexation of Texas. L. S. 1 p.
[1843 ? Fairfield, J[ohn. Washington ?] To M[artin] Van Buren,
DEC. ?] [Kinderhook]. On a rumor connecting the writer
with the Navy Department ; transmitting a letter
from Judge [Ether] Shepley. A. L. S. 3 p.
[1843?] [Van Buren, Martin. Kinderhook?] To- . Answer
ing a letter of congratulation [on Republican
election victory ?]; the distribution bill; etc. A.
Df. 2 p. (Fragment).
[1843?] [Van Buren, Martin. Kinderhook?] To Christian Schmale,
Wilkes Barre, Pa. Answering a suggestion on
the utility of a Democratic paper at [Harris-
burg] ; his own views of the impropriety of pecu
niary connection with the public press. A. D.
2 p.
[1843?] [Van Buren, Martin. Kinderhook]. Answer to interroga
tories in Kendall v. Stokes. A. Df. 5 p. (See:
U. S. Sup. Ct. Rep. 12 Peters, 524, 3 Howard, 87) .
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1844 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To [R. L. Lloyd and
JAN - l others], Northern Liberties, [Philadelphia Coun
ty, Pa.] Declining their invitation to an anni
versary celebration of the Battle of New Orleans
[Jan. 8, 1844]. A. Dr. 2 p. (With : Lloyd and
others to Van Buren, 1843, Dec. 16).
1844 Browne, O. II. Pittsburg, Pa. To M[artin] Van Buren,
JAN. 1 Kinderhook. Buchanan s withdrawal: a meet
ing of Buchanan men on [Dec.] 30; a meeting of
Van Buren men on [Jan.] 13; the attitude of the
Aurora and of the Morning Post; etc. A. L. S.
2 p.
1844 Hubbard, Henry. Charlestown, [N. H.] To Martin Van
JAN. 2 Buren, Kinderhook. Introducing H[enry] Hub-
bard, Jr; his own hope for Van Buren s nomina
tion. A. L. S. 3 p.
1844 Wright, Silas. Washington, D. C. To Martin Van Bu-
JAN. 2 ren, [Kinderhook]. New Year s day at the Presi
dent s House; Van Buren made a candidate for
the vacancy on the Supreme Bench; information
derived from Mason of Michigan; an account of
the interview; Spencer s name to be sent in; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
[1844] Thomas, Francis. Annapolis. To M[artin] Van Buren,
JAN. 4 [Kinderhook]. Inclosing Benton to Thomas,
1841, Mar. 12, etc.; asking information as to an
interview described by Benton. A. L. S. 2 p.
1844 The Patriot, Mount Clemens, [Mich.] [1] Editorial:
JAN. 5 "Locofoco National Convention", commenting
upon a reprinted article from the Albany Journal;
[2] Grovier, I. J., and Ira Stout, " Democratic
Meeting [at Mount Clemens to elect delegates to
the County Convention, Jan. 3]." Clipping.
1844 Pickens, F[rancis] W. Edgewood, [Edgefield, S. C.] To
JAN. 5 Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook. Political con
fusion in Washington; fears for the Republican
party; personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
(Personal seal attached) .
1844 Gilpin, H[enry] D[ilwood]. Philadelphia. To Martin Van
JAN. 6 Buren, [Kinderhook]. Inclosing letters lent by
Chairman Skerrett and a pamphlet copy of the
late address; a Life of Van Buren and a Van
Buren Almanac soon to be issued; Horn s letter
from Buchanan on his withdrawal; delegates to
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Gilpin, H[enry] Dfilwood] Continued.
Harrisburg; the presidential and the guberna
torial question; organization; William Gilpin s
exploit at "Rock Independence"; personal mes
sages; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
[1844 Ritchie, Thomas. Richmond. To Hugh A. Garland,
JAN. 8] Petersburg, [Va.] Suggestions for an address
and for queries to be put to Van Buren. A. L. S.
3 p. (Appended is a note transmitting the above
letter to Van Buren; with: Garland to Van
Buren, 1844, Jan. 12).
1844 Wright, Silas. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
JAN. 8 [Kinderhook]. Sanford and his paper; the South
and the tariff; his own work at preparing a new
tariff; importance given to words; the justice
ship; the Whig bargain; etc. A. L. S. 5 p.
1844 Thomas, Burton A. West Sand Lake, N. Y. To Martin
JAN. 8 Van Buren, Kinderhook. The " anti-rent" ex
citement in Rensselaer and Albany Counties;
etc. ; Van Buren s opinion on the Van Rensselaer
claims desired. A. L. S. 2 p.
1844 Snowden, James Ross. House of Representatives, Harris-
JAN. 8 burg, [Pa.] To Martin Van Buren, [Kinderhook].
Ross s political record; Porter s loss of standing;
Buchanan s withdrawal; organization of the
Democratic members of the State Legislature;
advice to Democratic editors to come out for
Van Buren ; work for rival candidates ; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p.
1844 Knapp, H. S. Kalida, Putnam Co., N. Y. To M[artin]
JAN. 9 Van Buren, Kinderhook, N. Y. An article cred
ited to the New York Plebeian on "Van Buren s
Private Life"; his own determination to sup
port Van Buren despite personally unfavorable
opinion. A. L. S. 2 p.
1844 Van Buren, Mfartin]. Lindenwald. To Silas Wright,
JAN. 9 [Washington]. On the revision of the tariff;
his own disinclination to obtrude his opinion on
Congress; etc. A. Df. S. 3 p.
1844 Nicolson, John B. Boston. To Martin Van Buren,
J AN - 10 [Kinderhook]. Sending a copy of an extract
from a letter of Buchanan on his determination
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 495
Nicolson, John B. Continued.
to support the Convention nominee, etc.; his
own confidence in Van Buren s prospects ; naval
duties; personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1844 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To [Francis Thomas,
JAN- ll Annapolis]. Answering Thomas to Van Buren,
[1844, Jan. 4]. A. Df. 2 p. (Incomplete.
With the letter answered).
1844 Wright, W[illia]m. Boston. To Martin Van Buren,
JAN- 12 Kinderhook. Asking the truth of the state
ments in the Boston Post [Jan. 1.3], as to the
investigation by the United States Treasury
Department of the "land fraud " of the Common
wealth Bank in which Wright was an accuser.
A. L. S. 2 p.
1844 Garland, H[ugh] A. Petersburg, [Va.] To [Martin] Van
JAN. 12 Buren, Kinderhook. A history of his favorable
opinion of Van Buren; questions on the inter
pretation of the answers to the Indiana interroga
tories; the uncertainty of Van Buren s nomina
tion; etc.; inclosing Ritchie to Garland, [1844,
Jan. 8]. L. S. 5 p.
1844 Law, John. Indianapolis, [Ind.] To Martin Van Buren,
JAN. 12 Kinderhook. The State Convention, [Jan.] 8;
explanation of one resolution ; reasons for refus
ing nomination as an elector; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
"Private."
1844 M Lane, Allen, Jr. Platte City, Mo. To M[artin] Van
JAN. 12 Buren, [Kinderhook]. Answering Van Buren s
note, 1843, Nov. 15; promising a copy of the
Platte Eagle reporting the proceedings in Platte
County; McLane s history since leaving the
Navy; the Platte Argus projected; personal mes
sages; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1844 Van Buren, M[artin]. Lindenwald. To Andrew Jackson,
JAN. 13 Hermitage. Congratulations on the passage of
Ingersoll s bill for refunding his fine; the people
not ungrateful; an harmonious convention in
prospect; consideration for his health; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p.
1844 Foster, W[illia]m. Boston. To Martin Van Buren,
JAN. 15 Kinderhook. William Wright s good work for
Democracy in Boston; opposition to Henshaw s
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Foster, W[illia]m Continued.
nomination ; its ill effect on the Bay State Demo
crat and the success of the party if effected; etc.
A. L. S. 2 p.
1844 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To [William Wright,
JAN. 16 Boston]. Referring Wright to the Treasury De
partment files for information in reference to the
Government s alleged investigation of the Com
monwealth Bank frauds. A. Df. 2 p. (With:
Wright to Van Buren, 1844, Jan. 12).
1844 Snowden, James Ross, and others. Harrisburg, [Pa.] To
JAN. 19 Martin Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Transmitting
the proceedings of a State Democratic mass meet
ing at Harrisburg, [Jan. 7]. L. S. 3 p.
1844 Arusmont, F[rances] W[right] d [Madame]. Cincinnati.
JAN. 19 To Martin Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. On the
advisability of so amending the Federal Consti
tution as to provide for the adjustment of differ
ences between North and South; personal mat
ters; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1844 Snowden, James R[oss]. House of Representatives, Har-
JAN. 20 risburg, [Pa.] To Martin Van Buren, [Kinder-
hook]. Transmitting a letter and paper relative
to demonstrations in Van Buren s favor ; Johnson
for vice-president; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1844 Salisbury, Seth. Harrisburg, Pa. To Martin Van Bu-
JAN. 21 ren, Kinderhook. The Van Buren movement in
Pennsylvania; Johnson s Brightness;" etc.
A. L. S. 1 p. "Confidential."
1844 Little, W. E. Joliet, Will Co., 111. To Martin Van Bu-
JAN. 21 ren, Lindenwald. Asking for a statement as to
Van Buren s appointive policy if elected. A. L. S.
2 p.
1844 Schwarz, J. E. Spring W T ells, near Detroit, Mich. To
JAN. 22 Martin Van Buren, Lindenwald. Congratula
tions on the result of the Michigan State Con
vention; giving the vote, suppressed from the
printed proceedings out of consideration for
Cass. A. L. S. 2 p.
1844 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To [William H.]
JAN. 24 Roane, [Tree Hill, near Richmond, Va.] As to
Garland s questions on the tariff; his own dis
approval of the course proposed; a reference to
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 497
[Van Buren, Martin] Continued.
his Indiana letter; his entire willingness to lay
his opinions before the public; the game of the
Whigs; etc. A. Df. 8 p. "Confidential."
1844 Brown, Ethan A[llen]. Parterre, near Rising Sun, Ind.
JAN. 25 To John Law, Vincennes, Ind. The presidential
situation; the necessity for vigorous effort on
the part of the Democrats; Law s appointment
as judge; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1844 Wait, William S. Greenville, Bond Co., 111. To M[artin]
JAN. 25 Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Sending a copy of
proceedings of the Circuit Convention; Johnson s
willingness to accept the second place; the tariff
question in the West; Whig advantage in the
present prosperity; Johnson s qualification for
the presidency in view of the possibility of his
influencing legislation favorable to labor and
farming interests ; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1844 Fry, Jacob, Jr. Trappe, Montgomery Co., Pa. To M[ar-
JAN. 25 tin] Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Suggestions for
the campaign; the important bearing of the
gubernatorial upon the presidential nomination
and election. A. L. S. 4 p.
1844 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To Silas Wright,
JAN. 25 [Washington]. As to the case of Mr. Harris;
Jackson s confidence in him; the history of the
subsequent events; as to Poinsett s course in
the matter; etc. A. Dr. 6 p.
1844 Anderson, H[ugh] J. Augusta, [Me.] To Martin Van
JAN. 27 Buren, [Kinderhook]. The political atmosphere
in Maine; executive patronage; etc. A. L. S.
3 p.
1844 Bay, S. Mansfield. Jefferson City, Mo. To Martin Van
JAN. 28 Buren, Kinderhook. Asking for documents
bearing upon Van Buren s political record;
sending an article, "Mr Van Buren and his
traducer William C. Kives," in the Jefferson
Enquirer. A. L. S. 3 p.
1844 Walters, W. Springfield, 111. To Martin Van Buren,
JAN. 29 Lindenwald. Accompanying Walters and Web
er s letter to Van Buren, suggesting a denial of
a current rumor as to Van Buren s tariff vote
in 1828; the importance of the tariff question in
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Walters, W. Continued.
Illinois; the Mormon vote; Walters s vote in the
Baltimore Convention, May, 1844; his financial
embarrassments as bondsman of the defaulter
Linn; personal matters; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
[1844 [Van Buren, Martin. Kinderhook]. To [James Ross
JAN. 29] Snowden and others, Harrisburg, Pa.] Ac
knowledging proceedings of the State Democratic
mass meeting at Harrisburg, [Jan.] 17. A. Df.
of Angelica Van Buren. 10 p. (Incomplete;
with: Snowden and others to Van Buren, 1844,
Jan. 19).
. Printed; in the Kentucky Yeoman, 1844,
Apr. 11. (With: Sanders and others to Van
Buren, 1844, April 10).
1844 Walters and Weber. Springfield, 111. To Martin Van Bu-
JAN. 29 ren, Lindenwald. Suggesting a denial of the
statement that Van Buren procured tariff vote
instructions in 1828. A. L. S. 1 p.
1844 Hudson, John T. Buffalo, [N. Y.] To M[artin] Van Bu-
JAN. 29 ren, Kinderhook. Inquiring as to Van Buren s
views on Masonry and the feasibility of address
ing to him a formal inquiry, with a view to cap
turing the anti-Masonic vote. A. L. S. 3 p.
1844 Hallett,W[illiam] R. Mobile, [Ala.] To Martin Van Bu-
JAN. 31 ren, Kinderhook. Calhoun s chances small ; tariff
and abolition petitions in Congress ; Mobile news
papers; Ritchie s efforts to arouse Virginia; er
rors in "his statement; Clay s election tour; etc.
A. L. S. 2 p.
1844 Smith, H[enry] K. Buffalo. To M[artin] Van Buren,
JAN. 31 [Kinderhook]. A Johnson meeting; another
meeting of Democrats and a second Johnson
meeting; Bishop Hughes s opposition; etc.
A. L. S. 4 p.
[1844? Editorial: "The presidency"; Clay and the Whigs; Van
JAN. ?] Buren and Calhoun; etc. Newspaper clipping.
1844 Ingersoll, C[harles] J[ared]. Washington. [To Martin
FEB. l y an Buren, Kinderhook]. Some abuse received
by himself; a visit to the Drawing-room; Tyler
on a third party; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
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1844 Ranney, N[athan]. St. Louis. To Martin Van Buren,
FEB. 2 Kmderhook. The unfavorable side; his own
fear of defeat should Van Buren secure the nomi
nation; the advisabilty of withdrawal; conse
quences of another defeat; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1844 Slidell, John. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Lin-
FEB. 2 denwald. The Louisiana Convention; Calhoun s
strength ; what is needed to conciliate his follow
ers; the tariff; the course of Beardsley and Da
vis; rule 21; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.
1844 Van Buren, Martin. Albany. To - . Acknowledg-
FEB. 2 ment of a letter; his position on questions known.
A. Df. 2 p.
1844 Bond County, 111., General Meeting. Greenville, 111.
FEB. 3 Form of "The Memorial of the People of Illi
nois to the Congress of the United States."
Printed; in the Garlyle Beacon Extra, 1844,
Mar. 12. (A part of: Wait and others, Circular,
1844, Mar. 5; with: Wait to Van Buren, 1844,
Mar. 30).
1844 Roane, W[illiam] H. Kichmond. To M[artin] Van Buren,
FEB. 3 [Kinderhook]. The Virginia Convention; approval
of not noticing Ritchie and Garland s queries; Cal
houn s letter; the vote of Virginia assured; con
cessions to the Calhoun wing; Ritchie s treat
ment of the Calhoun letter; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1844 Hoyne, Philip A. Galena, 111. To Martin Van Buren,
FEB. 4 Lindenwald. Questions on the annexation of
Texas and the occupation of Oregon territory.
A. L. S. 1 p.
1844 Bragg, J[ohn]. Mobile, [Ala.] To Martin Van Buren,
FEB. 4 [Kinderhook]. His own affair with Miss B ;
the reception of Calhoun s address; Governor
Fitzpatrick; Clay s visit to New Orleans; Poin-
dexter on Rives; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1844 Selby, Lloyd. Warrenton, Miss. To Martin Van Buren,
FEB. 4 Lindenwald. The tariff; the course of Van Bu-
ren s friends in New York prejudicial; questions
on the tariff; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1844 Vanderpoel, A[aron]. New York. To Martin Van Buren,
FEB. 5 Kinderhook. Sending Cassedy s letter; the
Whigs disappointed in Calhoun s letter; the
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Vanderpoel, Afaron] Continued.
situation in New York; appointments by the
governor; Webster to have an office in New
York; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1844 Cassedy, Samfuel]. Jersey City. To Aaron Vanderpoel,
FEB. 5 New York. Asking whether Van Buren, on the
last day of his term, nominated Francis Price
for collector of customs at Jersey City; Dr. Cor-
nelison; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1844 Johnson, James H. C. Warren, O. To Martin Van Bu-
FEB. 5 ren, Kinderhook. Objection to dictation by
leaders; in favor of Kichard M. Johnson; etc.
A. L. S. 2 p.
1844 Nicolson, John B. Boston. To Martin Van Buren,
FEB. 6 [Kinderhook]. Communicating an extract
(copy) of a letter on Van Buren; Webster s let
ter; the withdrawal of Calhoun; Wise s speech;
Kantoul; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. (including the
extract) .
1844 Beaumont, A[ndrew]. Harrisburg, Pa. To M[artin] Van
FEB. 7 Buren, [Kinderhook]. Congratulations ; his own
faith in Pennsylvania s attachment to Van
Buren; Muhlenburg s nomination for the gov
ernorship; the canal interest; Dr. Petrikin s ill
ness; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
1844 Garland, H[ugh] A. Petersburg, [Va.] To [Martin] Van
FEB. 7 Buren, [Kinderhook]. The Virginia Convention;
the effect of Calhoun s letter; the author of the
address; Virginia assured; his own wish to pre
pare the address for the Baltimore Convention;
etc, A. L. S. 4 p.
1844 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren,
FEB. 7 Lindenwald. His health.; the vote to refund the
fine imposed by Judge Hall; the Baltimore Con
vention; a letter of William C. Rives; Johnson
will not add strength to the ticket; James K.
Polk; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1844 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To [W. E. Little,
FEB. 7 Joliet, 111.] Defining his appointive policy if
elected. A. Df. 2 p. (With: Little to Van
Buren, 1844, Jan. 21).
1844 Oldham, W. S. Van Buren, Ark. To Martin Van Buren,
FEB - 10 [Kinderhook]. Inquiry as to whether Van Bu
ren would have voted for the bankrupt law of
PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 501
Oldham, W. S. Continued.
1841 if he had been in Congress, as alleged by
Albert Pike. A. L. S. 1 p.
1844 Ford, Thomas. Springfield, 111. To Martin Van Buren,
FEB. 10 Kinderhook. The whole vote of Illinois to be
cast for Van Buren; the Mormons neutral; Jo
seph Smith to be a candidate ; etc. A. L. S. 1 p.
1844 Hopkins, Geo[rge] W. House of Representatives, [Rich-
FEB - 14 mond, Va.] To [Martin Van Buren, Kinder-
hook]. The tariff and abolition; Calhoun s let
ter; strength in Virginia; the manufacture of
votes; Beardsley s course regretted; etc. A.L. S.
4 p.
1844 V[an] Bfuren], S[mith] Tfhompson]. Albany. To Martin
FEB - 16 Van Buren, Kinderhook. On the tariff instruc
tions of 1828; family matters; Beardsley s nomi
nation; etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1844 Gilpin, H[emy] D[ilwood]. Philadelphia. To Martin
FEB. 16 Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Van Buren s letter
to the Harrisburg Committee; the situation in
Pennsylvania; a scolding letter from Ingersoll;
Jackson s letter to A. V. Brown on Texas; a
question as to his first use of the phrase, "sober
second thought of the people;" etc. A. L. S. 2 p.
1844 Law, John. Vincennes, [Ind.] To Martin Van Buren,
FEB. 17 Kinderhook. Sending a letter from Ethan A.
Brown. A. L. S. 1 p.
1844 Keech, Alexander]. Waverly, [Md.] To Martin Van
FEB. 18 Buren, Kinderhook [forwarded to Albany]. His
own statement of reasons why Van Buren should
be elected; asking for authorities. A. L. S. 2 p.
1844 French, S. Bassett. Manchester, Va. To Martin Van
FEB. 18 Buren, Kinderhook [forwarded to Albany]. The
political situation in Virginia; the tariff question;
asking for evidence of his action on the tariff of
1828. A. L. S. 3 p.
1844 Delavan, Edward C. Albany. To Martin Van Buren,
FEB. 19 Kinderhook. His own wish to place his book
in all school districts in the State; James Lenox s
contribution of funds; asking a letter of com
mendation; the effect on the Irish; a temperance
convention; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
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1844 Wright, Silas. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,
FEB. 20 [Kinderhook]. Judge Breese; dissensions and
their cause; campaign literature; "availability";
panic in Indiana and Illinois; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.
"Strictly private."
1844 Van Buren, Martin. Lindenwald. To Andrew Jackson,
FEB. 21 Hermitage. A visit from Tyack; congratula
tions on reversal of the fine; message from Com
modore Nicolson; autographs of Jackson; etc.
A. L. S. 3 p.
1844 Carr, T[homas] N. Albany. To- -Slammer. Hisstate-
FEB. 22 ments not verified; the states to vote for Van
Buren; etc. Copy by Carr. 2 p. .
1844 Carr, Thomas N. Albany. To Martin Van Buren,
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