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Calendar of the papers of John Jordan Crittenden : prepared from the original manuscripts in the Library of Congress / by C.N. Feamster, Division of Manuscripts.

Calendar of the papers of John Jordan Crittenden : prepared from the original manuscripts in the Library of Congress / by C.N. Feamster, Division of Manuscripts. Library of Congress. Manuscript Division. 400dpi TIFF G4 page images University of Kentucky, Electronic Information Access & Management Center Lexington, Kentucky 2002 b92-58-27063798 Electronic reproduction. 2002. (Beyond the shelf, serving historic Kentuckiana through virtual access (IMLS LG-03-02-0012-02) ; These pages may be freely searched and displayed. Permission must be received for subsequent distribution in print or electronically. Calendar of the papers of John Jordan Crittenden : prepared from the original manuscripts in the Library of Congress / by C.N. Feamster, Division of Manuscripts. Library of Congress. Manuscript Division. G.P.O., Washington : 1913. 335 p. ; 26 cm. Coleman At head of title: Library of Congress. Includes index. Prefatory note -- Chronology -- Calendar -- Index. Microfilm. Atlanta, Ga. : SOLINET, 1992. 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm. (SOLINET/ASERL Cooperative Microfilming Project (NEH PS-20317) ; SOL MN02251.06 KUK) Printing Master B92-58. IMLS This electronic text file was created by Optical Character Recognition (OCR). No corrections have been made to the OCR-ed text and no editing has been done to the content of the original document. Encoding has been done through an automated process using the recommendations for Level 1 of the TEI in Libraries Guidelines. Digital page images are linked to the text file. Crittenden, John J. (John Jordan), 1787-1863 Bibliography. United States History Sources. Manuscripts United States Catalogs.Feamster, Claudius Newman, 1876- LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CALENDAR OF THE PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN PREPARED FROM THE ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPTS IN THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS BY C. N. FEAMSTER, DIVISION OF MANUSCRIPTS WASHINGTON GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 1903 L. C. card 12-35010 FOR SALE BY THE SUPERINTENDENT OF DOCUMENTS GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE WASHINGTON, D. C. PRICE, 60 cents. CONTENTS Page. Prefatory note .........5.......... .- ...................................5 Chronology.......... ... ........ ...... ................ 7 Calendar ...9 Cal ndar .. +. . fi......... .. ...... -. ........... --....... .... ... . 79 Index---- ..... ........ 2 91 3 This page in the original text is blank. PREFATORY NOTE The John Jordan Crittenden papers, of which this is a Calendar, consist of letters written to Crittenden, some law papers, principally relating to land-title suits, and a few copies of his own letters and speeches preserved by him and retained by his descendants. The papers were acquired by the Library in April, 1905, from Mrs. Robert H. Crittenden, of Frankfort, Ky. The depositions in lawsuits are of value for early Kentucky history. The letters from prominent politicians and statesmen, during Critten- den's long career in the public service, are replete with comments on national questions and estimates of the public men of the time. The letters of George M. Bibb, Henry Clay, Joseph H. Hawkins, Francis P. Blair, and Anthony Butler are the most important of the earliest correspondence; and the chief ones for the later period are from James Barbour, William S. Archer, Samuel Smith Nicholas, Humphrey Marshall, Orlando Brown, Robert Perkins Letcher, Alex- ander Porter, Benjamin Watkins Leigh, Zachary Taylor, Reverdy Johnson, Leslie Combs, Winfield Scott, James Middleton Clayton, Abbott Lawrence, Robert Toombs, Thomas Ewing, Thomas Corwin, Alexander H. Stephens, Robert Charles Winthrop, Amos Adams Lawrence, and James Rogers Underwood. During the period of his attempted compromise, immediately before the Civil War, the correspondence is extensive. The preliminary work on the Calendar was done by Mr. Wilmer R. Leech, while an assistant in the Manuscripts Division, but now of the State Historian's office, New York; it was completed by Mr. C. N. Feamster, of the Manuscripts Division. GAILLARD HUrNT Chief, Divisitm of Manuscripts HERBERT PUTrNA Librarian of Congress Washington, November, 1912 5 This page in the original text is blank. CHRONOLOGY OF JOHN JORDON CRITTENDEN 1787-1863 1787. September 10, born in Virginia in what is now Woodford County, Kentucky. 1804. Student at Washington Academy, Virginia, now Washington and Lee Univer- sity. 1805. Student at College of William and Mary, Virginia. 1807. After having been a law student under George M. Bibb begins practice of law in Woodford County, Kentucky. 1809. Attorney General of Illinois Territory. 1811-1813. Member Kentucky State Legislature from Logan County. 1811. Married to Sanie 0. Lee, daughter of Major John Lee. 1813. In active service as major and aide-de-camp on the staff of Governor Isaac Shelby. 1815-1817. Member and Speaker of Kentucky State Legislature. 1817-1819. United States Senator; resigned March 3, 1819. 1820. Commissioner for establishing boundary line between Kentucky and Tennessee. 1824. September, Mrs. Crittenden died. 1825. Presidential elector. 1825-1826. Member Kentucky State Legislature from Franklin County. 1826. November 15, married to Mrs. Maria K. Todd, daughter of Judge Harry Innes. 1827-1829. United States district attorney. 1828. Nominated for Justice, Supreme Court of United States; not confirmed. 1829-1833. Member and Speaker of Kentucky State Legislature. 1834. Secretary of State of Kentucky. 1835-1841. United States Senator; resigned March 3, 1841. 1841. Attorney General of the United States; resigned September 13, 1841. 1842-1848. United States Senator; resigned June 22, 1848. 1848-1850. Governor of Kentucky; resigned July 31, 1850. 1850-1853. Attorney General of the United States. 1851. September, Mrs. Crittenden died. 1853. February 27, married Mrs. Elizabeth Ashley, daughter of Doctor James W. Mose, and widow of General William H. Ashley. 1855-1861. United States Senator. 1861. President " Border States Convention." 1861-1863. Member United States House of Representatives. 1863. July 26, died near Frankfort, Kentucky. This page in the original text is blank. CALENDAR. 1782 XcCrackin, Isaac. Entry for land on Treasury Warrant. DEC. 14 Copy. 1 P. 1783 Todd, John and Robert. Entry for land on Treasury War- JwNiE 2 rant. Copy. 1 p. 1784 Shepherd, Adam. Bond to William Kennedy for pound;1,250, APR. 20 conditioned upon transfer of interest in land. D.S. Ip. 1784 May, George. Plat and field notes of survey of land for JUNE 9 Henry Banks; assignment of interest in same to David Standeford; assignment to Patrick Carnes. Copy. 1 p. 1785 Henry, Patrick. Richmond, Virginia. Land grant to SEPT. 8 George Mason. Printed form filled in. Copy. 1 p. 1785 Henry, Patrick. Richmond, Virginia. Land grant to DEC. 2 James Innes. Printed form filled in. Copy. 1 p. 1786 Christian, William. Kentucky. Will. Copy. And let- MAR. 13 ter of transmission by Worden Pope to William R. Weir. 6 p. [1786] Xachir, John, vs. Adam Shepherd's heirs. Memoranda on [MAY 4] suit. 1 p. 1786 Henry, Patrick. Richmond, Virginia. Land grant to Auo. 14 John Tyler. Printed form filled in. Copy. 1 p. 1786 Machir, John. Articles of Agreement with Adam Shep- Nov. 14 herd for exchange of land. D. S. by Machir. 1 p. 1787 Randolph, Beverly. Richmond, Virginia. Land grant to SEPT. 3 George Smith. D. S. Printed form filled in. Parchment. Lesser seal of Virginia attached. D.S. ip. 1788 Randolph, Edmund. Richmond, Virginia. Land grant to MAY 15 Alexander W. Davey. Printed form filled in. Copy. 1 p. [1788] Porter, Eppa. Defendant in Banks vs. Bailey et a]. Memorandum on line of title. 1 p. 9 10 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS [1788] Chadwick, James. Defendant in Banks V8. Bailey et al. Memorandum on his line of title. 1 p. [1788] Onan, Dennis. Defendant in Banks v8. Onan et al. Memorandum on his line of title. 1 p. [1788] Plaster, William. Defendant in Banks V8. Bailey et al. Memorandum on his line of title. 1 p. [17887] Onan, William. Defendant in Banks v8. Bailey et al. Memorandum on his line of title. 1 p. [1788] Wait, David. Defendant in Banks vs. Bailey et al. Memorandum on line of title. 1 p. 1790 Randolph, Beverley. Richmond, Virginia. Land grant MAR. 10 to Jesse Ewell. D. S. Printed form filled in. Parchment. Lesser seal of Virginia attached. D.S. ip. 1793 Xadison, A[mbrose]. Orange [Virginia]. To Major John FEB. 26 Lee. Personal and business matter.s. A. L. S. 1 1). 1793 Shelby, Isaac. Lexington, Kentucky. Land grant to MAr 16 Peter Shepherd. Printed form filled in. Copy. 1 p. [1793] Madison, James. List of lands belonging to Madison in Kentucky. Ambrose Madison has 2 surveys on Panther Creek and an entry on Elk Iorn. 1 p. 1796 Simms, Ch[arles]. Alexandria [Virginia]. To Jared Inger- MAR. 13 soil, Philadelphia. Simms' title and claim to Montours Island. A. L. S. 3 pp. 1795 Madison, J[ames], Jr. Philadelphia. To Major John MAR. 14 Lee. Kentucky. Requests information relat- ing to his own interests in Kentucky; also estate of his late brother; war in Holland. A. L. S. 2 p. 1795 Madison, J[ames], Jr. Orange, [Virginia]. To Major John MAY 1 Lee, Woodford County, Kentucky. Lands of self and brother; treaty with Great Britain; revolution in Holland. A. L. S. 1 p. 1795 Ingersoll, J[ared]. [Philadelphia.] To William Rawle JUNE 12 [Philadelphia]. Opinion on Col. [Charles] Simms' claim to Montours Island. A. L. S. 2 p. 1796 Shelby, Isaac. Frankfort, Kentucky. Land grant to FEB. 6 John, Fielding, and George Lewis, executors of Fielding Lewis. Printed form filled in. Copy. 1 p. PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN 1798 Milligan, John. Mays Lick, [Kentucky]. To Major John MAY 12 Lee, Woodford County, [Kentucky]. Milligan's right to certain lands leased from Lee's brother. A.L.S. Ip. 1798 Kercer, H[ugh] T. W. Fredricksburg, [Virginia]. To JutLY 24 Major [John Lee]. Recent journey from Ken- tucky to Fredricksburg; reception to [Thomas] Jefferson on his return from Congress; probable war with France; suit with Kennedy. A. L. S. 4 p. 1799 Mercer, Hugh [T. W.] Fredericksburg, [V irginia]. To APR. 13 Major [John Lee]. Recent marriage; intention to reside in Virginia; conflagration in the town; suit with Kennedy. A. L. S. 4 p. 1799 Mercer, Hugh [T. W.] Fredericksburg, [Virginia]. To MAY 2 Major [John Lee]. Suit with Kennedy; sale of his lands; recent election and its effect on the Democratic party; misfortune of G[eorge] Lewis; sale of land to Gen. Thomas Posey. A. L. S. 4 p. 1800 Morgan, C. [Kentucky]. To Major John Lee. Survey MAY 16 of lands. A. L. S. 2 p. 1800 Mercer, Hrugh T. W.] Fredericksburg, [Virginia]. To JuINE24 Major [John Lee]. Suit with Kennedy; sale of land to Gen. [Thomas] Posey; family matters. A.L.S. 4 p. 1800 Mercer, Hugh [T. W.] Fredericksburg, [Virginia]. To JULY 18 Major John Lee. Distressed at the postpone- ment of suit with Kennedy. A. L. S. 2 p. 1800 Morgan, C. [Kentucky]. To Major John Lee. Will take JULY 27 deposition. A. L. S. 1 p. 1800 Treaty between the United States and France. Extracts from comments on same made by [William Vans] Murray to [James] Madison on June 23, 1801, and by [Charles Maurice de] Talleyrand [-Perigord] to [Thomas Jean] Pichon on Aug. 4, 1801. Copy. 1 p. 1804 Wilson, Samuel. Logan County, Kentucky. Certificate of Ocr. 12 survey of land for Benjamin Sawyer. D. S. 1 p. 1804 Ewing, Baker. Franklin County, Kentucky. Bond to Ocr. 14 Thomas Lewis, Fayette County, Kentucky, for pound;68 +, conditioned upon payment of 31 + D.S. ip. 11 12 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1805 XcBrayer, William. Franklin County, [Kentucky]. Plat JAN. 15 and field notes of survey for heirs of Isaac Mc- Cracken. Copy. 2 p. 1805 Allen, Emerson. Logan County, [Kentucky]. Entry for MAY 20 land. Copy. Assigned to William Fritsch. D.S. 2p. 1805 Fordo, Standish. Will. Copy. 12 p. DEC. 2 1806 Roes, Thomas F., and William Neal. Henry County, JULY 19 Kentucky. As commissioners divide lands of Joseph Dupey and Robert Pleasants; field notes; plats; and deeds. Copy. 17 p. 1807 Shepherd, Adam. Bullitt County, [Kentucky]. Acknowl- MAY 8 edgment of deed to John Machir and obligates himself to give title for land exchanged. D. S. 2 p. 1807 Swan, James. [Dorchester, Massachusetts,] and heirs of Ocr. 5-6 Patrick Carns of South Carolina. Field notes; plat; commissoners partition of land. Copy. 3 p. 1808 Xorgan, Willis. Affidavit relative to purchase of land APR. 27 from Joseph Ficklin. D. S. 1 p. 180[91] Edwards, Amos. [Christian County, Kentucky.] Peti- tition in suit for debt against Azarial Davis, Christian County, Kentucky. Copy. 4 p. 1810 Harrison, Jesse. Two promissory notes to Absolam Mat- JAN. 19 tox. A. D's. S. 2 p. 1810 Gordon, John. Hopkins County, Kentucky. Plat and MAY 19 field notes of survey for William French. As- signment of same to Rezin Davidge and John [Jordan] Crittenden. D. S. 2 p. 1810 Lyle, James. Manchester, Virginia. Will. Copy. 4 p. JUNB 18 1810 Gordon, John, and George P. Brown. Receipt to Daniel Simr. 27 Barry. D. S. 1 p. 1810 Kincheloe, Lewis. Lewisburg [Kentucky] Order on Nov. 3 Joshua Beard for money favor of David Thomas; protested; assigned to John Cain. Copy. 1 p. 1811 Locker, George L. To Benjamin Temple. Russellville, FEB. 7 Kentucky. Dullness of trade; effect of the non- intercourse [Act against Great Britain] on cotton; sale of a slave; statement of their account. A.L.S. 3p. PAPERS OF JOHN JOBDAN CRITTENDEN 1811 Anderson, William. Receipt to Crittenden. A. D. S. FuB. 26 1 p. 1811 Temple, Benjamin. Power of attorney to Crittenden to FzIu, endorse and assign bills of exchange. D. S. 1 p. 1811 Connolly, John [Sr.]. Saint Johns, Canada. Will. Copy. JULY 1 4 p. 1811 Ramsey, Edward. Christian County, Kentucky. Power Nov. 11 of attorney to Crittenden to collect money due from John Edmunds. D. S. 1 p. 1811 Butler, A[nthony]. Russellville, Kentucky. To Critten- Dec. 31 den, Frankfort, Kentucky. Crittenden's grow- ing reputation; division of Kentucky into con- gressional districts; prefers a seat in the House of Representatives to one in the Senate; per- sonals; estimate of population of the different congressional districts in Kentucky. A. L. S. 6 p. 1811 Rose, Samuel. Kentucky. Draft on Thomas [T.] Critten- den, St. Louis, to pay Crittenden forty-four dollars. A. D. S. 1 p. (18111] Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. [Russellville, Kentucky.] To Dr. W. R. Wilmoth. Direction to collect bonds belonging to P. Thurston. A. L. S. l . 1811 Tyler, John, heirs. Prince William County, Virginia. Memorandum on deed to Adam Steel. 1 p. 1812 Ficklin, Joseph. Assignment to Crittenden of five shares MAR. 2 in Logan Vinyard Society. A. D. S. 1 p. 1812 Bibb, George M. [Washington, D. C.] To Crittenden, MAY 21 [Russellville, Kentucky]. Republican caucus recommended [James] Madison and [John] Langden for President and Vice President, re- spectively; declaration of war against G[reat] B[ritain]. to be proposed in the House of Repre- sentatives. A. L. S. 2 p. 1812 Clay, H[enry]. Wash[ington, D. C.] To Crittenden, Rus- MYa 28 sellville, Kentucky. Sends Jordan's letter; des- patches from France; course of the government against England and France. A. L. S. 1 p. 1812 Xorehead, Armd. Logan County, Kentucky. Certifi- Auo. 12 cate that Crittenden deposited certain notes in the post office directed to John M. Reed, Browns- ville, Pennsylvania; list of notes on reverse. A.D. S. 2 p. is 14 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS [1812] Xarshall, John J. Bill in chancery against Rawleigh Colston and others; claims prior title to land. Copy. 4 p. 1813 Bibb, George M. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden, JAN. 3 Frankfort, Kentucky. Praise for troops; causes of failure of past campaign; praises James Mon- roe; criticises President Madison and Cabinet; British endeavouring to excite emperor of Hayti to invade Southern States; expects a Rejpblican majority in Congress; Federal opposition to raising an army; proposed terms to G[reat] BIritain]; advises election of [Anthony] Butler to Senate. A. L. S. 5 p. 1813 Bibb, George M. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden, FEB. 20 Russellville, Kentucky. Advises him not to enter the army at present; capture of the Java by the Constitution; prize taken by the Hornet. A.L.S. 3p. 1813 Tompkins, Christopher. Barren County, Kentucky. To APR. 16 Crittenden, Russellville, Kentucky. Real estate matters; rumor of Crittenden entering the Army. A. L. S. 4 p. 1813 Robinson, Benjamin, Estate. Decree of court in Sussex JULY 23 County, Delaware. James Hazzard Adminis- trator, vs Thomas Carlisle. Copy. 10 p. [1813] Robinson, [Benjamin], heirs. Suit entered against James [JULY] Carlisle. Copy. 3 p. 1813 Hawkins, J[oseph] H. Camp Meigs, [Ohio]. To Critten- AUo. 6 den. Detailed account of the siege of Fort Meigs; army life. A. L. S. 12 p. 1813 Swan, James. Dorchester, Massachusetts. Deed to Dan- SEPT. 10 iel Weiseger and John Bacon, Franklin County, Kentucky. Copy. 4 p. 1813 Shepherd, Adam. Affidavit relative to power of attorney SEPr. 13 from his father, Peter Shepherd, to him. 2 p. 1813 Jefferson, Thomas. Monticello, Virginia. To [Harry] SEPT. 18 Innes, Frankfort, Kentucky. Describes breed of shepherd dogs he brought from France and hopes he can furnish Judge [Thomas] Todd a pair. Copy. 2 p. 1814 Tompkins, Christopher. Barren County, Kentucky. To JAN. 22 Crittenden. Financial matters; hopes Critten- den will practice in Christian [County, Kentucky] courts. A. L. S. 2 p. PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN [1814] Breathitt, John. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To Crittenden, JAN. 22 Russellville, Kentucky. Acts of Legislature; Revenue bill; removal and rebuilding seat of government; banks and manufacturing. A. L. S. 4 p. 1814 Adams, George. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To Crittenden. FEB. 11 Claim of Loudon against Caldwell; undecided to run for the next Legislature; some wealth neces- sary for honors and office; fatal epidemic. A.L.S. 3p. 1814 Butler, A[nthony]. Detroit, [Michigan]. To Crittenden. FEB. 12 Ill health; commander in chief of the territory; condition of the fort; movements of British and Indians; to surrender is out of the ques- tion; every man will die first; prospects and hopes of victory and fame. A. L. S. 6 p. [1814] Butler, A[nthony]. Detroit, [Michigan]. To Crittenden. MAR. 13 Engagement in detail and great victory over the British; praise of men. A. L. S. 5 p. 1814 Shelby, Isaac. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To Crittenden. APR. 8 Officers already appointed for corps of riflemen; mission to Gottenburgh; half-hearted interest in the war; repeal of embargo and nonimportation acts [against Great Britain]. A. L. S. 3 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden. Phila. 1871. I, p. 31. 1814 Braddock, Robert. Hermitage. To Crittenden. Law APR. 15 matters. A. L. S. 3 p. 1814 Tilford, John. Logan County, Kentucky. Bond for title APR. 19 to land sold to James Tilford. D. S. 1 p. 1814 Hawkins, J[oseph] H. Washington, D. C. To Critten- APR. 21 den. Hawkins' vote against the repeal of the restrictive system [embargo and nonintercourse acts against Great Britain]; politics a bed of thorns and a sea of troubles. A. L. S. 3 p. 1814 Bibb, George M. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. APR. 24 Court martial of [Brigadier General William] Hull; negotiations for an armistice and its terms. A. L. S. 2 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crit- tenden, Phila. 1871, I, 32. 1814 Morehead, A. Account against Crittenden. A. D. S. AUG. 20- 1 P. AUG. 27 15 16 LIBBARY OF CONGRESS 1814 Barry, W[illiam] T[aylor]. Lexington, [Kentucky]. To SPT. 20 Crittenden. Barry and others as candidates for the Legislature; affairs at Washington; resigna- tion of [George M.] Bibb [from U. S. Senate]. A.L.S. 3p. 1814 Hawkins, J[oseph] H. Washington, [D. C.] To Critten- Szrr. 27 den. Victories at Baltimore, Plattsburg, and on Lake Champlain relieve the disgraceful sur- render [of Washington, D. C.]; Crittenden's age and the Senate; British movements. A. L. S. 2 p. 1814 Curd, Spencer. Logan County, Kentucky. Execution DEc. 12 against George Bell and Crittenden in favor of Morton Maulding. Printed form filled in D. S. 1 p. [1814] Anderson, R[obert] C[lough]. To Crittenden. Youth alone debarred Crittenden from Ij. S. Senate; offers aid to Crittenden for U. S. Senate in iwxt legislature. A. L. S. 2 p. 1815 Xaulding, West. Assignment of interest in execution JAN. 16 against George Bell and Crittenden to Samuel Gray. D. S. 1 p. 1815-16 C[rittenden], J[ohn] J[ordan]. Memorandum book; ac- JAN. 24 counts; lawsuits. A. D. S. 13 p. JUNE 28 1815 Pendleton, John T. Frankfort, Kentucky. To Reuben FEB. 5 Anderson, executor of estate of Edmond Bacon, Franklin County [Kentucky]. Notice of protest of note endorsed by Bacon. Printed form filled in. D. S. 1 p. v 1815 Dallas Aplexander] J. Washington [D. C.] To Major Awa. 12 General [Andrew] Jackson, New Orleans. Noti- fication that peace has been declared with [Great Britain]; Jackson's great services to his country; reports of Jackson's ill treatment of Louisiana judges and citizens sent to President, and Jack- son's report on same requested. Copy. 2 p. 1815 Pendleton, John T. Frankford, Kentucky. To Reuben AUo. 5 Anderson, executor of estate of Edmond Bacon, Franklin County [Kentucky]. Notice of protest of note endorsed by Anderson. Printed form filled in. D. S. I p. 1815 Pendleton Academy. Trustees. Order that bonds due Nov. 6 said institution be put into hands of Crittenden for collection. Copy. 1 p. PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN 1816 Innes, Harry. Franklin County, Kentucky. To Maria Dec. 10 [Innes]. Her visit to Washington [D. C.] at the President's house. Copy. 2 p. 1815 Xason, John T. Washington [D. C.] To Judge Harry DEC. 22 Innes. Praise of Maria [Innes]; her visit to Washington; Congress and the next Presidential election. Copy. 2 p. 1816 Xachir, John. To [James] Hughes Talbot. Agreement MAY 10 to continue suit of Machir and Bealls heirs vs. Margaret Hamilton. A. L. S. 1 p. 1816 Innes, Harry. Franklin County, Kentucky. To Maria JUNE 18 [Innes]. Her intended visit to Newport. Rhode Island; good advice. Copy. 2 p. 1816-18 Lewis, Gabriel Co. Russellville [Kentucky]. Account JUNE 20 against Crittenden. A. D. S. 3 p. JUNE 15 1816-22 Ross, David, and heirs of John lay, Virginia. Land suit JvLY 12 against Richard B. Mason, Maryland. Bill in AUG. 31 chancery; subpoena; return; amended bill; answer; agreement of plaintiff's attorney; order for survey; plaintiffs' agreement as to notice; original plat and field notes; depositions of John Isaacs, Henry French, Benjamin Fields, Benja- min Taylor, John Helm, Jacob Vanmeter, Isaac Vanmeter, and Philip Hammond. Copy. 35 p. 1816 Lee, John H. Woodford County [Kentucky]. Order on JALY 28- Crittenden for money in favor of Herbert P. AU. 8 Gaines. Receipt on reverse. A. D. S. 2 p. 1816-22 lay, John, heirs of. [Virginia.] Land suit against AUG. 16 Richard B. Mason [Maryland]. Bill in chancery; AUG. 30 subpcena; return; answer; order for survey; amended answer, including record of previous suit begun March 8, 1786, including depositions of Hancock Lee, Philip Taylor, John Smith, Philip Hammond. Copy. 33 p. 1817 Kadison, J. Logan Co., [Kentucky]. Receipt to West JAN. 15 Maulding for 572.26 revenue tax from Logan County, [Kentucky]. D. S. "by G. W. Clark Clk." 1 p. 1817 Crittenden, John J[ordan], and John Roberts. Promissory FEB. 22 note to the managers of the Russellville [Ken- tucky] Masonic Hall Lottery. D. S. 1 p. 52880'-13-2 17 18 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1817 Ewing, Young. Receipt to Crittenden for taxes and MAR. 13 militia fines for year 1815. A. D. S. 1 p. 1817 Perry, John. Receipt to Crittenden for money. A. D. S. APR. 22 1 P. 1817 Hawkins, Benj[amin]. Receipt to Francis Moore for MAY4 money. A.D. S. 1 p. 1817 Perkins, Benj[amin]. Receipt to Crittenden. D. S. 1 p. SEIr. 8 1817 Lee, John, heirs. Deed to David Hardin for land in Bar- OCT. 10 ren County, Kentucky, incomplete. 4 p. 1817 Bacon, Charles P. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To Thomas Dzc. 19 Arnold. Collection of a draft. A. L. S. 1 p. 1817 Greenup, Christo[pher]. Frankfort, Kentucky. Will. A. D. S. 6 p. 1818 Speed, Thomas. Washington, D. C. To John H. Todd. JAN. 20 Description of certain members of the House of Representatives; bill to pension Revolutionary officers; internal improvement; Spanish affairs. Copy. 3 p. 1818 Speed, Thomas. Washington, D. C. To John H. Todd. JAN. 20 Pension for Revolutionary soldiers; court-mar- tial of Commodore [Oliver Hazard] Perry and Captain [John] Heath [Marine Corps]. Copy. 1 p. 1818 Todd, John H. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To [Thomas FEB. 4 Speed]. Ability of U. S. Representatives [John] Holmes and [William] Lowndes; oratorical powers of [John J.] Crittenden; bills in [Kentucky] legis- lature, namely: new election of Governor (de- feated), establishment of 40 banks (passed), tax on Kentucky branches of U. S. Banks (passed); criticisms in each case. Copy. 4 p. 1818 Sproule, Charles. Frankfort, Kentucky. Deed to land in MAR. 4 Frankfort; Kentucky, to Joseph Scott, Frankfort, Kentucky. Printed form filled in. D. S. 2 p. 1818 Pindell, Thomas H. Lexington, [Kentucky]. To John MAR. 23 Bibb. Order on Bibb for money in favor of Levin L. Shreve. A. L. S. 1 p. Memoranda of Crittenden on reverse. 1818 Lewis, Sarah. Order on Crittenden to deliver to John JUNE 2 Bearden amount of pension due for husband's services in "the late war," also the certificate. D. S. "her mark." 1 p. Receipt on reverse. PAPERS OF JOHN J(RDAN CRITTENDEN 1818 Clay, Henry. Frankfort [Kentucky]. To Jacob Castle- JULY 28 man, John H. Hanna, and John H. Todd. Ac- cepts an invitation to a dinner in conjunction with colleague [Richard Mentor Johnson]. Copy. 1 p. 1818 Johnson, Richard M[entor]. Blue Lick Springs [Ken- JULY 28 tucky]. To [Jacob Castleman, John H. Hanna, and John H. Todd. Is unable to accept invita- tion to a dinner in company with Henry Clay. Copy. 1 p. 1818 Poulk, Elizabeth. Order on Crittenden to deliver to Auo. 12 William Gist amount of her pension and the cer- tificate. D. S. "her mark." 1 p. 1818 Rector, William. St. Louis, Missouri. To Crittenden. Smr. 9 Acknowledges receipt of money delivered by Samuel Hadley. A. L. S. 1 p. 1818 Smith, George and Elizabeth. Franklin County, Ken- SzPT. 11 tucky. Deed to land in Franklin County, Ken- tucky, to Thomas L. Bryan. Copy. 3 p. 1818 Lewis, George. K[ing] G[eorge] County, V[irgini]a. Nov. 7 Power of attorney to John S. Chapman to sue for, and dispose of, land and build warehouse. A.D.S. 3p. 1818 Karshall, John J. Suit against Rawleigh Colston et al. OCT. Order for survey. Copy. 1 p. [1818] C[rittenden], Jfohn] J[ordan]. List of sons and heirs of Fielding Lewis. A. D. S. 1 p. [1818] Chapman, John S. List of lands [Fielding Lewis estate] made for Major George Lewis. A. D. S. 2 p. [1818] [Lewis, Fielding, estate.] List of claimants to lands, called "defendants." 3 p. [1818] [Lewis, Fielding, estate.] Plat of tract of land, giving claimants. 1 p. 1819 Chapman, John S. Frankfort [Kentucky]. To George JAN. 17 Lewis, King George County, Virginia. Suit for land; great scarcity of cash. A. L. S. 3 p. 1819-22 Whitley, Nimrod. Court record in suit against William FEB. Hardridge. Copy. 20 p. Oe. 1 Hrrde 1819 West, William. Lexington [Kentucky]. To John Lewis, MAR. 3 Russellville, Kentucky. Judgment against Lewis favor of William 0. Bledsoe; power of attorney to William R. West to receive money from Lewis; memorandum; receipt. A. L. S. 2 p. 19 20 LrBRARY OF CONGRESS 1819 Johnson, Richard M. Great Crossing [Kentucky]. Order JUNE 5 on Richard Smith to pay money to J. F. Bal- linger; four endorsements; protested. A. D. S. 3 p. 1819 Sebree Johnson. Great Crossing, [Kentucky]. Order JUNE 8 on Colonel Joseph Eve to pay money to Richard M. Johnson; three endorsements; protested. A.D.S. 5p. 1819 Breckinridge, J. Cabell. Lexington, [Kentucky]. To JULY 10 [John H.] Todd. Desires office of U. S. District Attorney for Kentucky and requests letter of commendation from Judge [Thomas] Todd to President [Monroe]. Copy. 1 p. 1819 Tilford, James. Cumberland. To Crittenden. His equi- JULY 28 table title to land in possession of Myers; desires suit be brought for possession. A. L. S. 2 p. [1819] C[rittenden], J[ohn] J[ordan]. To Gabriel Slaughter, [JULY ] Frankfort, Kentucky. Memoranda on suit for James Tilford. A. L. S. 2 p. 1819 Bead, A. F. Account against Crittenden. A. D. S. 1 p. JULY 1819 Breathitt, C. Co. Russellville, [Kentucky]. Account Auo. 17 against Crittenden. Receipt on reverse. D. S. 2 p. 1819 Crittenden, John J[ordan]. Order on Presley N. Obannon Auo. 27 to pay Augustine Byrne Co. money. State- ment of his account with Obannon and receipt by Byrne Co. on reverse. A. D. S. 2 p. 1819 Xosley, James. Receipt to Crittenden for money. Auo. 29 A. D. S. 1 p. 1819 Connolly, John. L'Assomption, Canada. Deed to land SEPr. 2 in Kentucky to Alexander Mabbut, of L'Assomp- tion, Canada. D. S. 4 p. 1819 Xabbut, Alexander. L'Assomption, Canada. Agreement SErr. 2 with John Connolly, L'Assomption, Canada, rela- tive to proceeds of land deeded to Mabbut; trust deed to Mabbut by Connolly for land in Canada. Copy. 5 p. 1819 Xarshall, John J. Suit for land against Rawleigh Colston, Ocr. 18 order for survey, survey, plot and account. 3 p. 1819 Sneed, Achilles. Account against Presley Edwards and Ocr. Crittenden. Receipt on reverse. A. D. S. 2 p. PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN 1819 Bibb, Richard, Jr. Russellville [Kentucky]. To Critten- Nov. 6 den, Frankfort, Kentucky. Need of Thomp- sons going to Russellville; contest with Samuel Vance about Morehead's negroes; removal of Jacob W. Walker to Illinois. A. L. S. 3 P. 1819 Crittenden, John J[ordan]. To Gab[riel] Lewis, Russell- Nov. 15 ville, Kentucky. Judgment of William 0. Bledsoe [against John Lewis]. A. L. S. 3 p. 1819 Lewis, Gab[riel]. Russellville, Kentucky. To Critten- Nov. 28 den. Judgment of [William 0.1 Bledsoe against J[ohn] Lewis and William West's interest in same. A. L. S. 2 p. 1819 Hardin, Martin D. Promissory note in favor of Bacon, DEC. 17 Samuels Co.; protest. D. S. 2 p. 1819 Kendall Russells. Receipted bill to Crittenden for two DEC. 20 years' subscription to the "Argus of Western America." Printed form filled in. D. S. 1 p. 1820 Dunlap, Nancy, and George Baltzell. In consideration of JAN. 1 hire of negro woman from Elizabeth Lee, agree to pay certain sum and clothe, and maintain negro woman's three children. D. S. I p. 1820 Kentucky, General Assembly. An act authorizing the JAN. 1 appointment of two commissioners to settle the boundary dispute with Tennessee commissioners. Copy. 3 p. 1820 Connolly, John. L'Assomption, Canada. Deed to Alex- JAN. 3 ander Mabbut, L'Assomption, Canada, to lands under condition Mabbut take care of Connolly for life. Copy. 6 p. 1820 XlcBeath, Margaret. L'Assomption, Canada. Convev- SAN. 3 ance to Alexander 'Mabbut of her pension and personal property upon consideration that Mab- but support her for life. Copy. 4 p. 1820 Buford, John. Versailles, Kentucky. Order on John L. JAN. 5 Buck Co., Natchez, [Mississippi], to pay money to Miller, Kinsey and Cooper; four en- dorsements; protest. A. D. S. 4 p. 1820 Grundy, Felix, and Will L. Brown. [Nashville Tennes- JAN. 24 see]. Memorial to Congress as Tennessee Boun- dary Commissioners for laws to enable the U. S. Supreme Court to adjudicate boundary with Kentucky. D. S. 2 p. 21 22 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1820 Grundy, Felix, and Will L. Brown. [Nashville Tennes- JAN. 24 see]. To Gabriel Slaughter, Lieutenant Gover- nor of Kentucky. As Tennessee Boundary Com- missioners they withdraw their proposition for a compromise, and wish to submit the question to the U. S. Supreme Court. L. S. 4 p. 1820 Clay, 11[enry]. Washington, [D. C.]. To Crittenden. JAN. 29 Kentucky-Tennessee boundary question; nego- tiations with Spain; proposes recognition of Patriots and seizure of Texas, and Florida is ours without an effort; Missouri subject; [Kentucky] paper money, and its depreciation. A. L. S. 3 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871. I, 39. [18201 [Crittenden, John Jordan]. To the Kentucky Legislature. [JAN.] Detailed report as a commissioner on the bound- ary question between Kentucky and Tennessee, giving history and argument. A. L. 20 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871. I, 48. [1820] [Crittenden, John Jordan.] Draft of some of the Articles [JAN.1 and substitute articles in Kentucky-Tennessee Boundary agreement. A. D. 3 p. [1820] [Grundy, Felix.] Draft of some of the articles in Kentucky- [JAN.] Tennessee Boundary Agreement. A. D. 3 p. [1820] [Crittenden, John Jordan.] Draft of some of the articles [JAN.] in Kentucky-Tennessee Boundary agreement. A.D. 2p. 1820 Ashhurst, Richard. Pennsylvania. Petition in suit for FEB. 19 money against Thomas E. Boswell and Bushrod Boswell, Kentucky. D. S. by Crittenden, [attor- ney] for plaintiff. Subpoena, and Bond. 6 p. 1820 Grundy, Felix. Murfreesboro [Tennessee]. To George FEB. 21 M. Bibb and Crittenden, Frankfort, Kentucky. Requests that they and other public men assure the people of the high character of Alexander, Munsell, Steel, and Fox, who surveyed Ken- tucky-Tennessee Boundary line. A. L. S. 1 p. 1820 Todd, John H. Washington, D. C. Deed of trust to FEB. 24 John T. Pendleton to secure a note held by the Frankfort Bank [Kentucky]. D. S. 6 p. 1820 Mabbut, Alexander. L'Assomption, Canada. Memoran- FEB. 26 dum to Alexander McKenzie and Judge [Jesse B.] Thomas concerning John Connolly, Sr., PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN and Jr., and land at Louisville, Kentucky, granted to them by Lord Dunmore. A. D. S. 3 p. 1820 Scott, M. T. To Crittenden. Renewal of note of General MAR. 7 [Martin D.] Hardin; same of John J. Marshall. A.D.S. Ip. 1820 Barrill, James, Jr. Washington, D. C. To Crittenden. APR. 3 Prophesies Crittenden's return to the Senate; congressional news and comment. A. L. S. 6 p. 1820 Foster, John M. Receipt for plats, certificates of survey, APR. 24 and register's fees. A. D. S. 1 p. 1820 Xabbut, Alex[ander]. Washington [D. C.]. Power of APR. 27 attorney to Jesse B. Thomas to dispose of and recover title to lands in Kentucky. D. S. 3 p. 1820 Xabbut, Alexander. Washington [D. C.]. Deed to inter- APR. 27 est in lands in Kentucky to Jesse B. Thomas. D.S. 3p. 1820 Lewis, W. W. Ehnwood [Kentucky]. To Crittenden. MAY 19 Has declined appointment as one of the Directory at Russellville; has had proposals to go to France; predicts large majority for General [John] Adair [for Governor]. A. L. S. 3 p. 1820 Lewis, Gabriel. Elmwood. Kentucky. To Crittenden, MAY 19 Frankfort, Kentucky. Copy of assignment by William 0. Bledsoe heirs to William West of decree against John Lewis; comments thereon. A. L. S. 5 p. 1820 Wickliffe, R[obert]. Statement of his obligation to trans- MAY 28 fer stock of the Bank of Kentucky, belonging to Mrs. Mary Parker, to Crittenden. A. D. S. I p. 1820 Robinson, William, heirs. Land suit against Jacob Dufner. JUNE 22- Declaration; writ of ejectment; amended decla- Ocr. 4 ration; order for survey; judgment: new trial; removal to Federal court; bond; copy of land grants, will, and deeds. Copy. 26 p. 1820 Underwood, J[oseph] Rfogers]. Glasgow, [Kentucky]. To JULY 1 Crittenden. Professional fees; predictions on the coming election for governor, representative to Congress, and the legislature of Kentucky. A.L.S. 2p. 1820 Sharp, John Co. Philadelphia. To J. P. Dudley, JuiLY 25 Frankfort, Kentucky. Sends draft of John Buford on John L. Buck Co. in favor of Mfiller, Kinsey Cooper with protest. A. L. S. I p. 23 24 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1820 Parker, Alexander. Lexington, [Kentucky]. To Crit- AUG. 2 tenden. Order to deliver to John G. George two notes of John J. Marshall. A. L. S 1 p. 1820 Wilson, James. Henderson, Kentucky. Deed of trust AUO. 5 to Peter Bogart and Henry Kneeland. Copy. 4 p. 1820 Patton, Robert, Administrator and heirs of. Fredericks- Auo. burg, Virginia. Brief in suit against James Taylor, Hopkins County, Kentucky, for purchase price of land; memorandum regarding same. A.D. i9p. 1820 Campbell, J. R. Account against Crittenden. A. D. S. OcT.20 1 p. 1820 Xabbut, Alexander. Montreal, Canada. To Jesse B. Ocr. 30 Thomas, Washington, [D. C.] Relative to the family and estate of John Connolly, Sr. and Jr. A. L. S. 3 p. 1820 Kentucky Gazette [The]. Receipted account against Crit- Nov. 2 tenden. D. S. 1 p. 1820 Anderson, R[ichard] C[lough],Jr. [Washington, D. C.] To DEc. 20 Crittenden. Bill for surveys of Kentucky mili- tary lands; Missouri question; cession of Florida; deficiency in the Treasury excites little attention. A. L. S. 3 p. 1820 Sneed, Achilles. Account against Crittenden. Printed form filled in. 1 p. [1820] Bell, Benjamin, and Nancy Tapscott. Yellow Banks, [Kentucky]. To James Madison, Orange County, [Virginia]. Plat of land recently pur- chased from Madison and comments thereon. A. L. S. by Bell. Also signed by Tapscott. 2 p. 1820 0'Hara, Kean. Account against Crittenden, for tuition of Crittenden's son and daughter. A. D. 1 p. 1821 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Columbus, Ohio. To Critten- JAN. 6 den. Journey from Kentucky; opposition to U. S. Bank; character of Charles Hammond; lawyers' anxiety to hear [Henry] Clay's speech; Greek designs suggested for Kentucky bank notes or if preferred use the parable of the prodigal son. A. L. S. 4 p. 1821 Post Offilce, [The]. Account against Crittenden for post- FEB. 3 age. 1 p. PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN 1821 Craig, E. W. Lexington, [Kentuckv]. To Crittenden. FEB. 17 Collection of note of Edmund L. Sterling Co.; depreciation of Bank currency. A. L. S. I p. 1821 Hickman, B. Receipt to Crittenden for taxes and militia MIAR. 15 fine. A. D. S. I p. 1821 Olds, William. Statement that he has employed Critten- MAR. 29 den as counsel in two law suits. A. D's S. 1 p. 1821 Kinkead, Archibald. Woodford County, Kentucky. Mort- APR. 11 gage to John Buford and David Campbell. D. S. 4 p. 1821 Kinkead, Archibald. Woodford County, Kentucky. Bill APR. 20 of sale to James Quarles for five negro slaves. D.S. 2p. 1821 Edwards, J., Richard B. Bohannon, James Stevenson, and APR. 20 James H. Elliott. Valuation of five negro slaves of A[rchibold] Kinkead, for James Quarles. D. S. 1 p. 1821 Quarles, James. Woodford County, Kentucky. Loan of APR. 21 five negro slaves to Ann Kinkead and her chil- dren, the wife and children of Archibald Kin- kead, reserving for himself the legal title. D. S. 1 p. 1821 Mabbut, Alexander. Montreal, [Canada]. To Jesse B. MAY 10 Thomas, Edwardsville, Illinois. Relative to the estate of John Connelly, Sr., and Jr. A. L. S. 2 p. 1821 Wickliffe, R[obert]. Notice that he as trustee for Mary MAY 30 Parker will apply for new certificates of stock of the Bank of Kentucky, the originals having been lost. D. S. I p. 1821 Wickliffe, R[obert]. Power of attorney as trustee for MAY 30 AMary Parker to Robert Wilkinson to transfer four shares of stock of the Bank of Kentucky to Crittenden. D. S. I p. 1821 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Deed exchanging real estate JUNE 7 with Joseph Scott. A. D. S. Signed also: Joseph Scott. Scott's receipt to Crittenden for bond on reverse. 4 p. 1821 Hawkins, J. H. New Orleans, [Louisiana]. To Critten- JUNE 18 den and Samuel Smith Nicholas. Excessive judgment of Wickliffes against Bartlet Cox, and arrangements to pay just amount. A. L. S. 3 p. 25 26 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1821 Halloway, John. Order on Crittenden to pay money to JULY 21 Littell. A. D. S. 1 p. 1821 Xabbut, Alex[ander]. Montreal, [Canada]. To Jesse B. JULY 23 Thomas, Louisville, Ohio. Estate of John Con- nolly, Sr., and Jr.; copy of letter from Samuel Mifflin; first trip on La Chene Canal. A. L. S. 2 p. 1821 Dudley, A. WV. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. Receipt to Crit- ACO 6 tenden for taxes. 1 p. 1821 Weisiger, D[an]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. Receipted bill Aeu 31 to Crittenden. 1 p. 1821 Hunt, William Gibbes. Receipted bill to Crittenden for AUG. subscription to "W[estern] Review." 1 p. 1821 Bacon, J. C. Owen County, [Kentucky]. Account AeG. against Crittenden and John McKinney. A. D.S. Ip. 1821 Holly, Horace. Lexington, [Kentucky]. To J[ohn] Todd. OCT. 16 Amounts of money given to schools in the differ- ent states. Copy. 1 p. 1821 Letcher, Robert P[erkins]. Lancaster, [Kentucky]. To Nov. 30 Crittenden. The suit of Anderson vs. Turner; good reports of Crittenden; advises Crittenden to "stick to the law." A. L. S. 3 p. 1821 Porter, William and Agness. Franklin County, Kentucky. DEC. 14 Deed to land in Frankfort, Kentucky, to John Love. D. S. 1 p. 1821 Weisiger, Dan. Receipt to Crittenden for "your portion DEC. of a Treat to the Members of the Assembly." A.D.S. 1 p. 1821 Breathitt, John. Account against Crittenden. A. D. I p. 1822 Johnson, Francis. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. JAN. 18 Governorship and government of Florida; faith in General [Andrew] Jackson; praise of [Presi- dent James] Monroe's Cabinet; presidential can- didates; possibilities of [William Jones] Lowndes. A.L.S. 3p. 1822 Vest, John J. Order to Crittenden to pay money to David APP. 20 Jones. A. D. S. 1 p. 1822 Harvie, J. Five certificates that sums have been paid by MAY 10 Crittenden and credited on different bonds. D's. S. 2 p. 1822 Gray, W. F. Todd County, [Kentucky]. To Thomas JUNE 29 Arnold, Paris, Kentucky. Debt of Wiley, of New Orleans. A. L. S. 1 p. PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CBITTENDEN 1822 Vest, John J. Receipted account against Crittenden for AuG. 22 carpenter work. A. D. S. 1 p. 1822 Henderson, William. Authority for William Rogers to dis- AuG. 23 miss two suits. D. S. 1 p. 1822 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Receipt to George P. Miller, SEPr. William G. Boyd, and Charles Baird for money paid by sheriff after judgment. A. D. S. 1 p. 1822 Wallace, Samuel M. Woodford, [Kentucky]. Order on OcT. 4 Crittenden to pay money to [Andrew F.] Price. Receipt by Price on reverse. A. D's. S. 2 p. 1822 Wallace, Samuel M. Woodford, [Kentucky]. To Crit- Ocr. 25 tenden. Requesting that he pay William Flem- ing money. A. L. S. 1 p. 1822 O'Hara, Kean. Receipted account against Crittenden for tuition of Crittenden's son and daughter and Mar- garet Smith. A. D. S. 1 p. 1822 Bacon, J. C. Owen County, [Kentucky]. Account against Crittenden and John McKinney. A. D. S. 1 p. 1823 Robertson, G[eorge]. Lancaster, [Kentucky]. To Crit- JAN. 8 tenden. Political situation of Ohio; strength of [Henry] Clay and others as candidates for Presi- dential nomination. A. L. S. 8 p. 1823 Hagner, Peter. [Washington, D. C.] To Richard Mentor FEB. 18 Johnson. [Washington, D. C.] Claim of Capt. Robert Crittenden for loss of horses during Semi- nole campaign; further evidence of the loss neces- sary. Copy. 3 p. 1823 Gayle, George. Receipted account against Crittenden for APR. 1 tuition of Margaret Smith. A. D. S. 1 p. 1823 Wilcox, Samuel. Declaration in ejectment against Jona- MAY 20 than Willis. Blank form filled in. 2 p. 1823 Edwards, Presley. Russellville, [Kentucky]. To Critten- MAY 25 den. Claim to land by heirs of Major David Walker. A. L. S. 1 p. 1823 Bacon, C[harles] P. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To Thomas JUNE 6 Arnold, Paris, [Kentucky]. Payment to Bacon, Samuel Co.; account of Gray, Bacon and Arnold with Bacon, Samuel Co. A. L. S. 2 p. 1823 Arnold, Thomas. Paris, [Kentucky]. To Charles P. JUNE 7 Bacon, Frankfort, [Kentucky]. Refusal to ac- cept money in Commonwealth paper; prefers nothing. A. L. S. 1 p. 27 28 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1823 Anderson, R[ichard] C[lough], Jr. To Crittenden. Aboard JUNE 15 the John Adams, Hampton Roads, Virginia, about to sail for Colombia; old acquaintances. A. L. S. 2p. 1823 Bacon, Charles P. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To Thomas JULY 5 Arnold, Paris, [Kentucky]. Contradicts state- inent made by Arnold regarding money and ac- counts. A. L. S. I p. 1823 Arnold, Thomas. Paris, [Kentucky]. To Mf[artin] D. JULY 11 IIardinl, Frankfort, [Kentucky]. Desires that he take proper steps to collect claim against Charles P. Bacon. A. L. S. 2 p. 1823 Waller, Will S. Receipt to Crittenden for money in satis- AUG. 22 faction of a judgment against Crittenden and George M. Bibb in favor of the Bank of Ken- tucky. D. S. 1 p. 1823 Edwards, Amos. Greenville Springs, [Kentucky]. As- AUG. 30 signment to Crittenden of bond executed by Solo- mon P. Sharp. D. S. I p. 1823 Edwards, Amos. Greenville Springs, [Kentucky]. Re- AUG. 30 lease of bond to Crittenden, for value received. D.S. Ip. 1823 Clay, 1I[enry]. Ashland, [Kentuckv]. To Crittenden. SEPr. 13 Dispute, trouble, and threatened duel between Breckinridge and Wicklifre. A. L. S. 2 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871, I 59. 1823 Jonett, Jack. Springfield, [Kentucky] Certificate of SEPT. 16 deposit by Paul J. Booker. Copy. 1 p. 1823 Pearson, J. E. Memorandum of agreement between Ed- Nov. 1 mund B. Pearson and James Peters for sale of tobacco. A. D. S. 1 p. 1824 White, D. W. [David]. Washington, [D. C.] To John JAN. 21 Todd. Subjects of great importance before Con- gress; war between Greece and Turkey; allied Powers of Europe against the Patriots of South America; Amendment to Constitution as to Election of President; tariff; candidates for presidential nomination. Copy. 2 p. 1824 Hagner, Peter. [Washington, D. C.] [To Crittenden.] MAR. 1 Claim for value of horses lost by Capt. Robert Crittenden during the Seminole Campaign. L. S. 2 p. PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN 1824 Johnson, Richard M[entor]. Washington, [D. C.]. To MAR. 7 Crittenden. Faithfulness to [George AM.] Bibb; suit against Sullivan Dorr; presidential contest between Clay, Jackson, Adams, and Crawford; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Convention for Jack- son. A. L. S. 3 p. 1824 Bibb, George M. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. MAR. 8 Trip to Washington for trying law suit and not to oppose [Henry] Clay; [Henry] Clay no longer friend; [Andrew] Jackson nominated for President; prominent speakers and speeches in case of [Robert] Fulton's exclusive right to navi- gate the rivers of New York. A. L. S. 11 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila.. 1871. I, 60. 1824 Jones, William D. Co. Cincinnati, [Ohio]. To Critten- MAR. 15 den. Law suits for Jones. A. L. S. I p. 1824 Dale, Reuben. Shelby County, [Kentucky]. To Critten- JUNE 30 den. Order to pay money to T. B. Burnett. Receipt for same by Burnett on reverse. A. L. S. 1 p. 1824 Patrick, Jane. Lex[ingto]n, [Kentucky]. Order to Crit- JULY 12 tenden to allow H. L. James Weir, Jr., a credit. D.S. Ip. 1824 Clark, George. Receipt to Crittenden for tuition of JULY 16 George [Bibb] Crittenden. A. D. S. 1 p. 1824 Tuttle, Moses. Land suit against George Wymer et al. JULY Answer. A. D. by Crittenden. 3 p. 1824 Trimble, David. Mount Sterling, [Kentucky]. To Crit- SEPT. 9 tenden. Law case in the Federal Court, Benja- min Lay vs. Young et al. A. L. S. I p. 1824 Smith, Robert 11. Philadelphia. To Crittenden. The OCT. 19 claims of [John] Reed and [Standish] Forde to lands in Kentucky. A. L. S. 4 p. 1824 Clay, H[enry]. Ashland, [Kentucky]. To Crittenden. Nov. 10 Suit of Gernon vs. Simons; Ohio election; letter from La Fayette to be published. A. L. S. 1 p. 1824 Jones, W[illiam] D. Co. Cincinnati, [Ohio]. To Crit- Nov. 18 tenden. Law suits for Jones. A. L. S. 2 p. 1824 Rafinesque, C. S. Certificate that Crittenden has paid two Nov. 27 instalments on one share of stock of the Transyl- vania Botanic Garden Company. Printed form filled in. D. S. 1 p. 29 30 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1825 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To FEB. 15 Henry Clay. Result of Presidential election; charges against Clay; advises Clay accept pLace if offered in Adams' Cabinet if elected. Two copies, 3 and 2 pages. Printed: Colton, Works of Clay, N. Y., 1897, IV, 117. 1825 Call, R[ichard] K[eith]. Washington, tD. C.] To Crit- FEB. 26 tenden. Appointment of [William R.] Burnley to West Point; appointment of [Maj.] Gen. [George] Izard as Governor of Arkansas Territory instead of Robert Crittenden. A. L. S. 2 p. 1825 Howard, Thomas C. Richmond, [Kentucky]. To Crit- APR. 24 tenden. Relative to suit for Howard. A. L. S. 3 p. 1825 Scott, Robert. Lexington, [Kentucky]. To Crittenden. APR. 29 Payment of fees in suit between N. Sanders and executor of [James] Morrison. A. L. S. 2 p. 1826 Robertson, G[eorge]. Lancaster, [Kentucky]. To Crit- MAY 25 tenden. Strongly urging Crittenden to become a candidate [for Kentucky Legislature]. A. L. S. 8 p. 1825 Hawkins, J. W. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To Crittenden. JUNE 27 Invitation to address inhabitants of Franklin on ensuing election. A. L. S. 1 p. 1825 Humphreys, Charles. Lexington, [Kentucky]. To Crit- JULY 18 tenden. Meeting of trustees of Transylvania University for election of professors of the law school; probable appointments. A. L. S. 2 p. 1825 Clay, H[enry]. Lebanon, Ohio. To Crittenden. His re- JULY 25 ception at Cincinnati and Lebanon; qualities of [De Witt] Clinton, who was in Cincinnati. Copy. 1 p. 1825 Foster, Ephraim II. Nashville, [Tennessee]. To Critten- AUG. 20 den. Residence of Josiah Anthony and desires "to have him sued instantly." A. L. S. 2 p. 1825 Harper, J. Lexington, [Kentucky]. Cashier's order on AUG 15 Bank of U. S. favor of Crittenden. Printed form filled in. D. S. 1 p. 1825 Clay, H[enry]. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. AUG. 22 Rejoices in Crittenden's election to the Kentucky Legislature; trouble with Georgia over the Creek lands. A. L. S. 1 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871, I 62. PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN 1825 Bell, C. Receipt to Crittenden for taxes and militia fines SEPT. 6 for year 1824. A. L. S. 1 p. 1825 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To SEPT. 22 Henry Clay. Crittenden's course with the ' Anti- Reliefs" and the 'Reliefs" in the House of Rep- resentatives of Kentucky. Copy. 2 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Fhila., 1871; I 63. 1826 Higginbotham, Manuel. Record of proceedings in suit for SEPT. 22 money against Abraham Baugh; defendant's ex- ceptions noted. Copy. 7 p. 1825 [Clay, Henry]. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. Ocr. 20 Claim of Daniel Dougherty for land as heir to Winser [Windsor] Brown, an officer of the Revo- lutionary War. A. L. 1 p. Signature cut off. 1825 Foster, Ephraim H. Nashville, [Tennessee]. To Critten- Nov. 17 den. Location of Josiah Anthony and persons responsible for him. Extract from letter from Josiah Anthony referring to his imprisonment for debt, on reverse. A. L. S. 2 p. 1825 Beauchamp, J[eroboam] 0. [Frankfort, Kentucky]. To Nov. 18 Crittenden. Declaration of his innocence of the murder of Colonel [Solomon P.] Sharp, and earn- estly beseeches Crittenden's assistance. A. L. S. 8 p. Also copy of same. 10 p. 1825 Beauchamp, J[eroboam] 0. [Frankfort, Kentucky]. To Nov. 25 Crittenden. Urgently protests his innocence of the murder of Colonel [Solomon P.] Sharp and asks that justice be dealt him. A. L. S. 7 p. Also copy of part of same. 5 p. 1825 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To DEC. 26 Henry Clay. Happenings in the [Kentucky] state legislature; reluctance to engage in the coming campaign; failure of resolutions express- ing confidence in Clay and his support of [John Quincy] Adams. Copy. 2 p. [1825] Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. To Crittenden. Desires Crit- tenden for security on a loan; means of payment. A.L.S. 3p. 1826 Blair, W. P. S. Frankfort, Kentucky. To Crittenden. JAN. 19 His financial condition; requests loan of money. A.L.S. I p. 1826 Foster, Ephraim H. Nashville, [Tennessee]. To Critten- FEB. 1 den. Desires Crittenden to proceed no further in suit against [Josiah] Anthony. A. L. S. 1 p. 31 32 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1826 Clay, 11[enry]. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. MARt. 10 Suits for estate of Col. [James] Morrison; cowl'i- tion of affairs in Congress; appointment of suc- cessor to Judge Thomas Todd. A. L. S. 3 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden. Phila., 1871; I, 63. 1826 Xercer, Hugh [T. W.] Fredericksburg, [Virginia]. To A.PR 11 Major William Taylor, Oldham County, Ken- tucky. Settlement of costs in partition suit between heirs of C. Griflin and heirs of J. T. Griflin; Martin Walker's claim and bill. A. L. S. S p. 1826 Craig, Lewis, Jr. Suit of ejectment against Thomas T. APR. 12 Worthington et al., Mason County, Kentucky. Including copies and exhibit of records in suits extending back many years to titles in John May and John Tabb. Copy, with exceptions noted on last page by Crittenden. 49 p. 1826 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To APR 22 Henry Clay, [Washington, D. C.] Trouble [duel] between Clay and [John] Randolph; rumor that a duel was fought between Clay and [John C.] Calhoun, in which Calhoun was killed; advice; the Panama mission; recognition of South American Republics; quarrel between [David] Trimble and [Joseph] Vance with [George] Mc- Duflie; course of the Anti-Relief and Relief parties in Kentucky. Copy. 3 p. 1826 Clay, 11[enry]. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. SAY 11 Affair [duel] with [John] R[andolpl]; [David] Trimble's trouble with [George] McDullie and speech; fJohn] R[owan's] opposition to [Robert] Trimble's appointment as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the U. S.; treaties made with Denmark and Guatemala. A. L. S. 1 p. 1826 Ewing, Robert. Red River, [Kentucky]. To Crittenden. MAY 26 Requests information and expresses opinion on [Kentucky] political questions; state elections and candidates; rebuilding the statehouse at Frankfort. A. L. S. 3 p. 1826 Clay, H[enry]. Lexington, [Kentucky]. To Crittenden. JULY 10 Intends to visit Frankfort; execution of [Jero- boam 0.] Beauchamp [the assassin of Solomon P. Sharp]. A. L. S. 1 p. PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN 1826 Clay, 1I[enry]. Lexington, [Kentucky]. To Crittenden. Aua. 6 Unable to visit Frankfort before his return to Washington; hopes that Crittenden will visit Lexington. A. L. S. I p. 1826 Butler, A[nthony]. Monticello, [Mississippi]. To Critten- Auo. 29 den. Butler's election to Mississippi Legisla- ture; political strife in Kentucky; Butler's suit against Crockett; warm session expected in Mis- sissippi Legislature. A. L. S. 4 p. 1826 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To SEP'r. 10 Mirs. Maria K. Todd. Love note. Copy. 1 p. 1826 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Shelbyville, [Kentucky]. To SEI-r. 20 Mrs. Maria K. Todd. Love letter. Copy. 1 p. 1826 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Shelbyville, [Kentucky]. To SEPr. 26 Mrs. Maria K. Todd. Love letter. Copy. 1 p. 1826 Adams, George. Natchez, [Mississippi]. To Crittenden. Nov. 1 Condolence for Crittenden's defeat for [Ken- tucky] legislature; advises firmness to Demo- cratic principles and healing of ruptured friend- ship with [George M.] Bibb. A. L. S. 2 p. 1826 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To Nov. 25 Henry Clay. Opposes rumors against Clay; new court leaders are for General [Andrew] Jackson; Kentucky will support [Adams] administration; [John] Boyle's appointment to judgeship over John Pope saved Kentucky for Clay; stated that Clay's interests not concerned in next Presiden- tial election; pleased at course taken by brother Henry [Crittenden], and hopes of his [Henry Crit- tenden's] election. Copy. 2 p. 1826 Call, G. W. Russellville, [Kentucky]. To Crittenden. Nov. 27 Disbelief that his brother [Richard K. Call] could have had part in publications in the Louisville Public Advertiser, and distressed bv Crittenden's ill feeling towards his brother; congratulations on his marriage; Crittenden's friends anxious for him to be a candidate for governor. A. L. S. 3 p. 1826 Morehead, Charles S. Ilopkinsville, [Kentucky]. To Crit- Nov. 27 tenden. Robert Cravens, in suit against him brought by Means, requests Crittenden represent him in Court of Appeals. A. L. S. 1 p. 52880'-13---3 33 34 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1826 Clay, Henry. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. Con- DEc. 12 gratulations on his marriage; reasons for chang- ing the public printer in Kentucky; Senate com- mittees rearranged, giving to administration the majorities in each case. Copy. 1 p. [1826] Miller Henry, devisees of. Land suit against Jacob and John McIntire. Defendants' printed brief. 4 p. 1827 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To JAN 12 Henry Clay. [George M.] Bibb accepts office of Chief Justice of Kentucky, ending court dis- pute; rebuilding capitol at Frankfort; criticises plan for trained militia. Copy. 1 p. 1827 Clay, Ilenry]. Washington, [D.C.] To Crittenden. Ap- JAN. 25 pointment of Crittenden and Thomas II. Fletcher as U. S. District Attorneys for Kentucky and West Tennessee, respectively; assents to Critten- den becoming counsel for Taylor in suit against Clay. A. L. S. 1 p. 1827 Clark, George. Fayette, [Kentucky]. To Crittenden. JAN. 26 Approbation of his young friend [Crittenden's son ] as a student; account for necessities. A.L.S. 2p. 1827 Johnson, R[ichard] M[entor]. [Washington, D. C.] To FEB 6 Crittenden. Johnson's suit with Green Clay; politics, he hopes, does not lessen their personal friendship; Crittenden's confirmation as District Attorney for Kentucky; desires additional serv- ices of George Robertson. A. L. S. 3 p. 1827 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To MAR. 3 Henry Clay. Various candidates for Congres- sional nomination in Kentucky; [John] Tyler's course in the Senate; actions of the opposition toward the administration; [John C.] Calhoun and the treasury peculations. Copy. 2 p. 1827 Addison, L. D. Louisville, [Kentucky]. To Crittenden. MAR. 6 Inquires if Crittenden has made collections on notes. A. L. S. 1 p. 1827 Addison, L. D. Louisville, Kentucky. To Crittenden. MAR. 7 Desires statement relative to notes put in his hands for collection. A. L. S. 1 p. 1827 Lee, John H. Daviess, Kentucky. To James Madison, APR. 4 Montpelier, Virginia. Advises suit against the estates of Tapscott and Bell, relative to land settlements. A. L. S. 2 p. PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN5 1827 Barbour, James. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. MAY 19 Has supplietl requested omission; pleased with triumph of correct priciples in Kentucky; Penn- sylvania's political attitude. A. L. S. 1 p. 1827 Trimble, Robert. [Frankfort, Kentucky]. To Critten- SEPT. 3 den. Requests Crittenden to call at post office and take out Trimble's volume of [Henry] W'heaton's [law] reports. A. L. S. 1 p. 1827 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To SEPT. 3 Ilenrv Clay. Clay's statements made in 1824 to Crittenden relative to Clay's refusal to vote for [Andrew]Jackson. Copy. 1 p. Printed: Cole- man, Life of Crittenden. Phila., 1871; I, 66. 1827 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To SEPT. 6 Henry Clay. Effect of [James] Buchanan's letter to Jackson; charges made against Clay; Clay's letter to White. Copy. 2 p. 1827 Chambers, John. Washington, Kentucky. To Critten- SEPT. 11 den. Many different lawsuits; banters Critten- den in friendly way. A. L. S. 2 p. 1827 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To OCT. 30 Henry Clay. Treachery of the times has swept away many friends; Clay's letter to White; let- ters of [Amos] Kendall published in the "Argus "; vindication of certain charges against Crittenden. Copy. 2 p. 1827 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To Nov. 15 Henry Clay. Opinion on the charges against Clay; prospects of the next election in Ken- tucky; candidates for Vice President; Critten- den's loss of Clay's letter; found by opponents, and consequences. Copy. 3 p. 1827 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, [Kentuckv]. To Nov. 19 Henry Clay. Solicits an appointment for [Hum- phrey Marshall] son of John J. Marshall to West Point. Copy. 1 p. 1827 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To Nov. 28 Henry Clay. New York elections "like a dark cloud." Copy. 1 p. 1827 Clay, H[enry]. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. DEC. 16 Will soon present a mass of testimony in his behalf to the public; his preference for Adams in 1825; Crittenden could safely have kept out of dispute; inability to obtain appointment for 35 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS Humphrey Marshall to West Point; minority in Congress; elections in New York; bright pros- pects in Virginia and North Carolina. A. L. S. 3 p. 1828 Simmerman, P[eter]. Burksville, Kentucky. To Critten- JAN. 3 den. Testimony in suit of Haslet McKim against Peter and John Simmerman; oath by Simmerman that testimony and deposition of Henry R. Simmerman is necessary. A. I. S. 3 p. 1828 Cornelius, S. Alexandria, D. C. To R[ichard] M[entor] MAR. 1 Johnson, Washington, D. C. No administration on [unnamed] estate. A. L. S. 1 p. 1828 Burnley, Arlbert] T. Yellow Banks, [Kentucky]. To Crit- MAR. 2 tenden. Crittenden's knowledge of Clay's atti- tude towards [Andrew] Jackson in 1825. A. L. S. 3 p. 1828 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To MAR. 4 Henry Clay. " Bargain and corruption;" Senate proceedings to try the charges against Clay; letter of [Francis P.] Blair. Copy. 4 p. 1828 Morehead, James T. Glasgow, [Kentucky]. To Critten- MAR. 28 den. Requests Crittenden's services in lawsuits. A.L.S. 2p. 1828 Monroe, James. Oak Hill, [Virginia]. To Crittenden. APR. 11 Sends memoir of his views on public events, founded upon his mission to Europe. Copy. 1 p. 1828 Johnson, Fr[ancis]. Bowling Green, [Kentucky]. To Crit- APR. 12 tenden. Favorable turn of public sentiment; Clay's pamphlet; political industry of Jackson's followers; encloses a note to [Amos] Kendall. A. L. S. 1 p. 1828 Johnson, Fr[ancis]. Bowling Green, [Kentucky]. To Amos APR. 12 Kendall. Correcting error published in Kendall's newspaper concerning [Henry] Clay. A. L. S. 1 p. 1828 Johnson, Fr[ancis]. Bowling.Green, [Kentucky]. To Crit- JUNE 6 tenden. Sends the amount of an execution against Charles Campbell; candidates for next election in the district; publication of letters. A.L.S. 2p. 1828 Trimble, D[avid]. To Crittenden. Requests Crittenden Szrr. 16 to represent him in suit of Mosely vs. Garrett et al. A. L. S. 1 p. 36 PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN 1828 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To SErr. 23 Henry Clay. Preparation for the contest in No- vember. Copy. 1 p. 1828 Willis, W[illiaml T. Greensburgh, Kentucky. To Crit- Ocm. 1 tenden. Work in the county for the November election; prospects. A. L. S. 3 p. 1828 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To DEC. 3 Henry Clay. Consoling advice on political re- verses; judgships in Kentucky; Crittenden's possibilities for the Federal Judgship. Two copies. 2 p. each. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; I, 71. 1828 Johnson, Richard M[entor]. Washington, [D. C.] To Crit- DEC. 25 tenden. [Andrew] Jackson's possible Cabinet officers; Crittenden's nomination as associate justice of the U. S. Supreme Court. A. L. S. 3 p. 1828 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To DEC. 27 Henry Clay. His nomination as Associate Jus- tice of U. S. Supreme Court and opposition to his confirmation by the Senate. Copy. 1 p. 1828 Chambers, John. Washington, D. C. To Crittenden. DEc. 29 Cause of delay in Crittenden's confirmation as Associate Justice of U. S. Supreme Court; same referred to committee; Jacksonians may block confirmation; speculations on Jackson's Cabi- net. A. L. S. 5 p. 1829 Clay, H[enry]. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. JAN. 6 Suspension of Crittenden's confirmation as Asso- ciate Justice of U. S. Supreme Court. L. S. 2 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; I, 73. 1829 Wickliffe, Charles A. Washington, D. C. To Crittenden. JAN. 7 Assurance that he will aid all possible in the confirmation of Crittenden as Associate Justice of U. S. Supreme Court, and explains the delay of same. Copy. 3 p. 1829 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, [Kentuckv]. To JAN. 16 Henry Clay. Resigned to his fate as regards his confirmation in the Senate as Associate Justice of the U. S. Supreme Court; State judgeships in Kentucky. Copy. 1 p. 1829 Clay, H[enry]. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. JAN. 27 Exertions of Crittenden's friends in the Senate for his confirmation as Associate Justice in the 37 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS U. S. Supreme Court; intention of the Senate to confirm no nominations during the present ad- ministration; uncertainty of affairs at Washing- ton. L. S. 3 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; I, 73. 1829 Chambers, John. Washington, D. C. To Crittenden. JAN. 28 Refusal of the Senate to vote on Crittenden's nomination as Associate Justice of U. S. Supreme Court; rumor of death of Jackson; personals. A. L. S. 3 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crit- tenden, Phila., 1871; I, 79. 1829 Archer, W[illiam] S[egar]. Washington, [D. C.] To Crit- FEB. 2 tenden. Opinion that Crittenden's nomination will be rejected by the Senate; assurance of his friendship; offer of future assistance. A. L. S. 5 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; I, 79. 1829 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To FEB. 15 Henry Clay. Fate of his nomination in the Senate; opinion of Adams's administration; Clay's future occupation; the Old Court and New Court parties of Kentucky; predicts a Clay party will predominate the state. Copy. 2 p. 1829 Union Philosophical Society, of Transylvania University. MAY 26 [Lexington, Kentucky.] To Crittenden. Noti- fication by committee that Crittenden had been chosen orator for July celebration. L. S. by James Scott, W. B. Redds and Cassius M. Clay. 1 p. 1829 Russellville, [Kentucky] Citizens. To Crittenden. In- JULY 7 vitation to public entertainment; testimonial of confidence and admiration; criticism of [Andrew] Jackson's political practices. L. S. by 22 signa- tures as a committee. 4 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; I, 76. 1829 Waddell, William Coventry H. [Washington, D. C.] To AUC. 21 Crittenden. Crittenden's account against the Department of State for services. A. L. S. 1 p. 1829 Christian County. Hopkinsville [Kentucky]. To Crit- SErr 7 tenden. Invitation to visit this district with Henry Clay. L. S. by 35 signatures as a com- mittee. 2 p. 38 PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN 1829 Blakey, Thomas. Logan Co., Kentucky. To Crittenden. Nov. 14 Dissatisfaction at the division of the estate of the late William Haden. A. L. S. 3 p. 1830 Lee, Richard Henry. Mason County, [Kentucky]. To MAR. 22 Crittenden. The death of Lee's wife, Eliza [Crit- tenden ] A. L. S. 1 p. 1830 Chamberlain Philosophical Literary Society of Center APR. 26 College, Danville, Kentucky. To Crittenden. Request for address on commencement day. L. S. by Charles G. Wintersmith and Robert Nall, committee. 1 p. 1830 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To JUNE 1 Henry Clay. Is confident of his own election; his preference for Clay for Presidency; the political situation in Kentucky; Jackson's veto of Maysville Turnpike bill. Copy. 1 p. [18307] Xorehead, A. To Crittenden. Encloses amount of his JUNE 12 note. A. L. S. 1 p. 1830 Burnley, Aplbert] T. Yellow Banks, Kentucky. To Crit- JUNE 13 tenden. Has sent interest due; Crittenden's political struggle for election to U. S. Senate; Jackson's veto of the 'Mavsville turnpike bill; Jackson's renomination of [Mordecai Manuel] Noah detestable; compromise in the case of Pick- ett's heirs vs. Blight's heirs. A. L. S. 6 p. 1830 Taylor, William. Receipt for money paid by Crittenden, JULY 12 amount of judgment against John Murphy. D. S. as agent for Hugh [T. W.] Mercer. 1 p. 1831 Union Literary Society of Miami University. Oxford, MAR. 14 Ohio. To Crittenden. Invitation to deliver an address on the 27th of September following. L. S. by C. B. Harrison and Thomas T. Thornton as a committee. 2 p. 1831 Xercer, Hugh [T. W.] Fredericksburg, [Virginia]. To MAY 7 Crittenden. Transfer of his business from Major William Taylor to Crittenden; Taylor's business abilities; [Henry] Clay's prospects for Presi- dency; support of the Kentucky legislature for Crittenden. A. L. S. 3 p. 1831 [Union Literary Society] of Miami University. [Oxford, MAY 9 Ohio.] To Crittenden. Desire reply to previous invitation to address the society. L. S. by C. B. Harrison and T[homas] T. Thornton, committee. 2 p. 39 40 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1831 XcNairy, Boyd C. Nashville, [Tennessee]. To Critten- MAY 9 den. Crittenden's candidacy for the legislature; Cabinet change at Washington; approval of Jackson in Tennessee; importance of Kentucky elections. A. L. S. 2 p. 1831 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston] Washington, [D. C.] To Crit- JUNEJ 10 tenden. Will pay sum due Crittenden if drawn on; establishing the "Globe"; his wife has ordered it sent to Crittenden that he may read her "Hemisphere"; Blair's children; praise of Jackson; personals. A. L. S. 3 p. 1831 Flournoy, T. Columbus, Ohio. To Crittenden. [Henry] SEr. 24 Clay should go to the Senate instead of Critten- den. A. L. S. 1 p. 1831 Harris, Fran[k]. Sublett's Tavern, Virginia. To Critten- SErr. 28 den. Encloses money for taxes on his Ohio land; personals. Endorsed by Crittenden that the amount was paid to Hiram Harris. A. L. S. 1 p. 1831 Clay, Brutus J. Paris, [Kentucky]. To Crittenden. Di- OcT. 10 vision, sale, suit, and records concerning land owned by Mrs. Boston. A. L. S. 2 p. 1831 Xacey, A. R. Bowling Green, [Kentucky]. To Critten- Ocr. 14 den. Relative to a note of T. J. J. Roberts; anti-'Masonic nomination of [William] Wirt and its effect on Henry Clay; meeting at Frankfort for nomination of Governor and Vice President; proposes Crittenden for Governor. A. L. S. 3 p. 1831 Clay, Ii[enry]. Ashland, [Kentucky]. To Crittenden. Nov. 20 Suit of U. S. V8. Clay as executor for [James] Morrison; anticipates a less disagreeable session of Congress; desires Crittenden's counsels and communications. A. L. S. 1 p. 1831 Buckner, Richard A. Greensburgh, [Kentucky]. To Crit- DEC. 29 tenden. Gratitude for advice; Buckner's con- duct toward his own nomination [for governor]. A. L. S. 3 p. 1832 Collins, Lewis. Maysville, [Kentucky]. To Crittenden. JAN. 9 Withdrawal of Crittenden's subscription to the Maysville "Eagle." A. L. S. 1 p. 1832 Hanna, John. Mills Point, Kentucky. To Crittenden. FEB. 16 Crittenden to act as counsel in certain lawsuits; importance of suit of Hogue v8. Marr. A. L. S. 2 p. PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN 1832 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To FEB. 23 Henry Clay. Rejection of nomination of [Mar- tin] Van Buren [as Minister to Great Britain]; regulation of the tariff; rumor of dissension be- tween Adams and Clay; support of Richard A. Buckner for Governor. Copy. 1 p. 1832 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To FEB. 27 Richard A. Buckner. Contradicts interpretation put upon his own statement as garbled by Willis relative to Buckner's candidacy for Governor A. D'ft. S. 4 p. 1832 Archer, W[illiam] S[egar]. Washington, [D. C.] To Crit- M.AR. 7 tenden. Difficulty in securing some appoint- ment; schoolboy recollections; peril in being governor of a state; ascendancy of Branch [T.] Archer in Texas. A. L. S. 7 p. 1832 Helm, John L. Elizabethtown, Kentucky. To Critten- MAR. 20 den. Desires to retain him as counsel; law mat- ters. A. L. S. 2 p. 1832 Letcher, R[obert] P[erkins]. Washington, D. C. To Crit- APR. 10 tenden. Denial of statement published in a pamphlet [by James Love] relative to Crittenden not being entitled to the confidence of the party. A. L. S. 3 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crit- tenden, Phila., 1871; I, 83. 1832 Clay, II[enry]. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. De- APR. 15 sires attention given to two suits between Clay andl [James] Morrison in Court of Appeals. A.L.S. 1 p. 1832 Edwards, Ninian. Belleville, Illinois. To Crittenden. APR. 16 Edwards having been wrongly accused of oppos- ing the reduction of the price of public lands and granting of preemptions while in the U. S. Senate, desires a statement from Crittenden; Edwards's true course; fell senseless while delivering speech in Senate in favor of reduction. A. L. S. 2 p. 1832 Archer, W[illiam] S[egar]. Washington, [D. C.] To Crit- JULY 8 tenden. Personal friendship; relative to ac- ceptance of a foreign mission if offered; work of the "Kitchen Cabinet." A. L. S. 8 p. 1832 Russellville Convention. Bowling Green, [Kentucky]. To SEPT. 9 Crittenden. Invitation to deliver address on September 27 or 28; political affairs. L. S. by seven signatures. 3 p. 41 42 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1832 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To Nov. 17 Henry Clay. Advises Clay to continue in the U. S. Senate; his own ambitions. Copy. 1 p. 1832 Sergeant, John. Philadelphia. To Crittenden. Adverse Nov. 19 result of recent elections; [Henry] Clay's success in Kentucky; Sergeant's defeat. A. L. S. 1 p. 1832 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To Nov. 24 Henry Clay. Receipt of money from estate of [James] Morrison; expects Clay in Frankfort be- fore going to Washington; Clay need not hurry to Senate, as he can not pacify the South. Copy. 1 p. 1832 Allan, Chilton. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. his Nov. 26 long services with the party, and present scheme that will defeat him; asks Crittenden to intercede in his behalf. A. L. S. 3 p. 1832 Leigh, William. Halifax County, Virginia. To Critten- Nov. 27 den. Asks assistance for William Banks in his benevolent purpose; their boyhood at Williams- burg, [College of William and Mary]. A. L. S. 1 p. 1832 Clay, Henry. Ashland, [Kentucky]. To Crittenden. His Nov. 28 service in the U. S. Senate; will proceed imme- diately to Washington. Copy. 1 p. 1833 Breckinridge, Robert. Louisville, [Kentucky]. To Crit- FEB. 20 tenden. Holds promissory note from Thomas Triplett to William Tomason, past due; requests Crittenden's attention thereto. A. L. S. 1 p. 1833 N[icholas], S[amuel] S[mith]. Louisville, Kentucky. To FEB. 28 Crittenden. Regrets inability to vote for Or- lando Brown because of previous promise to vote for [James] Dana for Reporter of the Kentucky Court of Appeals. A. L. S. 4 p. 1833 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To MAR. 2 S[amuel] S[mith] Nicholas, [Louisville, Ken- tucky]. Regret that the Judges of the Court of Appeals have committed themselves for [James] Dana for Reporter; Dana's newspaper attack on Crittenden. Copy. 1 p. 1833 Bibb, George M. Washington, [D. C.] To Albert T. APR. 5 Burnley, Yellow Banks, Kentucky. Post Office contracts; bad condition of the roads; busy with arguments for Bruce and Gen'l [Jas.] Taylor's claims against the Treasury; investigation of burning of the Treasury building; [Henry] Clay's PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN4 tariff compromise bill; [Martin] Van Buren not popular. A. L. S. 5 p. 1833 Union and Jefferson Societies of Augusta College, [Ken- MAY 20 tucky]. To Crittenden. Invitation to deliver address on Aug. 7. L. S. by ten names in same hand writing, committee. 1833 Lee, Richard Henry. Maysville, Kentucky. To Critten- AuG. 6 den. Election of William B. Philips as mayor; prospects for the general election; cholera in the district. A. L. S. 3 p. 1833 Harlan, James. Harrodsburg, Kentucky. To Critten- AuG. 8 den. Fears that [Thomas P.] Moore has defeated [Robert P.] Letcher for Congress; Letcher's lack of funds and organization. A. L. S. 3 p. [1833] N[icholas, Samuel Smith]. Louisville, Kentucky. To SEPr. 12 Crittenden. Political matters; draft of bill to regulate election of U. S. Senators. A. L. S. 5 p, inc. enclosure of 3 p. 1833 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To SEPr. 15 Sfamuel] S[mith] Nicholas. Kind feelings to- ward [William] Drayton as a Presidential candi- date but will stick to [Henrv] Clay to the last; praise of Clay. Copy. 2 p. 1833 Bunn, Nathan. Henderson, Kentucky. To Crittenden. SEPr. 16 Claim to land held bv William R. Griffith and Calhoon; desires Crittenden's law services; same for Elenathan Durfee. A. L. S. 2 p. 1833 Benham, Joseph A. Louisville, Kentucky. To Critten- OcT. 3 den. Desires Crittenden as counsel for Judge [Stephen] Ormsby in suit over will of Ormsby's brother. A. L. S. 1 p. 1833 Breckinridge, James D. Louisville, Kentucky. To Crit- Nov. 12 tenden. Suit in chancery in the Federal Court of Pager's executors vs. Bristow heirs. A. L. S. 2 p. 1833 Banks, William B. Halifax County, Virginia. To Crit- DEc. 3 tenden. Requests supervision of legal and per- sonal affairs of brother, Henry Banks; his broth- er's misfortunes; praise for [Henry] Clay and [George M.] Bibb; land claims. A. L. S. 2 p. [1833] Botts, William. Flemingsburg, [Kentucky]. To Critten- den. Desires examination of papers in suits against John McKee. A. L. S. 2 p. 43 44 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1834 Clay, H[enry]. [Washington, D. C.] To Crittenden. APR. 8 Appointments of Monroe and Saunders approved; Virginia and New York elections; Senate has not concurrence of House of Representatives; Orlando Brown in Washington; shameless party spirit in the House of Representatives. A. L. S. 1 p. 1834 Haydon, John W. Hancock County, [Kentucky]. Plain- Apai. 29 tiff in suit against St. Clair Young; judgment for defendant; appeal. Copy. 4 p. 1834 Morehead, James T. Bowling Green, [Kentucky]. To MAY 17 Crittenden. Demand for Congressional docu- ments reporting debates; Clay's latest speech; Decline of the Jackson party. A. L. S. 4 p. 1834 Elkton [Kentucky] Citizens. To Crittenden. Citizens call MAY 19 a convention to meet July 4th to consider dangerous assumption of power by President Jackson, invite Crittenden to be present. L. S. by 9 names in one handwriting. 2 p. 1834 Love, James. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. Strife MAY 27 for presidential succession; President Jackson abandoned by Virginia and New York; presi- dential candidates; interests of [John] McLean, [Martin] Van Buren, and [Henry] Clay. The debate on Jackson's "Protest"; President's hostility to present U. S. Bank; contest for the speaker's chair; Cabinet appointments; in midst of election contest between [Thomas P.] Moore and [Robert P. Letcher]; talent in the House of Representatives; praise for Crittenden. A. L.S. Sp. 1834 Love, James. [Washington, D.C.] To Crittenden. Love's MAY 30 views of next presidency (liffer not from those of [Henry] Clay; election contest between [Thomas P.] Moore and [Robert P.] Letcher about closed; confirmation of [Mahlon] Dickerson [as Secretary of the Navy] and [Andrew] Stevenson [as minister to Great Britain]; Jackson party threatens to punish U. S. Bank officials for contempt; note- worthy speech of [Amos] Davis; [Robert P.] Letcher will owe his seat to [Amos] Davis; wig- wam still in trouble; "Mrs. [John Henry] Eaton is against Jackson." A. L. S. 3 p. PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CBITTENDEN 1834 McLean, Alney. Greenville, [Kentucky]. To Crittenden. JUNE 17 Denounces President Jackson and his policies; candidates for the state election; expects much good from the Elkton [Kentucky] convention. A.L.S. 3p. 1834 Crittenden, J[ohn] Jiordan]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To JUNE 19 Randolph Railey, Jr. Order to Railey on Wil- liam D. Young for amount of judgment obtained for A. F. Price's administrators; Railey's receipt on reverse. Copy. 2 p. 1834 Coleman, Chapman. Louisville, [Kentucky]. To Critten- JUNE 29 den. Efforts and plans of Charles [Anderson] Wickliffe to defeat Crittenden for the U. S. Senate. A. L. S. 2 p. 1834 Morehead, James T. Allensville, [Kentucky]. To Crit- AUO. 5 tenden. Sends official blanks; election returns. A.L.S. Ip. 1834 Madison, James. Montpelier, [Virginia]. To George Joy. SEPT. 9 Incident in the life of Lafayette; certain letters sent to [John Quincy] Adams; orders in Council relative to the embargo; detailed cir- cumstances attending the declaration of war [of 1812] and its termination; practice of im- pressment by Great Britain; failing in health. Copy. 6 p. 1834 Wickliffe, C[harles] A[nderson]. Springfield, Kentucky. Nov. 14 To Crittenden. Denies that he has spoken abusively of Crittenden. A. L. S. 2 p. 1834 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To DEC. 18 S[amuel] S[mith] Nicholas. Urges him to inter- pose in the expected duel between Marshall and Rowan. Copy. 1 p. 1835 Eurodelphian Society of Saint Josephs College. Bards- FEB. 7 town, Kentucky. To Crittenden. Invitation to deliver an address on April 14. L. S. by 4 names in one handwriting, committee. 1 p. 1835 Cincinnati Citizens. Cincinnati, Ohio. To Crittenden. MAR. 31 Invitation to attend celebration of first settle- ment by native citizens on April 7th. L. S. by A. G. Gano, chairman, and A. N. Riddle, secre- tary. 1 p. 1835 Whig Society of South Hanover College. South Hanover, APR. 6 Indiana. To Crittenden. Informs him that he has been made an honorary member, and invites 45 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS him to deliver oration at commencement. L. S. by Samuel 11. Thomson and George F. Whit- worth, committee, in one handwriting. 2 p. 1835 Professional Teachers State Convention. Lexington, Ken- Auo. 10 tucky. To Crittenden. Invitation to deliver an address during first week in November. L. S. by J. Dunham, Rev. R. Davidson, and J. L. Van Doren, committee, in one handwriting. 1 p. 1835 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Washington, [D. C.] To DEc. 23 J[ames] T. Morehead, [William] Owslev, Jfohn] IHarvie, and Orlando Brown. Affairs with France; [William Henrv] Harrison nominated for Presidency by Pennsylvania, and its impor- tance; Anti-Masonic Convention of Pennsylva- nia of no consequence; thinks Kentucky should immediately adopt nominations of Pennsylvania; great contest in Virginia for [Hugh Lawson] White; [Daniel] Webster not justly appreciated; contest settled against him, and he has Critten- (len's sympathy. Copy. 6 p. 1836 Marshall, Humphrey. To Crittenden. Affairs with France; JAN. 5 the President's actions, rights, and powers rela- tive to France and France's course. Copy. 2 p. 1836 Daggett, David. New Haven, [Connecticut]. To Crit- JAN. 6 tenden. Condemns present "Jack Cade" ad- ministration; personals. A. L. S. 3 p. 1836 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordanf]. Washington, [D. C.] To Or- JAN. 7 lando Brown. British offer and acceptance of mediation for settlement of our differences with France. Copy. 2 p. 1836 Reeves, B. H. Fayette, [Missouri]. To Crittenden. Price JAN. 13 of Crittenden's lands in Missouri; [Hugh Lawson] White, Whig favorite for Presidential nomination in Missouri; [William H.] Ashley is announced as a candidate for Governor of Missouri. A. L. S. 2 p. 1836 Harvie, J[ohn]. Richmond, Virginia. To Crittenden. In- JAN. 18 troducing Hodijah [B.] Meade with great praise; Van Buren party preponderant in Virginia; per- sonals. A. L. S. 2 p. 1836 Bulford, John. Frankfort, Kentucky. To Crittenden. JAN. 25 Bill to raise the salaries of judges rejected by Kentucky Senate; divorce bill; [Louisville, Ken- tucky], Cincinnati [Ohio] and Charleston [South 46 PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN Carolina] railroad charter; harmony in Frank- fort; [Henry] Clay's letter accepting senatorship. A. L. S. 2 p. 1836 Marshall, H[umphrey]. Frankfort, Kentucky. To Crit- FEB. 3 tenden. His pension memorial to Congress; de- sires to know the cause of its delay; opinion on his claims. A. L. S. 3 p. 1836 Brown, Orlando. Frankfort, [Kentuckv]. To Crittenden. FEB. 11 Crittenden's maiden speech; how the news was received by Crittenden's family; character of [Willie P.] Mangum; passage of the [Louisville], Cincinnati and Charleston railroad bill; bill bor- rowing and appropriating a million dollars passed; State elections and candidates. A. L. S. 4 p. 1836 Marshall, H[umphrey]. Frankfort, Kentuckv. To Crit- FEB. 27 tenden. His pension claim; criticizes actions of [J. L.] Edwards; Marshall's previous statement and knowledge of the character of Mrs. [Andrew] Jackson; affairs with France; slavery in District of Columbia. A. L. S. .3 p. 1836 Washington L[iterary] Society, of Washington College, MAR. 4 Washington, Pennsylvania. To Crittenden. No- tification of having made him an honorary mem- ber, and congratulating him for the faithful dis- charge of his duties to the public. L. S. by J. F. Irons, A. Jones, in one handwriting, and T. 'Mc- Gitlm. 1 p. 1836 Athenian Society, of Indiana College. Bloomington, In- MAR. 8 diana. To Crittenden. Notification of election as honorary member and invitation to deliver an address on last Wednesday in September. L. S. by J. W. Lowe, A. J. Thickstun, and M. M. Campbell, all in one handwriting. 2 p. 1836 Marshall, H[umphrey]. Frankfort, Kentucky. To Crit- MAR. 27 tenden. His pension claim before Congress; wishes to know cause of delay; condemns J. L. Edwards; political condition of the country un- der present administration. 2 A. L's. S. 2 p. and 4 p. 1836 Metcalfe, Thomas. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. APR. 5 Notification of appointment as representative of Kentucky to a convention to meet in Knoxville, 47 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS Tenn., July 4th, to consider the construction of the [Louisville, Cincinnati and Charleston] Rail- road. A. L. S. 2 p. 1836 Letcher, R[obert] P[reston]. Lancaster, [Kentucky]. To MAY 3 Crittenden. [James] Clark's gubernatorial cam- paign; criticism of Clark; comparison of [Daniel] Webster with [Henry] Clay. A. L. S. 7 p. Printed (in part): Coleman, Life of Crittenden Phila., 1871, I, 98. 1836 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Washington, D. C. To JUNE 3 Mrs. J. B. Whiting. Unsuccessful endeavor to have her husband stationed at Louisville. A.L.S. 2p. 1836 Woodford County Citizens. Versailles, [Kentucky]. To JULY 13 Crittenden, Lexington, Kentucky. Invitation to a public dinner to be given in his honor; praise. L. S. by 9 names in one handwriting as a committee. 1. p. 1836 Franklin County Citizens. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To JULY Is Crittenden, [Frankfort, Kentucky]. Invitation to a public dinner; great praise. L. S. by 10 signatures as a committee. 1836 Reily, John. Berlin, [Germany]. To Crittenden. Leaves Auo. 2 Berlin for St. Petersburg; expensive living at St. Petersburg; cost of furs and travel; St. Petersburg's growing importance as a consular station; desires diplomatic mission in Germany. A. L. S. 3 p. 1836 Pope, Nathaniel. Kaskaskia, Illinois. To Crittenden. AUo. 3 Appreciations for favors; condemns [Benjamin W.] Leigh for his attitude relative to claims on Virginia; Illinois elections; surplus revenue and popularity of [Henry] Clay's land bill; condemns exaction of specie for public lands; believes [William H.] Ashley is elected Governor of Mis- souri. A. L. S. 3 p. 1836 Railey, Randolph, Jr. Versailles, [Kentucky]. To Crit- Nov. 13 tenden. Inquiry relative to disposal by Railey of money received from [William D.] Young for Crittenden; other legal business; Railey leaves for Mississippi; hopes [William Henry] Harrison will be elected. A. L. S. 1 p. 48 PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN 1836 Pope, Nathaniel. Kaskaskia, Illinois. To Crittenden, Nov. 20 Washington, [D. C.] Favorable intelligence as to the Presidential election in various states; sends additional testimony for Pope's bill before Congress; purposes to be elected to the Senate in December. A. L. S. 2 p. 1836 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Washington, [D. C.] To DEC. 10 Tihomas] L[eonidas] Crittenden, rNew Orleans, Louisiana] Location of various members of the family throughout the country; extended advice as to his character, habits, and behavior. A. L. S. 8 p. Printed in part: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; I, 99. [18361] Taylor, Z[achary]. To [Abijah] Mann, [Jr.] Full and lengthy discussion approving Mann's course in introducing to Congress resolution to do away with General in Chief of the Army and equalizing the pay of officers of the Army and Navy. L. S. 52 p. Marked "Copy." [18361] Porter, A[lexander]. [Washington, D. C.] To Crittenden. Texas and Sam Houston's victory before the Senate; three private bills, one for a pension. A.L.S. 2p. 1837 Butler, B[enjamin] F[ranklin]. [Washington, D. C.] Cir- JAN. 11 cular stating that the War Department has stocks and bonds belonging to Indian tribes and that the Commissioner of Indian Affairs has entire charge of this business. Copy. 1837 Pope, Nathaniel. Kaskaskia, Illinois. To Crittenden. JAN. 16 Pope's claims before Congress presented by [Lewis Fields] Linn; Crittenden's speech in an- swer to [Thomas Hart] Benton; salary of district judges and comparative value of same to ten years past.. A. L. S. 3 p. 1837 Harris, C[arey] A. [Washington, D. C.] To John Tilford, JAN. 28 Lexington, Kentucky. Funds of Indians on hand for buying state bonds. Copy. On same document with Butler Circular, Jan. 11, 1837. 1837 Dudley, P[eter]. Frankfort, Kentuckv. To [Henry] Clav JAN. 30 and Crittenden. Previous transmission to Secre- tary of War of an application to Congress for indemnity for loss in cost of equipping the Regiment of Volunteer mounted gunners of 52880'-13- 49 PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN Kentucky in service of the U. S. [in war of 1812]. A. L. S. 1 p. 1837 Meade, II[odijah] B. Hermitage, [Virginia.] To Critten- FEB. 4 den. Claim in Congress for half pay due his father for Revolutionary War services; con- demn's Virginia's Senators. A. L. S. 2 p. 1837 Harris, C[arev] A. [Washington, D. C.] To R[ichard] MAR. 9 Mf[entor] Johnson. No funds at present for pur- chasing bonds of Northern Bank of Kentucky; will have funds within six months. Copy. On same document with Butler circular, Jan. 11, 1837. 1837 Harris, CQarev] A. [Washington, D. C.] To John Tilford, MAR. 20 Lexington, Kentucky. Circular stating that the Office of Indian Affairs frequently has funds for purchase of State stocks, giving manner of pur- chase. Copy. On same document with Butler circular, Jan. 11, 1837. 1837 Johnson, Richard MI[entor]. [Lexington, Kentucky]. To MAR 21 John Tilford. C[arey] A. Harris will purchase State bonds during the coming summer. Copy. On same document with Butler circular, Jan. 11, 1837. 1837 Johnson, Richard M[entor]. Lexington, [Kentucky]. To MAR. 21 C[arey] A. Harris, [Washington, D. C.] Bonds for sale are for State of Kentucky and not for bank, but has informed Major [John] Tilford that the sale is closed; Northern Bank has agreed to dispose of bonds; importance of giving Western States advantages of public money; bonds for previous sale will be forwarded. Copy. On same document with Butler circular, Jan. 11 1837. 1837 Harris, C[arey] A. [Washington, D. C.] To John Tilford, APR. 4 Lexington, Kentucky. Bonds received, insuffi- cient funds for purchasing all, but can do so within few days. Copy. On same document with Butler circular, Jan. 11, 1837. 1837 Eakin, James. [Washington, D. C.] To John Tilford, MAY 9 Lexington, Kentucky. Remittance of amount due for Kentucky State bonds purchased for Indians. Copy. On same document with Butler circular, Jan. 11, 1837. 50 PAPEES OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN 1837 Harris, C[arey] A. [Washington, D. C.] To John Tilford, MAY 9 Lexington, Kentucky. Transmission of money for Kentucky [State] bonds. Copy. On same document with Butler circular, Jan. 11, 1837. 1837 Harris, C[arey] A. [Washington, D. C.] To John Tilford, MAY 12 Lexington, Kentucky. Secretary of the Treas- ury on account of the derangement of monied affairs in New York declines making amount of [Kentucky State] bonds payable there. Copy. On same document with Butler circular, Jan. 11, 1837. 1837 Harris, C[arey] A. [Washington, D. C.] To James Clark, MAY 17 Frankfort, Kentucky. Interest on Kentucky State bonds will be accepted only in gold or silver or its equivalent. Copy. On same document with Butler circular, Jan. 11, 1837. 1837 Pope, Nathaniel. Kaskaskie, Illinois. To Crittenden. JUNE 7 Disappointed in not meeting Crittenden in St. Louis; extra session of Congress; [Thomas Hart] Benton, currency and the U. S. Bank. A. L. S. 3 p. 1837 Victoria, Queen of Great Britain. To [Andrew Jackson] JUNE 27 President of the United States. Commission of Henry Stephen Fox as Minister Plenipotentiary to the United States. Copy. 3 p. Certifica- tion by Daniel Webster. Department of State seal attached. 1 p. 1837 Harris, C[arey] A. [Washington, D. C.] To J[ames] T. JUNE 28 Morehead, Frankfort, Kentucky. On account of derangement of money affairs of the county, the [War] Department can not fulfil its provisional arrangement for purchase of Kentucky State bonds. Copy. On same document with Butler circular, Jan. 11, 1837. 1837 Marshall, J[ohn] J[ay]. Louisville, [Kentucky]. To Crit- JUNE 30 tenden. Claim of Mrs. Innes against Marshall; McKinney's suit against Marshall. A. L. S. 2 p. 1837 Porter, A[lexander]. Oak Lawn. [Louisiana]. To Crit- JULY 2 tenden. Character of circuit judge of Louisiana; condition of the currency; Whigs in Congress should not propose a national bank. A. L. S. 3 p. 51 52 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1837 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To JULY 14 S[amuel] S[mith] Nicholas. Nicholas' speech at Louisville relative to currency and banks. Copy. 1 p. 1837 Johnson, Richard M[entor]. White Sulphur Springs, [Ken- JULY 31 tucky]. To Crittenden. Annoyed by the suit of Dorr, and desires [William] Owsley as counsel; fee in steamboat Providence suit. A. L. S. 1 p. 1837 Bullock, J[ames] Ml. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To Critten- Auo. 16 den. Gives disposition made of surplus revenue of the United States deposited with the State of Kentucky. A. L. S. 2 p. 1837 Porter, A[lexander]. Oak Lawn, [Louisiana]. ToCritten- SEPT 11 den. Effect of recent elections on President Van Buren's message; decline of the Jackson party. A.L.S. 3p. [1837] Crittenden, [John Jordan]. Speech delivered in U. S. Sen- SEPT. 27 ate on the proposed financial system. Copy sent by G[ales] S[eaton], printers, for correction. 29 p. 1837 Tilford, John. Lexington, [Kentucky]. To R[ichard] OCT. 5 Mf[entor] Johnson, [Washington, D. C.] [War Department's] inability to purchase Kentucky State bonds; wishes to know when it will be able to do so. Copy. On same document with But- ler circular, Jan. 11, 1837. [1837] Crittenden, [John Jordan]. Speech delivered in U. S. Sen- Otr. 12 ate on constitutionality of laws on Bankruptcy. Copy sent by G[ales] S[eaton], printers, for cor- rection. 19 p. 1837 Harris, C[arey] A. [Washington, D. C.] To John Tilford, Ocr. 17 Lexington, Kentucky. War Department is ar- ranging to carry out its agreement to purchase Kentucky State bonds. Copy. On same docu- ment with Butler circular, Jan. 11, 1837. 1837 White, Joseph Al. New York. To Crittenden. Sends Nov 15 Crittenden two baskets of champagne. A. L. S. 1 p. 1837 Huston, Felix. Vicksburg, [Mississippi]. To Crittenden. DEc. 1 Introduces [Sergeant Smith] Prentiss. A. L. S. 1 p. 1837 Stevenson, Thomas B. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To Crit- DEc. 8 tenden. Appointment of Stevenson by the PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN Franklin Agricultural Society to prepare a memo- rial to Kentucky Legislature to enact a law pro- viding for geological survey of the State; re- quests information to be use(l in same. A. L. S. I l' 1837 Dorman, C. P. Lexington, Virginia. To Crittenden. I)EC. 10 [Whigl victories in New York; Van Buren's mes- sage undignified; Whigs and Jackson party of \irginia desire that [Ilenrv] Clay succeed XVan Buren; has quit public life. A. L. S. 2 p. 1837 Stevenson, Thomas B. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To Crit- DEC. 12 tenden. Geological survey law up before Ken- tucky Legislature; desires plan of the Massachu- setts Agricultural Society; Van Buren's message. A.L.S. 1 p. 1837 Xetcalfe, Thomas. Frankfort, Kentucky. To Critten- DEC. 19 den. Asks cooperation in procuring appoint- ment of Barton S. Alexander as a cadet [to West Point]; the Convention Bill debated in the Ken- tucky Legislature. A. L. S. 2 p. 1837 Brown, O[rlando]. Frankfort, Kentucky. To Critten- DEC. 20 den. Passage of the Convention Bill by Ken- tucky Legislature; probable result. A. L. S. 1 p. 1837 Tilford, John. Lexington, [Kentucky]. To C[arey] A. DEC. 25 Ilarris, Washington, D. C. Kentucky Legisla- ture desires of Governor [James] Clark informa- tion in regard to sale of [Kentucky] State bonds; wishes time named when the money for bonds can be expected; more Kentucky bonds for dis- posal. Copy. On same document with Butler circular, Jan. 11, 1837. 1837 Owsley, William. Frankfort, Kentucky. To Crittenden. DEC. 31 Requests Crittenden to subscribe for the Balti- more "Patriot" for him; probable result of the Convention bill. A. L. S. I p. [1837] Cass, Lew[is]. Brief and argument to Congress for cor- recting pension of Thomas Quartrill. Copy. 3 p. 1838 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Memoranda of judgment of JAN. 1 [Mrs.] Innes vs. [John J.] Marshall. A. D. S. I p. 1838 Harris, C[arey] A. [Washington, D. C.] To John Tilford, JAN. 3 Lexington, Kentucky. As soon as treaties be- fore the Senate are passed the Kentucky State 53 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS bonds can be taken; more Indian funds for bonds. Copy. On same document with Butler circular, Jan. 11, 1837. 1838 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Washington, [D. C.] To JAN. 7 O[rlando] Brown, [Louisville, Kentucky]. Letter of [John] Calhoun; Brown's explanation to [Henry] Clay; recommends Kentucky's attitude towards [Henry] Clay and William Henry HIarri- son for Presidency; disapproves Convention bill in Kentucky. Copy. 4 p. 1838 Wickliffe, C[harles] A[nderson]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. JAN. 13 To Crittenden. Opposition to Jackson and Van Buren administrations; convention bill not ap.- proved by the people; [James] Guthrie's alle- giance to Van Buren; opinion of John C. Calhoun. A.L.S. 2p. 1838 Brown, Mason. Frankfort, Kentucky. To Crittenden. JAN. 24 School affairs of Robert [Henry Crittenden]; con- stitutional convention will fail; Legislature ar- ranges for free school and water supply by lot- tery. A. L. S. 2 p. 1838 Johnson, Richard M[entor]. [Washington, D. C.] To JAN. 31 Crittenden. Gratitude for favors; will pay him for trouble in compromising suit as to the steam- boat Providence. A. L. S. 1 p. 1838 Noland, C. F. M. Bhtesville, Arkansas. To Crittenden. FEB. 4 Whig's interest in abolition; denounces John C. Calhoun and South Carolina; newspaper indorse- ment of [Henry] Clay for President; Arkansas Legislature. A. L. S. 1 p. 1838 Johnson, Richard M[entor]. [Washington, D. C.] To FEB. 5 Crittenden. Sorry he can not send a greater sum of money. A. L. S. 1 p. 1838 Brown, Mason. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To Crittenden. FEB. 19 Praise for work of last [Kentucky] Legislature; condemns convention bill; newspapers will op- pose convention if they speak at all, but "Jour- nal's" course not known; [Henry] Clay's increas- ing popularity. A. L. S. 5 p. 1838 Duncan, Garnett. Louisville, Kentucky. To Crittenden. FEB. 20 Encloses a missive for President [Van Buren]; welfare of [Thomas L. Crittenden] who has aban- doned his trip to Texas; praise for Mrs. Chap- man Coleman and her affection for her father 54 PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN [Crittenden]; Kentucky banks again in opera- tion. A. L. S. 3 p. 1838 Wingate, Thomas S. Shelby County, Kentucky. To FEB. 22 Henry Clay and Crittenden. Transmits resolu- tions of the Clear Creek Academy Polemic Society approving the talents and exertions of, and ex- pressing confidence in Clay and Crittenden and sanctioning the legislature's nomination of Henry Clay for President and pledging their support. A.L.S. 2p. 1838 Crittenden, [John Jordan]. Speech delivered in the U. S. FEB. 22 Senate in opposition to the subtreasury. Re- porter's copy. 55 p. 1838 Pope, Nathaniel. Kaskaskia, Illinois. To Crittenden. MA R. 1 Pleased with Crittenden's speech on [John C.] Calhoun's abstractions;will support [Henry]Clay as a candidate for President; preemption law; insincerity of the supporters of the subtreasury; Pope's bill before Congress. A. L. S. 3 p. 1838 Tucker, [Nathaniel] B[everly]. Williamsburg, [Virginia]. MAR. 9 To Crittenden. Introducing Dr. Peachy invita- tion to join in the celebration at Williamsburg, Virginia, of Virginia's Declaration of Independ- ence on May 15th; college days. A. L. S. 1 p. 1838 Johnson, Francis. Louisville, [Kentucky]. To Critten- MAR. 9 den. Political effect of duel between [William J.] Graves and [Jonathan] Cillev; the Kentucky Constitutional Convention as a party question; subtreasury scheme; [Henry] Clay and other can- didates for Presidency; time for national con- vention. A. L. S. 3 p. 1838 Porter, A[Iexander]. Oak Lawn, [Louisiana]. ToCritten- MAR. 9 den. Duel between [William J.] Graves and [Jonathan] Cilley. Appointment of Porter as a delegate to the National Whig Convention; time and place of holding same; rejoices over [Henry] Clay's chances for success. A. L. S. 2 p. 1838 Forsyth, John. Washington, [D. C.] To Andrew Stev- MAR. 12 enson, [London, England]. Detailed account of burning of the steamboat Caroline by the British at Schlosser, New York, for presentation to Great Britain for redress. Copy. I I p. Certificate by Daniel Webster with Department of State seal attached. 1 p. 55 56 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1838 Hunt, Memucan. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden MAR. 24 Texas's fertility and productiveness necessitates. system of paper credit and requests Crittenden to furnish an abstract of a plan for such. A. L. S. 4 p. 1838 Clark, James. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To Crittenden. APR. 12 Requests Crittenden and Richard Af[entor] John- son to compel the War Department to fulfill a contract wherein Kentucky agreed to sell Internal Improvement bonds to C[arey] A. Harris as Com- missioner of Indian Affairs. L. S. 3 p. 1838 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Washington, [D. C.] To APR. 25 Thomas L[eonidas] Crittenden, Louisville, Ken- tucky. Advice, personal, and family matters. A.L.S. 3p. 1838 Ingersoll, J[oseph] R[eed]. Philadelphia. To Crittenden. MAY 10 Introduces Charles S[tewart] Davies, v'ho goes to Washington relative to the boundary dispute between Maine and Canada. A. L. S. 1 p. 1838 Butler, A[nthonv]. Augusta, Georgia. To Crittenden. MAY 16 Departure from Washington; affairs with [henry] Clay; Resumes practice of law and requests return of law books loaned to Crittenden. A. L. S. 3 p. 1838 William Mary College students. [Williamsburg, Vir- JUNE 4 ginia.] To Crittenden. Invitation to a celebra- tion on July 4. L. S. by 5 names in one hand- writing. 1838 Leigh, B[enjamin] W[atkins]. Richmond, [Virginia]. To JuNE 5 Crittenden. Leigh's illness; interest in Presi- dential candidates; prefers [Henry] Clay; [John C.] Calhoun's pseudo-disclosure to the Richmond Whig. A. L. S. 4 p [1838] N[icholas], S[amuel] S[mith]. Louisville, Kentucky To [JULY 10] Crittenden, Frankfort, Kentucky. Sends scheme for [henry] Clay to effect a compromise with [Martin] Van Buren. A. L. S. 2 p. 1838 Tallmadge, N[athaniel] P[itcherl. Washington, [D. C.] JULY 15 To Crittenden Publication of his "Remarks" on [Silas] Wright's proposition to repeal the Deposit act. A. L. S. 1 p. 1838 Benson, John S. Baltimore, [Maryland]. To Crittenden. JULY 16 Desires the privilege of writing Crittenden's biog- raphy. A. L. S. 3 p. PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN 1838 Woodford County Citizens. Versailles, Kentucky. To JuLY 31 Crittenden. Invitation to a public dinner to be given to H[enry] Clay, Crittenden, and Richard Ilawes on August 10. L. S. by 7 names in one handwvriting. 1838 White, Hugh L[awson]. Freeland, [Tennessee]. To Crit- SEP'r. 1 tenden. Their friendship; Jacksonism is like small pox; fever in Tennessee. A. L. S. 3 p. 1838 [Crittenden, John Jordan]. Brief in the case of Curd Steel SEPT. et al. vs. Wallace Bennett. A. D. 35 p. 1838 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, Kentucky. To Ocr. 29 James Brestow, Lexington, Kentucky. Critten- den's suit against Brestow on a promissory note. A.L.S. 2p. 1838 Slaughter, Phil. Culpeper, Virginia. To Crittenden, Nov. 23 Washington, D. C. Service with Crittenden's father in the War of the Revolution; introduces John B. Dade, an applicant for appointment as doorkeeper of the Senate. A. L. S. 1 p. 1838 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Washington, D. C. To DEC. 3 'Maria K. Crittenden. Safe arrival; upsetting of coach; temporarily at Brown's Tavern. A. L. S. 2 p. 1838 Thornton, Mrs. Mobile, Alabama. To Crittenden. Safe DEC. 17 arrival; family matters. A. L. 3 p. 1839 Breckinridge, John. Albany, [New York]. To Critten- JAN. 2 den. Desires autographs for William B. Sprague of Crittenden and of other prominent Kentucki- ans. A. L. S. 2 p. 1839 Sprague, W[illiam] B. Albany, New York. To Critten- JAN. 2 den. Desires autographs of well-known persons of Kentucky. A. L. S. 1 p. 1839 Wickliffe, R[obert]. Frankfort, Kentucky. To Critten- JAN. 2 den. Suit of Poage vs. Waldron; condition of the banks in Kentucky; affairs in the Kentucky Legislature. A. L. S. 3 p. 11839] Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. [Washington, D. C.] To JAN. 29 M[aria] K. C[rittenden]. Sends shell presented by Capt. Armstrong, in care of [Albert T.] Burn- ley; recent assembly ball; family matters; [Gar- rett] Davis not a doubtful friend. A. L. S. 3 p. 1839 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Washington, D. C. To FEB. 28 M[aria] K. C[rittenden]. Departure for home; debate in the Senate; marriage of [Joseph Rogers] 57 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS Underwood to [Elizabeth] Cox. A. L. S. 1 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; I, 109. 1839 Love, James. New Orleans, Louisiana. To Crittenden. MAR. 3 Payment to [Albert T.] Burnley; departure for Texas; rebellion in Mexico; pushing the Indian westward; securing a loan for Texas; compari- son of affairs in the United States with those in Texas. A. L. S. 3 p. 1839 Gales Seaton. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. APR. 1 Request for printing speech made by Crittenden in favor of his own bill against spoils system. A.L.S. ip. 1839 Vicksburg Citizens. Mississippi. To Crittenden, Vicks- APR. 5 burg, Mississippi. Invitation to a public dinner. L. S. by 7 signatures, as a committee. 1 p. 1839 Prentiss,S[ergeant] S[mith]. Vicksburg, Mississippi. To APR. 16 Crittenden, Frankfort, Kentucky. Incloses money for Morris; disappointed at missing Crit- tenden at Vicksburg and Natchez; hopeful of Whig success in Mississippi. A. L. S. 2 p. 1839 Xaysville Athenesum. Maysville, [Kentucky]. To Crit- APR. 19 tenden. Notification of Crittenden's election as an honorary member. A. L. S. by William P. Connell, Corresponding Secretary. 1839 Dickins, Asbury. [Washington, D. C.] To Crittenden. APR. 19 Circular letter transmitting "The Collection of Acts of Congress and Official Instructions and Opinions Respecting Public Lands," in two vol- umes. Printed circular. 1839 Chamberlain and Demologian Societies of Centre College. MAY 20 Danville, Kentucky. To Crittendzn. Invita- tion to deliver address in September. L. S. by Presley Ewing and Thomas H. Wallace. 1 p. 1839 William and Mary College Students. [Williamsburg, Vir- MAY 23 ginia.] To Crittenden. Invitation to a dinner on July 4th. L. S. by seven names in one hand- writing, as a committee. 1 p. 1839 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To JUNE 11 Albert T. Burnley. Burnley's proposed trip to Europe [to secure money for Texas]; scarcity of money in London; [Clement] Biddle may aid Burnley; encouraged by Virginia election re- turns. Copy. 3 p. 58 PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN 1839 Ewing, Philemon B. Oxford, Ohio. To Crittenden. No- JUNE 24 tification of election as honorary member of the Miami L[iterary] Society of Miami University. A.L.S. 1 p. 1839 Campbell, John. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. JULY 12 High appreciation of Crittenden's letter and good opinion; corroboration of [Benj amin] Watkins Leigh's very adverse opinion of the Van Buren- ites, and will endeavor to defeat them. A. L. S. 2 p. 1839 Hamilton, A[lexander]. New York. To Crittenden. In- JULY 12 closes a caricature showing the antipathy of the pure democracy of the North to Southern inter- ests; abolition cause; advocates a visit by [Henry] Clay through the North; troubles at- tributable to the subtreasury; the [New York] Herald adverse to Whigs, but destroying popu- larity of [Van Buren]. A. L. S. 4 p. 1839 Marshall, J[ohn] J[ay]. Rosedale, Kentucky. To Crit- AUe. 20 tenden. Marshall's financial difficulties; pros- pects of the different Whig candidates for Presi- dential nomination. A. L. S. 3 p. 1839 Tennessee Whigs. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To Critten- SEPr. 23 den. Invitation from the Whig Mechanics and young men of Nashville and the General Whig Committee of Davidson County, Tennessee, to visit Tennessee in company with [Henry] Clay. L. S. by seven signatures. 1 p. 1839 Connell, William P. Maysville, Kentucky. To Crit- Ocr. 19 tenden. Explanation for not previously notify- ing Crittenden of his election as an honorary member of the Maysville Athenteum. A. L. S. I P. 1839 Campbell, John. Abingdon, [Virginia]. To Crittenden. DEC. 4 Writings for the press; the press in Abingdon; Virginia in the next Presidential election; oppo- sition to Van Buren. A. L. S. 2 p. 1839 Parmalee, S. N. New York. Receipt to Crittenden. DEC. 13 Payment for engraving of "the last days of Daniel Webster." D. S. 1 p. 1839 Johnson, Francis. Louisville, Kentucky. To Crittenden, DEC. 16 Washington, [D. C.] Surprised at the result of the Harrisburg convention; behavior of the Ken- tucky delegation; hostility to the present ad- 59 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS ministration; comparison of [John] Tyler with [Nathaniel P.] Tallmadge; approves action of [John Quincy] Adams. A. L. S. 2 p. 1839 Porter, A[lexander]. New Orleans, [Louisiana]. To Crit- I)E( 18 tenden. Nomination of [William Henry] Hlarri- son for President; predicts defeat for the Whigs; sympatlly for [Henry] Clay. A. L. S. 1 I 1839 Bullitt, A[lexander] C. New Orleans, Louisiana. To DEc. 21 Crittenden. Disappointment over the nomina- tion of [William Henry] Harrison; uphill work to produce a Harrison sensation in the South; cause of the nomination in preference to [Henry] Clay; Whig prospects. A. L. S. 4 1. 1839 Brown, O[rlando]. Frankfort, [Kentuckv]. To Critten- DEC 21 den. [Henry] Clay's nol)le attitude toward the nomination of [William Henry] Harrison; Chil- ton Allen and contest for governorship in Ken- tucky; abolitionists; legislative matters; inter- nal improvements; sermon of Robert [Jefferson] Breckinridge; Preston family history. A. L. S. 4 p. 1839 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. [Washington, D. C.] To DEC. 30 [Albert T.] Burnley. Urges Burnley to proceed to Texas immediately; rejection by Texas Senate of appointment of [Itichard G.] Dunlap as minis- ter to U. S. Copy. 3 p). [1839] Crittenden, J[ohnl] Jiordan]. Brief in suit of Carry IMcCon- nell against William Wallace. A. D. S. 4 p. [183-] Hudson, Robert E. New York. To Crittenden. Trial of DEc 13 a new telegraph system in New York; invitation to send a representative; Level one of the in- ventors; its possibilities. A. L. S. 4 p. 1840 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Washington, [D. C.] To JAN. 2 'M[aria] K. C[rittenden]. Time of her departure for Washington; his visit to the President [Van Buren]; gossip. A. L. S. 2 p. Printed: Cole- man, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; I, 116. 1840 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Washington, [D. C.] To JAN. 5 M[aria] K. C[rittenden]. Severeness of the win- ter; personals. A. L. S. 3 p. 1840 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. [Washington, D. C.] To JA 8 M[aria] K. C[rittenden]. Her health; personals. A. L. S. 2 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crit- tenden, Phila., 1871; I, 116. 60 PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN 1840 Goethian Literary Society of Marshall College. Mercers- JAN. 9 burg, Pe'nnsylvania. To Crittenden. Notifica- tion of his election as an honorary member. L. S. l)y 3 names in one handwriting as a committee. I 1). 1840 Burnley, A[lbert] T. Louisville, [Kentucky]. To Henry JAN. 10 Clay. Observations in Europe; status of the debts and credit of the separate States of the U. S. abroad is poor; rates of interest to the States compared with that charged England and Hol- land; plan for establishing credit by the U. S. paying the debts of the States from sale of public land; favors amending the Constitution and pre- venting States from borrowing money; result of Burnley's mission abroad for obtaining loan for Texas A L. S. 8 p. 1840 Thompson, James M. Richmond, [Virginia]. To Critten- JAN. 22 den. Friendship of John M[inor] Botts towards Crittenden relative to Presidential nomination. A.L.S. 2p. 1840 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. [Washington, D. C.] To JAN. 27 A[nn] MI[ary] B[utler] Coleman. Dullness in Washington during holiday season occasioned by ignorance in the art of compounding eggnogs; personals. Copy. 1 p. 1840 Webster, Daniel. Washington, [D. C.] To R[obert] FEB. 21 P[reston] Letcher. Endeavors to obtain the re- lease of [William Logan] Crittenden; necessity of a sound currency; has no desire to go abroad. Copy. 1 p. 1840 Mayes, Daniel. Jackson, [Mississippi]. To Crittenden. MAR. 4 Law case for Judge Clifton; scarcity of money in Mississippi; deplorable condition of politics; praise for [Henry] Clay. A. L. S. 3 p. 1840 Hamilton, J[ames]. Charleston, South Carolina. To MAR. 6 Crittenden. Encloses letter for [Albert T.] Burnley; awaits despatches from Texas before he starts for Europe; if the 'Mexicans cross the Rio Grande their army will be annihilated. A.L.S. 2p. 1840 Schley, W[illiam]. Baltimore, ['Marvland]. To Critten- MAR. 23 den. Encloses five dollars; hopes Crittenden will fight the Van Burenites; personals. A. L. S. 2 p. 61 62 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1840 Second Presbyterian Church, Trustees. Baltimore, [Mary- APR. 2 land]. Resolutions of thanks to William Schley, J[ohn] J[ordan] Crittenden and W[illiam] C[amp- bell] Preston for services in the trial of Rev. [Robert J.] Breckinridge. 3 p. Printed in part: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871, 1, 129. 1840 Tippecanoe Club, Allegheny, [Pennsylvania]. To Critten- MAY 1 (fen. Invitation to deliver an address. Printed circular. 1 p. 1840 Letcher, R[obert] P[erkins]. Lancaster, [Kentucky]. To MAY 21 Crittenden. Campaign through Kentucky for his election as Governor; favorable prospects; opposition by [Robert] French; [William Henry] Harrison gaining in this State; Van Buren party making no effort; friends of Governor [James K.] Polk using [Richard Mentor] Johnson badly. A.L.S. 3p. 1840 Wilkinson, S. Cadiz, Kentucky. To Crittenden. De- JUNE 4 sires receipt for fee sent; list of 48 persons to whom he requests [Whig] documents sent. A.L.S. 2p. 1840 Green, Duff. Baltimore, [Maryland]. To Crittenden. JUNE 4 Calling attention to article to appear in the "Pilot" that will prostrate [Amos] Kendall; cir- culation increasing. A. L. S. 2 p. 1840 Xaryland Whigs, First Congressional District. To Crit- JUNE 10 tenden. Invitation to celebration of American Independence at Barren Creek Springs, Somerset County, Maryland. Printed circular. 1 p. 1840 Hanover County, Virginia Citizens. To Crittenden. In- JUNE 10 vitation to attend with Henry Clay a public din- ner at Taylorsville, Virginia. L. S. by 7 names in one handwriting. 1 p. 1840 Allnutt, George R. W. Baltimore, [Maryland]. To Crit- JUNE 13 tenden. Requests copy of his speech in reply to Senator [William] Allen. A. L. S. 1 p. 1840 Clayton, John M[iddleton]. Dover, Delaware. To Crit- JUNE 13 tenden. Requests him to attend a Whig meet- ing at Delaware City; " Old Tip " [William Henry Harrison] will carry Delaware; importance of Delaware Senatorial contest. A. L. S. 1 p. 1840 JUNE 14 Thomson, James W. Wilmington, [Delaware]. To Crit- tenden. Invitation to sojourn at his house with PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN [William Campbell] Preston while attending Whig political meetings in Delaware. A. L. S. 1 p. 1840 Pittsylvania County Whigs, Danville, Virginia. To Crit- JUNE 16 tenden. Invitation to attend with Waddy Thompson a public dinner at Danville, Virginia. L. S. by 12 names. 1 p. 1840 Pennsylvania [Whigs], Dauphin County. To Crittenden. JUNE 16 Invitation to Independence day celebration at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. L. S. by a com- mittee. 1 p. 1840 Tucker, [Nathaniel] B[everlv] Williamsburg, [Virginia]. JUNE 25 To Crittenden. Refers to the genealogy of the Innes Family. A. L. S. 2 p. 1840 Epelstyn, Charles. Livingston, [New York]. To Na- JULY 6 thaniel P[itcher] Tallmadge, Washington, [D. C.] Detailed account of the Whig celebration at Hud- son on the 4th inst.; the eloquent address of [John Jordan] Crittenden. A. L. S. 3 p. 1840 Tallmadge, N[athaniel] P[itcher]. Washington, [D. C.] JuiLY 22 To Crittenden. Incloses letter [from Charles Epelstyn, [July 6, 1840]. A. L. S. 1 p. [1840] Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. 'Madisonville, [Kentucky]. JULY 22 To M[aria] K. C[rittenden]. Kind treatment re- ceived on his tour through Kentucky; speeches made; Whigs in Kentucky aroused. A. L. S. 2 p. 1840 Newton, A[lbert]O. London, England. To E. P. Johnson. Ocr. 16 Charge of forgery against Newton; his busi- ness transactions and connection with the rail- road company. Copy. 5 p. 1840 Corwin, Thomas. Lebanon, Ohio. To Crittenden, Frank- Nov. 20 fort, Kentucky. Construction of President Har- rison's Cabinet; Crittenden and [Henry] Clay as Cabinet appointees; number of speeches made by Corwin; confidence in President Harrison. A. L. S. 2 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crit- tenden, Phila., 1871; 1, 130. 1840 Letcher, R[obert] Pferkins]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To Nov. 30 Crittenden. [William Henry] Harrison's visit to Frankfort; effort made for appointment of Charles A Wickliffe as Postmaster General, and "The Young Duke" [Robert Wickliffe, Jr.], pri- 63 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS vate secretary; great feasting in Kentucky. A. L. S. 3 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crit- tenden, Phila., 1871; I, 131. 1840 Beaty, Martin. Monticello, Kentucky. To Crittenden. DEC. 1 Coalition against [Henry] Clay and his friends; opposition party to be molded by Amos Kendall; grounds upon which attack will be made. A. L. S. 2 p. 1840 Butler, Pierce M. Columbia, South Carolina. To Crit- DEc. 3 tenden. Congratulations upon the Whig success in Presidential election; hopes to see Crittenden at the head of the War Department or Attorney General; presents him with an imported mare. A. L. S. 4 p. 1840 Johnson, Francis. Louisville, Kentucky. To Crittenden, DEc. 8 Washington, D. C. Opposition of the Gazette and the Marshall familv to Crittenden's reelection to the U. S. Senate. A. L. S. 1 p. 1840 Jarnagin, Spencer. Athens, Tennessee. To Crittenden. DEC. 13 Thorough canvass, and its effect in Tennessee; ill health of [Andrew] Jackson and Felix Grundy; Jackson's support of Van Buren; another po- litical battle will be waged in August; Crittenden offered place in Harrison's Cabinet; Jarnagin would accept an office under Harrison. A. L. S. 3 p. 1840 Clay, Henry. Washington, [D. C.] To R[obert] P[erkins] DEC. 13 Letcher. [William Henry] Harrison's offer to Clay of a place in the Cabinet; controversy be- tween the State and the trust company. Copy. 1 p. 1840 L[etcher], R[obert] P[erkins]. [Frankfort, Kentucky.] To DEC. 14 Crittenden. Crittenden's reelection to the U. S. Senate; political predictions of " The Old Duke " [Robert Wickliffe, Sr.]; the return of " The Young Duke's" [Robert Wickliffe, Jr.] scout after [Wil- liam Henry] Harrison; fear that Charles A. Wickliffe will receive a foreign mission. A. L. S. 3 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; 1, 132. 1840 Chinn, R. II. New Orleans, Louisiana. To Crittenden. DEC. 26 Desires appointment as district attorney; his faithfulness to the [Henry] Clay Whig party; B[alie] Peyton his only competitor. A. L. S. 1 p. 64 PAPERS OF JOOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN (18401] [Crittenden, John Jordan.] Statement of the suit of John G. Nelson et al. V8. John J. Hill et al. for a debt. A.D. 2p. (1840] Tharp, William. To Crittenden. Tharp's claim against the Government for losses while acting as sutler in the U. S. Army. A. L. S. 3 p. 1841 Letcher, R[obert] P[erkins]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To JAN. 1 Crittenden. Advice not to resign seat in the U. S. Senate until Cabinet position is accepted. A. L. S. 2 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crit- tenden, Phila., 1871; I, 134. 1841 Lawrence, Abbott. Boston, [Massachusetts]. To Crit- JAN. 2 tenden. Relative to petition of Lawrence. A. L. S. 2 p. 1841 Porter, A[lexander]. Oak Lawn, [Louisiana]. To Crit- JAN. 2 tenden. Congratulations on the Whig victory; report that Crittenden is to become Attorney General; President Van Buren's message to Congress and retirement; necessity of amend- ments to naturalization laws; number of imi- grants coming to this country particularly from England and Ireland; plan for naturalization. A. L. S. 3 p. 1841 Crittenden, John Jordan. Washington, D. C. To R[ob- JAN. 2 ert] J. Breckinridge. Preservation of letter as evidence; identification of handwriting of father of Breckinridge. A. L. S. 1 p. DRECKINRIDGE. 1841 Letcher, R[obert] P[erkins]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To JAN. 6 Crittenden. Urges Crittenden to accept place in [William Henry Harrison's] Cabinet, but until then to remain in the U. S. Senate; confidence of Harrison in Crittenden; opposition of the "Old Duke" [Robert Wickliffe, Sr.] to Letcher; disappointment of the "Young Duke" [Robert Wickliffe, Jr.] at not being made [private] secre- tary [to Harrison]. A. L. S. 3 p. 1841 Lawrence, Abbott. Boston, Massachusetts. To Critten- JAN. 7 den. Suggestions for the different places in the formation of President Harrison's Cabinet. A. L. S. 4 p. 1841 Swann, Thomas T. Cumberland, Virginia. To Critten- JAN. 8 den. Desires appointment for his son, George T. I52585O-13----5 65 Swann as marshal of the Southern District of Mississippi. A. L. S. 1 p. 1841 Newton, Mrs. Julia. Saint Georges, Delaware. To Crit- JAN. 20 tenden. Requests assistance for her husband Albert 0. Newton relative to his being in Ken- tucky on account of financial irregularities. A.L.S. 3p. 1841 Speed, Thomas. Frankfort, Kentucky. To Crittenden. JAN. 25 Encloses a copy of resolutions introduced in the Kentucky legislature by [John HI.] McHenry intended to affect Crittenden; MlcHenry denies any intention of hurting Crittenden. A. L. S. 1 p. [1841] [XcHenry, John H.] [Frankfort, Kentucky]. Resolu- [JAN. 251 tions introduced into Kentucky Legislature rela- tive to Crittenden's intention not to accept his reelection to the U. S. Senate; the appointment and election of a successor; adjournment of the Legislature to meet in May. Copy. 1 p. 1841 Prentiss, S[ergeant] S[mith]. Jackson, Mississippi. To JAN. 27 Crittenden. Encloses brief in suit before the Supreme Court of the U. S. A. L. S. 1 p. 1841 Brown, Orlando. Frankfort, Kentucky. To Crittenden. JAN. 29 Sketch of [Robert Perkins Letcher as] the Gov- ernor [of Kentucky]; opposition of the Duke [Robert Wickliffe, Sr.] to Letcher; negro bill killed in the Kentucky Senate; tax bill; internal improvements bill; resignation of Crittenden from the U. S. Senate; application of Brown for Governorship of Iowa; personals; locals. A. L. S. 5 p. 1841 Taylor, Z[achary]. Baton Rouge, Louisiana. To Crit- JAN. 29 tenden. Encloses letters for Col. [Charles Scott] Todd and General [William Henry] Harrison; Crittenden to use his discretion about delivering them; Taylor's interest in Harrison's administra- tion. A. L. S. 2 p. 1841 Letcher, R[obertl P[erkins]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To FEB. 1 Crittenden. Urges the appointment of [Joseph] Eve [as charge d'affaires] to Texas; the culpable maneuvering of a few restless spirits; opinion on the remarks of "old master" [Orlando Brown]; conversation between Brown and [James] Har- lan relative to the "Duke " [Robert Wickliffe, Sr.] 66 LIBRABRY OF CONGRESS PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN A. L. S. 3 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crit- tenden, Phila., 1871; I, 142. 1841 Madison, D)[orothy] P[ayne]. MNzontpelier, [Virginia]. Will. FEB. 1 Copy. 3 p. [1841] Madison, D[orotliv] P[ayne]. Montpelier, [Virginia]. Will. [FEB. 1] Copy. 1 P. 1841 Letcher, R[ohert] P[erkins]. Frankfort, Kentucky. To FEB. 2 Crittenden. The newspaper attack of "Old Duke" [Robert Wickliffe] upon Crittenden; de- nunciation of Wickliffe and his followers; per- sonals. A. L. S. 4 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; I, 142. 1841 Legar6, Il[ugh] S[winton]. Charleston, [South Carolina]. FEB. 3 To Crittenden. Introduces Theodore Gaillard, who, owing to the death of inspector of customs at Charleston, has been placed in a most unfortu- nate position. Copy. 1 p. 1841 Chambers, John. To Crittenden. Removal of J. C. Cole- Apt. 10 man as postmaster at Maysville and appoint- ment of a successor. A. L. S. 1 p. 1841 Letcher, R[obert] P[erkins]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To FEB. 9 Crittenden. Recommends [Benjamin 1I.] Reeves for anl appointment in Missouri to aid the people against Thomas [II.] Benton; election bill; tax bill; internal iml)rovement bill; bank bill; threat of the "Old Duke" [Robert Wickliffe, Sr.] to resign from the legislature; gossip in regard to personal of [William Henry] Harrison's Cabinet. A. L. S. 4 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crit- tenden, Phila., 1871; I, 145. 1841 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. To Robert J. Breckinridge, FEB. 16 Baltimore, Maryland. Has forwarded letters to Hunt Brand; belligerency of Wickliffe. A. L. S. 1 p. BRECKINRIDGE. 1841 Letcher, R[obert] P[erkins]. [Frankfort, Kentucky]. To FEB. 18 Crittenden. Vote in Kentucky Legislature for U. S. Senate as successor to Crittenden; poll of yesterday enclosed; will write to Old Tip [Will- iam Henry Harrison] in behalf of O0l Master [Or- lando Brown]; regards to his old friend [James] Buchanan; personals. A. L. S. 3 p. [1841] Kentucky Legislature. Poll of vote for U. S. Senator as FEB. 18 successor to Crittenden. 67 68 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS [1841] [Crittenden, John Jordan]. Bill submitted to U. S. Con- FEB. 19 gress "To prevent the interference of certain office-holders in elections." Copy. 1 p. The bill was defeated by a vote d 14 to 26. 1841 Letcher, R[obert] P[erkins]. Frankfort, Kentucky. To FEB. 19 Crittenden. Adjournment of the legislature; election of [James Turner] Morehead to U. S. Senate to succeed Crittenden; is melancholy be- cause of the adjournment; encloses letter to " Old Tip " [William Henry Harrison] recommending "0Old Master" [Orlando Brown]. A. L. S. 2 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; I, 145. 1841 Letcher, R[obert] P[erkins]. [Frankfort, Kentucky]. To FEB. 21 Crittenden. Fatal illness of Richard H. Menefee; comments upon President Harrison's Cabinet; recommends a U. S. bank. A. L. S. 2 p. 1841 Hains, James M. Powhatan, Virginia. To Crittenden. FEzi. 22 Desires an appointment for his son William in the Army or Navy; recommends H[odijah] Mead for postmaster at Richmond. A. L. S. 3 p. 1841 Letcher, R[obert] P[erkins]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To FEB. 26 Crittenden. Humorous remarks concerning [Or- lando Brown as] "Governor of Iowa"; office seekers; recommends Mick Davidson for an appointment; approves cabinet of "Old Tip" [William Henry Harrison]. A. L. S. 3 p. 1841 Xetcalfe, Thomas. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To Critten- FEB. 26 den. Congratulations upon appointment as At- torney General of United States; would accept an office if it were tendered; his financial condi- tibn. A. L. S. 4 p. 1841 Thomas, P. E. Baltimore, [Maryland]. To Crittenden. MAR. 2 Relative to a treaty with the Seneca Indians; a committee of Friends stand ready at any time to wait on the President with a memorial in be- half of the Senecas. A. L. S. 2 p. 1841 Letcher, R[obert] P[erkins]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To BIAR. 4 Crittenden. The disturbance in the gallery of U. S. Senate [on Feb. 22]; gratitude to Thomas [H.] Benton; the end of [Martin] Van Buren's reign; [John] Bell as Secretary of War. A. L. S. 3 p. PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN 1841 Graves, W[illiam] J[ordan]. Washington, [D. C.] To MAR. 4 Crittenden. Introduces Andrew Smith who de- sires a clerkship of more pay. A. L. S. 1 p. 1841 Ireland, Joseph N. New York. To Crittenden. Hopes MAR. 11 for a reconciliation between [Henry] Clay and [William Rufus] King and urges Crittenden to intercede and prevent a duel; desires Critten- den's autograph. A. L. S. 1 p. 1841 Fox, II[enry] S[tephen]. Washington, [D. C.] To Daniel MAR. 12 Webster. Demand for the release of Alexander McLeod, a citizen of Canada, who is held prisoner by state of New York on charge of arson and murder and concerned in the capture of the Caroline; his act was not individual but an inter- national affair. Copy. 9 p. Attestation by Daniel Webster. 1 p. With seal of state at- tached. 1841 XcNairy, Boyd. Nashville, [Tennessee]. To Crittenden. MAR. 13 Correspondence with Clay; application for a position; [James C.] Jones is Whig candidate for Governor and will "demolish Jimmy [James K.] Polk." A. L. S. 1 p. 1841 Carneal, Thomas D[avis]. Cincinnati, Ohio. To Critten- MAR. 14 den. Recommends continuance of William Ward in General Land Office. A. L. S. 1 p. 1841 Clarke, Charles Berkley. Jacksonville, Illinois. To MAR. 18 William H[enry] Harrison. Encloses petition for removal of present postmaster [John Cooper] at Jacksonville and appointment of Willis Tandy; charges against the postmaster and military rec- ord of Tandy in war of 1812. A. L. S. 2 p. 1841 Jacksonville Citizens, Illinois. To [Francis Granger]. MAR. 18 [Washington, D. C.] Petition for the removal of John Coopper and appointment of Captain Willis Tandy as postmaster of Jacksonville, Illi- nois; reasons for the request. 2 Petitions. 1 p. and 3 p., 37 and 57 signatures, respectively. 1841 White, John. Richmond, [Kentucky]. To Crittenden. MAR. 20 Kentucky politics; urges appointment of [Joseph] Eve [as charge d'affaires to Texas]; prospects of "Old Duke" [Robert Wickliffe, Sr.] A. L. S. 2 p. 1841 Nicholas, S[amuel] S[mith]. Louisville, Kentucky. To MAR. 23 Crittenden. Encloses letters of [John] Marshall 69 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS and [William Harris] Crawford to be published by Gales Seaton; extra session of Congress; U. S. bank. A. L. S. 2 p. 1841 Butler, Pierce M[ason]. Washington, [D. C.] To Critten- MAR. 24 den. Ill treatment from [William Campbell] Preston; withdrawal of application for collector at Charleston, South Carolina; application for office of Marshal of Middle District of Florida; military service in Florida. A. L. S: 2 p. 1841 White, John. Barbourville, [Kentucky]. To Crittenden. MAR. 25 Distress of [Joseph] Eve; urges that he receive an appointment promptly [as charge d'affaires to Texas]. A. L. S. 1 p. 1841 Westervelt, Harman C. New York. To Crittenden. MAR. 26 Plot to defeat [Henry] Clay in national conven- tion; [Daniel] Webster's supporters antagonistic to Clav's influence; severe criticism in detail on appointments of [William Henry] Harrison; abo- litionists; disapproval of law which abolished imprisonment for debt. A. L. S. 7 p. 1841 Chambers, John. To Crittenden. Conduct of [J. C.] Cole- APR. 10. man, postmaster at Maysville. A. L. S. 1 p. 1841 Edwards, Ogden. New York. To Crittenden. No friend APR. 12 of [Henrv] Clay has received an appointment in New York City from present administration; Ogden's application for office of Marshal of New York; criticism of [Nathaniel Pitcher] Tall- madge. A. L. S. 5 p. 1841 White, John. Lexington, [Kentucky]. To Crittenden. APR. 15 his extreme solicitude for [Joseph] Eve; effect of the death of [William Henry] Harrison on the country; Crittenden is in a position to become leader of the Administration. A. L. S. 3 p. 1841 Campbell, Robert R. Tuscaloosa, Alabama. To Critten- APR. 23 den. Criticises appointment of collector of cus- toms at Mobile; Dr. Perrine is a worthy man but has no influence. A. L. S. 2 p. 1841 Fisher, Charles. Washington [D. C.] Affidavit that Jesse MAY 1 Hoyt refused to account for moneys received as Collector of Customs for New York. Copy. 1 p. 1841 Bell, John. Washington, D. C. To [Robert Perkins] MAY 2 Letcher. Comments on President Tyler; Cabinet affairs; personal matters; appointment of Com- missioner of Indian Affairs. A. L. S. 3 p. 70 PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN 1841 Payne, H. C. Lexington, [Kentucky]. To Crittenden. MAY 10 Differences between [Henry] Clay and R[obert] Wickliffe, Sr. A. L. S. 1 p. 1841 Morgan, Charles W. Baltimore, [Maryland]. To Critten- IAY 12 den. Disappointed at not receiving command of the Mediterranean Squadron, U. S. Navy; in- closes a letter to be delivered to [Henry] Clay. A.L.S. 2p. 1841 Birney, James G. New York. To Crittenden. Intro- MAY 14 ducing Joseph Sturge, of England; Sturge's ef- forts in the abolition of slavery in the British colonies. A. L. S. 3 p. 1841 Johnson, Richard M[entor]. White Sulphur, [Kentucky]. MAY 16 To Crittenden. His debt due the Metropolis Bank; loans desired from Gunton; condition of Arkansas stock. A. L. S. 3 p. 1841 Curtis, Edward. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. MAY 19 The preemption right of Norton McDonald in Wisconsin; cause of delayed decision in the case. A.L.S. 2p. 1841 Peyton, Balie. New Orleans, [Louisiana]. To Critten- MAY 23 den. Appreciation for his friends; fees of dis- trict attorneys; bank bill before Congress. A.L.S. 3p. 1841 Bulloch, J. M. New York. To Crittenden. Recom- MAY 25 mends Dewit Bloodgood for consulate at Liver- pool; his endeavors for the Whig cause in New York; recommends Epy Sargent for position abroad. A. L. S. 3 p. 1841 Russell, William Henry. Bluffton, Missouri. To Critten- MAY 25 den. Recommends certain citizens of Missouri as friends of [Henry] Clav. A. L. S. 4 p. 1841 Whetmore, Robert H. New York. To Crittenden. Com- MAY 26 ments on the appointment of Edward Curtis, Col- lector of the Port of New York. A. L. S. 4 p. 1841 Hoffman, O[gden]. New York. To Crittenden. Prose- MALY 31 cution of Jesse Hoyt, former collector of the port of New York; full statement of the proceedings and delay in the case; disposition of the money received by Hoyt. A. L. S. 6 p. 1841 Seward, William H[enry]. Albany, New York. To Crit- MAY 31 tenden. The Alexander McLeod case; corre- spondence with the President; his ideas and de- sire to have a mutual understanding. L. S. 4 p. 71 72 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1841 N[icholas], S[amuel] S[mith]. Louisville, Kentucky. To JUNE 13 Crittenden. Error of the Secretary of State [Daniel Webster] in claiming for the President [John Tyler] the power to order a nolle prosequi in criminal cases; Webster's letter to [Henry Stephen] Fox in regard to the McLeod case is too tame a response to the demand of Great Britain; Nicholas's good opinion of the Secretary of the Treasury [Thomas Ewing]. A. L. S. 5 p. 1841 L[etcher], R[obert] P[erkins]. Frankfort, Kentucky. To JUNE 19 Crittenden. Requests Crittenden to bring about an interview for [James] Guthrie with [Henry] Clay. A. L. S. 1 p. [1841] [Nicholas, Samuel Smith]. Project for a national bank. [JUNE] A. D. 8 p. 1841 Eve, Joseph. New Orleans, [Louisiana]. To Crittenden. JULY 7 Delay in New Orleans on his journey to Galves- ton, Texas; manner and customs of inhabitants of New Orleans; rumor of discord between President [Tyler] and his Cabinet. A. L. S. 3 p. 1841 N[icholas], S[amuel] S[mith]. Louisville, Kentucky. To JULY 9 Crittenden. Exertions [of John Tyler and Dan- iel Webster] to defeat the Bank Bill; objects to resignation of Crittenden and [John] Bell from the Cabinet; attitude of Webster toward [Henry] Clay. A. L. S. 5 p. 1841 Xarshall, Thomas F. To Crittenden. Requests that he JULY 12 endorse two bills for certain amounts payable in Washington; pecuniary embarrassment. A. L. S. 2 p. 1841 L[etcher], R[obert] P[erkins]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To JULY 31 Crittenden. Desires bill for trip to Philadelphia; ignorance as to the fate of the Bank Bill; atti- tude of various members of the Cabinet; [John] Tyler acting against the principles which brought him into office. A. L. S. 3 p. 1841 N[icholas], S[amuel] S[mith]. Winchester, Kentucky. To Auo. 1 Crittenden. Advises Crittenden to follow the course of his party as to resigning from the Cabi- net; attitude of President Tyler toward the Bank Bill; possibility of a veto. A. L. S. 5 p. 1841 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Washington, D. C. To Aun. 16 Henry Clay. President [Tyler] concedes the power of the [National Bank] to establish agen- PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN cies, etc.; general ideas on the subject. A. L. S. 3 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; I, 159. 1841 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. [Washington, D. C.] To AUG. 25 Chapman Coleman. President [Tyler] having vetoed one bill to create a National Bank, effort is being made to establish another; advantages of the proposed bank. Copy. I p. 1841 Hawes, R[ichard]. Winchester, Kentucky. To Critten- AU. 26 den. President Tyler's veto of the Bank Bill; thinks Tyler is with the Whigs on other matters; Crittenden should remain in the Cabinet unless other members should retire. A. L. S. I p. 1841 Combs, Leslie. Lexington, Kentucky. To Crittenden. AuO. 27 Compares President Tyler with a wild, unruly horse; Crittenden should stay in the Cabinet un- til actually dismissed; feelings of the community toward Tyler. A. L. S. 2 p. 1841 Letcher, R[obert] P[erkins]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To SEPr. 3 Crittenden. Veto of the Bank Bill by President Tyler; Tyler's advisers; attitude of his Cabinet; pleased at the conduct of [Daniel] Webster; con- dition of Orlando [Brown]. A. L. S. 6 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; 1, 160. 1841 Johnson, Reverdy. Baltimore. To Crittenden. Rumor SEPr. 4 that President Tyler will sign the Bank Bill; at- titude of the Cabinet; Tyler's effort to form a new Cabinet. A. L. S. 5 p. 1841 Letcher, R[obert] P[erkins]. Frankfort, Kentucky. To SEPr. 5 Crittenden. Feeling toward President Tyler and his advisers; admiration for [John Minor] Botts; Kentucky's welcome to Crittenden if he should return. A. L. S. 5 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; 1, 162. 1841 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Washington, D. C. To SEPT. 11 R[obert] P[erkins] 1Letcher. Resignation of cer- tain members of President Tyler's Cabinet, and probable successors; [Daniel] Webster remains to be turned out; attitude of the Whigs in Congress; personal feelings in the matter. A. L. S. 6 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; I, 165. 73 74 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1841 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Washington, [D. C.] To E. SEPr. 13 Watson. Resignation of President Tyler's Cabi- net; [Daniel] Webster alone remains; universally approved by the Whigs in Congress. Copy. 1 p. 1841 Johnson, Reverdy. Baltimore. To Crittenden. Rumor SEPr. 15 that Crittenden will be offered a seat on the Bench of the U. S. Supreme Court if Justice John 'Mc- Lean should accept a cabinet office; desire of Whig friends to see Crittenden at the head of the Government; [Henry] Clay as a candidate for next Presidential election. A. L. S. 4 p. 1841 Morgan, Charles W. Mahon, Island of Minorca. To Crit- Oc-r. 7 tenden. Iis cruise in the Mediterranean; arma- ment of various frigates; cost of wines. A. L. S. 3 p. 1841 Chambers, John. Iowa City, Iowa. To Crittenden. Po- DEC. 27 litical gossip; political complexion of Iowa; de- sire to be admitted into the Union; personals. A. L. S. 4 p. [1841] Rumsey, Edward. Greenville, Kentucky. To Critten- den. Recommends appointment of Thomas C. Taylor as mail agent for Kentucky; character, qualifications. A. L. S. 1 p. 1842 Mazurean, A[dolphe]. New Orleans, [Louisiana]. To JAN. 4 Crittenden. Notice that draft drawn bv Crit- tenden and Henry Clay on Balie Peyton has been protested. D. S. 1 p. 1842 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Washington, [D. C.] To JAN. 9 R[obert] P[erkins] Letcher. Legal matters with the Schuylkill Bank; childishness of President Tyler and his ambition; [Daniel] " Webster's condition . . . seems to be even worse"; atti- tude of [Henry] Clay; is of opinion that Clay will soon resign from Congress. Copy. 5 p. 1842 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Washington, [D. C.] To JAN 9 R[obert] P[erkins] Letcher. Correspondence with the Schuylkill Bank; unable to come to an understanding; litigation probably the only alternative. Copy. 2 p. 1842 Edwards, Monroe. New York. To Crittenden. Desires JAN. 14 to retain Crittenden as counsel; charges with which he is accused; testimony in his favor. A.L.S. 3p. PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN 1842 Letcher, R[obert] P[erkins]. [Frankfort, Kentucky]. To JAN. 22 Crittenden. Legislature of Kentucky will soon send a memorial on the Schuylkill Bank fraud; endeavor to get [Hosea J.] Levis in Philadelphia. A. L. S. 2 p. 1842 N[icholas], S[amuel] S[mith]. [Louisville, Kentucky]. To JAN. 22 Crittenden. Matters "concerning the bank- ruptcy of the Whig cabinet last summer"; offer of cabinet office to Louis McLean; admiration for McLean. A. L. S. 3 p. Mutilated. 1842 Randall, J[osiah]. Philadelphia. To Crittenden. All JAN. 26 papers are executed; paid Watson's bill; diffi- culty with the notary public. A. L. S. 2 p. 1842 Badger, George E[dmundl. Raleigh, [North Carolina]. FEB. 4 To Crittenden. Enquires what Crittenden is doing in Washington; minor matters. A. L. S. 3 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; 1, 167. 1842 Letcher, R[obert] P[erkins]. Frankfort, Kentucky. To FEB. 4 Crittenden. Arrangements for the prosecution of [Hosea J.] Levis; Bank of Kentucky inclined not to prosecute; Levis wishes to feel safe before he returns to Philadelphia. A. L. S. 2 p. 1842 Letcher, R[obert] P[erkins]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To FEB. 4 Crittenden. Received intelligence that [Henry] Clay intends to resign from the Senate; ro opposition to Crittenden succeeding him; atti- tude of [James T.] Morehead toward the law on Bankruptcy. A. L. S. 2 p. 1842 Newton, Thomas W. Little Rock, Arkansas. To Crit- FEB. 8 tenden. Approval of Crittenden resigning from the Cabinet; attitude of [Daniel] Webster; of opinion that the nomination of [Henry] Clay means defeat for the Whig party; favors the nomination of Crittenden for the Presidenev. A.L.S. 4p. 1842 Xorehead, C[harles] S[laughter]. Frankfort, Kentucky. FEB. 9 To Crittenden. Confident that Crittenden will succeed Henry Clay in the U. S. Senate; legisla- tive action on the law on Bankruptcy; investiga- tion of a scandal bv State senate. A. L. S. 3 p. 1842 [Peyton, Balie]. New Orleans, [Louisiana]. To Critten- FEB. 22 den. Personal debts and financial difficulties. 3 p. 75 76 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1842 Xorehead, C[harles] Slaughter]. Frankfort, Kentucky. FEB. 23 To Crittenden. Receipt of resignation of [Henry] Clay from U. S. Senate; opposition to the election of Crittenden to succeed Clay. A. L. S. I p. 1842 Letcher, R[obert] P[erkins]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To FEB. 24 Crittenden. Opposition to the election of Crit- tenden to succeed [Henry] Clay in the U. S. Sen- ate; friendly attitude of Richard M. Johnson to- ward Crittenden. A. L. S. 2 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; I, 172. 1842 L[etcher], R[obert) P[erkins]. [Frankfort, Kentucky.] To FEB. 26 Crittenden. Crittenden's election to succeed [Henry Clay] in the U. S. Senate; exertions of Richard M. Johnson to keep down opposition. A. L. S. 1 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crit- tenden, Phila., 1871; I, 172. 1842 Badger, George E[dmond]. Raleigh, [North Carolina]. 'MAR. 2 To Crittenden. Sentiments on the attitude of President Tyler toward the Whig party; per- sonals; business. A. L. S. 5 p. 1842 Sergeant, John. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. MAR. 4 Objects of the proceedings against the Schuylkill Bank. A. L. S. 1 p. 1842 Sergeant, John. Draft of a bill "to enable the [U. S.] Su- MAR. 4 preme Court to settle the controversies pending between the Kentucky Bank and the Schuylkill Bank." A. D. 2 copies, 3 p. each. 1842 Letcher, R[obert] P[erkins]. F[rankfort, Kentucky]. To MIAR. 19 Crittenden. [Hosea J.] Levis should be par- doned; efforts of [Leslie] Combs to bring about a settlement. A. L. S. 3 p. 1842 Schley, William. Baltimore, [Maryland]. To Crittenden. MAR. 30 Anxiety about confirmation of McCulloch; his character qualifications; McCulloch's financial difficulties. A. L. S. 6 p. 1842 Hughes, Christopher. Baltimore, [Maryland]. To Crit- APR. 2 tenden. Incloses a letter for [Henry] Clay; friendship for Clay and Crittenden; despair of promotion [in diplomatic service ]. A. L. S. 2 p. 1842 Henry, H[enry]. Philadelphia. To Crittenden. Service APs.9 in the U. S. Navy; confirmation by Senate of Naval officers. A. L. S. 2 p. PAPERS OF JOHN JOBDAN CRITTENDEN 1842 Letcher, R[obertl P[erkins]. Frank[fort, Kentucky]. To APR. 9 Crittenden. Praises [Henry] Clay's valedictory; local matters; President Tyler; [Daniel] Web- ster. A. L. S. 2 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871: I, 172. 1842 Starkweather, S. Washington, D. C. To Crittenden. APR. 16 Bank bills before the U. S. Senate. A. L. S. 3 p. 1842 Ashburton, [Alexander Baring], Lord. Washington, [D. C.] MAY 3 To Crittenden. Request to forward inclosed let- ter. A. L. in 3d person. I p. 1842 Letcher, R[obert] P[erkins]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To MAY 19 Crittenden. Personals; call session of the Legis- lature; the relief movement and its effect; [Henry] Clay's attitude toward the Presidential nomination. A. L. S. 4 p. 1842 Letcher, R[obert] P[erkins]. Frankfort, Kentucky. To M.Y 20 Crittenden. Object of [Albert Gallatin] Hodges's visit to Washington; local gossip; desire that [Martin] Van Buren will not visit Frankfort. A. L. S. 3 p. 1842 Jenifer, D[aniel]. Vienna, Austria. To Crittenden. Re- MAY 22 ception at the court of Vienna; the manners and customs of the court; certain ceremonies. A.L.S. 9p. 1842 Lexington Citizens, Kentucky. To Crittenden. Invita- MAY 23 tion to a barbecue given in honor of Henry Clay. L. S. by a committee. 1 p. 1842 L[etcher], R[obert] P[erkins]. Frankfort, Kentucky. To MAY 31 Crittenden. Visit of [Martin] Van Buren to Frankfort; his reception is a most complete burlesque. A. L. S. 3 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; I, 179. 1842 Letcher, R[obert] P[erkins]. Frankfort, [Kentuckv]. To JUNE 3 Crittenden. End of disturbances in Rhode Is- land; adjournment of the Kentucky court; various personages; claim of Kentucky for 195 stand of arms against the U. S. A. L. S. 3 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; I, 181. 1842 Clay, H[enry]. Ashland, Kentucky. To Crittenden. JUNE 3 Crittenden's attitude in Congress; criticises President Tyler's administration; general de- pression of business; tariff and the navy ques- 77 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS tion; Van Buren's visit to Kentucky. A. L. S. 2 p. Also copy. 2 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; I, 180. 1842 L[etcher], R[obert] P[erkins]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. JUNE 7 To Crittenden. Confidence in [Henry] Clay; local matters; humorous conversation with [Martin] Van Buren. A. L. S. 3 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; I, 182. 1842 [Letcher, Robert Perkins.] Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To JUNE 21 Crittenden. Retirement of "The Old Prince" [Henry Clay] before the Presidential nomination; President Tyler and the tariff; State politics; personals. A. L. S. 3 p. 1842 Hamilton, A[lexander]. New York. To Crittenden. JUNE 23 Tariff and receipts from public lands; project for the relief of the states; hopes that President Tyler will veto the apportionment bill; rumor that "to the victors belongs the spoils" [William Learned Marcy] is to be nominated to a Cabinet office. A. L. S. 2 p. 1842 Clay, II[enry]. Ashland, [Kentucky]. To Robert Per- JUNE 24 kins Letcher. Payment to Kentucky of its quota of the Land Fund. A. L. S. 1 p. 1842 Hughes, Christopher. Baltimore, [Maryland]. To Crit- JUNE 24 tenden, [John Macpherson] Berrien, and [William Campbell] Preston. Bids farewell; leaves for England. A. L. S. 2 p. 1842 Philadelphia Whigs. To Crittenden. Invitation to An- JUNE 25 niversary of American Independence. L. S. by 5 signatures. 1 p. 1842 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. [Washington, D. C.] To JULY 2 H[enry] Clay. Attitude of the Whig party in Pennsvlvania toward next Presidential nomina- tion; preference for Winfield Scott; attitude of Scott; feeling toward President Tyler. A. L. S. 5 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; 1, 185. 1842 Xorehead, James T[urner]. Washington, D. C. To JULY 2 Henry Clay. Effect of President Tyler's vetoes on the Whig party; affairs in the Cabinet and Senate; Dorr's rebellion in Rhode Island. A.L.S. 3p. 78 PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN 1842 Porter, Alex[ander]. White Sulphur Springs, Virginia. JULY 6 To Crittenden. President Tyler and the duty on sugar; personals; humorous story concerning Henry Clay. A. L. S. 3 p. 1842 Saltonstall, L[everett]. Washington, [D. C.]. To [Henry JULY 7 Clay]. The revenue bill; opinion of President Tyler; personals. A. L. S. 4 p. 1842 Rose, William Boscawen. Baltimore, [Maryland]. To JULY 8 Crittenden. Desires to withdraw his application for an appointment under the government; con- gratulates Crittenden on his speech in reply to [William] Allen of Ohio. A. L. S. 3 p. 1842 White, John. Washington, [D. C.] To [Robert Perkins JULY 11 Letcher]. Attitude of Kentucky toward the land bill; northern States' only patriotism is interest and profits; tariff. A. L. S. 4 p. 1842 Schley, Frederick A. Frederick, Maryland. To R[obert] JZLY 15 Pferkins] Letcher. Personals; proposed visit to Kentucky; Henry Clay and the Presidency. A.L.S. 3p. 1842 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Washington, [D. C.] To JULY 15 H[enry] Clay. Attitude of [John Minor] Botts toward the impeachment of President Tyler; advises Clay against such a course; political out- look; rumor that Webster will retire from the Cabinet. A. L. S. 3 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; I, 187. 1842 Jones, W[illiam]. [Washington, D. C.] To R[obert P[erk- JULY 16 ins] Letcher. Length of the present session of Congress; local gossip; hopes to see Letcher in the U. S. Senate soon. A. L. S. 3 p. 1842 Clay, II[enryl. Ashland, Ky. To Crittenden. Clay's JULY 16 strength if President Tyler should veto the permanent tariff bill; his views on the subject; ideas as to a vote of "want of confidence" in Tyler. A. L. S. 3p. Also copy. 2 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; I, 188. 1842 Porter, Alexander. White Sulphur Springs, [Virginia]. JULY 21 To Crittenden. Clay's prospects for Presidential nomination; course of the Whigs toward the tariff and its effect on sugar. A. L. S. 3 p. 1842 Clay, H[enry]. Ashland, [Kentucky]. To Crittenden. JULY 21 Movement for impeachment of President Tyler; possibility of veto of the tariff bill; recent elec- 79 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS tion in Louisiana. Copy. 1 p. Printed: Cole- man, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; I, 190. 1842 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Washington, D. C. To AUG. 3 11[enry] Clay. The Senate will pass the tariff bill as it comes from the House of Representa- tives, with probability of veto. A. L. S. 3 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; 1, 191. 1842 Sargent, N[athan]. Washington, D. C. To Henry Clay. AUG. 6 Passage of the tariff bill by the Senate; possi- bility of veto by President Tyler; Clay's popu- larity in Pennsylvania; issue of a Clay Almanac; rumor that [Daniel] Webster is to retire from the Cabinet. A. L. S. 3 p. 1842 L[etcher], Riobert] P[erkins]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. Auo. 8 To Crittenden. Recent election in Kentucky; Whigs and Locos in the Legislature pledged to vote for Crittenden for U. S. Senate; curiosity as to [Daniel] Webster leaving the Cabinet. A. L. S. Printed: Coleman. Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; I, 192. 1842 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. [Washington, D. C.] To AUG. 12 H[enry] Clay. Embarrassment caused by veto of the tariff bill; difficulty in adopting a satis- factory course; treaty with England before the Senate. A. L. S. 2 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; I, 192. 1842 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. [Washington, D. C.] To AUG. 16 James Harlan. Transmission of certificates of stock; tariff bill; cause of President Tyler's ac- tions; effect of elections in the west. A. L. S. 4 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; I, 193. 1842 Clay, Henry. Ashland, [Kentucky]. To [Crittenden]. AUG. 18 Encloses letters; dissolution of the Ohio legisla- ture. Copy. 1 p. 1842 White, John. [Washington, D. C.] To [Henry Clay]. Auo. 18 Veto of the tariff bill; idea of an extra session of Congress; expects harmony among the Whigs. A.L.S. 2p. 1842 Eve, Joseph. Galveston, [Texas]. To Crittenden. His SEPT. 16 financial embarrassments; suspension of military operations against Mexico by Texas; trouble from the Indians; prosperity of the country; local gossip. A. L. S. 4 p. 80 PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN 1842 Letcher, R[obert] P[erkins]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To DEC. 8 Crittenden. Senatorial election in Kentucky; attitude of [Richard Mentor] Johnson toward Presidency. A. L. S. 3 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; 1, 195. 1842 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. [Washington, D. C.] To DEC. 21 M[arial K. C[rittenden]. Dullness of Washing- ton society; arrival of "Judge [John] Catron and lady;" encloses letter from Mrs. [Elizabeth] Ash- ley. A. L. S. 2 p. 1842 Eve, Joseph. Galveston, Tex. To Robert P[erkins] DEc. 22 Letcher. Personals; does not expect to be re- called; hopes for Crittenden's reelection to the U. S. Senate; sentiments on the Bank question; daily life and accommodations at the capital of Texas; the military and political attitude of Texas. A. L. S. 8 p. 1842 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Washington, [D. C.] To DEC. 26 M[aria] K. C[rittenden]. His visit to [William] Schley, in Baltimore; personals; desire to be in Kentucky. A. L. S. 2 p. 1842 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. [Washington, D. C.] To DEc. 28 R[obert] H[enry] Crittenden. Relative to appli- cation for office of collector of river tolls; dislikes to ask favors for his family. Copy. 2 p. 1842 Lord, Daniel, Jr. New York. To Crittenden. Ridicule DEC. 29 of J[ohn] C[anfield] Spencer. A. L. S. 2 p. 1842 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Washington, D. C. To DEC. 30 M[aria] K. Ctrittenden]. Comments on "home;" happenings in Washington. A. L. S. 2 p. 1843 Xorehead, Charles S. Frankfort, Kentucky. ToCritten- JAN. 2 den. Result of a joint caucus held by the State legislature for the election of U. S. Senator; re- sults favor Crittenden. A. L. S. 2 p. 1843 Pirtle, Henry. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To Crittenden. JAN. 3 Result of a caucus in the State Senate relative to election of Crittenden to the U. S. Senate. A.L.S. Ip. [1843] Letcher, R[obert] P[erkins]. Frankfort, Kentucky. To [JAN. 10] Crittenden. Great victory for Crittenden in his election to U. S. Senate; condition of the Demo- cratic party in Kentucky. A. L. S. 3 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; 1, 137. 52880-13-- 81 82 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1843 Clay, H[enry]. New Orleans, [Louisiana]. To Critten- JAN. 14 den. Election of [Alexander] Porter to the U. S. Senate; its effect in Louisiana; Clay will not go to Cuba; queries as to a Whig National Conven- tion. A. L. S. 1 p. 1843 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. [Washington, D. C.] To JAN. 16 S[amuel] S[mith] Nicholas. Search for letter of [George Mifflin] Dallas to Andrew Jackson; scheme relative to Texas; legal matters. Copy. 1 p. 1843 Letcher, [Robert Perkins]. Frankfort, Kentucky. To JAN. 20 Crittenden. Urges Crittenden to advise [James Turner] Morehead against resigning his seat in the U. S. Senate before next winter; reasons for such action. A. L. S. 2 p. 1843 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Washington, [D. C.] To FEB. 5 R[obert] P[erkins] Letcher. [James Turner] Morehead has no intention of resigning his seat in U. S. Senate; [John] Calhoun; business mat- ters. A. L. S. 3 p. 1843 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Washington, [D. C.] To FEB. 5 Maria K. C[rittenden]. Personals; possibility of sending oysters to Kentucky; his re-election to the U. S. Senate; local matters; news of the capture of George [Bibb Crittenden] by Mexicans. A. L. S. 4 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crit- tenden, Phila., 1871; I, 199. 1843 Webster, Daniel. Washington, [D. C.] to Waddy FEB. 7 Thompson. Urges Thompson to interpose in behalf of [George Bibb] Crittenden who was cap- tured by Mexicans. Copy. 1 p. 1843 Clay, H[enry]. New Orleans, Louisiana. To Crittenden. FEB. 10 Encloses letter complimenting [Alexander] Porter; fate of the Exchequer. A. L. S. 1 p. 1843 Webster, Daniel. Washington, [D. C.] To [Robert Per- FEB. 15 kins] Letcher. The Bank question; predicts a Loco-foco majority in the next Congress; Presi- dent Tyler would veto a Subtreasury bill; neces- sity of a currency and the restoration of public credit. Copy. 1 p. 1843 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Washington, (D. C.] To FEB. 24 R[obert] P[erkins] Letcher. Anxiety as to [George Bibb Crittenden] who is held captive by the Mexicans; gratitude for favors; [Daniel] PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN Webster's assistance in the matter; interest in legislative matters of Kentucky; caucus for a Whig National Convention. Copy. 2 p. 1843 Webster, Daniel. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. FED. 28 Relative to letters to [Waddv] Thompson and dispatch of the letters. Copy. 1 p. 1843 Thompson, Waddy. Mexico. To Antonio Lopes de MAR. 9 Santa Anna. Encloses letters in behalf of [George Bibb] Crittenden; reasons for his action. Copy. 1 p. 1843 Santa Anna, Antonio Lopez de. Mexico. To Waddy MAR. 15 Thompson. Has ordered George Bibb Critten- den and the other American prisoners to be placed at the disposal of Thompson; requests that Thompson use his influence to prevent citizens of the United States from aiding the Texans. Copy. 2 p. 1843 Pakenham, M. Mexico. To H[enry] S[tephen] Fox. In- MAR. 18 formation that President General Santa Anna has ordered the release of [George Bibb] Critten- den. Copy. 1 p. 1843 Thompson, W[addy]. Mexico. To Daniel Webster. Has MAR. 18 received an order for the release of [George Bibb] Crittenden; kind treatment of prisoners; en- closes letters relative to the release. Copy. 1 p. 1843 Thompson, W[addy]. Mexico. To Crittenden. The re- MAR. 19 lease of [George Bibb] Crittenden; prompt action of President General Santa Anna and good con- duct of Pakenham. Copy. 2 p. 1843 Scott, Winfield. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. APR. 5 Humorous letter; threatens to "turn Tyler man"; criticises President Tyler and his Cabi- net; employment of topographical officers. A. L. S. 4 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crit- tenden, Phila., 1871; 1, 201. 1843 S[cott], W[infield]. [Washington, D. C.] To Crittenden. APR. 25 Influence of Loco-foco supporters against [John W.] Russell; general notes; [William] Campbell would refuse a mission to Paris. A. L. S. 4 p. 1843 Campbell, Thomas J. Athens, Tennessee. To Henry MAY 7 Clay. Effect of Clay's actions in 1827 on the present campaign; good prospects of his own election; the general election in Tennessee. A.L.S. 2p. 83 84 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1843 Todd County Citizens. Elkton, [Kentucky]. To Critten- MAY 19 den. Calling a convention to take into consider- ation the "late alarming and dangerous assump- tions of power by the executive of the United States." Copy. 1 p. [1843] Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. [Washington, D. C.] To [JUNE 1] J. G. Greenfield, Jr., and others. Convention called to consider the " assumptions of power" of President Tyler; actions of Tyler, and his claims; ideas as to the attitude which the people should take; declines invitation to the convention. Copy. 5 p. 1843 Clay, Henry. New Orleans, [Louisiana]. To Crittenden. JUNE 15 Desires copies of opinions of U.S. Supreme Court on Mississippi slave cases. Copy. 1 p. 1843 Clay, Henry. Ashland, [Kentucky]. To R[obert] P[er- JUNE 26 kins] Letcher. The "Custom House and Web- ster Clique" of New York; they are in favor of John McLean for President, and will use the Bunker Hill celebration for concocting their machinations. Copy. 1 p. 1843 Scott, Winfield. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. JUNE 29 Return from West Point; Crittenden's nephew [William L. Crittenden] to be given another chance; understands that Crittenden is "star- ring . . . in the same troupe with [Thomas H.] Benton;" how Scott avoided a trip to New York and Boston; sorry to have missed a visit to Ken- tucky. A. L. S. 4 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; I, 203. 1843 Scott, Winfield. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. JULY 8 Encloses a letter from West Point; Crittenden's "excursion" to Missouri with [Thomas H.] Ben- ton; personnel of President Tyler's Cabinet com- plete; John Nelson, a small politician of the Jackson-Van Buren stamp, to be Attorney Gen- eral; doubts the intentions of Daniel Webster; John M. Clayton as Vice President on Clay's ticket; minor matters. A. L. S. 4 p. 1843 Foster, Ephraim H. Nashville, Tennessee. To Critten- AUG. 10 den. Recent election in Tennessee; rejoices over the Whig victory; majority of [George W.] Jones for Congress. A. L. S. 1 p. PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN 1843 [Crittenden, John Jordan.] Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To AuG. 12 the Editors of Louisville Journal. Corrects a statement made in the "Journal" reflecting on Crittenden and [Robert Perkins] Letcher; his feeling toward Letcher during the election of 1840 and at the present writing. A. D'f. 3 p. 1843 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, Kentucky. To SErr. 9 John Middleton Clayton. Disposition of Ken- tucky bonds; date of next Whig National Con- vention; opinion of administration of John Ty- ler, and his intentions. A. L. S. 2 p. CLAYTON. 1843 McLean, John. Cincinnati, Ohio. To R[obert] P[erkins] SEPT. 22 Letcher. Opinion on the various Presidential candidates; disheartened condition of the Whig party; looks for defeat. A. L. S. 3 p. 1843 Porter, P[eter] B[uel]. New York. To Henry Clay. Re- SErr. 25 turn from the fair at Rochester; [Daniel] Web- ster's despair of becoming Presidential candidate; possibility of Websters reconciliation with Clay; marked hostility of Webster toward Clay; de- sires suggestions on the subject. A. L. S. 3 p. 1843 Sargent, N[athan]. Philadelphia. To Crittenden. Lo- SEnr. 30 cal political nominations; predicts his own de- feat; attitude of President Tyler's supporters to- ward Van Buren; appointees placed in office by Charles A. Wickliffe, Post Master General; per- sonals. A. L. S. 3 p. [1843] Scott, Winfield. [Washington, D. C.] To Crittenden. [Ocr. 4] The project to run [Daniel] Webster on [Henry] Clay's ticket revived by certain newspapers; Scott's attitude toward public meetings and newspapers favoring his own nomination for President; Richard MI[entor] Johnson and the Loco-foco leaders; is ignorant of the intentions of the Cabinet. A. L. S. last 4 p. Printed under date Oct. 14: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; I, 203. 1843 Scott, Winfield. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. Ocr. 14 Leaves to meet his family in New York; recom- mends the Exchange Hotel, in Washington; its advantages; [John Minor] Botts is prosecuting his claim against John W. Jones for seat in U. S. Congress. A. L. S. 4 p. 85 86 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1843 Letcher, R[obert] P[erkins]. Frankfort, Kentucky. To Nov. 30 Crittenden. Local matters; will send [Winfield(] Scott a commission as president of the Anti- Drinking Club; recent declarations that John Davis is the agent of Yankee and English aboli- tionists. A. L. S. 3 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; I, 207. 1843 Porter, Alexander. Oak Lawn, [Louisiana]. To Critten- DEC. 2 den. His illness; doubt as to whether he should resign his seat in the U. S. Senate; prospects for the election of [Henry] Clay. A. L. S. 2 p. 1843 Riddle, John S. Philadelphia. To Crittenden. Feeling DEC. 5 among Whig newspapers for the rejection of nom- ination of James M. Porter for Secretary of War; strength of the Porter faction in Pennsylvania; if nomination were rejected this strength would be turned against Clay. A. L. S. 3 p. 1843 Clay, H[enry]. Ashland, [Kentucky]. To Crittenden. DEC. 5 The annexation of Texas would cause a war with Mexico; the question should be passed over in silence; reasons for opposing annexation. L. S. 6 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Critten- den, Phila., 1871; I, 207. 1843 Grymes, John R., P. Anderson, C. Roselins, and Thomas DEC. 5 Slidell. New Orleans, [Louisiana]. Statement of what would be a reasonable fee for Balie Pey- ton as attorney for the U. S. in its suit against Bank of U. S. Copy. 1 p. 1843 Prentiss, Sfergeant] S[mith]. Vicksburg, [Mississippi]. To DEC. 8 Crittenden. Private matters; encloses fees for services rendered; recommends Starke for ap- pointment on the Choctaw Commission. A. L. S. 3 p. 1843 Clayton, John MI[iddleton]. Newcastle, Delaware. To DEC. 9 Crittenden. Acknowledges receipt of Kentucky bonds; probable nomination of [Martin] Van Buren by the Loco-focos; popularity of [Henry] Clay; Virginia's mode of choosing delegates to the Whig Convention. A. L. S. 2 p. 1843 Prentiss Guion. Vicksburg, Mississippi. To Critten- DEC. 14 den. Desires his services for William Scott in case before the U. S. Supreme Court. A. L. S. by Prentiss. 1 p. PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN [18431 Scott, William. Memorandum of suit with Downs. A. D. [DEC. 14] 2 p. 1843 Davis, Charles Augustus. New York. To Crittenden. DEC. 16 Ideas on internal improvements and establish- ment of the Post Office Department; predicts that the day of the Post Office as a national insti- tute are numbered. A. L. S. 6 p. 1843 Lord, Daniel, Jr. New York. To Crittenden. Critten- DEC. 16 den is eulogizing his dead adversaries; law mat- ters; health of Smith Thompson. A. L. S. 2 p. 1843 Letcher, R[obert P[erkins]. Frankfort, Kentucky. To DEC. 18 Crittenden. Article in the "Commonwealth" relative to [John C.] Calhoun; Calhoun's friends are too tame and submissive; anxious to know what Daniel Webster is about. A. L. S. 3 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; 1, 211. 1843 Chittenden, Thomas C. Adams, New York. To Critten- DEC. 19 den. Urges that confirmation of John 0. Dickey as collector of customs at Sacketts Harbor be delayed by the Senate. A. L. S. 2 p. [1843] [Chittenden, Thomas C.] [Adams, New York.] Form of [DEC. 191 resolutions requiring the customhouse at Sacketts Harbor to render an account. A. D. 1 p. 1844 Root, Erastus. Albany, New York. To Crittenden. Op- JAN. 1 position to confirmation of [John Canfield] Spencer as successor to late [Smith] Thompson, Associate Justice of U. S. Supreme Court. A.L.S. ip. 1844 Corwin, Thomas. Lebanon, Ohio. To Crittenden. Rec- JAN. 2 ommends the reappointment of Thomas Blair as Postmaster at Dayton, Ohio; Daniel Webster and the Whigs; [John Caldwell] Calhoun. A. L. S. I p. 1844 Letcher, R[obert] P[erkins]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To JAN. 6 Crittenden. Confidence in [John Cook] Rives as a Clay man; [John] Tyler hostile to [Martin] Van Buren; Kentucky Loco - foco convention for Presidential nominee; attitude of [Richard Men- tor] Johnson. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Nicholas, S[amuel] S[mith]. Louisville, Kentucky. To JAN. 7 Crittenden. The premature discussion of the an- nexation of Texas; scheme for it to be admitted 87 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS as a colony; abolition of slaves; gradual abolition by the various states; general ideas on the sub- jects. A. L. S. 4 p. 1844 Letcher, R[obert] P[erkins]. Frankfort, Kentucky. To JAN. 8 Crittenden. No necessity for ousting [William] Hardin, the Postmaster at Frankfort; the Ken- tucky Van Buren convention; minor matters. A.L.S. 2p. 1844 [Letcher, Robert Perkins]. Frankfort, Kentucky. To JAN. 18 Crittenden. Leader needed in the House of Representatives of Kentucky; intrigue to oust [William] Hardin as Postmaster at Frankfort; ideas on national politics. A. L. 3 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden; Phila., 1871; I, 213. 1844 Van Rensselaer, Sol[omon]. Albany, [New York]. To JAN. 20 Crittenden. The nomination of an Associate Justice of the U. S. Supreme Court; hostility of certain candidates toward [Henry] Clay; de- nounces John C[anfield] Spencer's political char- acter. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Pleasants, John H. Richmond, Virginia. To Crittenden. JAN. 21 Recommends Edward A. Cabell for Solicitor of the Land Office; the confirmation of Henry A[lexander] Wise as Minister to Brazil; Wise's influence in Virginia. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 Letcher, R[obert] P[erkins]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To JAN. 22 Crittenden. Rejection by the Senate of Presi- dent's nominations; Kentucky legislative mat- ters; the Presidential nomination. A. L. S. 3 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden; Phila., 1871; I, 213. 1844 Chittenden, T[homas] C. Adams, New York. To Crit- JAN. 22 tenden. Complains of appointments made in the custom houses at Sacketts Harbor and Cape Vincent; ideas on the success of [Henry] Clay. A.L.S. 3p. 1844 Clay, H[enryl. New Orleans, [Louisiana]. To Crittenden. JAN. 24 The death of [Alexander] Porter and his possible successor in the Senate; urges that the Senate reject the nominations of [Caleb] Cushing and [John Canfield] Spencer; his intended tour through Alabama, Georgia and South Carolina. A. L. S. 1 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crit- tenden, Phila., 1871, I, 214. 88 PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN 1844 Nicholas, Stamuel] Stmith]. (Louisville, Kentucky.] To JAN. 25 Crittenden. Delay in will case; desires a patent for his latest invention. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Preston, William C[ampbell]. Columbia, South Carolina. JAN. 28 To Crittenden. Queries as to National affairs at Washington; local effect of [John Caldwell] Cal- houn's letter; fears that the Senate is using the guillotine too freely. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Riddle, John S. Philadelphia. To Crittenden. Senti- JAN. 30 ment toward the nomination of [James Madison] Porter as Secretary of War; vote of Pennsyl- vania secured to [Henry] Clay if Porter is con- firmed, and lost to the Whigs if he is rejected by the U. S. Senate; but believes Pennsylvania is against [Martin] Van Buren under any circum- stances. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Love, James. Galveston, [Texas]. To S[amuel] S[mith] FEB. 1 Nicholas. Criticises Nicholas's scheme for the annexation of Texas; the Texas debt; number of slaves; acquisition of lands for colonization; proposals made by the English Abolition Society; desire that the United States will not meddle with the affairs of Texas. A. L. S. 4 p. 1844 Granger, Francis. Canandaigua, N. Y. To Crittenden. FEB. 3 General opposition to the appointment of [John Canfield] Spencer as Associate Justice of the U. S. Supreme Court; effect of his confirmation on the Whig party of New York. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Letcher, R[obert] P[erkins]. Frankfort, Kentucky. To FEB. 4 Crittenden. On the confirmation of [Henry Al- exander] Wise as Minister to Brazil; should be confirmed as matter of policy; attitude of [Dan- iel] Webster; rumor that (Alexander] Porter left a legacy to [Henry] Clay. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Lord, Daniel, Jr. New York. To Crittenden. Person- FEB. 10 als; legal business; national affairs. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Clay, Henry. New Orleans, [Louisiana]. To Crittenden. FEB. 15 Rumor that forty-two Senators favor the annexa- tion of Texas and have advised President Tyler that they will confirm a treaty to that effect; de- sires information on the subject. A. L. S. 1 p. Printed: Colemans, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; I, 216. 89 90 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1844 Craighill, William N. Charlestown, Virginia. To Crit- FEB. 19 tenden. Encloses letter from Crittenden to Craighill's father found among his father's pa- pers. Copy. 1 p. 1844 Weaver, Augustus. Hagerstown, Indiana. To Critten- FEB. 20 den. Alleged coalition between John Q[uincy] Adams and Henry Clay in 1824-5. A. L. S. I p. 1844 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Washington, D. C. To MAR. 7 R[obert] P[erkins] Letcher. Reasons why ap- pointment [Judge of Kentucky Supreme Court] should not be given [John] White; its political effect; White has determined to decline. Copy. 2 p. 1844 Letcher, R[obert] P[erkins]. Frankfort, Kentucky. To MAR. 13 Crittenden. The appointment [Judge of Ken- tucky Supreme Court] offered [John] White; po- litical situation in Virginia; local matters. A. L. S. 3 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crit- tenden, Phila., 1871; 1, 217. 1844 Weed, Thurlow. Albany, New York. To Crittenden. MAR. 17 The nomination of Chancellor [Reuben Hyde] Walworth [as Associate Justice of the U. S. Su- preme Court] but a scheme contrived to get rid of him; if his nomination is confirmed he will be succeeded by a Loco-foco. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 Davis, Charles Augustus. New York. To Crittenden. MAR. 18 The Texas question; inclined to favor annexa- tion; reasons; local prejudices. A. L. S. 4 p. 1844 Clay, Henry. Savannah, Georgia. To Crittenden. The MAt. 24 Texas question; has hitherto foreborne to express his opinion; the principle of protection in con- nection with a tariff for revenue; the fraudulent tariff considered in the House of Representatives. A. L. S. 2 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Critten- den; Phila., 1871; 1, 217. 1844 Drake, Charles D. St. Louis, [Missouri]. To Crittenden. M ARt. 28 Encloses letter to George McDuffie, to be deliv- ered if Crittenden should think prudent. A. L. S. 1 p. 1844 Drake, Charles D. St. Louis, [Missouri]. To George Mc- MAR. 28 Duffie. Query as to truth of statement credited to McDuffie, alledging coalition between [John Quincy] Adams and [Henry] Clay in 1824-5. A.L.S. 2p. PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN 1844 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Washington, [D. C.] To MIAR. 30 T[homas] Ewing. Aggitation of the Texas ques- tion in Senate; opinion that no treaty for an- nexation can be ratified; desires sentiment of the people in Ohio. Copy. 1 p. 1844 Smith, Gustavus W[oodson]. New London, Connecticut. APR. 2 To Crittenden. The question of discharging the brevet 2d lieutenants in the U. S. Army; his own particular case; his services in the army since leaving West Point; desires the question inves- tigated. A. L. S. 6 p. 1844 Smith, Gustavus W[oodson]. New London, Connecticut. APR. 2 To Crittenden. Explaining who his people are in Kentucky and requesting that his complaint be laid before the Military Committee of the U. S. Senate. A. L. S. 1 p. 1844 Lawrence, Abbott. Boston, [Massachusetts]. To Crit- APR. 5 tenden. The Massachusetts state convention; [Henry] Clay's prospects in New England; Clay and the Texas question; possible nomination of John Brown for Vice-President; personals. A.L.S. 3p. 1844 Davis, Charles Augustus. New York. To Crittenden. APR. 9 Predictions as to the result of the election in New York; Whig enthusiasm; (Martin] Van Buren and the Presidential nomination. A. L. S. 4 p. 1844 L[etcher], R[obert] P[erkins]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To APR. 10 Crittenden. The result of recent election in Connecticut; affairs in Virginia; personals. A. L. S. 3 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crit- tenden, Phila., 1871; 1, 218. 1844 Lawrence, Abbott. Boston, [Massachusetts]. To Critten- APR. 11 den. Political situation in Massachusetts; the 4ational convention; attitude of [Daniel] W[eb- ster]. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Davis, Charles Augustus. New York. To Crittenden. APR. 12 A political satire. A. L. S. 4 p. 1844 Clay, H[enryl. Raleigh, [North Carolina]. To Critten- APR. 17 den. Encloses a letter on the Texas question to be published in the "Intelligencer" at the dis- cretion of Crittenden and others. A. L. S. 1 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; I, 219. 91 92 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1844 Clay, H[enry]. Petersburg, [Virginia]. To Crittenden. APR. 19 Confidence in the stand taken in his letter for- warded for publication; fears nothing from pub- lic opinion. A. L. S. 1 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; I, 219. 1844 Clay, H[enry]. Norfolk, [Virginia]. To Crittenden. En- APR. 21 tertains no apprehension from publication of his letter on the Texas question; date of publica- tion; attitude of [Martin] Van Buren and public sentiment. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 Preston, William C[ampbell]. Columbia, [South Carolina]. MAY 4 To Crittenden. Personals; crossfire of [Martini Van Buren and [Henry] Clay on the Texas ques- tion; selfish notions of [John Caldwell] Calhoun; favorable comment on Clay's letter on the Texas question. A. L. S. 4 p. 1844 Letcher, R[obert] P[erkins]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To MA 10 Crit tenden. Whig National Convention at Balti- more and its effect; Van Buren party in Ken- tucky; general campaign notes. A. L. S. 3 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., IS71; I, 220. 1844 [Davis, Charles Augustus]. New York. To Crittenden MAY 13 Lack of harmony in the Van Buren party; gen- eral political comment. A. L. Signature torn off. 1844 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Washington, D. C. To MAY 16 Chapman Coleman. The treaty for annexation of Texas. Copy. 1 p. [1844] Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Speech made at a meeting [MAY] in Kentucky for ratification of nomination of Henry Clay for President. Copy. 3 p. 1844] Preston, William C[ampbell]. Columbia, [South Carolina]. JUNE 5 To Crittenden. Comment on the next Presi- dential campaign. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Davis, Charles Augustus. New York. To Crittenden. JUNE 5 Ridicules a recent meeting of the " Polkers " held in New York; [Martin] Van Buren's letter is a funny affair; Texas matter an emergency; comment on the coming campaign. A. L. S. 4 p. 1844 McNeill, William Gibbs. Stonington, Connecticut. To JUNE 8 Crittenden. Personal feelings toward Critten- PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN den; reasons and cause of certain statements in recent letter. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Crittenden, J[ohn] Jtordan]. Washington, D. C. To JUNE 17 John Middleton Clayton. Adjournment of Con- gress; leaves immediately for home; influence with the "Native Americans" at Philadelphia. A. L. S. 3 p. CLAYTON. 1844 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To JULY 1 S[amuel] S[mith] Nicholas. Congratulations on appointment as "Lord High Chancellor"; legal matters as to a will case. Copy. 1 p. 1844 Foster, Ephraim H. Nashville, [Tennessee]. To Critten- JULY 13 den. Opinion of the people of Tennessee of Crittenden; prospects of the political campaign in the State; confident of Whig victory. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 Penrose, Charles B. Carlisle, [Pennsylvania]. To Crit- JULY 13 tenden. Encloses letter of [William Henry] Har- rison commending Henry Clay; confidence of the Whigs in Pennsylvania. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 Peyton, Balie. New Orleans, Louisiana. To Charles AUG. 12 B[ingham] Penrose. In regard to fees due from the government in certain cases before the courts; dispute as to agreement in case of United States Vs. Bank of the United States. A. L. S. 9 p. 1844 Davis, Charles Augustus. New York. To Crittenden, Auo. 31 Frankfort, Kentucky. The political campaign; confidence of a Whig victory in New York; the vote in Pennsylvania; South Carolina and the tariff. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Helm, John L[arue]. Bardstown, Kentucky. To Crit- SEPT. 2 tenden. Desires to know the reasons why Gov- ernor [William] Owsley opposes [Benjamin] Har- din as Secretary of State. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 Davis, Charles Augustus. New York. To Crittenden. SEir. 7 Nomination of Silas Wright for Governor of New York; comparison of Wright with Martin Van Buren; confident that Whigs will carry New York. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Davis, Charles Augustus. New York. To Crittenden. SErr. 21 The origin and description of a cartoon of the Democratic "bell ringers"; the political situa- tion in New York and Pennsylvania; the States that will vote for the Whig party. A. L. S. 7 p. 93 94 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1844 Davis, Charles Augustus. New York. To Crittenden. SEPT. 25 Action of the "Native Americans" toward nomi- nations in New York City; effect that Henry Clay's election would have upon the price of securities; assurance that the Democratic party will be defeated in November. A. L. S. 7 p. 1844 Granger, Fr[ancis]. Canandaigua, New York. To Crit- Serr. 29 tenden. Feels that New York is the pivot State in the coming election; the campaign in New York and the possible result in favor of the Whigs. A. L. S. 4 p. 1844 Davis, Charles Augustus. New York. To Crittenden. SEr". 30 Assurance of electing the Whig ticket in New York; effect of the campaign upon Wall street. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Davis, Charles Augustus. New York. To Crittenden. OCT. 1 Is confident that Pennsylvania and New Jersey will give a Whig majority along with New York. A.L.S. 3p. 1844 Davis, Charles Augustus. New York. To Crittenden. Ocr. 2 Presidential candidate to abstain from answering queries on public measures; gives draft of letter for [Henry] Clay to give to the public declining to commit himself upon public questions. A. L. S. 4 p. 1844 Davis, Charles Augustus. New York. To Crittenden. Ocr. 3 Approval of Henry Clay's letter to the "National Intelligencer"; little importance of the elections in Maryland and New Jersey; work of Daniel Webster in Pennsylvania. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Davis, Charles Augustus. New York. To Crittenden. Ocr. 4 Election returns from Baltimore not all that could be desired; predicts a better showing in Philadelphia. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 Davis, Charles Augustus. New York. To Crittenden. OCr. 11 Election of Markle doubted; prediction of elec- tions in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Mary- land; recent mass meeting at Tammany Hall; confident of Henry Clay's election. A. L. S. 4 p. 1844 Davis, Charles Augustus. New York. To Crittenden. OCr. 15 Must bring the Whigs and "Natives" into line in order to carry the city; price of farm products and the tariff. A. L. S. 2 p. PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN 1844 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, Kentucky. To Nov. 13 H[enry] Clay. Election of James K[nox] Polk; Clay possibly the only man who could lose noth- ing by the result; is tempted to leave the Polk- ites to dispose of the tariff among themselves. Copy. 1 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Critten- den, Phila., 1871; 1, 222. 1844 Corwin, Thomas. Lebanon, Ohio. To Crittenden, Wash- Nov. 15 ington, D. C. Sorrow over the defeat of Henry Clay; an exhibition of ingratitude; the repeal of the tariff, and war with Mexico. A. L. S. 1 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; 1, 225. 1844 Davis, George T. M. Alton, Illinois. To Crittenden. Nov. 25 Mortification at the defeat of Henry Clay for President; desires letter from Crittenden that will unite the Whigs of Illinois; Loco-focoism and the tariff. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Clay, Henry. Ashland, [Kentucky]. To Crittenden. Nov. 28 Sympathizes with him on the result of the recent election; their duty to struggle for the interests of the country; Whig minority which may yet save the country; sentiment on the Native American party; naturalization laws; has no thought of returning to the Senate. L. S. 4 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; 1, 223. 1844 Burnley, A[lbert] T. New Orleans, [Louisianal. To Crit- DEC. 3 tenden. Election of [James Knox] Polk; feeling against foreigners; favors annexation of Texas, and reasons therefore; Crittenden as a Presiden- tial candidate. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Primrose, William. Philadelphia. To Crittenden. Case DEC. 5 of Clymer vs. Dawkins et al., before U. S. Su- preme Court; correspondence on the Savage case. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 Clay, H[enry]. Ashland, Kentucky. To Crittenden. DEC. 16 Article in the "National Intelligencer" relative to postal matters; annexation of Texas. A. L. S. 1 p. 1844 Davis, Charles Augustus. New York. To Crittenden. DEC. 17 Response of [Henry] Clay to address of the Ken- tucky electors; possibility of [John Caldwell] Calhoun retaining office of Secretary of State; 95 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS comments on Calhoun and [Thomas Hart] Ben- ton; a rebuke needed for the abolitionists. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Prentiss, S[ergeant] S[mith]. Vicksburg, [Mississippi]. To Dzo. 22 Crittenden. Brief in case of Heirs of Bowers vs. Barlow et al.; general statement of the case; calls attention to case of Creath v8. Sims; the election of [James Knox] Polk as President, and his opinion of him; general comments on national affairs. A. L. S. 4 p. 1844 Clay, H[enry]. Ashland, Kentucky. To Crittenden. DEC. 26 Desires a copy of an order made in Louisiana while it was a dependency of France, which might be in the French archives. A. L. S. 1 p. 1844 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Washington, [D. C.] To DEc. 28 Albert T. Burnley. Bills for annexation of Texas before Congress; intentions of [James Knox] Polk in regard to Texas; assumption of Texas debt; desires that George M. Bibb secure an official position. Copy. 1 p. [1844] [Peyton, Balie.] [New Orleans, Louisiana.] To [Critten- den, ] Plea for fees and full argument why the same should be paid Peyton acting as attor- ney for the U. S. in suit against the Bank of the United States in the Commercial Court of New Orleans. A. L. incomplete, p. 7-27. 1845 Clay, H[enry]. Ashland, Kentucky. To Crittenden. En- JAN. 9 closes letter from Judge [Joseph] Story; not sur- prised at Story's disgust with his service in the U. S. Supreme Court; Whigs should leave the Texas question to [James Knox] Polk; [Robert Perkins] Letcher bears recent defeat badly. A. L. S. 1 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crit- den, Phila., 1871; I, 225. 1845 Prentiss, S[ergeant] S[mith]. Vicksburg, Mississippi. To JAN. 27 Crittenden. Personal business and financial mat- ters. A. L. S. 1 p. 1845 Eggleston, H. B. New Orleans, Louisiana. To Critten- FEB. 3 den. Reinstatement of a case before the U. S. Supreme Court; the property in dispute. A. L. S. 2 p. 1845 Graves, W[illiam] J[ordan]. Louisville, [Kentuckv]. To FEB. 16 Crittenden. Prefers Crittenden for Presidential 96 PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN candidate in 1848; general ideas; time to make the move; outline of plan. A. L. S. 3 p. 1845 Judge, H1. M. Washington, D. C. To [Mrs. H. M. Judge]. MAR. I Alleged agreement between [John Caldwell] Cal- houn and [James Knox] Polk; J[ohn] J[ordan] Crittenden's speech against the annexation of Texas; [Arthur Pendleton] Bagby in disgrace with both political parties. Copy. 1 p. 1845 Narcy, Wlilliam] L[earned]. Washington, [D. C.] To MAY 6 Crittenden, Frankfort, Kentucky. Political pres- sure brought against Russell to cause his removal; opinion of Russell and his good qualities; no one appointed in his place. A. L. S. 2 p. 1845 Figuens, Thomas N. Franklin, Tennessee. To William MAY 8 Hardeman. General statement of the case of Edward Anderson vs. William Hardeman. En- dorsed: "To be shown to Mr. Crittenden." A.L.S. 7p. 1845 Ashley, Elizabeth et al. Unexecuted deed to John P. MAY 19 Maddox, Cooper County, Missouri. 2 p. 1845 Clay, H[enry]. Ashland, Kentucky. To Crittenden. JULY 11 Arrangements to have photographs made of him- self and Crittenden by Healey. A. L. S. 1 p. 1845 Woodbridge, W[illiam]. Springwells, [Michigan]. To Crit- AUG. 4 tenden. Regrets loss of opportunity of seeing [Orlando] Brown in Detroit; recent illness; cir- cumstances of Crittenden's servant "John." A. L.S. 3p. 1845 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. To Mrs. Virginia Shelby. AUG. 30 Sends draft of answer to file in suit concerning will of her father. A. L. S. BRECKINRIDGE. 1845 Bowling vs. Harrison. U. S. District Court for Southern SEPr. 12 Mississippi. Clerk's certificate that writ of error was granted plaintiff. 1 p. 1845 White, Joseph L. New York. To Crittenden. Efforts SErr. 29 of John P[endleton] Kennedy to get the name of Winfield Sc6tt before the public; Whigs of New York prefer [Henry] Clay of all men; but would desire Crittenden before Scott. A. L. S. 5 p. 1845 Camden, P[eter] G. St. Louis, Missouri. To Alexander Ocr. 28 [Andrew] McKinley. Sale of city property; price of lots;estate of Mrs. [Elizabeth] Ashley. A.L.S. Ip. 52880 -13-7 97 98 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1845 Lord, Thomas. New York. To Crittenden. Warehous- Nov. 25 ing imported merchandise; general discussion of the question; comparison of United States trade with that of England. A. L. S. 6 p. 1845 Holt, J[oseph]. New Orleans, Louisiana. To Crittenden. Nov. 30 Desires Crittenden to act as counsel for J[ilson] P. Harrison before the U. S. Supreme Court; statement of the case. A. L. S. 2 p. 1845 Harrison, J[ilson] P. 'New Orleans, Louisiana. To Crit- DEC. 1 tenden. Desires careful attention to his case before the U. S. Supreme Court; payment of fees. A. L. S. 1 p. 1845 Yerger, George S. Vicksburg, Mississippi. To Critten- DzEC. 1 den. Fees due Crittenden from the estate of late Major Creath. A. L. S. 1 p. 1845 Warren, C[harles] H. Boston, [Massachusetts]. To Crit- Dzc. 6 tenden. Invitation to celebration of the 225th Anniversary of the landing of the Pilgrims at Plymouth. A. L. S. 2 p. 1846 Camden, P[eter] G. St. Louis, Missouri. To A[ndrew] DEC. 11 McKinley. Business affairs of Mrs. [Elizabeth] Ashley; payment of commissions. A. L. S. 3 p. 1845 Kentucky Citizens. Petition to U. S. Congress to provide DEC. a law proposing a Congress of Nations to form a code of International Law. D. S. 27 signa- tures. 1846 Clark, Thomas. New Orleans, Louisiana. To Critten- JAN. 8 den. Desires to retain Crittenden as counsel before the U. S. Supreme Court; payment of fees. A. L. S. 2 p. 1846 Camden, P[eter] G. St. Louis, Missouri. To "Alex- JAN. 24 ander" [Andrew] McKinley. Louisville, Ken- tucky. Real estate matters; claim of Evans to the land of Mrs. [Elizabeth] Ashley. A. L. S. 3 p. 1846 Wing, Freeman. La Mine, Missouri. To A[ndrew] Mc- JAN. 25 Kinley, Louisville, Kentucky. Sale of land of Mrs. [Elizabeth] Ashley; business matters; state- ment of Mrs. Ashley's accounts. A. L. S. 2 p. [1846] Crittenden, [John Jordan]. Summary of remarks in the JAN. U. S. Senate in submitting petition from citizens of Kentucky, asking for an international arbitra- tion tribunal. A. D. 7 p. PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN 1846 Hilliard, J. II. Nashville, Tennessee. ToCrittenden. Suit FEB. 5 of W[illiam] Hardeman vs. E[dward] Anderson in U. S. Supreme Court. A. L. S. 2 p. 1846 Trigg, William H. Boonville, Missouri. To Mrs. Eliza- MAR. 17 beth Ashley, Saint Louis, Missouri. Freeman Wing has deposited money with him subject to her order. A. L. S. 1 p. 1846 Wing, Freeman. La Mine, Missouri. To Mrs. Elizabeth MARI. 18 Ashley, Saint Louis, Missouri. Money received for sale of lands, deposited with William H. Trigg; real estate matters. A. L. S. 2 p. 1846 Taylor, Zachary. Monterey, Mex. To Crittenden. Steps MAR. 25 taken by [William Learned] Marcy and [Winfield] Scott to defeat his efforts; his army stripped of regular troops; success of the volunteers; at- tacks made upon him in Congress; denunciation of Marcy and Scott; future plans. A. L. 5 p. Signature torn off. 1846 Joy, G[eorge]. Pentonville, [New Jersey]. To William MAR. 25 Ewarts Gladstone. The Oregon question; cor- respondence with [John Quincy] Adams and [Al- bert] Gallatin; increase of population of United States and Canada. Copy. 3 p. 1846 Scott, Winfield. Washington, D. C. Memorandum to MAR. 26 [William Learned Marcy] Secretary of War on the proposed increase in the army; length of enlist- ments. A. D. S. "Copy." 3 p. 1846 Leigh, B[enjamin] W[atkins]. Richmond, [Virginia]. To APR. 13 Crittenden. [Daniel] Webster's invective against [Charles Jared] Ingersoll; floor of the Senate not the proper place for such a temper; Ingersoll's retaliation; views on the matter. A. L. S. 3 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; I, 239. 1846 Scott, [Winfield]. [Washington, D. C.] To Mrs. [Maria APR. 20 K.] Crittenden. Incloses clipping from news- paper. A. L. in 3d person. 1 p. 1846 Lawrence, Abbott. Boston, Massachusetts. To Critten- APR. 23 den. Crittenden's speech in reply to William Allen; service to the country. A. L. S. 1 p. 1846 Thurston, Charles M. Louisville, Kentucky. To Critten- MAY 5 den. Requests a copy of Fremont's Travels; Crittenden's speech in reply to [William] Allen. A.L.S. 3p. 99 100 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1846 Scott, Winfield. [Washington, D. C.] To Crittenden. JUNK 4 Suggests that Maj. Gen. [Zachary] Taylor be pre- sented with a gold medal in preference to a sword; swords usually given to inferior officers; reports received from Taylor. A. L. S. 3 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; I, 243. 1846 Butler, A[nthony]. Baltimore, [Maryland]. To Critten- JUNE 15 den. Criticises [Winfield] Scott's correspond- ence with the War Department; Crittenden's chances for Presidential nomination; ideas on the subject. A. L. S. 4 p. Extracts printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; I, 247. 1846 Lawrence, Abbott. Boston, Massachusetts. To Critten- JULY 24 den. Has written to [Daniel] Webster relative to the compromise; bill should be introduced by Democrat, if possible; suggestions. A. L. S. 2 p. 1846 Darby, John F. St. Louis, Missouri. To Crittenden. JULY 27 Desires to retain Crittenden as counsel in case of Amedge Menard's Heirs vs. Samuel Massy, in U. S. Supreme Court. A. L. S. 2 p. 1846 Hickey, W[illiam]. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. AuG. 3 Submits a standard edition of the United States Constitution. A. L. S. I p. 1846 Reynolds, J[ames] N. New York. To Crittenden. Com- AuG. 4 pliments him on his action toward the tariff; general comment. A. L. S. 3 p. 1846 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. [Washington, D. C.] To Au. 8 AM[aria] K. Crittenden. Preparations for leaving after the adjournment of Congress; her depar- ture from New York for New Haven; personals. A. L. S. 2 p. 1846 Wing, F[reeman]. La Mine, Missouri. To A[ndrew] Mc- AUG. 28 Kinley. Advises sale or lease of estate [of Mrs. Elizabeth Ashley] at Choteau Lick Spring. A. L. S. 1 p. 1846 Scott, Winfield. West Point, New York. To William SEJr. 12 L[earned] Marcy. Asks that President Polk be reminded of Scott's former request to be sent to command the U. S. Army in Mexico; opinion that he could reach the Rio Grande by the end of September. Copy. 1 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, 1871; I, 250. PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN 1846 Karcy, W[illiam] L[earned]. Washington, [D. C.] To SErr. 14 Maj. Gen. W[infield] Scott. At request of Presi- dent Polk informs him that it is not within the arrangements for Scott to supersede [Maj.] Gen. [Zachary] Taylor in Mexico. Copy. 1 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; I, 250. 1846 Taylor, Z[achary]. Camargo, Mexico. To Crittenden, SEPr. 15 Frankfort, Kentucky. The attitude of the Ad- ministration toward Taylor; capture of [Capt. Seth Barton] Thornton by Mexicans; honors be- stowed by Congress; organization of the Army; difficulty in procuring supplies; the revolution in Mexico; his respect for [Maj.] Gen. [Winfield] Scott; has no political aspirations; desire to bring the war to a close. A. L. S. 8 p., also copy, 7 p. -Printed: Coleman, Life of Critten- den, Phila., 1871; I, 251. 1846 Scott, Winfield. West Point, [New York]. To Crittenden. Sarr. 17 Incloses copies of correspondence with [William Learned Marcy] Secretary of War; understands that [Maj.] Gen. [Zachary] Taylor desires Scott in Mexico; suspected project to withdraw Taylor and leave [Maj.] Gen. [William Orlando] Butler in command. A. L. S. 3 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; I, 249. 1846 Sanders, L., Jr. Natchez, Mississippi. To Crittenden. SErP. 20 Denunciation of Robert Walker; his own po- litical principles; Walker's schemes. A. L. S. 3 p. 1846 Scott, Winfield. Washington, [D. C.] To Maj. Gen. Szvr. 26 Zachary Taylor. Friendly feeling toward Tay- lor; his situation with the Administration; dan- ger of Taylor being superseded in command; Scott's correspondence with [William Learned Marcy] Secretary of War. Copy. 3 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; I, 256. 1846 Scott, Winfield. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. Burr. 30 Incloses copy of letter to [Maj.] Gen. [Zacharv] Taylor [of Sept. 26]; Thomas Sidney Jesup to superintend Quartermaster's Dept. at New Or- leans; desire of the Administration to supersede Taylor still prevails; personals. A. L. S. 3 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; I, 256. 101 102 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1846 Pope, John. Sketch of Monterey, [Mexico], and its ap- Szr. proaches, designed to illustrate operations of U. S. Forces under the command of Maj. Gen. Zachary Taylor, Sept. 19-24. A. D. S. 1 p. 41.5 x 52 cm. 1846 Peyton, Balie. Monterey, Mexico. To Crittenden. Ca- Ocr 2 pitulation of Monterey; praise for [Brig.] Gen. [William Jenkins] Worth; Crittendeiq as the next President, with Worth as Secretary of War; has written an account of the capitulation for publi- cation. A. L. S. 4 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; I, 259. 1846 Taylor, Z[achary]. Monterey, Mexico. To Crittenden. Ocr. 9 The march to Monterey; details of the battle; negotiations for surrender; reasons for liberality; hopes it will be the means of securing peace, cost of continuing the war; lack of civil government in Mexico; description of Monterey. A. L. S. 6 p. 1846 Peyton, Balie. Camargo, Mexico. To "Gen'l" Albert] Ocr 11 Sidney Johnston. General [Thomas] Marshall misunderstood by Peyton; no insult was intended; regrets the occurrence of having struck Marshall. Copy. 1 p. 1846 Marshall, Thomas. Camargo, Mexico. To Balie Peyton. Ocr. 11 Has received his communication expressing re- gret for certain " occurrences," and it is satisfac- tory. Copy. 1846 Crittenden, John Jordan. Memorandum of lands in Mis- Ocr. 13 souri belonging to Crittenden. A. D. S. 1 p. Endorsed: "'Duplicate of the within sent to Wm. E. Dunscomb, Jefferson, Missouri." 1846 Scott, Winfield. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. Ocr. 19 Public opinion only prevents [Maj.] Gen. [Zach- ary] Taylor from being recalled from Mexico; criticized by the administration for the armistice at Monterey; difficulties encountered by Taylor; after two more victories thinks Mexicans will be forced to sue for peace. A. L. S. 4 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; I, 260. 1846 Wing, F[reeman]. Lamine, [Missouri]. To Mrs. Eliza- OcT. 23 beth Ashley, Saint Louis, Missouri. Funds held in his possession; sale of land; price set upon the Choteau Spring property. A. L. S. 3 p. PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN 1846 Dunscomb, William E. Jefferson City, Missouri. To Crit- Ocr. 25 tenden. Sale of lands in Missouri for taxes. A.L.S. 2p. 1846 Peyton, Balie. New Orleans, Louisiana. To Crittenden. Nov 5 Account of his trouble with Thomas Marshall; cause, actions of both parties and the termina- tion. A. L. S. 4 p. 1846 Wing, Freeman. La Mine, Missouri. To Mrs. Elizabeth Nov. 15 Ashley, Saint Louis, Missouri. Acknowledgment of deeds; price of the land at Choteau Spring; real estate matters. A. L. S. 2 p. 1846 Taylor, Z[achary]. Monterey, Mexico. To Crittenden, DEC. 10 Washington, D. C. Arrival of Kentucky volun- teers in Mexico; attitude of the administration at Washington; is satisfied that there are secret influences connected with the War Department that will cause unhappy effects; outline of the coming campaign in detail; part the U. S. Navy should take; number of troops needed; prob- ability of securing peace. A. L. S. 8 p. 1846 Kennedy, John Pendleton. Baltimore, [Maryland]. To DEC. 20 Crittenden. Payment of interest on Maryland bonds; diversity of opinion on the subject; desires a short opinion from Crittenden; trouble over the question of compound interest. A. L. S. 3 p. 1846 Scott, Winfield. New Orleans, Louisiana. To Critten- DEC. 20 den. His tedious passage to New Orleans; great number of applicants for positions on his staff; his "commissioned" staff; hopes to have Critten- den with him in a high official capacity before the end of March; delay of the volunteers may be fatal to his expedition; received a visit from [Henry] Clay. A. L. S. 5 p. 1846 Mangum, Willie P. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. DEC. 31 Crittenden's eulogy on the late Alexander Bar- row; expresses his respect and love for Critten- den. A. L. S. 1 p. Signature mutilated. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; 1, 265. 1847 Kinkead, G[eorge] B. Frankfort, Kentucky. To Critten- JAN. 2 den. Acts of present administration make a Whig victory sure at the next Presidential elec- 103 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS tion; declineof HenryClay as leader of the Whigs; desire of friends to use Crittenden's name as can- didate for President. A. L. S. 4 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; I, 265. 1847 Williams, George W. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To Crit- JAN. 7 tenden. Intention to bring [Henry] Clay in the field again for President; decline in Clay's popu- larity; Crittenden's possible majority for Gov- ernor compared with Clay's strength; condition of the Whig party; hints that Crittenden should run for President. A. L. S. 4 p. 1847 Croghan, G[eorge]. New Orleans, [Louisiana]. To Crit- JAN. 24 tenden. Rumor that Santa Anna is between [Brig.] Gen. [Zachary] Taylor and [Brig. Gen. William Jenkins] Worth; real location of the Mexicans. A. L. S. 1 p. 1847 Taylor, Z[achary]. Monterey, Mexico. To Crittenden. JAN. 26 Will care for Thomas L. Crittenden; attitude of the Administration; plans of attack; feeling toward [Maj.] Gen. [Winfield] Scott; detailed account of recent movements; criticises Scott and [William Learned] Marcy; Kentucky volun- teers at Monterey; the next Presidency; his apprehensions for the volunteers. A. L. S. 11 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; I, 270. 1847 Rives, W[illiam] C[abell]. Castle Hill, [Virginia]. To Crit- FEB. 5 tenden. Attitude the Whigs should take toward the Polk Administration and the war with Mex- ico; the termination of the war should not be an issue. A. L. S. 3 p. 1847 Rives, W[illiam] C[abell]. Castle Hill, [Virginia]. To Crit- FEB. 8 tenden, Frankfort, Kentucky. Termination of war with Mexico; proposes surrender of New Mexico and Upper California by Mexico; does not believe in "conquering a peace"; outline of acampaign. A.L.S. 4p. 1847 Morehead, James T. Promissory note to John Glenn, FEB. 15 endorsed by Crittenden and Willie P. Mangum; paid. D. S. 1 p. 1847 Johnson, Reverdy. Baltimore, [Maryland]. To Critten- Ars. 2 den. Congratulations on [Brig. Gen. Zachary] Taylor's victory in Mexico; their mutual friends John Glenn and William H. Satchell desire Crit- 104 PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN tenden to procure whiskey for them. A. L. S. 3 p. 1847 Clay, H[enry]. Ashland, Kentucky. To Crittenden. APR. 8 Gratitude for expressions of sympathy; publica- tion of letter from [Brig.] Gen. [Zachary] Taylor; receipt of letter from Clay's son [Henry Clay, Jr.] written just before he was killed. A. L. S. I p. 1847 Dunscomb, William E. Jefferson City, [Missouri]. To APR. 22 Crittenden. Sends tax receipts for land in Mis- souri and redemption certificate for lands pre- viously sold for taxes; statement of account with Crittenden. A. L. S. 2 p. 1847 Huaton, George W. Jefferson, Missouri. To Crittenden. APR. 22 Tax and redemption receipts for land in Boone County, Missouri. 4 printed forms filled in. I p. each. 1847 Stevenson, Thomas B. Cincinnati, Ohio. To Robert APR. 23 Perkins Letcher. Opinion of William S[egar] Archer that Zachary Taylor must be the Presi- dential candidate of the Whig party; attitude [Henry] Clay should take; Crittenden must have place in Taylor's Cabinet; ideas should be made known to Clay. A. L. S. 4 p. 1847 Wing, Freeman. La Mine, Missouri. To Mrs. Elizabeth APR. 26 Ashley, Louisville, Kentucky. Dull prospects for sale of lands; real estate matters. A. L. S. 3 p. 1847 Stevenson, Thomas B. Cincinnati, Ohio. To Crittenden. MAY 1 Would prefer [Henry] Clay for President, but not willing to hazard defeat of the Whig party; his faith in [Zachary] Taylor, but action in his favor premature; [Thomas] Corwin would run with Taylor; political downfall of John McLean; honesty and moral tone in politics; Crittenden mentioned as Vice President with Taylor or Winfield Scott. A. L. S. 4 p. 1847 [Taylor, Zachary.] Monterey, Mexico. To Crittenden. M.Y 15 His treatment by the Administration; would not refuse Presidency if elected by the people; would be President of the Nation and not of a party; movements and proposed plans of the army under his command; praise [for Thomas L. Crittenden]; his opinion of President Polk and Secretary of War [William Learned Marcy]. A. L. first 8 p. only. 105 106 LrBRARY OF CONGRESS 1847 Benton, Thomas 1I[art]. St. Louis, Missouri. To Crit- MAY 21 tenden and Robert Perkins Letcher. Introducing Theodore Talbott who was with [John Charles] Fr6mont on his expedition. A. L. S. I p. 1847 Wing, Freeman. La Mine, Missouri. To Mrs. Elizabeth MAY 23 Ashley, Saint Louis, Missouri. Finances and real estate matters. A. L S. 2 p. 1847 Clay, II[enry]. Ashland, Kentucky. To Crittenden. MAY 24 Controversy between rival governors of Califor- nia; considers [John Charles] Fr6mont in the right. Copy. 1 p. [1847] Stevenson, Thomas B. Cincinnati, Ohio. To [Robert [JUNE 2(11 Perkins Letcher.] Canvas for Presidential nomi- nation; preference for [Henry] Clay; complexion of the Whig party in various parts of the country; local matters. A. L. S. p. 5 to 12 only. 1847 White, J[oseph] L. New York. To Crittenden. Asks if JUNE 28 [Henry] Clay approves of [Zachary] Taylor as Presidential candidate; development of "Tay- lorism" in New York; intention of certain Whigs to run a Northern man; is Taylor a Whig A. L. S. 4 p. 1847 Wing, Freeman. La Mine, Missouri. To Mrs. Elizabeth JULY 11 Ashley, Louisville, Kentucky. Real estate mat- ters; settlement of accounts. A. L. S. 2 p. 1847 Sweringen, J[ames] T. St. Louis, Missouri. To Mrs. JULY 22 Elizabeth Ashley, Louisville, Kentucky. Re- mits money for rents. A. L. S. 1 p. 1847 Seaman, Henry J. New York. To Crittenden. Desires Auo. 24 to know how [Zachary] Taylor is regarded by Wrigs of the south as a Presidential candidate; disposition to lay [Henry] Clay aside; Taylor's declaration not to be a party candidate. A. L. S. 2 1). 1847 Loring, W[illiam] W[ing]. Hacienda Guadalupe, Mexico. Auc. 24 Report to Lieutenant Earl Van Dorn. Detailed account of part taken by regiment of Mounted Riflemen under his command on August 19th and 20th. "Copy for J. J. Crittenden." 7 p. 1847 Stevenson, Thomas B. Cincinnati, Ohio. To Crittenden. SEPr. 1 Criticism of attitude of [Zachary] Taylor toward the Wilmot proviso; publication of Taylor's let- ters; is of opinion that Ohio can not be carried PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN for Taylor for President unless he takes the " No Territory " ground. A. L. S. 2 p. 1847 Taylor, Z[achary]. Monterey, Mexico. To Crittenden. SEEr. 15 Rumor of negotiations for peace: conditions and movements of the army; design of the Adminis- tration and [Maj.] Gen. [Winfield] Scott to drive him out of Mexico or out of the Army; respect for those in authority; complains of army being taken from him; will apply for leave when Scott is in possession of the City of Mexico; his own at- titude toward the Presidential nomination. A. L. S. 12 p. [1847] White, J[oseph] L. New York. To Henry Clay. 'Move- [SzErr. 15l ment in Kentucky in favor of [Zachary] Taylor for President; regret that [John Jordan] Critten- den favors Taylor in preference to Clay; has Crit- tenden the approbation of Clay; little interest for Taylor out of Kentucky. Copy. 2 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; I, 282. 1847 Clay, H[enryl. Ashland, [Kentucky]. To Crittenden. SEPr. 21 Encloses letter [from Joseph L. White]; does not indorse any of its conjectures relative to Critten- den. Copy. 1 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; I, 282. 1847 Archer, W[illiam] S[egar]. Amelia, Virginia. To Critten- SEPr. 22 den. Concern as to recent statements by [Zachary] Taylor; Taylor has formed no opinions on national questions, or he is willing to compro- mise for general support; Taylor's election cer- tain, but leaders may not assist him; suggestions for consideration. A. L. S. 4 p. 1847 Clay, Ilenrv. Ashland, Kentucky. To Crittenden. At- SEPT. 26 titude of Crittenden toward the Presidential nomination; has remained passive himself; mor- tified at the forwardness of Kentuckv for [Zach- ary] Taylor instead of remaining silent; Taylor's opinions on national questions. A. L. S. 2 p. 1847 Scott, Winfield. Headquarters of the Army, Mexico. To Ocr. 27 William L[earned] Marcy. Upon request of Brevet Captain [Edmund Brooke] Alexander, asks that J[ames] B[arton] [Stone] Alexander be appointed a cadet at West Point. Copy. 1 p. 107 108 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1847 White, J[oseph] L. New York. To Crittenden. Opinion Ocr. 30 that Crittenden had abandoned [Henry] Clay as Presidential nominee; reasons for thinking so; apologizes if there has been any ill feeling. A. L. S. 5 p. 1847 Norton, Charles D. Buffalo, [New York]. To Crittenden. Nov. 12 Invitation to address the Young Men's Associa- tion of Buffalo. A. L. S. 2 p. 1847 Noland, C. F. M. Batesville, Arkansas. To Crittenden. Nov. 13 Political strife in Arkansas among the Demo- crats; claim of his brother for promotion and pay in the army; favors Zachary Taylor for Presi- dent. A. L. S. 2 p. 1847 Taylor, Z[achary]. Monterey, Mexico. To Crittenden. Nov. 15 General ideas on the Presidential nomination; would retire in favor of some one else; attitude of Henry Clay; slave question; power of appoint- ment; his political convictions; strength of the Whig party; war news; cause of his letter to [James] Buchanan denouncing [Winfield] Scott and [William Learned] Marcy. A. L. S. 12 p. 1847 New York Citizens. To Crittenden. Invitation to ad- Nov. 18 dress a meeting. L. S. 7 signatures. 1847 Clay, H[enry]. Ashland, Kentucky. To Crittenden. His Nov. 18 correspondence with J[oseph] L. White; White's friendship with Crittenden; desires to see Crit- tenden before he goes "eastward." A. L. S. 1 p. 1847 XcNairy, Boyd. Nashville, [Tennessee]. To Crittenden. Nov. 23 Election of John Bell to U. S. Senate; beware of him; favors [Henry] Clay in preference to [Zach- ary] Taylor; suggests that Taylor run as Vice President. A. L. S. 1 p. 1847 Williams, George W. Paris, Kentucky. To Crittenden, Nov. 25 Washington, D. C. Attitude of friends of [Zach- ary] Taylor toward those of [Henry] Clay; "Clay can not be elected;" course to be pursued by Whigs of Kentucky. A. L. S. 2 p. 1847 Carter, Joseph. Washington, D. C. To Crittenden. In- DEc. 4 disposed and requests Crittenden to call. 1 p. 1847 Prunt, P. H. Camargo, Mexico. To Crittenden. Be- Dzc. 5 lieves a conclusive treaty with Mexico impossible; reasons; commerce of Mexico; Whigs of United States should elect [Henry] Clay President. A.L.S. 5p. PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN 1847 Walker, R. J. [Washington, D. C.] Circular letter set- DXc. 6 ting forth rights of Land Office officials. Printed. 1 p. 1847 Travers, William H. Baltimore, Maryland. To Critten- DFC. 8 den. Notification of election as honorary mem- ber of the Calocagathian Society of St. Mary's College. A. L. S. 1 p. 1847 Turner, Thomas. Frederick, Maryland. To Crittenden. DEC. 11 Presidential candidates; compares p o l i t i c a I strength of (Henry] Clay with that of [Zachary] Taylor; politics in Maryland. A. L. S. 3 p. 1847 Thompson, Waddy. Greenville, [South Carolina]. To Dze. 12 Crittenden. Treaties with the Cherokees and interest on amounts due them. A. L. S. 3 p. 1847 Buruley, Aalbert] T. New Orleans, Louisiana. To Crit- Dzc. 12 tenden. [Henry] Clay's speech at Lexington, Kentucky; Clay will not be nominated "because he can not be elected "; [Zachary] Taylor the favorite of both parties; detailed account of Taylor's reception in New Orleans. A. L. S. 6 p. 1847 Warren, Reuben B. Alabama, New fork. To Critten- Dic. 13 den. Interest in movement of the Tonawanda Indians to retain their reservation; argument in behalf of the Indians. A. L. S. 4 p. 1847 Erodelphian Literary Society of Cumberland College. DEc. 15 Princeton, Kentucky. To Crittenden. Notifi- cation of election as honorary member. L. S. by 3 names in one handwriting as a committee. I p. 1847 L[etcher], R[obert] P[erkins]. Frankfort, Kentucky. To DEc. 20 Crittenden. Zach[ary Taylor]; enmity between [Maj. Gen. Winfield] Scott and [Maj. Gen. William Jenkins] Worth; Scott as a Presidential candi- date. A. L. S. 3 p. 1847 L[etcher], R[obert] P[erkins]. Frankfort, Kentucky. To DEc. 23 Crittenden. Local matters; effect of the "con- fidential circular" issued at Lexington; [Henry] Clay about to leave for Washington; George Davidson's opinion of Cas[sius Marcellus] Clay. A.L.S. 3p. 1847 Bibb, John B. Russellville, Kentucky. To Crittenden. Dxc. 25 Favorable attitude of Kentucky Whigs toward [Zachary] Taylor for President; [Henry] Clay should decline the nomination as a duty to the Whigs. A. L. S. 2 p. 109 110 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1848 Taylor, Z[achary]. Baton Rouge, Louisiana. To Critten- JAN. 3 den. Reasons for application for leave from the Army; his position as to Presidential nomination the same except he will not withdraw from the canvas; if [Henry] Clay were nominated by Whig National Convention would not expect Critten- den leave the party in favor of Taylor; acquisi- tion of territory; friendly feeling toward Clay; intention to stay at home and not travel about the country. A. L. S. 8 p. 1848 Cercoran Riggs. Washington, [D. C.] To Willie P[er- JAN. 5 son] Mangum. Enclose a note which was paid at request of John J[ordan] Crittenden and Mangum. A. L. S. 1 p. 1848 Anonymous. Nashville, Tennessee. To Crittenden. Ru- JAN. 5 mor that Crittenden favors the nomination of [Zachary] Taylor for President; denounces Tay- lor's friends and argues that Henry Clay should be nominated at all hazards. Signed: "Compos Alentis." 2 p. 1848 Clayton, John M[iddleton]. Washington, [D. C.] To JAN. 6 Crittenden. The opposition to [Zachary] Taylor in U. S. Senate; the vote in Senate confirming appointment of Lewis Cass, Jr., as charge d'af- faires to the Pontifical States; nomination of [Ambrose Hundley] Sevier as Boundary Com- missioner to Mexico will be rejected; will do all in his power to aid George [Bibb Crittenden]. A.L.S. 2p. 1848 Black, J. M. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. Ac- JAN. 7 count of his employment as Messenger to Clerk of House of Representatives and subsequent dis- missal. A. L. S. 7 p. 1848 Davis, Presley. Shelby City, Kentucky. To Crittenden. JAN. 8 Revolutionary claim of his father Capt. Jesse Davis; national politics. A. L. S. 2 p. 1848 Lord, Daniel. New York. To Crittenden. Personals; JAN. 11 the pilot question before Congress; general oppo- sition to the existing conditions. A. L. S. 3 p. 1848 Helm, John L[arue]. Frankfort, Kentucky. To Crit- JAN. 11 tenden. Growing popularity of [Zachary] Tay- lor in Kentucky; fear of offense to Henry Clay; unsettled arrangements of the gubernatorial nominations of the Whig party. A. L. S. 3 p. PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN 1848 Lincoln, Abraham. Extract from speech delivered in JAN. 12 Congress declaring a people have the right to rise up against a government and form one of their own. Copy. 1 p. 1848 Clayton, John M[iddleton]. Washington, [1). C.] To JAN. 19 Crittenden. Attitude of various statesmen to- ward nomination of [Zacharv] Taylor for Presi- dent; thinks it would help among the Quakers if Taylor should resign his commission in the army. Copy. 2 p. 1848 Cunningham, Walter. New York. To Crittenden. Edi- JAN. 19 torial comments on wishes of New York Whigs; New York sure of majority for [Zachary] Taylor; nomination of Taylor necessary for Whig victory; admiration for [Henry] Clay. A. L. S. 3 p. 1848 Letcher, R[obert] P[erkins]. Frankfort, Kentucky. To JAN. 20 Crittenden. Request that he write to [Thomas] Metcalfe; alarm among the Whigs of Kentucky as to the gubernatorial election. A. L. S. 2 p. 1848 Christy, William. New Orleans, [Louisiana]. To Critten- JAN. 21 den. Result of the case of Christy, as assignee of A. T. Walden; encloses fee. A. L. S. 1 p. 1848 Graves, W[illiam] J[ordan]. Lexington, Kentucky. To JAN. 21 Crittenden. His own nomination [as Presiden- tial elector]; candidates against him; general prospects; his ideas and beliefs. A. L. S. 3 p. 1848 Coburn, James W. Minerva, Kentucky. To Crittenden. JAN. 22 Approval of Crittenden's remarks on the standing army; is a Henry Clay Whig; proposes monu- ment to William Henry Harrison; locals. A.L.S. 3p. 1848 Peyton, Balie. New Orleans, Louisiana. To Crittenden. JAN. 25 [Zacharv] Taylor's Views on the Mexican bound- ary line; favorable prospects for nomination of Taylor. A. L. S. 4 p. 1848 Philadelphia Whigs. To Crittenden. Invitation to a JAN. 26 dinner to be given in honor of George Washing- ton's birthday and the battle of Buena Vista; intention to put Zachary Taylor before the country as a candidate for President. L. S. by 9 names in one handwriting. 2 p. 1848 lichie, Robert. Philadelphia. To Crittenden. Strength JAN. 26 of [Zachary] Taylor in the Whig party; those who will oppose him in Philadelphia. A. L. S. 2 p. illl 112 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1848 Xclinley, A[ndrew]. Louisville, Kentucky. To Mrs. JAN 27 Elizabeth Ashley, New Orleans, Louisiana. Busi- ness matters; sale of real estate; family and per- sonal matters. A. L. S. 2 p. 1848 Mills, William IS. Bangor, Maine. To Crittenden. Ru- JAN 28 mor that [Maj.] Gen. [Winfield] Scott has been re- lieved of command in Mexico, and release of [Maj.] Gen. [William Jenkins] Worth; praises Scott and denounces Worth. A. L. S. 3 p. 1848 Joy, George. Pentonville, [New Jersey]. To Crittenden. JAN. 28 Purchase of his correspondence with James Madi- son by Congress; theft of certain papers; the Oregon question; Washington's letter submit- ting the Constitution to President of Congress; correspondence with [William Ewarts] Gladstone; proposed publication of Madison's works. A. L. S. 6 p. 1848. Forward, Walter. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. To Crit- JAN 29 tenden. Denounces the cabals of Pennsylvania. A.L.S. ip. 1848 Pioneer H. Clay Club. New York. To Crittenden. In- JAN. 29 vitation to ball given in honor of the ratification of the Treaty of Ghent. L. S. by 5 names in one handwriting, as a committee. 1 p. [18481 Letcher, R[obert] P[erkins]. [Frankfort, Kentucky.] To [JAN.] Crittenden. Distracted condition of the Whig party in Kentucky; resolution in State senate nominating [Zachary] Taylor for President; sug- gestion of [Archibald] Dixon that Dixon and [William Jordan] Graves should retire from the gubernatorial canvass in favor of Crittenden. A. L. S. 2 p. [18481 Letcher, R[obert] P[erkins]. [Frankfort, Kentucky.] To [JAN. l Crittenden. Gloomy prospects of Whigs in Ken- tucky; silence of [Henry] Clay; split between the friends of Clay and Zachary Taylor; question of national convention; suggestion of a Union Ticket. A. L. S. 3 p. 1848 Armstrong, Samuel P. Cincinnati, Ohio. To Crittenden. FEB. 2 Memorial for Arthur Stevenson, an old soldier; opinion that Henry Clay can not be elected President; Crittenden's popularity next to that of [Zachary] Taylor. A. L. S. 3 p. PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN 1848 XeNairy, Boyd. Nashville, Tennessee. To Crittenden. FEB. 2 Favors nomination of [Zachlary] Taylor if Crit- tenden thinks he can save the countrv; other- wise he thinks Henry Clay more satisfactory; hope for termination of the war. A. L. S. I p. 1848 White, Addison. Richmond, Kentucky. To Crittenden. FEB. 3 Crittenden is the only man that can be elected Governor by the Whigs of Kentucky; reasons for this, and intentions of Crittenden's friends. A.L.S. 2p. 1848 Ewing, R. A. Buena Vista, [Ohio] To Crittenden. Op- FEB 4 position to [Zachary] Taylor for President; pre- fers Crittenden after [Ilenrv] Clay; acquisition of New Mexico would be a curse to the country; ac- quiring upper California will be good for commer- cial purposes. A. L. S. 4 p. 1848 Phillips, A. W. Trenton, New Jersey. To Crittenden. FEB. 7 Desires to know if Henry Clav will be a candidate for Presidency. A. L. S. I p. 1848 Xetcalfe, Thomas. Frankfort. Kentucky. To Critten- FEB. 8 den. Feeling toward [Henry] Clay; favors nomination of Zachary Taylor because " we could elect him"; discussion of the canvass. A.L.S. 4p. 1848 Thompson, W[addy]. Edgefield, [South Carolina]. To FEB. 9 Crittenden. The Cherokee matters before the U. S. Senate; condition of the Whig party; in- tentions of [Henry] Clay; [Zacharv] Taylor pos- sesses highest qualifications for President. A. L. S. 2 p. 1848 Pendleton, N[athaniel] G. Cincinnati, Ohio. To Critten- FEB. 10 den. Tavlor meeting recently held in the citv: intention of some to run [Zachary] Taylor at all events; desires Crittenden's views; believes Tav- lor has the qualification of being elected. A. L. S. 2 p. 1848 [Taylor, Zachary]. Baton Rouge, Louisiana. To Crit- FEB. 13 tenden. Encloses request to [William Learned] Marcy for appointment of Clay Taylor as subal- tern; all eyes on the political parties at Wash- ington; rumor of a treaty with Mexico; the war a political measure to keep the administration party in power; intention to annex the whole of 52SS8O-13--8 113 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS Mexico; haste in W\hig party in bringing forth a candidate; will not withdraw from the canvass; opinion of the military commanders. A. L. 5 p; Signature cut off. 1848 Andrews, A. IV. Flemingsburg, [Kentucky]. To Crit- FEB 14 tenden. Favors the nomination of [Zachary] Taylor lbut pained at the hasty efforts of Ken- tucky to abandon [Henry] Clay; the Whig nomi- nee for Governor of Kentucky; is in low spirits as to the success in Kentucky. A. L. S. 3 p. 1848 Letcher, R[obert] P[erkins]. Frankfort, Kentucky. To FEB. 16 Crittenden. Condition of the Whig Presidential canvass in Kentucky; feeling that Crittenden should be the next Governor; Letcher's attitude; local matters. A. L. S. 3 p. 1848 Morgan, John II. Lexington, Kentucky. To Crittenden. FEB. 16 Desires a lieutenancy in the Army; his previous service in the army in Mexico. A. L. S. 1 p. 1848 Xetcalfe, Thomas. Frankfort, Kentucky. To Critten- FEB. 17 den. Strong feeling in favor of [Zachary] Taylor in Kentucky; impossible to elect [Ilenry] Clay; all is mystery as to the Whig nominee for Gov- ernor; R[ichard] 'M[entor] J[ohnson] probable candidate of the Democrats; question of a National W0hig Convention; Metcalfe would not be a nominee for Governor. A. L. S. 4 p. 1848 Pendleton, N[athaniel] G. Cincinnati, Ohio. To Critten- FEB 19 den. Crittenden's withholding certain informa- tion; regrets that he has caused annoyance. A.L.S. Ip. 1848 Kennedy, John M. Philadelphia. To Crittenden. The FEB. 19 veto power; [Zachary] Taylor's opinion on public questions; suggestions to be made to Taylor. A.L.S. 3p. 1848 Carroll, N[icholas]. New York. To Crittenden. Ac- FEB. 20 count of recent meeting which endorsed [Henry] Clay for President; Clay's popularity in New York; Crittenden the keystone of Clay's strength A.L.S. 3p. 1848 Xetcalfe, Thomas. Frankfort, Kentucky. To Critten- FEB. 20 den. Probable result in coming convention; general impression that [Zachary] Taylor will be nominated in preference to Clay; doubt as to whether any other Whig but Crittenden can be 1 14 PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN1 elected governor; harmony in sending delegates to the national convention; Oregon Railroad. A. L.S. 3p. [1848] Letcher, R[obert] P[erkins]. Frankfort, Kentucky. To FEB. 21 Crittenden. Confusion among the Whigs of Kentucky; actions of friends of [Henrv] Clav and [Zacharv] Taylor in Presidential canvass. A. L. S. 3 p. 1848 Hawes, It. Paris, [Kentuckv]. To [Maria K. Critten- FED. 23 den.] Nomination of [John Jordan] Crittenden for Governor of Kentuckv; motives of those who made the nomination; arguments against Crit- tenden accepting the nomination; [Zachary] Tavlor not nominated for President out of respect to [Henry] Clay. A. L. S. 4 p. 1848 Todd, II[arry] I. Frankfort, [Kentuckv]. ToCrittenden. FEB. 23 Enthusiasm over Crittenden's nomination for Governor; excitement before the meeting and efforts made to withhold Crittenden's name; necessity of his acceptance. A. L. S. 2 p. [1848] Brown, Orlando. [Frankfort, Kentucky]. To Critten- FEB. 23 den. Crittenden should accept the nomination as Governor; indispensable to the success of the Whigs. A. L. S. 1 p. 1848 Swigart, P[hilip]. Frankfort, Kentucky. To Crittenden. FEB. 24 Account of the convention which nominated Crit- tenden for Governor; local gossip; disagreement between Squire Turner and [Archibald] Dixon. A.L.S. 3p. 1848 Marshall, It. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. Que- FEB 24 ries as to regulations for mileage of returning vol- unteers. A. L. S. 1 p. 1848 Woodbridge, William. Springwells, [Michigan]. To Crit- FEB. 25 tenden. His claim before the U. S. Senate; po- litical career in Michigan; desires aid. A. L. S. 5 p. 1848 Combs, Leslie. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To Crittenden. FEB. 27 Regrets Crittenden's course in Kentucky politics; discord among the Whigs. A. L. S. 3 p. 1848 Preston, William Ballard, and others. Washington, FEB. 28 [D. C.] To Crittenden. Regret that Crittenden has accepted nomination for Governor of Ken- tucky; request him not resign his seat until measures before the Senate are disposed of. 115 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS A. L. S. of Preston, signed also: W. L. Goggin, John Pendleton, and Andrew S. Fulton. 2 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; I, 293. 1848 Russell, John W. [Frankfort, Kentucky.] To Critten- MAR Il den. Means and persons who brought about Crittenden's nomination for Governor; condi- tion of politics of the state; local and personal matters. A. L. S. 3 p. 1848 Lay, George W. Batavia, New York. To Crittenden. MAR. 1 Favors nomination of [Zacharv] Taylor; attitude of Taylor and [Henry] Clay toward the nomina- tion; action of the Kentucky legislature. A. L. S. 3 P. 1848 Metcalfe, Thomas. Frankfort, Kentucky. To Critten- MAAR. 3 (en. [Zachary] Taylor's party politics; [Henry] Clav's intention to remain in the Presidential cafvass; politics in Kentucky; Crittenden's resignation from the U. S. Senate. A. L. S. 3 p. 1848 Harlan, J[ames]. Frankfort, Kentucky. To Crittenden. MAR 4 Circumstances connected with Crittenden's nomi- nation for Governor; Loco-foco convention to be held; [Henrv] Clay will succeed Crittenden in U. S. Senate. A. L. S. 2 p. 1848 Huston, George W. Jefferson, Missouri. To Crittenden. MAR. 9. Tax receipts. 2 printed forms filled in. 1 p. each. 1848 Dunscomb, William E. Jefferson City, [Missouri]. To MAR 11). Crittenden. Encloses receipts for taxes paid on lfnds in Missouri. A. LJ. S. 1 1). 1848 Wing, Freeman. La Mine, Missouri. To Mlrs. Elizabeth MAR 19 Ashley, Saint Lquis, Missouri. Business mat- ters; attempts to sell land; boundaries of cer- tain lands. A. L. S. 3 p. 1848 Taylor, Z[achary]. Baton Rouge, Louisiana. To Crit- MAIA 2i tenden. Reasons for declining invitations to visit various parts of the United States; ideas on the Presidential canvass; course taken by Henry Clay; argues against National Conven- tions; has no intention of retiring in favor of Clay; indemnity from Mexico; regrets that Crit- tenden will leave the Senate; personals. A. L. S. 6 p. 116 PAPERS OF .JOE1N JORDAN (RITTENDEN 1848 Wing, Freeman. La MNine, Missouri. To Mrs. Elizal,eth MtAR. 31 Ashley, Saint Louis, Missouri. Business mat- ters; sale of lands. A. L. S. 2 P. 1848 Burnley, A[lbert] T. Louisville, [Kentuckv]. To Critten- Apit. 4 (len. Correspondence with George [Bibb Crit- tenden]; private opinion of [Renry] Clay's char- acteristics, morals, and vanity; Clav's attitude in the Presidential canvass; impossible to elect Clay; will not vote for a Democrat nor an Abo- litionist; Crittenden's attitude toward his nomi- nation for Governor; outline for Crittenden's campaign; publication of letters purported to be written by [Zachlarv] Taylor. A. L. S. 11 p. 1848 Clay, Ihjenrv]. Ashland, Kentuckv. To Crittenden. APR. 10 Encloses a note written for publication and desires approval. A. L. S. 1 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; 1, 301. 1848 Hamilton, J. New Orleans, Louisiana. Transfer of in- AnpI. 15 terest in fees in suit of Bank of United States against Texas to II. It. WV. 1ill. Copy. 2 P. 1848 Goodnow, Daniel. Alfred, Maine. To Crittenden. In- APR. 18 tention of some to nominate Crittenden for Presi- dent; political situation in the north: comment on the various candidates. A. L. S. 3 p. 1848 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordani]. Washington. [D. C.] To MAY 4 Henry Clay. His opinion on the Presidential canvass; perplexed condition of the Whig party; attitude and declarations of [Zacharv] Taylor; strength of [Winfield] Scott in the National Con- vention. Copy. 2 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; I, 301. 1848 [Letcher, Robert Perkins.] Frank[fort, Kentucky]. To MAy 11 Crittenden. Minor matters. A. L. I p. 1848 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. [Washington, D. C.] To MAY 17 [Mbert T.] Burnley. Suggestions relative to publication of [Zachary] Taylor's letter to [Henry] Clay. Copy. 1 p. 1848 Love, James. New Orleans, [Louisiana]. To Crittenden. MAY 20 Unable to attend the Whig National Convention; formation of Whig party in Texas; business eni- barrassment of A[lbert] T. Burnley. A. L. S. 3 p. 1 1 118 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1848 Wing, F[reeman]. La Mine, Missouri. To Andrew Mc- MAY 28 Kinley, Louisville, Kentucky. Order of County Court to sell Ashley Springs, owned by Elizabeth Ashley; sale of certain other land. A. L. S. 2 p. 1848 Condict, Lewis. lMorristown, NewJersey. ToCrittenden. JUNs 12 Minor politics; confident of nomination and elec- tion of [Zachary] Taylor; Crittenden's resigna- tion from the Senate. A. L. S. 2 p. 1848 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. List of appointments for JUNE 20- speeches in his gubernatorial campaign. Copy. Auo. 5 2 p. 1848 Letcher, R[obert] P[erkins]. Frank[fort, Kentucky]. To JUNE 27 Crittenden. Outlook for the gubernatorial cam- paign; complexion of Whig politics in certain districts of Kentucky. A. L. S. 3 p. 1848 Taylor, Z[achary]. New Orleans, [Louisiana]. To Crit- JULY 1 tenden. His nomination for President by the Whig National Convention; general topics; never intimated intention to retire at end of four years if elected, or who would form his cabinet; return of Volunteers to New Orleans from Mexico; Crit- tenden's resignation from U. S. Senate; intention to "remain in this section of the country" until after election. A. L. S. 5 p. Printed: Cole- man, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; I, 314. 1848 Metcalfe, Thomas. Washington, [D. C.] To [Robert Per- JULY 15 kins Letcher ]. Rumor of letter from John Jor- dan Crittenden stating that Henry Clay had been a dead w eight to the Whig Party; desires this communicated to Crittenden. A. L. S. 2 p. 1848 Burnley, A[lbert] T. Louisville, [Kentucky]. To [Crit- JULY 17 tenden]. [Henry] Clay and his presidential aspi- rations and candidacy; Crittenden's favors and friendship to Clay. A. L. S. 4 p. 1848 Erwin, James. Lexington, Kentucky. To A[lbert] T. JULY 1 Burnley. Anticipation of a rupture between [Henry] Clay and [John Jordan] Crittenden; atti- tude of the members of each family; letter al- leged to have been written by Crittenden de- nouncing Clay; Crittenden's majority in the coming election. A. L. S. 3 p. 1848 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Madisonville, Kentucky. JULY 27 Quotation from letter alleged to have been writ- PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN ten by Crittenden against [Henry] Clay; denies the authorship. A. D. S. 2 p. Wing, Freeman. La Mine, Missouri. To A[ndrew] Mc- Kinley, Louisville, Kentucky. Proposed sale of land containing the Choteau Springs and belong- ing to Elizabeth Ashley. A. L. S. I p. Clayton, John Middleton. Buena Vista, Delaware. To Crittenden. Campaign in Pennsylvania; preva- lent belief that Tavlor will leave enemies of the Whigs in power if elected; [Henry] Clay must now declare himself; outlook in Delaware: Tay- lor should write no more letters. A. L. S. 2 p. 1848 Peyton, Balie. New Orleans, Louisiana. To Crittenden. A u. 29 Rejoices at Crittenden's election as Governor of Kentucky; is opposed to [Henrv] Clav returning to the U. S. Senate; Clay's attitude in the guber- natorial election; campaign for [Zachary] Taylor. A.L.S. 3p. 1848 Crittenden, J[ohn] Jordan]. Frankfort, Kentucky. To AUG. 30 John Middleton Clayton. Confident of election of Zachary Taylor; possible number of electoral votes; election in Pennsylvania; suggestions as to campaign movements. A. L. S. 3 p. CLAYTON 1848 Xetcalfe, Thomas. Forest Retreat, Kentucky. To Crit- SEPT. 2 tenden. Leaves to make campaign speeches in Ohio; attitude he must take toward the Aboli- tionists; is aware of the vigilance of the ',enemy"; controversy with C[assius] 'M[ar- cellus] Cplay]. A. L. S. 2 p. 1848 Ward, J. Durbin. Lebanon, Ohio. To Crittenden. Invi- SErr. 2 tation to speak at a mass meeting; the Whig party in Ohio. A. L. S. 2 p. 1848 Butler, Richard. Mount Clemens, [Michigan]. To Wil- SEPT. 4 liam Woodbridge. Desires John J[ordan] Crit- tenden to speak in Michigan during the coming Presidential campaign. A. L. S. 1 p. 1848 Stevenson, Thomas B. Cincinnati, [Ohio]. To Critten- SEPr. 7 den. His feeling toward [Henrv] Clay; since publication of [Zacharv] Taylor's letters he is losing popularity; result of election in Ohio depends upon slavery question; strong senti- ment in Ohio against slavery; [Thomas] Corwin and Presidencv. A. L. S. 4 p. 1848 AuG. 4 1848 A.u. 11 119 120 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1848 Delavan, Charles H1. New York. To Crittenden. Con- SEPr. 8 gratulations on election as governor of Ken- tucky; enthusiasm in New York for [Zachary] Taylor; opposition of the "Barnburners." A.L.S. 3p. 1848 Thompson, W[addyl. Greenville, [South Carolina]. To SEmr. 8 Crittenden. Revived interest in politics; criti- cises [John Caldwell] Calhoun. A. L. S. 3 p. 1848 Allen, John W. Cleveland, Ohio. To Crittenden. Pleased SEll' 9 at result of recent election in Kentucky; Presi- dential campaign in Ohio; is sure that [Seabury] Ford will be elected Governor of Ohio. A. L. S. 2 p. 1848 Mower, J[ames] B. New York. To Crittenden. Con- SEPT 11 gratulations on his election as Governor of Ken- tucky and the prospects for election of [Zachary] Taylor; confident that Taylor will receive a large majority in New York; campaign in New York. A.L.S. 2p. 1848 Woodbridge, William. Springwells, [Michigan]. To Crit- SEjr. 12 tenden. Suggests that he visit Michigan; poli- tics of the state; feels assured of a majority for [Zachary] Taylor; Henry Clay should make a declaration in favor of Taylor. A. L. S. 3 p. 1848 Pendleton, John. Redwood, Virginia. To Crittenden. SEPT 14 Congratulations on recent election in Kentucky; forgery of the "Anderson letter"; the Presiden- tial campaign in Virginia and other states; Zachary Taylor should write no more political letters; system of espionage in the Post Office Department. A. L. S. 3 p. 1848 Stanard, R[obert] C. Richmond, Virginia. To Critten- SEPT. 15 den. Organization of a Henry Clay party in New York in opposition to [Zachary] Taylor; ideas on the course Clay should take; the cam- paign in Virginia. A. L. S. 3 p. 1848 Trowbridge, C[harles] A. Detroit, Michigan. To Critten- SEll'. 15 den. The Clay party in New York in opposition to [Zachary] Taylor; course that Henry Clay should take; Presidential campaign in Michigan. A.L.S. 3p. 1848 Smith, Truman. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. SEPr. 16 Movement in New York to nominate Henry Clay; PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN general outlook of the campaign; course of Clay; [Daniel] Webster's speech at Marshfield, Massa- chusetts. A. L. S. 3 p. 1848 Combs, Leslie. Albany, New York. To Crittenden. De- SEPT. 17 bates in the 'Barnburners' " convention; his own speeches at Albany, Syracuse, and future engagements in New York and other States; pecuniary matters. A. L. S. 3 p. 1848 Lawrence, Abbott. Boston, [Massachusetts]. To Critten- SEPr. 18 den. Confident of a majority for [Zacharv] Tay- lor in most of the New England States; thinks Henry Clay should endorse Taylor; personal conduct in the campaign. A. L. S. 3 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; I, 323. 1848 Smith, O[liver] H[ampton]. Indianapolis, Indiana. To SEPT. 18 Crittenden. Circumstances compel him to de- cline to take active part in the Presidential cam- paign; dubious as to the result in Indiana; effect of the Free-soil party. A. L. S. 2 p. 1848 Hoffman, Ogden]. New York. To Crittenden. Opera- SEPr. 20 tions of the Van Buren party in New York; atti- tude of [Henry] Clay; prospects of the Cass party A. L. S. 7 p. 1848 Grinnell, M[oses] H[icks]. New York. To Crittenden. SEPr. 21 Predicts great majority for [Zachary] Tavlor in New York State; not disturbed by the movement for [henry] Clay; personal feeling toward Clay. A. L. S. 4 p. 1848 Vance, Joseph. Urbana, lOhio]. To Crittenden. Timid- SEPT. 21 ity of the WNhigs toward the Free-soilers at the "Western Reserve"; part taken by [Thomas] Corwin in the Presidential campaign. A. L. S. 2 p. Mutilated. 1848 Smith, Truman. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. SEPr. 23 Views of Zachary Taylor on the annexation of Mexican territory; notes on the political cam- paign. A. L. S. 3 p. 1848 Burnley, A[lbert] T. Louisville, Kentucky. To Critten- SEPIr. 23 den. Fatal illness of [William Jordan] Gaves; charges of [Henry] Clay against Crittenden in fall of 1847; Clay's selfishness. A. L. S. 2 p. 121 122 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1348 Holmes, I[saac] E[dward]. Charleston, [South Carolina]. S.Er. 24 To Crittenden. Political prospects of Ohio; only candi(iate for Congress in South Carolina who advocates Zachary Taylor; disappointed in his colleagues. A. L. S. .3 p. 1848 Ewing, T[homas]. Lancaster, Ohio. To Crittenden. The SFTr. 24 Presidential campaign in Ohio; W-liig majority. A. L.S. 2p. 1848 Stephens, A[lexander] II[amilton]. Crawfordsville, Geor- SErr 26 gia. To Crittenden. Recent encounter [Nv-ith Ju(lge Cone]; Georgia politics; effective work of [Robert] Toombs; Crittenden's election as Gov- ernor of Kentucky. A. L. S. 2 p. 1848 Delavan, Charles II. New York. To Crittenden. Fail- SEPT. 2; ure of the movement for [hlenry] Clav in New York: activity of the Barnburners; great entlhu- siasmI for [Zachary] Taylor; general politics. A.L.S. 3 p. 1848 Toombs, R[ohert]. Washington, Georgia. To Critten- SEPT. 27 den. Injuries received by [Alexander Hamilton] Stephens in encounter [with Judge Cone] on Sept. 3; (letails of the political struggle in Georgia; pre(hicts a Whig majority; attitude of [John Cald- well] Calhoun and political situation in South Carolina, Tennessee, and other States. A. L. S. 6 P. 1848 Todd, C[harles] S[cott]. Philadelphia. To Crittenden. SEPT. 27 Gratifying condition of politics in Pennsylvania; news from various sections. A. L. S. 2 p. 1848 Foster, Ephraim 11. Nashville, [Tennessee]. To Critten- SEPT 29 den. Congratulations on his election as Gov- ernor of Kentucky; incloses newspaper clipping. A.L.S. 1 1). 1848 Rumsey, Edward. Greenville, Kentucky. To Critten- S EPr. 301 den. Offer of Crittenden to him of the office of first or second auditor of the state. A. L. S. 2 p. 1848 Burnley, A[lbert] T. Louisville, [Kentucky]. To Crit- Ocr. I tenden. Propriety of [Zacharv] Taylor visiting Kentuckv and Ohio; flattering accounts from various states. A. L. S. 3 p. 1848 Smith, Truman. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. Ocr. 3 Confident of a Whig majority in Pennsylvania at coming election; not sure of Ohio; (histribution of printed documents. A. L. S. 4 p. PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN1 1848 Johnson, Reverdv. Baltimore, [Marvland]. To Critten- Ocr. 5 (ten. Feels certain that [Ilenr -] Cln-v will vote for [Zacharv] Taylor; esteemi and gratitude due Clay from the peoj)le; confident that Maryland will give a Whig majoritw: cheering news from Pennsvlvania; grieved at the death of [William Jor(lan] Graves. A. L. S. 4 1). 1848 Ewing, Thomas. Lancaster, Ohio. To Crittenden. Elec- Oc-r. 6 tion of [Seaburv] Ford as Governor of Ohio; the effect of lhs election on the Presidential campaign; encouraging news from Pennsylvania. A. L. S. 2 l) 1848 Delavan, Charles I1. New York. To Crittenden. Re- Ocr. 6 cent mass meeting in New York; great enthu- siasm for [Zachary] Taylor; and there appears to be little excitement for [Lewis] Cass or [Martin] Van Buren. A. L. S. 2 p. 1848 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, Kentuckv. To Ocr. 6 John 'Middleton Clavton. Encouraged by Presi- (lential campaign news from Pennsvlvania; his confidence in Clayton. A. L. S. 2 p. CLAYTONS. 1848 Greene, A[lbert] C[ollins]. Providence, Rhode Island. To Ocr. 9 Crittenden. Encloses newspaper; recent speech of Leslie Combs; congratulations on election as Governor of Kentucky. A. L. S. 2 p. 1848 Hoffman, O[gden]. New York. To Crittenden. New Ocr. 10 Jersey will give a Whig majority: good prospects from Pennsvlvania. A. L. S. 3 p. 1848 Foster, Ephraim H. Nashville, Tennessee. To Critten- Ocr. 10( den. Political matters; pecuniary matters; con- fident that Tennessee will give a Whig majority. A. L. S. 2 p. 1848 Fry, John B. Washington, D. C. To Crittenden. Con- Ocr. 11 gratulation on his election as Governor of Ken- tuckv; relations between Crittenden and [Ihenrv] Clay; use of Clav s name since the Whig national convention; feels certain of majority for [Zach- arv] Taylor. A. L. S. 3 1 1848 Xorgan, Charles W. Georgetown. District of Columbia. Ocr. 12 To Crittenden. Personals: intended cruize as commander of the 'Mediterranean Squadron of U. S. Navy; difliculties with Navy Department: Kentucky and National politics; familv matters. A.L.S. 7p. 1'23 124 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1848 Badger, George E[dmond]. Raleigh, [North Carolina]. OCi. 12 To Crittenden. Personals; is certain that North Carolina will give a majority for [Zachary] Tay- lor; about to leave on political campaign through the state. A. L. S. 2 p. 1848 Clayton, John MN[iddleton]. Buena Vista, Delaware. To Ocr 12 Crittenden. Political news from various States; efforts needed in Ohio; has no faith in Georgia. A. L. S. 1 p. 1848 Barnett, Thomas J. New York. To Crittenden. Intro- OCT. 14 dlucing [James B.] Mower. A. L. S. 1 p. 1848 Toombs, R[ohert]. Washington, [Georgia]. To Critten- OCT. 1.5 den. The political situation in Georgia; health of [Alexander Hamilton] Stephens and his part in the campaign. A. L. S. 3 p. 1848 Xower, J[ames] B. New York. To Crittenden. Political OCT. 15 character of Thomas J. Barnett; general views on the Presidential campaign; confidence in Crittenden. A. L. S. 3 p. 1848 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, Kentucky. To Ocr. 17 John Middleton Clayton. Effect of "Free-soil- ers " upon the Whig party in Pennsylvania and Ohio; gubernatorial election in both States; con- fidence in Clayton's work. A. L. S. 3 p. CLAYTON. 1848 Smith, Truman. Washington, [D. C.] Circular letter to Ocr. 17 citizens of Virginia. Prospects for a Whig suc- cess; urges that great efforts be made during the campaign. Lithograph. L. S. I p. 1848 Dorman, C. P. Washington, District of Columbia. To Ocr. 18 Crittenden. Campaigning in Virginia for Zachary Taylor; predicts Whig success in Virginia; cheer- ful news from Pennsylvania; encloses circular of October 17. A. L. S. 3 p. 1848 Burnley, A[lbert] T. Louisville, Kentucky. To Critten- Ocr. I8 den. Report of recent trip to Ohio; organiza- tion in that State; Assistant Postmaster General [William J.] Brown in Cincinnati. A. L. S. 2 p. 1848 Starkweather, S. New York. To Crittenden. Desires Ocr. 21 appointment for John Livingston as commis- sioner for Kentucky; Presidential campaign. A. L. S. 2 p. PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN 1848 Peyton, Balie. Gallatin, Tennessee. To Critteiwlen. OCT. 21 Tennessee is safe for [Zachary] Tavlor; political situation of various States; Free-soil movement; l)olitical comments. A. L. S. 4 1). 1848 Allen, John W. Cleveland, Ohio. To Crittenden. The OCT. 21 gubernatorial election in Ohio and prospects for the Presidential election; optimistic views. A.L.S. 1p. 1848 Thompson, R[ichard] W[i-gington]. Terre Haute, Indiana. OCT. 21 To Crittenden. Political situation of Indiana in detail; effect of the Free-soil movement; dilatory proceedings on the part of the Whigs; situation in other States. A. L. S. 4 p. 1848 Mower, J[ames] B. New York. To Crittenden. Recent OCT. 22 elections in various States; favors Zachary Tay- lor as Whig Presidential candidate; Crittenden as Premier in Taylor's Cabinet; Congressional election; character of political workers in 'New York City. A. L. S. 2 p. 1848 Grider, ll[enry]. Bowling Green, [Kentuckv]. To Crit- OCT. 23 tenden. Declines office tendered him. A. L. S. 2 p. 1848 Delavan, Charles H. New York. To Crittenden. Ex- OCT. 23 pects a Whig majority in 'New York; fears illegal votes in New Jersey; tariff on coal; cause of reduced price of Nov a Scotia coal. A. L. S. '3 p. 1848 Penrose, Charles B[ingham]. Philadelphia. To Critten- OCT. 24 den. Political contest in Pennsylvania; the State will give a majority for [Zachary] Taylor; difficulties and advantages. A. L. S. 4 p. 1848 Vance, Joseph. Urbana, [Ohio]. To Crittenden. Elec- OCT. 24 tion of [Seabury] Ford as Governor of Ohio; op- timistic views on the presidential election. A.L.S. 2p. 1848 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To OCT. 27 Albert T. Burnley. Reported that [Lewis] Cass will get a majority in Pennsylvania, -New Jersey and Maryland; this report not believed. Copy-. 1 p. [1848] NWicholas], S[amuell S[mith]. To Crittenden. Encloses OCT. 27 [plans of] inventions for pumps. A. L. S. I p. 1848 Wing, Freeman. La MNine, Missouri. To Elizabeth Ash- OCT. 29 ley, Saint Louis, Missouri. Real estate matters; sale of lands in Missouri. A. L. S. 3 p. 125 126 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1848 Loving, William V. Bowling Green, Kentucky. To Crit- Ocr 30 tenden. Gratified at Crittenden's compliments to him and [Henry] Grider. A. L. S. I p. 1848 Delavan, Charles II. Pottsville, New York. To Critten- Ocr. 31 den. Great enthusiasm for Taylor and Fillmore and the Tariff of 1842; expects Whig majority of thirty thousand in the state. A. L. S. 2 p. 1848 Bibb, John B. Russellville, Kentucky. To Crittenden. Ocr. 31 Recommends John B. Temple for office of 1st auditor of the state; expects a majority for [Zachary] Taylor in his district. A. L. S. 3 p. [1848] Johnston, J[oseph ]. Harrisburg, [Pennsylvania]. To Crit- Nov. 2 tenden. Politics in Pennsylvania; expects a Whig majority throughout the state; compari- son with recent elections. A. L. S. 2 p. 1848 Burnley, A[lbert] T. Louisville, Kentucky. To Critten- Nov. 3 den. Apologies for publication of certain letters; the presidential election; feels certain that [Zach- ary] Taylor will be elected; criticises political character of Lewis Cass; suggests Calhoun Ben- ham for an appointment; consulate at Liver- pool. A.L.S. 4p. 1848 January, C[harles] C. Co. St. Louis, Missouri. To Nov. 4 Elizabeth Ashley, Louisville, Kentucky. Money matters. A. L. S. 1 p. 1848 Mower, J[ames] B. New York. To Crittenden. Assur- Nov. 5 ance that [Zachary] Taylor will be elected Presi- dent; urges Crittenden to become Secretary of State; esteem for [Henry] Clay; foreigners in New York and their vote. A. L. S. 3 p. 1848 Clayton, John M[iddleton]. Buena Vista, Delaware. To Nov. 8 Crittenden. Great Whig victory in Delaware; hopes [Zachary] Taylor will not commit himself to a single term. A. L. S. 1 p. 1848 Hannegan, E[dward] A. Covington, [Indiana]. To Crit- -Nov. 8 tenden. Result of election in Indiana; asks that Crittenden's exertions in his own behalf be confi- dential. A. L. S. 2 p. 1848 Toombs, R[obert]. Atlanta, Georgia. To Crittenden. Nov. 9 Triumph of Whig party in Presidential election. A.L.S. ip. 1848 L[awrence], A[bbott]. Boston, [Massachusetts]. To Crit- Nov. 9 tenden. Election in Massachusetts corrupt; cer- tain men have done the mischief; decision of PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTEN'DEN state legislature will be for [Zachary] Taylor; gives vote of Massachusetts. A. L. S. 2 p. 1848 Loomis, A. W. Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. To Crittenden. Nov 9 Congratulations on Presidential election; great Whig majority in Pittsburg. A. L. S. 1 p. 1848 Austin, James T[ricothie]. Boston, 'Mass. To Critten- Nov 10 den. Loss of confidence in [Daniel] Webster; looks to Crittenden as leader of [Zachary] Tay- lor's administration. A. L. S. 1 p. 1848 Pendleton, John. To Crittenden. Great Whig majority Nov 11 in his district; desires that William. C[abell] Rives be a member of President Tavlor's cabinet. A.L.S. 3p. 1848 Washington and Taylor Union. Philadelphia. To Crit- Nov. 11 tenden. Congratulations on the recent Presi- dential election; organization of the Washington and Taylor Union of Pennsylvania; Whig ma- jority in Pennsylvania. L. S. by Adam Dillen, Hugh W. Tener, James Hall, C. Blythe, and Osage Wayne Dhoine. 3 p. 1848 Temple, John B. Russellville, [Kentuckv.] To Critten- Nov 11 den. Accepts appointment as first auditor of Kentucky; will leave soon for Frankfort. A.L.S. I p. 1848 lower, James B. New York. To Crittenden. Whig Nov. 12 majority in New York for Zachary Taylor; great victory for the Whig party and welfare of the country., A. L. S. 3 p. 1848 Vance, Joseph. Urbana. [Ohio]. To Crittenden. Defeat Nov. 13 of Whigs in Ohio due to efforts of Free-soilers; large portion of the votes for [Martin] Van Buren taken from the old Whig party; dilatory actions of the Whigs in Ohio; rejoices at the election of [Zacharv] Taylor. A. L. S. 3 p. 1848 King, Charles. Elizabethtown, New Jersey. To Critten- Nov. 13 den. Applies for appointment as collector of the port of New York. A. L. S. 3 p. 1848 Seaton, W[illiam] W[inston]. Washington, [D. C.] To Nov. 14 Crittenden. Desire to have [Zachary] Taylor as his guest previous to the inauguration as was [William Henry] Harrison; hopes that Critten- den will act as Tavlor's counsellor. A. L. S. 2 p. 127 128 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1848 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, Kentucky. To NO.v 14 John Middleton Clayton. Election of Zachary Taylor and the use to be made of the victory; Taylor's freedom in forming his cabinet; office seekers. A. L. S. 3 p. CLAYTON. 1848 Smith, O[liver] 1I[ampton]. Indianapolis, Indiana. To Nov. 16 Crittenden. Urges that Crittenden accept a cabinet office if Zachary Taylor should offer one; the Presidential election in Indiana. A. L. S. 1 p. 1848 Norris, E[dward] Joy. Philadelphia. To Crittenden. Nov. 17 Desire that Josiah Randall should receive ap- pointment as Attorney General to President Taylor; Randall's character and qualifications. A.L.S. 3p. 1848 Sutter, John A[ugustus]. Deed to lands in California to No v. 18 John A. Sutter, Jr. Copy. 4 p. 1848 Ogden, David B. New York. To Crittenden. Desires Nov. 18 appointment as U. S. District Attorney of New York; pecuniary circumstances; hopes that John L. Lawrence will be appointed collector of the port of New York; Lawrence's political activity. A. L. S. 2 p. 1848 Mower, J[ames] B. New York. To Crittenden. New Nov 19 York politics; Crittenden and President Tay- lor's cabinet; various candidates for the cabinet. A.L.S. 3p. 1848 Pope, Nathaniel. Alton, Illinois. To Crittenden. Elec- Nov. 19 tion of [Zachary] Taylor as President; Crittenden and the Cabinet; possibilities of Taylor's admin- istration; the election in Illinois; office seekers. A. L. S. 4p. 1848 Archer, W[illiam] S[egar]. Amelia, Virginia. To Critten- Nov. 19 den. Urges Crittenden to accept Cabinet office under President Taylor; comment. A. L. S. 7 p. 1848 XcMichael, Morton. Philadelphia. To Crittenden. For- Nov. 20 mation of President Taylor's Cabinet; public opinion that Crittenden and [John Middleton] Clayton should go into the Cabinet; general ideas. A. L. S. 4 p. 1848 Gentry, M[eredith] P[oindexter]. [Nashville, Tenn.] To Nov. 20 Crittenden. Opinion that Crittenden will be PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN President Taylor's Secretary of State; his respon- sibility for the success of the administration; division of Whig party in Tennessee; Crittenden to guard against designing persons. A. L. S. 4p. 1848 Appleton, Nathan. Boston, [Massachusetts]. To Critten- Nov. 20 den. Presidential election in Massachusetts; President Taylor's Cabinet; considers Abbott Lawrence qualified for office of Secretary of the Treasury; adjustment of the tariff a necessary consideration. A. L. S. 2 p. 1848 Williams, John W. Paris, Kentucky. To Crittenden. Nov. 20 Desires support for appointment as postmaster to succeed [John II.] Holt. A. L. S. 1 p. 1848 Johnston, William Freame. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Nov. 22 To Crittenden. Presidential election in Pennsvl- vania; protection to one domestic industry would place Pennsylvania in front rank of Whig States. A. L. S. 1 p. 1848 Collier, John A[men]. Albany, [New York]. To J[ames] Nov. 23 Watson Webb. Would be glad to see Webb receive a foreign mission; offers use of his name if it would be of assistance. A. L. S. 2 p. 1848 N[icholas], S[amuel] S[mith]. Louisville, Kentucky. To Nov. 24 Crittenden. Minor matters; people of Kentucky tolerate Crittenden as Secretary of State but would not consider his immediate return to U. S. Senate; others that could fill the State Depart- ment. A. L. S. 1 p. 1848 Anonymous. NMillidgeville, Georgia. To Crittenden. Sug.. Nov. 24 gestion that Crittenden should decline a Cabinet office if he would be a Presidential candidate; mentions false moves of other statesmen. Signed "A Taylor Whig." 3 p. 1848 Bebb, William. Columbus, Ohio. To Crittenden. Rea- Nov. 24 sons why [Thomas] Ewing should be appointed to President Taylor's Cabinet; work of Ewing and [Thomas] Corwin for the Whig party of Ohio; unsettled state of the legislature and of the Whigs. A. L. S. 3 p. 1848 Richardson, W. P. Saint Joseph, Missouri. To Critten- Not. 24 den. Desires to return to the Indian Depart- ment; his service previous to President Polk's administration. A. L. S. 3 p. 5ZSso0 -13---9 129 130 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1848 Penrose, Charles B[ingham]. Philadelphia. To Critten- Nov. 24 den. Compares recent Presidential election with French Revolution; desire that Crittenden should fill the first place in President Taylor's Cabinet; its formation. A. L. S. 4 p. 1848 Simmons, James F[owler]. Providence, Rhode Island. Nov. 24 To Crittenden. Recent Presidential election is no idle triumph; Crittenden's influence; Presi- dent Taylor's Cabinet; prudence necessary for a successful administration. A. L. S. 2 p. 1848 Sanders, L., Jr. Natchez, Mississippi. To Crittenden. Nov. 25 Reasons why he did not vote for [Zachary] Tay- lor; Crittenden should accept a Cabinet office; Taylor a novice in politics; personals. A. L. S. 3 p. 1848 Rives, W[illiam]C[abell.] Castle llill,Virginia. ToCritten- Nov. 25 den. Result of the Presidential election in Vir- ginia; the general election a revolution for the country; hopes to see Crittenden in President Tavlor's Cabinet. A. L. S. 3 p. 1848 Allen, E[lisha] H[unt]. Boston, Massachusetts. To Crit- Nov. 25 tenden. Presidential election; Crittenden in President Tavlor's Cabinet; prospects of the Ad- ministration; Presidential electors elected by Massachusetts legislature. A. L. S. 3 p. 1848 Corwin, Thomas. Lebanon, [Ohio]. To Crittenden. Rec- Nov. 25 ommends John Fruger for office; "free soil Ohio"; President Taylor's Cabinet. Copy. 2 p. 1848 Barrow, Washington. "Steamboat Ben Franklin." To Nov. 26 Crittenden. The Presidential election in Ten- nessee and Kentucky; public opinion designated Crittenden as premier of President Taylor's Cabi- net. A. L. S. 2 p. 1848 Duval, William P. Tallahassee, Florida. To Crittenden. Nov. 26 Popularity of [Zachary] Taylor defeated Duval's election to Congress; did not vote for Taylor be- cause of [Millard] Fillmore being an Abolitionist; esteem for Taylor; slavery question; free negroes should emigrate to Mexico to save fhe Union; pe- cuniary difficulties. A. L. S. 4 p. 1848 Hampton, M[oses]. Pittsburgh, [Pennsylvania]. To Crit- Nov. 26 tenden. Great majority in Pennsylvania for Zachary Taylor; Presidential appointments and Cabinet matters. A. L. S. 4 p. PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN 1848 Mower, J[ames] B. New York. To Crittenden. Forma- Nov. 26 tion of President Taylor's Cabinet; denounces Thurlow WXeed; William II. Seward; his "clique'' can easily be conciliated; opposes an extra ses- sion of Congress in 1849. A. L. S. 3 p. 1848 Kennedy, John M. Philadelphia. To Crittenden. His Nov. 26 private interest in political matters; protection the issue in Pennsylvania; a citizen of Pennsyl- vania should be made Secretary of Treasury; names several persons who could fill the office. successfully. A. L. S. 3 p. 1848 Haymond, Rufus. Brookville, Indiana. To Crittenden. Nov 27. Formation of President Taylor's Cabinet; public opinion that Crittenden will be Secretary of State; suggests that Caleb B[lood] Smith be Postmaster General. A. L. S. 2 p. 1848 Maxwell, Iffugh]. New York. To Crittenden. Charac- Nov. 28 ter, reputation, and qualifications of James Wat- son Webb; recommends him for the diplomatic service. A. L. S. 2 p. 1848 New York, Citizens. To Zachary Taylor. Petition ree- Nov. 28 ommending J[ames] Watson Webb for the diplo- matic service. Signed by 14 names, in one hand- writing. 2 p. 1848 Sprigg, Samuel. Northampton, Maryland. To Critten- Nov. 28 den. Desires an appointment under President Taylor's Administration. A. L. S. I p. 1848 Wing, Freeman. La Mine, Missouri. To Elizabeth Ash- Nov. 29 ley, Louisville, Kentucky. Real estate matters; delivery of deeds; payment of purchase money; list of lands sold. A. L. S. 4 p. 1848 Underwood, W. L. Franklin, Kentucky. To Crittenden. Nov. 30 Sacrifices made by Crittenden in accepting Gov- ernorship of Kentucky; suggests that he return to the U. S. Senate. A. L. S. 3 p. 1848 Lawrence, Abbott. Boston, [Massachusetts]. To Crit- Nov. tenden. Good feeling over the result of the Presidential election in Massachusetts; difficul- ties encountered. A. L. S. 2 p. 1848 Grinnell, M[oses] H[icks]. New York. To Crittenden. Dzc. 2 President Tavlor's cabinet; activity of J[onathan] P[rescott] Hall previous to the election; suggests that Hall be appointed District Attorney of New York. A. L. S. 8 p. 131 132 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1848 Draper, S[imeon]. New York. To Moses Hicks Grinnell. DEC. 2 Complains that New York is entitled to informa- tion concerning President Taylor's cabinet. A. L. S. 2 p. 1848 Washington, G[eorgel C[orbin]. Georgetown, D. C. To DEC. 2 Crittenden. Congratulations on recent elections; desires political appointment; possible vacancies; personals. A. L. S. 3 p. 1848 Gray, N. E. Hopkinsville, Ky. To Crittenden. Argu- DEC. 3 ment why Crittenden should accept a cabinet office in preference to returning to U. S. Senate. A.L.S. 3p. 1848 Bullitt, A[lexander] C. New Orleans, [Louisiana]. To DEC. 3 Crittenden. Opinions why Crittenden should go into President Taylor's cabinet; success of the administration depends upon it; inferences drawn from conversation with Taylor as to for- mation of the cabinet. A. L. S. 4 p. 1848 Toombs, R[obert]. Washington, D. C. To Crittenden. DEC. 3 Disturbance in Democratic party of the south; slaverv in District of Columbia; [Henry] Clay must be kept out of the Senate; attitude of [Daniel] Webster toward Zachary Taylor; for- mation of President Taylor's cabinet; urges that Crittenden accept a cabinet office. A. L. S. 4 p. 1848 Xower, J[ames] B. New York. To Crittenden. Rumor DEC. 3 that Crittenden and [John Middleton] Clayton will form part of President Taylor's cabinet; disposition of applicants for office. A. L. S. 2 p. 1848 Allen, James W. Victoria, Texas. To Crittenden. De- DEC. 4 sires appointment as District Attorney of Texas; his activity in politics. A. L. S. 3 p. 1848 Blatchford, R[ichard] M[ilford]. New York. To Critten- DEC. 4 den. Rumor that [Abbott] Lawrence is to be appointed Secretary of Treasury; prefers Web- ster in cabinet to Lawrence. A. L. S. 2 p 1848 Granger, Francis. Canandaigua, New York. To Critten- DEC 4 den. Hopes to see Crittenden and Abbott Law- rence in President Taylor's cabinet. A. L. S. 3 p. 1848 Lee, Richard Henry. Louisville, [Kentucky]. To Crit- DEC. 5 tenden. Financial difficulties of James W. Co- PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN burn while postmaster at Maysville, Kentucky; business established in New Orleans bv Lee. A.L.S. 3p. 1848 Arnold, l,. H. Kingston, Rhode Island. To Crittenden. DEC. 5 Hopes James F[owler] Simmons will be appointed to President Taylor's cabinet; distribution of Presidential appointments; claims of Rhode Is- land for a cabinet appointment. A. L. S. 3 p. 1848 Hardin, B. Rowan. Bardstown, Kentucky. To Critten- DEC. 5 den. Anxiety and hope of citizens of Kentucky that Crittenden will enter President Taylor's cabinet. A. L. S. 3 p. 1848 Fish, Hamilton. New York. To James Watson Webb. DEC. 6 Desire that Webb receive an appointment in the Diplomatic service. A. L. S. 1 p. 1848 Stephens, Alexander H[amilton]. Washington, D. C. To DEC. 6 Crittenden. Names of those rumored for Presi- dent Taylor's cabinet; hope Crittenden will ac- cept an office or return to U. S. Senate; Taylor's attitude toward slavery. A. L. S. 4 p. 1848 Preston, William Ballard. Washington, [D. C.] To Crit- DEC. 6 tenden. Effect of recent Presidential election; duty of the Whig party for a successful adminis- tration; urges Crittenden to accept a Cabinet office. A. L. S. 3 p. 1848 Taylor, William H. H. North Bend, Ohio. To Critten- DEC. 7 den. Recommends John Scott Harrison for Postmaster of Cincinnati. A. L. S. 2 p. 1848 Allen, John W. Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. To Critten- DEC. 7 den. Forward's services to the countrv and need of pecuniary employment. A. L. S. 2 p. 1848 Barrow, John E. Nashville, Tennessee. To Crittenden. DEC. 7 Desires to succeed Matlock as Indian Agent at St. Joseph, Missouri. A. L. S. 1 p. 1848 Winston, James. Warsaw, Missouri. To Crittenden. DEC. 7 Whigs of Wisconsin want Abiel Leonard appoint- ed Attorney General. A. L. S. 1 p. 1848 Blunt, J[oseph]. New York. To Crittenden. Desire and DEC. 8 hope that Crittenden will enter President Tav- lor's Cabinet. A. L. S. 2 p. 1848 Leary, William A. Lexington, Kentucky. To Critten- DEC. 8 den. Recommends William J. Reese for U. S. Consul; his qualifications; desire to see Critten- den in President Tavlor's Cabinet. A. L. S. 4 p1 133 134 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1848 Lee, Z. Collins. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. DEC 8 Rejoices at the Presidential election; business before the U. S. Supreme Court. A. L. S. 4 p. 1848 Winthrop, Robert C[harles]. Washington, [D. C.] To DEC. 8 Crittenden. Encloses clipping from the Boston "Atlas"; unanimous feeling of Whig party that Crittenden be a member of President's Cabinet. A. L.S. 2p. 1848 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To DEC. 9 Moses IL[icks] Grinnell. Denies rumor that Zacharv Tavlor has authorized Crittenden to "offer the Treasury Department to Abbott Law- rence"; attitude of Taylor toward Cabinet ap- pointments. A. L. S. 2 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; I, 329. 1848 Mitchell, D[avid] D. St. Louis, [Missouri]. To Critten- DEC. 10 den. Crittenden should be a member of Presi- dent Taylor's Cabinet. A. L. S. 3 p. 1848 Mower, J[ames] B. New York. To Crittenden. Regrets DEC. 10 that Crittenden will not accept a Cabinet office. A. L. S. 1 p. 1848 Calhoun, John. Owensboro, Kentucky. To Crittenden. DEC. 1 1 Reasons why Crittenden should accept a Cabinet appointment; possibilities of Crittenden succeed- ing President Taylor. A. L. S. 3 p. 1848 Johnson, Reverdy. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. [EC 12 Rumor that [Henry] Clay desires to return to U. S. Senate; Clay's designs; would deplore it if elected. A. L. S. 4 p. 1848 Smith, Truman. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. DEC 12 Zachary Taylor the only Whig candidate who could have been elected; desires nothing at the hands of President Taylor; organization of his Cabinet. A. L. S. 8 p. 1848 [Thornton, Mrs.] Eutaw, [Alabama]. To Crittenden. DEC. 12 Her husband desires appointment as Minister to Mexico. A. L. S. "Sister." 1848 Banks, D. Henderson, Kentucky. To Crittenden. Cir- DEC. 12 cumstances that necessitate the consolidation of the Whig party; lack of political experience of [Zachary] Taylor; why Crittenden should accept an office in Taylor's cabinet. A. L. S. 2 p. PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN 1848 XcNairy, Boyd. Nashville, [Tennessee]. To Crittenden. DEC. 12 His own political sentiments are Ultra Whig; dislike for John Bell and A[llen] A. Hall. A. L. S. 2 p. 1848 Clayton, John M[iddleton]. Washington, [D. C.] To Crit- DEC. 13 tenden. Believes himself of more value in the Senate than in President Taylor's cabinet; the Ultra Whigs of Philadelphia; opposition to Abbott Lawrence as Secretary of Treasury; thinks Crittenden should be a member of the cabinet; slavery question and admission of new states; expects little from present session of Congress. A. L. S. 4 p. 1848 Dayton, William L[ewis]. [Washington, D. C.] To Crit- DEC. 14 tenden. Personals; Crittenden must be a mem- ber of President Taylor's cabinet; rumor that Lewis Cass will return to U. S. Senate; atti- tude of [Henry] Clay and Daniel Webster toward Taylor's administration; general sentiment that Clay stay out of the Senate. A. L. S. 4 p. 1848 Dade, John B. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. De- DEC. 14 sires reappointment as warden of the peniten- tiary; his circumstances. A. L. S. 3 p. 1848 Buchanan, James M. Baltimore, [Maryland]. To Crit- DEC. 15 tenden. He is a Democratic officeholder [post- master] but has taken much interest in election of [Zachary] Taylor; willing to surrender his office. A. L. S. 3 p. 1848 Webb, J[ames] Watson. Baltimore, [Maryland]. To Crit- DEC. 16 tenden. Death of his wife; would like to suc- ceed Andrew J. Donelson as Minister to Prussia; formation of President Taylor's cabinet. A. L. S. 4 p. 1848 Hamilton, James. New Orleans, [Louisiana]. To Crit- DEC. 17 tenden. Recommends James L. Petigru as At- torney General in President Taylor's cabinet; his character and qualifications. A. L. S. 3 p. [1848] N[icholas], S[amuel] S[mith]. [Louisville, Kentucky.] To DEC. 17 Crittenden. Canada will be annexed to the United States; dissolution of the Union the result; ideas as to California suggested for Crit- tenden's message to the Kentucky legislature. A. L. S. 3p. 135 136 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1848 Allen, C. I1. Palmyra, Missouri. To Crittenden. Re- DE(. IS cent Presidential election; desires appointment as Register of the Land Office. A. L. S. 2 p. 1848 Hampton, Wfilliaml. Mobile, [Alabama]. To Crittenden. DEC IS Recommends James L. Petigru for office of At- torney General in President Taylor's cabinet. A.L.S. Ip. 1848 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, Kentucky. To DEC. 19 John Mfiddleton Clayton. Urges Clayton to ac- cept a cabinet ollice if offered by Zachary Taylor; confidence in liberal policy of Taylor's adminis- tration; approves Clayton's project for settling the slavery question. A. L. S. 3 p. CLAYTON. 1848 Allen, C. HI. Palmyra, Missouri. To Crittenden. Rec- DEc 20 ommends Joseph J. Erroh for Register of the Land Oflice. A. L. S. 1 p. 1848 Ewing, John II. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. DEc 21 Urges Crittenden to accept a cabinet office; should be one cabinet officer from Pennsylvania. A. L. S. 2 p. 1848 Webb, J[ames] Watson. New York. To Crittenden. DE(. 21 Necessitv of Crittenden going into President Taylor's cabinet. A. L. S. 3 p. 1848 Schouler, William. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. DEc 22 Hopes Crittenden will reconsider his purpose and accede to the unanimous wishes of the Whig party and enter President Taylor's cabinet. A.L.S. 2p. 1848 Otis, John. Hallowell, Maine. To Crittenden. Urges DE 22 that Crittenden become a member of President Taylor's cabinet; Taylor's principles upon which he was elected; reasons why Abbott Lawrence should be Secretary of the Treasury. A. L. S. 3 p. 1848 Pendleton, John. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. DEc 22 Rumor that the State Department was to be offered to Daniel Webster; Kentucky politics; formation of President Taylor's Cabinet; [Henry] Clay should not return to the U. S. Senate. A.L.S. 3p. 1848 Hopkins, A. F. Mobile, [Alabama]. To Crittenden. DE(C. 22 Presidential election in Alabama; formation of President Taylor's cabinet; endorses Judge PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN Thornton as Minister to) Mexico and JohAn J. Walker as Collector of the Port of Mobile. A. L. S. 3 p. 1848 Brooke, H. P. Rosemont. Virginia. To Crittenden. I)EC. 22 Rumor that W[illiam] C[abell] Rives is to receive a cabinet apl)Pointment from Zachary Taylor; dis- trusts Hives's political motives. A. L. S. 1 p 1848 Barringer, D[aniel] IM(oreau]. [Washington, D. C.] To DEC- 22 Crittenden. Urges Crittenden to accept a Cabi- net appointment. A. L. S. 2 p. 1848 Greely, P. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. For- DEC. 23 mation of President Taylor's Cabinet. A. I,. S. 2 p. 1848 Hall, J. Prescott. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. DEC. 24 The public expects Crittenden to be member of President Taylor's cabinet. A. L. S. 2 p. 1848 Draper, S. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. For- DEC 24 mation of President Tavlor's cabinet; why Crit- tenden should be a member. A. L. S. 2 p 1848 Cunningham, Walter. Washington, [D. C.] To Critten- DEC. 24 den. Effect of Crittenden's presence in Presi- dent Taylor's cabinet upon the senatorial elec- tion in New York. A. L. S. 3 p. 1848 Tallmadge, N[athaniel] P[itcher]. Washington, [D. C.] DEC. 24 To Crittenden. Recent Presidential election and cooperation of the Whigs; formation of President Taylor's cabinet; hopes to see Crittenden in the cabinet; suggests John MI[iddleton] Clayton and Rufus Choate as cabinet officers. A. L. S. 4 p. 1848 Lord, Daniel. New York. To Crittenden. Public con- DEC. 25 fidence in Crittenden and Zachary Taylor; for- mation of Taylor's cabinet; general suggestions. A.L.S. 4 p 1848 Kent, Edward. Bangor, Maine. To Crittenden. Recent DEC. 25 Presidential election; Zachary Taylor's cabinet and ideas on a successful administration. A. 1. S. 4 p. 1848 Indiana Citizens. Indianapolis, [Indiana]. Petition rec- DEC. 26 ommending Caleb B[lood] Smith for some ap- pointment under President Taylor's administra- tion. D. S. by 69 signatures. 1848 Indiana Citizens. Indianapolis, [Indiana]. To Critten- DEC. 26 den. Enclose a paper [recommending Caleb 137 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS Blood Smith for office] to be disposed of at his discretion. L. S. by D. P. Halloway, John S. Davis, William Ilerod, Godlove S. Orth, and Hugh O'Neal. 1 p. 1848 Wetherill, John P. Philadelphia. To Crittenden. Rec- DEc 26 ommends appointment of Josiah Randall in President Taylor's cabinet. A. L. S. 1 p. 1848 Foster, N[athaniel] G. Madison, Georgia. To Critten- DEc. 26 (len. Desires a diplomatic appointment; per- sonals. A. L. S. 2 p. 1848 Foster, Ephraim Hf. To Crittenden. Responsibility of DEc 27 Zachary Taylor's administration upon Critten- den; cabinet matters; presidential appoint- ments. A. L. S. 4 p. 1848 Ramsey, Alexander. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. To Crit- DE(. 29 tenden. Whig party thinks that Crittenden should be a member of President Taylor's cabi- net. A. L. S. 2 p. 1848 Croghan, Gfeorge]. Memorial to U. S. Congress praying relief for loss of two horses while on his way to Mexico. D. S. 1 p. [1848] . To [Crittenden]. Ratification of the Texas treaty. Signature torn off. 3 p. 1849 Tompkins, P[atrick] W. Washington, [D. C.] To Critten- JAN. 2 den. Presidential election; firmness necessary in next administration; public sentiment is that Crittenden should be a member of President Tay- lor's cabinet. A. L. S. 5 p. 1849 Penrose, Charles B[ingham]. Philadelphia. To Critten- JAN. 2 den. Election of Zachary Taylor as President, and suggestions as to formation of his cabinet. A.L.S. 5p. 1849 Duncan, Garnett. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. JAN. 3 An interview with President Polk in presenting petition of George [Bibb Crittenden]; Polk's at- titude in the matter. A. L. S. 2 p. [1849] McClung, J[ohn] Alexander]. Maysville, Kentucky. To [JA.N 6] Crittenden. Responsibility of Zachary Taylor's administration upon Crittenden; urges him to become a member of the cabinet; attitude of Henry Clay and his followers. A. L. S. 4 p. 1849 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, Kentucky. To JAN. 7 John Middleton Clayton. Wishes to return to 138 PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN U. S. Senate, but is controlled by circumstances; excitement over the slavery question; dangerous tendency of public meetings; attitude of [Henrv] Clay toward return to Senate; Kentucky can not refuse if Clay should desire it; Clay's ill health; Crittenden's recent message; court martial of George [Bibb Crittenden]. A. L. S. 7 p. CLAYTON. 1849 Archer, William S[egar]. Amelia, 'Virginia. To Critten- JAN. 7 den. Cabinet of [Zachary] Taylor; character more important than talent. A. L. S. 4 p. 1849 Birney, James G[illespiel. Lower Saginaw, Michigan. To JAN. 8 Crittenden. Officeholders in Michigan under present administration; political convictions. A.L.S. 2p. 1849 Underwood, J[oseph] R[ogers]. Washington, [D. C.] To JAN 9 Crittenden. Result of interview with President Polk relative to reinstatement of George [Bilb Crittenden] in the Army; Polk's attitude and the legality of the court martial. A. L. S. 3 p. 1849 Toombs, R[obertJ. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. JAN. 9 Would be glad to see [George Washington] Craw- ford in President Taylor's cabinet; ['William Ballard] Preston's bill for admission of new States; personals. A. L. S. 4 p. 1849 Cox, Samuel H. Brooklyn, New York. To Crittenden. JAN. 10 Crittenden's inaugural message to the Kentucky legislature; importance of state papers; senti- ments on the slavery question. A. L. S. 4 p. 1849 Lunt, George. Boston, Massachusetts. To Crittenden. JAN. 10 Formation of President Tavlor's cabinet; urg-es appointment of Abbott Lawrence. A. L. S. 4 p. 1849 Brackenridge, W. M. Tarentum, [Pennsylvania]. To JAN. 11 Crittenden. Political views on national ques- tions; personal recollections. A. L. S. 2 p. 1849 Stannerf], J. S. To Crittenden. Crittenden's message to JAN. 11 Kentucky legislature; minor matters. A. L. S. 4 p. 1849 Cooper, James. Harrisburg, [Pennsylvania]. To Critten- JAN. 12 den. Recommends Harry Connelly for consul at Liverpool. A. L. S. 2 p. 1849 Burnley, A[lbert] T. New Orleans, [Louisiana]. To Crit- JAN. 12 tenden. [Zachary] Taylor's disregard for political 139 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS "societies" and pledges relative to a second term; proposed newspaper in Washington; little faith in Gales Seaton; ideas on formation of President Taylor's cabinet; Taylor's recent meeting with [Henry] Clay; urges Crittenden to go into Taylor's cabinet; ravages of the cholera. A.L.S. 7p. 1849 Miller, John G. Jefferson City, Missouri. To Crittenden. JAN. 12 Recommends Leonard for an appointment in President Tavlor's cabinet. A. L. S. 2 p. 1849 Clarkson, C. F. Brookville, Indiana. To Crittenden. JAN. 13 Formation of President Taylor's cabinet; oppo- sition to [Caleb Blood] Smith as a member. A. L. S. 3 p. 1849 Badger, George E[dmund]. Washington, [D. C.] ToCrit- JAN. 13 tenden. Business before the U. S. Supreme Court; election by North Carolina legislature; criticises [John Middleton] Clayton's attitude to- ward slavery; senatorial matters. A. L. S. 6 p. 1849 Brown, Bedford. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. JAN. 13 Approbation of Crittenden's message to the Ken- tucky legislature; views on the slavery questions and the problems for President Taylor's adniin- istration. A. L. S. 4 p. 1849 Russell, William II. Fulton, [Missouri]. To David D. JAN 13 Mitchell. Russell's attitude toward [Henry] Clay previous to nomination of [Zachary] Taylor by Whig National Convention. A. L. S. 4 p. 1849 Xetcalfe, Thomas. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. JAN. 14 Attempts made to have President Polk reinstate George [Bibb Crittenden] in the army; Polk's at- titude; meeting of convention of slave-holding States; Metcalfe elected president of the conven- tion; also his election to the U. S. Senate. A.L.S. 4p. 1849 Houston, John W. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. JAN. 15 For political reasons due notice necessary to the legislature of Delaware if Zachary Taylor desires [John Middleton] Clayton in his cabinet. A. L. S. 3 p. 1849 Metcalfe, T[homas]. Washington, D. C. To Crittenden. JAN. 15 Result of report of committee of slave-holding States; opposed to secret meetings. A. L. S. 2 p. 140 PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN 1849 Duncan, Garnett. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. JAN. 15 Endeavors to have George [Bibb Crittenden] reinstated in the army; Thomas L. Crittenden in Washington; convention of southern states; work outlined for [Zachary] Taylor's administra- tion; anxiety as to election of Senator from Kentucky. A. L. S. 5 ). 1849 Prentiss, S[ergeant] S[mith]. New Orleans, [Louisiana]. JAN. 15 To Crittenden. Recommends Richard E. 11am- met for marshal of Louisiana. A. L. S. I I). 1849 Philomathean Society of the University of Virginia. To JAN. 16 Crittenden. Election as honorary member of the Philomathean Society; notification of his election as an honorary member. L. S. by a committee. 1 p. 1849 Rogers, John A. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. JAN. 17 Formation of President Taylor's cabinet; due notice necessary to Delaware legislature before adjournment if John M[iddleton] Clayton is to be a member of Taylor's Cabinet. A. L. S. 1 1- 1849 Mitchell, D[avid] D. St. Louis, [Missouri]. To Critten- JAN. 17 den. Attitude of [William H.] Russell toward recent Presidential election; if [Lewis] Cass had been elected Russell was to be Secretary of State; hopes to see Crittenden in Zachary Taylor's cabinet. A. L. S. 2 p. 1849 Johnston, William F[reame]. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. JAN. 17 To Crittenden. Whig victory in Pennsylvania; conciliation of the factions. A. L. S. 2 p. 1849 Johnston, William Freame. Harrisburg, [Pennsylvania]. JAN. 17 To Crittenden. Introducing Cornelius Darragh; asks that Darragh be secured an interview with our worthy President [Zachary Taylor] A. L. S. 1 p. 1849 Irwin, James W. Allensville, Kentucky. To Crittenden. JAN. 17 Advantages to be gained by state of Kentucky with Crittenden in the Cabinet; praises Critten- den's message to the legislature. A. L. S. 2 p. 1849 Gaines, John P. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. JAN. 18 Public sentiment desires Crittenden in President Taylor's cabinet and that [Henry] Clay should not return to U. S. Senate; would also like to see George Evans in the cabinet. A. L. S. 2 p. 141 142 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1849 Clements, R. A. Washington, Indiana. To Crittenden. JAN. IS Presidential appointments; is not seeking office but would not refuse if a position were offered. A.L.S. 3p. 1849 Walker, D. S. Tallahassee, Florida. To Crittenden. JAN. 19 Gratified with views on the Union expressed in Crittenden's message to the Kentucky leg- islature; Governor Brown of Florida in his inaugural address expressed similar views. A.L.S. Ip. 1849 Wright, J[ohn] C. Cincinnati, Ohio. To Crittenden. JAN. 19 Result of Presidential election in Ohio and Indiana; trouble with the Free-soilers; forma- tion of the cabinet; Northwest should have a representative in cabinet; impression that Crit- tenden will be Secretary of State. A. L. S. 3 p. 1849 Davis, J[ohn]. Washington, D. C. To Crittenden. Hopes JAN. 19 to see Crittenden Secretary of State and Abbott Lawrence in the Treasury Department. A. L. S. 3 p. 1849 Irvin, James, James T. Hale, and Andrew G[regg] Curtin. JAN. 22 Bellefonte, [Pennsylvania]. To Crittenden. Rec- ommend Josiah Randall for a position in Presi- dent Taylor's cabinet; his political character. A. L. S. of Curtin also signed by Irvin and Hale. 2 p. 1849 Duncan, Garrett. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. JAN. 22 Exertions with President Polk to reinstate George [Bibb Crittenden] in the Army; opposi- tion to return of [Henry] Clay to U. S. Senate; Crittenden's duty to go into President Taylor's cabinet. A. L. S. 4 p. 1849 Toombs, R[obert]. Washington, D. C. To Crittenden. JAN 22 Agitation of the slavery question and admission of new states; sentiments on the union and seces- sion of the southern states. A. L. S. 4 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; I, 335. 1849 Bingaman, A[dam] L. Natchez, Mississippi. Resolu- JAN. 22 tions of the Rough and Ready Club relative to recent Presidential Election. D. S. 4 p. 1849 Clayton, John M[iddleton]. Washington, [D. C.] To JAN. 23 Crittenden. Efforts made with the Adjutant PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN General for reinstating George [Bibb Crittenden] in the Army; conditions in France require [Henry] Clay there as Minister; threats to (is- solve the Union; suggestions for Zachary Taylor's inaugural speech. A. L. S. 3 p. 1849 Xetcalfe, Thomas. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. JAN. 23 His credentials to Congress; proceedings of con- vention of southern states; vote on substitute for [John Caldwell] Calhoun's address. A. L. S. 3 p. 1849 Hannegan, E[dward] A. Washington, [D. C.] To Crit- JAN. 23 tenden. Reinstatement of [George Bibb] Crit- tenden in the Army; popularity of Thomas [Leonidas Crittenden]; assurance that public sentiment expects to see Crittenden Secretary of State; recommends an appointment for Barrow. A.L.S. 3p. 1849 Otis, John. Hallowell, 'Maine. To Crittenden. Oppo- JAN. 24 sition to appointment of George Evans in cabinet of President Taylor. A. L. S. 1 p. 1849 Davis, Charles Augustus. New York. To Crittenden. JAN. 24 Discusses a circular letter by "Peter Scriber"; ideas on currenev and protection; office seekers; general topics. A. L. S. 8 p. 1849 Duncan, Garnett. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. JAN. 25 Action of Committee on Military Affairs toward reinstating George Bibb Crittenden in the Army. A.L.S. 3p. 1849 Dorman, C. P. Lexington, [Virginia.] To Crittenden. JAN. 25 Virginia Whigs think that Crittenden should, become a member of President Taylor's cabinet. A.L.S. 2p. 1849 Oliver, Will. Cincinnati, [Ohio.] To Crittenden. Invi- JAN. 26 tation to Crittenden and Henry Clay to accom- pany Zachary Taylor on his visit to that city. A.L.S. 1 p. 1849 Porter, Thomas and 5 others. Flemingsburg, [Ken- JAN. 26 tucky.] To Crittenden. Urge that he accept an office in President Taylor's cabinet. L. S. 1 p. 1849 Archer, W[illiam] S[egar]. Elk Hill, [Virginia]. To JAN. 26 Crittenden. Suggests Josiah Randall as mem- ber of President Taylor's cabinet; Randall at the Whig National Convention. A. L. S. 4 p. 143 144 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1849 Romeyn, William 11. Kingston, N. Y. To Crittenden. JAN. 26 Complimentary subscription to the "Journal." A. L. S. I p. 1849 Pike, James S. Boston, [Massachusetts]. To Crittenden. JAN. 26 Political reasons why Abbott Lawrence should be a member of President Taylor's cabinet; argu- ments against [George] Evans; public sentiment that Crittenden should be Secretary of State. A. L. S. 8 p. 1849 Martin, M. A. Clarksville, Tennessee. To Crittenden. JAN. 29 Recommends G. A. Henry for U. S. Consul at Liverpool; his character and qualifications. A. L. S. 3 1P 1849 Hone, Philip. New York. To Crittenden. Desires ap- JAN. 29 pointment as Collector of the Port or Naval Offi- cer at New York. A. L. S. 2 1). 1849 Boerstier, G. W. Lancaster, Ohio. To Crittenden. For- JAN. 29 mation of President Taylor's cabinet; names suggested. A. L. S. 4 p. 1849 Davis, Jeffer[son]. [Washington, D. C.] To Crittenden. JAN. 30 Exertions for reinstatement of [George Bibb] Crittenden in the Army; regrets return of [Henry] Clay to U. S. Senate; disregards Clay's pledge to support the administration; formation of Presi- dent Taylor's cabinet. A. L. S. 3 p. Printed: Colemans, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; I, 339. 1849 Shackelford, B. Hopkinsville, [Kentucky]. To Critten- JAN. 30 den. Favors Crittenden's going into President Taylor's cabinet; comment. A. L. S. 3 p. 1849 Swann, R. Annapolis, [Maryland]. To Crittenden. Sug- JAN. 30 gests that [Thomas George] Pratt be appointed U. S. Attorney General. A. L. S. 3 p. 1849 Mitchell, J. K. Philadelphia. To Crittenden. Invita- JAN. 30 tion to a celebration in Philadelphia on Feb- ruary 22. A. L. S. 1 p. 1849 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, Kentucky. To JAN. 30 John Middleton Clayton. Gratitude for favors in behalf of George [Bibb Crittenden]; [henry] Clay will return to U. S. Senate; his pledge to give the administration a cordial support; con- fidence in success of Zachary Taylor's adminis- tration; action of Delaware legislature for Clay- ton's successor. A. L. S. 3 p. CLAYTON. PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN' 1849 Grinnell, Joseph. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. JAN. 31 Character and qualifications of Abbott Lawrence; President Taylor's cabinet. A. L. S. 3 p. 1849 Adams, William R. Natchez, Mississippi. To Critten- JAN. 31 den. Incloses resolutions of Rough and Ready Club of January 22. A. L. S. 1 p. 1849 Clinch, D[uncan] L. Refuge Plantation, Georgia. To FEB. 2 Crittenden. Rumor of Crittenden's dislike for [John Macpherson] Berrien; Berrien's feeling toward Crittenden. A. L. S. 2 p. 1849 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, Kentucky. To FEB. 2 John Middleton Clayton. George [Bibb Critten- den] has abandoned his intemperance; would re- call [Lewis] Cass, [Jr.] and put Edward A. Han- negan in his place; approves Clayton's move- ments on the slavery question. A. L. S. 2 P. CLAYTON. 1849 Mower, J[ames] B. New York. To Crittenden. Respect FEB. 4 of the public for Crittenden and John M[iddleton] Clayton. A. L. S. 1 p. 1849 Patterson, R[obert] A. Princeton, Kentucky. To Crit- FEB. 5 tenden. Urges Crittenden to go into President Tavlor's cabinet; confidence in Taylor. A. L. S. 3 I' 1849 Preston, William Ballard. [Washington, D. C.] To Crit- FEB. 5 tenden. Hopes he will terminate his connec- tions with Kentucky and come to Washington with Zachary Taylor. A. L. S. 1 p. 1849 Fenton, Charles W. Washington. [D. C.] To Crittenden. FEB. 5 Desires an appointment under Zachary Taylor's administration. A. L. S. 2 p. 1849 Sargent, John 0. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. FEB. 6 Character and qualifications of [Thomas Butler] King and reasons why he should he appointed in President Taylor's cabinet. A. L. S. .5 p. 1849 Mitchell, Dfavid] D. St. Louis, [Missouri]. To Critten- FEB. 6 den. Endorses Edward Bates for Attorney General. A. L. S. 2 p. 1849 Stephens, Alexander H[amilton]. Washington, D. C. To FEB. 6 Crittenden. Necessitv of Crittenden becoming the head in General Tavlor's cabinet; Taylor's enemies determined to rule or ruin"; extent of the crisis. A. L. S. 4 p. e52880'-13 lo 145 146 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1849 Crockett, J[ohn] B. St. Louis, [Missouri]. To Crittenden. FEB. 6 Recommends Edward Bates for President Tay- lor's cabinet. A. L. S. 3 p. 1849 Brooke, 11. Jones. Harrisburg, [Pennsylvania]. To Crit- FEB. 7 tenden. Encloses letter to Zachary Taylor. A.L.S. 1p. 1849 Brooke, 1I. Jones. Harrisburg, [Pennsylvania]. To FEB. 7 Zachary Taylor. Recommends Josiah Randall for an appointment in the cabinet. A. L. S. I P. 1849 Walker, J. C., and four others. Brandenburg, [Ken- FEB. 7 tucky]. To Crittenden. Enclose resolutions urging Crittenden to accept an office in President Taylor's cabinet. L. S. 1 p. 1849 Xeade County Citizens. Brandenburg, Kentucky. To FEB. 7 Crittenden. Resolutions urging Crittenden to accept a place in [Zachary Tay!or's] cabinet. Copy. 1 p. 1849 Schley, William. Annapolis, [Maryland]. To Crittenden. FEB. 7 Recommends [Thomas Butler] King for Secre- tary of the Navy. A. L. S. 3 p. 1849 Kinkead, G. B. Lexington, Kentucky. To Crittenden. FEB. 7 Reasons why Crittenden should be a member of President Taylor's cabinet; claims of the Na- tional government upon him and those of Ken- tucky. A. L. S. 3 p. 1849 Xetcalfe, Thomas. [Washington, D. C.] To Crittenden. FEB. 8 Case of reinstatement of Major G[eorge Bibb] Crittenden in the U. S. Army. A. L. S. 1 p. 1849 Butler, Mann. St. Louis, [Missouri]. To Crittenden. FEB. 8 Renewal of his commission as Commissioner of Deeds. A. L. S. 2 p. 1849 Benton, Thomas H[art]. Washington, [D. C.] To Crit- FEB. 8 tenden. Opinion that findings of court martial in case of [George Bibb Crittenden] were illegal and should be held null by the U. S. Senate; thinks Senate will be unanimous in this. A. L. S. 2 p. 1849 Arnold, J. M. Paris, Kentucky. To Crittenden. Rec- FEB. 9 ommends an appointment for Capt. Hawes; suggests a diplomatic office. A. L. S. 3 p. 1849 Kalfus, S. N. Jeffersontown, Kentucky. To Crittenden. FEB. 9 Formation of President Taylor's cabinet. A. L. S. I p. PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN 1849 Hicks, Beverly A. Lexington, Kentucky. To Critten- FEB. 10 den. Approval of election of Zachary Taylor, and hopes Crittenden will be a member of his cabinet. A. L. S. 3 p. 1849 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, Kentucky. To FEB. 17 John Middleton Clayton. Condolence on loss of his son; Clayton as Secretary of State; attitude of Zachary Tavlor on the formation of his cabi- net; urges Clayton to secure the appointment of [Robert Perkins] Letcher as Postmaster General; claim of Kentucky for a cabinet appointment; anxiety about George [Bibb Crittenden]; liberal feeling of [Thomas Hart] Benton toward Taylor; confidence in [John Charles] Fremont. A. L. S. 7 p. CLA1TON. 1849 Foster, Ephraim 1I. Louisville, [Kentucky]. To Critten- FEB. 18 den. Regrets that Crittenden will not accept a cabinet office under President Taylor. A. L. S. 2 p. 1849 Barrow, Washington. Washington, D. C. To Critten- FEB. 19 den. Asks for a letter to Zachary Taylor recom- mending him as Minister to Spain. A. L. S. 4 p. 1849 Burnley, A[Ibert] T. Louisville, [Kentuckv]. To Critten- FEB. 20 den. Question as to who will be Postmaster General; is anxious for an appointment for Wil- liam M. Beale; Burnley would like to be "Live- oak agent for Louisiana." A. L. S. 3 p. 1849 Ogden, David B. New York. To Crittenden. Regrets MAR. 1 that Crittenden will not become a member of President Taylor's cabinet; New York office seekers in Washington. A. L. S. 2 p. 1849 Marshall, Thomas F. Versailles, [Kentucky]. To Crit- MAR. 4 tenden. Pecuniary matters; desires a loan. A.L.S. 2p. 1849 Haywood, William H., Jr. Raleigh, North Carolina. To MAR. 5 Crittenden. Praise for Crittenden's patriotism. A.L.S. ip. 1849 Marshall, Thomas F. Versailles, Kentucky. To Critten- MAR. 6 den. Personal matters. A. L. S. 1 p. 1849 Letcher, R[obert] P[erkins]. [Washington, D. C.] To M.AR. 8 Crittenden. Characteristics of Zachary Taylor: delicate diplomatic relations with France; locals. Copy. 2 p. 147 148 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1849 Atchison, D[avid] R. Washington, [D. C.] To Critten- MAR. 8 den. President Taylor's cabinet; confirmation of Edward A. Hlannegan as Minister to Prussia; possible reinstatement of George [Bibb] Critten- den in the Army. A. L. S. 3 p. 1849 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, Kentucky. To MAR. 9 John 'Middleton Clayton. Encloses letter to President Taylor recommending appointment of [Edward A.] Hannegan [as Minister to Prussia]. A. L. S. 1 p. CLAYTON. 1849 Rush, Benjamin. Philadelphia. To William Ballard MAR. 12 Preston. Detailed statement of case in the claim for back pay of the late John Rush, U. S. Navy. Copy. 15 p. 1849 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, Kentucky. To MAR. 13 John Middleton Clayton. Oilers " a little whole- some countrv advice" on public appointments; classification of office seekers; -his interest in the adlnlinistration; is besieged with applications. A. L. S. 4 p. CLAYTON. 1849 Meredith, Wfilliam] NI[orris]. Washington, [D. C.] To MIAR. 16 Crittenden. Notice of reinstatement of Major [George Bibb] Crittenden in the Army. A. L. S. 1 p. 1849 Clayton, John M[iddleton]. Washington, [D. C.]. To MAR. 16 Crittenden. Belief in the success of President Taylor's administration; will give [Robert Perk- ins] L[etcher] an appointment; asks if Critten- den would take a foreign mission; arduous duties. A. L. S. 2 p. 1849 Buchanan, James MI. Baltimore, [Maryland]. To Crit- MIAR. 27 tenden. Gratitude for being continued in office [Postmaster]. A. L. S. 3 p. 1849 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To MAR. 27 John M1iddleton Clayton. The skill of [Joell T. Hart as a sculptor; to make a statue of [Henry] Clay; asks that hart be made bearer of dis- patches to U. S. Ministers in Europe. A. L. S. 2 p. CLAYTON. 1849 Drake, Charles D. Cincinnati, [Ohio]. To Crittenden. APR. 2 Desire of [John Middleton] Clayton that Critten- den go to Washington; difficulty as to the dis- tribution of patronage; Drake favors immediate removal of all Democrats. A. L. S. 3 p. PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITIENUDEN1 1849 Crittenden, J[ohn] .J[ordan]. Frankfort. [Kentucky]. 'o APrl 6 John Middleton (lavton. Fears Clayton's ardu- ous labors have depressed his spirits; urges defence against office-seekers; could not leave Kentucky before "next spring;" would then be pleased with a mission to England or France. A. L. S. 3 p. CLAYTON. 1849 Clayton, John Middleton. Washington, [D. C.]. To APR. 8 Crittenden. Recent conference with President Taylor; offers Crittenden preference between any foreign mission or the consulate at Liverpool for his son or son-in-law; arduous labors and annoy- ance by office seekers. A. L. S. 2 p. 1849 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To APR. 11 John Middleton Clayton. Rumors of disagree- ments in President Taylor's cabinet; desires to know foundation for this; responsibility upon Clayton; slavery the great obstacle of admiinis- tration; ill effect of recent appointments from Kentucky; ideas on the mode of securing ap- pointees. A. L. S. 6 p. CLAYTON. 1849 XcNairy, Boyd. Nashville, [Tennessee]. To Crittenden. APR. 14 Criticises recent appointments in general; wvould accept consulship at Frankfort on the Main if offered to him. A. L. S. 2 p. 1849 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To APR. 16 John Middleton Clayton. Gratitude for favors; Chapman Coleman declines the Consulate at Liverpool in favor of Thomas [Leonidas Critten- den]; Crittenden has no "claims" on the admin- istration. A. L. S. 2 p. CLAYTON. 1849 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, [Kentuckv]. To APR. 17 John Middleton Clayton. Explains his letter of yesterday; gratitude to Clayton; "charming society" of oflice-seekers. A. L. S. 2 p. CLAYTON. [18491 King, Charles. New York. To Crittenden. Needs APR. 17 further influence to defeat opposition for appoint- ment by the President; his opponents. A. L. S. 3 p. [1849] N[icholas], S[amuel] S[mith]. Louisville, [Kentucky.] APR. 17 To Crittenden. Kentucky statutes; criminal code of District of Columbia; desires certain English reform statutes. A. L. S. 2 p. 149 150 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1849 Smith, J[ohn] Speed. Baltimore, [Maryland]. To Crit- APR 17 tenden. Gratitude for letters of recommendation; regrets that Crittenden is not in President Tay- lor's cabinet. A. L. S. 2 p. 1849 Clayton, John Middleton. Washington, [D. C.]. To APR. 1I Crittenden. Rumor of dissension in the Cabinet a "Loco-foco" invention; was imposed upon by Truman Smith in appointment of Bradley B. Meeker; personal opinion of Smith and Hugh [Lawson] White; difficulty in securing establish- ment of the Interior Department; California and New Mexico will be admitted as states; faith in President Taylor; his residence and that of [William Morris] Meredith; will appoint Thomas [Leonidas Crittenden] Consul at Liverpool, and Crittenden Minister to England if he desires; comments on foreign missions. A. L. S. 6 p. 1849 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, Kentucky. To APR. 23 John Middleton Clayton. Pleased with harmony of President Taylor's Cabinet; friendship be- tween Taylor and Clayton; desires no appoint- ment that would embarrass the administration. A. L. S. 2 p. CLAYTON. 1849 Morgan, Charles W. Georgetown, D. C. To Crittenden. APR. 26 Personals; has been ordered to command the Mediterranean Squadron; restrained from taking his wife; opinion of President Taylor; navy mat- ters; family affairs. A. L. S. 11 P. 1849 Yellott, Coleman. Baltimore, Maryland. To Reverdy APnI. 30 Johnson. Conversation with Isaac Munroe rela- tive to Postmastership at Baltimore. A. L. S. 2 p. 1849 Pendleton, Johm. Redwood, Virginia. To Crittenden. APR. 30 His defeat in election for Congressman; loyalty to President Taylor the cause of defeat; requests recommendation for foreign mission. A. L. S. 2 p. [1849] Triplett, Robert. London, [England]. To Crittenden. [APR.] Personal esteem of [George] Bancroft; measures before Parliament for repeal of the navigation laws; political crisis in Europe. A. L. S. 4 p. 1849 Warrington, L[ewis]. [Washington, D. C.] To James F. MAY 3 Schenck, Dayton, Ohio. Orders to proceed to PA.PER8 OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN New York to command the S. S. Ohio, to be em- ployed in carrying mail between that port and New Orleans. L. S. 1 p. 1849 Dunscomb, William E. Jefferson City, Missouri. To Crit- MAY 5 tenden. Amount of taxes on Crittenden's lands in Missouri. A. L. S. 1 p. 1849 Clayton, John M[iddleton]. Washington, [D). C.] To Crit- MAY 7 tenden. Desires advice on appointment of Leslie Combs to judgeship of Minnesota to suc- ceed [Bradley B.] Meeker; also desires sugges- tions on diplomatic appointments from Ken- tucky. L. S. 1 p. 1849 Hardin, B[enjamin] Rowan. Washington, [D. C.] To MAY 8 Crittenden. Difficulty of distributing political patronage in Kentucky; John Ml. Clayton anx- ious to see Crittenden. A. L. S. 2 p. 1849 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, Kentucky. To MAY 12 John Middleton Clayton. False rumor of death of [Bradley B.] Meeker; evil influence of U. S. consuls upon emigrants to America. A. L. S. 2 p. 1849 Hardin, B[enjamin] Rowan. Washington, [D. C.] To MAY 14 Crittenden. Informed that [Thomas] Ewing "controls" all western appointments; requests letter of recommendation to Ewing. A. L. S. 1 p. 1849 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, Kentucky. To MAY 15 John Middleton Clayton. Asks for letters intro- ducing Matthew F. Ward to persons in Europe. A. L. S. 2 p. CLAYTON. 1849 Pendleton, John. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. MAY 22 Criticises John Middleton Clayton; lays blame on him for defeat in Congressional election; contest with [William Cabell] Rives. A. L. S. 3 p. 1849 Combs, Leslie. Lexington, [Kentuckv]. To Crittenden. MIAY 25 Displeased with treatment from the Administra- tion; not an office seeker; pecuniary condition; is assailed by critics. A. L. S. 3 p. 1849 Hardin, B[enjamin] R[owan]. Washington, [D. C.] To MAY 29 Crittenden. Interview with [Thomas] Ewing to the effect that Kentucky appointments were con- trolled by President Taylor; interview with Tav- lor. A. L. S. 1 p. 151 152 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1849 Buchanan, James M. Baltimore, [Maryland.] To Crit- MAY 30 tenden. Personals; removal of diplomatic agents; hopes that [John] Rowan will be re- tained. A. L. S. 3 p. 1849 Clayton, John M[iddleton]. Washington, [D. C.] To Crit- MAY 31 tenden. Appointment of Thomas [Leonidas Crittenden] as U. S. Consul at Liverpool; general removal of consuls; James Brown Clay to be Charge d'Affaires to Portugal; other diplomatic appointments; asks for encouragement. A. L. S. 3 p. 1849 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, Kentucky. To JUNE 1 John Middleton Clayton. Recommends L[an- daff] W[atson] Andrews for diplomatic appoint- ment; his political character and qualifications; suggests that Orlando Brown be consulted with reference to Keatucky appointments; confidence in Brown. A. L. S. 3 p. CLAYTON. 1849 Hunt, F[rank] K. Lexington, Kentucky. To Crittenden. JUNE 2 Declines offer of appointment as Secretary of State of Kentucky. A. L. S. 1 p. 1849 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, Kentucky. To JUNE 8 John Mfiddleton Clayton. Approval of proposed diplomatic appointments; confidence in the ad- ministration; personals; search made for [Sir John] Franklin; prospects of next Congressional election in Kentucky. A. L. S. 4 p. CLAYTON. 1849 Bell, Joshua F. Danville, [Kentucky.] To Crittenden. JUNE 9 Would postpone decision on appointment of Secretary of State of Kentucky; emancipation question and its effect upon the Whig party. A. L. S. 2 p. 1849 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, Kentucky. To JUNE 9 John Middleton Clayton. Considers mission to Mexico preferable [for Robert Perkins Letcher]; comparison of Eastern and Western states as to appointments. A. L. S. 2 p. CLAYTON. 1849 Madison, D[orothy] P[ayne]. Washington, D. C. Will. JUNE 11 Copy. 3 p. 1849 Toombs, R[obert]. Washington, Georgia. To [Mrs. Chap- JUNE 22 man Coleman]. Numerous complaints against John M. Clayton and fears they are well founded; President Taylor's errors; comparison between PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN Clayton and Crittenden before the nomination of Taylor. A. L. S. 3 p. 1849 Brown, Orlando. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. JUNE 23 Departure of Thomas [Leonidas Crittenden] for Liverpool; Brown's cordial reception by President Tavlor and his Cabinet; details of interview with [John Middleton] Clavton about Kentucky ap- pointments; J[ames] B[rown] Clay's appoint- ment to Portugal. A. L. S. 4 p. 1849 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, Kentucky. To JUNE 24 John Middleton Clayton. Suggests that Harvey receive an appointment; [Orlando] Brown and A[lbert] T. Burnley are worthy of his friendship; unequal distribution of patronage by the Ad- ministration; rumor that [Robert Perkins] Letcher is to be Minister to Mexico; coming Congressional election in Kentucky. A. L. S. 4 p. CLAYTON. 1849 Wing, Freeman. La Mine, Missouri. To Elizabeth Ash- JUNE 24 ley. Sale of real estate in Missouri; cholera in the neighborhood; excitement caused by speeches of [Thomas Hart] Benton. A. L. S. 2 p. 1849 Brown, Orlando. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. JUNE 27 Stateliness of Cabinet officers; account of inter- view with President Taylor; competition be- tween [Robert Perkins] Letcher and Waddy Thompson; discontent among politicians; per- sonals. A. L. S. 6 p. 1849 Thompson, W[addy]. Washington, [D. C.] To Critten- JUNE 27 den. Suggests compromise between himself and [Robert Perkins] Letcher as to the mission to Mexico. A. L. S. 3 p. 1849 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, Kentucky. To JUNE 28 John Middleton Clayton. Attitude of [Robert Perkins] Letcher toward a foreign appointment; criticises President of France; right of people to choose their own government. A. L. S. 4 p. CLAYTON. 1849 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, [Kentuckv]. To JUNE 29 John Middleton Clayton. Effect of appointment of James B[rown] Clay to Portugal; any criticism should be suppressed; reconciliation between Henry Clay and President Taylor. A. L. S. 2 p. 153 154 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1849 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, Kentucky. To JULY 8 John Mfiddleton Clayton. Qualifications of [John] Rowan for a diplomatic appointment; suggests that President Taylor dictate appointments; public opposed to a "Cabinet Administration." A. L. S. 3 p. CLAYTON. 1849 Madison, D[orothy] P[ayne]. Will. Copy. 2 p JULY 9 1849 Brown, Orlando. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. JULY 10 His duties [as Commissioner of Indian Affairs]; gratitude to [Robert Perkins] Letcher; public dissatisfied with the attitude of President Taylor and his Cabinet; local gossip. A. L. S. 8 p. 1849 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To JULY 12 Orlando Brown. Grieved at news of Brown's ill health; advice as to proper physicians. Copy. I P. 1849 Collamer, J[acob]. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. JULY 14 Appointment of mail agent at Louisville, and rea- sons for not following Crittenden's recommenda- tion. A. L. S. 3 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; I, 346. 1849 Pearce, J[ames] A[lfred]. Chestertown, [Maryland]. To JULY 14 Crittenden. Pearce's lack of influence with President Taylor's Cabinet; deplores Critten- den's refusal to be in the Cabinet. A. L. S. 2 p. 1849 Sargent, N[athan]. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. JULY 15 The Administration's troubles on account of in- experience; the Cabinet is incongruous; admin- istration of President Taylor; necessity of Crit- tenden's presence in Washington. A. L. S. 4 p. 1849 Cutts, JXames] Madison. Washington, [D. C.] To Crit- JULY 18 tenden. Death of [Dorothy Payne] Madison; explains the provisions of her several wills; claims of J[ohn] P[ayne] Todd to all of the estate. A.L.S. 7p. 1849 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, Kentucky. To JULY 20 John Middleton Clayton. Personals; ideas on European politics; United States should inter- fere; recognition of Hungary; failure of expedi- tion in search for Sir John Franklin; declines Clayton's offer to resign the State Department in his favor; reasons for not writing to President Taylor. A. L. S. 7 p. CLAYTON. PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN 1849 Burnley, A[lbert] T. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. JULY 22 Incapacity of President Taylor's Cabinet; " they must go out;" confidence in Crittenden and Tay- lor; tariff and internal improvements; contempt [for John Middleton Clayton]; establishment of the "Republic," and its apparent success; per- sonals. A. L. S. 7 p. 1849 Crittenden, John Jordan. Frankfort, [Kentuckv]. To JULY 23 John Middleton Clayton. Complaint of James A[lf red] Pearce of ill treatment from the Cabinet; Maryland appointments monopolized by Rev- erdy Johnson; need of conciliation; recom- mends appointment of Charles 1I. Constable as zharg6 to some South American country. A. L. S. 2 p. 1849 Brown, Orlando. [Washington, D. C.] To Crittenden. JULY 24 Interview with President Taylor; charge that Taylor was a mere voter in his Cabinet; his atti- tude toward the postmaster at St. Louis; suc- cess of the " Republic;" humorous remarks [about Robert Perkins Letcher]. A. L. S. 4 p. 1849 Noe, Allen T. Canton, Kentucky. To Crittenden. Rec- JULY 25 ommends appointment of [Chastian C ] Cannon as midshipman in U. S. Navy; personals; has named his boy Robert Crittenden. A. L. S. 3 p. 1849 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, Kentucky. To AUG. 3 John Middleton Clayton. Recommends a)- pointment of Hunt Strother as Secretary of the Legation at Paris, but would consult [William C.] Rives; [Robert Perkins] Letcher to go to Washington after State elections. A. L. S. 2 p. CLAYTON. 1849 Wing, Freeman. La Mine, Missouri. To Elizabeth Ash- AUG. 4 ley, Louisville, Kentucky. Valuation of Mis- souri lands; real estate matters. A. L. S. 3 p. 1849 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, Kentucky. To AUG. 4 John Middleton Clayton. Approves appoint- ment of J. W. Spalding to a consulship. A. L. S. 1 p. CLAYTON. 1849 XcNairy, Boyd. Nashville, Tennessee. To Crittenden. AuG. A Recent election in Tennessee; local politics; well pleased with President Taylor's adminis- tration. A. L. S. 3 p. 155 156 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1849 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, Kentucky. To AUG. 15 John Middleton Clayton. Departure of [Robert Perkins] Letcher for Washington delayed by his desire to see President Taylor before he finally leaves for Mexico; awaits advice of Clayton. A. L. S. 3 p. CLAYTON. 1849 Bell, Joshua. Stanford, Kentucky. To Crittenden. AUG. 22 Personals; legal business; state politics. A. L. S. 2 p. 1849 Clayton, John MI[iddleton]. Washington, D. C. To AUO. 23 Crittenden. Approves of the idea that [Robert Perkins] Letcher must see President Taylor before leaving for Mexico; Letcher to make a treaty; the administration defies the scrutiny of Congress; the consul at Manchester recalled. A. L.S. ip. 1849 Greene, William. Cincinnati, [Ohio]. To Crittenden. AUo. 29 Sends a copy of Judge Grimke's work " The Nature Tendency of Free Institutions"; fears the results of October elections in Ohio. A. L. S. 1 p. 1849 Brown, Orlando. Washington, [1D. C.] To Crittenden. AUG. 29 Smypathy for the death of wife of Robert [Henry Crittenden]; appointments in the Indian service; illness of President Taylor at Erie, Pennsylvania; treatment of recommendations by cabinet officers; negotiations for removal of Florida Indians; personals. A. L. S. 4 p. 1849 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, Kentucky. To SEPT. 1 John Middleton Clayton. Suggests that [Robert Perkins] Letcher trade his mission to Mexico for the office of Post Master General; approves of removal of Consul at Manchester, England; fears the people will kill President Taylor with kind- ness on his northern trip. A. L. S. 2 p. CLAYTON. 1849 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, Kentucky. To SErr. 3 John Middleton Clayton. Recommends appoint- ment of John P. Gaines as Governor of Oregon; his political character and qualifications. A. L. S. 2 p. CLAYTON. 1849 Smith, Truman. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. SEPT. 10 Congressional elections in various states; politics of the next House of Congress and work neces- sary by the Whigs. A. L. S. 3 p. PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN 1849 Brown, Orlando. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. SEP'r. 14 Arrival of [Robert Perkins] Letcher and party in Washington; Letcher's impression upon the politicians; cabinet officers and President Tav- lor; personals. A. L. S. 3 p. 1849 Ewing, T[homas]. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. SErr. 16 Recent visit from [Robert Perkins] Letcher and Orlando Brown; requests Crittenden to visit Washington; personals. A. L. S. 1 p. 1849 Rush, Benjamin. Philadelphia. To C[ornelius] Darragh. SEPTr. 20 Statement of claim for back pay of late John Rush, U. S. Navy. Extract. 9 p. 1849 XcIlhany, F. M. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. SEPT. 28 His political career in Virginia; pecuniary affairs; desires recommendation for an office. A.L.S. 4p. 1849 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, Kentucky. To SEPr. 29 John Middleton Clayton. Approves of corre- spondence with the French Minister; United States should stand firm against France, the Minister must be dismissed; favors war if France wants it; personal advice as to state affairs. A. L. S. 8 p. CLAYTON. 1849 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordanl. Frankfort, Kentucky. To OCT. 6 John Middleton Clayton. Suggests that John Rowan be retained as charg6 at Naples; his character and qualifications. A. L. S. 2 p. CLAYTON. 1849 Smith, Gustavus W. Boston, Mass. To George Washing- Ocr. 11 ton Crawford. Gives sketch of services in U. S. Army as claim for promotion. Copy. 4 p. Mutilated. 1849 Pendleton, John. Redwood, [Virginia]. To Crittenden. Ocr. 12 Opinion of President Taylor's Cabinet; charges John M[iddleton] Clayton with broken pledges; favoritism in appointment of [William Cabell] Rives to Paris; his own political career and pecuniary matters; respect for President Taylor. A. L. S. 12 p. 1849 Preston, William Ballard. [Washington, D. C.] To Ocr. 12 Reverdy Johnson. Submits claim of late John Rush for arrears of pay and requests opinion. Copy. 1 p. 157 158 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1849 MacNeill, William Gibbs. Aldie, Virginia. To Critten- Nov 1 den. Brief sketch of his services in U. S. Army; treatment by President Polk; desires appoint- ment for his son William E. Wyatt MacNeill as cadet to West Point. A. L. S. 6 p. 1849 Smith, J[ohn] Speed. Castle Union, Kentucky. To Crit- No. 4 tenden. Humorous invitation for Crittenden to visit him. A. L. S. 2 p. 1849 Letcher, R[obert] P[erkins]. Was[hington, D. C.] To Nov. 8 Crittenden. Personals; John Middleton Clay- ton's apprehension of a war with France; effect of negotiations with France; explanation de- manded by France for dismissal of French Minister [Poussin]; U. S. Minister [William Ca- bell Rives] prohibited from the court of France; attitude of President Taylor. A. L. S. 4 p. 1849 Schaumburg, James W. Philadelphia. To Crittenden. Nov 9 His discharge from the U. S. Army and efforts to be reinstated. A. L. S. 6 p. 1849 Brown, Thomas D., and 3 others. Frankfort, Ken- Nov. 1) tucky. To Thomas Ewing. Recommend 1I. M. McCarty for an appointment. A. L. S. 1 p. 1849 Moore, J. A. Mount Vernon, Kentucky. To Crittenden. Nov. 10 Desires appointment for his son William T. Moore as Assistant Marshal to take the Census; personals and politics. A. L. S. 3 p. 1849 Young, B[ryan] R. Elizabethtown, Kentucky. To John Non 11 Middleton Clayton. Recommends H. M. Mc- Carty for an office. A. L. S. 2 p. 1849 Jack, W. W. Bardstown, Kentucky. To Thomas Ewing. Nov. 14 Recommends H. M. McCarty for appointment as Marshal of Kentucky; his political character. A.L.S. ip. 1849 Letcher, R[obert] P[erkins]. Washington, [D. C.] To Nov. 17 Crittenden. Trouble in President Taylor's cabi- net; various charges alleged against [John Middleton] Clayton; desire of rest of members that Clayton leave the Cabinet; possibility of Crittenden succeeding him; Letcher's efforts. A. L. S. 6 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crit- tenden, Phila., 1871; I, 348. 1849 Letcher, R[obert] P[erkins]. Washington, [D. C.] To Nov. 21 Crittenden. Less commotion in the political sea PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN at Washington; President's message is made up; political gossip. A. L. S. 2 p. Printed: Cole- man, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; I, 352. 1849 Edwards, Fred. C. Louisville, Kentucky. To Thomas Nov. 27 Ewing. Recommends appointment of II. -M. McCarty as marshal of Kentucky. A. L. S. 1 p. 1849 Williams, Sherod. Louisville, [Kentucky]. To Thomas Nov. 27 Ewing. Recommends appointment of H. AM. McCarty as marshal of Kentucky. A. L. S. 1 p. 1849 Xiddleton, Henri F. Shelbyville, Kentucky. To Thomas Nov. 28 Ewing. Recommends appointment of H. M. McCarty [as marshal of Kentucky]. A. L. S. 1 p. 1849 Moore, J. A. Mount Vernon, Kentucky. To Crittenden. DEC. 1 Recommends that the fine of John Rimel be re- duced; State politics. A. L. S. 3 p. 1849 Lane, John. Shelbyville, [Kentucky]. To Crittenden. DEC. 3 Relative to persons recommended to take the State census. A. L. S. 1 p. 1849 Preston, W[illiam]. Frankfort, Kentucky. To Thomas DEC. 3 Ewing. Recommends appointment of H. M. McCarty as marshal of Kentucky. A. L. S. 1 p. 1849 Buchanan, James M. Baltimore, 'Maryland. To Critten- DEC. 7 den. Does not desire to be Governor of 'Mary- land, because of pecuniary matters; personals. A.L.S. 3p. 1849 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Maryland]. To DEC. 20 Crittenden. Suggests a remedy for the rushing of blood to the head; his own health and that of [John Cook] Rives; the slavery question at Washington; [John Caldwell] Calhoun and his "instruments" solicitous of breaking the Union. A.L.S. 2p. 1849 Xorehead, C[harles] S[laughter]. Philadelphia. To Crit- DEC. 25 tenden. Disorganization in the House of Repre- sentatives; election of [Howell] Cobb as Speaker; sectional feeling; believes [William Henry] Sew- ard the cause of the difficulties; praises President Taylor's message; complaint against the Cabi- net; Crittenden to succeed [John Middleton] Clayton upon dissolution of Cabinet. A. L. S. 7 p. 1850 Brown, Orlando. Washington, [1). C.] To Crittenden. JAN. 11 Effect of slavery on the election of [Howell Cobb] 159 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS Speaker of House of Representatives; confidence of President Taylor in his Cabinet; breach be- tween Brown and [Thomas] Ewing over Indian claims; rumor that [Henry] Clay has a compromise scheme; intention of Congress on territorial bills; objection to [Robert Pcrkins] Letcher's hurried departure for Mexico; construction of Brown's annual report; objection to removal of John Lane as marshal of Kentucky. A. L. S. 11 1. 1850 Crittenden, J[olhn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, Kentucky. To JAN. 15 John Middleton Clayton. Recommends that Jiolm] J[ordan] Crittenden Bibb be appointed to a clerkship. A. L. S. 1 p. CLAYTON. 1850 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To JAN. 18 Orlando Brown. If John Lane is removed as marshal of Kentucky, prefers appointment of John S. Speed; reasons for his preference. Copy. 2 p. 1850 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, Kentucky. To JAN. 25 John 1Middleton Clavton. Administration has made a favorable impression on the public mind; difficulty with England about Nicaragua; rece ommends George W. Barbour to succeed Ephraim George Squier at Nicaragua; appointment of B[radley] B. Meeker as Associate Judge of 'Minne- sota. A. L. S. 3 p. CLAYTON. 1850 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, [Kentuckv]. To JAN. 25 Orlando Brown. Explains his preference to John S. Speed as marshal of Kentucky; believes continuance of John Lane in office will cause dis- content among the Whigs. Copy. 3 p. 1850 Brown, Orlando. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. FEB. 1 Brown's effort for retention of John Lane as mar- shal of Kentucky; desires advice about appoint- ment of Indian agents; Congressional gossip about [Henry] Clay's compromise resolutions; personals. A. L. S. 8 p. 1850 Marshall, William L. Baltimore, Maryland. To Critten- FEB. 2 den. Desire of G[eorge] W[ashington] Custis Lee to obtain a cadetship at West Point; requests Crittenden's assistance. A. L. S. 2 p. 1850 Letcher, R[obert] P[erkins]. Mexico, [D. F., Mexico.] FEB. 5 To Crittenden. His experiences as Minister to 160 PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN1 Mexico; social conditions of the Mexicans; cost of provisions; desires leave of absence; wisdom acquired. A. L. S. 4 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; I, 356. 1850 Crittenden, J[olmi J[ordan]. Frankfort, Kentucky. To FsB. 10 Orlando Brown. Intention of C[harles] S[cottj Todd to remove to 'Minnesota; recommends as- sistance in securing federal appointment for him. Copy. 3 p. 1850 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, Kentucky. To F ElD. 18 John Aliddleton Clayton. Hopes for an agree- ment between United States and England rela- tive to Nicaragua; opposes admission of terri- tories under Wilmot Proviso, grieved at com- plaints against the administration; criticises in- difference of [Ilenrv] Clay and [Daniel] Webster. A. L. S. 4 p. CLAYTON. 1850 Crittenden, John Jordan. Frankfort, Kentucky. To FEB. 21 John Middleton Clavton. Recommends that T[od] Robinson receive a federal appointment in Texas. A. L. S. 2 p. CLAYTON. 1850 Barbour, G[eorge] W. [Frankfort, Kentucky.] To Crit- FEB. 22 tenden. Resigns his seat in the Senate of Kentucky to take effect March 4; necessitated by claims of a dependant family. A. L. S. 1 p. 1850 L[etcher], R[obert] P[erkins]. Mexico, [D. F., Mexico.] MAR. 4-7 To Crittenden. Introduces Walsh, his secre- tary; various expenses; sends antiquities; inten- tion to save monev; delay in receipt of letters- A. L. S. 6 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871, I. 357. 1850 Marshall, I1[umphrey]. Washington, [D. C.] To Critten- MAR. 10 den. Discontent of Congress toward President Taylor's cabinet; [John Middleton] Clayton and Thomas Ewing can not remain; neessity of hav- ing Crittenden Secretary of State; unsatisfactory course of the administration. A. L. S. 4 p. 1850 Loughborough, P[reston] S. Louisville, [Kentucky.] To MAR. 10 Crittenden. Gratitude for his appointment as a commissioner to amend the law [relative to civil and criminal proceedings]. A. L. S. 2 p. 1850 Robinson, Tod. Washington, D. C. To Crittenden. MAR. 11 Gratitude for letters to Cabinet officers. A. L. S. 1 p. 52,'sS0-t3 11 161 162 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1850 Blunt, J. Albany, [New York.] To Crittenden. Ne- MAR. 11 cessity of a change in President Taylor's Cabinet; lack of cooperation; total disregard of political leaders in making appointments; influence of newspapers in New York city. A. L. S. 4 p. 1850 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, Kentucky. To MAR 11 John Middleton Clayton. Recommends appoint- ment of Walter S. .McNairy as Secretary U. S. Legation at St. Petersburg. A. L. S. 2 p. CLAYTON. 1850 Johnson, 'M[adison] C. Lexington, [Kentucky]. To Crit- MAR 17 tenden. Accepts appointment as commissioner to amend the laws of pleading and practice of Kentucky and resigns of lice as Attorney General of the state. A. L. S. 1 p. 1850 KeNairy, Boyd. Nashville, Tennessee. To Crittenden. M.AR. 19 Gratitude to Crittenden; sentiments of [Ephraim II.] Foster; possibility of meeting of the Southern Convention and evil that will grow out of it. A. L. S. 2 p. 1850 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, [Kentucky.] To .MAR. 23 Albert T. Burnley. Wants a letter on the "in- side operations " at Washington; [Edward] Watson desires appointment as attache to U. S. Minister at Paris. Copy. 2 p. 1850 Todd, C[harles] S(cott]. Washington, [D. C.] To [John MAR. 25 Middleton] Clayton. Claim for expenses while U. S. Minister to Russia; detailed account of claims; opinions of diplomats; precedence; re- quests that theclaim be not rejected. Copy. 9 p. 1850 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To MAR. 27 Orlando Brown. Annoyed by his own blunder relative to application for cadetship by Camp- bell. Copy. 2 p. 1850 Barbour, G[eorge] W. Princeton, Kentucky. To Crit- MAR. 29 tenden. Would accept appointment as com- missioner to amend the Kentucky laws if vacancy should occur; subscriptions to stock of the "Farmers' Bank." A. L. S. 4 p. 1850 Norehead, C[harles] S[laughter]. Washington, [D. C.] To MAR. 30 Crittenden. Possible settlement of the slavery question by Congress; opposition to President PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN1 Tavlor's cabinet; payment of CGalphin claim to [George Washington] Crawford; death of [Johb1 Caldwell] Calhoun; attitude of the South toward disunion and possible results; [hlenry] Clay's attitude. A. L. S. 8 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila.. 1871; I, 361. 1850 Burnley, A[lbert] T. Washington, D. C. To Crittenden. MAR. 30 hesitated to write because what lie must say would be painful to Crittenden; will soon return to Kentucky and tell all he knows: Edward Watson made attache to U. S. Minister at Paris. A.L.S. 3p. 1850 Metcrlfe, T[homas]. Forrest Retreat. Kentucky. To MAR. 31 Crittenden. His feeling toward the attitude of Crittenden in the application of Campbell for cadetship at West Point. A. L. 8. 3 p. [1850] Crittenden, J[olhnj J[ordan]. [Frankfort, Kentucky]. To [IMAR. I George W. Crawford, [Washington, D. C.] Rec- ommends a West Point appointment for the grandson [Campbell] of General [Thomas] Mlet- calfe. Copy. 1 p. 1850 Rush, Richard. Philadelphia. To Reverdy Jobnson. APR. 2 Claim for back pay of late John Rush and opinion given by U. S. Attorney General in 1815. Copy. 3 p. 1850 Hooper, Ilenry X., Osmyn Brewster, and F. W. Lincoln, APR. 3 Jr. Boston, Miassachusetts. To Crittenden. Invitation to the Triennial Exhibition and Fair of Mechanical Industrv and Skill. 'Copy" by Hlooper. 2 p. 1850 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To APR. 3 Orlando Brown. Brown should accept mission to Vienna if offered; suggestions about the Federal attorneyship. Copy. 2 p. 1850 Brown, Orlando. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. APR. 3 Encloses copy of Crittenden's letter to George W[ashington] Crawford recommending a cadet- ship for Campbell; Brown's efforts to secure the appointment. A. L. S. 2 p. 1850 Johnson, Reverdy. Washington, [D. C.] To C[ornelius] APR. 4 Darragh. Will dispose of claim for back pay of late John Rush as soon as convenient. Copy. 1 p. 163 164 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1850 Wickliffe, C[llarles] A[nderson]. Weekland, Kentucky. Ait. 5 To Crittenden. Appointment as commissioner to amend law of practice in Kentucky. A. L. S. 1850 Wright, Joseph A. Indianapolis, Indiana. To Critten- APR. 5 den. Invitation to attend a Union meeting of all parties at Indianapolis May 29. A. L. S. 1 p. En(lorse(l: 'Answered acceptingiinvitationx. J. J. C(. 1850 Crittenden, ,J[oliol] J[ordan]. Frankfort, Kentucky. To Art. 6 John Middleton Clayton. Urges that [Robert Perkins] Letcher be granted leave of absence; Administration seems to have no supporters in Congress; basis of a settlement of the slavery question; favors the President's plan, but (ir- cumstances may have changed. A. L. S. 3 p. CLAYToN. 1850 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To APR. 13 Orlando Brown. Circumstances of failure of Campbell to secure a cadetship at West Point; California notions of George [Bibb Crittenden]; rumors of dissension in the Cabinet; the Galphin claim; confidence in [George Washington] Craw- ford; feels that President Taylor will be a safe pilot through the political storm. Copy. 4 p. 1850 Wing, F[reeman]. La Mine, Missouri. To Elizabeth Ash- Ara 14 ly, Louisville, Kentucky. Real estate matters; internal improvements. A. L. S. 2 l) 1850 Brown, Orlando. Wa shington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. Apit. 19 Causes of failure of Campbell to receive cadetship to West Point; lack of executive ability in Presi- dent Taylor's Cabinet; envy shown by [Ilenry] Clay and [Daniel] Webster; no one to espouse Taylor's cause in Congress or i'l newspapers; Taylor's intention to establish a paper; will be no change in the Cabinet; confidence in [George Washington] Crawford as to the Galphin claim; Brown's intention to resign. A. L. S. 12 p. 1850 Toombs, Robert. Washington, D. C. To Crittenden. APR 23 Act of the Administration to give Northern pat- ronage to [William Ilenry] Seward and his party; ill effect of Seward's antislavery position upon the Whig party; policy of the Administration; PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN opinion of certain members of the Cabinet; the Galphin claim. A. L. S. 6 p. Printed: Cole- man, Life of Crittenden, Phila.. 1871: I, 364. 1850 Hawes, R[ichard]. Paris, [Kentucky]. To Crittenden. MAY 2 Sentiments against a change in President Tay- lor's Cabinet; advises Crittenden not to visit Washington; influence of [Henry] Clay on ad min- istration; appointment of Hawes as visitor to West Point. A. L. S. 2 p. 1850 Wing, F[reeman]. La Nfine. Missouri. To Mrs. Elizabeth MAY 5 Ashley, Louisville. Kentucky. Financial and real estate matters. A. T. 1 p. 1850 Letcher, R[obert] P[erkins]. Mexico, [D. F., Mexico]. To MAY 6 Crittenden. No discrepancy between his speech and private letters; asks that 1Mrs. Crittenden have her carriage refitted and sent to Letcher for speculation; personals. A. L. S. 4 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; I, 370. 1850 Burnley, A[lbert] T. Washington, D. C. To Crittenden. MAY 8 Failure to secure harmony between the Admiinis- tration and the ''Republic;" his interview with President Taylor and Cabinet officers; their in- tention to establish a newspaper; Burnley to buy out the "Republic" and defend the President. A.L.S. 7p. 1850 Brown, Orlando. [Washington, D. C.] To Crittenden. MAY 9 'Movements of Robert [lhenry Crittenden]; nego- tiations of [Albert T.] Burnlev to obtain control of the "Republic;" Brown's intention to resign as Commissioner of Indian Affairs; troubled air of President Taylor; Brown's possible successor; debate on [Henry] Clay's bill in the Senate. A.L.S. 4p. 1850 Bright, Jesse D. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. MAY 14 Invitation to call on his familv at Madison. In- diana, while en route to Indianapolis. A. L. S. 1 p. 1850 Brown, Orlando. [Washington, D. C.] To Crittenden. MAY 15 Purchase of the " Republic " by [Albert T.] Burn- ley; debate on [Henry] Clay's report and bill: the questionable result; Brown's possible suc- cessor; endeavors to secure an appointment in California for Robert [Ilenry Crittenden]; social matters. A. L. S. 4 p. 165 166 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1850 Burnley, Albert T. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. MAY 15 Control of the "Republic" gained by Burnley, and Allen A. Hall to be the editor; terms of the agreement; hopes for Crittenden's approval; fate of Compromise Bill doubtful; the Cabinet. A. L.S. 4p. 1850 Brown, Orlando. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. MAY 18 Personals; Crittenden's enemies in Washington; [John Middleton] Clayton's treatment of [Alex- ander C.] Bullitt; [Thomas] Ritchie "in agony" about the new Southern paper; doubt and specu- lation about national affairs. A. L. S. 4 p. 1850 Hooper, Henry N. Boston, Massachusetts. To Critten- MAY 22 (len. Inclosing copy of invitation to deliver an address at the Triennial Exhibition and Fair of Mechanical Industry and Skill. A. L. S. 1 p. [1850] Brown, Orlando. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. MAY 23 Resignation of office of Commissioner of Indian Affairs; [Henry] Clay retains his reputation, and has defied friends of President Taylor; Clay's plan versus that of Taylor for a compromise; Crittenden's speech to be made at Indianapolis. A.L.S. 3p. 1850 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To MAY 25 Albert T. Burnley. Pleased at Burnley's con- trol of The "Republic"; advice to secure peace and harmony; sympathy for Robert [Henry Crittenden] who is unable to secure an appoint- ment in California; urges that Burnley become acquainted with [Richard] Hawes. Copy. 3 p. 1850 Catron, J[ohn]. Washington, [D. C.] To J. Thomas. JUNE I Compromise Bill will pass the Senate, and event- ually the House; Thomas should go to Washing- ton and make acquaintances; bill for appoint- ment of a judge in California; knowledge of Spanish laws necessary; possibility of Thomas receiving the appointment. A. L. S. 3 p. 1850 Corwin, Thomas. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. JUNE 4 Cause of delay of Crittenden's son's confirmation by the Senate; the Compromise bill impracticable remedy for agitation; President Taylor's plan the only permanent cure. A. L. S. 2 p. PAPERS OF JOHN JOBDAN CRITTENDEN 1850 Burnley, A[lbertl T. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. JUNE 5 Leaves for Louisville to take his family to Wash- ington; has urged upon [John Middletoni Clayton that [George W.] Barbour should be appointed Judge of California; suggests that Robert [Henry Crittenden] be made clerk of the court. A. L. S. 2 p. 1850 Letcher, R[obert] P[erkins]. Mexico, [D). F.. Mexico.] JUNE 6 To Crittenden. His nomination as Minister to Mexico never acted upon by the Senate; uncon- cerned personally as to the result; has agreed upon terms for a treaty for a railroad across the Isthmus of Tehuantepec; cholera raging in Mexico; comments on affairs at Washington; personals. A. L. S. 4 p. 1850 Xetcalfe, Thomas. Indianapolis, Indiana. To Critten- JUNE 7 den. His courteous reception at Indianapolis; witnesses a trial for recovery of fugitive slaves; comments; time of his departure. A. L. S. 4 p. 1850 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, Kentucky. To JUNE 22 John Middleton Clayton. Name and residence of George W. Barbour; urges that Barbour be given the Judgeship in California or an equivalent; praises Clayton's attitude in the "Cuba affair." A. L. S. 2 p. CLAYTON. 1850 Winthrop, Robert C[harles]. Washington, [D. C.] To JUNE 29 Crittenden. Invitation to speak at a fair held by the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Asso- ciation; promise of President Taylor's presence; desires a speech 'on the labor of the country." A.L.S. 3p. 1850 Simmons, J. P. Weldon, North Carolina. To Crittenden. JULY 1 Offers to put Crittenden's name at the head of the columns of the "Herald" as candidate for President. A. L. S. 1 p. Endorsed: .tns'd in substance that I was no candidate did not wish to be. J. J. C." 1850 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To JULY 5 [Albert T.] Burnley. Attitude Burnley must have toward President Taylor's Administration; personals; requests Burnley's continued corre- spondence. Copy. 3 p. 1850 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To JULY 12 Joseph Taylor. Requests that remains of Geii- eral [Zachary] Taylor be buried at Frankfort; 167 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS sends resolutions of town council requesting same. A. L. S. 2 p. TAYLOR. 1850 Cross, Alexander. Valparaiso, [Chili.] To James Collier. JULY 17 Relative to contract for building an Iron Ware- house for U. S. Customs Service. L. S. 5 p. 1850 Bibb, John B. Russellville, [Kentucky]. To Crittenden. JULY 24 Crittenden's appointment as Attorney General in President Fillmore's Cabinet. A. L. S. 1 p. 1850 Smith, J[ohn] Speed. Castle Union, [Kentucky]. To JULY 25 Crittenden. Sympathy upon the death of Chapman Coleman, Zachary Taylor, and others; Crittenden should accept office of Attorney General offered him; invites Crittenden's family to his house if the cholera appears in Frankfort. A.L.S. 3p. 1850 Hawes, R[ichard]. Paris, Kentucky. To Crittenden. JULY 26 Urges Crittenden to accept office of TJ. S. Attor- ney General; slavery question grown to great consequence; Texas boundary with Mexico diffi- culty. A. L. S. 1 p. 1850 Todd, C[harles] S[cott]. St. Paul, Minnesota. To Critten- JULY 30 den. Sentiments on the death of Zachary Tay- lor; local politics; political influence of the Fur Co.; appointment of Agents to treat with the Sioux Indians for their lands. A. L. S. 3 p. 1850 Harris Harrison. Columbus, Mississippi. To Robert ACU. 5 J[ohn] Walker. Desire of Otley to retain Walker as counsel: statement of the case; asks advice. A.L.S. 2p. [1850] Humphreys et al. Suit against Miller Co. 'Memoran- AUC. 5 dum of authorities. 6 p. 1850 Ward, R. J. Louisville, [Kentucky]. To Crittenden. AUG. 5 Recommends Calhoun Benham for U. S. District Attorney of California. A. L. S. 1 p. 1850 Clayton, John 'M[iddleton]. Washington, [D). C.] To AUG. 8 Crittenden. Appointment of Crittenden as At- torney General will prevent contemplated schism; Clayton's labors as Secretary of State; intention to retire to private life. L. S. 3 p. 1850 Pindell, R[ichard]. Lexington, Kentucky. To Critten- AUG. 13 den. Hopes for revival of friendship between [Henry] Clay and Crittenden; requests appoint- ment of George Ross Harrison as a midshipman in the Navy. A. L. S. 2 p. 168 PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN 1850 Queen, R[ichard] T. [Washington. 1). C.] To Crittenden. Auc. 18 Politics; desires an appointment for himself or for his son R. Plunkett Queen. A. L. S. 3 p. 1850 Clayton, John Middleton. New Castle, Delaware. To AUG. 23 Edward Stanley. Application papers of T. D. Smyth for consulship in Lower California; atti- tu(le of the new Administration toward apl)oint- ments of late President Tavlor. A. L. S. 2 p. 1850 Helm, John L. Frankfort, Kentuckv. To Crittenden. SErr. 7 Significance in the fate of Texas boundary bill; confidence in Crittenden; personals. A. L. S. 2 p. 1850 Letcher, R[obert] Perkins]. 'Mexico. [D. F., Mexico]. To SEPT. 8 Crittenden. Gratification that Crittenden is in President Fillmore's cabinet; denounces recent criticisms of the lMexican Secretarv of Foreign Affairs. A. L. S. 3 p. 1850 Letcher, R[obert] P[erkins]. 'Mexico, [D. F., Mexico]. To SEPT. 15 Crittenden. Disappointed at being detained in Mexico; has instructions to amend the treaty for railroad across the Isthmus of Tehuantepec; Mexican view of the Treaty; claim of Annie Wright; personals; recent newspaper criticisms: respects to Cabinet officers. A. L. S. 8 p. 1850 Swigert, P[hilip]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To Critten- SEPT. 15 den. Solicits aid for securing contracts for en- graving U. S. Bonds. A. L. S. 2 p. 1850 Peyton, Balie. Santiago, Chili. To Crittenden. Grieved SEPr. 25 at the death of Zachary Taylor; confidence in President Fillmore and his Cabinet; Peyton shamefully treated; personals. A. L. S. 2 p. 1850 Love, James. Galveston, [Texas]. To Crittenden. Grati- SEPT. 26 fied that Crittenden is in President Fillmore's cabinet; policy of the Administration; the Texas question; military protection necessary in Texas. A. L. S. 3 p. 1850 Gaines, John P. Oregon City, Oregon. To Crittenden. SEPT. 29 IUrges appointment of Jesse Applegate as Stir- veyor General of Oregon; recommends other ap- pointments; rights of Hudson's Bay and Puget Sound agricultural companies should be pur- chased; family affairs; personals; approval of the new Cabinet. A. L. S. 3 p. 169 170 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS [1850] Ewing, T[homas]. Washington, D. C. To Crittenden. [SEvr.] Remarks on fugitive slave law. Endorsed by S[amuel] F[inley] Vinton. A. L. S. Last page only. 1850 Rush, Benjamin. Philadelphia. To Crittenden. Encloses' OCT 1 papers relative to claim for back pay due the late John Rush, U. S. Navy. A. L. S. 4 p. 1850 Sedgwick, Theodore. New York. To Daniel Webster. OCT. 4 Trial and sentence of Cristobal Madan bv a Spanish Military Commission in Cuba; his in- nocence and property rights; appeal to Webster. Copy. 4 p. [18501 Madan, Cristobal. Conviction and sentence of Madan and [OCT 41 others for treason in Cuba. Copy. 4 p. [1850] Spain, Laws. Extracts. Cop). 2 p. [OCT. 4l 1850 Letcher, R[obert] P[erkins]. Mexico, [D. F., Mexico.] To OCT. 20 Crittenden. Introduces Marks; result of attempt to make amendments to the proposed treaty with Mexico; feels that [Daniel] Webster is not satis- fied with the negotiations; difficulties experienced in negotiating the treaty. A. L. S. 4p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Plhila., 1871, I, 383. 1850 Letcher, R[obert] P[erkins]. Mexico, [D. F., Mexico.] To Nov. 12 Crittenden. Final disposition of the proposed treaty with Mexico; opposition to amendments urged by [Daniel] Webster; general comment; Personals. Copy. 2 p. 1850 Letcher, R[obert] P[erkins]. Mexico, [D. F., Mexico.] To Nov. 13 Crittenden. Comment on treaty with Mexico; his labors in the matter; belief that [Daniel] Webster censured him. A. L. S. 4 p. Mutilated. Also copy. 1860 Poindexter, George. Louisville, Kentucky. To Crit- Nov. 15 tenden. His suit in chancery in U. S. Circuit Court; statement of the case. L. S. 6 p. 1850 Grinnell, M[oses] H[icks]. New York. To Crittenden. Nov. 18 Gratified that Crittenden is again at the seat of government; result of the election in New York; politics. A. L. S. 4 p. 1850 Breckinridge, Robert J[efferson]. Lexington, [Kentucky.] Nov. 23 To Crittenden. Asks assistance for his son Robert J., for a Cadet's Warrant at West Point; PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN canvass for the nominations for gubernatorial election; political comment. A. L. S. 3 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; 1, 384. 1850 Queen, R[ichard] T. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. DEC. 7 Desires to be recommended to Thomas Corwin for an appointment. A. L. S. 1 p. 1860 Rush, Richard. Philadelphia. To Crittenden. Grati- DEC 8 tude for letter criticizing his views on slavery. Copy. 1 p. 1850 Allison, Richard T. U. S. Store Ship Supply off San DEC. 12 Francisco, California. To Crittenden. Oppos- ing the formation of a Navy Board. A. L. S. 4 p. 1850 Chester, Thomas R. Jonesborough, Tennessee. To the DEC. 14 Editors of the Nashville American. Ineffectual attempt to capture fugitive slave on account of Northern opposition to slavery. Newspaper clipping. 1850 Barlow, W. B. To Crittenden. Introducing John Rudd, DEC. 26 of U. S. Navv. A. L. S. 1 P. 1850 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Decision in cases of the U. S. DEC. vs. Turner's Heirs and Coxe et al. Printed. 2 P. 1851 Letcher, R[obert] P[erkins]. Mexico, [D. F., Mexico]. To JAN. 3 Crittenden. Introduces [Thomas] Nlejia, who has a draft for portion of indemnity due Mexico; Letcher intends to expose infamous undertaking in Mexico against the U. S. A. L. S. 3 p. 1851 [Crittenden, John Jordan.] [Washington, D. C.] To JAN. 6 President Millard Fillmore. Opinion opposing the right of U. S. marshals to employ counsel at public expense under the fugitive-slave law. Copy. 7 p. 1851 Letcher, R[obert] P[erkins]. Mexico, [D. F., 'Mexico]. To JAN. 12 Crittenden. Result of the Tehuantepec Treaty; Mexican opposition; personals. A. L. S. 3 p. 1851 Smith, J[ohn] Speed. Frankfort, Kentucky. To Critten- JAN. 28 den. Kentucky legislative matters; sinking fund; canvass for congressional nominations; political gossip. A. L. S. 5 p. 1851 Whelpley, James D[avenport]. New York. To Critten- JAN. 30 den. British policy toward public sentiment in American press; urges movement against Brit- ish aggressions. A. L. S. 3 p. 171 172 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1851 Clayton, John M[iddleton]. Buena Vista, Delaware. To JAN. 31 Crittenden. Desires appointment as commis- sioner, if French spoliation bill sholid pass; Dela- ware politics. A. L. S. 2 p. 1851 Whelpley, James D[avenport]. New York. To Critten- JAN. 31 len. Incloses documents relating to subject matter of recent letter to Crittenden. A. L. S. 1 P. 1851 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Washington, D. C. To John FEB. 9 Mi(ldleton Clavton. Will attend to Clayton's wishes if French sloliation bill passes Congress; glad to have him in Washington; [Robert Per- kins] Letcher's return from Mexico; invites Clan- ton to meet Leteher. A. L. S. 2 p. CLAYTON. 1851 Lord, Daniel. New York. To Crittenden. Personals; FEB 21 comment on election of next 1. S. Senator from New York. A. L. S. 2 p. 1851 Post Office Department. Extracts from the Act making MAR 3 appropriations for. 2 p. 1851 Bates, George C. Detroit, [Michigan]. To Daniel Web- MAR. 12 ster. Asks for instructions as to testimony in fugitive-slave case. A. L. S. 1 p. 1851 Bates, George C. Detroit, Michigan. To Daniel Webster. 'Mlji 12 Desiresiinstructionsrelative to false telegraphic dispatches. Copy. 1851 Xetcalfe, Thomas. Forest Retreat, Kentucky. To Crit- MAR. 15 tenden. Irregularity in granting bounty claims at Washington; has not heard from one claim, and has sent in over seventy. A. L. S. 2 p. [1851] Tayloe, Julia M. Dickinson. [Washington, D. C.] To MAR. 19 Crittenden. Invitation to meet [Henry] Clay at dinner. A. L. S. I p. 1851 Ewing, Thomas. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. MAR 25 Crittenden's opinion in the Florida cases. A.L.S. 2p. 1851 Smith, J[oln] Speed. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To Crit- MAR. 28 tenden. Contract for making mailbags; per- sonals. A. L. S. 1 p. 1851 Hunton, Logan. New Orleans, La. To Crittenden. Legal MAR. 30 business. A. L. S. 1 p. 1851 Trabue, Charles C. Nashville, Tennessee. To Critten- APi-. 7 den. Enquires if certain persons served in com- pany of R[obert] F. Crittenden under Andrew PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN Jackson in campaign against Seminole Indians [in Florida]. A. L. S. 1 p. 1851 Breckinridge, Robert J[efferson]. Lexington, Kentucky. APR. 12 To Crittenden. Admits error in requesting ap- pointment for son as cadet to West Point; asks forgiveness. A. L. S. I p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; I, 385. 1851 Smith, D. Howard. Georgetown, Kentucky. To Crit- APR. 16 tenden. Sketch of services of Gustavus W. Smith in IT. S. Army; injustice done Smith in rank and promotions. A. L. S. 6 p. Muti- lated. 1851 [Waller, A. B.] [Washington, D. C.] To [Crittenden]. APR. 16 Copy of section of the Post Office appropriation act and requests explanations. A. L. 2 p. 1851 Waller, A. B. [Washington, D. C.] To Crittenden. APR. 18 Relative to Attorney General's opinion on in- crease of salaries of special agents for Post Office Department. A. L. S. 2 p. 1851 Clayton, P[hilip]. [Washington, D. C.] To Crittenden. APR. 19 Gives information concerning military service of certain persons during Andrew Jackson's cam- paign in Florida [against Seminole Indians]. L.S. 2p. 1851 Thomas, L[orenzo]. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. APa. 21 Statement of service of Robert [F.] Crittenden as ensign in 2d Rifle Regiment. A. L. S. 1 p. 1851 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Washington, [D. C.] To APR. 21 Robert Jefferson Breckinridge. Explains his situation toward request of Breckinridge for ap- pointment of his son as cadet to West Point. A. D'ft. 5 p. Printed: Coleman. Life of Crit- tenden, Phila., 1871; I, 385. 1851 Russell, William HI. St. Louis, Missouri. To Crittenden. APR. 23 Leaves for Pacific coast; expects to be assailed by Rutter; desires complete investigation. A.L.S. 2p. 1851 Toombs, Robert. Washington, Georgia. To Crittenden. APR. 2m Opposition to a paper published at Athens, Georgia; its opposition to President Fillmore's administration; contract for publishing U. S. laws; personals. A. L. S. 2 p. 1851 Grainger, William H. Louisville, Kentuckv. To Crit- APR. 28 tenden. Appreciates Crittenden's kindness; does 173 LIBRARY OF CONGBESS not desire to annoy anyone by asking favors. A. L. S. 2 p. 1861 Fillmore, Millard. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. Apr.. 30 Mormon settlement on Big Bear Island in Lake Michigan. Copy. 1851 Breckenridge, Robert J[efferson]. Lexington, Kentucky. MAY 3 To Crittenden. Explains his position in asking an appointment for his son as cadet to West Point. A. L. S. 3 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; I, 387. 1851 Finnell, John W. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To Critten- MAY 6 den. Asks if Crittenden will be a candidate for U. S. Senate; political situation in Kentucky. A. L. S. 2 p. 1851 Webster, Daniel. Washington, D. C. To Crittenden. MAY 8 Receipt of hams cured under Mrs. [Ann Mary] Coleman's direction. Copy. 1 p. 1851 New York and Erie Railroad. New York. To Critten- MAY 21 (en. Resolution of Board of Directors that a free ticket be issued to President of United States and members of his cabinet. D. S. 1 p. 18 signatures. 1851 Thompson, W. Wilmington, North Carolina. To Critten- MAY 22 den. Money of Indians of North Carolina and Western Cherokees. A. L. S. 3 p. 1851 Xonroe, James. New York. To Winfield Scott. Appli- MAY 29 cation for a political appointment; gratitude to [John Jordan] Crittenden; indorsed to Critten- den with approval, and signed "W. S." A. L. S. 3 p. 1851 Kendall, Amos. Louisville, Kentucky. To Crittenden. MAY 30 Rumor of an expedition of 6,000 men to leave New Orleans in June for Cuba. Copy. 1 p. 1851. Xarshall, H[umphrey]. Louisville, Kentucky. To Crit- MAY 31 tenden. His candidacy for reelection to Con- gress; opposition; pecuniary affairs. A. L. S. 1 p. 1851 Xarshall, H[umphreyl. Newcastle, Kentucky. To Crit- JUNE 16 tenden. Desires an appointment from President Fillmore; knowledge of Spanish language; con- fidentof a majorityin next congressional election; dislikes to withdraw from contest until sure of an appointment; Fillmore as a Presidential candi- date. A. L. S. 4 p. 174 PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN 1851 Xonroe, James. New York. To Crittenden. Appoint- JUNE 16 ment of naval officer at New York. A. L. S. 2 p. 1851 Winthrop, Robert C[harles]. Boston, [Massachusetts]. JUNE 25 To Crittenden. Degree of LL.D. to be conferred upon Crittenden by Harvard University; invita- tion to commencement exercises. A. L. S. 3 p. 1851 McCarty, H. Milburn. Paducah, Kentucky. To Critten- SEPr. 2 den. Desires an appointment of minor impor- tance. A. L. S. 2 p. 1851 Letcher, R[obert] P[erkins]. Norfolk, [Virginia]. To Crit- Szer. 6 tenden. Departs for Mexico; failure to have an interview with President Fillmore; endeavors to fulfill his mission; employment for Robert [Henry] Crittenden; personals. A. L. S. 4 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; 1, 355. 1861 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To Sorr. 6 Joseph Rogers Underwood. Has consented to become a candidate for U. S. Senate; does not desire to be a personal opponent of Underwood; would consider it a public rather than a personal controversy. A. L. S. 3 p. Printed: Cole- man, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; II, 140. 1851 [Crittenden, Mariia K.] Funeral expenses of. Receipts. SEPT. 8-11 6 A. D's. S. 1851 Jenifer, D[aniel]. Port Tobacco, Maryland. To Critten- SEPr. 11 den. Extends his heartfelt sympathy and con- dolence [on death of Maria K. Crittenden]. A.L.S. 2p. 1851 Whittlesey, Elisha. Washington, D. C. To Alexander SEPr. 15 H[ugh] H[olmes] Stuart. Exhaustive opinion on legality of claim of Logan Hunton for fees in prosecuting Narcisso Lopez and others for their invasion of Cuba. A. L. S. 12 p. 1851 Kay, William. U. S. S. F. Saranac, off Havana, Cuba. SErr. 16 To Frederick May. Summary of account of expedition of [Narcisso] Lopez against Cuba; death of the party among whom was [William L.] Crittenden. Extract by J. J. Crittenden. 3 p. 1851 Brown, Orlando. Frankfort, Kentucky. To Crittenden. Sjcrr. 18 Canvass for U. S. Senatorial election; probable opposition to Crittenden; personals. A. L. S. 3 p. 175 176 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1851 Temple, J. B. Frankfort, Kentucky. To Crittenden. Sr:iyr. 22 Extracts from correspondence with [Joseph Rogers] Underwood; his attitude and feelings toward Crittenden relative to contest for U. S. Senatorial election; general comment. A. L. S. 3 p. Mutilated. 1851 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Washington, [D. C.] To SErr. 28 Orlai do Brow in. Opposition of Thomas Steph- enson to Crittenden's election to U. S. Senate; personals. Copy. 2 p. 1851 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Washington, D. C. To OCT. 4 John Middleton Clayton. Personals; does not desire appointment as Secretary of State; the Commission on French spoliations. A. L. S. 1 p. CLAYTON 1851 Clayton, John M[iddleton]. Buena Vista, Delaware. To Ocr. 8 Crittenden. Urges appointment of Charles I. DuPont as Purser in U. S. SNavy; brief account of the DuPont family; their politics. A. L. S. 3 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; II, 10. 1851 [Crittenden, John Jordan]. [Washington, D. C.] To Ocr. 14 Calderon de Barca. Recent mob violence at Key West, Florida, upon Spanish subjects; their mode of procedure against the United States; certain claim of United States subjects against Spain for capture of their barque by privateers. Draft. 4 p. 1851 Xorehead, C[harles] S[laughter]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. OCr. 19 To Crittenden. Canvass for U. S. Senatorial elec- tion in Kentucky; Crittenden's opponents; legal business. A. L. S. 3 p. 1851 Clay, H[enry]. Ashland, [Kentucky]. To Benjamin Oc-r 20 Coates. Not "at liberty to sign address to legis- lature of Liberia"; desirous that independence of Liberia be recognized. Copy. 1 p. 1851 Metcalfe, Thomas. Carlisle, Kentucky. To Crittenden. cr. 22 Efforts to sell the Blue Lick property to the U. S. Government for use as asylum for old soldiers; financial status of owners of the property; failure of John B. Campbell to pass medical examina- tion [for entrance to West Point]. A. L.S. 3 p. PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN 1861 Clayton, John M[iddleton]. Buena Vista, Delaware. To OCr. 27 Crittenden. Because of ill health James C. Douglass desires his order to sail for Pacific Ocean revoked; success of Crittenden as Acting Secretary of State; if [Daniel] Webster resigns urges Crittenden to accept the office if tendered. A. L. S. 2 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crit- tenden, Phila., 1871; II, 12. 1851 Harvey, James E. Philadelphia. To Crittenden. Possi- OCT. 28 ble resignation of Daniel Webster as Secretary of State and succession of Crittenden; general appro- bation of his letter to the French Minister; dis- approval of Webster as Premier. A. L. S. 3 p. 1851 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Washington, D. C. To OCT. 29 John Middleton Clayton. Assistance in affair of [James C.] Douglass; comment on rumored resig- nation of [Daniel] Webster as Secretary of State. A. L. S. 3 p. cLAYroN 1851 Hill, H. R. W. New Orleans, [Louisiana]. To Critten- Nov. 2 den. Appoints Crittenden his attorney to collect interest on enclosed assignment of J. Hamilton. A.L.S. i p. 1851 [Crittenden, John Jordan.] Washington, [D. C.] To Nov. 2 [James E. Harvey]. His knowledge of article printed in "New York Daily Times" relative to negotiations with the French Minister. A. D'ft. 2 p. 1851 Harvey, James E. Philadelphia. To Crittenden. Ex- Nov. 5 plains his attitude as to recent newspaper ar- ticles; refuses to give [Daniel] Webster credit for work of others; political situation in Penn- sylvania. A. L. S. 3 p. 1851 Letcher, R[obert] P[erkins]. Mexico, [D. F., Mexico]. To Nov. 20 Crittenden. Desire of Barron[] to retain Crit- tenden in suit before U. S. Supreme Court; doubt as to validity of claim of John Belden against United States; suggests investigation by Presi- dent Fillmore; Letcher is tired of the country and desires leave of absence; cause of bitter op- position to Tehuantepec Treaty. A. L. S. 11 p. 1851 Peterson, Robert E. Philadelphia. To Crittenden. Nov. 25 Grieved at Crittenden's delicacy in accepting 52880'-13-12 177 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS John Bouvier's "Institutes of American Law"; death of Bouvier. A. L. S. 1 p. 1851 Brown, Orlando. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To Critten- DEC. 3 den. Devotion of Thomas F. Marshall to Crit- tenden's interests in Senatorial contest; Critten- den's real friends; urges that he answer no com- munications and leave it all to friends. A. L. S. 4 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; II, 22. 1851 Smith, J[ohn] Speed. Castle Union, [Kentucky]. To DEC. 8 Crittenden. Crittenden's Senatorial contest; op- position of the Democrats. A. L. S. 2 p. 1851 [Crittenden, John Jordan.] Washington, [D. C.] To DEC. 9 Winfield Scott. Explains his course in last Presidential campaign; allegations of Robert [Cumming] Schenck of Crittenden's influence over Scott. A. D'ft. 3 p. 1851 Schenck, James Findlay. U. S. S. S. Ohio, New York. DEC. 11 To Crittenden. Encloses letter to be forwarded to A. 0. Dayton. A. L. S. 1 p. 1851 Schenck, James Findlay. U. S. S. S. Ohio, New York. DEC. 11 To A. 0. Dayton, Washington, D. C. Claim for pay as Lieutenant Commander of U. S. Navy. A.L.S. 2p. 1851 Webster, Daniel. Washington, D. C. To R[obert] P[er- DEC. 23 kins] Letcher. Must urge upon the Mexican government that serious consequences may result if Tehuantepec Treaty is not ratified; attitude of U. S. Congress and the people; reliance upon Letcher. L. S. 2 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; II, 25. [1851] Stanly, Edward. LWashington, D. C.] To Crittenden. Nomination to fill vacancy in U. S. Supreme Court. A. L. S. I p. [1851 ] Letcher, R[obert] P[erkins]. Mexico, [D. F., Mexico]. To [DEC.] Crittenden. Desires to "get awayfromMexico;" political conditions in Mexico; impossible to have a treaty ratified by the Congress; people will take a war rather than agree to the Te- huantepec Treaty. A. L. S. 3 p. 1852 XcCarty, H. M[ilburn]. Paducah, [Kentucky]. To Crit- JAN. 1 tenden. Appreciation of Crittenden's expres- sions of good will and friendship. A. L. S. 1 p. 178 PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN 1852 Russell, William 11. Monterey, California. To Critten- JAN 1 den. His office of collector of the port unre- munerative; desires Julgeship for Southern District of California. A. L. S. 3 p. [18521 Corwin, Thomas. [Washington, D. C.] To Crittenden. [JAN. 81 Ill health; Samuel Houston and candidates at an entertainment given to [Louis] Kossuth. A. L. S. 2 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; II, 38. 1852 Anonymous. De Soto Parish, La. To Crittenden. Fears JAN. 20 the Government will be defrauded in settling the William Barr land claim. 1 p. [1852] Barr, William, et al. Notes on land grant from the Span- [JAN. 20] ish Government. 1 p. 1852 Butterfield, J[ustin]. [Washington, D. C.] To Solon Bor- JAN. 27 land. [Washington, D. C.] Ruling that a land patent can not issue to Charles P. Bertrand, because of his holding office as Receiver of Land Office. L. S. 2 p. 1852 Butterfield, J[ustin]. [Washington, D. C.] To Charles P. JAN. 27 Bertrand, Little Rock, Arkansas. The rules of the Interior Department forbid his receiving land patents. L. S. 2 p. 1852 Borland, Solon. Washington, [D. C.] To Charles P. Ber- JAN. 28 trand, Little Rock, Arkansas. Encloses letters of Justin Butterfield relative to land patents. A.L.S. 1 p. 1852 Wyse, William A. Mexico, [D. F., Mexico]. To Robert FEB. 6 Perkins Letcher. His claim against Mexican Government. L. S. 4 p. 1852 Wyse, William A. Account against the Mexican Govern- FEB. 6 ment. D. S. 1 p. 1852 XcNairy, Boyd. Nashville, Tennessee. To Crittenden. FEB. 8 Pleased at Crittenden's offering an appointment to his son; loss of his own position; Whigs of Tennessee. L. S. 2 p. 1852 Bertrand, Charles P. Little Rock, Arkansas. To J[ustinj FEB. 14 Butterfield. Ile has located, and improved his land, and gross injustice and pecuniary loss will result if patents are refused him. Copy. 4 p. 1852 Bertrand, C[harles] P. Little Rock, [Arkansas]. To Crit- FEB. 16 tenden. Encloses papers relative to refusal of Commissioner of Land Office, Justin Butterfield, 17,9 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS to grant a land patent; reasons given; desires assistance. A. L. S. 2 p. 1852 Rives, George W. Paris, Illinois. To Crittenden. De- FEB. 23 sires a clerkship under the Administration; ill health; politics. A. L. S. 3 p. 1852 Kennedy, J[ohn] P[endleton]. Baltimore, [Maryland]. To FEB. 25 Crittenden. Recommends appointment of [Jonathan] Meredith as Judge of the U. S. Circuit Court; his qualifications and character. A.L.S. 3p. 1852 Xeredith, J[onathan]. New York. To Crittenden. De- F1El 25. sires to succeed Upton S. Heath as Judge of the U. S. Circuit Court. A. L. S. 1 p. 1852 Hawes, R[ichard]. Paris, Kentucky. To Crittenden. FEB. 26 State Whig convention for Presidential nominee; majority for [Millard] Fillmore as President and Crittenden as Vice President; anti-Kossuth feel- ing in the State; Cassius [Marcellus] Clay's [Louis] Kossuth speech. A. L. S. 2 p. 1862 Wintersmith, R. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To Crittenden. FEB1. 27 State Whig Convention; Crittenden's refusal to become Presidential candidate; nomination of Millard Fillmore; locals. A. L. S. 4 p. 1852 Todd, C[harles] S[cott]. To Daniel Webster. Claim for FEB. 28 certain expenses while U. S. Minister to Russia, precedence. A. L. S. 2 p. 1852 Defrees, John D[ougherty]. Indianapolis, Indiana. To FEB. 2S Crittenden. Success of Whig state convention; nominate Winfield Scott; quiet as to slavery; comment. A. L. S. 1 p. 1852 Anonymous. To [Crittenden]. Proposed rebellion of the MAR. 1 Mormons; details of the plot. 4 p. 1862 Crockett, J. B. Mexico, [D. F., Mexico.] To Crittenden. MAR. 2 On his way to California; difficulty between Buckingham Smith and [Robert Perkins] Letcher; fears Smith will endeavor to embarrass Letcher. A. L. S. 4 p. 1862 Winthrop, Robert C[harles]. Boston, [Massachusetts]. To MAR. 3 Crittenden. Encloses copies of speeches which Crittenden should read. A. L. S. 2 p. 1852 Tuthill, Louisa C. Princeton, [New Jersey]. To Crit- MAR. 11 tenden. Receipt of "Washington Birthday" pamphlet; general comment. A. L. S. 3 p. 180 PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN 1852 Davis, Charles Augustus. New York. To Critte'nden. MAR. 27 Effect of Crittenden's Washington birthday oration; comment on next Presidential candi- (late. A. L. S. 4 p. 1852 XcDuffie, J. Thomas. Du Buque, Iowa. To Crittenden. MAr. 31 Will leave " for the woods " [Minnesota]; Eugene [Crittenden] one of the party. A. L. S. 1 p. 1852 Neill, A. Sequin, Texas. To Crittenden. Removal of APR. 4 postmaster requested. A. L. S. 2 p. 1852 Fillmore, Millard. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. APR. 17 Desires opinion relative to President's right to pardon persons imprisoned for assisting slaves to escape. L. S. 2 p. 1852 Powell, L[azarus] W[hitehead]. Frankfort, Kentucky. MAY 6 To Crittenden. Fees due in suit of the Major Barbour against the Paul Jones. A. L. S. 2 p. 1852 Winthrop, Robert C[harles]. Boston, [Massachusetts]. MAY 13 To Crittenden. Personals; coming Presidential nomination. A. L. S. 5p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; II, 36. 1852 Barney, John. Washington, [D. C.] To President [Mil- MAY 14 lard Fillmore]. Insolence and impertinence of M. [le comte de] Sarteges. Barney has reported him to his Government. Copy. 3 p. 1852 Letcher, R[obert] P[erkins]. Mexico; [D. F., Mexico] To JUNE 4 Crittenden. Desires to be recalled; doubt as to a satisfactory treaty; certain claims against United States; a contingent fee for Crittenden. A. L. S. 4 p. 1852 Davis, Charles Augustus. New York. To Crittenden. JUNE 8 General discussion of canvass for Presidential nomination. A. L. S. 4 p. 1852 Underwood, J[oseph] R[ogers]. Washington, [D. C.] To JUNE 19 Crittenden. Division in Whig party may result in nomination of Crittenden for President; ap- probation of [Henry] Clay. A. L. S. 1 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; II, 37. 1852 Brea, Ameal. Frankfort, Kentucky. To Crittenden. His JUNE 22 imprisonment; ill health; petition to be par- doned. A. L. S. 4 p. 11852] Parmalee, T[heodore] N. Buffalo, New York. To Crit- JULY 6 tenden. [Winfield] Scott's presence at anniver- 181 LIBRARY OF CONGBESB sarv of battle of Lundy's Lane would be im- politic. A. L. S. 1 p. 1862 Adams, Benjamin A. Louisville, [Kentucky]. To [Albert JULY 9 T. Burnley]. Encloses invitation to [John Jor- dan] Crittenden to deliver an eulogy on the Life of [Henry] Clay, at Louisville. A. L. S. 2 p. 1852 Walden et al. t's. Proctor et al. Opinion of the Circuit JULY 12 Court, of the 8th Kentucky District. Copy. 118 p. 1862 Brown, Orlando. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To Critten- JULY 22 den. Reasons why Crittenden should be ap pointed to fill vacancy on U. S. Supreme Bench; his right to the appointment. A. L. S. 2 p. 1852 Adams, Benjamin A. Louisville, [Kentucky]. To Crit- JULY 31 tenden. Personal gratification that Crittenden will deliver eulogy on life of [Henry] Clay; apol- ogy for Adams's injustice to Crittenden. A. L. S. :1 p. 1852 Adams, Benjamin A. Louisville, [Kentucky]. To Crit- JULY 31 tenden. September 29 is the day appointed for Crittenden's eulogy on life of [Henry] Clay. A. L.S. 2p. 1852 Coleman, Ann Claray. [Frankfort, Kentucky.] To Crit- JULY 31 tenden. Family matters. A. L. S. 2 p. [1852] Barston, H. F. [Washington, D. C.] To Crittenden. [JULY ] Appreciation of Crittenden's treatment of him. A.L.S. 2p. 1852 Lewis, C'harles D. New York. To Hamilton Fish. Claim AVG. 30 for pay as Deputy Inspector of Revenue; cir- cumstances of his appointment; revenues col- lected. A. L. S. 2 p. 1852 Fish, Hamilton. New York. To Crittenden. Claim of SEPr 17 [Charles D.] Lewis [for pay as Deputy Inspector of Revenues]. A. L. S. 1 p. 1852 Toombs, R[obert]. Washington, Georgia. To Critten- Ocr. 9 den. Claim of Genl. Watson; politics dull in Georgia; [Winfield] Scott can not carry the state. A.L.S. 2p. 1852 Todd, C[harles] S[cott]. Shelbyville, Kentucky. To [Crit- Ocr 14 tenden]. Claim for expenses while U. S. Minister toRussia. A.L.S. 1p. 1852 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Washington, [D. C.] To Ocr. 28 Ann Mary Coleman. Personals relative to Crit- tenden Coleman. A. L. S. 3 p. 182 PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN 1852 Train, George Francis. Boston, Massachusetts. To Crit- Nov. 16 tenden. Introduces Samuel F. Train who de- sires pursership in the U. S. Navy; personals. A. I,. S. 2 p. [1852] Fillmore, Millard. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. [Nov. I Encloses portion of message to be rewritten. Copy. 1 p. [18521 Toombs, Robert]. Roanoke Plantation, Georgia. To DEC. 5 Crittenden. Outcome of Presidential election; Legal matters; [Franklin Pierce followers were] a dirty set of gamesters; Gen. [Winfield] Scott's supporters were canting hypocrites; prefers preservation of the lUnion even if by the de- struction of the Whig party. A. L. S. 2 p. 1852 Letcher, R[obert] P[erkins]. Frank[fort, Kentucky]. To DEC. 18 Crittenden. Sincerity of [Landaff] Watson An- drews in recent Senatorial election; social life in Kentucky; recent Presidential election. A. L. S. 7 p. 1853 Powell, Lievin] M[yne]. Washington, [D. C.] To [Rob- JAN. 15 ert] Toombs. Condition of horses for sale by estate of late [Charles W.] Morgan. A. L. S. 2 p. 1853 Toombs, R[obert]. [Washington, D. C.] To Crittenden. JAN. 16 Arrangements with SMrs. [Charles W.] Morgan. A.L.S. 1 p. 1853 Clayton, John M[iddleton]. Buena Vista, Delaware. To JAN. 24 Crittenden. The Bulwer-Clavton Treatv and Lewis Cass; praise for Crittenden. A. L. S. 3 p. 1853 Letcher, R[obert] P[erkins]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To JAN. 25 Crittenden. Social life; joke on Orlando Brown; urges Crittenden not to accept office under Presi- dent Pierce. A. L. S. 4 p. [1853] Wilkins, William. IHomewood. To Crittenden. Per- JAN. sonals; marriage of Crittenden. A. L. S. 3 p. 1853 Buchanan, James. Wheatland, [Pennsylvania]. To Crit- FEB. 2 tenden. Desire to remain in private life; Crit- tenden's marriage. Copy. 1 p. 1853 Hite Small. Bill to Crittenden for carpet. 1 p. MAY 30 1853 Hite, W. C. Louisville, Kentucky. Receipt to Critten- JULY 5 den in settlement of account. A. D. S. I p. 183 184 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1853 Johnson, M[adison] C. Lexington, [Kentucky]. To Crit- JULY 23 tenden. Suggests successor of late John Mc- Kinley of U. S. Supreme Court. A. L. S. I p. 1853 XcFarland, John S. Owensboro, [Kentucky]. To Crit- O(e. 1 tenden. Canvass for state and U. S. Senatorial election. A. L. S. 3 p. 1853 Tucker, Beverly. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. OCt. 17 Appreciation for Crittenden's kindness; news- paper articles on Free-soil party. A. L. S. 1 p. 1853 Smith, J[ohnj Speed. Castle Union, [Kentucky]. To- OCT. 1S Crittenden. Senatorial election; letter of [James] Guthrie; state politics. A. L. S. 2 p. 1853 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Indianapolis, Indiana. To DEC 6 Elizabeth Crittenden. Court matters; Ole Bull. Copy. 1 p. 1854 Scott, Winfield. New York. To Crittenden. Applica- JAN. 7 cation of Major Alexander; Scott's bill before Congress; asks aid. A. L. S. 4 p. 1854 Smith, G[ustavus] W[oodson]. West Point, New York. JAN. 29 To Crittenden. Applicant for commission as field officer; desires assistance. A. L. S. 2 p. 1854 Benton, Thomas H[art]. To Crittenden. Receipt of JAN. 30 statements from Crittenden and [John Middleton] Clayton; country to be convulsed and Henry Clay's labor buried with him. Copy. 1 p. [1854] N[icholas], S[amuel] S[mith]. [Louisville, Kentucky.] [FEB 51 To Crittenden. Rumor of repeal of Missouri Compromise in the Nebraska bill; the South wants quiet on the slavery question. A. L. S. 2 p. 1854 Dixon, Archibald. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. FEB. 7 Organization of Nebraska and Kansas, with repeal of Missouri Compromise; Crittenden as Presidential candidate; warns him not to com- mit himself in speeches. A. L. S. 2 p. Print- ed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1878; II, 101. 1854 Grinnell, Mfoses] H[icks]. New York. To Crittenden. FEB. 22 Gratified with Crittenden's stand on the Ne- braska Bill. A. L. S. 3 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; II, 101. [1854] Grinnell, Moses H[icks]. New York. To Crittenden. FEB. 23 Approves course taken toward Nebraska bill; names others who concur. A. L. S. 2 p. PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN 1854 Johnson, J[ames] L. Owensboro, [Kentucky]. To Crit- FEB. 23 tenden. Requests letter of introduction for Dr. Howard who leaves for New Orleans, Louis- iana. A. L. S. 1 p. 1854 Xorris, Marcella. Richmond, [Virginia]. To Crittenden. FEB. 23 Death of her husband; employment of children; desires pecuniary aid. A. L. S. 4 p. 1854 Cabell, E[dward] C[arrington]. Washington, [D. C.] To FEB 24 Crittenden. Urges Crittenden not to commit himself on the Nebraska Bill. A. L. S. 2 p. 1854 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, [Kentuckv]. To MASR. 6 Presley Ewing, Washington, D. C. Question of admission and slavery should be left to the states as substitute for Missouri Compromise; South should not disregard the compromise. A. L. S. 1 p. Endorsed "Reply by telegraph to Mir. Ewing's telegraphic despatch." Printed: Cole, man, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; II, 103. 1854 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Maryland]. MAR. 7 To Crittenden. Sends Maryland memorial for the opinion of the Kentucky legislature; negro phrensy. A. L. S. 1 p. 1854 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To MAR. 7 Archibald Dixon. Has no aspirations to be Presidential candidate; opinion on questions arising from the Nebraska bill. A. L. S. Marked "Copy." 6 p. Also Copy. 6 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; I, 102. 1854 Corwin, Thomas. Lebanon, [Ohio]. To Crittenden. Ne- MAR. 10 braska bill and Missouri Compromise; wants to know Crittenden's position toward Presidency. A. L. S. 2 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crit- tenden, Phila., 1871; II, 104. 1854 Johnston, J. C. [Louisville, Kentucky.] To Crittenden. MAR. 12 Visit of Millard Fillmore to Kentucky and his reception. A. L. S. 2 p. 1854 Johnston, J. C. and 2 others. Louisville, [Kentucky]. To MAR. 12 Crittenden. Desire to know if Millard Fillmore will accept a public dinner in his honor. A. L. S. 2 p. 1854 Ward, Matthew F. Elizabetlhtown, [Kentucky]. To MAR. 17 Crittenden. Accepts Crittenden's offer to defend him. A. L. S. 3 p. 185 186 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1854 Ward, R[obert] J. Louisville, [Kentucky]. To Critten- MAR. 18 den. Acceptance of Crittenden's offer to defend Matthew F. Ward. A. L. S. 2 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; II, 105. 1854 Scott, W[infield]. New York. To Crittenden. Ken- M.iR 21 tucky Legislature's resolution to Congress recom- mending rank of lieutenant general for Scott; public sentiment; personals. A. L. S. 4 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; II. 105. 1854 Smith, Persifor F[razer]. Corpus Christi, Texas. To MARi. 21 Lorenzo Thomas. Recommends leave of ab- sence be granted 'Major G[eorge] B[ibb] Crit- tenden and Lieut. Jerome [Napoleon] Bonaparte. Copy. 2 p. 1854 Scott, W[infield]. New York. To Crittenden. Leave of MIAR. 28 absence for Major [George Bibb] Crittenden; bill in New York legislature recommending advanced rank for Scott. A. L. S. 4 p. Printed: Cole- man, Life of Crittenden, Phila.. 1S71; II, 117. 1854 Ward, Matthew F. Elizabethtown, [Kentucky]. To APR 1 Crittenden. Wishes to know if lhe may publish the fact that lie will be defended by Crittenden. A.L.S. 2p. 1854 Scott, Winfield. New York. To Crittenden. Leave re- APR. 3 quested by Major [George Bibb] Crittenden and Lieut. [Jerome Napoleon] Bonaparte; little hope of advancement in rank of Scott; political gossip. Copy. 4 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; II, 106. 1854 Sanders, George N. London, [England]. To Crittenden. APR. 7 His confirmation by U. S. Senate as Consul at London; income of the office; the Greek move- ment; personals. A. L. S. 4 p. [1854] Ward, Mattlhew F. Elizabethtown, [Kentucky]. To APR 10 Crittenden. Requests Crittenden's presence a few (lays before Ward's trial; gratitude and con- fidence. A. L. S. 1 p. [1854] [Crittenden, John Jordan.] Memorandum relative to [APR. 271 argument of [Sylvester] Harris in trial of Matthew F. Ward. A. D. 1 p. 1854 Griffith, Isaac S. et al. V8. Bogart et al. Opinion in the APR. case. 17 p. PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN [1854] Ward, Robert J., Jr. Testimony given at trial of Matthew [APR.I F. Ward. 5. P. [1854] Ward, Matt[hew] F. Memorandum of testimony taken [APR I at his trial for killing [William H. G. Butler]. A.D. 3p. 1854 Griffith et al. vs. Bogart et al. United States Circuit [APnR Court, St. Louis, Missouri. Action in ejectment. Opinion of Judge [Robert W.] Wells. II p. 1854 Corwine, R[ichard] M. Cincinnati, [Ohio]. To Ciitten- MAY 22 den. Article in the Cincinnati "Gazette" de- fending Crittenden for being counsel for Mat- thew F. Ward; heartily approves Crittenden's action. A. L. S. 2 p. 1854 [Crittenden, John Jordan.] Frankfort, Kentucky. To MAY 29 Anderson. Reasons for his voluntarv offer to act as counsel for Matthew F. Ward. A. L. First 4 P. only. 1854 Crittenden, A[lexander] P. San Francisco, [California]. MAY 29 To Crittenden. Crittenden to act as counsel in land suits appealed to U. S. Supreme Court from California; position of S. W. Inge. A. L. S. 3 p. 1854 Drake, John J. New York. To Crittenden. Acknowl- JUNE 1 edges a favor. A. L. S. 1 p. 1854 [Crittenden, John Jordan.] Frankfort, [Kentuckv]. To JUNE 2 Anderson. His right and duty by profession to act as counsel for Matt[hew] F. Ward: circum- stances of the case. A. D'ft. 6 p. 1834 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Blue Lick, [Kentucky]. To JULY 14 Elizabeth Crittenden. Personals. A. L. S. 2 p. 1854 Stephens, Joseph L. Boonville, Missouri. To Crittenden. AUG. 25 Invitation to speak at fair of the Missouri State Agriculture Society. A. L. S. 3 p. 1854 Hunton, Logan. Danville, [Kentuckv]. To Crittenden. SEPT. 22 Necessity of a Whig leader in Congress; suggests that Crittenden advise the Party on the slavery question. A. L. S. 3 p. 1854 Toombs, R[obert]. Washington, Georgia. To Crittenden. Ocr. 13 Encloses invitation to speak at fair of the Georgia Agricultural Society. A. L. S. 1 p. 1854 Carneal, Thomas D[avis]. Cincinnati. [Ohio]. To Crit- Ocr. 25 tenden. False rumor of loss of monev bv Car- neal's son Louis on a bet that [George H.] 187 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS Pendleton would be elected; personals. A. L. S. 1 p. 1854 Scott, Winfield. New York. To Crittenden. Condo- Nov. 9 lence on death of J. J. Crittenden, Jr.; delight in New York election; is done with politics except for the preservation of the Union. A. L. S. 4 p. 1854 Benson, J. S[eth]. Cincinnati, [Ohio]. To Crittenden, Nov. 13 Asks advise about a legal career for himself. giving data relative to his preparation. A. L. S. 3 p. 1854 Pintard, John Ml. Rodney, Mississippi. To Crittenden. Nov. 21 Inquiry about case before the U. S. Supreme Court. A. L. S. 2 p. 1854 Thrasher, J. B. Port Gibson, Mississippi. To Crittenden. Nov 22 Desires to retain Crittenden as counsel before the U. S. Supreme Court; legal matters. A. L. S. 3 p. [1854] Jenefer, D[aniel]. Baltimore, [Maryland]. To Critten- den. Crittenden's and [James G.] Birney's abuse; may abuse Jenefer as much as they like. A.L.S. ip. 1855 Wing, Charles F. Greenville, Kentucky. To Crittenden. JAN. 1 Wing's services in U. S. Army in 1812-13; ex- penditures; claim for bounty land. A. L. S. 3 p. 1855 Letcher, R[obert] P[erkins]. Frankfort, Kentucky. To JAN. 16 Crittenden. Publication of Crittenden's letter to members of the Kentucky Bar; gossip and personals. A. L. S. 4 p. 1855 Thrasher, J. B. Port Gibson, Mississippi. To Crittenden. JAN. 22 Payment of fees; incloses briefs. A. L. S. 2 p. 1855 Chana, et al. V8. United States. Confirmation of land JAN. 23 claims by Board of Commissioners of California. Copy. 3 p. With map, 1 p., and printed-form filled-in certificate, 1 p., by Johm C. Hays, Sur- veyor Gen'l of Cal. Seal attached. 1855 Letcher, R[obert] P[erkins]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To JAN. 25 Crittenden. Personals; Know-nothings on the increase; possible candidates for Governor; gos- sip. A. L. S. 4 p. 1855 Letcher, R[obert] P[erkins]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To JAN. 29 Crittenden. Local matters; growth of Know- nothing party not so great; gossip. A. L. S. 3 p. 188 PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN 1855 [Letcher, Robert Perkins.] Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To FEB. 25 Crittenden. Progress of his suit in the courts; actions of the Know-nothings. A. L. S. 4 p. 1855 Ward, R[obert] J. New Orleans, Louisiana. To Critten- MAR. 27 den. Sends a gift as a token of friendship and gratitude. A. L. S. 2 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; II, 11 0. 1855 Wing, Freeman. La 1line, Missouri. To Crittenden. APR. 21 Receipts from sale of real estate. A. L. S. I p. 1855 Blair, 'M[ontgomery]. Washington, D. C. To Critten- APR. 24 den. Forwards a draft received from California. A.L.S. ip. [1855] Ward, Matt[hew] F. Cannelton, Indiana. To Critten- MAY 1 den. Gratitude to Crittenden; asks aid in vin- dicating himself before the public; is on his way to Helena, Arkansas. A. L. S. 4 p. 1855 Weir, James. Owensborough, [Kentuckv]. To Critten- MAY 4 den. Transfer of certain stock to the estate of Robert Triplett. A. L. S. 1 p. 1855 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To MAY 5 Robert J. Ward. Receipt of silver plate; holds it as token of friendship and a testimony of loyalty. A. D'ft S. 2 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; II, 111. 1855 Blair, MI[ontgomery]. Washington, D. C. To Crittenden. MAY 7 Fee in [John Charles] Fremont case. A. L. S. 1 p. 1855 Kennedy, Jos[eph] C[amp] Giriffith]. Washington, [D. C.] MAY 8 To Crittenden. Land warrant will be issued to Crittenden; hopes Crittenden will be Presidential nominee; probable defeat of [Henry Alexander] Wise in Virginia; trouble in President Pierce's cabinet over Kansas question. A. L. S. 2 p. 1855 Newby, John L. Wheeling, [Virginia]. To Crittenden. MAY 12 Statistics showing probable majority for Ameri- can party in Virginia's next election. A. L. S. 2 p. 1855 Arsnden, J. Versailles, Kentucky. To Crittenden. En- MAY 14 closes nccount against E[ugene] W. Crittenden. A.L.S. ip. 1855 Blair, M[ontgomery]. Washington, D. C. To Crittenden. MAY 18 Payment of fee due Crittenden as counsel for [John Charles] Frmont. A. L. S. 2 p. 189 190 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1855 Blair, MN[ontgomery]. Washington, D. C. To Crittenden. MIAY 28 Encloses draft on John Cook. A. L. S. I p. [1865] Burnley, Anlbert] T. Philadelphia. To Crittenden. Dc- [JuNE 2] sires copy of Crittenden's letter to [Archibald] Dixon [of Mar. 7, 1854]; Missouri Compromise; fugitive slaves; necessity of a party compromise. A. L. S. 1 p. 1855 Blair, Nt[ontgomery]. Washington, D. C. To Crit- JUNE 8 tenden. Balance of fee due Crittenden; desire of [John Charles] Frdmont to have report of Crit- ten(len's argument. A. L. S. 3 p. 1855 Burnley, A[lbert] T. Philadelphia. To Crittenden. The JUNE 12 [Know-nothing] convention at Philadelphia; their platform; personal ambition of delegates; praise for Kentucky delegation. A. L. S. 3 p. 1855 Semple i'8. United States. In the United States District JUtLY 5 Court for Northern California. Decree con- firming claim of petitioner to land. Copy. 3 p. 1855 Boyd, James R. Son. Account against the U. S. JULY 8 receipted to Lieut. E[ugene] W[ilkinson] Crit- tenden. Copy. I p. 1855 Virginia American Party. Lynchburg, Virginia. To AUG 20 Crittenden. Invitation to convention at Lynch- burg. L. S. by a committee of 12. 1855 Pennsylvania Railroad Company. Account against the AUG 25 U. S. receipted to Lieut. E[ugene] W[ilkinson] Crittenden. Copy. 1 p. 1855 Elder, John. Account against the U. S. receipted to SEPT. 22 Lieut. E[ugene] W[ilkinson] Crittenden. Copy. 1 p. 1855 Reynolds, J[ames] N. New York. To Crittenden. Doubts Ocr. 5 whether or not Crittenden should attend the American Convention in New York; comment on Presidential canvass. A. L. S. 3 p. 1855 Armstrong, William MI. Staunton, Virginia. To G[ar- Ocr. 5 rett] J[esse] Pendergrast. Retirement of Arm- strong; desires to know circumstances. Copy. 1 p. 1855 Pendergrast, G[arrett] J[esse]. Warrenton, Virginia. To Ocr. 8 William M. Armstrong. Refers Armstrong to Navy Department for information; broken friendship. Copy. 1 p. PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN 1855 Armstrong, William M. Staunton, Virginia. To G[arrett] OCm 15 J[esse] Pendergrast. His feelings and result of retirement from U. S. Navy; has been unjustly treated. Copy. 3 p. 1855 Armstrong, William M. Staunton, Virginia. To G[arrett] OCT. 22 J[esse] Pendergrast. Comment on recent pro- motions and retirements in the U. S. Navy; criticises navy board. Copy. 4 p. 1855 Klopfer, II[enry] A. [Washington, D. C.] To Crittenden. Ocr. 26 Sends package of private letters found in U. S. Attorney General's Office. A. L. S. 1 p. 1855 Wilson, John S. Lexington, [Kentucky]. To Crittenden. Nov. 3 Bill for charges paid on transportation of bust. A. L. S. I p. 1855 Letcher, R[obert] P[erkins]. Frankfort. [Kentucky]. To Nov. 30 Crittenden. Detailed account of the Louisville mass meeting; various speakers; local matters. A.L.S. 4 p. 1855 Armstrong, William 'M. Norfolk, [Virginia]. To J[ames] DEC. 3 'M[urray] Mason and R[obert] 'M[ercerl T[alia- ferro] Hunter. Relationship between members of Navy board; recent retirements and promo- tions. Copy. 4 p. 1855 Armstrong, William 'M. Norfolk, [Virginia]. To C[or- nelius] K[inchiloe] Stribling. Feels that he has been wronged by the navy board; partiality in promotions and retirements. Copy. 4 p. Letcher, R[obert] P[erkins]. Frankfort, Ky. To Critten- den. Difficulty in Kentucky House of Repre- sentatives in electing speaker; opposes leader- ship of H[umphrey] Marshall; political activity of Philip Swigert in Kentucky; locals. A. L. S. 4 p. Russell, William H. Harrisonville, Missouri. To Crit- tenden. Favors Crittenden as Presidential can- didate; chances of election. A. L. S. 3 p. Sands, B[enjamin] F[ranklin]. Washington, D. C. To Charles Morris. Invention for examining bot- tom of the sea. Copy. I p. Bache, Atlexander] D[allas]. [Washington, D. C.] To James Guthrie. Invention of B[enjamin] F[ranklin] Sands for examining bottom of the sea; its advantages. Copy. 1 p. DEC. 4 1855 DEC. 13 1855 DEC. 18 1855 DEC. 19 1855 DEC. 20 191 192 LIBPARY OF CONGRESS 1855 Park, G. J. Leavenworth, Kansas. To Crittenden and DEC. 20 John B. Thompson. Mob violence at recent election; aid refused by U. S. troops; expects aid from Congress; although a slaveholder op- poses the principle: denounces the governor's address to the people." A. L. S. 3 p. 1855 Armstrong, William M. Norfolk, [Virginia]. To Crit- Dec. 21 tenden. Has been unjustly retired from U. S. Navy, asks aid. A. L. S. 1 p. 1855 Ballenger, Frank. Mississippi Rapids, Iowa. To Crit- DEC. 24 tenden. Peaceful family life; fears repeal of Missouri Compromise. A. L. S. 2 p. 1855 Burnley, Albert] T. Frankfort, Kentucky. To Crit- DEC. 24 tenden. Trouble in electingspeakerofKentucky House of Representatives; suggests a plan of compromise; Kentucky politics; local matters; personals. A. L. S. 5 p. 1855 Washington, G. P. [Washington, D. C.] To B[enjamin] DEC. 24 F[ranklin] Sands. Order for delivery of speci- men tubes. Copy. I p. 1855 Sessions v8. Pintard. Brief for defendant by Critten- DEC. 24 den. Printed copy. I p. 1855 Jenkins, Thornton A. Washington, [D. C.] To B[enja- DEC. 25 min] F[ranklin] Sands. Recommendation of the specimen tube. Copy. 1 p. 1855 Xorris, C[harles]. [Washington, D. C.] To John Len- DEC. 25 thall. Recommends use of specimen tubes in- vented by [Benjamin Franklin] Sands. Copy. 1 p. 1855 Letcher, R[obert] P[erkins]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To DEC. 27 Crittenden. Canvass for Presidential nominee; political gossip; personals. A. L. S. 4 p. 1855 Bache, A[lexander] D[allas]. [Washington, D. C.] To DEC. 27 B[enjamin] F[ranklin] Sands. Recommends his specimen tubes in coast survey work. Copy. 1 p. 1855 Griffith et al V8. Bogert et al. In the Supreme Court of DEC. United States. Brief. 25 p. and copy of deed. 4 p. 1855 Culberson, William B., v8. the owners of the steamer DEC. Southern Bell. Opinion of the Supreme Court of the U. S. Printed. 4 p. [1855] Kansas: Laws. Resolutions in U. S. Senate and House of Representatives relative to. D'ft. 7 p. PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN3 [1856] Ringgold, Cadwalader. Report of cruise to the Orient for scientific purposes. Incomplete. p. 4-79. [1855] Kentucky, 3d Congressional District. List of " 1st Class Citizens," giving post-office address, with occa- sional remarks. 24 p. 1856 Winthrop, Riobert] C[harles]. Boston, Massachusetts. JAN. 4 To Crittenden. Introduces Charles G[reeley] Loring; his character and qualifications. A. L. S. I P. 1856 Burnley, A[lbert] T. Frankfort, [Kentucky.] To Critten- JAN. 7 den. Crittenden's pretensions for Presidential nomination growing in favor; urges publication of his letter to [Archibald] Dixon on Nebraska question; Crittenden should come out as leader of American party in Congress; sentiments of [George Denison] Prentice. A. L. S. 3 p. 1856 Griffith's heirs vs. Bogert et al. Brief and argument for JAN. 8 appellants before U. S. Supreme Court. D'ft. 20 p. 1856 Philadelphia, Board of Trade. Resolutions approving JAN. 21 use of specimen tube invented b3 B[enjamin] F[ranklin] Sands. Copy. 1 p. 1856 Philadelphia, Board of Underwriters. Resolutions to JAN. 21 Congress approving use of specimen tubes in- vented by B[enjamin] F[ranklin] Sands. Copy. I P. 1856 Wilson, A. L. Natchez, [Mississippi.] To Crittenden. JAN. 22 Desires to retain Crittenden as counsel in U'. S. Supreme Court for defendants in case of Culbert- son v8. owners of the Steamer Southern Belle. A.L.S. 1 p. 1856 Davis, Garrett. Paris, [Kentucky.] To Albert T. Burn- JAN. 27 ley. Davis's position toward [John Jordan] Crit- tenden; political activity of Humphrey Mar- shall; Davis's ambition for Presidential nomina- tion; opposed to George Law. Copy. 4 p. 1856 Burnley, A[lbert] T. Frankfort, [Kentucky.] To Critten- JAN. 28 den. Know-nothing Convention at Frankfort; aspirations of [Garrett] Davis and his eventual defeat; position taken by Crittenden's friends; bitter contest expected at election; delegates elected to national convention. A. L. S. 16 p. 62880-13-13 193 194 [1856] [JAN.] [1856] [JAN.] LIBRARY OF CONGRESS Fr6mont, [John Charles] v8 United States. Statement of the case. A. D. S. by Crittenden. 5 p. Fr6mont, John C[harles] vs. United States. Brief. 78 p. 1856 Fall, P. S. Frankfort, [Kentucky.] To Crittenden. Re- FET. I ceipt of [President's] message; political com- ments. A. L. S. 3 p. 1856 Russell, William 11. Harrisonville, Missouri. To Critten- FEB 4 den. Politics; presidential canvass; feels cer- tain Crittenden could be elected if nominated. A.L.S. 3p. 1856 Bramlett, Thomas E. Columbia, Kentucky. To Critten- FEB. 5 den. Has been appointed delegate at large to National convention, and desires information; His motive and principles. A. L. S. 3 p. 1856 Seaton, W[illiam] W[inston]. To Crittenden. Joshua FEB. 6 Shaw's claim allowed by Congress, and later de- creased by Secretary of War; wants full amount. A.L.S. 1 p. 1856 Burnley, A[lbert] T. Frankfort, [Kentucky.] To Critten- FEB. 8 den. Correspondence with [Garrett] Davis; State politics; expects a speech from Crittenden in near future. A. L. S. 2 p. 1856 Davis, Garrett. Paris, [Kentucky.] To Albert T. Burn- FEB. 8 ley. Burnley should attend Know-nothing con- vention in Philadelphia; his regard for Critten- den; course pursued by Humphrey Marshall; desire for harmony. Copy. 4 p. 1856 Shaffner, Tal. P. New York. To Crittenden. Sends FEB 10 printed copy of his response to the attack on him by the London "Times" relative to his article on conditions in Russia. A. L. S. on back of the printed leaflet. 4 p. in all. 1856 Burnley, A[lbert] T. Frankfort, [Kentucky.] To Crit- FEB. 11 tenden. Humiliation of [Garrett] Davis; per- sonals. A. L. S. 1 p. 1856 Harvey, John. Roanoke, Missouri. To Crittenden. Ad- FEB. 12 vance in value of Missouri lands; has offer to buy Crittenden's land. A. L. S. 1 p. 1856 Armstrong, William M. Norfolk, [Virginia.] To Crit- FEB. 13 tenden. Correspondence with Virginia Senators relative to his retirement from U. S. Navy. A.L.S. Ip. PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN 1866 Armstrong, William M. Norfolk, [Virginia.] To Crit- FEB. 18 tenden. Sends copies of correspondence [with Garrett Jesse Pendergrast]. A. L. S. 1 p. 1856 Armstrong, William M. Norfolk, [Virginia.] To Crit- FEB. 19 tcnden. Criticises navy board for retirement of certain officers. A. L. S. 3 p. 1856 Armstrong, William 'I. Norfolk, [Virginia.] To Crit- FEB. 19 tenden. Channels used in sending remonstrance to U. S. Senate. A. L. S. 1 i). 1856 Hopkins, A. F. Mobile, [Alabama.] To Crittenden. FEB. 22 Crittenden for President; effect of slave holding nominee on election; conventions in the state. A. L. S. 41' 1856 Robertson, G[eorge]. Lexington, [Kentucky.] To Crit- MAR. 8 tenden. Action of [Garrett] Davis at Frankfort Convention; nominations at Philadelphia ac- ceptable; sends copy of speech. A. L. S. 2 p. 1856 Carneal, Thomas D[avis]. Frankfort, [Kentucky.] To MAR. 17 Crittenden. Recommends Capt. [Benjamin Franklin] Sands. A. L. S. 1 p. 1856 American Party, Committee of Grand Council. Frank- MAR. 18 fort, Kentucky. To the Subordinate Councils. Circular calling conventions for nomination of judges and attorneys by a committee, 7 names. Printed. 1 p. 1856 Pendergrast, G[arrett] J[esse]. Norfolk, Virginia. To MAR. 21 Crittenden. Certain papers called for by U. S. Senate; his position on the "Retiring Board" of U. S. Navy. A. L. S. 3 p. 1856 Benyesse, Jose L. Deed, as administrator of estate of APR. 20 Antonio Maria Armijo. to Solomon Heydenfeldt. Copy. 13 p. With seal of the county recorder and also of the District Court of Solano County, California. 1856 Semple, C. D. San Francisco, [California.] To Crit- APR. 21 tenden. Instructions as to his case before the U. S. Supreme Court. A. L. S. 1 p. 1856 Potter, Woodbury. Bordentown, New Jersey. To Crit- APR. 24 tenden. Incapacity of [Cornelius Kinchiloel Stribling as naval officer; services of [William Branford] Shubrick in Navy. A. L. S. 3 p. 1856 Dunscomb, William E. Jefferson City, Missouri. To Crit- APR. 29 tenden. Account against Crittenden for taxes. A.L.S. 2p. 195 196 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1856 Letcher, R[obert] P[erkins]. Frankfort, [Kentuckyl. To Api 29 Crittenden. Sends application for bounty land warrant for services in war of 1812; his enlist- ment; personals and gossip. A. L. S. 3 p. 1856 Levy, UT[riah] P[hillips]. New York. To Crittenden. In- MAY ] justice (lone by the "Board of fifteen;" service in U. S. Navy, and requests for sea service; com- ment on an investigation. A. L. S. 5 p. 1866 Smith, J[ohn] Speed. Baltimore, [Maryland]. To Crit- !MAY 6 tenden. Laws of Great Britain on the retire- ment of naval officers; denounces recent acts of Congress. A. L. S. 3 p. Also printed Regula- tions for Retirement in English Navy. 4 p. 1856 Park, G. J. Leavenworth, Kansas. To Crittenden. De- MAY 20) plorable condition of affairs in Kansas; (lepreda- tions of proslavery party; aid refused by U. S. Army; destiny of the Union rtsts upon the re- sult; help expected from Congress. A. L. S. 7 p. 1856 Lawrence, Anmos A[dams]. Boston, [Massachusetts]. To MAY 24 Crittenden. Implores Crittenden to use his in- fluence to save the Union by taking a neutral stand; his own feelings. A. L. S. 2 p. 1856 Carroll, William Thomas. Washington, [D. C.] To Crit- JUNE 2 tenden. Transmits fee bill against Henry B. Shaw et. al. Printed form filled in. 1 p. 1856 Lord, Daniel. New York. To Crittenden. Explains re- JUNE 2 cent' speech in favor of the Senate;" unfortunate decision of Senate committee; excitement in New York [over the attack of Preston Smith Brooks upon Charles Sumner]. A. L. S. I p. 1856 Winthrop, Robert C[harles]. Boston, Massachusetts. To JU-,E : 3Crittenden. Intense feeling in New England over attack of [Preston Smith] Brooks upon [Charles] Sumner; urges Crittenden to mend matters, if possible; suggests that [Lt. Gen. Win- field] Scott be sent to Kansas; laxity of President Pierce in Kansas troubles; comment on national affairs. A. L. S. 8 p. 1856 Rose, William B. Washington, Pennsylvania. To Crit- JUNE 11 tendei. Favors nomination of Jonathan Knight for President, and Kenneth Raynor for Vice President; advantages of that ticket. A. L. S. 2 p. PAPERS OF .JO11N JORDAN CRITTEN DEN 1856 Winthrop, Robert C[harles]. Boston, [Massachusetts]. To JT' E 1:3 Crittenden. Gratified with resolution of Critten- den [to send It. Gen. Winfield Scott to Ksansas]; Crittenden as peacemaker in the Senate. A. L. S. 4 p. 1856 Williamson, A. C. Charlotte, North Carolina. To Crit- .1J1E It ten(len. Suggests a Senate resolution calling for publication of letter of James Buchanan to Iltenry] Clay. A. L. S. 2 p. 1856 Armstrong, Samuel P. Cincinnati, [Ohio]. To Critten- J1 NE 16 den. Favors electoral ticket of Crittenden and Millard Fillmore for President and Vice Presi- (lent, respectively: their platform. A. L. S. 2 p. 1856 Buckingham, L. Amiss. Lvnchburg, Virginia. To Crit- JuNF 28 tenden. Inquires about statements alleged to have been marle by James Buchanan in 1815 relative to Democratic opposition to Federal Constitution. A. L. S. 3 p. [18561 Wilson, George. Canandaigua, New York. Favors the JUNE 2+2 movement to nominate Crittenden for President; compromise measures. Extract. 2 D. 1856 Whiting, William B. West Tisbury, 'Massachusetts. To JUNE 24 Crittenden. Injustice done him by the Retiring Board of U. S. Navy; his services on African coast and in Japan Expedition; ill will of Com- modore [Matthew Calbraith] Perry. A. L. S. 4 p. 1856 Duncan, H. T. Lexington, Kentucky. To Crittenden. JUNE 24 Receipt of public documents; approves of send- ing [Lt. Gen. Winfield] Scott to Kansas; presi- dential campaign. A. L. S. 3 p. 1856 Badger, George E. Raleigh, [North Carolina]. To Crit- JUNE 25 tenden. Claim for bounty land; family mnat- ters; personals. A. L. S. 2 p. 1856 Letcher, R[obert] P[erkins]. Blue Licks, [Kentucky]. To JULY 1 Crittenden. His health; presidential campaign in Kentucky; Fillmore expected to carry the state; discouraging for Buchanan; comment. A.L.S. 4p. 1856 XcClelland, R[obert]. Washington, D. C. To Critten- JULY 2 den. Sends decision on claim of Major John Crittenden for half pay. A. L. S. 2 p. 19)7 198 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1856 Curtis, George T[icknor]. Boston, [Massachusetts]. To JULY 3 Crittenden. Desires to know [Millard] Fillmore's political strength as Presidential nominee; "Old Line Whigs" of Massachusetts to hold conven- tion; neither [John Charles] Frmont nor [James] Buchanan acceptable. A. L. S. 2 p. 1856 Crittenden, A[lexander] P. San Francisco, California. JULY 4 To Crittenden. Lawless motives of a secret mob; their violent acts; denounces actions of naval and army officers; expects aid from Congress. A. L. S. 12 p. 1856 Curtis, George T[icknor]. Boston, Massachusetts. To JULY 10 Crittenden. Political complexion of New Eng- land; Presidential campaign in Massachusetts; Curtis's principles. A. L. S. 2 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; II, 130. 1856 Grinnell, M[oses] H[icks]. New York. To Crittenden. JULY 15 Introduces [Richard B.] Glasier; his character and abilities. A. L. S. 3 p. 1856 Inman, William. Clovesville, New York. To Crittenden. JULY 17 Calls attention to an American imprisoned in Austria. A. L. S. 2 p. 1856 Bartlett, Washington A. New York. To Crittenden. JULY 18 Fears are realized by bill of [Stephen Russell] Mallory; gratitude to Crittenden and others for aid to retired officers of U. S. Navy. A. L. S. 2 p. 1856 Winthrop, Robert C[harles]. Boston, [Massachusetts]. JULY 18 To Crittenden. Wretched condition of state and national politics; personals. A. L. S. 4 p. 1856 Crittenden, A[lexander] P. San Francisco, California. To JULY 21 Crittenden. Continued unlawful acts of the "Vigilance Committee"; threaten to seize the officers of the municipality; fears bloodshed; complains of [Brig. Gen. John Ellis] Wool. A. L. S. 4 p. 1858 Van Derbilt, C[ornelius]. Washington, D. C. To Crit- JULY 22 tenden. Invitation to visit the steamer Vander- MUl. L. S. 1 P. 1856 Conkling, Amelian. Buffalo, New York. To Crittenden. JULY 24 Invitation to visit Buffalo. A. L. S. 3 p. 1856 Bickley, George W. L. Portsmouth, Ohio. To Crit- JULY 25 tenden. Rapid growth of sectional politics; PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN intention to publish a newspaper edited by many conservative writers. A. L. S. 4 p. 1856 Xason, J[ohn] Y[oung]. Paris, [France]. To Crittenden. JULY 30 Visit of Ann Mary Coleman to Europe; Congress should put the legation at Paris on equal footing with that at London; social and political affairs of United States. A. L. S. 4 p. 1856 Letcher, R[obert] P[erkins]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To JULY 30 Crittenden. Personal view of Presidential cam- paign in Kentucky; rumor of money raised to buy votes. A. L. S. 3 p. 1856 Badger, George E. Raleigh, [North Carolina]. To Crit- AUG. 9 tenden. Receipt of land warrant for bounty land; ridicules his own army service; personals. A.L.S. 3p. 1856 Burke, G. New Orleans, [Louisiana]. To Crittenden. AUG. 10 Rumor that [Millard] Fillmore has withdrawn from the Presidential campaign; questions raised by the other candidates. A. L. S. 4 p. 1866 Atkinson, Robert J. Washington, D. C. To Jefferson AUG. 12 Davis. Suspended accounts of Charles A. Fuller in charge of improvements on the Red River. Copy. 4 p. 1856 Semple, C. D. Colusa, California. To Crittenden. Real AUG. 12 estate matters; expects large majority for [Mil- lard] Fillmore at next election. A. L. S. 2 p. 1856 Anonymous. Detroit, Michigan. To Crittenden. Re- AUG. 25 cruits sent to Kansas by abolitionists; crisis in Congress. L. S. "Old Kentucky." 4 p. 1856 Georgia Citizens. Atlanta, [Georgia]. To Crittenden. AUG. 28 Invitation to address a mass meeting held by friends of "Fillmore, Donelson and The Union." L. S. By 7 names in one handwriting, com- mittee. 2 p. 1856 Wadsworth, W[iliiaml H[enrv]. Maysville, [Kentucky]. SEPr. 5 To Crittenden. Approves Crittenden's course in the Senate; its effect upon the country; invita- tion to barbecue. A. L. S. 3 p. 1856 Schley, William. Baltimore, [Maryland]. To Crittenden. SmPr. 23 Crittenden's friend Temple; perplexed about re- sult of Presidential campaign; personal feelings toward the various candidates. A. L. S. 4 p. 199 200 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1856 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Bowling Green, [Kentucky]. OCT. 9 To Elizabeth Crittenden; his debate with Ewing of Nashville; near end of engagements; cordial receptions. A. L. S. 2 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; 11,131. 1856 Condict, Lewis. Morristown, New Jersey. To Crit- Ocr. Io tenden. Comment on Presidential campaign; comparative strength of the candidates. A. L. S. 2 p. 1856 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Louisville, [Kentucky]. To OCT. 19 Elizabeth Crittenden. Safe arrival; to deliver an address; desires her presence in Louisville; also desires [Robert Perkins] Letcher. A. L. S. 2 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; II, 132. 18h6 Letcher, R[obert] P[erkins]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To Ocr. 20 Crittenden. Impossibleto joinhiminLouisville; money and fraud in state election; interview with [Millard] Fillmore; suggests that Crittenden speak at Rochester, New York. A. L. S. 3 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; II, 132. 1856 Comegys,J. P. Dover, Delaware. ToCrittenden. Death Nov 10 of John M[iddleton] Clayton. A. L. S. 1 p. 1856 Todd, C[harles] S[cott]. Shelbyville, Kentucky. ToCrit- Nov 25 tenden. Illness of Todd's son; personal claims against the United States; division of their estate. A. L. S. 3 p. [1856] N[icholas], S[amuel] S[mith]. [Louisville, Kentucky.] To DEc 2 Crittenden. Party control in Congress; fate of the country. A. L. S. 3 p. [1857] Napier, Lady. [Washington, D. C.] To Elizabeth Crit- JAN 30 tenden. Answer to invitation to attend soiree at National Hotel. A. L. in 3d person. 1 p. 1857 Cheney, T. Apolian. Leon, New York. To Crittenden. FEB 17 Admiration for Crittenden; requests public docu- ments; incloses article written by Cheney. A.L.S. 2p. 1857 Sweringen, J[ames] T. St. Louis, [Missouri]. To Critten- MAR. 13 den. Statement of certain suits against Critten- den and wife; real estate matters. A. L. S. 4 p. Also list showing increase in value of Crittenden's property. 1 p. PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN 1857 Todd, L. B. Lexington, Kentucky. To Crittenden. Ap- MAR. 23 proves of Crittenden's sentiments on the Kansas constitution; personals. A. L. S. 2 p. 1867 Mansfield, Ohio, Citizens. To Crittenden and John Bell. APR. 17 Resolution of United Americans approving of their vote against admission of Kansas under the Lecompton constitution. A. D. S. by J. N. Sny- der, sachem. 1857 Botts, William Stone. Receipt for costs in case of Boy- JULY 18 reau vs. Campbell et al. A. D. S. 1 p. 1857 Botts, William Stone. Certificate that a copy of the rec- JULY ord in case of Campbell et al. vs. Boyreau had been sent to Supreme Court of U. S. A. D. S. I p. Seal of U. S. District Court of California attached. 1857 Botts, William Stone. Affidavit before George P. .John- OCT. 16 stone that a copy of record in the case of Camp- bell et al. vs. Boyreau had been sent to the Su- preme Court of the U. S. A. D. S. 2 p. 1857 Crittenden, A[lexander] P. San Francisco, California. To OCT. 18 Crittenden. Urges confirmation of Richard Ro- man as Appraiser General of California; his op- position; his character and abilities. A. L. S. 3 p. 1857 Russell, John W. Frankfort, Kentucky. To Crittenden. DEC. 2 Desires aid in adjusting his accounts as U. S. Agent. A. L. S. 2 p. 1857 Gillespie, Eugene F. Sacramento, [California]. To Crit- DEC. 4 tenden. Desires confirmation of title to certain California lands; full statement of circumstances; fee. A. L. S. 4 p. 1857 Badger, George E. Raleigh, [North Carolina]. To Crit- DEC. 7 tenden. Intended visit to Washington, D. C.; personals. A. L. S. 1 p. 1857 Arthur, N[athaniel] C. Wheeling, Virginia. To Critten- DEC. 8 den. Recommends appointment of Rev. R. A. Arthur as chaplain to U. S. Senate. A. L. S. 1 p. 1857 New England Society of the City of New York. To Crit- DEC. 10 tenden. Invitation to a dinner. L. S. by E. D. Morgan, chairman. 1 p. 1857 Washington, Lewis W. Beall-Air, Va. To Crittenden. DEC. 16 Desires advice with reference to [George Wash- 201 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS ington's] Farewell Address; has discovered a draft by [Alexander] Hamilton; invitation to Crittenden and party of friends to visit him. A. L.S. 3 1. 1857 Crittenden, Aflexander] P. San Francisco, [California]. DIc. 20 To Crittenden. Title of Barron, Forbes Co. to the New Almaden Mine; legal business. A. L.S. 11). [18571 Kansas Constitution. Memoranda showing fraudulent D Ec. 21 votes for Lecompton constitution by precincts. 1 p. 1857 Yerger, George S. New Orleans, [Louisiana]. Report of Drc 22 the board of directors of the Southern Pacific Railroad Company. Printed. 1 p. 1857 Letcher, R[obert] P[erkins]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To DEC. 26 Crittenden. Senatorial election will not be post- poned; [Lazarus Whitehead] Powell "to be the man a miserable choice"; split between [Stephen Arnold] Douglas and President Bu- chanan; fraud in the Lecompton constitution. A. L. S. 4 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crit- tenden, Phila., 1871; II, 141. 1857 Bartlett, W[ashington] A. New York. To Crittenden. DEC. 26 Circumstances connected with his retirement from U. S. Navy; operations of the Retiring Board. A. L. S. 4 I'- 1857 Russell, John W. Frankfort, Kentucky. To Crittenden. DE( 2S General account while acting as U. S. agent; desires aid in settlement. A. L. S. 3 p. 1857 Todd, C[harles] S[cott]. New Orleans, Louisiana. To DEc 29 Crittenden. Encloses report of president of Southern Pacific Railroad; desires that Congress favor them. A. L. S. 1 1)- [18571 Revolutionary pensions. Memoranda taken in U. S. Senate relative to speeches and bill referring to same. 8 p. 1858 Russell, William H. Independence, Missouri. To Crit- JA NA tenden. Claim for expenses as inspector. A. L. S. 3 p. 1858 Xorris, Walter J. Richmond, [Kentucky]. To Critten- JAx. 2 den. Requests public documents. A. L. S. 1 p. 202 PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN 1868 Jones, Thomas L. Newport, Kentucky. To Crittenden. JAN. 3 Introduces John T. Washington who desires ap- pointment in U. S. Army; his character and qualifications. A. L. S. 3 p. 1858 Randolph, Joseph F[itz]. Trenton, New Jersey. To Crit- JAN. 15 tenden. Force of the Doualas schism; New Jersey politics and prospects. A. L. S. 3 p. 1858 Crittenden, E[ugene] W[ilkinson]. Recount with the U. S. JAX. 15 A. D. S. 2 p. 1858 Manson vs. Pratt. In the Sixth District Court of Califor- JAN. 16 nia. Deposition of John A. Sutter. Copy. 10 p. Seal of court attached. 1858 Carneal, Thomas D. Washington. [D. C.] Financial JAN. 17 matters; investments. A. L. S. 2 p. 1858 Xinge, C[harles] 11. Mobile, [Alabama]. To Crittenden. JAN. 20 Introduces Troy, an artist; his recent work. A.L.S. Ip. 1858 Sargent, John Osborne]. New York. To Crittenden. JAN. 21 Urges passage of bill in favor of John Ericsson. A. 1,. S. 2 p. 1858 Winchester Citizens, Virginia. To Crittenden. Invita- JAN.22 tion to a dinner on Feb. 22. L. S. by J. HI. Sher- rard, W. Baker SMiller, and L. T. Moore. L. S. 1 p. 1858 Bigelow, John P. Boston, [Massachusetts]. To Critten- JAN. 23 den. Encloses his inaugural speech as mayor of Boston. A. L. S. I p. 1858 The Eighth Ward Pioneer Clay Club of New York. To JAN. 27 Crittenden. Invitation to annual ball. A. L. S. by James AM. Murray, president. A. L. S. I p. 1858 Armstrong, William M. Norfolk, [Virginia]. To Critten- JAN. 28 den. Injustice done him; health of his brother. A. L.S. 3p. 1858 East Baltimore Lyceum. Baltimore, Maryland. To Crit- JAN.29 tenden. Notification of his election as honorary member. A. L. S. by P. Leary. Jr.. correspond- ing secretary. I p. 1858 Fenton, Charles WV. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. FEB. 1 Desires a contribution toward the support of the "American." A. L. S. 1 p. 1858 Atkinson, Robert J. [Washington, D. C.] To Crittenden. FEB. 3 Explanation of amounts disallowed in accounts of 203 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS John W. Russell for construction and repair of snag boats. L. S. 3 p. 1858 Segar, Joseph E. [Richmond] Virginia. To Crittenden. FEB. 4 Recommends appointment of J. J. Simpkins as collector for port of Norfolk; his character and abilities. A. L. S. 1 p. [18581 N[icholas], S[amuel] S[mith]. [Louisville, Kentucky.] To FEB. 9 Crittenden. Buchanan's dogma of popular sov- ereignty; effect upon Democratic party. A. L. S. 2 p. 1858 Philomathean Society of Cumberland University. Leb- FEI 9 anon, Tennessee. To Crittenden. Notification of his election as honorary member. A. L. S. by Alexander Allison, corresponding secretary. 1 p. 1858 Appleton, D. and Co. New York. To Crittenden. De- FEB. 12 sire material for his biography in the "New American Cvclopaedia." L. S. 2 p. 1858 Bard, Henry C. B[aton] Rouge, Louisiana. To Crit- FEB 12 tenden. Desires advice about the practice of law. A. L. S. 2 p. 1858 Thalian Society of Oglethorpe University. Talmage, FEB 20 Georgia. To Crittenden. Notification of his election as an honorary member. Printed L. S. by J. L. McBride. 1858 Buckner, S[imon] B[olivar]. Louisville, Kentucky. To FEB. 22 Crittenden. His defense of [Brig.] Gen. [Gideon Johnson] Pillow and [Lieut.] Gen. [Winfield] Scott in newspaper articles. A. L. S. 2 p. 1858 Union Literary Society, of Pleasant Ridge College. To FEB 23 Crittenden. His election as honorary member. A. L. S. by Al. J. Moore, secretary. 1 p. 1858 Letcher, R[obert] P[erkins]. Frankfort, (Kentucky]. To FEB 25 Crittenden. The Kansas question; criticises President Buchanan; personals. A. L. S. 3 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; II, 143. 1858 Scott, Winfield. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. FEB. 26 Memorial of widow of late Col. [William] Turn- bull; Col. Turnbull's services in Mexico. L. S. 2 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; II, 144. 1858 Wing, Freeman. La Mine, Missouri. To Crittenden. FEB. 27 Real estate matters. A. L. S. 2 p. 204 PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN 1858 Jaquess, J. B. Petersburgh, Indiana. To Crittenden. MAR. 1 Deplorable condition of national politics; scheme for a compromise. A. L. S. 2 p. 1858 Friends, Religious Society of. New York. Memorial to MAR. 4 Congress against the extension of slavery. Lithograph. 1 p. 1858 Xorris, B. S. Chicago, Illinois. To Crittenden. Senti- MAR. 7 ments on the Lecompton Constitution; attitude of President Buchanan. A. L. S. 2 p. 1858 Buckner, S[imon] B[olivar]. Louisville, Kentucky. To MAR. 7 Crittenden. Incloses criticism of attitude of Gideon J[ohnson] Pillow. A. L. S. 1 p. 1858 Evans, W. F. Glasgow, Kentucky. To Crittenden. MAR. 12 Murder of his brother Dr. H. L. Evans in mas- sacre of General Crabb and party in Mexico. A.L.S. 3p. 1858 Carneal, Thomas D. Frankfort, Kentucky. To Crit- MAR. 12 tenden. Personals and gossip. A. L. S. 2 p. 1858 Combs, Leslie. Lexington, Kentucky. To Crittenden. MAR. 16 The "attempted Lecompton villainy" will be ruinous. A. L. S. l p. 1858 Letcher, R[obert] P[erkins]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To MAR. 16 Crittenden. Opposes President Buchanan's at- titude toward the Kansas question; sympathy for [Albert T.] Burnley. A. L. S. 3 p. 1858 Johnson, P. B. Syracuse, New York. To Crittenden. MAR. 18 Requests copy of recent speech; Crittenden's services to the country. A. L. S. I p. 1858 Kimball, John. Putney, Vermont. To Crittenden. Ad- MAR. 18 miration for [Henry] Clay and Crittenden; com- ment on Crittenden's recent speech on Kansas question. A. L. S. 2 p. 1858 Ewers, Tallmadge. Buffalo, New York. To Crittenden. MAR. 18 Admiration for Crittenden's principles: requests copy of recent speech. A. L. S. 2 p. 1858 Furlong, J. Kennedy. New York. To Crittenden. Re- MAR. 18 quests copy of Crittenden's speech on Kansas question. A. L. S. 1 p. 1858 Hunt, Washington. New York. To Crittenden. Re- MAR. 18 joices on reading Crittenden's speech on the Kansas question; effect on the conservatives; invitation to his house at Lockport. A. L. S. 4 p. Printed: Co eman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; II, 147. 205 206 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1858 Curtis, George T[icknor]. Boston, [Massachusetts]. To 5TAI 18 Crittenden. Praise for Crittenden's recent speech; invitation to visit Curtis; personals. A.L.S. 4p. 1858 Edwards, Jonathan. Troy, New York. To Crittenden. M1AR. 18 Congratulations on recent speech; comment on factions of the north; admiration for the sons of Kentucky. A. L. S. 3 p. 1858 Bowly, Daniel. New York. To Crittenden. Transmits MA R. 19 resolutions of Council of 15th Ward of New York city, approving of Crittenden's course toward admission of Kansas. A. L. S. 1 p. 1858 Goodwin, Ml. B. Franklin, New Hampshire. To Crit- MIAn. 19 tenden. Comments upon Crittenden's speech on the Kansas question. A. L. S. 2 p. 1858 Dana, Charles. New York. To Crittenden. Compli- MAR. 19 ments Crittenden on his recent speech; list of names to whom he wishes copies of speech mailed. A. L. S. 3 p. 1858 Xalcom, Thomas S. Philadelphia. To Crittenden. Re- MAR. 19 quests copies of Crittenden's "Anti-Lecompton speech." A. L. S. 1 p. 1858 Nicholls, William S. Georgetown, D. C. To Crittenden. MAR. 19 Requests copies of Crittenden's speech on Kan- sas question. A. L. S. 1 p. [1858] Putnam, James 0. Buffalo, New York. To Crittenden. MAR. 19 Gratitude for his speech against the Lecompton constitution; desires a printed copy. A. L. S. 3 p. 1858 Xyers, Persifor F. Philadelphia. To Crittenden. De- MAR. 19 sires copy of Crittenden's speech on Kansas question; admires his statesmanship. A. L. S. 1 p. 1858 Voorhes, John R. New York. To Crittenden. Desires MAR. 19 copy of Crittenden's speech of 17th inst.; is gratified with brief sketch of it. A. L. S. 2 p. 1858 Avery, William. Buttermilk Falls, New York. To Crit- MAR. 19 tenden. Desires copies of Crittenden's speech to circulate in the neighborhood. A. L. S. 2 p. 1858 Bacon, James W. Philadelphia. To Crittenden. Con- MAR. 19 gratulations upon Crittenden's speech on the ad- mission of Kansas; desires a cadetship for his son at West Point. A. L. S. 2 p. PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN7 1858 Xurphy, William D. Alhany, New York. To Critten- MAR. 20 den. Approves of speech [on the Kansas ques- tion]; sends copy of his own speech. A. L. S. 2 p. 1858 Curtis, E. W. Geddes, New York. To Crittenden. Hopes MAR. 20 Congress will follow the course laid (]own in Crit- ten(Ien's recent speech. A. L. S. I p. 1858 Williamson, Brainerd. Philadelphia. To Crittenden. De- MAR. 20 sires copies of ('rittenden's speech on Kansas question; praise for the course he has laid down; rejoicing among the old Whigs. A. L. S. 2 p. 1858 Sargent, .John O[sborne]. New York. To Crittenden. MAR. 20 Congratulations on speech on Kansas question; desires copies of it. A. L. S. 2 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871 II. 147. 1858 Patterson, R[obert 7]. Philadelphia. ToCrittenden. Sends MAR. 20 a pamphlet on the Army. A. L. S. I ). 1858 Emerson, G[ouveneur]. Philadelphia. To Elizabeth Crit- MAR. 20 tenden. Offers congratulations to [John Jordan] Crittenden on his speech on Kansas question; comment on the result. A. L. S. 4 p. 1858 Davis, W. B. Wilmington, [North Carolina] To Crit- MAR. 21 tenden and 12 others. Discussion of the slaverv question in the South; designs of Northern abo- litionists; admissions of Daniel Webster and others. A. L. S. 4 p. 1858 Davis, W. B. Wilmington, [North Carolina] To Crit- MAR. 21 tenden and 4 others. His former advice to various Southern Members of Congress. A. L. S. I P. 1858 Knerr, Levi P. Reading, Pennsylvania. To Crittenden. MAR. 21 Desires copy of Crittenden's speech on the Le- compton constitution. X. L. S. I p. 1858 Huntington, E. M1. Terre Haute, [Indiana]. To Critten- MAR. 21 den. Desires a copy of Crittenden's speech on the Lecompton Constitution; sentiment of the people of Indiana; President Buchanan's course unpopular in Indiana. A. L. S. 2 p. 1858 Harrison, J[ohn] Scott. North Bend, [Ohio]. To Critten- MAR. 22 den. Praise for speech [on the Kansas ques- tion]; comment. A. L. S. 2 p. 1858 Harlan, J[ames]. Frankfort, Kentucky. To Crittenden. MAR. 22 Approves Crittenden's remarks on the Kansas question; prospects of the next state election. A.L.S. 1 p. 207 208 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1858 Vanderbilt, William 1H[enry]. Staten Island, New York. 1ARt. 22 To Crittenden. Effect of Crittenden's speech [on the Kansas question]; subject explained to the conservatives; requests copy of speech that he may reprint it. A. L. S. 3 p. 1858 Johnson, Mf[adison] C. Lexington, Kentucky. To Crit- MAR 22 tenden. Approves of the course taken by Crittenden toward admission of Kansas; national and state politics; outline for platform for a new party. A. L. S. 3 p. 1858 Harrison, J[ohn] Scott. North Bend, [Ohio]. To Crit- MAR 22 tenden. Appreciates Crittenden's course to- ward admission of Kansas; confidence of the American party. A. L. S. 2 p. 1858 Corwine, R[ichard] It. Cincinnati, Ohio. To Crittenden. MIAR 22 Praise for Crittenden's speech on the Lecompton Constitution. A. L. S. 2 p. 1858 Tyler, B. 0. Trenton, New Jersey. To Crittenden. M.ARi. 22 Requests copy of Crittenden's speech on the Kansas question. A. L. S. I p. 1858 Tyler, Joseph C. Boston, Massachusetts. To Crittenden. tAi. 22 Approbation of Crittenden's course toward ad- mission of Kansas; desires a copy of his speech. A.L.S. 1 p. 1858 Jonas, A[braham]. Quincv, Illinois. To Crittenden. MAit. 22 Satisfaction and delight in reading Crittenden's speech on Kansas question; approval of Whigs of Illinois. A. L. S. 1 p. 1858 Donehoo, John R. Fairview, Virginia. To Crittenden. MAR 22 Desires to know Crittenden's full name; a friend has named his son after Crittenden. A. L. S. I P. 1858 Crawford, C. P. Americus, Georgia. To Crittenden. MARI. 23 Desires copy of Crittenden's speech on Kansas question; has always looked to Crittenden as a political teacher. A. L. S. 2 p. 1858 Ely, Adriel. Watertown, New York. To Crittenden. MA,: 23 Desires copy of Crittenden's recent speech; political sentiments. A. L. S. 1 p. 1858 Hodges, A[lbert] G[allatin]. Frankfort, Kentucky. To MAR. 23 Crittenden. Pleasure and satisfaction in reading Crittenden's speech on admission of Kansas; admiration for Crittenden. A. L. S. 1 p. PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN 1858 Willcox, Lyman G. Detroit, Michigan. To Crittenden. MIA R. 23 Desires copy of Crittenden's speech on the Kansas question. A. L. S. I p. 1858 Moore, Henry D. Philadelphia. To Crittenden. Desires MAR. 23 copies of Crittenden's speech on the Kansas question. A. L. S. I p. 1858 Clisbee, Charles. Cassopolis, Michigan. To Crittenden. MAR. 24 Desires copy of Crittenden's speech on the Kan- sas question. A. L. S. 1 p L1858] Mathews, It. Stockett. Baltimore, ['Marvland]. To Crit- MIAR. 24 tendlen. Desires copy of Crittenden's speech on the Kansas question. A. L. S. 1 p. 1858 Tyler, Oscar. Albany, New York. To Crittenden. Ex- MAR. 24 citement over position taken by Crittenden in the Kansas question; his growing popularity. A. L. S. 2 p. 1858 Dean, Henry Clay. Brownsville, Pennsylvania. To Crit- MAR. 24 tenden. Gratitu(deforCrittenden'srecent spee(h on the Lecompton constitution. A. L. S. I p. 1858 Pirtle, Henry. Louisville, Kentucky. To Crittenden. MAR. 24 Praises Crittenden's course toward admission of Kansas; attitude of President Buchanan and others. A. L. S. 2 p. 1858 Williams, John Howard. New York. To Crittenden. MAR. 24 Comment on Crittenden's course on the Kansas question. A. L. S. 5 p. 1858 Evans, Stockton H. Philadelphia. To Crittenden. Asks MAR. 24 for copies of Crittenden's speech on the admis- sion of Kansas. A. L. S. 1 p. 1858 Gamble, T. B. Indiana, Pennsvlvania. To Crittenden. MAR. 24 Desires copy of Crittenden's speech on admission of Kansas. A. L. S. 1 p. 1858 Hord, Francis T. lMaysville, Kentucky. To Crittenden. MAR. 24 Comment on Crittenden's speech on the Kansas question; desires a copy. A. L. S. 2 p. 1858 Woods, Harry. Pittsburgh, [Pennsylvania]. To Critten- MiAR. 25 den. Orders 100 copies of Crittenden's speech on the Kansas question; is a candidate for sheriff. A. L. S. 1 p. 1858 Obear, Joseph F. Boston, Massachusetts. To Critten- MIAR. 25 den. Inquires about French Spoliation Claims. A.L.S. 2p. 52880-13 14 209 210 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1868 Pleasants, William 11. Richmond, Virginia. To Crit- MAR. 25 tenden. Desires copy of Crittenden's speech on the Kansas question. A. 1,. S. 1 p. 1858 Baldwin, S[ummerfield]. Baltimore, Maryland. To Crit- MAR. 25 tenden. Desires copy of Crittenden's speech on Kansas question; political preferences. A. L. S. 1 p. 1868 Aydelott, William J. New Church, Virginia. To Critten- MAR 26 den. Desires copy of Crittenden's speech on Kansas question. A. L. S. 1 p. 1858 Xyers, Alexander W. Meadville, Pennsylvania. To MAR. 26 Crittenden. General interest taken in Critten- den's speech on the admission of Kansas. A.L.S. ip. 1858 Echols, Marcus W. Wheeling, Virginia. To Crittenden. MAR. 27 Desires copies of Crittenden's speech on Kansas question. A. L. S. I p. 1858 Benson, S. B. Waterford, Pennsylvania. To Crittenden. MAR. 27 Praise for Crittenden's speech on Kansas ques- tion; Crittenden's growing popularity; politics. A.L.S. 4p. 1858 Hunton, L. New Orleans. [Louisiana]. To Crittenden. MAR. 27 Admiration for Crittenden's speech on Kansas question; will visit Europe, and desires letters of introduction. A. L. S. 4 p. 1858 Pollard, Edward. Port Gibson, Mississippi. To Critten- MAR. 28 den. Desires appointment as surgeon in the Army. A. L. S. 1 p. 1858 Korponay, Gabriel de. Philadelphia. To Crittenden. MAR. 2S One hundred picked men desire to join U. S. Army in case of emergency. L. S. I p. 1858 Dawson, Andrew H. H. Savannah, Georgia. To Critten- MAR. 28 den. Is thrilled by Crittenden's speech on Kan- sas question; intended lectures. A. L. S. 3 p. 1858 Gaylord, Harvey R. Geneva, Ohio. To Crittenden. MAR. 29 Recommends distribution of Crittenden's speech on Kansas Bill; desires a copy. A. L. S. 1 p. 1858 Pierse, A. St. Paul, Minnesota. To Crittenden. Ap- MAR. 29 proval of Crittenden's speech on Kansas ques- tion; desires a copy. A. L. S. 1 p. 1858 Barrell, Almond. South Hartford, New York. To Crit- MAR. 29 tenden. Desires copies of Crittenden's recent speeches on Kansas question; Crittenden has won laurels in the North. A. L. S. 1 p. PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN 1858 Ritchie, David. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. En- MAR. 29 closes note from Henry Woods. A. L. S. I p. 1858 Redman, Joseph. Haddonfield, New Jersey. To Critten- MAR. 29 den. Desires copy of Crittenden's speech on the Kansas question; Crittenden's patriotism and fall of President Buchanan's administration. A.L.S. 2p. 1858 Reese, D. A. Monticello, Georgia. To Crittenden. De- MAR. 29 sires copies of recent speeches on Kansas ques- tion. A. L. S. 1 p. 1858 Chambers, Richard. Dover, Delaware. To Crittenden. MAR. 29 Desires copies of Crittenden's speech on Kansas question. A. L. S. 1 p. 1858 Letcher, R[obert] P[erkins]. Frankfort [Kentucky]. To MAR. 29 Crittenden. Attitude of [Daniel Carmichael ] Wickliffe toward Lecompton Constitution; feel- ing of various Kentucky newspapers; Critten- den's course; sympathy for position of President Buchanan. A. L. S. 4 p. 1858 Carpenter, Sam. Memphis, Tennessee. To Crittenden. MAR. 29 Effect of Crittenden's speech on the Kansas ques- tion; desires copies of certain public documents; personals. A. L. S. 3 p. 1858 Allen, J. W. Bordentown, New Jersey. To Crittenden. MAR. 29 Desires copy of Crittenden's letter to Archibald Dixon on Missouri Compromise; would have it republished. A. L. S. 1 p. 1858 Katheson, S. H. Glade Mills, Pennsylvania. To Critten- MAR. 29 den. Requests copy of Crittenden's recent speech; political attitude of S[amuel] A. Purvi- ance, his representative in Congress. A. L. S. 2 p. 1858 Allen, A[nthony] B. New York. To Crittenden. De- MAR. 30 sires copy of Crittenden's speech on the Kansas question; his own family history; business. A.L.S. 3p. 1858 Brand, W. H. Lexington, Kentucky. To Crittenden. MAR. 30 Desires copies of Crittenden's speech on Kan- sas question; effect of speeches upon the country at large. A. L. S. 1 p. 1858 Gage, David W. Cleveland, Ohio. To Crittenden. De- MAR. C0 sires copy of Crittenden's speech on Kansas question. A. L. S. 1 p. 211 212 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1868 Dering, N[ichol] H. Utica, New York. To Crittenden. MAR. 30 Desires copy of Crittenden's speech on Kansas question. A. L. S. 1 p. 1858 Sommerville, R. A. Arden, Virginia. To Crittenden. MlAR. 31 Desires copy of Crittenden's speech on the Kan- sas question; views on the abrogation of the Missouri Compromise. A. L. S. 1 p. [1868] Tyler, H. A. Bethel College, Tennessee. To Crittenden. [MIAR ] Political aspirations, desires documents. A. L. S. 3 p. 1858 [Letcher, Robert Perkins.] Frankfort, [Kentuckv]. To APR. 1 Crittenden. Kentucky is true to Crittenden; campaign of George R. McKee as candidate for Clerk of Court of Appeals. A. L. First 4 p. only. 1858 Badger, George E[dmund]. Raleigh, [North Carolina]. APR. 1 To Crittenden. Intended visit to Washington; approves Crittenden's course on Kansas ques- tion. A. L. S. 1 p. 1858 Bramlette, Thomas E. Columbia, Kentucky. To Crit- Apit. 2 tenden. Ideas on slavery and Kansas question. A.L.S. 4p. 1858 Bell, J[oshua] F[ry]. Danville, [Kentucky]. To Critten- APR. 2 den. Praise for course taken by Crittenden on Kansas question; claim of Ben Jenkins for land warrant. A. L. S. 2 p. 1858 Blackburn, C. J. Covington, [Kentucky]. To Crittenden. APR. 2 Comment on Crittenden's speech and amend- ment to Kansas bill. A. L. S. 1 p. 1858 Sharp, James. Penfield, Georgia. To Crittenden. Sharp's APIt. 2 convictions on the Kansas question. A. L. S. 3 p. 1858 Phelps, E[dward] J. New York. To Crittenden. Ap- APR. 3 proves of Crittenden's course regarding the ad- mission of Kansas; desire of Jerome Thompson to paint a panel for new capitol building. A. L. S 3 p. 1858 Beatty, A. [Washington, D. C.] To Crittenden. Ap- APR. 3 proves Crittenden's amendment to Kansas bill; election frauds; comment. A. L. S. 4 p. 1858 Burnley, A[lbert] T. New Orleans, [Louisiana]. To APR. 3 Crittenden. Personals; effect of Crittenden's speech on Kansas question; criticised but not read by southern Democrats. A. L. S. 3 p. PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN 1858 Winston, William D. Taylorsville, [Kentuckyl. To Crit- APR. 3 tenden. Desires copy of Crittenden's speech on the Kansas question. A. L. S. 1 p. 1858 Baldwin, Charles W. Millersville, Maryland. To Crit- AP4. 5 tenden. Desires copy of Crittenden's speech on the Kansas question. A. L. S. 1 p. [1858] Prentice, George D[enison]. Louisville, Kentucky. To APR. 5 Crittenden. Speech on the Kansas question; desires lieutenancy for his son in U. S. Army. A.L.S. 3p. 1858 Will, J. Waverly, [Pennsylvania]. To Crittenden. Crit- APR. 6 tenden's speech on Kansas question; extension of slavery. A. L. S. 3 p. 1858 Jones, Justin. Boston, [Massuchetts]. To Crittenden. AMit. 6 Queries as to course for National American Party; political situation in Massachusetts; comment. A. L. S. 5 p. 1858 Bradstreet, Edward P. Cincinnati, [Ohio]. To Critten- APR. 6 den. Comment on Crittenden's course regarding Kansas question. A. L. S. 2 p. 1858 Whittlesey, Elisha. Canfield, Ohio. To Crittenden. APR. 6 Crittenden's speech on Kansas question univer- sally admired; Crittenden's growing popularity. A. L. S. I p. 1858 Brown, Mason. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To Crittenden. APR. 7 Crittenden's popularity since speech on the ad- mission of Kansas. A. L. S. 3 p. 1858 Russell, William H. Kansas City, Missouri. To Critten- APR. 8 den. Denounces Lecompton Constitution and Kansas frauds; his claim against United States. A.L.S. 3p. 1858 Philadelphia Citizens. To Crittenden. Invitation to APR. 8 political mass meeting. Printed. 1 p. 1858 Chase, S[almon] Pfortland]. Columbus, Ohio. To Crit- APR. 9 tenden. Grounds for objection to amendments to Kansas bill; his convictions and belief. Copy. 2 p. 1858 Cross, Andrew B. Baltimore, [Maryland]. To Critten- APR. 9 den. Desires copy of Crittenden's speech on admission of Kansas; religious matters. A. L. S. 3 p. 1858 Clark, Hiram C. Atlanta, Illinois. To Crittenden. APR. 10 Clark's recent address at a mass meeting in which 213 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS he gave substance of Crittenden's speech on Kansas question. A. T.. S. 1 p. 1858 Long, A. W. Linneas, Missouri. To CrittendIen. Ap- APR 10) proval of Crittenden's course regarding admission of Kansas. A. L. S. 2 p. 1858 Samuel, W. R. Talladega, Alabama. To Crittenden. APs 10 Popularity of Crittenden's speech on Kansas question; politics and personal matters. A. L. S. 4 p. 1858 Ely, Alfred. Rochester, [New York]. To Crittenden. APR. 10 Desires copies of Crittenden's speech on Kansas question for distribution; effect of speech. A.L.S. 2p. 1858 Combs, Leslie. New York. To Crittenden. Political APR. 11 success of Crittenden; the Presidency. A. L. S. 2 p. [1858] N[icholas], S[amuel] S[mith]. [Louisville, Kentucky]. To APR 12 Crittenden. Kansas question; extension of slavery; measures to be adopted. A. L. S. 7 p. 1858 Comegys, J[oseph] P[arsons]. Dover, Delaware. To Crit- APR. 12 tenden. Desires copy of Crittenden's speech on Kansas question; its effect. A. L. S. 1 p. 1858 Heath, Simeon A. Belfast, [Maine]. To Crittenden. APR 12 Praise for Crittenden's patriotism. A. L. S. 1 p. 1858 Todd, Clharles] S[cott]. Shelbyville, Kentucky. To Crit- APR. 12 tenden. Approval of Crittenden's speech in sup- port of constitutional rights; personals; claims before Congress. A. L. S. 2 p. 1858 Osborne, T. H. Mossy Creek, Tennessee. To Crittenden. Apit. 12 Desires copy of Crittenden's speech on the Kan- sas question. A. L. S. 1 p. [1858] Rush, Richard. Philadelphia. To Crittenden. Effect of APR. 13 Crittenden's speech on the admission of Kansas; personal comment. A. L. S. 2 p. 1858 Varnum, J[oseph] B., Jr. New York. To Crittenden. APR. 14 Desires copies of Crittenden's speech on Kansas question. A. L. S. 2 p. 1858 Arnold, J. M. Superior, Wisconsin. To Crittenden. Ef- APR. 14 fect of Crittenden's speech on Kansas question. A.L.S. ip. 1858 Letcher, R[obert] P[erkins]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To APR. 14 Crittenden. Feeling of individual politicians in Kentucky; opinion that the State will sustain 214 PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN Crittenden's speech on Lecompton Constitution. A. L. S. 2 p. 1858 Schaumburg, James W. [Philadelphia.] To Crittenden. APR. 14 Scheme for a compromise on the admission of Kansas. A. L. S. 3 1). 1858 King, Preston. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. APR. 15 Desire of [William Henry] Seward to confer with Crittenden on Kansas question. A. L. S. 2 p. 1858 Sargent, John O[sborne]. [New York.] To Crittenden. APR. 15 Wishes to know if U. S. Government can lawfully keep money collected as overcharge duty. A. L. S. I p. 1858 Winthrop, Robert C[harles]. Boston, [Massachusetts]. Ar. 15 To Crittenden. Sends volume of correspondence [relating to Boston Port Bill 1774 ]; hope for ter- mination of Kansas strife; personals. A. L. S. 4 p. 1858 XeClaran, William. Indiana, [Pennsylvania]. To Crit- APR. 15 tenden. Possibility of a National American party in campaign of 1860. A. L. S. 1 p. 1858 Herr, Benjamin F. Cape Giradeau, Missouri. To Crit- APR. 15 tenden. Desires documents relating to Kansas question. A. L. S. 1 p. 1858 Lemmon, John C. Buffalo, [New York]. To Crittenden. APR. 15 The presidendency and Crittenden's popularity; views on tariff and national banks; depreciation of currency in New York. A. L. S. 3 p. 1858 Letcher, R[obert] P[erkins]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To APR. 16 Elizabeth Crittenden. Social matters, personals and gossip. A. L. S. 7 p. 1858 Anderson, Robert. Trenton, New Jersey. To Crittenden. APR. 16 Remarks on proposed allowance to inmates of Military Asylum; ideas on government of the asylum. A. L. S. 4 p. 1858 Fenn, Jacob. Hartford, Ohio. To Crittenden. Grati- APR. 16 tude for Crittenden's speech on the Kansas question. A. L. S. 1 p. [1858] N[icholas], S[amuel] S[mith]. [Louisville, Kentucky]. APR. 17 To Crittenden. Sectionalism; power and in- fluence of the border states; doubt as to Missouri. A.L.S. 8p. 1858 Steele, L. D. Greenville, Alabama. To Crittenden. APR. 18 Speech on admission of Kansas excited much comment and praise. A. L. S. 1 p. 215 216 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1858 Rush, Richard. Philadelphia. To Crittenden. Favor- APR 19 able criticism of Crittenden's speech on the Kan- sas question. A. L. S. 3 p. 1858 Deane, J. P. Quincy, Illinois. To Crittenden. Desires APR 19 copy of Crittenden's recent speech. A. L. S. 2 p. 1858 Riley, Thomas W. Louisville, [Kentucky]. To Critten- APR. 20 den. Crittenden's speech on the Kansas ques- tion; comment. A. L. S. 3 p. 1858 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. [Washington, D. C.] To APR. 22 Samuel Smith Nicholas. Policy of uniting Cen- tral and Western states into a party to preserve the Constitution. Copy. 1 p. 11858] N[icholas], S[amuel] S[mith]. [Louisville, Kentucky]. Ajit 26 To Crittenden. Measures to be adopted by Con- gress on the Kansas question; sectional feeling; suggests reply to speech of [Robert] Toombs. A.L.S. 6p. 1858 Robertson, G[eorge]. Lexington, [Kentucky]. To Crit- API. 26 tenden. Attitude of Kentucky Democrats; ideas on Lecompton Constitution; Crittenden's amendment. A. L. S. 3 p. 1858 Kimball, John. Putney, Vermont. To Crittenden. Re- APR. 27 ceipt of Crittenden's speech on the Kansas ques- tion; comments. A. L. S. 2 p. 1858 Stewart, [Charles]. Philadelphia. To Crittenden. Grati- APR. 27 tude for copy of Crittenden's speech on the Le- compton constitution. A. L. in 3d person. 1 p. 1858 Young Xen's Literary Association. Princeton, New Jer- Ail: 27 sey. To Crittenden. Notification of his having been made an honorary member. A. L. S. 1 p. 1858 Larrabee, Charles. Hartford, Connecticut. To Critten- APR. 28 den. Sentiments on the condition of the coun- try; Colonel [Joseph Hamilton] Daveiss at the battle of Tippecanoe. A. L. S. 3 p. Also L. S. 3 p. 1858 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. [Washington, D. C.] To APR. 28 S[amuel] S[mith] Nicholas. Opposition to com- mittee report on Kansas question; desire to do justice; general ideas on the subject. Copy. 2 p. 1858 Wright, J. W. Brooklyn, New York. To Crittenden. APR. 29 Scheme for a series of statues in front of Capitol at Washington. A. L. S. 3 p. PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN 1858 Cansten, James l1. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. APR. 29 French Spoliation bill. L. S. 2 p. 1858 Tyler, John. Sherwood Forest, [Virginia]. To Critten- APR. 29 den. Thanking Crittenden for a copy of his speech on Lecompton Constitution. Copy. 1 p. [1858] Leisenring, A. W. Mlauch Chunck, [Pennsylvania]. To IAPR I Crittenden. Requests copy of Crittenden's speech on Kansas issue. A. L. S. I p. [1858] Rosebrugh, Al. H. Ann Arbor, Michigan. To Crittenden. [APR ] Desires copies of Crittenden's speech on Lecomp- ton Constitution. A. L. S. I p. [1858] N[icholas], S[amuel] S[mith]. [Louisville, Kentucky]. T. MAY 3 Crittenden. Suggests formation of anti-demo- cratic party; scheme to oppose democracy ill the South. A. L. S. 4 p. 1858 Eliot, W. G. To Crittenden. Thanking Crittenden for a MAY 4 copy of his speech on the Kansas question. A.f. S. I P. 1858 Lawrence, Amos A[dams]. Boston, [Massachusetts]. To MAY 4 Crittenden. Extension of slavery; endorsement of [Charles Greeley] Loring. A. L. S. 1 p. 1858 Loring, Charles G[reeley]. Boston, [Massachusetts]. To MAY 4 Crittenden. Approval of Crittenden's course on Kansas question; invitation to visit Boston. A.L.S. 3p. 1858 Williams, N[athaniel] F. Baltimore, [Maryland]. To MAY 5 Crittenden. Effect of vote on Kansas question. A.L.S. 1 p. 1858 Allen, Ethan A., Jr. New York. To Crittenden. Re- MAY 5 marks on bill for settlement of Revolutionary claims; his interest in claims as heir to Col. Ethan Allen. A. L. S. 3 p. 1858 Cogswell, J. New Brunswick, New Jersey. To Crit- MAY 7 tenden. Crittenden's speech on Kansas ques- tion. A. L. S. 1 p. 1858 Towle, George M. New Haven, Connecticut. To Crit- MAY 8 tenden. Desires copies of Crittenden's speeches on Kansas question. A. L. S. 1 p. [1858] N[ew] H[ampshirel Literary Association. New Haven, MAY 8 Connecticut. To Crittenden. Notification of election as honorary member. A. L. S. by David D. Thompkins. 1 p. 217 218 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1858 Ramsey, William T. Augusta, Illinois. To Crittenden. MAY 8 Desires copy of speech on Kansas question. A.L.S. ip. 1858 Rankin, W[illiam] S. Williamstown, Kentucky. To Crit- MAY 8 tenden. Admission of Kansas under Lecompton constitution; vote of Kentucky delegation in Congress. A. L. S. 4 p. 1858 Davenport, C. Barnesville, Ohio. To Crittenden. De- MAY 8 sires copy of Crittenden's speech on Kansas question. A. L. S. 1 p. 1858 Bobbins, E. C. D. Galesburg, Illinois. To Crittenden. MAY 10 Invitation to address the Gnothautii Society of Knox College. A. L. S. 1 p. 1858 Dauphiney, Rfobert] J. Boston, ['Massachusetts]. To MAY 10 Crittenden. Desires copy of Crittenden's speech on Kansas question. A. L. S. I p. 1858 Denison, Sam. Albany, [New York]. To Crittenden. MAY 11 Recommends re-establishment of the American party and Crittenden as its nominee for president. A.L.S. 8p. 1858 Church, Alonzo H. Springfield, Illinois. To Crittenden. MAY 12 Desires copies of Crittenden's speech on Kansas question. A. L. S. 2 p. 1858 Smith, D. Howard. Chicago, [Illinois]. To Crittenden. MAY 12 Lecompton constitution; predicts reelection of Stephen A[rnold] Douglas to Congress; com- ments. A. L. S. 2 p. 1858 Southard, H[enrv] L. New York. To Crittenden. De- MAY 13 sires appointment as commissioner for Minnesota in New York. A. L. S. 1 p. 1858 Rose, William B. Washington, Pennsylvania. To Crit- MAY 13 tenden. Assistance given U. S. S. Susquehanna by Doctor Frederick H. Rose when crew was stricken with yellow fever. A. L. S. 2 p. 1858 Walton, Alexander. Washington, D. C. To Crittenden. MAY 13 Growth of international secret political society named Poles or Order of the North Star establish- ed to abolish monarchy in the world; its strength and objects; asks aid. A. L. S. 3 p. 1858 Letcher, Thomas K. Nicholasville, Kentucky. To Crit,- MAY 13 tenden. Desires copy of Major [William Hens- ley] Emory's report of Survey of boundary line between United States and Mexico. A. L. S. I p. PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN 1858 Carneal, Thomas D[avis]. Frankfort, (Kentucky]. To MAY 13 Crittenden. Humorous personals; intended visit to Washington. Written by R. P. Letcher. 4 p. 1858 Letcher, R[obert] P[erkins]. Frankfort, (Kentuckv]. To MAY 13 Crittenden. Buchanan's course on the Kansas question; business affairs of [Albert T.] Burnley. A.L.S. 2p. 1858 O'Neill, John W. Philadelphia. To Crittenden. Invi- MAY 13 tation to aid in organization of Home Protective Union of Pennsylvania; its aims, condition of the country's industries. A. L. S. 3 p. 1858 Cogswell, J. New Brunswick, New Jersev. To Critten- MAY 13 den. Receipt of Crittenden's speech on Kansas question. A. L. S. 1 p. 1858 Chamberlin, M. H. Lebanon, Illinois. To Crittenden. MAY 13 Desires copy of Crittenden's speech on Kansas question. A. L. S. 1 p. 1858 Collins, Richard H. New York. To Crittenden. De- MAY 14 sires to refer to Crittenden on his OWI business card; his education. A. L. S. 2 p. 1858 Anonymous. Carthage, Illinois. To Crittenden. Politi- MAY 16 cal issues before the country. L. S. "A Young Sucker." 3 p. 1858 Appleton, William. Boston, Massachusetts. To Critten- MAY 17 den. Introduces [Thomas Coffin] Amory who is writing the biography of James Sullivan. A. L. S. 2 p. 1858 Sevier, E. G. Kingston. [Tennessee]. To Crittenden. MAY 18 Kansas question; condition of political parties. A.L.S. 2p. 1858 Scott, Robert W. Locust Hill, [Kentuckv]. To Critten- MAY 18 den. Kansas question; revolutionary claim; state agricultural colleges. A. L. S. 4 p. 1858 Xerris, J. E. Clarksburg, New York. To Crittenden. MAY 18 Desires copies of public documents. A. L. S. 2 p. 1858 Bodin, Edward L. Philadelphia. To Crittenden. Kan- MAY 18 sas question. A. L. S. 2 p. 1858 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Washington, [D. C.] To MAY19 S[amuel] S[mith] Nicholas. Kansas question subsided; war message expected from President Buchanan; acquisition of Cuba. Copy. 1 p. 219 220 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1858 Brooks, Erastus. New York. To Crittenden. Recom- MAY 21 mends confirmation of [Augustus] Schell as Col- lector of Customs at New York. A. L. S. 2 p. 1858 Weastwood, Henry Clay. Lewisburg, Virginia. To Crit- MAY 22 tenden. Desires Congressional documents. A.L.S. 2p. 1858 Badger, George E. Raleigh, [North Carolina]. To Crit- MAY 23 tenden. Desires copies of Crittenden's speech on Kansas question; confirmation of William Badger as Naval Agent at Philadelphia. A. L. S. 2 p. 1858 XcCormick, George W. Sharonville, Ohio. To Crit- MAY 24 tenden. Admiration of Crittenden's speeches. A. L.S. I p. 1858 Burns, J. W. Philadelphia. To Crittenden. Home Pro- SMAY 26 tective Union. A. L. S. 2 p. [1858] N[icholas], S[amuel] S[mith]. [Louisville, Kentucky.] To MAY 28 Crittenden. Opposes war making power in the President. A. L. S. 2 p. 1858 Brown, Orlando. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To Crittenden. MAY 31 Biography of Crittenden; Presidency; possible war with England; comment; local matters. A.L.S. 3p. 1858 Letcher, Rfobert] P[erkins]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To MAY 31 Crittenden. A new political party; possible war with England; political strength of [Stephen Arnold] Douglas. A. L. S. 7 p. 1858 Button, Charles. Lynchburg, Virginia. To Crittenden. MAY 31 Desires report of Major [William Hensley] Em- ory on United States and Mexican boundary survey. A. L. S. 1 p. 1858 New York Citizens. To Crittenden and John Bell. In- JUNE 1 vitation to public dinner. L. S. by 28 signa- tures. 2 p. 1858 Winthrop, Robert [Charles]. Boston, [Massachusetts]. JUNE 5 To Crittenden. Invitation to dine at Faneuil Hall on July 4. Copy. 1 p. 1858 Rayne, A[rthur] P[eronneau]. Washington, [D. C.] To JUNE 10 Crittenden. Transmits sketch of Hayne's serv- ices in War of 1812. A. L. S. 2 p. 1858 Draper, S[imeon]. New York. To Crittenden. Encloses JUNE 11 letter [invitation to a dinner in New York] to Crittenden and John Bell. A. L. S. 1 p. PAPER8 OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN 1858 Letcher, R[obert] P[erkins]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To JUNE 16 Crittenden. Proposed reception at Covington; subject for a speech. A. L. S. 3 p. 1868 Lane, George. Marshall, Texas. To Crittenden. Ap- JUNE 21 proves of Crittenden's views on right of search. A.L.S. 1 p. 1858 Clay, Thomas H. Mansfield,[Kentuckv]. ToCrittenden. JUNF 24 Receipt of copy of Crittenden's speech; views on Kansas question. A. L. S. 2 p. [1858] Nicholas, S[amuel] S[mith]. [Louisville, Kentuckv.] To JUNE 28 Crittenden. Plan for newspaper attack upon Kansas question. A. L. S. 2 p. 1858 Sweringen, J[ames] T. St. Louis, (Missouri]. To Eliza- JUNE 29 beth Crittenden. Financial matters. A. L. S. 1 p. 1858 United States Treasury. State of, and estimates for 1859. JUNE 30 4 P. 1858 Garland Jones. Springfield, Illinois. To Crittenden. JULY 1 Queries about political campaign in Illinois. A.L.S. 2p. [18581 N[icholas], S[amuel] S[mith]. [Louisville, Kentucky.] To JULY 2 Crittenden. Mississippi valley and the Union; Kansas question. A. L. S. 1 p. 1858 Sweringen, J[ames] T. St. Louis, [Missouri]. To Critten- JULY 6 den. Financial matters. A. L. S. 1 p. 1858 Letcher, Joseph P. Keokuk, Iowa. To Crittenden. JULY 7 Admiration for Crittenden; Presidency; com- ment. A. L. S. 3 p. 1858 Sweringen, J[ames] T. St. Louis, [Missouri]. To Critten- JULY 10 den. Private business matters. A. L. S. I p. 1858 Underwood, Wlarner] L. Mt. Air, [Kentucky]. To Crit- JULY 15 tenden. Coming Presidential campaign; per- sonal efforts. A. L. S. 3 p. 1858 Sweringen, J[ames] T. St. Louis, [Missouri]. To Critten- JULY 15 den. Real estate matters. A. L. S. 1 p. 1858 Boyd, W. P. Bloomington, Illinois. To Crittenden. JuLY 17 Details of Lincoln-Douglas campaign in Illinois; comment; Crittenden's popularity. A. L. S. 7 p. 1858 Holston, John G. T. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. JuLY 17 Complimentary ticket to lectures of National Medical College. L. S. 1 p. 221 222 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1858 Shaffner, T[alliaferro] P[reston]. Washington, [D. C.] To JUlt I's Crittenden. Distribution of copies of Critten- len's speech; projected newspaper at Washing- ton. A. L. S. 2 p. 1858 Wever, C. W. Weverton, Maryland. To Crittenden. JULY 19 Desires copies of Crittenden's speeches; com- ment. A. L. S. 2 p. 1858 Dickey, T[heophilus] Lyle. St. Louis, Missouri. To JULY 19 Crittenden. Desires to quote certain remarks of admiration for [Stephen Arnold] Douglas. Copy. 1 p. 1858 Sweringen, J[ames] T. St. Louis, Missouri. To Critten- JULY 26 den. Financial and real estate. A. L. S. 2 p. 1858 Polk, M. Georgetown, Kentucky. To Crittenden. Re- JULY 28 quests public documents. A. L. S. 2 p. 1858 Xorgan County Agricultural Society. Jacksonville, Illi- JULY 29 nois. To Crittenden. Invitati-rn to deliver an address. L. S. by 4 signatures as a committee. 1858 Sargent, N[athan]. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. AuG i2 Explains correspondence and use of Crittenden's name for the Presidency; his associates. A. L. S. 3 p. Mutilated. 1858 Sweringen, J[ames] T. St. Louis, [Missouri]. To Crit- AUG 13 tenden. Financial and real estate matters. A.L.S. 2p. 1858 Crittenden, A[lexander] P. San Francisco, California. Au(. 19 To Crittenden. Suit of United States V8. Sut- ter. A. L. S. 2 p. 1858 Harvey, John. Roanoke, Missouri. To Crittenden. Trans- SErr 2 mits check, cause of delay. A. L. S. 1 p. Also duplicate check. 1 p. 1858 Sweringen, J[ames] T. St. Louis, [Missouri]. To Crit- SErr 10 tenden. Transmits check; personals. A. L. S. I p. 1858 Sutter, John A. Yuba County, California. Power of at- Ocr. 9 torney to Crittenden. To represent him in suit of United States tV8. Sutter. D. S. 4 p. With notary seal attached, also seal of Secretary of State of California attached. 1858 Herndon, W[illiam] H[enryl. Springfield, Illinois. To Nov. I Crittenden. Receipt of letter addressed to [Abraham] Lincoln; secrecy of correspondence between Crittenden and Lincoln; explains false PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN rumors of Crittenden's political views on Lincoln- Douglas campaign. A. L. S. 2 p. 1858 Clay, Thomas 11. 'Mansfield, [Kentucky]. To Crittenden. Nov. I Desires cadetship at West Point for his son. A.L.S. Ip. 1858 Cates, O[wen] G. St. Louis, [Missouri]. To Crittenden. Nov. 4 Reasons for publishing private correspondence; slander and falsehood in connection with Lin- coln-Douglas campaign; Lincoln's silence on the matter. A. L. S. 4 p. 1868 Crittenden, A[lexander] P. San Francisco, [California]. Nov. 4 To Crittenden. Fraud in claims to quicksilver mines; unjust actions of the U. S. District Attor- ney. A. L. S. 3 p. 1858 Thompson, J. Edgar. Philadelphia. Report of the Presi- Nov. 4 dent of the Pennsylvania Railroad showing the wear on rails. Printed. 2 p. 1858 Hunt, Charles A. Urbana, Illinois. To Crittenden. Nov. 11 Criticises course taken by [Stephen Arnold] Douglas; expansion of slavery; the Presidency. A. L. S. 4 p. 1858 Meriot, W. J. Sacramento, [California]. To Volney E. Nov. 19 Howard. Decision of Supreme Court upon the Sutter grants. A. L. S. 1 p. 1858 Xedbery, James K. Providence, [Rhode Island]. To DEC. 9 Crittenden. Desires public documents; political comment. A. L. S. 2 p. 1858 Order of United Americans. Boston, Massachusetts. To DEC. 10 Crittenden. Invitation to deliver an address. A. L. S. of C. B. Dearborn. Also signed W. C. A. Preble and J. F. Dunning, committee. 2 p. 1858 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Washington, D. C. To DEC. 16 Salmon Portland Chase. Introduces Foster and Cuyler on matters of public and private nature. A. L. S. 2 p. CHASE. 1858 Cook, J. Greencastle, Pennsylvania. To Crittenden. DEC. 22 Election as honorary member of Crittenden literary society. A. L. S. 1 p. 1858 Wickliffe, D. C,. Lexington, Kentucky. To Crittenden. DEC. 23 Public documents; demonstrations in New York in favor of Crittenden. A. L. S. 1 p. 1858 Sargent, John 0. New York. To Crittenden. Certifi- DEC. 27 cate and land patent for Taylor. A. L. S. 1 p. 223 224 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS [1858] Xartin, Thomas S. Superior, Wisconsin. To Crittenden. Parentage of [William L.] Crittenden and his death in Cuba. A. L. S. I p. 1859 Bibb, John B. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To Crittenden. JAN. 1 Personals; presidency. A. L. S. 2 p. 1859 Ralston, Gerard. London, [England]. To Charles Fenton JAN. 5 AMercer. Slavery in United States; contrast with England; colonization scheme. A. L. S. 2 p. 1859 Baker, Robert S. New York. To Crittenden. Slander- JAN. 7 ous attack upon Capt. William K. Latimer. A. 1. S. 9 p. [1859] N[icholas], S[amuel] S[mith]. Louisville, Kentucky. To JAN. 19 Crittenden. Opposes annexation of Territory; has conviction that President Buchanan will urge annexation of Cuba to conciliate the South; personals. A. L. S. 2 p. 1859 Letcher, R[abert] P[erkins]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To JAN. 20 Crittenden. Afliliation of [Stephen Arnold] Douglas with Democrats; accession of Cuba; personals. A. L. S. I l) Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; II, 170. [1859] [Crittenden, John Jordan]. Relative to suit of Robert [JAN. 211 Campbell et al. V8. Clement Boyreau. A. D. 2 p. 1859 Cowper, Leopohl C. P. Portsmouth, Virginia. To Crit- JAN. 24 tenden. Revolutionarv services of Col. Josiah Parker; claim for services. A. L. S. 3 p. 1859 Letcher, R[obert] P[erkins]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To JAN. 26 Crittenden. Dilatory politics in Kentucky; ac- cession of Cuba; [Stephen Arnold] Douglas and the Democratic party; personals. A. L. S. 4 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; II, 170. 1859 Letcher, R[obert] P[erkins]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To JAN. 27 Crittenden. Journey of [Thomas Davis] Carneal. A.L.S. 2p. [1859] N[icholas, Samuel Smith]. [Louisville, Kentucky.] To JAN. 30 Crittenden. Annexation of Cuba; interests of Creole proprietors. A. L. S. 1 p. 1859 Eldridge, James. New York. To Crittenden. Pecun- FJE.. 3 iary embarrassment caused by recent decisions on California land titles. L. S. 4 p. PAPERS OF JO1UN JORDAN CRITTENDEN 1859 Letcher, R[obert] PLerkins]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To FEB. 9 Elizabeth Crittenden. Social matters; locals. A. L. S. 4 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crit- tenden, Phila., 1871; II, 175. 1859 Mercer, C. F. Tallahassee, Florida. To Crittenden. FEB. 10 Transmits pamphlet on slavery. A. L. S. 4 p. 1859 Porter, A[ugustus] S. Niagara, New York. To Crit- FEB. 14 tenden. Scheme of Major J[ohn] G[ross] Barnard to fortify New York City; requests a personal interest in the plans. A. L. S. 2 p. 1859 Hastings, S. C. San Francisco, [California]. To Crit- FEB. 15 tenden. Transfer of California land title. A.L.S. 2p. 1859 Ruggles, Samuel B. New York. To Crittenden. Ac- FEB. 16 cession of Cuba; personals. A. L. S. 4 p. 1859 Bridge, II[oratio]. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. FEB. 17 Deficiency in accounts of [Alexander J.] Mitchell with Navy Department. A. L. S. 2 p. 1859 Thornton, Williams Thornton. San Francisco, [Cali- FEB. 19 fornia]. To Crittenden. Payment of fees. L. S. 1 p. Also duplicate check. 1 p. 1859 Fuller, Thomas J. D. [Washington, D. C.] To Eugene FEB. 21 Wilkinson Crittenden. Balance due Treasury Department. Copy. 1 p. 1859 L[etcher], R[obert] P[erkins]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To FEB. 28 Crittenden. Detail of state convention; person- nel of the Central Committee; assassination of [Philip Barton Key] by [Daniel Edgar] Sickles. A.L.S. 4p. 1859 Goodhue Co. New York. To Crittenden, Reverdy SALR. 10 Johnson, John A[rnold] Rockwell and J[udah] P[hilip] Benjamin. Fees offered by persons in- terested in the New Almaden Mine, California. L.S. 3p. 1859 Cooper, S[amuel]. Washington, [D. C.] To E[ugene] MAR. 18 W[ilkinson] Crittenden. Balance due United States. Copy. 1 p. 1859 Hammond, J[ames] H[enry]. Beech Island, South Caro- MAR. 22 lina. To Crittenden. Requests a barrel of Bourbon Whiskey. A. L. S. 2 p. 1859 Bache, A[lexander] D[allas]. [Washington, D. C.] To MAR. 28 Crittenden. Employment of Crittenden's grand- son in the coast survey. A. L. S. 2 p. 5280 -13-15 225 226 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1859 Rush, Richard. Philadelphia. To Crittenden. Praise APR 3 for Crittenden's speech on the acquisition of Cuba; personals. A. L. S. 4 p. 1859 [Crittenden, Eugene Wilkinson.] Fort Arbuckle, Indian APR 4 Territory. To S[amuel] Cooper. Loss of ac- counts; opinion that the accounts were close(l. Copy. 2 p. 1859 [Crittenden, Eugene Wilkinson.] Fort Arbuckle, Indian APR 4 Territory. To [Robert J. Atkinson]. Alleged indebtedness; loss of papers; desires detailed statement. Copy. 1 p. 1859 Anderson, Larz. Cincinnati, [Ohio]. To Crittenden. De- APR. 5 sires letters of introduction to people in Europe; recent defeat for Democracy in the state. A.L.S. 2p. 1859 Crittenden, E[ugene] W[ilkinson]. Fort Arbuckle, [Indian APt. 6 Territorv]. To Crittenden. Alleged shortage in his accounts for expenditures in the Army; fain- ilv affairs. A. L. S. 3 p. 1859 Randolph, Joseph F[itz]. Trenton, New Jersey. To Crit- APR 9 tenden. Desires letters of introduction to per- sons in Europe; New Jersey politics. A. L. S. 2 p. 1859 XcKinley, Andrew. St. Louis, [Missouri]. To Critten- Arpi 13 den. Real estate business; family matters. A.L.S. I p. 1859 Atkinson, Robert J. [Washington, D. C.] To E[ugene] APR 26 W[ilkinson] Crittenden. Account due U. S. Copy. 1 p. 1859 XcKinley, Andrew. St. Louis, [Missouri]. To Critten- 'MAY 3 den. Real estate business; personals. A. L. S. 1 p. 1859 Letcher, R[obert] P[erkins]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To MAY 11 Crittenden. Gubernatorial campaign in Ken- tucky; efforts of [Joshua F.] Bell to defeat [Beriah] Magoffin; Congressional election; per- sonals. A. L. S. 3 p. 1859 Hammond, J[ames] H[enry]. [Beech Island, North Caro- MAY 15 lina]. To Crittenden. Receipt of whiskey; adul- terated liquors; growth of his own vineyard. A.L.S. 3p. 1859 Reagan, John H. Grimes Co., Texas. To Crittenden. MAY 16 Receipt of Crittenden's letter approving of Reagan's campaign circular. A. L. S. 1 p. PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN 1859 Letcher, Rfobert] P[erkins]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To MAY 17 Crittenden. Remarks on Thomas Corwin; sym- pathizes with President Buchanan; opinion of him; local matters. A. L. S. 5 p. 1859 Gaines, A. W. Receipt to Lieut. E[ugene] W[ilkinson] MAY 18 Crittenden. Copy. I l). 1859 Hale, P. 11. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. Apol- MAY 19 ogy for error in newspaper article connecting Crit- tenden with the Presidency. A. L. S. 2 p. 1859 Goodhue, Co. New York. To Crittenden. Law fee at MAY 25 Crittenden's disposal. L. S. 2 p. Also dupli- eate. 1 p. 1859 Crittenden, E[ugenej W[ilkinson]. Fort Arbuckle, Indian MAY 25 Territory. To Crittenden. Confident that lhe can balance his accounts; explanation; health of his family. A. L. S. 4 p. 1859 Crittenden, E[ugene] W[ilkinson]. Fort Arbuckle, Indian MAY 26 Territory. To Samuel Cooper. Revised state- ment of balance due U. S. L. S. 2 p. [Dupli- cate.] 1859 Crittenden, A[lexander] P. San Francisco. California. To JUNE 3 Crittenden. Payment of fees for cases before the U. S. Supreme Court; California real estate. A.L.S. 3p. 1859 XcKinley, Andrew. St. Louis, Missouri. ToCrittenden. JUNE 4 Real estate business; personals. A. L. S. 2 p. 1859 Kennedy, A. Baltimore, Maryland. To S[amuel] S[mith] JUNE 7 Nicholas. Opposition movement in the border states; plan of fall campaign in Maryland; strength of the parties. A. L. S. 3 p. 1859 Harvey, John. Howard County, Missouri. To Crit- JUNE 7 tenden. Real estate; disposal of finances. A.L.S. ip. 1859 Townsend, E[dward] Diavis]. [Washington, D. C.] To JUNE 10 Crittenden. Balance due U. S. from E[ugene] Wilkinson] Crittenden. A. L. S. 2 p. 1859 H[ewes], John M. Lexington, [Kentucky]. To Crit- JUNE 12 tenden. Campaign through the counties; pros- pects of election; asks aid of Crittenden. A. L. S. 4 p. 1859 Zollicoffer, F[elix] K[irk]. Nashville, [Tennessee]. To JUNE 27 Crittenden. Prospects for elections in Tennessee and Kentucky. A. L. S. 3 p. 227 228 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1859 Pilgrim Society. Plymouth, Massachusetts. To Crit- JULY I tenden. Invitation to laying of corner stone of Monument to Forefathers. L. S. by 6 names as a committee. 1859 Whittlesey, Elisha. Canfield, Ohio. To Crittenden. In- JULY I vitation of Battle of Lake Erie Monument Asso- ciation to deliver address at laying of corner stone. A. L. S. I p. 1859 Allen, J[ohn] W. Cleveland, Ohio. To Crittenden. In- JULY 6 vitation of Perry Monument Association to at- tend laving of corner stone. A. L. S. 2 p. 1859 Battle of Lake Erie Xonument Association. Sandusky, JULY 6 Ohio. To Crittenden. Invitation to assist in laying the corner stone on Sept. 10. L. S. by 5 names in one handwriting as a committee. 2 p. 1859 Rumsey, Edward. Greenville, [Kentucky]. To Critten- JULY 9 den. Prospects of coming election in Kentucky. A.L.S. I p. 1859 Underwood, J[oseph] R[ogers]. Munfordsville, [Kentucky]. JULY 14 To Crittenden. The coming Kentucky election; declines to take the "stump"; the presidency. A. L. S. 2 p. 1859 Ripley, C[harles]. Louisville, [Kentucky]. To Critten- JULY 21 den. Coming election in Kentucky; reports favor election of [Joshua F.] Bell for Governor. A.L.S. 4p. 1859 Goodbue, Co. New York. To Crittenden. Payment JULY 2: of draft; business matters. A. L. S. 3 p. 1859 Siebert, August, and six others. Frankfort on the Main, JULY 24 Germanv. To Crittenden. European holders of Mason County, Ky., bonds; hope that bond- holders be preserved from total loss. L. S. 3 p. Also Memorial to the President of the County Court of Mason [County], Kentucky. 2 p. 1859 Cosmopolitan Art Association. New York. To Critten- AU(; I den. Certificate of honorary membership. A. L. S. by C. L. Derby, actuary. 1 p. 1859 Crittenden, A[lexander] P. San Francisco, [California]. SErr. 18 To Crittenden. Inability to collect fees; the Sutter case; duel between [David Colbreth] Broderick and [David S.] Terry; political effect of Broderick's death upon California. A. L. S. 8 p. PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN 1859 Opposition Party. Monticello, Kentucky. To Critten- SEPT. 21 den. Invitation to attend a barbecue. I,. S. by four names in one handwTiting as a commit- tee. 2 p. 1859 Low Brothers Co. Marvsville, California. To Critten- SEPT. 30 len. Claim to lands through the Sutter claim; employment as counsel. A. L. S. 3 p. 1859 Crittenden, A[lexander] P. San Francisco, California. OCT. 4 To Crittenden. Payment of fee in case of Boyreau vs. Campbell. A. L. S. I p. 1859 McKinley, Andrew. St. Louis, [Missouri]. To Critten- Nov 2 (len. Progress in construction of buildings; fam- ily matters. A. L. S. 1 p. 1859 McKinley, Andrew. St. Louis, [Missouri]. To Critten- Nov 9 (len. Transmission of checks. A. L. S. I p. 1859 St. Nicholas Society. New York. To Crittenden. Invi- Nov. 27 tation to Anniversary dinner on Dec. 6. L. S. by the Stewards. 1 p. 1859 Simmons, James F[owler]. Providence, [Rhode Island]. Nov. 30 To Crittenden. Conversation wi ii [Henry] Clav relative to relations between Clav and Critten- den. A. L. S. 4 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; II, 178. 1859 Crittenden, A[lexander] P. San Francisco, California. DEC. 4 To Crittenden. Desires services as counsel in certain land claims before U. S. Supreme Court; statement of the case and testimony. A. L. S. 13 p. 1859 Sargent, John O[sborne]. New York. To Crittenden. DEC. 9 Employment as counsel; political death of [William Henry] Seward. A. L. S. 1 p. 1859 Johnson, Edward 'M. Addison, New York. To Critten- DEC. 9 den. Has indorsed Crittenden for the Presi- dency in his paper. A. L. S. 2 p. 1859 Emmons, William. Boston, Massachusetts. To Crit- DEC. 14 tenden. Thanksgivings; will forward a com- munication. A. L. S. 2 p. 1859 Appleton, Nathan. Boston, Massachusetts. To Critten- DEC. 17 den. Distracted state of the country; public sentiment in New England; danger of an evert act in the excitement. A. L. S. 3 p. 1859 Ashlanders Association. New York. To Crittenden. In- DEC. 22 vitation to celebration on Jan. 16. L. S. by 3 signatures. 1 p. 229 230 LTBRARY OF CONG;RESS 1859 Pechin, Edmund C. Philadelphia. To Crittenden. Plans DEc 22 of the National Union Committee to organize a Union platform. A. L. S. 2 p. 1859 Edwards, Charles. New York. To Crittenden. Thomas )EDc 27 Kaine a fugitive [from Great Britain]. A. L. S. 2 p. 1859 Delaware Antiquarians. Wilmington, Delaware. To Crit- DEc. 27 tenden. Notification of election as honorary member. Printed form filled in and signed by Gideon T. Todd, Corres. Secy. 1 p. 1859 Flournoy, John J. Athens, Georgia. To Crittenden. DEc 28 Lack of organization in the H ouse of Represent- atives; suggests a way to defeat the Black Re- publicans; necessity of a compromise. A. L. S. 5 p. 1860 Dali, Austin. Baltimore, [Maryland]. To Crittenden. JAN 1 Measures adopted by Governor of Maryland; conduct of conservative citizens. A. L. S. 3 p- 1860 Powell, C. Greenville Courthouse, South Carolina. To JAN I Crittenden. Organization of a Washington Union Party. A. L. S. 1 p., mutilated. 1860 Chandler, Sarah M. To Crittenden. Arguments for JAN 3 slavery with references to the Bible. A. L. S. 6 p. 1860 Gould, Jay. New York. To Crittenden. Great majority JAN 4 in Pennsylvania favor Crittenden's compromise. A.L.S. 3p. 1860 Hicks, Thomas I[olliday]. Annapolis, Maryland. To JAN. 5 Crittenden. State of the Union; attitude of the border states; Crittenden's efforts. A. L. S. 2 p. 1860 Kennedy, Robert S. Stewartville, New Jersey. To Crit- JAN. 5 tenden. Compromise methods; taking slaves into free states. A. L. S. 2 p. 1860 Scott, Winfield. New York. To Henry Wilson. De- JAN. X, dines to be connected with political parties; reasons. A. L. S. Copy. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; II, 185. 1860 Lawrence, Amos A[dams]. Boston, [Massachusetts]. To Crittenden. Prefers Crittenden for President; politics in Massachusetts. A. L. S. 2 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; II, 183. PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN3 1860 Scott, Winfield. New York. To Crittenden. The Presi- JAN I1 dency; reasons for not visiting seat of govern- ment. A. L. S. 4 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; II, 182. 1860 Fisher, George P. Dover, [Delaware]. To Crittenden. JAN. 7 Organization of national conservative party; comment. A. L. S. 2 p. 1860 Rives, W[illiam] C[abell]. Castle Hill, [Virginia]. To J.AN 9 Crittenden. Anxiety in Virginia; Crittenden's compromise; organization of new party. A. L. S. 3 p. [1860] N[icholas], S[amuel] S[mith]. [Louisville Kentuckv]. JA.N 10 To Crittenden. Criticism of compromise meas- ures; other propositions. A. L. S. 2 p. 1860 Gardner, J. 1-H., A. A. Curtis, and Ansel Daniel. Irvine, JAN. 10 Kentucky. To Crittenden. Confidence in Crit- ten(lenand conservatismof Kentucky. L. S. 2 p. 1860 Myers, T[heodore] Bailey. New York. To Crittenden. JAN 10 Postponement of political meeting; diversity of opinion throughout the country. A. L. S. 2 p. 1860 Lunt, George. Boston, [Massachusetts]. To Crittenden. JAN. 10 Efforts for a Union organization; Massachusetts politics. A. L. S. 3 p. 1860 Inglis, C[harles]. Paterson, New Jersey. To Crittenden. JAN. 12 National politics; organization of a conservative party. A. L. S. 4 p. 1860 Onderdonk, J. A. Hamilton, New York. To Crittenden. J.N. 13 Desires Crittenden's speeches. A. L. S. 1 p. 1860 Dewees, Jacob. Pottsville, [Pennsvlvania]. To Critten- JAN. 16 den. Necessity of a Union meeting. A. L. S. 5 p. 1860 Newport, David. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. To Crit- JAN. 16 tenden. Urges compromise measures. A. L. S. 2 p. 1860 Ketcham, Hiram. New York. To Crittenden. Critten- JAN. 17 den's recent speech at Philadelphia; evil results from failure of House of Representatives to or- ganize. A. L. S. 3 p. Mutilated. 1860 Elder, William. Philadelphia. To Crittenden. Notices JAN. 19 of John C. Hamilton's Historv of the Republic; races adapted to the climates; drawing a slavery line. A. L. S. 4 p. 231 232 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1860 Kentucky University, laculty. Ilarrodsburg, Kentucky. JAN 20 To Crittenden. Desire to purchase government property for a university site; ask aid. L. S. 8 signatures. 6 p. 1860 Stuart, Alexander Il[ugh] H[olmes] Richmond, [Virginia]. JAN 22 To Crittenden. Haste necessary in estal)Iish- ment of the 1.nion Party. A. L. S. 1 p. 1860 Iverson, Alfred. Resolutions offered to U. S. Senate JAN 24 regulating pay of retired naval officers who have been restored to active service, with arguments for same. Copy. 2 p. 1860 Scroggs, G[ustavus] A. Buffalo, [New York]. To Crit- JAN 24 tender. Organization of the Union Party; plat- form and nominations; comment. A. L. S. 6 p. Mutilated. 1860 Lawrence, Amos A[dams]. Boston, [Massachusetts]. To JAN. 26 Crittenden. Little credence to be given George Lunt; progress of the Union party in Massa- chusetts. A. L. S. 3 p. 1860 Aspinwall, William. Boston, Massachusetts. To Crit- JAN 27 tenden. Offers services; political career; an- cestry. A. L. S. 1 p. 1860 Brookings, W. W. Sioux Falls, Dakota Territory. To JAN. 27 Crittenden. Urges organization and admission of Dakota; lack of law and order. A. L. S. 3 p. [1860] Nicholas] S[amuel] S[mithl. [Louisville, Kentucky.] To JANI 2N Crittenden. Evils from disorganization in House of Representatives; plan for overthrow of De- mocracy. A. L. S. 2 p. 1860 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Washington, [D. C.] To JAN. 29 S[amuell S[mith] Nicholas. Criticises Nicholas plan for Presidential election; attempt to form a constitutional Union Party; condition of the Democratic and Republican parties in Congress. Copy. 1 p. 1860 Randolph, Joseph F[itz]. Trenton, New Jersey. To Crit- JAN. 30 tenden. Advisability of nominating a Union presidential ticket; New Jersey politics; the national committee. A. L. S. 3 p. 1860 Italian National Committee. New York. To Crittenden. JAN. 31 Invitation to meeting to express their sympathy for brethren in Italy. L. S. 2 signatures. 1 p. PAPERS OF TOII5-N JORDAN CRITTENDEN3 1860 Kennedy, John P[endleton]. Baltimore, [Maryland]. To JAN.31 Crittenden. Arrangements to attend the na- tional committee at Washington. A. L. S. 4 p. 1860 Carneal, Thomas D[avis]. Cincinnati, [Ohio1. To Crit- JAN 31 ten(len. Comments on (Robert Perkins] I,etcher; meeting of four legislatures in the city. A. L. S. 3 p. 1860 Harris, Alfred T. Richmond, [Virginia]. To Crittenden. J.,N :31 C'laim of Melissa Ligon to Kentucky lands; its validity. A. L. S. 3 p. 1860 Swoop., P. C. Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. To Critten- JAN. den. National Union Party; his preferences. A. L.S. 2p. 1860 Scott, Winfield. New York. To Crittenden. Corre- FEB. I spondence with [Henry] W[ilson]; politic. A. L. S. 3 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crit- tenden, Phila., 1S71; II, 185. 1860 Bresler, C. II. York, Pennsylvania. To Crittenden. FEB. 2 Prospects for National Union Party in Pennsyl- vania. A. L. S. 4 p. 1860 N[icholas], S[amuel] S[mith]. [Louisville, Kentucky.] To FEB 2 Crittenden. National Union Party; arguments against success. A. L.. S. 3 p. 1860 Collins, James. New Albany, Indiana. To Crittenden. FEB. 2 Attitude of local Democracy toward the Union party; comment. A. L. S. 4 p. 1860 Scott, Winfield. New York. To W. T. Ritchie, Rich- FEB. 3 mond, Virginia. Correspondence with Thomas Ritchie on the secession movement in 1831-2; division of the countrv into three sections. Copy. 4 p. 1860 Hay, MI[ortimer] D. Greenville, Kentucky. To Critten- FEB. 4 den. Favors Crittenden for President; reasons. A.L.S. 3p. 1860 Iorris, B. S. Chicago, [Illinois]. To Crittenden. Ef- FEB. 6 forts being made for Union party; comment. A.L.S. 3p. 1860 Pechin, Edmund C. Philadelphia. To Crittenden. Suc- FEB. 7 cess in organizing the Union party in Pennsyl- vania. A. L. S. 2 p. 1860 Kennedy, John Pfendleton]. Baltimore, [Maryland]. To FEB. 7 Crittenden. The Union party. A. L. S. 3 p. Printed: Coieman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; 11, 185. 2.33 234 HIBRARY 0F CONGRESS 1860 Riley, Thomas W. Kimbo lill, [Kentuckv]. To Critten- FrB 8 den. Census report; feeling of various factions in Kentuckv toward secession. A. L. S. 4 p. 1860 Dewees, Jacob. Pottsville, [Pennsvlvania]. To (iritten- FEll. 10 den. Injustice done Millard Fillmore; politics in Pennsylvania; efforts for the National Union party. A. L. S. 3 p. 1860 Plautz, J. E. Ephrata, Pennsylvania. To Crittenden. FEB 161 Efforts necessary for the Union party in Penn- sylvania. A. L. S. I p. 1880 Burwell, William P. Richmond, [Virginia]. To Critten- I"Eli IS den. Invitation to a wedding; result of recent convention in V'irginia. A. L. S. 4 p. 1860 Schley, William. Baltimore, [Maryland]. To Critten- Ff: i. 20 den. Marvland legislature; will endeavor to visit Washington, D. C. A. L. S. 4 p. 1860 Larrabee, Charles. Hartford, Connecticut. To Critten- hI 2U den. Sends letter on Constitutional Union Party. A. L. S. 2 p. 1860 Larribee, Charles. Hartford, Connecticut. To Critten- I'EB. 21 den. Desires Larribee's article to be universally read. A. L. S. 1 p. 1880 Craik, James. Louisville, [Kentucky]. To Crittenden. FEm 23 Distribution of Craik's speech on Union prin- ciples. A. L. S. 4 p. 1860 Harris, Alfred T. Richmond, [Virginia]. To Crittenden. Ft4i3. 24 Claim of Melissa Ligon and her rights under Ken- tuckv laws. A. L. S. 2 p. 1860 Peyton, Balie. Gallatin, Tennessee. To Crittenden. Ft'El. 2.5 Membership on Executive Committee of Union Party; its plans; meeting of National Conven- tion. L. S. 4 p. 1860 Graham, W[illiam] A[lexander]. Hillsboro, North Caro- 'F. B. 27 lina. To Crittenden. State convention of the Union party; idea of nominating two candidates. A.L.S. 3 p. 1860 Ferguson, William D. Memphis, [Tennessee]. To Crit- FEB. 27 tenden. Result of state convention; delay of circulars from central committee. A. L. S. 2 p 1860 Freeman, C. B. Fultonville, New York. To Crittenden. FEB. 27 Place of meeting of National Convention of Union Party. A. L. S. 1 p. PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN 1860 Goff, Washington. New York. To Crittenden. Sug- FEII. 29 gests an Executive prowlamation for (lay of thanksgiving and prayer. A. L. S. 3 p 1860 Pendergrast, S. V'. Washington, 1). C. To Crittenden. FI El. 29) Her husband [Garrett Jesse Pendergrast] in corn- man(d of the U. S. S. Merrirnac. to be inves- tigated bv the Senate. A. L. S. 2 1860 Letcher, R[obert] P[erkins]. Frankfort. [Kentuckv]. To MAR. I Crittenden. Result of state convention of the Union party; probable nominees for Presidency: personals. A. L. S. 3 p. Printed: Coleman. Life of Crittenden, Phila.. 1871 : II. 197. 1860 Kennedy, John P. Baltimore, ['Marvland]. To Critten- MAR. 5 den. The Union Party. A. L. S. 4 p. 1860 Combs, Leslie. Lexington, [Kentuckv]. To Crittenden. MAR. 5 False philosophy of [William Ilenry] Seward and others; the Preisdencv. A. L. S. 2 1). 1860 Junior Sons of America. Canonsburg, [Pennsvivania]. MA R. 5 To Crittenden. Notification of election as hlon- orary member. L. S. by three names in one handwriting. 1 1)- 1860 Rawlings, Edward P. New York. To Crittenden. WXants MAR. 10 Crittenden's photograph for New York Illus- trated News. A. L. S. I p. 1860 Wigg, W[illiam] Hazzard. Washington. [D. C.] To Crit- MIAR. 10 tenden. Claim of late William Hazzard Wigg for Revolutionary services. A. L. S. 2 p. with newspaper clipping attached. Also account. 2 p. 1860 Cabell, E. C. [Aboard ship in Gulf of Mlexico.] To Crit- MAR. 19 tenden. Marriage settlement upon Mhrs. Crit- tenden; his own finances; personals. A. L. S. 4 p. 1860 Lawrence, Amos A[dams]. Boston, [Massachusetts]. To MAR. 19 Crittenden. Prospects for a successful state con- vention. Copy. 1 p. 1860 Xalcom, Thomas S. Philadelphia. To Crittenden. Ar- MAR. 19 rival of a ship from Liberia; duty on tonnage; suggests congressional recognition of Liberia. A.L.S. 2p. 1860 Pendleton, John. Redwood, [Virginia]. To Crittenden. MAR. 20 Publication of Pendleton's speech made at Wlhig convention in Richmond. A. L. S. 2 p. 235 236 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1860 Williams, William R. Ironton, Ohio. To Crittenden. MAnit. 21) In preparing "Sketches of lawyers"; desires autograph sketch of Crittenden. A. L. S. 1 p. [1860] Hale, P. H. Washington, [D. C.] To J[esse] D. Bright. MARi. 21 Publication of report that [John Jordan] Crit- tenden would be a candidate [for Presidency]. A. L. S. 2 p. With note from Bright to Crit- tenden, stating that he will require 11ale to write Crittenden a letter of explanation for publication. A. L. S. 1860 Lawrence, Amos A[dams]. Boston, [Massachusetts]. To MlAFt. 310 Crittenden. Success of state convention; Crit- tenden as a candidate for Presidency; attitude of George Lunt. A. L. S. 4 p. 1860 Letcher, R[obert] P[erkins]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To APR. 2 Crittenden. Presidency; various candidates for nomination; offer of services of Thomas 11. Clay; personals. A. L. S. 4 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; 1, 116. 1860 Nicholas, S[amuel] S[mith]. [Louisville, Kentucky.] To APIR 3 Crittenden. Party preference; possibility that Union party will aid Democrats; favors nomina- tion of John McLean; comment. A. L. S. 4 p. 1880 Old Dominion Society. New York. To Crittenden. In- APit. 10 vitation to dinner on anniversary of settlement of Jamestown. Lithographed L. S. by Dexter Otey, chairman executive committee. 1860 Comegys, J[oseph] P[arsons]. Dover, [Delaware]. To APR, 19 Crittenden. "T. J. B." in the "National Intel- ligencer." A. L. S. 1 p. 1860 Conrad, C[harles] M1[agill]. New Orleans, [Louisiana]. To Apit 19 Crittenden. Political complexion of the country; southern feeling toward constitutional Union Party; will follow Crittenden's instructions. A. L. S. 4 p. 1860 Jouett, James E. On board U. S. S. Crusader, [Charleston, APi: 20 South Carolina.] To Crittenden. Urges in- crease of pay for naval officers. A. L. S. 6 p. Mutilated. 1860 Sherman, E. H. Washington, D. C. To Crittenden. Re- Apit ;1: quests copy of Crittenden's speech on the Home- stead bill. A. L. S. 1 p. PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN2 1860 Barr, J. Mi. Wilmington, Delaware. To Crittenden. APR. 24 Favors Crittenden for Presidential candidate of the National Union Party. A. L. S. I p. 1860 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Washington, [D. C.] To APR. 25 Washington Hunt. Confidence in the National Union convention; precaution necessary; com- ment. A. L. S. 4 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; II, 195. 1860 Comegys, J[oseph] P[arsons]. Dover, [Delaware]. To ApIt. 27 Crittenden. State convention of opposition; re- quests men to speak at meeting to choose dele- gates for Baltimore convention. A. L. S. 1 p. 1860 Pechin, Edmund C. Philadelphia. To Crittenden. Dif- APR. 30 ficulties of conservative party in Pennsvlvania; diligence of a few. A. L. S. 4 p. 1860 Ketchum, Hiram. New York. To Crittenden. Ques- MAY 3 tion for the National Union Party a grave one; impossible to give advice. A. L. S. 2 p. 1860 Henry, John F. Burlington, Iowa. To Crittenden. Ad- MAY 5 mission of new states; slavery question. A. L. S. 3 p. 1860 Lawrence, Amos A[dams]. Boston, [Massachusetts]. To MAY 5 Crittenden. Unable to attend convention of National Union Party; possible nominations; brief sketch of Massachusetts delegation. A. L. S. 2 p. 1860 lives, W[illiam] C[abell]. Castle Hill, [Virginia]. To MAY 5 Crittenden. Unable to attend National Union convention; confidence in its deliberations and will act accordingly; opportunity before the party. A. L. S. 2 p. 1860 Badger, George E[dmund]. Raleigh, [North Carolina]. MAY 6 To Crittenden. Expects Whig victory in guber- natorial election; equal taxation the issue; suc- cess in the legislature depends upon Gilliam. A.L.S. 2p. 1860 Ketchum, Hiram. New York. To Crittenden. Unable M.Y 7 to attend National Union convention; objec- tions to nominating a third Presidential candi- date; limited means of their party; favors post- ponement of final action. A. L. S. 3 p. 1860 Grandin, -. To Crittenden. Favors Crittenden for M.Y 7 President. A. L. S. 4 p. 237 238 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS [1860] Ketchum, Hiram. New York. To Crittenden. Encloses MAY 10 copy of his letter to President Buchanan. A. L. S. 1 p. 1860 Sanders, George N. Baltimore, [Maryland]. To [James] MAY 9 Buchanan. Condemns telegram in New York Times; was serious in Charleston dispatches. Copy of telegram. 1 p. 1860 Sanders, George N. New York. To Crittenden. Pos- MAY 11 sible removal as Naval Agent; encloses copy of telegram to President Buchanan. A. L. S. 2 p. 1860 McKinley, Andrew. St. Louis, [Missouri]. To Critten- MAY 14 den. Encloses statement of all accounts since taking charge of Mrs. Crittenden's real estate. A. L. S. 2 p. and accounts, 15 p. 1860 Everett, Edward. Boston, [Massachusetts]. To Wash- MAY 14 ington Hunt. Distressed on receiving nomina- tion for Vice Presidency; desired his name with- drawn from the convention; now in embarrass- ing position. Copy 2 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; II, 198. 1860 Conrad, C[harles] M[agill]. New Orleans, [Louisiana]. To MAY 22 Crittenden. Dissatisfied with results of National Union convention; condition of politics in the south. A. L. S. 3 p. 1860 Saltonstall, Leverett. Boston, [Massachusetts]. To Crit- MAY 22 tenden. Invitation to attend state convention of the National Party. A. L. S. 3 p. 1860 Ogden, James De P[eyster]. New York. To Crittenden. MAY 25 Invitation to attend meeting of Union Clubs of New York; purpose to ratify nominations of National Union Convention. A. L. S. 2 p. 1860 Pendleton, N[athaniel] G[reene]. Oakland, Maryland. To MAY 27 Crittenden. Personal feeling toward nomina- tions of National Union Party; claim of John Porter Brown for pay as Minister to Turkey; personals. A. L. S. 3 p. 1860 Everett, Edward. Boston, [Massachusetts]. To Crit- MAY 28 tenden. Explains his feelings towards use of his name on the National Union Ticket; had given no authority for alleged statements. L. S. 5 p. 1860 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Washington, [D. C.] To MAY 30 Edward Everett. Regrets any cause for dis- pleasure; circumstances under which Crittenden PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN signed a certain letter; its contents; 'will accept Everett's course as to Vice Presidency. A. D'ft. S. 2 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; II, 208. 1860 Everett, Edward. Boston, [Massachusetts]. To Crit- JUNE 2 tenden. Circumstances make it unnecessary to accept nomination formally; success of state con- vention of Constitutional Union Party; would prefer Crittenden at head of the party ticket. Copy. 1 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crit- tenden, Phila., 1871; II, 212. 1860 Lawrence, A[mos] A[dams]. Boston, [Massachusetts]. To JUNE 2 Crittenden. Political affairs of the state more encouraging; success of state convention of Na- tional Union Party; tide seems to have turned. A.L.S. 1 p. 1860 Dunscomb, William E. Jefferson City, [Missouri]. To JUNE 4 John Harvey. Reasons why certain lands should not be sold for taxes. A. L. S. 1 p. 1880 Fugitt, J. Preston. Baltimore, [Maryland]. To Crit- JUNF 6 tenden. Encloses "An Address to the Patriot- ism of Country"; reverence for Crittenden. A.L.S. 2p. 1860 Ketchum, Hiram. New York. To Crittenden. Ideas of JUNE 12 William Jagger on tariff; Senate should follow the lead of the House of Representatives; effect of tariff upon Western settlers. A. L. S. 4 p. 1860 Williamson, R. H. Boston, Massachusetts. To Critten- JUNE 22 den. Invitation in behalf of others to visit Bos- ton; committee of Constitutional Party in high spirits. A. L. S. 1 p. 1860 Wayne, Henry C. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. JUNE 26 Laws relative to appointment of Quartermaster General of the Army; urges promotion of [Col. Charles] Thomas to that office. A. L. S. 4 p. 1860 United States. Public debt and customs income statistics. JUNE 30 2 p. [1860] [Crittenden, John Jordan.] Frankfort, Kentucky. To [JUNE] [Samuel I. M. Major, Jr. editor of] the [Frank- fort] "Yeoman." Denies making alleged ac- cusations against J[ohn] C[abell] Breckinridge; is responsible for the speech in question and does not shun it. A. D'ft. Signature attached. 3 p. 239 240 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1860 Williams, 'M. J. and W. J. Kennedy. Selma, Alabama. JULY 12 To Crittenden. Desire to know if he will support the Breckinridge and Lane ticket. L. S. 1 p. Endorsed by Crittenden that he supported the Bell and Everett ticket. [1860] N[icholas], S[amuel] S[mith]. [Louisville, Kentucky.] To JULY 13 Crittenden. Attitude of [Edward] Everett to- ward compromise of 1850; joint ticket scheme for Presidential campaign in certain states. A. L. S. 4 p. 1860 Missouri, Constitutional Union Party. St. Joseph, Mis- AUG. 27 souri. To Crittenden. Invitation to attend state convention. L. S. by 16 names as a com- mittee. 3 p. 1860 Nashville, Tennessee, Citizens. To Crittenden. Invita- AUG. 29 tion to visit the city and deliver an address. Two printed copies with 38 signatures in all. 2 p. 1860 Missouri Union Party. Saint Joseph, Missouri. To Crit- SEPr. 1 tenden. Invitation to State convention. Printed; 16 names as a committee. 1 p. [1860] Cunningham, W. A. St. Joseph, Missouri. To Critten- [SEPr. 1] den. Progress of campaign in Missouri; urges Crittenden to be present at the state convention; comment. A. L. S. 3 p. Endorsed: " An- swered that I would if I could." 1860 Hunt, Washington. Lockport, New York. To Critten- SEPT. 3 den. Presidential campaign: New York the battle ground; requests Crittenden to visit the state; reasons why his presence is desired. A. L. S. 4 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crit- tenden, Phila., 1871; II, 217. 1860 New York Citizens. New York. To Crittenden. Ap- SEPT. 4 proving the [National Union] Committee's invi- tation to Crittenden for an address. L. S. by 14 Signatures. 1 p. 1860 Ewing, Edwin. Nashville, [Tennessee]. To Crittenden. SEPfr. 5 Private reception to Crittenden at Nashville im- possible; plans of reception. A. L. S. 1 p. 1860 Churchill, Samuel. New York. To Crittenden. Has no SEPr. 12 confidence in the Black Republicans. A. L. S. 2 p. 1860 Cunningham, W. A. St. Joseph, Missouri. To Critten- SErr. 14 den. Belief that Constitutional Union Party PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN4 will carry Tennessee; fighting against great odds in Missouri; Crittenden's presence needed in latter state. A. L. S. 3 p. 1860 Xississippi Citizens. Jackson, Mississippi. To Critten- SEPr. 14 den. Invitation to address a meeting of the Constitutional Union Party; no assurance of success in the state; general outlook of the cam- paign. L. S. 16 names in one handwriting. 4 p. 1860 Crittenden, J[oln] J[ordan]. Nashville, Tennessee. To SEPT. 24 Elizabeth Crittenden. His reception and speech at Nashville. A. L. S. 4 p. Printed: Cole- man, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; II, 219. 1860 New Albany Citizens. New Albany, [Indiana]. To Crit- SEer. 29 tenden. Invitation to speak at a National Union meeting. L. S. 9 signatures. 2 p. [18601 [Crittenden, John Jordan.] [Frankfort, Kentucky.] To [SEPT.] W. M. Smallwood and others. Crittenden's in- vitation to visit Missouri; gloomy state of public affairs; parties in the Presidential campaign; will accept invitation with certain qualifications. A. D'ft. 5 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crit- tenden, Phila., 1871; II, 215. 1860 Xorehead, C[harles] Silaughteri. Louisville, [Kentuckv]. OCT. 4 To Crittenden. Gloomy outlook for Constitu- tional Union Partyin the East; attempt at fusion inNew York and Pennsylvania; urges Crittenden to visit Pennsylvania; comment. A. L. S. 3 p. 1860 Keene, W. H., Co. Frankfort, Kentucky. To Crit- Ocr. 6 tenden. Receipted account for groceries. D. S. 1 p. 1860 Scott, Winfield. Views suggested by the eminent danger OCT. 29 of a disruption of the Union by the secession of one or more Southern States; possibility of new confederacies and results; his own political pref- erences; outlines for general defense. D. S. 6 p. 1860 Scott, Winfield. New York. To Secretary of War [John OCT. 30 Buchanan Floyd]. Encloses his " Views;" to be considered only in case of secession; commanders of southern ports should be warned; solicitude for safety of the Union. L. S. 2 p. 528800-13-16 241 242 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1860 Hannibal, . Frankfort, [Kentucky]. Carpentry ac- OCT. count against Crittenden. 1 p. 1860 Scott, Winfield. New York. To Crittenden. Sends an Nov. 12 antisecession circular; no notice taken by Secre- tary of War of Scott's suggestions; probable formation of President Lincoln's Cabinet; per- sonals. A. L. S. 4 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; II, 219. 1860 Huntsville Citizens. Huntsville, Alabama. Circular let- Nov. 19 ter relative to state convention and secession of the South as a whole. Printed, with 100 names. I P. 1860 Clemens, Jeremiah. Huntsville, [Alabama]. To Crit- Nov. 24 tenden. Growth of secession movement in the state; plan to prevent immediate secession; gen- eral situationthroughout the state. A. L. S. 5 p. 1860 Noble, James F. Cincinnati, [Ohio]. To Crittenden. DEC. 3 Urges a compromise to preserve the Union; in- terest of the border states; favor a convention to amend the Constitution; division in Ohio; com- promise questions. A. L. S. 4 p. [1860] N[icholas], S[amuel] S[mith]. [Louisville, Kentucky.] To DEC. 5 Crittenden. Personals; sends drafts of resolu- tions; abolition and the proposition to declare a dictator. A. L. S. 2 p. Also resolutions. 1 p. 1860 Paxton, Joseph. Catawissa, [Missouri]. To Crittenden. DEC. 7 Complimentary. A. L. S. 1 p. 1860 Whiting, William B. Philadelphia. To Crittenden. De- DEC. 8 plorable state of the Union; scheme to divide the Union into two confederacies each to control their internal affairs while foreign relations were to be controlled by a common central govern- ment. A. L. S. 2 p. 1860 Patterson, Robert. Philadelphia. To Crittenden. Plan DEC. 8 to divide territorial lands into two equal parts, each part to be held in common, respectively, by slave and free states; scheme for government settlement; return of fugitive slaves. A. L. S. 3 p. 1860 Grame, John, Jr. Richmond, Virginia. To Crittenden. DEC. 8 Scheme for a convention of the border or central PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN states to settle the political differences of the Uinion. A. L. S. 4 p. 1860 Davis, Garrett. Lexington, [Kentuckv]. To Crittenden. DEC. 10 Approves plan of Madison [Convers] Johnson for settlement of national (lifliculties; feeling for secession extending; hope for a compromise; much to be sacrificed to save the Union. A. L. S. 4 p. 1860 Dixon, Archibald. Henderson, [Kentucky]. To Gov. DEC. 12 Beriah Magoffin of Kentucky. Circular recomi- mending a convention of the border states; amendments to U. S. Constitution; ideas on se- cession. Printed. 4 p. 1860 Hicks, Thomas II[olliday]. Annapolis, [Maryland]. To DEC. 13 Crittenden. All eyes upon Crittenden as leader to allay the present political troubles; urges (le- lay in collision; regrets opposition to the States' Committee; faith in Jefferson Davis. A. L. S. 4 p. 1860 Hicks, Thomas H[olliday]. [Annapolis, Maryland.] Plan DEC. 13 for improving the fugitive slave act and pacifying the states. Prepared by Thomas S. Alexander. A.D.S. 9p. 1860 Fullerton, W. G[eorge]. Louisville, [Kentucky]. To DEC. 14 Crittenden. Scheme for compromising slavery troubles. A. L. S. 3 p. 1860 Bibb, John B. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To Crittenden. DEC. 15 Suggestions for a compromise to save the Union; personals. A. L. S. 3 p. 1860 Robertson, G[eorge]. Lexington, [Kentucky]. To Crit- DEC. 16 tenden. Result of interview between [John C.] B[reckenridge] and [Abraham] Lincoln about formation of Lincoln's cabinet; Lincoln's reply; comment on Lincoln's policies. A. L. S. 3 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; II, 222. 1860 Campbell, J[ohn] A[rchibald]. [Washington, D. C.] To DEC. 16 Crittenden. Transmits draft of compromise resolution relative to recovery of fugitive slaves; comment. A. L. S. 1 p. Also draft. 1 p. 1860 Ridgway, R. Richmond, [Virginia]. To Crittenden. DEC. 16 Requests, for publication, Crittenden's views on duties of the border states. A. L. S. 2 p. 243 244 LIBRARY OF CONGBESS 1860 Tallmadge, N[athaniel] P[itcher]. Fond du Lac, Wiscon- DEC. 17 sin. To Crittenden. The National crisis; peo- ple of North and South honest in their convic- tions; wrongs on both sides; relations between National Government and a seceding state; would prevent a single state from seceding, but would not force a combination of states; com- ment. A. L. S. 8 p. 1860 Anonymous. Philadelphia. To Crittenden. Recommends DEC. 17 repeal of the Fugitive Slave Law. 3 p. 1860 Haddock, C[harles] B[rickett]. West Lebanon, New DEC. 18 Hampshire. To Crittenden. Explains feeling of North toward the South; optimistic views; mistakes on both sides; expects a compromise. A. L. S. 1 p. 1860 Johnson, M[adison] C[onyers]. New Orleans, [Louisiana]. DEC. 19 To Crittenden. Favors a compromise conven- tion of the border states; offers an amendment to the fugitive slave law; fugitive slaves in northern states. A. L. S. 4 p. 1860 Anonymoids. Baltimore, [Maryland]. To Crittenden. DEC. 19 Complimentary remarks. Signed: "A South- ener and a Lover of his Country." 2 p. 1860 New York Citizens. To Crittenden. Favor compromise DEC 19 resolutions. L. S. by 16 signatures. 2 p. 1860 Wallace, Perkins. Canton, Ohio. no Crittenden. Ap- DEc. 20 proves compromise resolu .,s offered by Crit- tenden; comment on recent Presidential elec- tion: sentiments of the masses; motives of President Buchanan. A. P- S. 6 p. 1880 Anonymous. New York. To Crittenden. Scheme to Dic. 21 emancipate slaves within thirty years. Signed, "A genuine Republican." 8 p. 1860 Calby, S. B. Montpelier, [Vermont]. To Crittenden. DEC. 22 Effect of Fugitive Slave Law in Vermont; real sentiment of the people; general ideas. A. L. S. IS p. 1860 Ogden, James D[e Peyster]. New York. To Crittenden. DEC. 22 Favors Crittenden's compromise resolution; ef- forts on part of others; suggestions to amend the resolution. A. L .S. 6 p. 1860 Rice, F. A. Keysburg, [Kentucky]. To Crittenden. Dsc. 22 Kentucky will not secede; comment. A. L. S. 3 p. PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN4 1860 Murray, James B. New York. To Crittenden. Com- DEC 22 ment on fortification of Charleston harbor; re- marks of Gov. [Edwvin Dennisoni] Morgan; gen- eral feeling for a compromise; confidence in Crittenden. A. L. S. 7 p. 1860 Lord, D[aniel]. New York. To Crittenden. Abolitionists DEC. 22 and ultra Republicans the cause of conflict; sug- gestions; question about use of force to settle difficulties. A. L. S. 4 p. 1860 Gerard, J[ames] XV. New York. To Crittenden. Hearty DEC. 22 approval of compromise resolutions; growth of abolition principles in New Englund; pecuniary suffering the only remedy. A. L. S. 3 p. 1860 Murray, Washington. New York. To Crittenden. En- DEC. 24 dorses compromise resolutions; lack of force in representative men; confidence in Crittenden. A.L.S. 4p. 1860 Croswell, Edwin. New York. To Crittenden. Grati- DEC. 24 tude for compromise resolutions; problem to prevent secession; favors re-establishment of Missouri Compromise; sympathises with the South; belief that troubles can be settled ami- cably. A. L. S. 6 p. 1860 Looker, Thomas II. Norfolk, Virginia. To Crittenden. DEC. 24 Encloses circular recently sent to the clergy throughout the country. A. L. S. 1 p. Also printed circular signed. 1 p. 1860 Watkins, John A. New Orleans, [Louisiana]. To Crit- DEC. 24 tenden. Repeal of Missouri Compromise the cause of dissention in the Union; expects seces- sion; scheme to consolidate certain states; im- possible to reconcile the South; hope for a com- promise. A. L. S. 4 p. 1860 Winthrop, Robert C[harles]. Boston, [Massachusetts]. DEC. 24 To Crittenden. Agrees with compromise plan; North might be conciliated if prohibition of for- eign slave trade be made a Constitutional subject. A.L.S. 4p. 1860 Whittlesey, Elisha. Canfield, Ohio. To Crittenden. DEC. 24 Approval of Crittenden's views; preservation of the Union. A. L. S. 2 p. 1860 U. S. Senate. Joint resolutions S. R. 52 proposing certain DEC. 24 amendment to the Constitution as a slavery com- promise. Official imprint. 6 p. 245 246 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1860 Clemens, Jere[mniah]. Huntsville, [Alabama]. To Crit- DEC. 25 tenden. Recent state election gives large major- itv for the lnion ticket; hopes to refer the ques- ti;)n of secession to the people in general; is loyal to the Union but North must abide by the Con- stitution. A. L. S. 4 p. 1860 Wilkins, William. Homewood, [Pennsylvania]. To Crit- DEC. 25 tenden. Ridicules secession: nervous state of Congress; good wishes toward compromise reso- lutions; is adverse to amending the Constitution; full and complete remedy in present Constitu- tion; protection of slaves and slaverv in terri- tories the issues; general comment; great energy needed. A. L. S. 12 p. 1860 Thayer, J[ames] S. New York. To Crittenden. De- DE(c. 25 sires to put the National issues before the people bv ballot; necessity of conventions of the people A. L.S. 4p. 1860 Davis, Charles A[ugustus]. New York. To Winfield DEc. 26 Scott. Favors Compromise Resolutions; slave question should be under control of the Con- stitution; comment on the negro as property; would test secession as an experiment. A. L. S. 6 p. 1860 N[icholas], S[amuel] S[mith]. [Louisville, Kentucky.] To DEC. 27 Crittenden. Efforts to have Governor convene the legislature on question of secession; defects in a Southern confederacy and suggests a Mississippi Valley confederacy; comment on the scheme. A.L.S. 3p. 1860 Ward, F. T. and B. W. Ward. Maysville, [Kentucky]. I)EC 27 To Crittenden. Suggest a vote of the people of the Union on Compromise resolutions. Tele- gram. 1 p. 1860 Adams, Benjamin S. Louisville, [Kentucky]. To Crit- DEC. 28 tenden. Slave question should be settled by direct appeal to the people; favors convention of the slave states; comment. A. L. S. 3 p. 1860 Lord, D[aniell. New York. To Crittenden. Encloses DEC. 29 copy of petition to Congress to be signed by lead- ing Republicans; petition recommends individual state control over slaves. A. L. S. 1 p. On reverse of petition. PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN 1860 Lord, Daniel. New York. To Crittenden. Petition to DEC 29 be prepared by citizens of New York; hopes Crittenden will not become discouraged in efforts for compromise; excitement over Major [Robert] Anderson's removal from Fort Moultrie to Fort Sumter; sale of Treasury notes deferred. A. L. S. 3 p. 1860 Ogden, James De P[eysterl. New York. To Crittenden. DE. 2)9 Growth of feeling in North against President Buchanan and South Carolina; opposition of Southern leaders to compromise resolutions; need of conciliation. A. L. S. 4 p. 1860 Neale, Richard D. Woodlawn. To Crittenden. Favors DEC. 29 Crittenden's efforts for compromise; general comment. A. L. S. 6 p. 1860 Lawrence, A[mos] A[dams]. Boston, [Massachusetts]. To DEC. 29 Crittenden. Sends paper which is distributed throughout the country for repeal of "Personal Liberty Bill"; contrast between feelings of North and South; North not thinking of war but an overt act will bring out war feeling in a (lay; local efforts to save the Union. A. L. S. :3 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; II, 240. 1860 Johnston, John. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. DEC. 29 Congratulates Crittenden's efforts for a com- promise; Johnston's army service; desires ap- pointment for grandson in the navy; copies part of letter of Nov. 8, 1860, from Lewis Cass to Johnston testifying to public services. A. L. S. 3 p. 1860 Davis, Charles A[ugustus]. New York. To Crittenden. DEC. 31 Rumor that France will form alliance with the South in event of secession; attitude of Great Britain; efforts to prevent secession. A. L. S. 8 p. 1860 Farrar, F. R. Dratonville, Virginia. To Crittenden. DEC. 31 Desires opinions on National questions. A. L. S. 3 p. 1860 Xarch, Francis A. Easton, Pennsylvania. To Crit- Dec. 31 tenden. Slavery in the territories; belief that enormous patronage of the President is the cause of dissensions. A. L. S. 3 p. 247 248 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1860 Hulme, J[ohm]. Philadelphia. To Crittenden. Urges a DEC. 31 convention of a National Jury composed of dele- gates from the border states and certain free states; conservative party could force extremes to a conciliation. A. L. S. 3 p. 1860 Andrews, C. W. Shepherdstown, Virginia. To Critten- DEC 31 den. Gratitude for compromise efforts; desire that the South will postpone final action until after Northern elections. A. L. S. 2 p. 1860 Aldridge, F. .M. Jackson, Mississippi. To Crittenden. DEC 31 Discussion of action to be taken by Southern conservatives; contented state of the negroes; attitude of state of Kentucky; Crittenden acknowledged leader of conservatives. A. L. S. 4 p. [1860] Anonymous. [Baltimore, Maryland.] To John C[abell] Breckinridlge. Plea for the protection of the Union. L. S. A Southerner and Lover of his Country. 3 p. [1860] Ramsey, Marion. Baltimore, [Maryland]. To Critten- den. Copy of Crittenden's speech received. A.L.S. ip. 1860 Headlam, Thomas E. Great Britain. Definition and explanation of Martial Law. Copy. 6 p. [1860] Speed, J. J. Detroit, [Michigan]. To Crittenden. Fa- IDEC ] vorable comment on compromise resolutions; gratitude of the country due Crittenden. A. L. S. 3 p. [1860] XcCall, J. To Crittenden. Plea that Crittenden be more religious. A. L. S. 2 p. 1860 Guiteau, S[heridan]. Baltimore, [Maryland]. To Crit- DEC. tenden. Prayer that Crittenden will not despair in efforts for compromise. A. L. S. 1 p. 1860 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. [Washington, D. C.] To DEC. S[amuel] S[mith] Nicholas. Almost despairs of success of compromise resolutions; Congressional opposition to slavery in territories; resolutions favored by the people; of necessity consents to idea of holding convention of Southern states. Copy. 2 p. [1860] Xassachusetts Citizens. Description of petition [to Con- gress]signed by 22,313 citizens for adoption of the Crittenden compromise. 2 p. PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN 1861 Ludlow, N. M. Mobile, Alabama. To Crittenden. Scheme JAN. 1 for a Central l nion of certain states; restoration of the Missouri Compromise; would let seceding states have their desires. A. L. S. .5 p. 1861 Adams, John S. North Chester, Vermont. To Critten- JAN. 2 (len. Desires opinion on true state of National affairs; doubts sufficiency of compromise reso- lutions. A. L. S. 3 p. 1861 Ball, A. F. Bound Brook, New Jersey. To Crittenden. JAN. 2 Belief that proposition to extend to Pacific Ocean the Missouri Compromise line would be accepted by Congress; if not acceptable to New England and the South then form at Union of Central States. A. L. S. 2 p. 1861 Woodruff, S. E. Girard, Pennsylvania. To Crittenden. JAN 2 Opinion that by a direct vote of the people com- promise resolutions would be accepted; inten- tion to preserve the Union by force; protection of the Constitution and enforcement of Federal laws. A. L. S. 2 p. 1861 Taylor, F. L. Burlington, New Jersey. To Crittenden. JAN. 3 Notification of election as honorary member of the Little Giant Club; objects of the association and sympathy with Crittenden's efforts to save the Union. A. L. S. I p. 1861 Xackae, Cameron F. Philadelphia. To Crittenden. JAN. 3 Would refuse negroes admittance to any free state; disposal of free negroes into Mexico. A.L.S. 4p. 1861 Campbell, R. Augusta, Georgia. To Crittenden. Re- JAN 3 sult of state convention of vital importance to the Union; urges that commissioners be sent from Kentucky; attitude of South Carolina toward disunion. A. L. S. 2 p. [1861] King, D. Rodney. Philadelphia. To Crittenden. Peti- [JAN. 3] tion to Congress for adoption of Crittenden com- promise circulated and generally approved by citizens. A. L. S. 2 p. On printed extracts from resolutions. 1861 Crittenden, [John Jordan]. Compromise resolutions JAN. 3 official imprints with amendments. 12 p.; also manuscript drafts, 14 p. 249 250 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1861 Broadhead, John. Philadelphia. To Crittenden. Com- JAN. 4 promise resolutions favored by all Democrats and Union men; [Stephen Arnold] Douglas favored by public opinion; will join with anyone in order to avert a civil war. A. L. S. 2p. 1861 Anderson, Larz. Charleston, South Carolina. To Crit- JAN 4 tenden. Was permitted to visit his brother [Major Robert Anderson]; feeling against Robert for unknowingly violating [John Buchanan] Floyd's pledges; courteous reception. A. L. S. 1 p. 1861 Carey, Isaac. Warwick, New York. To Crittenden. JA N 4 Right of property in slaves not questioned by the North; Republican party in error; Northern senti- ment. A. L. S. 2 p. 1861 Xyers, Laurence. Philadelphia. To Crittenden. Sug- JAN. 4 gests that compromise resolutions be submitted to the people broadcast; desire for peace. A. L. S. 3 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crit- tenden, Phila., 1871; II, 350. 1861 Conrad, Harry. Philadelphia. To Crittenden. Pennsyl- JAN. 5 vania would give large majority for compromise resolutions if submitted to the people. A. L. S. 1 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; II, 351. 1861 Gaston, E. P. Hillsboro, Ohio. To Crittenden. People JAN. 5 of Ohio disappointed at Crittenden's efforts for compromise; opposed to amendments to Con- stitution. A. L. S. 2 p. 1861 Defrees, John D[ougherty]. Washington, [D. C.] To JA N. 5 Crittenden. Sends draft of resolutions for amendment to the Constitution with provision that they be voted on directly by the people of each state. A. L. S. 1 p.; also draft of amend- ment, 2 p. 1861 Paine, J. W. Lexington, Virginia. To Crittenden. JAN. 5 Pleased with message of Crittenden and [Stephen Arnold] Douglas to Georgia [Convention]; anti- secession feeling in Virginia. A. L. S. 1 p. 1861 Murray, James B. New York. To Crittenden. Credit to JAN 5 Thurlow Weed; scheme to divide present terri- tories into two states; little regard for threats of Southern states; Major [Robert] Anderson and Presidency in 1865; alleged treachery of Secre- PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN tary of War [.John Buchanan Floyd]; public debt. A. L. S. 4 p. 1861 Bryan, George S. Charleston, [South Carolina]. To Crit- JAN. 6 tendlen. Urges efforts to prevent vessel being sent to reinforce Ft. Sumter; people will not assent an( uwill strike on its appearance. A 1.. S. 2 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; II, 251. 1861 Hascall, V. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. Com- JAN. 7 pliments Crittenden's efforts to save the Union. A.L.S. I p. 1861 Tallmadge, N[athaniell P(itcher]. Boston, [Massachu- JAN. 7 setts. To Crittenden. Safety of the Union depends upon the border states; any overt act will arouse the North; New York legislature considlering appropriations of money and troops to preserve the Union. A. 1.. S. 2 p. 1861 Ruffner, W. II. Harrisonburg, Virginia. To Crittenden, JAN. 7 and William Henry Seward. Submits scheme of payment for fugitive slaves by general Govern- ment. A. L. S., 1 p., also scheme, 2 p. 1861 Brewer, Thomas A. Macon, Georgia. To Crittenden. JAN. 7 Scheme to divinde the Union into three republics allied with a central government. A. L. S. 4 p. 1861 Ash, Joshua W. Philadelphia. To Crittenden. Plan JAN. 7 for a convention of the judiciary of the several states and the United States to settle disputed questions. A. L. S. 2 p. 1861 Allis, H. B. Pine Bluff, Arkansas. To Crittenden. JAN. 7 Wellfare of the Union; troubles due to the for- eign vote; convention to amend the Constitu- tion. A. L. S. 4 p. 1861 Lea, Matthew Carey. Philadelphia. To Crittenden. Ad- JAN. 7 mission of new states to be regulated by census. A.L.S. 1 p. 1861 Davis, Charles A[ugustus]. New York. To Crittenden. JAN. 7 Convention of Southern states must demand re- dress from the Black Republicans; all eves on the border states; Constitution and Union above all considerations. A. L. S. 3 p. 1861 Stuart, Oscar J. E. Summitt, Mississippi. To Critten- JAN. 7 den. Principles of the Southern Confederacv; his boyhood; early meeting with Crittenden: 251 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS "bargain and intrigue" in Adams and Jackson campaign, 18928. A. L. S. 4 p. 1861 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. To Joseph HIolt. Invitation JAN. 7 to dine on 9th inst. A. L. S. I p. IO.T. 1861 Hall, J. P. Glasgow, Kentucky. To (rittenden. Scheme JAN. 8 of submitting compromise resolutions to the people. A. L. S. 3 p. 1861 Clay, Thomas 11. Mansfield, [Kentucky]. To Critten- J.AN. 9 den. Proposition of Southern convention un- wise; desires opinion about a state convention; failing health of [Robert Perkins] Letcher. A. L. S. 2 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crit- tenden, Phila., 1871; II, 253. 1861 Hicks, Thomas 11[olliday]. Annapolis, Maryland. To JAN. 9 Crittenden. Burden upon representatives of the border states to save the Union; bad policy of reinforcing Fort Sumter; Congress should act immediately. A. L. S. 2 p. 1861 Crittenden, G[eorge] B[ibb]. Ft. Union, New Mexico. To JAN. 10 Crittenden. Successful scout against Comanches and Kiowas; recommends brevets for officers. A.L.S. ip. 1861 Hutchins, N[athan] L. Lawrenceville, Georgia. To Crit- JAN. 10 tenden. Pessimistic views on preservation of the Union; favors establishment of two allied repub- lics. A. L. S. 3 p. 1861 Darneille, Benjamin J. Buckingham Courthouse, Vir- JAN. 10 ginia. To Crittenden. Favors compromise res- olutions to amend the Constitution; suggests con- vention of border states to settle difficulties; hope for peace. A. L. S. 3 p. 1861 Nattall, E. F. Spring Port, [Kentucky]. To Crittenden. JAN. 11 Onlv solution for a compromise is to put it be- fore the people. A. L. S. 2 p. 1861 Baldwin, S. New York. To Crittenden. Petitions from JAN. 11 northern cities urging Congress to adopt Crit- tenden's plan for compromise. A. L. S. 3 p. 1861 Ogden, James De P[eyster]. New York. To Crittenden. JAN. 12 Effect of William H. Seward's speech; attitude of Republicans will result in secession; query about reconstruction; compromise resolutions must be submitted to the people. A. L. S. 4 p. 252 PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN 1861 Lawrence, Amos A[dams]. Boston, [Massachusetts]. To JAN. 12 Crittenden. Effect of circular letters distributed through Massachusetts; reaction movement re- tarded in the state; feeling against nullifiers; in- habitants willing to be taxed and even take up arms; hopes for success of compromise. A. L. S. .3 p. 1861 Fowlkes, H. M. Wintopock, Virginia. To Crittenden. JAN. 13 Urges that compromise resolutions be put to a direct vote of the people; politicians have ruined the country. A. L. S. 2 p. 1861 Ely, AVlfred] B. Boston, Massachusetts. To Crittenden. JAN. l. Sectional views; property right in slaves; duties of the North and South; laws to be enacted. A. I.S. 4p. 1861 Buckner, W. P. Annapolis, Maryland. To Crittenden. JAN. 14 Alleges a conspirae on foot to destroy the Union; certain conspirators; comment. A. L. S. .3 p. 1861 Townsend, Reuben. Cape May Courthouse. [New Jersey]. JAN. 1.5 To Crittenden. 'Men of all parties look to Crit- tenden as preserver of the Union. A. L. S. 2 p. 1861 Helm, John L. Elizabethtown,\ [Kentucky]. To Crit- JAN. 13 tenden. Popularity of compromise resolutions; Kentucky will oppose by force any Federal troops entering the state; necessity of immediate reconstruction if Union is divided: constitution of Confederate states. A. L. S. 4 p. 1861 Heard, John W. Frederick, Maryland. To Crittenden. JAN. 15 Asks if Crittenden endorsed the course of Gov, Hicks of Maryland in refusing to convene th6 legislatite; injustice to the state. A. L. S. 2 p. 1861 SaWM, George F. Mobile, [Alabama]. To Crittenden. JAN. 15 Abolition of slaves and civil war inevitable; question of deportation; South should adopt an emancipation scheme for the sake of human- ity. A. L. S. 2 p. 1861 Campbell, Robert. St. Louis, [Missouri]. To Crittenden. JAN. 16 Sends resolutions of mass meeting in sympathy with Crittenden's compromise resolutions. A. L.S. Ip. 1861 Dickinson, Philtemon l]. Trenton, [New Jersey]. To JAN. 16 Crittenden. Proposition before state legislature to submit "Crittenden resolutions " to the people 253 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS for vote; effect of such an expression of opinion. A. L.S. I p. 1861 Anonymous. To pound;rittenden. State responsibility for acts JA. l;6 of citizens; rights antl privileges of the slave. L. S. "An ol01 Henry Clav Whig." 1861 Wilson, David. Baltimore, Marvland. To Crittenden. JAN. It; Scheme for a (ompromise; repeal of fugitive slave laws; payment for runaway slaves out of funds from public lands; right of property; ad- mission of new states. A. L. S. 4 p. 1861 Spoford, E. Brooklyn, New York. To Crittenden; JAN 1N Northern interpretation of Fugitive Slave Laws; A.L.S. S p. 1861 Reed, J. H1. Greenwich, Connecticut. To Crittenden. JAN 17 Northern sentiment toward slavery; territorial question. A. L. S. 2 p. 1861 Shirly, G. H. New York. To Crittenden. Encourage- JAN 17 ment to persevere in efforts to save the Union. A. L. S. I p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crit- tenden, Phila., 1871; II, 251. 1861 Cutting, S. S. Rochester, [New York]. To Crittenden. JAN 17 Objection to reference to slaves as property in compromise resolutions; further comment. A. L.S. 3p. 1861 Buckner, W. P. Annapolis, Maryland. To Crittenden. JAN. 17 Course of John C[abell] Breckinridge toward com- promise. A. L. S. 1 p. 1861 Forbes, F[rancis] H. Boston, [Massachusetts]. To Crit- JAN 17 tenden. Republican principles; ideas on tem- porary secession. A. L. S. 3 p. 1861 Phipps, Isaac N. Indianapolis, [Indiana]. To Critten- JAN IS den. Desires to know Southern feeling toward compromise measures; sentiment in Indiana. A.L.S. 2p. 1861 Pratt, D[undass] T. Philadelphia. To Crittenden. Grat- JA N NI itude for patriotic efforts for a compromise; offers services. A. L. S. 1 p. 1861 Johnson, A. B. Utica, New York. To Crittenden. Com- JAN IS ment on compromise resolutions relative to ad- mission of new states. A. L. S. 2 p. 1861 Kerr, R. H. Pittsburgh, [Pennsylvania]. To Crittenden. JAN- IS Proceedings of mass meeting endorsing compro- mise resolutions. A. L. S. 1 p. 254 PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN 1861 Haydon, Samuel. Wallonia, Kentucky. To Crittenden. JAN 18 Comment on present crisis. A. L,. S. 3 p. 1861 Seaton, John. Grumpsburg, Kentucky. To Crittenden. JAN. 18 Favors compromise; Union should have more patriots and less politicians, comment. A. L. S. 4 p. 1861 Hicks, Thomas H[ollidav]. Annapolis. nMarvland. To JAN. 19 Crittenden. Favors proposition offered b)y Crit- tenden; country tat large too mad for sane action. A. L. S., 1 p.; also Copy, I p. 1881 Watkins, T. W. 'Murfreesboro, Tennessee. To Critten- JAN. 18 (len. Has little hope for the Union; southern people despair of compromise; efforts to relieve conditions. A. L. S. 3 p. 1861 Whitworth, Thomas. Mayfield, Virginia. To Crittenden. JAN. 19 State convention to be held to consider plan of pacification; popularity of compromise resolu- tions. A. L. S. 2 p. 1861 Van Aken. E[noch]. New York. To Crittenden. Com- JAN. 19 promise resolutions carry the idea that the Con- stitution should recognize and protect slavery; Northern sentiment; other features that may be amended. A. L. S. 3 p. 1861 Allen, A[nthonyl B. New York. To Crittenden. Ap- JAN. 19 proves plan for border states to settle difficulties; efforts in New York. A. L. S. 2 p. 1861 Oaksmith, Appleton. New York. To Crittenden. Pub- JAN. 19 lic sentiment in New York favors conciliation and compromise; mass meeting to be held. A. L. S. 2 p. 1881 Ogden, James De P[eyster]. New York. To Crittenden. JAN. 19 Comment on speech of [William Henry] Seward; ideas on compromise line. A. L. S. 3 p. 1861 Lyon, James. Petersburg, Virginia. To Crittenden. Con- JAN. 20 stitutionality of personal liberty bills of Northern states; is Union candidate for state convention; desires information. A. L. S. 2 p. 1861 Hulme, J[ohn]. Philadelphia. To Crittenden. Objec- JAX. 20 tions to compromise resolutions for protection of slavery in the territories"; urges modification. A.L.S. 2p. 1861 Suit, S[amuel] T. New York. To Crittenden. In svm- JAN. 20 pathy with compromise efforts and hopes for success. A. L. S. 1 p. 2 i55 256 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1861 Anonymous. Baltimore, Maryland. To Crittenden. JAN. 21 Rights of an American citizen. L. S. "A South- erner and a lover of his Country." 1 p. 1861 Fiske, A. S. New York. To Crittenden. Compromise JAN. 21 line and admission of new states. A. L. S. 2 p. 1861 Davis, Charles A[ugustus]. New York. To Crittenden. JAN. 21 Effect of secession upon trade and finances; influences of the railroads; necessity of a com- promise. A. L. S. 5 p. 1861 Xorris, W. H. Nashville, [Tennessee]. To Crittenden. JAN. 21 Urges that compromise resolutions be submitted to a direct vote of the people. A. L. S. 3 p. 1861 Price, Rees E. Mount Zion, [Kentucky]. To Crit- JAN. 22 tenden. Biblical argument and advice. A. L. S. 3 p. 1861 Combs, Leslie. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To Crittenden. JAN. 22 Movement in Kentucky to resist invasion of Northern troops; prevailing sentiment. A. L. S. 2 p. 1861 Lawrence, Amos A[dams]. Boston, [Massachusetts]. To JAN. 22 Crittenden. Sends copy of petition favoring Crittenden's compromise resolutions; legislature and the Liberty Bill; expects to visit Washing- ton with the committee. A. L. S. 1 p. 1861 Williams, R[ufus] K. Mlavfield, Kentucky. To Critten- JAN. 23 den. Recent mass meeting; unanimous vote in favor of compromise resolutions; local senti- ment. A. L. S. 4 p. 1861 Dumas, Edmund. Barnesville, Georgia. To Crittenden. JAN. 23 Feeling toward fellow countrymen; Union ideas; popularity of compromise resolutions; destruc- tion of slavery would be ruinous to the South. A. L. S. 5 p. 1861 Baker, John. Mayfield, Kentucky. To Crittenden and JAN. 23 L[azarus] W[hitehead] Powell. Encloses resolu- tions of mass meeting unanimously adopting compromise resolutions. A. L. S., 2 p.; also Resolutions, 4 p. 1861 Dudley, Thomas P. Lexington, Kentucky. To Crittenr JAN. 24 den. Conservative ideas on political troubles of the Country; desire that the Union will be pre- served. A. L. S. 7 p. PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN5 1861 Beekman, James W[illiami. New York. To Crittenden. JAN. 21 Condition of politics in New York; troubles nearing a crisis. A. L. S. 2 p. 1861 Gale, W. Selden. Galesburg, Illinois. To Crittenden. JAN. 24 Comment on compromise resolutions; admission of territories. A. L. S. 3 p. 1861 Blanton, Horace T., Sr. Paris, Tennessee. To Critten- J.i-. 24 den. Politics in Tennessee; secession gaining strength; popularity of compromise resolutions. A.L.S. I p. 1861 Todd, W. M. Woodford Co., [Kentuckv]. To Crittenden. JAN. 24 Appreciates Crittenden's efforts to preserve the Union. A. L. S. 2 p. 1861 Warner, George. Dexter, Michigan. To Crittenden. JAN. 24 Admires Crittenden's efforts for a compromise. A.L.S. 2p. 1861 Hicks, Thomas H[olliday]. Annapolis, Maryland. To JAN. 25 Crittenden. Criticises actions of Northern rep- resentatives in Congress; personal ambition rather than good of country the cause of trouble. A.L.S. ip. 1861 O'Neal, John L. Philadelphia. To Crittenden. Move- JAN. 25 ment inaugurated to obtain indorsements from Lincoln's supporters on compromise measures. A.L.S. ip. 1861 Emlen, Samuel. Philadelphia. To Crittenden. Com- JAN. 25 ment on political differences and hope for a compromise. A. L. S. 4 p. 1861 Randolph, Theodore F. Trenton, New Jersey. To Crit- JAN. 26 tenden. Resolutions of New Jersey legislature on Crittenden Compromise; question to be put to a vote of the people. A. L. S. 1 p. 1861 Russell, E. Griffin, Georgia. To Crittenden. National JAN. 26 politics; attitude of Congress; comment. A. L. S. 2p. 1861 Lord, Daniel. New York. To Crittenden. Committee JAN. 26 to visit Washington with memorial to Congress; adoption of border states resolutions. A. L. S. 1 p. 1861 Ely, Alfred B. Boston, Massachusetts. To Crittenden. JAN. 26 Objection to slavery in territory hereafter ac- quired; property in slaves recognised only 52SSt1'-13-17 257 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS through local law; plan for admission of states. A. L.S. 3p. 1861 Eddy, R[obert] H[enry]. Boston, [Massachusetts]. To JAN. 26 Crittenden. Suggests amendments to compro- mise resolutions; slavery in the territories. A. L. S. 4 p. 1861 Dubuque Citizens, Iowa. To Crittenden. Transmits pro- JA N 26 ceedings of public meeting endorsing compro- mise resolutions. A. L. S. of Tom 0. Edwards. Also signed by M. 1). Binell and James II. Williams. 1 p. Also proceedings. 3 p. 1861 Davis, Cfbarles] A[ugustus]. New York. To Crittenden. JUAN 2S local sentiment on political troubles. A. L. S. 4 p. 1861 Flournoy, J. J. Athens, Georgia. To Crittenden. Ideas J.b 2X on causes of secession movement; the demands of all parties; little hope for the Union under existing conditions. A. L. S. 6 p. 1861 Brooks, Edward. St. Louis, [Missouri]. To Crittenden. JkN 25 Suggests amendment to compromise resolutions oii admission of new states and slavery. A. L. S. 2 p. 1861 Blenis, 0. Salina, New York. To Crittenden. Senti- J.AN 29 ment of the people and attitude of New York legislature. A. L. S. 3 p. With note to Mrs. Crittenden. 1861 Brooks, Erastus. New York. To Crittenden. Desires J.1N 29 copy of resolutions before the Senate. A. L. S. 1 p. 1861 Anonymous. New York. To Crittenden. Opposition to JAN 29 secession. L. S. "Concession, Equality, Union." 4 p. 1861 Ogden, James De P[eyster]. New York. To Crittenden. JAN. 29 Attitude of William Henry Seward toward a compromise; public sentiment favors concilia- tion. A. L. S. 3 p. 1861 Marsh, Mason R. Frederick, Maryland. To Crittenden. JAN. 29 Desires copy of Union speech. A. L. S. 1 p. 1861 Anonymous. Maine. To Crittenden. Slavery in the JAN. 29 territories. 5 p. 1861 Burwell, William P. Richmond, Virginia. To Crittenden. JAN. 30 Warning from Virginia delegation in Congress that only a prompt act of the convention could 258 PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN 2,1 avert a civil war; pulblic sentiment favors Coni- promise resolutions. A. L. S. 2 p. 1861 McClelland, R. Detroit, [Michigan]. To Moses Kellev. JAN. 30 Public ready to a(lopt any means to finally settle political (lifficulties. Extract. 1 1). 1861 Hall, N. K. Buffalo, New York. To Crittenden. Pol- JN 3( itics in Congress; favors position taken by [Thurlow] Weed. A. L. S. 4 p. 1861 Delaplane, .J. C. Monrovia 'Mills, Maryland. To Crit- JAN 30 tenden. Distracted condition of political affairs; hope for the Union. A. L. S. 2 p. 1861 Xagruder, James A. Georgetown, D. C. To Crittendlen- JAN Cl Rumor that Crittenden was oppose(l to coIm- promise. A. L. S. 1 p. 1861 Thomas, Henry W. Chaptico, MNarvland. To Crittenden. JAN 30 Compromise resolutions favored in Southern Maryland; refusal of Governor to convene the legislature; attitude of Republicans in Congress. A. L. S. 4 p. 1861 Anonymous. New Orleans, [Loujisiana]. To Crittenden. .JAN. :31 Feeling in the South; Republican representatives not legally elected. L. S. 'Louisiana." 2 p. Also clippings. [18611 Bend, W. P. [Kentucky.] To Crittenden and S[tephen] [JAN.] A[rnold] Douglas. Recommends that the com- promise resolutions be submitted direct to the legislatures of each state. A. L. S. 2 p. [1861] Marshall, Charles A. [Kentucky.] To Crittenden. Hopes [JAN. ] that no blood will be shed before President Lin- coln's Administration is fairly teste(I; efforts in favor of the Union in Kentuckv: fears secession. A.L.S. 3p. [18611 [Crittenden, John Jordan]. Draft of compromise resolu- [JAN. ] tions. 1 p. [1861] Kentucky, Legislature. Draft of resolutions against seces- [JAN. ] sion. 1 p. [18611 Congress. Draft of amendments to Fugitive Slave law. [JAN. ] 5 p. 1861 Kinkead, George B. Lexington, Kentucky. To Crit- FEB. I tenden. Personal differences; gratitude for de- votion to the Country; lack of patriotism among public men. A. L. S. 1 p. 260 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1861 Howard, John R. Lindley, Missouri. To Crittenden. FrII. 2 Effect of recent Presidential election upon public sentiment; general comment. A. L. S. 10 p. 1861 Anonymous. New York. To Crittenden. Necessity of a Ft, At2 conciliation between North aend Soutl; fugitive slaive laws. L. S. "Americus." 4 p. 1861 Anonymous. Scott County, Kentucky. To Crittenden. FEB. 3 If there must be secession theo three republics are better than two. L. S. "Your Friend." 3 l). 1861 New York Industrial Assembly. National compromise. FEB 4 Printed. 1 p. 1861 Dean, John. Galveston, [Texas]. To Crittenden. Has FE,. 4 given up hope for compromise; attitude of Black Republicans; will support a civil war; to emanci- pate his slaves would be a great injury to them. A.L.S. 2p. 1861 Rush, Benjamin. Philadelphia. To Crittenden. Sug- IE B. 4 gests that [Washington's] Farewell Address be read before Congress in presence of the President, Cabinet, Supreme Court, etc.; that the Farewell address be printed and distributed throughout the country; patriotic motives. A. L. S. 6 p. 1861 C[lay], 1I[enry]. To Crittenden. Message from the Spirit I'LL 4 world. 3 p. 1861 Elliott, I1[enry] H. New York. To Crittenden. Objec- FEB 6 tions to compromise resolutions; a one-sided proposition. A. L. S. 3 p. 1861 Leaming, J. Fisher. Philadelphia. To Crittenden. Lo- FE B. 6 cal interest in compromise resolutions; objections to acquisition of territory. A. L. S. 2 p. 1861 Wight, 0. W. Washington [D. C.] To Crittenden. FEB. 7 Discussion of slavery and compromise resolu- tions. A. L. S. pages 5 to 24 only. 1861 Osborne, A. C. Louisville, Kentucky. To Crittenden. FEB. 7 Gratitude for patriotic efforts to preserve the Union. A. L. S. 2 p. 1861 Anonymous. Mobile, Alabama. To Crittenden. Dis- FEB. 8 tracted condition of the Union; probable conse- quences. 4 p. 1861 Cooke, P[hilip] St. George. Fort Crittenden, Utah. To FEB. 9 Crittenden. Encloses general order changing name of Camp Floyd to Fort Crittenden. A. L. S. I p. Also order. 1 p. PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN 1861 Lea, Joseph T. Baltimore, [Maryland]. To Crittenden. FEB. 9 Favors general plan of compromise resolutions; objection to acquisition of territory the cause of contention. A. L. S. 4 p. 1861 Pioneer Clay Club of the 8th ward. New York. To Crit- FEB. 9 tenden. Invitation to 22d Annual Reunion. A. L. S. of Charles E. Gildersleeve, corresponding secretary. 2 p. 1861 Cabell, Henry C. Charleston, South Carolina. To Crit- FEB. 12 tenden. Advises removal of Major [Robert] Anderson from Fort Sumter; danger of conflict; results if war should break out; duty to the country. A. L. S. 6 p. 1861 Christy, William T. St. Louis, Missouri. To Crittenden. FEB. 13 Approves compromise resolutions; urges that a custom duty be put on importation of fire clay. A. L. S. 2 p. 1861 Allen, C. B. Boston, [Massachusetts]. To Crittenden. FEB. 13 People offended by remark of Charles Sumner that they signed petition for compromise in ignorance. A. L. S. 3 p. 1861 Haverhill Citizens. [Massachusetts]. To Charles Sum- FEB. 13 ner. Deny ignorance of people in signing peti- tion for compromise. Copy sent to J. J. Crit- tenden. 9 names. 3 p. 1861 Davis, Charles A[ugustus]. New York. To Crittenden. FEB. 14 Effect of railroads upon eastern markets; dis- astrous results in the event of secession; suggests Feb. 22d as a day for a rejuvenation of the Union. A. L. S. 4 p. 1861 Van Buren, John D. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. FEB. 14 Compromise resolutions and future acquisition of territory; draft of Constitutional amendments; comment. A. L. S. 4 p. Also draft of amend- ment. 8 p. 1861 Anderson, George W. Louisiana, Missouri. To Crit- FEB 15 tenden. Gratitude to Crittenden and [Stephen Arnold] Douglas for their attitude in political crisis; position taken by border states. A. L. S. 4 p. 1861 Franklin, J. Little Osage, Missouri. To Crittenden. FEB. 15 New mode of electing President; length of term; salary. A. L. S. 1 p. 261 262 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1861 Kennedy, Thomas S. Louisville, Kentucky. To Grit- F'E. 16 tenden. Public sentiment toward Crittenden; attitude of the Republicans; is publishing an appeal to the North. L. S. 4 p. 1861 Canning, Joseph C. Stockbridge, Massachusetts. To FrE. 16 Crittenden. Desires appointment as purser in U. S. Navv. A. L. S. 3 p. 1861 Todd, C[harles] S[cott]. New Orleans, Louisiana. To lFe,. 16 Crittenden. Gratitude for compromise efforts; faults on both sides. A. L. S. 2 p. 1881 King, R[oberti P. Philadelphia. To Crittenden. Local FEB. 18 sentiment as to compromise resolutions; attitude of congress; desires statement about condition of public affairs. A. L. S. 2 p. 1861 XcNair, Dunning R. [Washington, D. C.] To Critten- FEB. 18 den. Notice of meeting of Democratic Senators on tomorrow." L. S. 1 ). 1861 Zetegathian Society of Central College. Fayette, Missouri. FEB 15 To Crittenden. Notice of election as honorary member. A. L. S. by Robert F. Luckett, cor- responding secretary. 3 p. 1861 Stinson, Daniel. New York. To Crittenden. At request FEB. 19 of Major R[obert] Anderson sends piece of flag staff from Fort Moultrie. A. L. S. 1 p. 1861 Anonymous. Baltimore, Maryland. To Crittenden. Op- F EB1 19 position to militia bill before Congress. L. S. '"One of the working class." 2 P. 1861 Anderson, Robert. Fort Sumter, South Carolina. To F EB. 19 Crittenden. Arguments of friends against re- taining command of Fort Sumter; is certain as to proper course. A. L. S. 3 p. 1861 Virginia General Assembly. Richmond, [Virginia]. To FEB. 20 Crittenden. Petition requesting Crittenden for an address. L. S. 70 signatures. 1861 Blackburn, C. J. Covington, Kentucky. To Crittenden. FEB. 21 Reasons why Crittenden should return to Con- gress as a Representative of his district; cer- tainty of being elected. A. L. S. 3 p. 1861 Bradford, Simon. Memphis, Tennessee. To Crittenden. Fis. 21 Public sentiment in Tennessee; desire for peace; army record; desires appointment as postmaster. A.L.S. 6p. PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN 1861 Wight, 0. W. Washington, D. C. To Crittenden. Sends FEB. 21 draft of proposed amendments to the Constitu- tion; power of Congress over slavery. A. L. S. 3 p. Also amendments. 2 p. 1861 Bourne, William Oland. New York. To Crittenden. lEB. 22 Political difficulties; proposition for adjustment. Printed. 1 p. 1861 Williams, Moses B. Boston, [Massachusetts]. To Crit- FEB. 2.5 tenden. Encloses an Address of the Working- men of Massachusetts. A. L. S. 1 p. Printed address attached. 2 p. 1861 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. To Josephl Holt. Accepts FEB 25 invitation to dine on 27th. A. L. S. 1 p. HOLT. 1861 Minute Men of '56. Philadelphia. To Crittenden. In- 'MAR. I vitation to deliver a lecture. A. L. S. of George West Blake, also signed by Benjamin G. S. Wilkes and S. S. Sunderland. 2 p- 1861 Crittenden, John Jordan. Latter portion of farewell M.ARi. 3 speech delivered in the U. S. Senate. Copy. 4 p. Entire speech printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila.. 1871: II, 270. 1861 Willard, Emma. Baltimore, [M1arvland]. To Crittenden. MIAR. 4 Gratitude for compromise efforts; sentiment of American women. A. L. S. 3 p. 1861 Call, W. Tallahassee, [Florida]. To Crittenden. False MIAR. 4 report of death of Crittenden Coleman; opposi- tion to secession; true sentiment in the South toward the North; constitutional amendments. A.L.S. 8p. 1861 Larsen, T. Wharton. Philadelphia. To Crittenden. MAR. 5 Gratitude for compromise resolutions. A. L. S. 2 p. 1861 Brown, Orlando. Frankfort. [Kentucky]. To Crittenden. MAR. 7 President Lincoln's inaugural address; proper course for Kentucky; personals. A. L. S. 4 p 1861 Wright, B. H. Rome, New York. To Crittenden. Slav- 'MAR. 11 ery; compromises; local sentiment. A. L. S. 7 p. 1861 Janney, John. Richmond, [Virginia]. To Crittenden. MR. 12 Resolutions of Virginia convention; course to be taken; comment. A. L. S. 3 p 263 264 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1861 Everett, Edward. Boston, Massachusetts. To Critten- MAR. 12 den. Desire to entertain Crittenden if he should visit Boston. A. L. S. 4 p. 1861 National Minute 'Men. New York. To Crittenden. Re- .MAR 12 quest advice. A. L. S. 3 p. 1861 Providence Citizens, Rhode Island. To Crittenden. In- MAt. 13 vitation to visit the city. L. S. 41 signatures. 1861 Hulme, J[ohn]. Philadelphia. To Crittenden. Desires M AR. 13 due notice of Crittenden's visit to Philadelphia. A.L.S. 2p. 1861 Fellows, Julia B. Buffalo, [New York]. To Crittenden. MAR. 13 Gratitude for patriotic efforts. A. L. S. 2 p 1861 Haven, George W. Portsmouth, New Hampshire. To MAR. 13 Crittenden. Admiration; invitation to visit Portsmouth. A. L. S. 2 p. Printed: Cole- man, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; II, 295. 1861 Nicholasville Citizens, Kentucky. To Crittenden. In- APR. 1 vitation to deliver an address. L. S. 68 signa- tures. 3 p. 1861 Anonymous. New Orleans, [Louisiana]. To Crittenden. APR. 1 Preservation of the Union. 2 p. Signed "No North, no South, no East, no West, but my whole country." 1861 Janney, John. Richmond, [Virginia]. To Crittenden. APR. 1 Resolutions of Virginia convention; peace con- ference. A. L. S. 2 p. 1861 Anderson, Larz. Cincinnati, [Ohio]. To Crittenden. APR. 2 Recent state election; local politics. A. L. S. 2 p. 1861 Cheatham, William S. Nashville, Tennessee. To Crit- Apit 3 tenden. Invitation to visit Nashville. A. L. S. 1 p. 1861 Russellville Citizens, Kentucky. To Crittenden. In- Apit. 11 vitation to deliver an address. L. S. 103 signatures. 2 p. 1861 Bedinger, D. P. Nicholas County, Kentucky. To Crit- APR. 11 tenden. Sentiments on slavery; border states convention; results. A. L. S. 3 p. 1861 Lawrence, Amos A[dams]. Boston, [Massachusetts]. To APR. 15 Crittenden. Political sentiment of troops leav- ing Massachusetts; desires that Kentucky will furnish a regiment; suggests Crittenden's aid in PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN the matter. A. L. S. 3 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; II, 318. 1861 Andrews, L. AV. Flemingsburg, [Kentucky]. To Crit- APR. 16 tenden. Recent speech of John C. Breckenridge; invitation to Crittenden to speak. A. L. S. 3 p. 1861 Harton, L. St. Louis, [Missouri]. To Crittenden. Op- APR. 16 position to border states waging war on the South. A. L. S. 2 p. 1861 Everett, Edward. Boston, [Massachusetts]. To Crit- APR. 18 tendlen. Regrets not meeting [James] Harlan; intense war feeling; course of the border states; country aroused to a feeling unknown since the Stamp Act. A. L. S. 4 p. 1861 Robinson, R. 'M. Covington, Kentucky. To Crittenden. APR. 20 Neutrality of Kentucky and attitude of Governor [Berialh] Magoffin. A. L. S. 3 p. Newspaper clippings inclosed. 1861 Sloan, Mrs. John Q. To Crittenden. Civil strife and APR. 20 probable results. A. L. S. 4 p. 1861 Lawrence, Amos A[dams]. Near Boston, [Massachusetts]. APR. 22 To Crittenden. Organization of militia; intense feeling; sentiment toward Kentucky. A. L. S. 3 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; II, 319. 1861 Minor, W. J. Natchez, [Mississippi]. To Crittenden. APR. 23 Suggests an armistice; efforts by border states. A. L. S. 2 p. 1861 Ross, N. M. Indianapolis, [Indiana]. To Crittenden. APR. 23 Troops raised in Indiana; preservation of the Constitution; local sentiment; confidence in Crit- tenden. A. L. S. 4 p. 1861 Hickman Citizens, Kentucky. To Crittenden And APR. 26 others." Approval of Crittenden's defence of the Union. L. S. 25 signatures. 2 p. 1861 Welch, Ashbel. Lambertville, [Kentucky]. To Crit- APR. 27 tenden. Submission of constitutional questions to the U. S. Supreme Court to effect a com- promise. A. L. S. 2 p. 1861 Davis, Thomas T. Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. To Crit- APR. 28 tenden. Ability of Kentucky to save the Union; course to be taken; comment. A. L. S. 4 p. 1861 Green, Thomas. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. APR. 28 Scheme for an armistice and convention to authorize secession. A. L. S. I p. 265 266 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1861 Stevens, Andrew J. Des Moines, Iowa. To Crittenden. APR. 30 Kentuckv as a neutral state; border states con- vention last resource; local feeling. A. L. S. 2 p. 1861 Wilcox, Andrew J. Baltimore, [Maryland]. To Crit- MAY 1 ten(len. Power of individual states to prohibit slavery; territorial government; admission of new states. A. L. S. 3 p. 1861 Potter, Henrietta E. Washington, [D. C.] To Crit- MAY 3 tenden. Desires employment. A. L. S. 3 p. 1861 Lawrence, A[mos] A[dams]. Boston, [Massachusetts]. MAY 7 To Crittenden. Kentucky and the Union; neutrality impossible; outpouring of men and money in the North. A. L. S. 1 p. 1861 Wickliffe, D[aniel] C[armichael]. Lexington, [Kentucky]. MAY 7 To Crittenden. Congressional election; Crit- tenden sure of election if nominated. A. L. S. 3 p. 1861 Jones, W[illiam] P[almer]. Nashville, [Tennessee]. To MAY 9 Crittenden. Proposition that England or France interpose for the peace of the country; position taken by Tennessee and Kentucky. A. L. S. 2 p. 1861 Davis, Garett. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To Crittenden. MAY 11 Candidates for Congress; country demands Crit- tenden's service. A. L. S. I p. 1861 Crittenden, James L. Richmond, [Virginia]. To Critten- MAY 14 den. Desires appointment to West Point Mili- tary Academy; political sentiment; recent im- prisonment; family matters. A. L. S. 4 p. 1861 Watkins, John A. New Orleans, [Louisiana]. To Crit- M.AY 15 tenden. Neutrality impossible in Kentucky; course taken by Maryland; comment. A. L. S. 4 p. 1861 Gordon, F. H. Jennings Fork, Tennessee. To Critten- MAY 15 den. Intense feeling in Tennessee; fear of seces- sion; majority for neutrality. A. L. S. 2 l. 1861 Gorin, F[rank]. Louisville, [Kentucky]. To Crittenden. MAY 23 Doubts position of Charles S[laughter] Morehead; Kentucky to remain in the Union. A. L. S. 1 p. 1861 Armstrong, William H. St. Joseph, Missouri. To Crit- JUNE 6 tenden. Condition of western commerce; neces- PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN sity of removal of blockade from western cities. A.L.S. 2p. 1861 Harrison, Thomas B. Russellville, Kentucky. To Crit- JuNa 13 tenden. Desire of Lieut. John W. Todd to be relieved from duty in the South; reasons. A. L. S. 2 p. 1861 Glover, Charles. Bath City, Kentucky. To Crittenden. JUNE 24 Amendment to Constitution necessary. A. L. S. p. 1861 Harlan, John M[arshall]. Louisville, [Kentucky]. To JUNH 2.5 Crittenden. Departure of Kentucky delegation to Congress; position taken by secessionists. A. L. S. 4 p. 1861 Cabell, E[dward] C[arringtonl. Richmond, Virginia. To JUNE 26 Crittenden. Condition of affairs in Missouri; intended visit to Crittenden; prosperity and spirit of the South; the Union divided forever. A. L. S. 11 p. 1861 Xay, James. Davenport, Iowa. To Crittenden. Views JuNE 30 on present conflict between the states. A. L. S. 4 p. 1861 Xorehead, Crharles S[laughter]. -Nashville, [Tennessee]. JUNE 30 To Crittenden. Would impeach the President for unconstitutional acts; urges acknowledg- ment of the Confederate Union; Crittenden should head the movement. A. L. S. 9 p. 1861 Hiller, Augustus C. Brooklyn, [New York]. To Critten- JUNE 30 den. Views on slavery; secession. A. L. S. 17 p. 1861 Fuller, Robert A. Dansville, [New York]. To Critten- JULY 1 den. Query as to order commanding all south- ernes to return home under penalty of confisca- tion of property. A. L. S. 1 p. 1861 Rugg, John H. Baltimore, [M1aryland]. To [Critten- JULY 1 den]. Problems coming before extra session of Congress; personal sentiments. Lithograph L. S. 6p. 1861 Smith, Henry \M. Fairfield, Connecticut. To Crittenden. JurLY 3 Belief that Texas should be declared a separate independency as peace offering to South; favors slavery. A. L. S. 3 p. 1861 Rugg, John H. Baltimore, [Maryland]. To Crittenden. JULY 4 Encloses letter of July 1; hope for the Union. A.L.S. I p. 267 268 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1861 Brown, Orlando. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To Crittenden. JULY 5 Patriotic celebration in Kentucky on July 4; West Point warrant for stepson, Lucas Brodhead. A.L.S. 4p. 1861 Anderson, Robert. Cresson, Pennsylvania. To Crit- JULY S tenden. Opposes raising a Kentucky regimient for Federal army; neutrality his reason; would sacrifice anything to preserve Kentucky to the Inion. Copy. 2 p. 1861 Mulford, John. Philadelphia. To Crittenden. Com- JiLY 9 ment on National affairs.A. L. S. 2 p. 1861 Brown, Orlando. Frankfort, [Kentuckv]. To Crittenden. JULY 9 Effect of President Lincoln's Message upon the Union party of Kentucky; Crittenden's course will be sustained by Kentucky; Secessionists are desperate. A. L. S. 1 p. 1861 Doniphan, George. Augusta, [Kentucky]. To Crittenden. JULI 1:3 Neutrality of Kentucky; would preserve the Union from bloodshed. A. L. S. 7 p. 1861 Underwood, J[oseph] R[ogers]. [Bowling Green, Ken- JULY 1: tucky.] To Crittenden. Doubts possibility of patification of Southern states at present time; suggests certain resolutions that express the motives of the North. A. L. S. 3 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; II, 325. 1861 Bacon, James W. Philadelphia. To Crittenden. De- JULY 14 plorable condition of the country caused by fanatics; comment. A. L. S. 4 p. 1861 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Washington, [D. C.] To JULY 19 Elizabeth Crittenden. Personals; offers a reso- lution in the House of great consequence; belief that it will pass with large majority. A. L. S. 1 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; II, 329. 1861 Campbell, L. A. Pike, New York. To Crittenden. JuLy 21 Possibility of a compromise. A. L. S. 2 p. 1861 Yantis, J. -M. Danville, Kentucky. To Crittenden. JULY 2'5 Query as to possibility of compromise, coersion. A. L. S. 3 p. Mutilated. 1861 Porter. Isaiah J. Harrisburg, [Pennsylvania]. To Crit- JULY 29 tenden. Sympathy with efforts to save the Union. A. L. S. 2 p. P'APIERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN9 1881 Xichaels, J. Gerard, Illinois. To Crittenden. Views on JULY condition of the country; remedies. A. L. S. 4 p. 1861 Prentice, George D. and Paul R. Shipman. Louisville, AUG. 11 [Kentucky]. To Crittenden. Efforts to organ- ize federal troops in Kentucky to convey arms across the state; injurious results if permitted to continue. A. L. S. of Shipman. 5 p. 1861 Davis, Garrett. Lexington, [Kentucky]. To Crittenden. JULY 12 Objections to Federal camp established in Gar- rard county by Capt. [William] Nelson; urges its removal. A. L. S. 1 p. 1861 Robinson, .Jrames] F. Georgetown, [Kentucky]. To Crit- Am. 13 ten(len. Objections to encampment of Federal troops in Kentucky; injurious results. A. L. S. 4 p. 1861 Nelson, W[illiam]. Camp at Dick Robinson's, Kentucky. AUG. 16 To Crittenden. Surprised at excitement caused by encampment of Federal troops in Kentuckv; will maintain peace and law; vtill keep his ap- pointment at the house of M[adison] C[onyers] Johnson. A. L. S. 4 p. 1861 XcKinley, Andrew. St. Louis, [Missouri]. To Critten- SEFr. 18 den. Inability to settle a claim against [John Charles] Frmont. A. L. S. 2 p. 1861 Wolfe, Nathaniel. To Crittenden. Requests letter of SEPT. 25 introduction for Thomas H. Clay to the Presi- dent. A. L. S. 1 p. 1861 Fry, John B. New York. To Crittenden. Attitude of SErr. 25 Kentucky in present conflict; faith in the coun- try; eulogizes late Willie P[earson] 'Mangum. A.L.S. 3p. 1861 Scott, Winfield. New York. To Crittenden. Asserts Ocr. 7 his friendship; about to embark for Europe; apology for distrusting Thomas [Leonidas Crit- tenden]. A. L. S. 4 p. 1861 Crittenden, Jlohin] J[ordan]. Lancaster. [Kentucky]. To Ocr. 12 Elizabeth Crittenden. Tour through the camp- throughout the state. A. L. S. 1 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871: II, 330. 1861 Nelson, W[illiam]. Camp Wadsworth, Hazel Green. [Ken- Ocr. 25 tucky]. To Crittenden. Transmits captured 269 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS letters; Nelson's simultaneous assault on West Liberty and Hazel Green; Shelton Trimble among those captured; about to resume march on Prestonsburg. L. S. 2 p. 1861 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Camp Dick Robinson, [Ken- Oar. tucky]. To Elizabeth Crittenden. Safe arrival an(1 kind treatment; disappointed in not wit- nessing an active campaign. A. L. S. 1 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; II, 329. 1861 Princeton Citizens, Kentucky. Testimonial as to ability, N us 7 character, and property of A. Harpending. D. S. 7 signatures and sworn to before county clerk. 1861 Hunton, Logan. St. Louis, [Missouri]. To [John Charles] Nov. 13 Fr6mont. If an interview is not granted to deliver a letter from J[olin] J[ordan] Crittenden letter will be returned to Crittenden with report. A. L. S. I p. 1861 Hunton, L[ogan]. St. Louis, [Missouri]. To Crittenden. Nov. 14 Difficulty in interviewing [John Charles] Fremont to press Crittenden's claim; city too small for both Frnmont and Francis [Preston] Blair. A. L. S. 3 p. 1861 Frdmont, J[ohn] C[harles]. St. Louis, [Missouri]. To Nov. 14 Crittenden. Reasons for not granting interview -ith [Logan] Hunton; prefers that business matters be communicate(l direct. A. L. S. 1 p. 1861 Hunton, Loogan. St. Louis, [Missouri]. To Crittenden. Nov. 22 Financial affairs of [John Charles] Fromont; wax movements in Missouri. A. L. S. 2 p. 1861 Samuel, E. L. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To Crittenden. N ov. 27 Transmits resolutions of citizens of Franklin county declaring emancipation of slaves uncon- stitutional. A. L. S. 1 p. 1861 Anonymous.[) St. Louis, [Missouri]. To Crittenden. Views DEC. 10 on the present state of the country; its causes. L. S. "A Stranger." 40 p. 1861 Xorehead, C[harles] S[laughter]. Fort Warren, [Massa- DEC. 15 chusetts]. To Crittenden. IHis arrest and im- prisonment; inhumanity of prison life at Fort Lafayette; no formal charges preferred; can not take oath of allegiance for financial reasons; prop- ositions for a parol. A. L. S. 5 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; II, 333. 270 PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN 1862 Rose, William B. Washington, Pennsylvania. To Crit- JAN. 3 tenden. Desires copy of Crittenden's eulogy of S[tephen] A[rnold] Douglas. A. L. S. 1 p. 1862 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Washington, [D. C.] To JAN. 12 C'[harles] S[laughter] Morehead. Crittenden's efforts which resulted in the release of Morehead from prison. A. L. S. 3 p. Printed: Coleman, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; II, 343. 1862 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Washington, [D. C.] To JAN 14 Orlando Brown. Introduces Anthony Trollope. Copy. 1 p. 1862 Rogers, C[hristopher] C. Fort Lafayette, [New York]. JAN 17 To Crittenden. His arrest and imprisonment; desires aid for release; would take oath of alle- giance. A. L. S. 2 p. 1862 Scott, Winfield. New York. To Crittenden. Hurried JAN 25 return from Europe; fears war with England; desires to go to Key West for health; continued illness. A. L. S. 4 p. 1862 Phythian, J. L. Receipted account against Crittenden JAN. 31 for medical services. A. D. S. 1 p. 1862 Morrison, M. B. Lexington, [Kentucky]. To Leslie FEa. 3 Combs. Change of railroad schedule may abolish his position; scheme for adjustment. A. L. S. 2 p. Referred to Crittenden by Combs. 1862 Robinson, J[ames] F. Frankfort, Kentucky. To Crit- FEB. 6 tenden. Political factions in Kentucky legisla- ture; schemes of the Democrats; general com- ment. A. L. S. 4 p. 1862 Rush, Benjamin. Philadelphia. To Crittenden. Urges FEB. 7 commemoration of [George] Washington's birth- (lay by reading Farewell Address in Congress; petition forwarded and previous efforts. A. L. S. 3 p. 1862 Ingersoll, J[oseph] R[eed] and 3 others. Philadelphia. FEB. 7 To Crittenden. Transmit memorial for appro- priate commemoration of George Washington's birthday. L. S. 2 p. 1862 Suggett, James M. Harrisonville, Missouri. To Crit- FEB. 7 tenden. Military operations in Missouri; depre- dations of Col. [Charles R.] Jennison; urges an investigation. A. L. S. 4 p. 271 272 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1862 Speed, J[oshual F[ry]. Louisville, [Kentucky]. To Crit- FEB 17 tenden. Activity of Brig. Gen. Thomas L[eoni- (las] Crittenden; public sentiment is that his con(luct is good; joy over the fall of Fort Donel- son. A. L. S. 3 p. 1862 Miller, J. J. Louisville, [Kentucky]. To MI. B. Morrison. IIa 19 optimistic views regarding his reappointment. A. L. S. I p. 1862 Clay, Thomas II. Mansfield, [Kentucky]. To Critten- F:I,. 19 den. Thanking Crittenden for efforts to obtain it foreign mission for him. A. L. S. 2 p. 1862 Morehead, C[harles] S[laughter]. Staten Island, New FEB. 23 York. To Crittenden. Release from prison; devotion to the Inion; interview with President Lincoln; disregard of the Constitution by the Administration; miseries of prison life; ill health and family scattered; vengeance of [William Henry] Seward. A. L. S. 12 p). Printed: Cole- man, Life of Crittenden, Phila., 1871; II, 336. 1862 Bacon, R. A. Paducah, [Kentucky]. To Crittenden. FE D. 23 Good health and spirits of Thomas] L[eonidas] Crittenden; desires release of J. M. Ogden charged with smuggling; movements of [Brig.] Gen. [William] Nelson's division. A. L. S. 1 I 1862 Hall, J. C. Versailles, Kentucky. To Crittenden. Grati- FEB 27 tude for favors; desires appointment as special mail agent. A. L. S. 2 p. 1862 Rasson, Jolm A[dams]. [Washington, D. C.] To Critten- MAlt I den. Appointnient of postmaster Lt Geerge- town, Kentucky; fitness of [l. B.] Morrison for tile mail service. A. L. S. 3 p. 1862 Clarke, Charles J. Louisville, [Kentucky]. To Critten- MAlt. 3 den. Bill before Congress effecting judicial dis- tricts of Kentucky; tile clerkship. A. L. S. 2 p. 1862 Blake, George S. Frigate (on8titution, Newport, R. I. MAR. 4 To Crittenden. Cause of dismissal of [William 0.] Boyle from Naval Academy. A. L. S. 4 p. 1862 Harpending, A. New York. To Crittenden. Forced to MAR. 5 leave Kentucky because of Union principles; comment. A. L. S. 2 p. 1862 Read, John M. Louisville, Kentucky. To Crittenden. MAlt. 6 Urges retention of William B. Taylor as post- master at New York. A. L. S. 4 p. Endorsed by George D. Prentice. PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN 1862 Finnell, John W. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To Critten- MA R. 13 den. Thanking Crittenden for kindnesses to Finnell's sister. A. L. S. 1 p. 1862 Turner, W. S. Washington, Indiana. To Crittenden. MAR. 17 Pavment of Turner's hotel bill. A. L. S. 1 P. 1862 Rowland, John H1. On board U. S. S. Wabash Port MAAIt 20 Royal, South Carolina. To Crittenden. Service in the U. S. Navy; desires promotion. A. L. S. 2 p'. 1862 Ballard, A. J[acksonl. Louisville, Kentucky. To Crit- MAR. 21 tenden. Objections to bill before Congress regu- lating Federal Courts in Kentucky. A. L. S. I ). With printed objections. 4 p. 1862 Morrison, M. B. Lexington, Kentucky. To Crittenden. MAR. 22 Requests appointment as mail agent or tax col- lector. A. L. S. 2 p. 1862 Buckner, R[ichard] A. Lexington, [Kentucky]. To Crit- IARt. 24 tenden. Col. 'Magoffin sentenced to be hung for violation of parole; controversy arising from the case. A. L. S. 2 p. 1862 Smedley, .1. L. Ilarrodsburtz, [Kentucky]. To Critten- MIAR 24 den. Recommends appointment of Abbott as chaplain in army. A. L. S. 2 p. 1862 Haun, W. G. Lyons, Iowa. To Crittenden. Tax on MIAR. 235 w-hiskev. A. L. S. 4 p. 1862 Todd, L. B. Lexington, Kentucky. To Crittenden. MArt. 26 Recommends Thomas H[art] Clay for an appoint- ment. A. L. S. I p. 1862 Moorman, William. Indianapolis, [Indiana]. To Crit- MAR. 27 tenden. Asks parol for Capt. George T. _Moor- man. A. L. S. I p. 1862 Carter, Angelina. Waco, Kentucky. To Crittenden. MIAR. 31 Desires pardon for T. Q. Carter. A. L. S. 2 p. 1862 McLean, Frank Jay. Camp Chase, Ohio. To Crittenden. APR. 4 Is prisoner of war; army service and ill health; desires parol. A. L. S. 3 p. 1862 Russell, William H. Trinidad de Cuba. To Crittenden. APit. 4 Public and private life in the Consulate. A. L. S. 3 p. 1862 Brown, David Paul. Philadelphia. To Crittenden. De- APH. 5 sires mission to Spain vacated by Carl Schurz qualifications. A. L. S. 1 p. 52880-13 lS 273 1862 Rose, William B. Washington, Pennsylvania. To Crit- APR. 8 tenden. Compliments Crittenden's speech upon resolution offered by President Lincoln; slavery agitation. A. L. S. 2 p. 1862 Bryant, J. W. On board Rhode I8land, Fortress Monroe, APR. 10 [Virginia]. To Crittenden. Expected "visit of the Merrimac; the Vanderbilt, to run her down; confident of victory; motives of the Rebel fleet; intelligence from Florida; will leave when the "visit of the Merrimac is decided"; personals. A.L.S. 3p. 1862 McLean, Finis E. Savannah, Missouri. To Crittenden. APe. 10 His son [Frank Jay McLean] a prisoner of war; desires his release. A. L. S. 2 p. 1862 Steele, John. Steele's Run, [Ohio ]. To Crittenden. APR 14 Experiences in the War of 1812; suggests parched corn instead of coffee. A. L. S. 3 p. 1862 Boyle, Jferemiah] T[ilford]. Battle Field of Shiloh, APR. 16-26 Tennessee. To Crittenden. Praises conduct of Brig. Gen. Thomas [Leonidas] Crittenden at battle of Shiloh; health of self and Gen. Crit- tenden. A. L. S. 2 p. 1862 Todd, L. B. Lexington, Kentucky. To Crittenden. APR 17 Solicits influence for an appointment for Thomas Hart Clay. A. L. S. 2 p. 1862 Bruce, William W. Lexington, [Kentucky]. To Crit- APR. 17 tenden. Requests oopy of Congressional Globe. A.L.S. ip. 1862 Walker, J. W. Covington, Kentucky. To Crittenden. APIA. 18 Requests Congressional Globe during 36th Con- gress. A. L. S. 1 p. 1862 Milton, B. T. Lexington, [Kentucky]. To Crittenden. APE. 19 Desires appointment as collector of federal taxes. A.L.S. ip. 1862 Addison, Thomas J. Louisville, Kentucky. To Critten- APR. 20 den. Asks for copy of Army Register. A. L. S. 1 p. 1862 Struthers, John S. Philadelphia. To Thomas Hfart] APR. 20 Clay. Private life; army record; political con- nections; desires political appointment. A. L, S. 3 p. 1862 Finnell, John W. Frankfort, Kentucky. General order APR. 20 No. 13 praising Kentuckians for bravery at Shiloh. Printed. 1 p. 274 IJBRARY OF CONGRESS PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN7 1862 Coates, Benjamin. Philadelphia. To Crittenden. Re- APR. 22 cognition of Liberia; Henry Clay's interest in colonization; efforts of Kentucky delegation; possibility of a negro in Diplomatic Corps. A.L.S. 2p. 1862 Clay, Thomas I1[art]. Mansfield, [Kentucky]. To Crit- APR. 24 tenden. Endorses for an appointment John S. Struthers whose father made a sarcophagus for both George Washington and Henry Clay. A.L.S. ip. 1862 Speed, J[oshua] F[ry]. Louisville, fKentucky]. To Crit- APR. 25 tenden. Urges appointment of Father Hollman as chaplain. A. L. S. 1 p. 1862 Treat, Samuel. St. Louis, Missouri. To Crittenden. APR. 25 Patriotism and loyalty to the Union. A. L. S. 4 p. 1862 Montague, R. V., Jr. St. Louis, Missouri. To Crittenden. APR. 25 Desires political appointment. A. L. S. 3 p. 1862 McKee, Alexander R. Panama. To Crittenden. Com- APR. 25 plains of reduction in allowance by Post Office Department; expenses and duties of mail agent. A.L.S. 3p. 1862 Gross, S[amuel] D. Philadelphia. To Crittenden. Re- APR. 26 cent visit to Brig. Gen. Thomas [Leonidas] Crit- tenden at Pittsburg Landing; hospitable recep- tion; his conduct in battle of Shiloh; great loss in killed and wounded; severely criticises [Mfaj. Gen. Ulysses Simpson] Grant, who is universally condemned for negligence; Gen. Crittenden ad- verse to newspaper reporters. A. L. S. 4 pp. 1862 Finnell, John W. Frankfort, Kentucky. To Crittenden. APiR. 26 Misconduct of Maj. Gen. [Ulysses Simpson] Grant and his officers at battle of Shiloh; praises [Maj. Gen. Don Carlos] Buell, Brig. Gen. Thomas Leonidas Crittenden, and Kentucky troops; comiment. A. L. S. 4 p. Part missing. 1862 Speed, J[oshua] F[ry]. Louisville, [Kentuckv]. To Crit- APR. 26 tenden. Suggests that [Brig. Gen. Jeremiah Tilford] Boyle be ordered to Washington to give information about battle of Shiloh; gallantry of Brig. Gen. Thomas L. Crittenden; comment. A.L.S. 3p. 1862 Starling, Lyne. Camp Shiloh, [Tennessee]. To Critten- APR. 28 den. Conduct of Brig. Gen. Thomas Leonidas 275 Crittenden at battle of Shiloh; his own army service; desires that his commission be recognized by the President. A. L. S. 3 p. 1862 Hunton, Logan. St. Louis, DMissouri]. To Crittenden. APR. 29 Approves Crittenden's recent speech on Eman- cipation; pessimistic views; family matters. A.L.S. 4p. 1862 Reene, G[eorge]. Georgetown, Kentucky. To Crittenden. APR. 29 Desires a mail contract. A. L. S. 1 p. 1862 Fletcher, Clement B. De Soto, Missouri. To Crit- APR. 30 tenden. Encloses list of persons who desire copies of Crittenden's speeches. A. L. S. 1 p. Also list of 56 names. 2 p. 1862 Xoore, James. Ilopkinsville, Kentucky. To Crittenden. APR. 30 Desires copy of articles of war. A. L. S. 2 p. 1862 Sausser, William. Hannibal, Missouri. To Crittenden. MiAY 2 Sends copy of his own letter to John B. Anderson containing his views on emancipation of slaves. A.L.S. 3p. 1862 Pasco, 0. B. Red Wing, Minnesota. To Crittenden. MAY 3 Comment on measures before the country. A. L. S. 4 p. 1862 Anderson, 'Mrs. G. W. Louisville, [Kentuckv]. To Crit- MAY 3 tenden. Desires an appointment as Assistant Quartermaster for her son, Washington. A. L. S. 4 p. 1862 Bryant, J. W. Fernandina, [Florida]. To Crittenden. M.Y 3 Conditions in Florida; suggests a provisional government; civil government necessary; con- trabands in Florida. A. L. S. 4 p. 1862 Peyton, Balie. Station Camp, [Tennessee]. To Crit- MAY 4 tenden. Conditions in Tennessee; people on the verge of conciliation and reunion; motives of Governor [Andrew] Johnson; personals. A. L. S. 4 1). 1862 Stephens, W. Hudson. Martinsburgh, New York. To MAY 5 Crittenden. Desires [Alfred] iMordecai 's military report. A. L. S. 2 p. 1862 Tuyman, Buford. [Confederate] Camp. To Crittenden. MAY 5 Asks that enclosed letter be forwarded to his family. A. L. S. 2 p. 276 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN 1862 Stern, Samuel. Boston, [Massachusetts]. To Crittenden. MAY 5 Disapproves emancipation; approves of Crit- tenden's course. A. L. S. 4 p. 1862 Speed, J[oshua] F[ry]. Louisville, [Kentucky]. To Crit- MAY 7 tenden. [Brig. Gen. Jeremiah T.] Boyle to visit Washington on personal matters and not to make a complaint against any one. A. L. S. 1 p. 1862 Watson, P. H. Washington, D. C. To Crittenden. War 'MAY 7 Department declines to release any rebel pris- oners. L. S. 1 p. 1862 Reynolds, John. Belleville, Illinois. To Crittenden. Op- MAY 8 position to emancipation; favors a Union party. A.L.S. 1 p. 1862 Weir, James. Owensboro, [Kentuckv]. To Crittenden. MAY 8 Recommends Colonel Charles S[cottl Todd for military duty in Kentucky. A. L. S. 2 p. 1862 Headrys, Emma C. Louisville, [Kentucky]. To Critten- MAY 8 den. Payment of his loan to her. A. L. S. I p. [1862] "Uncle Tom." [Thomas Leonidas Crittenden] Diary MAY 8-13 like sheet. To 'iHon. J. J. C." [Crittenden]. Personal and family notes; [Brig.] Gen. [Jere- miah T.] Boyle gone to Washington. 2 p. 1862 Beatty, O[rmond]. Danville, Kentucky. To Crittenden. MAY 8 Gratitude for his appointment as a visitor to West Point. A. L. S. 2 p. 1862 Buford, W. S. Midway, Kentucky. To Crittenden. De- MAY 9 sires leave of absence from Naval Academy for his son. A. L. S. I p. 1862 McKenzie, Samuel J. Pocahontas, Pennsylvania. To MAY 9 Mrs. Elizabeth Crittenden. Begs for money. A.L.S. 2p. 1862 Brown, John T. Bloomfield, Kentucky. To Crittenden. MAY 10 Rumor of a mixed marriage in Washington; troublesome times; recollections of war of 1812. A.L.S. Ip. 1862 Hughes, Willis G. Marion, Kentucky. To Crittenden. MAY 11 Recommends Albert Gilliam for an appointment. A.L.S. ip. 1862 Curle, Dudley. Richmond, Kentucky. To Crittenden. MAY 11 Desires superintendency of U. S. Mint at New Orleans; influence and qualifications. A. L. S. 2 p. 277 '278 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1862 Ogden, James De P[eOster]. New York. To Crittenden. MA\Y 11 eeeeeeeeeConservative ideas;e "the rebellion virtually over." A. L. S. 2 p. 1862 Russell, John W. Frankfort, Kentucky. To Crittenden. MAY 12 Requests release of confederate prisoners William A. Braddock and William Jett. A. L. S. 3 P. 1862 Ham, John C. New York. To Crittenden. Organizee- MAY 12 tion of conservative party. A. L. S. Also plat- form of Democratic Constitutional Union party. Printed. I p. 1862 Hill, Robert J. Johnson's Island, Ohio. To Crittenden. MAY 12 Is a prisoner of war and desires a release; cir- eumstances. A. L. S. 3 p. 1862 Kentucky Cavalry, 2d regiment, officers. Savannah, Ten- MAY 12 nessee. To Crittenden. Enlistment of "loyal blacks"; desire information; comment. Copy. 2 p. 1862 Combs, Leslie. Frankfort, Kentucky. To Crittenden. MAY 13 Effects of actions of abolitionists in Congress; lives endangered. A. L. S. 1 p. 1862 Ketchum, Hiram. New York. To Crittenden. Move- MAY 13 ment for a conservative party in Congress; com- ment. A. L. S. 2 p. Mutilate(l. 1862 Carter, OpliverC G. New York. To Crittenden. Favors MAY 14 conservative movement. A. L. S. 3 p. 1862 Dudley, William] A. Lexington, [Kentucky]. To Crit- MAY 14 tenden. Complaint against Col. [William A.] Warner; unlawful arrests; ill effect of such depra- dations. A. L. S. 2 p. 1862 Boyle, J[eremiah] T[ilford]. Washington, [D. C.] To MAY 15 Crittenden. His army service; delay in receiving commission; acceptance and pay. A. L. S. 3 p. 1862 Redden, Laura C. [Washington, D. C.] To Crittenden. MAY 15 Desires interview. A. L. S. 1 P. 1862 Bache, A. D. Washington, D. C. To Crittenden. Sends MAY 16 map of Eastern Virginia. Lithographed letter filled in. 1 p. 1862 Cooper, Henry C. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. MAY 16 Desires a clerkship. A. L. S. 1 p. 1862 [Ketchum, Hiram.] [New York.] To Abraham Lincoln. MAY 16 Disapproves emancipation contrary to law; maintainance of the Constitution and law. Copy. 2 p. Mutilated. PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN2 1862 Harpers, Henry. Pella, Iowa. To Crittenden. Con- MAY 19 servative principles; writes as a representative of the Holland population in America. A. L. S. 2 p. 1862 Ketchum, Hiram. New York. To Crittenden. Copies MAY 19 letter from president's secretary acknowledging that of Ketchum; approves upholding of the Con- stitution. Copy. I p. 1862 Redden, Laura C. Washington, D. C. To Crittenden. MAY 19 Desires material for a sketch of Crittenden to be published in "Notable men in the House." A. L. S. 2 p. 1862 Nollen, John. Pella, Iowa. To Crittenden. Strength of MAY 20 conservative element in the north. A. L. S. 2 p. 1862 Fowler, W. P. Smithland, Kentucky. To Beriah Magof- MAY 23 fin. Conflict with military authority; form of oath required; comment. A. L. S. 4 p. 1862 Magoffin, B[eriah]. Frankfort, Kentucky. To Critten- MAY 29 den. Conflict between civil and military author- ity; its effects; recommends Col. [William E.] Woodruff for promotion as brigadier general. A.L.S. 3p. 1862 Rose, William B. Washington, Pennsylvania. To Crit- JUNE 5 tenden. Pamphlets received; compliments. A. L. S. 3 p. 1862 Boyle, J[eremiahi T[ilfordl. Louisville, Kentucky. To JUNE 19 Crittenden. Desires commission for son; mili- tary information. A. L. S. 2 p. 1862 Sweeney, A[ndrew] J. Wheeling, Virginia. To Critten- JUNE 20 den. Invitation to deliver an address on July 4. A. L. S. 2 p. 1862 Crittenden, T[homas] L[eonidas). Camp near Florence. JUNE 22 Alabama. To Crittenden. Effect of war upon his character; comment on war and course of the Administration; faith in President Lincoln; Alaj. Gen. Buell and his army neglected. A. L. S. 4 p. 1862 Korris, B. S. Chicago, [Illinois]. To Crittenden. Intro- JUNE 24 duces Capt. Stampoffskie; object of his visit to Washington. A. L. S. 2 p. 1862 Anderson, John. Oakam, Massachusetts. To Crittenden. JUNE 25 Enclosed plan for settling the national difficulties; 279 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS will have all southern states back in Union in six months. A. L. S. 3 p. Also the plan. 3 p. 1862 Warner, E. H. New York. To Crittenden. Encloses JUNE 27 petition of citizens that slavery be controlled by individual states. A. L. S., 1 p.; also the petition with 33 signatures, 1 p. 1862 Harlan, James. [Washington, D. C.] To Crittenden. JUNE 28 Introduces Lindsley. A. L. S. 1 p. 1862 Law, John. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. Ap- JULY 2 proval of Crittenden's course in Congress. A.L.S. ip. [1862] [Law, John]. [Washington, D. C.] Address to have been JULY 2 made in praise of Crittenden before [Congressional] Committee of the Whole. A. D. 2 p. 1862 Callaghan, Charles. Brooklyn, New York. To Critten- JULY 8 den. Preservation of the Union. A. L. S. 2 p. 1862 Callaghan, Charles. Brooklyn, New York. To Critten- JULY 9 den. He has written out a plan for preserving the Union; desires its adoption. A. L. S. 3 l. 1862 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Washington, [D. C.] To Crit- JULY 12 tenden. Remote emancipation; probable adop- tion in Kentucky; course of border states. A.L.S. 2p. 1862 Runsey, Edward. Greenville, [Kentucky]. To Critten- AUG. 1 den. His views on war and secession. A. L. S. 3 p. 1862 Dils, John, Jr. Catlettsburg, Kentucky. To Crittenden. AUG. 30 Foraging in Kentucky; desires to raise a force in Sandy Valley. A. L. S. 3 p. 1862 Hunton, Logan. St. Louis, [Missouri]. To Crittenden. SErr. 7 Personal and family matters. A. L. S. 3 p. 1862 Mackenzie, M. R. Morristown, New Jersey. To Crit- SEPr. 8 tenden. Thanking Crittenden for his appoint- ment to U. S. Naval Academy. A. L. S. 2 p. 1862 Daniels, F. Washington, [D. C.]. To Crittenden. Move- SEPT. 11 ments of Confederate troops in Maryland and Virginia; apparent motives. A. L. S. 4 p. 1862 Cox, S[amuel] S[ullivan]. Springfield, Ohio. To Crit- S EPr. 23 tenden. Invitation to make a speech. A. L. S. 1 p. 1862 Henley, W. R. Washington, D. C. To Crittenden. OcT. 3 Views against emancipation. A. L. S. 3 p. 280 PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN 1882 Ketchum, Hiram. New York. To Crittenden. Com- Ocr. 31 ment on fall elections; efforts in New York. A.L.S. 3p. 1862 Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To Nov. 5 [Thomas Leonidas Crittenden]. Benefits of Christian religion; Stonewall Jackson as an example; advice as to con(luct in the army; Eu- gene [Wilkinson Crittenden]. Copy. 4 p. Part missing. 1862 [Thornton, Lucy]. San Francisco, California. To Crit- Nov. 8 tenden. About to leave for Washington, D. C.; personals. A. L. S. "Sister." 2 p. 1862 Peyton, Balie. Gallatin, [Tennessee]. To Crittenden. Nov. 12 Introduces Robert J. Farquharson; recent visit to [Brig.] Gen. Thomas L. Crittenden. Written by John Peyton. 2 p. 1862 Blackburn, R. W. Frankfort, Kentucky. To Crittenden. Nov. 20 Requests aid for release of his brother. A. L. S. 1 p. 1862 Robertson, G. Lexington, [Kentuckv]. To Crittenden. Nov. 26 Civil authority resisted by the military in Ken- tucky; harboring of slaves; special complaints. A.L.S. 4p. 1862 St. Nicholas Society. New York. To Crittenden. In- Nov. 26 vitation from the Stewards to anniversary din- ner. L. S. by A. R. 'Macdonough, secretary. 2 p. 1862 Bates, Edward. Washington, [D. C.]. To Crittenden. Nov. 28 Encloses copy of opinion of Judge Advocate General of Great Britain on Martial Law [dated 1860]. A. L. S. 1 p. 1862 Alexander, R. Atcheson. Spring Station, Kentucky. To DEC. 1 Crittenden. Introduces Charles Madison Alex- ander. A. L. S. 2 p. 1862 Dowling, Thomas. Terre Haute, Indiana. To Crit- DEC. 1 tenden. Course taken by Congress and what may be expected; politics in Indiana. A. L. S. 3 p. 1862 lBoutwill, E. B. Washington, D. C. To Crittenden. DEC. 2 Sends petition asking for compensation for losses by action of government. A. L. S. 1 p. [1862] Brooks, Erastus. New York. To Crittenden. Publica- Dsc. 2 tion of Crittenden's speech in the "Herald." Copy. 1 p. 281 282 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1862 Lane, W[illiam] B[artlett]. Harrisburg. Pennsylvania. DEC 3 To Crittenden. Desires influence for promotion; details of his service in U. S. Army. L. S. 4 p. 1862 Dudley, Thomas P. Lexington, Kentucky. To Critten- DEC 8 den. Constitutionality of Emancipation Proc- lamation; comment; colonization of negroes west of Rocky Mountains. A. L. S. 15 p. 1862 Xassey, Thomas i., and 4 others. Saint Paul, Min- DEC. 10 nesota. To Crittenden. Invitation to celebra- tion for the triumph of conservative principles in recent elections. L. S. 1 p. 1862 Ketchum, Hiram. New York. To Crittenden. Oppo- DEC. 12 sition to emancipation. A. L. S. 2 p. Also 2 newspaper articles. [1862] A Xother. To her son in the Army. Spiritual advice; personals andl family matters. A. L. 2 p. [18621 Epineuil, Lionel J. d'. Washington, D. C. To Critten- den. Requests letter to his son Major General [Thomas Leonidas] Crittenden; desires commis- sion as aid de camp. A. L. S. 2 p. Also copied therein is letter to him from A[mbrose] E[verett] Burnside dated July 23, 1862; also one from A[braham] Lincoln dated August 11, 1862, relative to his service and appointment. 1863 Lord, Daniel. New York. To Crittenden. Introduces JAN. 7 [George Etienne] Cartier. A. L. S. 1 p. 1863 Pooley, Samuel James. Liberty Corner, New Jersey. To JAN 21 Crittenden. Possibility of French alliance with the Confederates. A. L. S. 2 p. 1863 Scott, W[illiam] B. New York. To Crittenden. Pro- JAN. 25 visions for a compromise between Northern and Southern states. A. L. S. 3 p. 1863 Cates, O[wen] G. St. Louis, Missouri. To Crittenden. JAN. 25 No faith in President Lincoln's political prin- ciples; President's motives; defends the Con- stitution. A. L. S. 4 p. 1863 Finnell, John W. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To Critten- JAN. 26 den. Political situtation in Kentucky; attitude toward President Lincoln's administration; local matters; praise for Kentucky troops at Mur- freesboro. A. L. S. 3 p. 1863 Davis, Charles A[ugustus]. New York. To Crittenden. JAN. 28 Comment on President Lincoln's attitude toward the Constitution. A. L. S. 7 p. PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN 1863 Hunton, Logan. St. Louis, [Missouri]. To Crittenden. JAN. 29 Compares secession with the acts of President Lincoln; President should be arraigned by Crit- tenden. A. L. S. 3 p. 1863 Johnson, Reverdy. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. JN. 31 Fees for legal services. A. L. S. 4 P. 1863 George, John 11. Concord, New Hampshire. To Crit- JAN. :32 tenden. Campaign for congressional elections in New Hampshire. "CopY." 2 p. 1863 Finnell, John W. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To Crittenden. FEB. 3 State invaded by Confederate troops; state politics. A. L. S. 1 p. 1863 Dewees, Jacob. Harrisburg, [Pennsylvania]. To Crit- FEB. 4 tenden. Measures taken to call a National Con- vention. A. L. S. 2 p. 1863 Green, John J. H. Baltimore, [Marvland]. To Critten- FEB. 5 den. Suggests a convention of commissioners from each state to settle the difficulties of the nation. A. L,. S. 2 p. 1863 Clarke, S. G. West Northwood, New llanipshire. To FEB. 5 Crittenden. Approves course taken by Crit- tenden. A. L. S. 2 p. 1863 Finnell, John W. Frankfort, [Kentuckv]. To Crit- FEB. 9 tenden. Measures before the legislature; coni- missioners on the state of the country. A. L. S. 1 p. 1863 Porter, F[itz] J[ohn]. New York. To Crittenden. Ap- FEB. 10 preciates Crittenden's interest in his behalf; his court-martial. A. L. S. 6 p. 1863 Kendall, Amos. [Washington, D. C.] To Crittenden. FEB. 18 Desires a general circulation of Kendall's views; need of a convention to settle the national difli- culties. A. L. S. 2 p. 1863 Hieskell, William B. Philadelphia. To Crittenden. Op- FEB. 18 poses charges made against George E[dmond] Badger; Badger's health. A. L. S. 2 p. 1863 Buell, D[on] C[arlos]. To Crittenden. Recommends FEB. 24 [W. R.] McFerran who will visit Washington; purposes of visit. Copy. 1 p. 1863 Myer, A[lbert] J[ames]. Washington, [D. C.] To Crit- FEB. 25 tenden. Urges passage of bill organizing Signal Corps of the army. A. L. S. 1 p. 283 284 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1863 Schaumburg, James W. Philadelphia. To Crittenden. FEB. 27 Comment on national affairs. A. L. S. 5 p. 1863 Wayne, James M. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. MAR. 2 Sends compliments and whiskey. A. L. S. 2 p. 1863 Temple, J[ohn] B. Frankfort, [Kentucky]. To Critten- MAR. 4 den. Doubts integrity of Capt. Redmond of Indiana; reasons. A. L. S. 2 p. 1863 Gillman, Henry. Detroit, Michigan. To Crittenden. MIAR. 21 Approves Crittenden's course in national affairs. A. L. S. 3 p. 1863 Barnes, Denis S. New York. To Crittenden. Organiza- MAR. 30 tion of political party in New York; desires sug- gestions. A. L. S. 2 p. 1863 Hunton, Logan. St. Louis, [Missouri]. To Crittenden. APR. 1 Personals; Crittenden should not retire from Congress; war the result of not following Crit- tenden's advice. A. L. S. 2 p. 1863 Mallory, R[obert]. Lagrange, Kentucky. To Critten- APR. 20 den. Gratified that Crittenden is to return to Congress; political campaign in the state; Presi- dent Lincoln's administration. A. L. S. 6 p. 1863 Bell, Joshua F. Harrodsburg, [Kentucky]. To Critten- APn. 23 den. Intention to decline the gubernatorial nomination; desires that Crittenden will return to Congress. A. L. S. 3 p. 1863 Johnson, M[adison] C[onyers]. To R[ichard] A. Buckner. MAY 1 Transmits resolutions for Congress to give inde- pendence to Confederate states. A. L. S. 1 p. Endorsed by Crittenden complimenting Johnson and stating that Buckner declined to present the resolutions. Also resolutions. 2 p. 1863 Carter, T. Q. Elliston, Kentucky. To Crittenden. Thank- MAY 4 ing Crittenden for his pardon; cases of other federal prisoners in Kentucky. A. L. S. 2 p. Also, on same sheet, gratitude of Angelina Carter. A. L. S. 1863 Scott County Union Party. Georgetown, Kentucky. To MAY 11 Crittenden. Invitation to deliver political speech. A. L. S. by H. C. Groves, chairman. 1863 Bodley, Charles S. Lexington, Kentucky. To Critten- MAY 20 den. Thanking Crittenden for kindness and as- surance of secrecy. A. L. S. 2 p. PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN 1863 Levens, Henry C. Booneville, Missouri. To Crittenden. MAY 21 Comment on Crittenden's recent speech; na- tional affairs. A. L. S. 2 p. 1863 Neilson, Mrs. George. Baltimore, [Maryland]. To Crit- MAY 21 tenden. Desires an appointment to West Point for her son, G. Crawford Neilson. A. L. S. 4 p. [1863] 1Ihayer, [Mrs.] M. New York. To [Elizabeth] Critten- MAY 28 den. Prices of household goods in New York. A.L.S. 4 p. 1863 Combs, Leslie. Replevy bond to John M. January. JUNE 1 Printed form filled in. 1 p. 1863 Clay, Thomas 11[art]. Aboard steamer Guatemala, off JUNE 9J San Jose, Guatemala. To Crittenden. Ex- plains connection with Central American Transit Company, while acting as U. S. Minister to Nicaragua; his transfer to Honduras. A. L. S. 3 p. 1863 Haly, John. Receipted bill for building material and JUNE 17 labor. A. D. S. 1 p. 1863 Curd, John. Lexington, Kentucky. To Crittenden. Com- JULY 15 ment on present political campaign within the state. A. L. S. p 3. 1863 Clay, Thomas H[art]. La Union, Salvador. To Crit- JULY 28 tenden. Trouble between Nicaragua and the Transit Company; asks for assistance. A. L. S. 2 p. 1864 Cushing, Caleb. Newburyport, [Massachusetts]. To DEC. 3 R[obert] H[enry] Crittenden. Refers to Presi- dent [Franklin] Pierce for information as to whether or not his father [John Jordan Crit- tenden] appeared in a law case before Pierce. A.L.S. 3p. 1864 Crittenden, T[homas] L[eonidas]. New York. To J[ohn] DEC. 23 C[harles] Frmont. Relative to debt due estate of late J[ohn] 4[ordan] Crittenden. Copy. I p. 1864 Fancher, E[noch] L. New York. To T[homasl L[eonidas] DEC. 24 Crittenden. Statement of Gcneral [John C.] Fremont that he is not indebted to estate [of John Jordan Crittenden]. A. L. S. 1 p. 1864 Crittenden, T[homas] L[eonidas]. New York. To J[ohn] DEC. 28 C[harles] Fr6mont. Msatter between them can be adjusted only by arbitration or suit. Copy. 2 p. 285 286 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1864 Crittenden, R[obert] H[enry]. New York. To Enoch L,. I)iF. 29 Fancher. Notice of letter sent John C. Fremont. Copy. I p. 1886 Smith, William Henrv. New York. To Mrs. Chapman JuEF. 11 Coleman. Desire to secure correspondence of Henry Clay; previous efforts and success. A. L. S. 4 p. 1886 Green, Norvin. New York. To Thomas L[eonidas] Crit- JU\h 11 tenden. Introduces William Henry Smith, who is collecting correspondence of Henry Clay. A. L. S. I p. Endorsed by T. L. Crittenden to Ann. Mary Coleman. 1886 Draper, Lyman CQopeland]. Madison, Wisconsin. To DEC IX Wilkinson Call. Desires information about an- cestry of Hancock Lee, and his public services. A.L.S. 2p. 1888 Crittenden, T[homas] T. Washington, D. C. To Anne DEC. I Mary Coleman. Transmits certain papers; corn- ments on Benjamin Harrison and Grover Cleve- land; personals. A. L. S. 4 p. [ C[rittenden], J(ohn] J[ordan]. Memorandum. Amend- ment to order of court for removal of two law- suits. A. D. S. 2 p. [ Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Answer to bill in chancery brought against him by Jesse Harrison. A. D'ft. 6 p. ] Crittenden, John J[ordan]. Sketch of his life copied from the sixth edition of Lanman's Dictionary of Con- gress. 1 p. ] Crittenden, J[ohn] J[ordan]. Memoranda in suit of Arnold Vs. Bacon. A. D. S. 1 p. [Crittenden, John Jordan]. Draft of a brief in law suit of Harrell and wife V8. Crittenden and wife for land. A.D. 15 p. [ [Crittenden, John Jordan]. Memoranda on suit of Edmind- son et al. V8. David and Samuel Meredith, and incident about the making of a will. A. D. 1 p. [ [Crittenden, John Jordan]. Memoranda on contract be- tween Harrison and Smith and suit following same. A. D. 2 p. [Crittenden, John Jordan]. Memoranda on suit of United States Bank vs. Harvie for money. A. D. 2 p. PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN [ [Crittenden, John Jordlan]. Memoranda on suit of Bustard rs. Gales and wife for land. A. D. 3 p. ] [Crittenden, John Jordan.] Memoranda on ejectment suit by the widow and heirs of Samuel Berry. A. D. .3 p. [Crittenden, John Jordan.] Argument against the liberat- ing of slaves of all who are in rebellion ag ainst the government. A. D'ft. 5 p. [ [Crittenden, John Jordan.] Anomalous position of Ken- tucky; to be neutral. A. Dft. 6 p. [ [Crittenden, John Jordan.] An appeal to Kentuckians to drive out the invaders under the traitor [Simon Bolivar] Buckner. A. D'ft. 3 p. I [Crittenden, John Jordan.] Resolutions that war was being waged for the suppression of rebellion; that it will soon end; clemency should be adopted for restoring peace; measures for abolishing slavery are inexpedient; confidence in [Abraham] Lincoln; North and South adverse to harmony. A. D'ft. 3 p. Allen and Ancbindoss. Invitation in third person to Crit- JUNE 24 tenden to (line with them. 1 p. I Anonymous. A plan for compromise "submitted by a young Republican." D. S. "William Tell." 2 p. Anonymous. To Crittenden and others. The condition and state of the country. L. S. "A friend to Northern as well as Southern Constitutional Liberty." 4 p. [ ] Anonymous. To Crittenden and others. Proposal that Congress emancipate the slaves by purchase, putting a tax on mines for payment. I p. [ ] Anonymous. To Crittenden. Good wishes to him in his efforts to save the Union. L. S. "A Friend." 1 p. ] Bacon, C. P. Memoranda on line of land title from Ilenry Banks. A. D. S. 1 p. [ J Bell, William C. Lexington, [Kentucky]. Receipt to Crittenden for money collected from Ishan Tal- bott. D. S. 1 p. 287 288 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS MAY ] Chapin, H. D. Washington, [D. C.] To Crittenden. MAsY 14 Invitation to dinner with General [W\infield Scott. A. L. S. 1 p. [ Christie, John D. Ludlowville, New York. To Critten- den. Suggests that the South be allowed to secede; plans. A. L. S. 2 p. ] Civil War. Resolutions of a body of Union men recom- mending its discontinuance. J Coleman, Ann Mary. Sketch of life of John Jordan Crit- tenden. Incomplete. A. D. 8 p. Congress. Forecast of representatives, giving party, for the 38th Congress. 1 p. [ Congress. Memorandum respecting introduction and sup- port of a bill [in the U. S. Senate.] 1 p. [ Congress. Resolution by faction to oppose all legislation except that which is absolutely necessary. D'f. 1 j). [ Crittenden, R[obert] 1I[enry]. Washington, [D. C.] Law lectures, or notes on law lectures, on Treaties, Neutral Trade, Sovereign States, Property, Dec- laration of War. A. D. S. 54 p. [ Crittenden, T[homas] T. Order on Crittenden in favor of John Smith for money. A. D. S. 1 p. [ Demons, T. G. Receipt to Crittenden for money in pay- ment of law books. A. D. S. 1 p. [ Dodson, C. L. To Mrs. Crittenden. Rag carpet. A. L. S. 1 p. Hayes, J)octor anti Mrs. Justin, Chicago, [Illinois]. Invi- MAR. 29 tation to a reception. 1 p. I Hight. Receipt to Crittenden for money in payment of goods and drugs. A. D. S. 1 p. Johnson, John T. Memoranda relative to claim against estate of Thomas Lewis. A. D. S. 1 p. [ Kentucky. Jefferson Circuit Court. Argument in suit of ejectment appealed from. 7 p. [ Monroe, James. Deed to George Nicholas for land in Kentucky. D'f. 3 p. X ] , E . Article to the Boston Post giving causes of secession and means of restoring peace. 4 p. [ Newspapers, American. List of those in Kentucky. 1 p. [Nicholas, Samuel Smith.] Draft of a brief in the suit of Bustard V8. Gates and wife for land. A. D. 26 p. PAPERS OF JOHN JORDAN CRITTENDEN ] Pendleton, Edmund. To Harry Innes. Final division of estate of Innes's father on account of death of his mother; only one estate debt; disapproves late treaty with Great Britain; criticises and has never approved certain stipulations in the Con- stitution. Copy. 2 p. Pendleton, [John S.] Detailed precedents in his case for claim for full outfit [when acting as charg6 d'af- faires to the Argentine Confederation]. 2 p. [ ]f Philosophian Literary Society, Paterson, New Jersey, To Crittenden. Notification of election as an honorary member. A. L. S. by James Jackson, Jr., corresponding secretary. 1 p. [ Solomon, H. M. [Washington, D. C.] To Crittenden. The delivery of an enclosure. A. L. S. 1 p. [ Stewart vs. Hughes. Memoranda on suit arising from tobacco sale. 2 p. ] Taylor, Z[achary]. To Crittenden. Troops in Florida; treaties with the Northern Indians are swindling transactions. Copy. 2 p. Incomplete. [ ] Texas. Annexation of disapproved. Pencil D'f. 4 p. ] U[nited] S[tates] fifth judicial circuit. Memoranda giving the territory and showing difficulty for judge to coversame; necessity of division; present min- ister to Mexico to be relieved. 1 p. Incom- plete. United States. Memoranda on suit against the securities of J. Taylor. 4 p. [ [ I ] Robert. Biographical memoranda. 2 p. Incom- plete. 528Wo-13s la 289 This page in the original text is blank. INDEX A. Abbott, -, 273. Abingdon (Virginia), pres, 59. Abolition, 54, 59, 71, 88, 242; English Society, 89; growth of in New England, 245; inevitable, 253; we also: Emanci- pation and Slaves. Abolitionists, 60, 70, 86, 117, 119; cause of conflict, 245; in Congress, 278; de- signs of Northern, 207; Fillmore, 130; rebuke needed for, 96; recruits to Kan- sas. 199. Adair, John, 23. Adams, Benjamin A. (or S.), Letters from, 182, 246. Adams, George, Letters from, 15, 33. Adams, John Quincy, 45, 99; action approved, 60; administration, 38; bar- gain and corruption, 35, 90, 252; cabi- net, 30; Clay's dissention with, 41; Clay's preference for, 35; Clay's sup- port of, 31; Kentucky to support, 33; presidential candidate, 29. Adams, Jobn S., Letter from, 249. Adams, William R., Letter from, 145. Addison, L. D., Letter from, 34. Addison, Thomas J., Letter from, 274. Adjutant General, 142-3. African coast, 197. Agricultural Colleges, 219. Alabama, Clay's tour through, 88; con- vention, 195, 242; election, 136, 246. Albany (New York), 121. Aldridge, F. M., Letter from, 248. Alexander, Charles Madison, 281. Alexander, Edmund Brooke, 107. Alexander, James Barton Stone, 53, 107. Alexander, R. Atcheson, Letter from, 281. Alexander, Thomas S., 243. Alexander, -, 22, 184. Allen, Anthony B., Letters from, 211, 255. Allen, Chilton, 60; Letter from, 42. Allen, C. B., Letter from, 261. Allen, C. H., Letter from, 136. Allen, Elisha Hunt, Letter from, 130. Allen, Emerson, 12. Allen, Ethan, heirs of, 217. Allen, Ethan A., jr., Letter from, 217. Allen, James W., Letter from, 132. Allen, John W., Letters from, 120, 125., 133, 228. Allen, J. WV., Letter from, 211. Allen, William, 62, 79, 99. Allen, -, 287. Allis, H. B., Letter from, 251. Allison, Alexander, 204. Allison, Richard T., Letter from, 171. Allnutt, George R. W., Letter from, 62. Almaden Mine, New, 225. Almanac, 80. America; see: United States. American, The, 203. American cyclopaedia; see: Cyclopcedia. American Party, 189, 193, 195, 208, 213, 215, 218; convention, 190; circular let- ter from, 195. "Americus," Letter from, 260. Amory, Thomas Coffin, 219. Amsden, J., Letter from, 189. Anchindos, -, 287. Anderson, Edward, 97, 99. Anderson, George W., Letter from, 261. Anderson, Mrs. G. W., Letter from, 276. Anderson, John, Letter from, 279. Anderson, John B., 276. Anderson, Larz, Letter from, 226, 250, 264. Anderson, P., 86. Anderson, Reuben, Letter to, 16. Anderson, Richard Clough, jr., Letters from, 24, 28. Anderson, Robert, 250, 262; Letters from, 215, 247, 250, 261, 262, 268. Anderson, Robert Clough, Letter from, 16. Anderson, Washington, 276. Anderson, William, 13. Anderson, -, 26; Letter to, 187. Anderson letter, forgery of the, 120. Andrews, A. W., Letter from, 114. Andrews, C. W., Letter from, 248. 291 292 INDEX Andrews, Landaff Waatson, 152, 183; Let- ter from, 26.5. Annapolis Naval Academy; see: Naval Academy. Anonymous Letters, 110, 129, 179, 180, 199, 219, 244, 248, 254, 256, 258, 259, 260, 262, 264, 270, 2S7. Antholny, Josiah, 30, 31. Anti-Masonic; see,: Masons. Applegate, Jesse, 169. Appleton, D., Co., Letter from, 204. Appleton, Nathan, Letters from. 129, 229. Appleton. William, Letter from, 219. Appointments. Presidential, 70, 88, 133. 138 142. 154. 155, 169. Appraiser General of California, 201. Appropriation bill, 78. Arbitration, international plan for, 98. Archer, Branch T., 41. Archer, William Segar, 105; Letters from, 38. 41, 107, 128, 139, 143. Argentine Confederation, 289. Argus, The, 35. Argus of Western America, The, 21. Arkansas, 30, 54. 71. 108. 179. Armament of frigates, 74. Armijo, Antonio Maria, 195. Armistice, 15, 265. Arms, conveyance across Kentucky, 269; Kentucky's claim against United States for. 77. Armstrong, Samuel P., Letters from. 112, 197. Armstrong, William E., Letter from, 266. Armstrong, William Al., Letters fromt 190, 191, 192, 194, 195. 203; Letter to, 190. Armstrong, - 57. Army, British, movements, 15, 16. Army, United States, 11)3, 108, 110, 111, 114, 139, 140, 142. 143, 144, 146, 148, 157, 158, 173, 188, 199, 226, 247, 256, 262, 269, 273. 274, 278, 282; appoint- ments desired ill, 68, 114, 203, 210, 213.273, 276; asylum forold soldiers. 176, 215; brevets, 252; camp in Kentucky, 269; commanders. 114; Crittenden's advice on conduct in, 281; Crittenden's remarks on, 111; discharge of brevet second lieutenants in, 91; enlistments, 99; increase, 99; Kentucky will repel, 253; life, 14; in Mexico, 99, 100, 101, 102, 105, 107; mileage, 115; officers, 15, 18, 31, 49, 83, 91, 100, 198, 252; Army, United States-Continued. pamphlet on, 207; pay, 49; Quarter- master depot, 101; Quartermaster Geti- eral of, 239; rations, 274; refuses aid to Kansas, 192, 196; riflemen, 15, 106, 173; Signal Corps, 283; sutler in, 65; troops, raising of, 14, 210, 251, 265, 268. 278, 280; volunteers, 49-50, 99, 103, 104, 115. 118. Army Register. The, 274. Arnold, J. M., Letters from, 146, 214. Arnold, L. II., Letter from, 133. Arnold, Thomas, Letters from, 27. 28; Letters to, 18, 26, 27, 28. Arnold, , 27, 286. Arrests, unlawful, 278. Arthur, Nathaniel C., Letter from, 201. Arthur, R. A., 201. Articles of War, 276. Ash, Joshua W., Letter from, 251. Ashburton, Lord; see: Bating, Alexander. Ashhurst, Richard, 22. Ashlanders Association, Letter from, 229. Ashley, Elizabeth Moss, 81, 98, 99,100,102, 119; deed, 97; Letters to, 99, 103, 105, 106, 112, 116, 117, 125, 126, 131, 153, 155, 164, 165; see also: Crittenden, Elizabeth. Ashley, William H., 46, 48. Ashley Springs (Missouri), 118. Aspinwall, William, Letter from, 232. Asylum, Military, 176, 215. Atchison, David R., Letter from, 148. Athenian Society, Letter from, 47. Athens (Georgia), 173. Atkinson, Robert J., Letters from, 199, 203, 226; Letter to, 226. Atlanta (Georgia), 199. Attache to Minister to France, 162, 163. Attorney, district, United States, 71, 128, 195. Attorney General, 64, 65, 68, 84, 128, 133, 135, 136, 144, 162, 163, 168, 191. Auditor of Kentucky, 127. Austin, James Tricothie, Letter from, 127. Austria, American imprisoned in, 198. Avery, William, Letter from, 206. Aydelot, William J., Letter from, 210. B. Bache, Alexander Dallas, Letters from, 191, 192, 225, 278. Bacon, Charles P., 28, 287; Letters from, 18, 27, 28; Letter to, 27. INDEX Bacon, Edmund, 16. Bacon, John, 14. Bacon, J. C., 26, 27. Bacon, James WV., Letters from, 206, 268. Bacon, R. A., Letter from, 272. Bacon, Samuel. Co., 27. Bacon, -, 21, 27, 286. Badger, George Edmund, 293; Letters from, 75, 76, 124, 140, 197, 199, 201, 212, 220, 237. Badger, William, 220. Bagby, Arthur Pendleton, 97. Bailey, -, 9, 10. Baird, Charles, 27. Baker, Robert S., Letter from, 224. Baldwin, Charles XV., Letter from, 213. Baldwin, Summerfield, Letter from, 210. Baldwin, S., Letter from, 252. Ball, A. F., Letter from, 249. Ball, see: Dance. Ballard, A. Jackson, Letter from, 273. Ballenger, Frank, Letter from, 192. Ballinger, J. F., 20. Baltimore (Maryland), 16, 92, 94, 135, 150, 237. Baltimore Lyceum, 203. Baltimore Patriot, The, 53. Baltzell, George, 21. Bancroft, George, 150. Bank, 15, 18, 22, 50, 52, 55, 57, 74, 75, 76, 82; bill, 67, 71, 72, 73,76, 77, 81; Farm- ers,162; National, 72,215,.eealso: United States Bank; of Kentucky, 23, 24, 25, 28, 75; of United States, 51, 86, 93, 96, 117, see also: United States Bank. Bankruptcy, laws on, 52, 75. Banks, D., Letter from, 134. Banks, Henry, 9, 43, 287. Banks, William B., 42; Letter from, 43. Banks, -, 9, 10. Barbecue, 77, 199, 229. Barbour, George W., 160, 167; Letters from, 161, 162. Barbour, James, Letter from, 35. Barnburners, 120, 121, 122. Barea, Calderon de, Letter to, 176. Bard, Henry C., Letter from, 204. Bargain and Corruption; see under Henry Clay and also under John Quincy Adams. Baring, Alexander (Lord Ashburton), Letter from, 77. Barlow, WV. B., Letter from, 171. Barlow, - , 96. 293 Barnard, John Gross, 225. Barnes, Denis S., Letter from, 284. Barnett, Thomasi., 124; Letter from, 124. Barney, John, Letter from, 181. Barr, J. M., Letter from, 237. Barr, William, 179. Barrell, Almond, Letter from, 210. Barren County (Kentucky), 18. Barren Creek Springs (NMarvland), 62. Barringer, Daniel Moreau, Letter from, 137. Barron, Forbes to., 202. Barron, , 177. Barrow, Alexander, 103. Barrow, John E., Letter from, 13:3 Barrow, Washington, Letters from, 130, 147. Barrow, -, 143. Barry, Daniel, 12. Barry, William Taylor, 16; Letter from. 16. Barston, H. F., Letter from, 182. Bartlet Cox, 25. Bartlett, Washington A., Letters from, 198, 202. Bates, Edward, 145, 146; Letter from, 281. Bates, George C., Letter from, 172. Battle of Lake Erie Monument Associa- tion, 228. Baugh, Abraham, 31. Beale, William M., 147. Bealls, -, 17. Beard, Joshua, 12. Bearden, John, 18. Beatty, A., Letter from, 212. Beatty, Ormond, Letter from, 277. Beaty, Martin, Letter from, 64. Beauchamp, Jeroboam O., 32; Letters from, 31. Bebb, William, Letter from, 129. Bedinger, D. P., Letter from, 264. Beekman, James William, Letter from, 257. Belden, John, 177. Bell, Benjamin, Letter from, 24. Bell, C., 31. Bell, George, 16. Bell, John, 68, 72, 108, 13.5; Letter fmnm, 70; Letters to, 201, 220. Bell, Joshua Fry, 226, 228; Letters from, 152, 156, 212, 284. Bell, William C , 287. Bell, -, 34. Bell and Everett ticket, 240. 294 INDEX Bell Ringers, 93 Bend, W. P., Letter from, 259. Benham, Calhoun, 126, 168. Benham, Joseph A., Letter from, 43. Benjamin, Juda Philip, Letter to, 225. Bennett, Wallace, 57. Benson, John S., Letter from, 56. Benson, J. Seth, Letter from, 188. Benson, S. B., Letter from, 210. Benton, Thomas Hart, 49, 51, 67, 68, 84, 96, 147, 153; Letters from, 106,146,184. Benyease, Jose T., 195 Berlin, 48. Berrien, John Macpherson, 145; Letter to, 78. Berry, Samuel, 287. Bertrand, Charles P., 179; Letter from. 179. Bibb, George M., 14,28, 84, 43, 96; resig- nation from Senate, 16; rupture with (rittenden, 33; Letters from, 13, 14, 15, 29, 42; Letter to, 22. Bibb, John, 18; Letter to, 18. Bibb, John B., Letters from, 109, 126, 168, 224, 243. Bibb, John Jordan C'rittenden, 160. Bibb, Richard, jr., Letter from, 21. Bible, the, 230, 256. Bickley, George W. L., Letter from, 198. Biddle, Clement, 58. Big Bear Island, Mormon settlement on, 174. Bigelow, John P., Letter from, 203. Binell, M1. D., 258. Bingaman, Adam L., Letter from, 142. Biography of Robert -, notes on, 289. Birney, James Gillespie, 188; Letters from, 77, 139. Black, J. M., Letter from, 110. Black Republicans; see: Republicans, Black. Blackburn, U'. J., Letters from, 212,262. Blackburn, R. WV., Letter from, 281. Blair, Francis Preston, 36; children, 40; on designs for Kentucky bank notes, 24; on emancipation, 280; establishing the "Globe," 40; on negro frenzy, 185; on slavery, 159; Letters from, 24, 31, 40, 159, 185, 280. Blair, Mrs. Francis Preston, 40. Blair, Francis Preston, jr., 270. Blair, Montgomery, Letters from, 189,190. Blair, Thomas, 87. Blair, W. P. S., Letter from, 31. Blake, George S., Letter from, 272. Blake, George West, 263. Blakey, Thomas, Letter from, 39. Blanton, Horace T., sr., Letter from, 257. Blatchford, Richard Milford, Letter from, 132. Bledsoe, William O., 19, 21, 23. Blenis, O., Letter from, 258. Blight, -, 39. Bloodgood, Dewitt, 71. Blue Lick property, 176. Blunt, Joseph, Letter from, 133. Blunt, J., Letter from, 162. Blythe, C., 127. Boats, snag, 204. Boerstler, G. W., Letter from, 144. Bodin, Edward L., Letter from, 219. Bodley, Charles S., Letter from, 284. Bogart, Peter, 24. Bogart, -, 186, 187, 192, 193. Bohannon, Richard B., 25. Bonaparte, Jerome Napoleon, 186. Booker, Paul J., 28. Boone County (Missouri), 105. Borland, Solon, Letter from, 179; Letter to, 179. Boston, -, 40. Boston (Massachusetts), 84, 163, 166, 203, 239, 264. Boston Atlas, The, 134. Boston Port Bill, 215. Boston Post, The, 288. Boswell, Bushrod, 22. Boswell, Thomas E., 22. Botte, John Minor, 61, 73, 79, 85. Botte, William, Letter from, 43. Botts, William Stone, 201. Boundary, Canada, 56; Kentucky-Ten- neesee, 21, 22; Mexico, 110, 111, 168, 169, 218. Bounty claims, 172, 188, 196, 197, 199. Bourne, William Oland, Letter from, 263. Boutwill, E. B., Letter from, 281. Bouvier, John, 178. Bowers, -, 96. Bowling, , 97. Bowly, Daniel, Letter from, 206. Boyd, James R., Son, 190. Boyd, William G., 27. Boyd, W. P., Letter from, 221. Boyle, Jeremiah Tilford, 275, 277; army service, 278; Letters from, 274, 278, 279. Boyle, John, 33. Boyle, William O., 272. INDEX Boyreau, Clement, 201,224, 229. Brackenridge, W. M., Letter from, 139. Braddock, A., 278. Braddock, Robert. Letter from, 15. Bradford, Simon, Letter from, 262. Bradstreet, Edward P.. Letter from, 213. Bramlett, Thomas E., Letters from, 194, 212. Brand, W. H., Letter from, 211. Brand, -, 67. Brazil, 88, 89. Brea, Ameal, Letter from, 181. Breathitt, C., Co., 20. Breathitt, John, 26; Letter from, 15. Breckinridge, James D., Letter from, 43. Breckinridge, John, Letter from, 57. Breckinridge, John Cabell, 239, 254, 265; interview with Lincoln, 243; Letter to, 248. Breckinridge, J. Cabell, Letter from, 20. Breckinridge, Robert, Letter from, 42. Breckinridge, Robert Jefferson, 60, C2, 67; Letters from, 170, 173, 174; Letters to, 65, 173. Breckinridge, Robert J., 170. Breckinridge, -, threatened duel, 28. Breckinridge; see also: Brackenridge. Breckinridge and Lane ticket, 240. Bresler, C. H., Letter from, 233. Brevets, recommended for officers, 252. Brewer, Thomas A., Letter from, 251. Brewster, Osmyn, Letter from, 163. Bridge, Horatio, Letter from, 225. Bright, Jeese D., Letter from, 165; Letter to, 236. Bristow, -, 43. Broadhead, John, Letter from, 250. Broderick, David Colbreth, 228. Brodhead, Lucas, 268. Brooke, H. Jones, Letter from, 146. Brooke, H. P., Letter from, 137. Brookings, W. W., Letter from, 232. Brooks, Edward, Letter from, 258. Brooks, Erastus, Letters from, 220, 258, 281. Brooks, Preston Smith, 196. Brown, Bedford, Letter from, 140. Brown, David Paul, Letter from, 273, Brown, George P., 12. Brown, John, 91. Brown, John Porter, 238. Brown, John T., Letter from, 277. Brown, Mason, Letters from, 54, 213. 295 Brown, Orlando, 44, 66, 67, 73, 97, 153, 157, 160, 183; application for governor- ship of Iowa, 66; candidate for reporter of Kentucky court of appeals, 42; as Commissioner of Indian Affairs, 154, 164, 16.5, 166; Crittenden's confidence in, 152; on Indian service, 156; on slavery, 159; interview with Taylor, 153, 15,5; reception by Taylor and his Cabinet, 153; Vienna mission, 163; Letters from, 47, 53, 60, 66, 115, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 159, 160, 163, 164, 165, 166, 175, 178, 182, 220, 263, 268; Letters to, 46, 54, 154, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 176, 271. Brown, Thomas D., Letter from, 158. Brown, William J., 124. Brown, Will L., 21; Letter from, 22. Brown, Windsor, 31. Brown, -, 142. Brown's Tavern, Crittenden at, 57. Bruce, William W., Letter from, 274. Bruce, -, 42. Bryan, George S., Letter from, 251. Bryan, Thomas L., 19. Bryant, J. W.. 276; Letter from, 274. Buchanan, James, 35, 67, 108, 197, 198, 204, 211, 219, 227, 238, 244; adminis- tration, 211; attitude on Kansas con- stitution, 205, 209, 219; cabinet, 260; northern feeling against, 247; split with Douglas, 202; unpopular, 207; Letter from, 183; telegram to, 238. Buchanan, James M., Letters from, 135, 148, 152, 159. Buck, John L., Co., 21, 23. Buckingham, L. Amiss, Letter from, 197. Buckner, Richard A., 41; Letters from, 40, 273; Letters to, 41, 284. Buckner, Simon Bolivar, 287; Letters from, 204, 205. Buckner, WV. P., Letters from, 253, 254. Buell, Don Carlos, 275, 279; Letter from, 283. Buena Vista, battle celebration, 111. Buffalo (New York), 198. Buffalo Young Men's Association, 108. Buford, John, 21, 23, 25; Letter from, 46. Buford, W. S., Letter from, 277. Bull, Ole, 164. Bullitt, Alexander C., 166; Letters from, 60, 132. Bulloch, J. M., Letter from, 71. 296 INDEX Bullock, James M.. Letter from, 52. Biilwet-('layton Treaty, 183. Bunker lill celebration. 84. Bunn, Nathan, Letter from, 43. Burke, G., Letter from, 199. Burnet, T. B., 29. Burnlev, Albert T., 57, 58, 61, 117, 140, 205, 212, 219; on Clay, 109, 117, 121; worthy of t layton's friendship, 153, ('rittenden's advice to, 166, 167; Crit- tenden requests continued correspond- ence of, 167; on trittenden as presi- dential nominee, 95, 193; European trip, 58, 61; on Kentucky politics, 192, 193, 194; Ohio trip, 124; the "Repub- lic " established by, 155, 165, 166; on State debts, 61; on Taylor's cabinet, 140, 155, 166; on Taylor's reception at New Orleans, 109; interview with Taylor and his cabinet, 165; on Texas annexation, 95; on Texas loan, 61; Letters from, 36, 39, 61, 95, 109, 117, 118, 121, 122, 124, 126, 139, 147, 155, 163, 165, 166, 167, 190, 192, 193, 194, 212; Letters to, 58, 60, 96, 117, 125, 162, 166, 167, 182, 193, 194. Burnley, William R., 30. Burns, J. W., Letter from, 220. Burnside, Ambrose Everett, 282. Burrill, James, jr., Letter from, 23. Burwell, William P., Letter from, 234,258. Business depression, 77. Bustard, -, 287, 288. Butler, Anthony, 14, 15; commander at Detroit, 15; election to Mississippi Leg- islature, 33; Letters from, 13, 15, 33, 56, 100. Butler, Benjamin Franklin, 49. Butler, Mann, Letter from, 146. Butler, Pierce Mason, presents Critten- den with imported mare, 64; Letters from, 64, 70. Butler, Richard, Letter from, 119. Butler, William IH. G., 187. Butler, William Orlando, 101. Butterfield, Justin, 179; Letter from, 179; Letter to, 179. Button, Charles, Letter from, 220. Byrne, Augustine, Co., 20. C. Cabell, Edward A., 88. Cabell, Edward (arrington, Letters from, . 267. Cabell, Henry C., Letter from, 261. Cabinet, administration, 154; Kitchen, 41; presidential, 14, 26, 30, 37, 40, 44, 63, 65, 67, 68, 70, 72, 73, 74, 75, 78, 79, 80, 83, 84, 85, 105, 118, 125, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 168, 169, 242, 243, 260. Cain, John, 12. Calby, S. B., Letter from, 244. Caldwell, 15. Calhoun, John, 82; Letter from, 134. Calhoun, John Caldwell, 32, 34, 54, 87, 89, 92, 95-6, 120, 122; abstractions, 5.5; address, 143; agreement with Polk, 97; death, 163; pseudo-disclosure to the Richmond Whig, 56; solicitous of breaking the Union, 159. Calhoon, -, 43. California, 104, 135, 164, 165, 166, 180, 189, 225, 228; acquisition, 104, 113; admis- sion, 150; appraiser general, 201; courts, 190, 203; district attorney, 168; gov- ernors, 106; judgeship, 166, 167, 179; land, 128, 187, 190, 195, 201, 223, 224, 225, 227, 229; mines, 223; mob vio- lence, 198; Secretary of State, seal, 222; vigilance committee, 198. California, Lower, 169. Call, G. W., Letter from, 33. Call, Richard Keith, Letter from, 30. Call, Wilkinson, Letter to, 286. Call, W., Letter from, 263. Callaghan, Charles, Letter from, 280. Calocagathian Society, 109. Camden, Peter G., Letters from, 97, 98. Camp, Army, 269. Camp Floyd (Utah), 260. Campbell, Charles, 36. Campbell, David, 25. Campbell, John, Letter from, 59. Campbell, John Archibald, Letter from, 243. Campbell, John B., 162, 163, 164, 176. Campbell, J. R., 24. Campbell, L. A., Letter from, 268. Campbell, M. M., 47. Campbell, Robert, 201, 224, 229; Letter from, 253. Campbell, R., Letter from, 249. Campbell, Robert R., Letter from, 70. Campbell, Thomas J., Letter from, 83 I1TDEX Campbell, William, 83. Canada, 20, 56, 69; will be annexed to tUnited States, 135; population in- crease, 99. Canning, Joseph C., Letter from, 262. Cannon, ('hastian C., 155. (ape Vincent (New York), 88. (apitol of the United States, 212, 216. tapitulation (,f Monterey, 102. Carey, Isaac, Letter from, 250. Carlisle, James, 14. Carlisle, Thomas, 14. Carneal, Louis, 187. Carneal, Thomas Davis, 224; Letters from, 69, 187, 195, 203, 205, 219, 233. Carnes, Patrick, 9, 12. Caroline, 55, 69; see also: Alexander Nic Leod. Carpenter, Sam, I.etter from, 211. Carpentry work, 27. Carpet, rag, 288. Carroll, Nicholas, Letter from, 114. Carroll, William Thomas, Letter from, 196. Carter, Angelina, Letters from, 273, 284. Carter, George Etienne, 282. Carter, Jo.eph, Letter from, 108. Carter. Oliver G., Letter from, 278. Carter, T. Q., 273; Letter from, 284. Cartoon on Democratic "bell ringers," 93. Cass, Lewis, 53, 121, 123, 125, 126, 135, 141, 183, 247. Cass, Lewis, jr., 110, 145. Castleman, Jacob, Letter to, 19. Cates, Owetn G., Letters from, 223, 282. Catron, John, 81; Letter from, 166. Causten, James H., Letter from, 217. Census, 158, 159, 234, 251. Central American Transit Company, 285. Central College, 262. Centre College, 58. Certificates, bank, 25. Chadwick, James, 10. Chamberlain atid I)emologian Society, letter from, 58. Chamberlain Philosophical and Literary Stciety, Letter from, 39. Chamberlin, M. H., Letter from, 219. Chambers, John, Letters from, 35, 37, 38, 67, 70, 74. Chambers, Richard, Letter from, 211. Champagne, 52. Chana,- , 188. 297 Chancellor, 1,luisville Court, 9:3. Chandler, Sarah MI., Letter from, 230. Chapin, . D.. letter from, 288. Chaplaincy, 275. Chapman, John S., 19; Letter from, 19. Character, Archer on, 139. Charleston (South Carolina), 67, 70, 238, 245. Chase, Salmon Portland, Letter fr',nx 213; letter to, 223. Cheatham, William S., .etter frt,m 264. Cheney, T. Apolian, lIetter from. 200. Cherokee Indians, 109, 113, 174. Chester, Thomas R., .etter fron, 17t. Chinn, R. II., 1.etter from, 64. (hittenden, Thomas C., Letters from, 87, 88. (hoate, Rufus, 137. Choctaw Indians, 86. Cholera, 43, 140, 153, 167, 168. Choteau Springs (Missouri), 100, 102, 103, 119. Christian, William, 9. Christian County (Kentucky), 14, 38. Chrstian life, Crittenden on the, '81. Christie, John D., Letter from, 288. Christy, William, Letter from, lIt. Christy, William T., Letter fron. 2t1. Church, Alonzo H., Letter from, 218. Churchill, Samuel, Letter from, 2-10. Cilley, Jonathan, 55. Cincinnati tOhio), 30, 124, 1:33, 143, 2:33; Letter from citizens, 45. Cincinnati Gazette, The, 187. Civ il authority, resisted by military, 279, 281. Ci-il War. 245, 250, 253, 259, 260. 261, 265, 270, 278, 279, 280, 283, 284, 287, 288. Clark, George, 29; Letter from, 34. Clark, G. XV., 17. Clark, Hiram C., Letter from, 213. Clark, James, 48, 53; Letter from, 56; Letter to, 51. Clark, Thomas, Letter from, 98. Clarke, Charles Berkley, Letter from, 69. Clarke, Charles J., Letter from, 2, 2. Clarke, S. G. I.etter from, 283. Clarkson, C. F., Letter from, 140. Clay, Brutus J., Letter front, 40. Clay. Cassius Marcellus, 38, 109, 119, 180. Clay, Green, 34. Clay, Henry, 33, 34, 56, 59, 69, 71, 74, 76, 87, 109, 113, 115, 119. 160, 197, 260; and Adams, 31, 35, 41, 90; advice to, 30, 32, 298 INDEX Clay, Henry-Continued. 37, 42, 79; almanac, 80; Anti-Masonic party's effect on, 40; articles for publi- cation, 94, 117; barbecue in honor of, 77; bargain and corruption, 35, 36, 90; bills before ('ongress, 42-3, 48, 165; Burnley on, 117. 121;on businessdepression, 77; as a cabinet possibility, 63, 64; charges against, 30, 35, 36; on Clinton, 30; coali- tion against, 64; compromise resolu- tions, 160, 166; confidence in, 31, 43, 55, 61, 111, 126, 205; correspondence desired, 286; course to be taken by, 94, 116, 119, 120, 121; and Crittenden, 32, 35, 36, 39, 40, 69, 75, 76, 79, 91, 92, 95, 107. 108,114, 117, 118, 119, 121, 123,139, 161, 168, 172, 182, 229; Crittenden's counsel desired by, 40; decline, 104; duels, 32, 69; on duty tohis country, 95; envy shown by, 164; error eoncerning, 36; feeling toward, 60, 113, 119, 121; on Fr6mont, 106: friends, 70, 71, 112, 115; Guthrie's interview with, 72; Harrison commends, 93; humorous story about, 79; indifference, 161; influence, 70,165; intentions, 113, 134; interests con- cerned, 33; invitations to, 19, 38, 57, 59, 62, 143; attitude toward Jackson, 35, 36; Kentucky's attitude toward, 38, 42, 54, 114; labors buried with him, 184; on Letcher, 96; Letcher's confidence in, 78; on Liberia, 176,275; on Native American party, 95; on naturalization laws, 95; on the Navy, 77; Ohio trip, 30; opposition to, 86, 106, 110, 119; pamphlet, 36; on party spirit in Congress, 44; people's gratitude due, 123; photograph, 97; plot todefeat, 70; political position, 60,74, 83, 106. 108, 121; political reverses, 37; po- litical strength, 27, 104, 109; popularity, 54, 86; Porter's legacy to, 89; presiden- tial candidacy, 27, 29, 39, 44, 53, 54, 55, 56, 70, 74, 73, 77, 79, 86, 88, 89, 91, 94, 95, 97, 104, 106, 108, 109, 110, 112, 113, 114, 116, 117, 118, 120; on public opin- ion, 92; response to Kentucky electors, 95; retirement, 78; Russell's attitude toward, 140; sarcophagus, 275; Scott visited by, 1033; attitude toward seces- sion, 163; securities affected by elec- tion of, 94; and the Senate, 40, 42, 47, 74, 75, 76, 95, 116, 132, 134, 135, 136, 139, 141, 142, 144, 165; silence, 112; South can not be pacified by, 42; Clay, Henry-Continued. speeches, 24, 44, 109; statue, 148; suc- cess, 88; on the tariff, 77, 79, 90; and Taylor, 105, 107, 108, 109, 110, 112, 116, 117, 120, 121, 123, 135, 138, 140, 144, 153, 165; on Texas annexation, 22, 86, 89, 90, 91, 92, 95, 96; ticket, 84, 85; on Tyler, 77, 79; Underwood approves, 181; valedictory, 77; and Van Buren, 56, 77, 92; and Webster, 48, 72, 85; on Whigs, 82, 95; on White, 107, 108; Wickliffe's differences with, 71; Letters from, 13, 19, 22, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 37, 40, 41, 42, 44, 64, 77, 78, 79, 80, 82, 84, 86, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 95, 96, 97, 105, 106, 107, 108, 117, 176; Letters to, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 41, 42, 55, 72, 78, 79, 80, 83, 85, 95, 117. Clay, Henry, jr.,105. Clay, James Brown, 152, 153. Clay, Thomas Hart, 236, 263), 273, 274; Letters from, 221, 223, 252, 272, 275, 285; Letter to, 274. Clay, fire, tariff on, 261. Clay club, Pioneer, Letters from, 112,261, 203. "Clay Whig, An Old Henry," Letter from, 254. Clay Wshig Party, 64, 111. Clayton, John Middleton, 153, 157, 166, 167, 184; Brown's interview with, 153; Burnley on, 155; on Clay, 86; criti- cised, 140, 151, 152, 157, 158; Critten- den's advice to, 148, 151, 152, 153, 157; Crittenden's confidence in, 123, 124; Crittenden's gratitude to, 149; death, 200; duties arduous, 148, 149; on for- eign affairs, 150, 158, on Leteher's mis- sion to Mexico, 156; respected, 145; and Rives, 155, 157; on slavery, 135, 136,145; spiritsdepressed, 149; onTay- lor, 111, 119, 148, 149, 150; and Taylor's cabinet, 128, 132,135,136,137,140,141, 147, 154, 158, 159, 161; proposed for vice president, 84; Letters from, 62, 86, 110, 111, 119, 124, 126, 135, 142, 148, 149, 150, 151, 156, 168, 169, 172, 176, 177, 183; Letters to, 85, 93, 119,123,124, 128, 136, 138, 144, 145, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 160, 161, 162, 164, 167, 172, 176, 177. Clayton, Philip, Letter from, 173. Clayton-Bulwer Treaty, 183. INDEX Clear Creek Academy Polemic Society, 55. Clemens, Jeremiah, Letters from, 242,246. Clements, R. A., Letter from, 142. Cleveland, Grover, 286. Clinch, Duncan L., Letter from, 145. Clinton, De Witt, 30. Clisbee, Charles, Letter from, 209. Clymer, -, 9.5. Coal, price, 125. Coates, Benjamin, Letter from, 275. Cobb, Howell, 159. Coburn, James W., 132-3; Letter from, Il1. Coffee, substitute, 274. Cogswell, J., Letters from, 217, 219. Coleman, Ann Mary Butler Crittenden (Mrs. Chapman), 54, 174, 288; Letter from, 182; Letters to, 61, 182, 286. Coleman, Chapman, 149, 168; Letter from, 45; Letters to, 73, 92. Coleman, Crittenden, 182, 263. Coleman, J. C., 67, 70. Collamer, Jacob, Letter from, 154. Collector of customs; see: Customs col- lector. Collier, John Allen, Letter from, 129. Collins, James, Letter from, 233. Collins, Lewis, Letter from, 40. Collins, Richard H . Letter from, 219. Colombia (South America), 28. Colonization, 224, 275, 282. Colston, Rawleigh, 14, 19, 20. Columbus (Ohio), 24. Comanche Indians, 252. Combs, Leslie, 76, 123, 151, 285; Letters from, 73, 115, 121, 151, 205, 214, 235, 256, 278; Letter to, 271. Comegys, Joseph Parsons, Letters from, 200, 214, 236, 237. Commissioners. Choctaw Indian, 86; of deeds, 146; on French spoliation claims, 172, 176; of Indian Affairs, 49, 50, 70, 154,166; Kentuckyboundary,21,22; to amend Kentucky laws, 161, 162; Land Office, 179; State, 283. Commonwealth, The, 87. " Compos mentis," Letter from, 110. Compromise measures, 22, 24, 100, 166, 184, 185, 190, 192, 197, 205, 211, 212, 230 231, 240, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250, 2.52, 253, 254, 255, 256, 257, 258, 259, 260, 261, 262, 263, 268, 287, see also: Crittenden compromise resolu- tions. 299 "Concession, Equality Union," Letter from, 258. Condict, Lewis, Letters from. 118. 200. Cone, -, 122. Confederate States of America, acknowl- edgment of, 267, 284; alliance with France, 282; Army, 280, 283; confisca- tion of property by, 267; constitution. 253; fleet, 274; prisoners, 277, 278; see also States Southern. Confiscation, by Confederate States of America, 267. Congress, 11, 17, 23, 28, 32, 40, 44, 53, 58, 65, 74, 79, 93, 101, 110, 112, 13.5, 143, 178, 192, 196, 198, 199, 200, 207, 211, 216, 218, 235, 246, 252, 257, 258, 259, 260, 266, 267, 280, 281; Abolitionists in, 278; American party in, 193; bills be- fore, 68, 71, 80, 96, 160, 166, 172, 184, 262, 272, 273; claims before, 49, 50, 194; Conservative party in, 278; Crittenden's attitude towards, 77, 262, 280, 284; and Crittenden's compromise, 248, 249, 252; Democrats in, 232; elections for, 84, 125, 143, 150, 151, 153, 156, 218, 266, 283; extra semions of, 51, 70, 80, 131, 267; forecast of Thirty-eighth, 288; unnec- eseary legislation blocked, 288; Lin- coln's speech in, 111; Loco-focos in, 82; memorials to, 21, 47, 138, 205, 257; pe- titions to, 98, 248, 249, 271; Republi- cans in, 14, 232, 259; resolutions, 49, 186, 192, 193, 242, 284, 288; and slavery, 162, 248, 263; Southern Pacific desires favor of, 202; attitude towards Taylor, 99, 156, 161, 164; Whigs in, 51, 73, 74, 187; House of Representatives, 13, 166, 239, 279; clerk, 110; comments on members, 18; Crittenden's resolu- tions before, 2268; disorganization of. 159, 231, 232; elections to, 23, 171, 174; Northern members ambitious and not for country, 257; party spirit in, 44; seat contest, 85; Senate does not concur with, 44; Speaker con- test, 44, 159; talent in, 44; tariff bill in, 90; Senate, 13, 14, 16, 45, 57, 78, 86, 88, 89, 99, 113, 115, 132, 135, 140, 146, 172, 175, 176, 194, 195, 197, 235, 239, 262; bills before, 49, 77, 165, 166, 198, 202, 232, 245, 288; chaplain, 201; Clay and, 36, 42, 75, 76, 95, 116, 132, 134, 136, 139, 141, 142, 144, 165, 166; com- 300 INDEX Congress-Continued. Senate-Continued. mittees, 34, 91, 196; confirmations, 37, 38, 76, 87, 88, 110, 167, 186; tCrittenden and, 16, 23, 37, 39, 40, 45, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 75, 76, 77, 80, 81, 82. 115, 116. 118, 129, 131, 133, 139, 174. 175, 176, 178, 197, 199; Critten- den's speeches in, 52, 55, 98, 263; elec- tionns to, 62, 66, 67, 68, 76, 81, 82, 108, 137, 140, 141, 176, 183, 184, 202; gal- lery disturbance, 68; House of Rep- resentatives does not concur with, 44; Texas annexation before, 89, 91; trea- ties before, 53; Tyler's course in, 34. Congress of Nations to form code of inter- national law, 98. Congressional Globe, The, 274. Conkling, Amelian, Letter from, 198. Cotnecticut, 91. Connell, William P., 58; Letter from, 59. Connolly, John, Sr., 13, 22, 24, 25, 26. Connolly, John, jr., 20, 21, 22-3, 24, 25, 26. Conrad, Charles Magill, Letters from, 236, 238. Conrad, Ham-, Letter from, 250. Conservative party, 231, 248, 278, 279, 282. Conspiracy, 253. Constable, Charles H., 15. Constitution, Confederate States of America, 253. Constitution. United States, 100, 112, 197, 255; amendments to. 28,61,242,243, 245, 246, 250, 251, 252, 261, 263, 267; criti- cised, 289; Lincoln's attitude toward, 272. 282; protection of, 216, 246, 249, 251, 265, 278, 279, 282. Constitution, captures Jam, 14. Constitutional Union party; see: Union party. Constitutionality, of emancipation procla- mation, 282; of personal liberty bill, 255. Consuls, United States, 48, 71, 126, 133, 139. 144, 149, 150, 151, 152, 155, 156, 169, 186, 273. Coetrabands, in Florida, 276. Conventions, 44, 45, 46, 47-8, 54, 55, 59, 70, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 91, 92, 110, 112, 114, 115, 116, 117, 121, 123, 140, 141, 143, 162, 180, 190, 193, 194, 195, 198, 225, 234, 235, 237, 238, 251, 252, 283; see also under specific nanm. Cook, John, 190. Cook, I., Letter from, 223. Cooke, Philip St. George, Letter from, 260. Cooper, Henry C., Letter from, 278. Cooper, James, Letter from, 139. Cooper, John, 69. Cooper, Samuel, Letters from, 225, 226; Letter to, 227. Cooper, , 21, 23. Corcoran and Riggs, Letter from, 110. Corn, parched, in Army ration, 274. Cornelius, S., Letter from, 36. Corwin, Thomas, 105, 119, 121, 129, 171, 227; Letters from, 63, 87, 95, 130, 166, 179, 185. Corwine, Richard M., Letters from, 187, 208. Cosmopolitan Art Association, Letter from, 228. Cotton, non-intercourse act on, 12. Courts disputes. old and new; sme: Ken- tl(ky , o iirts disputtes. Courts-martial, 15, 18, 139, 146, 283. Court, Supreme; see: United States Su- preme Court. Covington (Kentucky), 221. Cowper, Leopold ('. P., Letter from, 224. Cox, Elizabeth, 57-8. Cox, Samuel H., Letter from. 139. Cox, Samuel Sullivan, Letter from, 280. Cox, , 25. Coxe, -, 171. Crabb, -, massacre, 205. Craig, E. W., Letter from, 25. Craig, Lewis, jr., 32. Craighill, William N., Letter from, 90. Craik, James, Letter from, 234. Cravens, Robert, 33. Crawford, C. P., Letter from, 208. Crawford, George Washington, 139, 163, 164; Letters to, 157, 163. Crawford, William Harris, 29, 70. Creath, -, 96, 98. (Credit, public, 82. Criminal cases, President's power of or- dering nolle prosequi in, 72. Criminal Code, District of Columbia, 149. Crittenden, Alexander P., 223; Letters from, 187, 198, 201, 202, 222, 227, 228, 229. Crittenden, Eliza; see: Lee, Eliza. Crittenden, Elizabeth Moss Ashley, 200, 235, 238; Letters to, 184, 187, 200, 207, 215, 221, 225, 241, 258, 268, 269, 270, 277, 285; see also: Ashley, Elizabeth Moss. INfDEX Crittenden, Eugene Wilkinson, 181, 189, 190, 203, 227, 281; Letters from, 226, 227; Letters to, 225, 226. Crittenden, George Bibb, 29, 83, 110, 117, 138, 139, 145, 146, 147, 164, 186; cap- ture and release in Mexico, 82, 83; re- instatement to Army, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 146, 148; Letter from, 252. Crittenden, Henry, 33. Crittenden, James L., Letter from, 266. Crittenden, John ((Crittenden's father), 57, 197. Crittenden, John Jordan, 13, 16, 19, 31, 33, 51, 53, 56, 57, 72, 74, 90, 97, 103, 110. 111, 113, 126, 150. 1.51, 1.54, 162, 163, 173, 174, 178, 184, 188, 190, 210, 211, 219. 236, 251, 284, 2865; account.against, 17. 20, 24, 26, 27, 34, 105, 195, 242; Adams's injustice to and apology, 182; admira- tion for, 150, 200. 205, 221, 239; on ad- mission of states, 161; advice to his son, 49, 56, 281; aid requested of, 35, 42,169, 179, 192, 198, 227, 232, 264, 271, 283, 285; ambitions, 42; appeal to Kentucky to drive out invaders, 287; applications besiege, 148; Archer's friendship for. 38; on the Army, 111; attorney in suits, 22, 25, 33, 34, 36, 40, 41, 62, 74, 98, 100, 177, 185, 186, 187, 188, 189, 193, 229; bank stock transferred to, 23, 25; on bank- ruptcy laws, 52; bantered, 35; Bell and Everett ticket supported by, 240; and Berrien, 145; Bibb's rupture with, 33; biography, 56, 204, 220, 236, 279, 286, 288; Bodley assures of secrecy, 284; bonds, 26, 28; Bott's friendship for, 61; as boundary commissioner, 22; boy- hood, 41, 42; Breckinridge accused by, 239; Breckinridge's attorney, 62; at Brown's tavern, 57; Burnley's con- tinued correspondence desired by, 167; Cabell's intended visit to, 267; cabinet member, 63,64, 65,6 8, 70.72,73,75,105, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 154, 158, 159, 161, 168, 169, 176, 177; onCalhoun'sab- stractions, 55; Carter requests call from, 108; champagne for, 32; charges against, 35; on Christian religion, 281; civil war resolutions, 287; and Clay, 32, 35, 36, 39, 40, 69, 75, 76, 79, 91, 92, 95, 107, 108, 114, 117, 118, 119, 121, 123, 139, 161, 168, 172, 182, 229; and Clayton, 123, 124, 136, 148, 149, 150, 151, 153, 154, 301 Crittenden, John Jordan-Continued. 1.56, 183; coach upset. 57; college days, 42; compromise resolutions, 230, 231, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250, 252, 253, 254, 255, 2,56, 2.57, 258, 259, 260, 261, 262, 263, 268; confidence, 123. 1'4, 164, 237, 287; confidence in. 41. 124, 137, 145, 155, 231, 245, 265; course ap- proved, 55, 59, 268, 277, 280. 283, 284; course explained, 178; on Cuba acquisi- tion, 219,226; Dana's newspaper attack on, 42; daughterof, 24; Davis' friendship for, 57, 193, 194; deed, 2.;; and democratic party, 178, 232, 250; district attorney, 34; on Douglas, 222. 271; efforts to pre- serve the Union, 196, 216, 249, 251, 253, 254, 257, 260, 261. 265, 268, 287; on emancipation, 276, 287; enemies in Washington, 166; estate, 285; eulogiz- ing his dead adversaries, 87; on Euro- pean politics, 154; family, 47. 49; Fill- more desires opinion of, 181; Fillmore's message rewritten by. 183; on financial system, 52; and Fremont, 147, 189, 190, 194, 285; on French difficulty, 157; French president criticized by, 153; friends, 37, 113, 178, 193; on Gaines, 156; gift of law books refused by, 177; governor. 33, 40. 104, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 122, 123, 131; grandson, 225; Harrison's con- fidence in, 65; Harvard to confer LL. D. upon, 175; "the home," comments on, 81; on homestead bill, 236; honorary memberships bestowed upon. 45, 47, 58, 59, 61, 109, 141, 203, 204. 216, 217. 223, 228, 230, 235, 249, 289; Hughes' friend- ship for, 76; information desired by, 162; on international peace conference, 98; invitations to, 30, 38, 44, 45, 55. 56, 59, 60, 62, 63, 78, 84, 98, 143, 144, 158, 163, 165, 166, 198, 201, 205, 213, 217, 228, 229, 238, 239, 240, 241, 264, 282; invitations foraddress, 30, 38, 39. 41. 43, 45, 46, 47, 58, 108, 119, 187, 199, 218, 222, 223, 228, 240, 262, 263, 264, 26.5, 279, 280, 284; invitations to balls, 112, 203; invitations to barbecues. 77. 199, 229; invitations to dinners, 48, 57. 58, 62, 172, 201, 220, 229. 236. 252. 263, 281, 287, 288; invitation to a wedding, 234; on Stonewall Jackson as a Christian, 281; Johnson's friendship for, 34; judg- ment against, 28; on Kansas question, 201, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 302 INDEX Crittenden, John Jordan-Continued. 212, 213. 214. 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 221, 222; Kentucky's attitude toward, 63. 73, 129, 212,268, 270; Kentucky au- ditorship tendered by, 122; article to Kentucky bar. 188; Kentucky legisla- ture member, 30. 31, 33, 39, 40; on Ken- tucky's neutrality, 287; kindness, 173, 184, 273; land, 12, 46, 102, 151, 189, 194, 200; law books loaned to, 56; law briefs, 57, 60, 192; law fees, 98, 181, 227; law practice, 14; law suits against, 200, 286; as leader, 193, 243, 248, 267; and Lin- colIn, 222, 223, 274, 283, 287; loan by, 277; loans requested of, 31; McNeill's feeling for, 92; marriages, 33, 34, 183; Marshall's devotion to, 178; memoran- da, 16, 18, 20, 53, 65,186, 286, 287; mes- sages, 135, 139. 140, 141. 142, 250; mili- tary service. 14; militia fines, 18, 25, 31; on militia plan, 34; minister ap- pointment offered to, 148, 149, 150; on minister to Mexico appointment, 152. 156; Missouri excursion of. 84; Missouri needs, 241; money for, 40, 48, 61; and Morehead. 82. 271; on Nebraska bill. 184. 185; New York demonstrations in favor of, 223; offered foreign mission or consulate for son or son-in-law, 149; opinions as attorney general, 171, 172; opinion requested, 41, 103, 247, 249; opposed by Marshall family, 64; ora- torical powers, 18; patriotism, 147, 211, 214, 259; photograph, 97. 235; political success. 214; popularity, 112. 145, 209, 210, 213. 215, 221, 262; presi- dential possibility, 74, 75, 95, 97, 100. 102, 104, 105, 113, 117, 129, 134, 167, 180, 181, 184. 185, 189, 191, 193, 194, 195, 197, 215, 218, 222, 227, 229, 230, 233, 236, 237; promissory notes, 17, 104; Reagan's campaign circular approved by, 226; reception to, 200, 240, 241; recommends persons. 96, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 160. 161, 162, 163, 167; repre- sentative to Congress, 262, 266, 280, 284; representative to Knoxville conven- tion. 47; on Republican party in Con- gress, 232; reputation, 13, 93; resolu- tions on the civil war, 287; responsi- bility for speech, 239; on right of peo- ple to choose their own government, 153; on right of search, 221; Schley visited by, 81; Scott's friendship for, Crittenden, John Jordan-Continued. 269; Scott influenced by, 178; Senator, 16, 23, 37, 39, 40, 45, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 75, 76, 77, 80, 81, 82. 115. 116, 118, 129, 131, 133,139,174, 175, 176, 178, 197,199; servant John, 97; services to country, 146, 205, 266; Seward desires to confer with, 215; on slavery, 136,139,149,171, 185, 187; son of, 24; speeches, 47, 49, 52, 55, 58, 62, 63, 79, 92, 97, 98. 99. 118, 166, 181, 184, 194. 200. 205, 206, 207, 208, 209. 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217. 218, 219, 220. 221, 222, 226, 231, 236, 239, 241, 248. 258, 263, 274, 276, 281, 285; on spoils system, 58; state department account. 38; stock, 13, 29; subscription to newspapers. 21, 40; on subtreasury, 55; Supreme Court judgsbip, 37, 38, 74, 182; on tariff, 95, 100; and Taylor. 107, 117. 136, 149, 521, 154, 156, 164, 167; on Texas annexa- tion. 92, 96, 97; thanks to. 182, 248; 261, 280, 284; Toombs' speech should be answered by, 216; tour through Ken- tucky, 63, 269; on Tyler. 79, 85; and Underwood, 175,176; on the Union, 258; visit to Van Buren, 60; vice-president possibility, 105, 180; at Vicksburg and Natchez, 58; Ward's attorney. 185, 186, 187, 189; in Washington, D. C., 75, 154, 157, 165, 170; on Whig party, 117; Whigs should be united by, 95; and Wickliffe, 45, 67; Willis' statements contradicted by, 41; Winthrop's speeches sent to, 180; withholding in- formation, 114. Crittenden, Mrs. John Jordan, Letter to, 288. Crittenden, John Jordan, jr., 188. Crittenden, Maria K. Innes Todd, 165, 175; Letters to, 33, 57, 60, 6.3, 81, 82, 99, 100, 115; see also: Innes, Maria and Todd, Maria K. Crittenden,Robert F., 27, 28,30,172-3,173. Crittenden, Robert Henry, 54, 156, 165, 166, 167, 175, 288; Letter from, 286; Letters to, 81, 285. Crittenden, Thomas Leonidas, 54, 104, 105, 141, 143, 269, 272, 274, 275, 277, 281, 282; consul to Liverpool, 149, 150, 152, 153; Letters from, 279, 285; Letters to, 49, 56, 281, 285, 286. Crittenden, Thomas T., 13 288; 1AAtr from, 286. INDEX Crittenden, William Logan, 61, 84, 175, 224. Crittenden, Fort, 260. Crittenden Literary Society, 223. Crockett, J. B., Letters from, 146, 180. Crockett, -, 33. Croghan, George, 138; Letter from, 104. Cross, Alexander, Letter from, 168. Cross, Andrew B., Letter from, 213. Croswell, Edwin, Letter from, 245. Cuba, 82, 167, 170, 174, 175, 224; acquisi- tion of, 219, 224, 225, 226; life in, 273. Culberson, William B., 192, 193. Cumberland University, 204. Cunningham, Walter, Letters from, 111, 137. Cunningham, W. A., Letter from, 240. Curd, John, Letter from, 285. Curd, Spencer, 16. Curie, Dudley, Letter from, 277. Currency, 51, 52, 61, 82, 143, 2Th, see also: Money. Curtin, Andrew Gregg, Letter from, 142. Curtis, A. A., Letter from, 231. Curtis Edward, 71; Letter from, 71. Curtis, E. W., Letter from, 207. Curtis, George Ticknor, Letters from, 198, 206. Cushing, Caleb, 88; Letter from, 285. Custom House and Webster clique, 84. Customs, collector, 70, 71, 87, 88, 127, 128, 137, 144, 179, 204, 220; duty overcharge, 215; service warehouse, 168; statistics, 239. Cutting, S. S., Letter from, 254. Cutts, James Madison, Letter from, 154. Cuyler, -, 223. Cyclopedia, New American, 204. D. Dade, John B, 57; Letter from, 135. Daggett, David, Letter from, 46. Dakota, admission of, 232. Dale, Reuben, Letter from, 29. Dall, Austin, Letter from, 230. Dallas, Alexander J., Letter from, 16. Dallas, George Mifflin, 82. Dana, Charles, Letter from, 206. Dana, James, 42. Dance (Ball), 57, 112, 203. Daniel, Ansel, Letter from, 231. Daniels, F., Letter from, 280. Darby, John F., Letter from, 100. Darneille, Benianin J., Letter from, 252. 303 Darragh, Cornelius, 141; Letter to, 157. Dauphiney, Robert J., Letter from, 218. Daveiss, Joseph Hamilton, at the battle of Tippecanoe, 216. Davenport, C., Letter from, 218. Davey, Alexander W., 9. Davidge, Rezin, 12. Davidson, George, 109. Davidson, Mick, 68. Davidson, R., 46. Davidson County (Tennessee), 59. Davies, Charles Stewart, 541. Davis, Amos, speech, 44. Davis, Azarial, 12. Davis, Charles Augustus, on Abolitionists, 96; on currency, 143; on Lincoln's atti- tude toward the Constitution, 282; po- litical satire by, 91; on secession and slavery, 246; on tariff, 143; on Texas annexation, 90, 92; on Wall Street, 94; Letters from, 87, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 143, 181, 246, 247, 251, 256, 258, 261, 282. Davis, Garrett, 57, 194, 195; ambition for presidential nomination, 193; objects to federal camp in Kentucky, 269; Letters from, 193, 194, 243, 266, 269. Davis, George T. M., Letter from, 95. Davis, Jefferson, Hicks' faith in, 243; Let- ter from, 144; Letter to, 199. Davis, Jesse, 110. Davis, John, 86; Letter from, 142. Davis, John S., 138. Davis, Presley, Letter from, 110. Davis, Thomas T., Letter from, 265. Davis, W. B., on slavery, 207; Letter from, 207. Dawkins, -, 95. Dawson, Andrew H. H., Letter from, 210. Dayton, A. O., Letter to, 178. Dayton, William Lewis, Letter from, 135. Dayton (Ohio), 87. Dean, Henry Clay, Letter from, 209. Dean, John, on slavery, 260; Letter from, 260. Deane, J. P., Letter from, 216. Dearborn, C. B., 223. Debt, imprisonment for, 31, 70; United States, 239. Declaration of independence, Virginia's, 55. Defrees, John Dougherty, Letters from, 180, 250. Delaplane, J. C., Letter from, 259. Delavan, Charles H., Letters from, 120, 122, 123, 125, 126. 304 INDEX Delaware, convention. 237; legislature, 140. 141, 144; politics, 62, 119, 172; Whigs, 63, 126. Delaware Antiquarians, Letter from, 230. Delaware City. Whig meeting at, 62. Deminocratic Constitutional Union party platform. 278. Democrati, party. 11. 81. 114. 216, 271; Btuchanan's dogmia of popular sover- eignty efremt upon. 204; in Congress, 232; defeat, 94. 226; (isturrance in, 132; overthrow. 232; principles. 33; scheme to oppose. 217: strife in. 108; and Union party. 2:36. Democrats. 135; attitude toward Union party. 2:,3; cartoon on -bell ringers." 93; should introduce compromise (1846) bill. 100; favor Crittenden compromise. 2500; Crittenden opposed by. 178; Douglas' affiliation with, 224; Northern opposed to Southern interests. 59; oppo- sition to Federal Constitution, 197; re- moval of, 148; Southern, 212. Demons. T. G.. 288. Denison, Sam, Letter from, 218. Denmark, treaty with, 32. Deportation of slaves, 253. Deposit act, repeal of. 56. Depredations. effect of, 278. Derby, ('. L., 228. Dering, N-ichol H., Letter from, 212. Designs. for bank notes, 24. Detroit. defense of, 15; fighting around. 15: fort at, 15; movements of British and Indians at, 15; victory at, 15. Detroit Territory, commander in chief of, 15. Dewees. Jacob, Letter from, 231, 234, 283. Dhoine. Osage W\ayne, 127. Dickerson, Mahlon, 44. Dickey, John O., 87. Dickey, Theophilus Lyle, Letter from, 222. Diekins, Asbury, Letter from, 58. Dickinson, Philernon, Letter from, 253. Dictator, proposition to declare a, 242. Dillen, Adam, 127. Dils, John, jr., desires to raise troops, 280; Letter from, 280. Diplomatic agents, removal of, 152. Diplomatic service, 48,133, 138, 146. 149, 151,152,154, 162; pomibilityofnegro in, 275; see also Minister, United States. Dispatches, false, 172. District attorney; see: United States. Dis- trict Attorney, and under the varioai states. District of Columbia, criminal code, 149; slavery in, 47, 132; see also: Washing- ton. D. C. Divorce bill in Kentucky senate, 46. Dixon, Archibald, 112, 115, 211; Critten- den's letter to, 190, 193; on secession, 243; Letters from, 184, 243; Letter to, 185. Documents printed, distributiont of, 122. Dodson, C. L., Letter from, 288. Dogs, shepherd, breed of, 14. Donehoo, John R., Letter from, 208. Donelson, Andrew J., 135, 199. Donelson, Rachel; see: Jackson, Mrs. An- drew. Doniphan. George, Letter from, 268. Dorman, C. P., Letters from, 53, 124, 143. Dorr, Sullivan, 29. Dorr, , 52. Dorr's rebellion, 78. Dougherty, Daniel, 31. Douglas, Stephen Arnold, 222; affiliation with Democrats, 224; Crittenden on, 271; and Lincoln campaign, 221, 223; message to Georgia Convention, 250; political stand, 261; political strength of, 220; public opinion favors, 250; re- election predicted, 218; split with Buchanan. 202, 203; Letter to, 259. Douglass, James C., 177. Dowling, Thomas, Letter from, 281. Downs, -, 87. Drake, Charles D., Letters from, 90, 148. Drake, John J., Letter from. 187. Draper, Lyman Copeland, Letter from, 286. Draper, Simeon, Letters from, 132, 137, 220. Drayton, William, 43. Dubuque (Iowa) Citizens, Letter from, 258. Dudley, A. W., 26. Dudley, J. and P., Letter to, 23. Dudley, Peter, Letter from, 49. Dudley, Thomas P., Letters from, 256, 282. Dudley, William A., Letter from, 278. Dufner, Jacob, 23. Duke, the Old; wee: Wickliffe, Robert,sr. Duke, the Young; saee: Wickliffe, Robert, Yre INDEX Dumas, Edmund, Letter from, 256. Duncan, Garnett, Letters from, 54, 138, 141, 142,143. Duncan, H. T., Letter from, 197. Dunham, J., 46. Dunlap, Nancy, 21. Dunlap, Richard G., 60. Dunmore, Lord, 23. Dunning, J. F., 223. Dunscomb, William E, 102; Letters from, 103,105,116,151,195,239. Dupey, Joseph, 12. Du Pont, Charles I., 176. Du Pont, family, 176. Durfee, Elenathan, 43. Duval, William P., dn free Negroes, 130; on slavery, 130; Letter from, 130. E. Eagle, The Maysville, 40. Eaker, John, Letter from, 256. Eakin, James, Letter from, 50. East Baltimore Lyceum,Letter from, 203. Eaton, Mrs. John Henry (Peggy O'Neale), 44. Echols, Marcus W., Letter from, 210. Eddy, Robert Henry, Letter from, 258. Edmindson, -, 286. Edmunds, John, 13. Edwards, Amos, 12, 28. Edwards, Charles, Letter from, 230. Edwards, Fred C., Letter from, 159. Edwards, Jonathan, Letter from, 206. Edwards, J., 25. Edwards, J. L., 47. Edwards, Monroe, Letter from, 74. Edwards, Ninian, Letter from, 41. Edwards, Ogden, Letter from, 70. Edwards, Presley, 20; Letter from, 27. Edwards, Tom O., 258. Eggleston, H. B., Letter from, 96. Eggnogs, 61. Eighth ward (New York) Pioneer Clay Club, 203. Elder, John, 190. Elder, William, on slavery, 231; Letter from, 231. Eldridge, James, Letter from, 224. Election, 11, 37, 42, 43, 45, 52, 107 155, 156, 281; bill, 67, 68; frauds, 212; presidential, see: President, election; in the West, 80; see also under the various states. 305 Eliot, W. G., Letter from, 217. Elk Horn (Kentucky), 10. Elkton (Kentucky), Letter from citizens, 44; convention, 44, 45, 84. Elliott, Henry H., Letter from, 260. Elliott, James H., 25. Ely, Adriel, Letter from. 208. Ely, Alfred, Letter from, 214. Ely, Alfred B., Letters from, 253, 257. Emancipation, 152, 260, 276, 278; Blair on, 280; Crittenden on, 276, 287; disap- proved, 277, 280, 282, 287; in Ken- tucky, 280; schemes, 244, 253, 287; unconstitutonal, 270, 278, 282; see also: Abolition and Slaves. Embargo act, 15, 45. Emerson, Gouveneur, Letter from. 207. Emigrants to America, 65, 151. Emlen, Samuel, Letter from, 257. Emmons, William, Letter from, 229. Emory, William Hensley, 218, 220. England; see: Great Britain. Enlistments in Army, length of, 99. Epelstyn, Charles, Letter from, 63. Epidemic, in Kentucky, 15. Ericsson, John, 203. Erie (Pennsylvania), 156. Erodelphian Literary Society, Letter from, 109. Erroh, Joseph J., 136. Erwin, James, Letter from, 118. Espineuil, Lionel J. d'. Letter from, 282. Eurodelphian Society, Letter from, 45. Europe, 36. 58, 61, 148. 151. 210. 226, 269, 271; allied powers. 28; Mason County bond holders in. 228: politics in. 150, 154. Evans, George, cabinet possibility, 141, 143, 144. Evans, H. L., 205. Evans, Stockton H., Letter from. 209. Evans, W. F.. Letter from. 205. Evans, -, 98. Eve, Joseph, 20; as charg6 d'affaires to Texas, 66, 69, 70; on New Orleans, 72; on Texas life; 81; Letters from. 72, 80, 81. Everett, Edward, 240; nomination as vice president. 238; Letters from. 238, 239, 264. 265; Letter to. 238. Ewell, Jsse. 10. Ewers, Tallmadge, Letter from, 205. Ewing, Baker, 11. 52880-13-20 306 INDEX Ewing, Edwin. Letter from, 240. Ewing. John H., Letter from, 136. Ewing. Philemon B., Letter from, 59. Ewing. Presley, 58; Letter to, 185. Ewing, Robert, Letter from, 32. Ewing, R. A. Letter from, 113. Ewing, Thomas, 72, 129, 151, 160, 161; on fugitive slave law, 170; Letters from, 122, 123, 157, 170, 172; Letters to, 91, 158, 159. Ewing, Young, 18. Ewing, -, Crittenden's debate with, 200. Exchange Hotel, recommended by Scott, 85. Exchequer, fate of. 82. Expedition of Fr6mont, 106. F. Fall, P. S., Letter from, 194. Fanatics, 268. Fancher, Enoch L., Letter from, 285; Letter to, 286. Faneuil Hall, Crittenden invited to dine at, 220. Farewell Address, Washington's, 271. Farm products and tariff, 94. Farmers' Bank, 162. Farquharson, Robert J., 281. Farrar, F. R., Letter from, 247. Federal Constitution, Democratic opposi- tion to. 197. Federal party, opposed to raining army, 14. Fees of district attorneys, 71. Fellows, Julia B., Letter from, 264. Fenn, Jacob, Letter from, 215. Fenton, Charles W., Letters from, 145, 203. Ferguson, William D., Letter from, 234. Fever in Tennessee, 57; yellow, 218. Ficklin, Joseph, 12, 13. Fields, Benjamin, 17. Figuens. Thomas N., Letter from, 97. Fillmore, Mitlard, 177,198,199; an aboli- tionist, 130; administration, 169, 173, 180; cabinet, 168, 169; cabinet, Crit- tenden's appointment in, 168; cabinet, railroad pass for, 174; confidence in, 169; Crittenden to rewrite message, 183; de- sires Crittenden's opinion, 181; enthu- siasm for, 126; injustice done, 234; Ken- tucky visit, 185; Letcher's interview with, 175, 200; presidential candidate, Fillmore, Millard-Continued. 174, 180, 197, 199; for vice president, 197; Letters from, 174, 181, 183. Finances, effect of secession upon, 256; see also: Money. Finnell, John W., Letters from, 174, 273, 274, 275, 282, 283. Fish, Hamilton, Letter from. 133, 182; Letter to, 182. Fisher, Charles, 70. Fisher, George P., Letter from, 231. Fiske, A. S., Letter from, 256. Fleming, William, 27. Fletcher, Clement B., Letter from, 276. Fletcher, Thomas H., 34. Florida, 22, 274; acquisition of, 22; cases, 172; cession of, 24; conditions in, 276; governor of, 26, 142; removal of Indians from, 156; Jackson's military campaign in, 173; marshal of, 70; troops in 289. Flournoy, John J., Letters from, 230, 258. Flournoy, T., Letter from, 40. Floyd, John Buchanan, pledges violated by Anderson, 250; treachery of, 250-1; Letter to, 241. Foraging in Kentucky, 280. Forbes, Francis H., Letter from, 254. Ford, Seabury, 120, 123, 125. Forde, Standish, 12, 29. Foreigners, feeling against, 95; in New York, 126; vote of, 126; vote cause of secession troubles, 251. Fort Crittenden, 260. Fort at Detroit, 15. Fort Donelson, fall of, 272. Fort Lafayette, inhumanity of prison life at, 270. Fort Meigs, army life at, 14; siege of, 14. Fort Moultrie, Anderson's removal from, 247; piece of flagstaff from, 262. Fort Sumter, Anderson's removal to, 247; Anderson's removal from advised, 261; Anderson retaining command of, 262; reinforcement of, 251, 252. Fortifications at Charleston, 245. Forsyth, John, Letter from, 55. Foster, Ephraim H., Letters from, 30, 31, 84, 93, 122, 123, 138, 147, 162. Foster, John M., 23. Foster, Nathaniel G., Letter from, 138. Foster, -, 223. Forward, Walter, Letter from, 112. Forward, -, 133. Fourth of July; see: Independence day. INDEX Fowler, W. P., Letter from, 279. Fowikes, 11. M., Letter from, 253. Fox, Henry Stephen, 51, 72; Letters from, 69, 83. Fox, -, 22. France, 23; affairs with, 48, 47, 143; possible alliance with the Confederates, 247, 282; archives of Louisiana, 96, difficulty with, 157, 158; diplomatic relations with, 147,157,158; dispatches from, 13; dogs from, 14; should inter- pose for peace, 266; minister from, 157, 1.58, 177; minister to, 83, 143, 149, 155, 157, 158, 162, 163, 199; President of, criticised by Crittenden, 153; Revolu- tion, Taylor's election compared to, 130; spoliation claims, 172, 176, 209, 217; treaty with, 11; United States course toward, 13; war with, 11. Frankfort (Kentucky), 26, 32, 33, 127, 167, 168; bank, 22; convention, 193, 195; council request remains of Taylor, 167-8; Harrison's visit to, 63; politics in, 47; postmaster, 88; Van Buren's visit to, 77. Frankfort Yeoman, The, 239. Frankfort-on-the-Main, 149. Franklin, Sir John, search for, 152, 154. Franklin, J., Letter from, 261. Franklin Agricultural Society, 53. Franklin County (Kentucky), 19, 30; citizens, resolutions on slavery, 270; Letter from citizens, 48. Fredericksburg (Virginia) fire, 11; jour- ney to, 11. Freeman, C. B., Letter from, 234. Free-soil party, 121, 125, 130, 184. Free-soilers, 127, 142; and Whips 121, 124. Frmont, John Charles, 269, 286; Critten- den's confidence in, 147; Crittenden counsel for, 189; debt to Crittenden, 270, 285; expedition of, 106; governor of California, 106; lawsuit, 189, 194; presidential nominee, 198; Letter from, 270; Letters to, 270, 280. French, Henry, 17. French, Robert, 62. French, William, 12. "Friend, A," Letter from, 287. "Friend," Letter from, 260. "Friend to Northern, etc., A," Letter from, 287. Friends, Society of, 111; memorial to Con- greas against slavery extension, 205. 307 Fritsch, William, 12. Fruger, John, 130. Fry, John B., Letters from, 123, 269. Fugitive slaves; see: Slaves, fugitive. Fugitive slave law; see under Slaves. Fugitt, J. Preston, Letter from, 239. Fuller, Charles A., 199. Fuller, Robert A., Letter from, 267. Fuller, Thomas J. D., Letter from, 225. Fullerton, W. George, Letter froom, 243. Fulton, Andrew S., 116. Fulton, Robert, 29. Fur Co., the, political influence of, 168. Furlong, J. Kennedy, Letter from, 205. Furs, cost of, 48. G. Gage, David W., Letter from, 211. Gaillard, Theodore, 67. Gaines, A. W., 227. Gaines, Herbert P., 17. Gaines, John P., 156; Letters from, 141, 169. Gale, W. Selden, Letter from, 257. Gales, - , 287. Gales and Seaton, 70, 140; Letter from, 58. Gallatin, Albert, 99. Galphin claim, 163, 164, 165. Galveston (Texas), 72. Gamble, T. B., Letter from, 209. Gano, A. G., 45. Gardner, J. H., Letter from, 231. Garland and Jones, Letter from, 221. Garrard County (Kentucky), Army camp in, 269. Garrett, -, 36. Gaston, E. P., Letter from, 250. Gates, -, 288. Gayle, George, 27. Gaylord, Harvey R., Letter from, 210. Gazette, The, 64. Gentry, Meredith Poindexter, Letter from, 128. "Genuine Republican, A," Letter from, 244. George, John G., 24. George, John H., Letter from, 283. Georgetown (Kentucky), 272. Georgia, Letter from citizens, 199; Clay's tour through, 88; convention, Critten- den's message to, 250; convention, Douglas's meige to, 250; feeling on slavery in, 256; Indian lands in, 30; politics, 122, 124, 182. 308 INDEX Georgia Agriculture Society, 187. Gerard, James W., Letter from, 245. Germany, diplomatic mission to, 48. Gernon, -, 29. Ghent, Treaty of, 112. Gildersleeve, Charles E., 261. Gillespie, Eugene F., Letter from, 201. Gilliam, Albert, 277. Gilliam, -, 237. Gilllman, Henry, Letter from, 284. Gist, William, 19. Gladstone, William Ewarts, 112; Letter to, 99. Glasier, Richard B., 198. Glenn, John, 104. Globe, The, established, 40. Glover, Charles, Letter from, 267. Gnothautii Society, 218. Goethian Literary Society, Letter from, 61. Goff, Washington, Letter from, 235. Gogginl, XV. L., 116. Goodhue Co., Letters from, 225, 227, 228. Goodnow, Daniel, Letter from, 117. Goodwin, M . It., Letter from, 206. Gordon, John, 12. Gordon, P. II., Letter from, 266. Gorin, Frank, Letter from, 266. Gottenburgh, 13. Gould, Jay, Letter from, 230. Government; see: United States. Governor; a,( under the various Statns. Graham, William Alexander, Letter from, 234. Grainger, William H., Letter from, 173. Grame, John, jr., Letter from, 242. Grandin, - , Letter from, 237. Granger, Franw is, Letters from, 89,94,132. Grant, Uly-,es Simpson, condemned for negligence at Shiloh, 275. Graves, William iJordan,, 55, 112,121,123; Letters from, 69, 96, 111. Gray, N. E., Letter from, 132. Gray, Samuel, 16. Gray, W. F., Letter from, 26. Gray, , 27. Gray, Bacon, and Arnold, 27. Great Britain (England), abolition in col- onies, 71; Abolition Society, 89; armis- tice with, 13; Army, 15, 16; attitude toward Southern States, 247; Caroline affair, 55, 72; contrasted with United States, 224; council orders on embargo, 45; emigrants from, 65; fugitive from, Great Britain (England)-Cont:nued. 230; Hayti iwcited against United States by, 14; impressment by, 45; interest rate charged, 61: should interpose for peace, 266; law, Judge Advocate General's opinion on martial, 281; law, navigation, 1.50; law on retirement of Nav5y officers, 196; law, reform statute, 149; mediation between United States and Fiance, 46; ministerto, 41,44,149, 150, 199;minister to United States, 51; Nicaragua affair, 160, 161; non-intercourse act against, 12, 15; Parliament, 150; peace terms proposed to, 14; peace with United States, 16; pensions, 21; policy toward America, 171; treaty with, 10, 80, 112, 183, 289; United States course toward, 13; United States trade with, 98; victory over, 15; war with, see under War. Greece, 28, 186. Greely, P., Letter from, 137. Green, Duff, Letter from, 62. Green, John J. H., Letter from, 283. Green, Norvin, Letter from, 286. Green, Thomas, Letter from, 265. Greene, Albert Collins, Letter from, 123. Greene, William, Letter from. 156. Greenfield, J. G., jr., Letter to, 84. Greenup, Christopher, Will, IS. Grider, Henry, 126; Letter from, 125. Griffin, C., 32. Griffin, J. T., 32. Griffith, Isaac S., 186. Griffith, William R., 43. Griffith, 187, 192. 193. Grimke, , 156. Grinnell, Moses Hicks, Letters from, 121, 131, 145, 170, 184, 198; Letters to, 132, 134. Gross, Samuel D., Letter from, 275. Groves, H. C., 284. Grundy, Felix, 64; as Kentucky-Tennes- see boundary commissioner, 21, 22; Letter from, 22. Grymes, John R., 86. Guatemala, Treaty with. 32. Guion, -; se Prentiss and Guion. Guiteau, Sheridan, Letter from, 248. Gunton, -, 1. Guthrie, James, 54, 72, 184; Letter to, 191. H. Haddock, Charles Brickett, Letter from, 244. INDEX Haden, William, 39. Hadley, Samuel, 19. Hagner, Peter, Letters from, 27, 28. Hains.q, Janes M., Letter from, 68. Hainm, William, 68. Hale. James T., Letter from, 142. Hale, P H., 227; Letter from, 236. Hall, Allen A., 135, 166. Hall, James, 127. Hall, Jonathan Prescott, 131; Letters from, 137, 252. Hall, J. C., Letter from, 272. Hall, N. K., Letter from, 259. Halloway, D. P., 138. Halloway. John, 26. Haly, John, 285. Ham, John C., Letter from, 278. Ham, 174. Hamilton, Alexander, draft of Washing- ton's farewell address, 202. Hamilton, Alexander, Lettersfrom, 59, 78. Hamilton, James, Letters from, 61, 135. Hamilton, J., 117, 177. Hamilton, Margaret, 17. Hammett, Richard E., 141. Hammond, Charles, 24. Hammond, James Henry, Letters from, 225, 226. Hammond, Philip, 17. Hampton, Moses, Letter from, 130. Hampton, William, Letter from, 136. Hanna, John, Letter from, 40. Hanna, John H., Letter to, 19. Hannegan, Edward A., 145, 148; Letters from, 126, 143. Hannibal, -, 242. Hanover County (Virginia) citizens, Let- ter from, 62. Hardeman, William, 99; Letter to, 97. Hardin, Benjamin, 93. Hardin, Benjamin Rowan, 151; Letters from, 133, 151. Hardin, David, 18. Hardin, Martin D., 21, 23; Letter to, 28. Hardin, William, 88. Hardridge, William, 19. Harlan, James, 66, 265; Letters from, 43, 116, 207, 280; Letter to, 80. Harlan, John Marshall, Letter from, 267. Harpending, A., 270; Letter from, 272. Harper, J., 30. Harpers, Henry, Letter from, 279. Harrell, -, 286. Harris, Alfred T., Letters from, 233, 234. 309 Harris, Carey A., 56; Letters from, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53; Letters to, 50, 53. Harris, Frank, Letter from, 40. Harris, Hiram, 40. Harris, Sylvester, 186. Harris Harrison, Letter from, 168. Harrisburg (Pennsylvania), 29, 59, 63. Harrison, Benjamin, 286. Harrison, C. II., 39. Harrison, George Ross, 168. Harrison. Jesse, 12, 286. Harrison, Jilson P, Letter from, 98. Harrison, John Scott, 133; Letters from, 207, 208. Harrison, Thomas B., Letter from, 267. Harrison, William Henry, 63, 64, 67, 68, 93; administration, 66; appointments, 70; cabinet, 63, 65, 67, 68; confidence in Crittenden, 65; death, 70; visit to Frank- fort, 63; Kentucky's attitude toward, 54; monument, 111; nomination and election, 46, 48, 60, 62; Seaton's guest, 127. Harrison, -, 97, 168, 286. Hart, Joel T., 148. Harton, L.. Letter from, 265. Harvard University, 175. Harvey, James E., Letter from, 177; Let- ter to, 177. Harvey, John, Letters from, 194, 222, 227; Letter to, 239. Harvey, -, 153. Harvie, John, Letter from, 46; Letter to, 46. Harvie, J., 26. Harvie, -, 286. Hawcall, V., Letter from, 251. Haslet, -, 36. Hastings, S. C., Letter from, 225. Haun, W. G., Letter from, 273. Haven, George W., Letter from, 264. Haverhill (Massachusetts) citizens, Let- ter from, 261. Hawes, Richard, 57; Letters from, 73, 115, 165, 166, 168, 180. Hawes, -, 146. Hawkins, Benjamin, 18. Hawkins, Joseph H., 15; Letters from, 14, 15, 16, 25. Hawkins, J. W., Letter from, 30. Hay, Mortimer D., Letter from, 233. Haydon, John W., 44. Hayden, Samuel, Letter from, 255. Hayes, Justin, 288. 310 INDEX Raymond, Rufus, Letter from, 131. Hayne, Arthur Peronneau, Letter from, 220. Hays, John C., 188. Hayti, incited to invade United States, 14. Haywood, William H., jr., Letter from, 147. Hazel Green (Kentucky), 270. Hazzard, James, 14. Headlam. Thomas E., on martial law. 248. Headrys. Emma C.., Letter from, 277. Healey. - 97. Heard, John W., Letter from, 253. Heath. John. 18 Heatlh. Simeon A.. Letter from, 214. Heath. Upton S. 180. Helena (Arkansas). 189. Helm. John, 17. Helm. John Larue, Letters from, 41, 93, 110. 169. 253. Henderson. William. 27. Henley. It.. Letter from, 280. Henry. G. A.. 144. Henry. Henry, Letter from. 76. Henry. John F., Letter from, 237. Henry. Patrick. 9. Herald. The. 167. 281. Herndon. William Henry, oni secret cor- respondence between Lincoln and Crittenden. 222-3; Letter from, 222. Herod. William. 138. Herr, Benjamin F., Letter from. 215. Hewes. John I.., Letter from, 227. Heydenfeldt. Solomon. 195. Hickey. William. Letter from, 100. Hickman, B., 25. Hickman (Kentucky) citizens. Letter from, 265. Hicks, Beverly A., Letter from. 147. Hicks, Thomas Holiday, faith in Davis, 243; refusal to convene legislature, 253; Letters from, 230, 243, 252, 255, 257. Hieskell, William B., Letter from, 283. Higginbotham, Manuel, 31. Hight, -, 288. Hill, H. R. W., 117; Letter from, 177. Hlill. John J., 65. Hill, Robert J., Letter from, 278. billiard, J. H., Letter from, 99. Hite, W. C.. 183. Hite and Small, 183. Hodges, Albert Gallatin, 77; Letter from, 208. Hoffman, Ogden, Letters from, 71, 121, 123. Hogue, -, 40. Holland, interest rate charged, 61; popu- lation in America, 279; war in, 10. Hollman, -, 275. Holly, Horace, Letter from, 26. Holmes, Isaac Edward. Letter from, 122. Holmes, John, 18. Holston, John G. T., Letter from, 221. Holt, John H., 129. Holt, Joseph, Letter from, 98; Letters to, 252, 263. Home, Crittenden's comments on the, 81. Home Protective Union of Pennsylvania, 219. 220. Homestead bill, Crittenden's speech on, 236. Honduras, minister to, 285. Hone, Philip, Letter from. 144. Hooper, Henry N.. Letters from, 163, 166. Hopkins. A. F.. Letters from. 136. 195. Hord, Francis T., Letter foam, 209. Hornet. takes prize. 14. Horses, 183; war claim for, 27, 28, 138. Household goods, price. 285. Houston, John W., Letter from, 140. Houston, Samuel. at Kossuth entertain- ment. 179; victory, 49. Howard, John R., Letter from, 260. Howard, Thomas C., Letter from, 30. Howard, Volney E., Letter to, 223. Howard,-, 185. Hoyt, Jesse, 70, 71. Hudson, Robert E.. Letter from, 60. Hudson (New York). 63. Hudson's Bay Agricultural Company, 169. Hugg. John H., Letter from, 267. Hughes, Christopher. Letters from, 76, 78. Hughes, James, Letter to, 17. Hughes, Willis G., Letter from, 277. Hughes, -, 289. Hul, William, court-martial, 15. Hulme, John, Letters from, 248, 255, 264. Humphreys, Charles, Letter from, 30. Humphreys, -, 168. Hungary, 154. Hunt, Charles A., Letter from, 223. Hunt, Frank K., Letter from, 152. Hunt, Memucan, Letter from, 56. Hunt, Washington, Letters from, 206, 240; Letters to, 237, 238. Hunt, William Gibbes, 26. Hunt, -, 67. Hunter, Robert Mercer Taliaferro, Let- ter to, 191. INDEX Huntington, E. M., Letter from, 207. Hunton, Logan, fees in Lopez case, 175; Letters from, 172, 187, 210, 270. 276, 2S0, 283, 284. Huntsville (Alabama) citizens, on seces- sion, 242; circular letter from, 242. Huston, Felix, Letter from, 52. Iluston, George W., Letter from, 105, 116. Itutchins, Nathan L., Letter from, 2.52. I. Illinois, 21; elections, 48, 128; Lincoln- Douglas campaign in, 221; political campaign, 221; Whigs, 95, 208. Inimigrants, 65, 151. Imports, warehousing, 98. Impressment, by Great Britain, 45. Imprisonment, for assisting fugitive slaves, 181; for debt, 31, 70. Inauguration, Taylor's, 127. Independence, celebration, 62, 63, 78; Virginia's declaration of, 55. Indiana, Letter from citizens, 137; pol- itics, 125, 281; presidential election in, 121, 126, 128, 142; sentiment on com- promise measures, 254; sentiment on Kansas question, 207; troops, 265; Whig convention, 180. Indianapolis (Indiana), 165, 166, 167; Union meeting of all parties at, 164. Indians, agents, 133, 160; Affairs, Com- missioner of, 70, 154, 160, 165, 166; claims, 160; movements at Detroit, 15; Florida, 156; funds, 49, 50, 54, 56, 174; lands, 168; pushed westward, 58; reeer- vation, 109; service, 129, 156; stocks and bonds, 49; Texas, 80; treaties with northern, 289; Tribes, Cherokees, 109, 113, 174; Choctaw, 86; Comanches, 252; Creek, 30; Kiowas, 252; Seminole, 27,28,173; Seneca, 68; Sioux, 168; Tonawanda, 109. Industry, protection for domestic, 129. Inge, S. W., 187. Ingersoll, Charles Jared, 99. Ingersoll, Jared, Letter from, 10; Letter to, 10. Ingersoll, Joseph Reed, Letters from, 56. 271. Inglis, Charles, Letter from, 231. Inman, William, Letter from, 198. Innes, Harry, advice, 17; Letter from, 17; Letters to, 14, 17, 289. Innes, James, 9. 311 Innes, Maria, 17; Letter to, 17; see also: Todd, Maria K. and Crittenden, Maria K. Innes, Mrs. -, suit, 51, 53. Innes family genealogy. 63. Inspector of revenues, deputy, 182. 202. Institutes of American Law, by Bouvier, 178. Institutions, the nature and tendency of free, 1.36. Intelligencer, The, 91. Interest, due Cherokee Indians, 109; rate, 61, 103. Interior (Department), Secretary of, 150, 179. Internal improvements, 18, 60, 66, 67, 1.53, 199. International arbitration; aee: Arbitration, international. International law' see: Law, international. Invention, 89, 125; for eximining sea bot- tom, 191. Iowa, governor, 66, 68; politics, 74; sec- tional feeling, 266; desires statehood, 74. Ireland, Joseph N., Letter from, 69. l Ireland, emigrants from, 63. Iron warehouse, 168 Irons, J. F., 47. Irvin, James, Letter from, 142. Irwin, James W., Letter from, 141. Isaacs, John, 17. Italian National Committee, Letter from, 232. Italy, 232. Iverson, Alfred, 232. Izard, George, 30. J. Jack, W. W., Letter from, 158. Jackson, Andrew, 35, 40, 82, 252; adminis- tration, 38, 46; assumption of power, 44; cabinet, 37, 40, 44; campaign in Florida, 172, 173; attitude of Clay toward, 35. 36; confidence in, 26; rumored death, 38; denounced, 45; Jacksonism, 57; Kitchen Cabinet, 41; treatment of Louisiana Citizens, 16; nominated for President, 29; nomination of Noah, 39; opposed by Mrs. Eaton, 44; opposition to, 40, 44, 54; party, 44, 52, 53; protest, 44; services, 16; supporters, 33, 36; hos- tility to United States Bank, 44; sup- port of Van Buren, 64; veto of Maysville turnpike bill, 39; Letters to, 16, 51. 312 INDEX Jackson, Mrs. Andrew (Rachel Donelson), statement regarding, 47. Jackson, James, jr., 289. Jackson, Thomas Jonathan ("Stone- wall "), as an example of true Christian, 281. Jacksonville (Illinois), 69; Letter from citizens, 69. Jagger, William, 239. Jamestown (Virginia), 236. Janney, John, Letters from, 263, 264. January, Charles C., Co. Letter from, 126. January. John M., 285. Japan, 197. Jaquese, J. B., Letters from, 205. Jarnagin, Spencer, Letter from, 64. Java, captured, 14. Jefferson, Thomas, reception to, 11; Let- ter from, 14. Jenifer, Daniel, on manners and customs at court of Vienna, 77; Letters from, 77. 175, 188. Jenkins, Ben, 212. Jenkins, Thornton A., Letter from, 192. Jennison, Charles R., 271. Jesup, Thomas Sidney, 101. Jett, William, 278. John, servant of (rittenden, 97. Johnson, Andrew, motives of, 276. Johnson, A. B., Letter from, 254. Johnson, Albert Sidney, Letter to, 102. Johns,n, Edward M., Letter from, 229. Joh1nson. E. P.. Letter to, 63. Johnson, Francis, Letters from, 26, 3W. 55, 59, A4. Johnson. James L.. Letter from, 185. Johnson. John. Letter from, 247. Johnson. John T., 288. Johnson, J. C., Letter from, 185. Johnson, Madison Convers, Letters from, 1i2, 184. 20S, 243, 244, 269, 284. Johnson, P. 1'.. Letter from, 205. J.hnson, Reverdy, Letters from, 73, 74, 104, 123, 134, 163, 283; Letters to, 157, 225. Johnson, Richard Mentor, 19, 20, 56, 62, 76, 81, 85, 87. 114; Letters from, 19, 29, ,94, 37, 50, 52, 54, 71; Letters to, 27, 36, 50,52. Johnson, William Freame, Letters from, 129, 141. Johnson -, 20. Johnston, Joseph, Letter from, 126. Johnstone, George P., 201. Jonas, Abraham, Letter from, 208. Jones, A., 47. Jones, David, 26. Jones, George W., 84. Jones, James C., 69. Jones, John W., 85. Jones, Justin, Letter from, 213. Jones, Thomas L., Letter from. 203. Jones, William, Letter from, 79. Jones, William D., Co., 29. Jones. William Palmer, Letter from, 266. Jones, see Garland and Jones. Jordan , 13. Jouett, Jack, 28. Jouett, James E., Letter from, 236. Journal, The, 144. Joy. George, Letters from, 99, 112; letter to, 45. Judge, H. M., Letter from, 97. Judge, Mrs. H. M., Letter to, 97. Judge advocate general of Great Britain, opinion on martial law, 281. Judges, 16, 37, 46; bill for appointing('ali- fornia, 166; character, 51; nomination, 195; salary, 49; see also United States, Supreme Court Justices. Judgeships, in California, 179; in Ken- tucky, 37. Judiciary, of states to settle disputes, 251. Junior Sons of America, Letter from, 235. Jury, national, 248. K. Kaine, Thomas, 230. Kalfus, S. N., Letter from, 146. Kansas, Abolitionists send recruits to, 199; admission of, 206, 215; Army re- fuses aid to, 192, 196; Congress's aid ex- pected by, 192, 196; constitution, 201, 205,206,207,208, 209, 210,211,212, 213, 214, 215, 216,217,218, 219, 220, 221,222; fraudulent vote for constitution, 202; governor's address denounced, 192; laws, 192; mob violence in, 192; organi- zation of, 184; question, 189, 204, 221; Scott should be sent to, 196, 197; slavery in, 196. Kasson, John Adams, Letter from, 272. Keene, George, Letter from, 276. Keene, W. H., Co., Letter from, 241. K Kelley, Moses, Letter to, 259. Kendall, Amos, 35, 36, 62, 64; Letters from, 174, 283; Letter to, 36. Kendall, -, 21. Kendall and Russells, 21. INDEX Kennedy, A., Letter from, 227. Kennedy, John Ml., Letters from, 114, 131. Kennedy, John Pendleton, 97; Letters from, 103, 180, 233, 235. Kennedy, Joseph Camp Griffith, Letter from, 189. Kennedy, Robert S., Letter from, 230. Kennedy, Thomas S., Letter from, 262. Kennedy, William, 9. Kennedy, WV. J., Letter from, 240. Kennedy, - , 11. Kent, Edward, Letter from, 137. Kentucky, 10, 57, 66. 78, 79, 84, 91, 145, 149, 163, 272, 277; Adams supported by, 33; appointments from, 149, 151, 1-52, 153; auditor, 122, 127; arms conveyed across, 269; army camps in, 269; assem- bly, 21, 26, see also: Kentucky legisla- ture; bank bill. 67; bank cortroversy with Schuylkill Bank, 78; bank notes, 24; banks in, 15, 1, 23, 24, 25, 28, 50, 55, 57, 75, 162; bar, ('rittenden's letter to, 188; bonds, 50, 51, 52, 53, 56, 85. 86; boundary question, 21, 22; census, 159; cholera, 43; citizens, attitude to- ward Crittenden, 129, 1.33; citizens, list of " 1st class." in .1rd congressional dis- trict, 193; citizens, petition to congress for code of international law, 98; civil authority conflicts wvith military author- ity, 279, 281; claim against United States, 77; Clay's political status in, 42, 54. 114, 139; commissioners, 22, 249; congressional districts, 13, 193; conser- vatism, 231; controversy with trust company, 64; Convention, 295, 252; constitu- tional, 54, 55; Know-nothing. 190; Loco-foco, 87; union, 235; Van Buren, 88; courts, 34, 42, 77, 90, 182, 212, 273, 288; courts disputes, 33, 34, 38; Crit- tenden and. 63. 73. 81, 92, 146, 212, 214, 268, 269, 270; delegation in con- gress, 218, 267, 275; democratic party, 81, 216; depredations in, 278; district attorney, 20, 34; elections, 23, 32, 35, 40, 44, 45, 47, 80, 81, 120, 130, 141, 152, 153,171,184,207, 227,228,266;election, money and fraud in, 200; electors, Clay's response to, 95; emancipation in, 280; epidemic in, 15; feasting in, 64; federal prisonersin, 284; Fillmore's visit 313 Kentucky-Continued. to, 18.;; foraging in, 280; free sf hocLs, .54; geological survey of, 53; governor, 18, 23, 33, 41, 60, 62. 66, 10-, 110. 111, 112. 114, 115, 116, 118, 119, 120, 122', 123, 131, 171, 188, 226; inter;nl im- provements, 60, 66, 67; invaded by troops. 23.3 256, 283, 287; juldges, 37, 46; judicial districts, 272; journey from, 11, 24; Ko-suth antagonism in, 180; land, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19,''0, 21, 23, 24, 26, 27, 29, 34, 43, 233, 287, 288; attitude on land bill, 79; land fund, 78; land laws, 234; laws, 149, 161, 162, 164, 234; Lezrislature, 15, 16, 23, 30, 31, 33, 40, ,53. 57, 60, 66. 68, 83, 88, 116, 135, 139, 140, 171, 271, 283; bills, 47, 5ft, 54, 66, 67; called session, 77; ('lay approved for President by, 55; Crit- tenden's messages to, 139, 141, 142, Crittenden supported by, 39; leader needed for, 88, Maryland memorial submitted to, 185; reliefs in, 31; on Schuylkill Bank fraud, 75; Scott rec- ormmended for higher rank by, 186; on secession, 246, 259; senatorial election in, 67, 81; speaker. 191, 192; Whige and Locos in, 80; Letter to, 22; see also: Kentucky Amembly; mail agent for, 74; manufactures, 15; marshal of, 158, 159, 160; mounted gun- ners, 49-50; Nelson maintains law in, 269; neutrality, 265, 266, 268, 287; newspapers. 211, 288; oysters sent to, 82; paper money, 22, 27; patriotic cele- bration in, 268; political campaigns, 114, 118, 176, 199, 226, 227, 284; politics, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 38, 39, 41, 46, 69, 78. 92, 115, 116, 118, 136, 156, 159, 174, 191, 192, 194, 197, 208, 224, 266, 282, 283, 285; population, 13; public printer, 34; reliefs and anti-reliefs. 31, 32, 77; revenue bill, 15; seat of government, 15; on secession, 234. 244, 248, 263, 266; secretary of state, 93, 152; sec- tional sentiment, 256; senate, 46, 66, 75, 112, 161; sentiment toward. 265; social life in, 183; sons of, admiration for, 206; statehouse, 32, 34; tax bill, 66; Taylor politics in, 107, 110, 112, 114, 122, 147; troops, 264, 268, 269, 274, 275, 282; troops, letter from cavalry Kentucky-Continued. officers, 278; troops, volunteer, 49-50, 103, 104; and the Union, 234, 244, 248, 263. 265, 266, 268, 287; Union party, effect of Lincoln's message on, 268; United States funds deposited with. 52; Van Buren party in, 62; W'higs, 63, 108. 109, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 180. Kentucky Gazette, The, 24. Kentucky University, Letter from, 232. Kerr. R. H., Letter from, 254. Ketchan, Hiram, Letters from, 231, 237, 238, 239, 278, 279, 281, 282. Key, Philip Barton, 225. Key West (Florida), 176, 271. Kimball, John, letters from, 205, 216. Kincheloe, Lewis, 12. King. Charles, Letters from, 127, 149. King, D. Rodney, Letter from, 249. King, Preston, Letter from, 215. King, Robert P., Letter from, 262. King, Thomas Butler, 145, 146. King, William Rufus, 69. Kiokead, Ann, 25. Kinkead, Archibald, 25. Kinkead, George B., Letters from, 103, 146, 259. Kinsey, -, 21, 23. Kiowa Indians, scout against, 252. Kitchen Cabinet; see: Cabinet, Kitchen. Klopfer, Henry A., Letter from, 191. Kneeland, Henry, 24. Knerr, Levi P., Letter from, 207. Knight, Jonathan, 196. Know-nothing, conventions, 190, 193, 194; party, 188, 189. Knox College, 218. Knoxville (Tennessee) convention, 47-8. Korponay, Gabriel de, Letter from, 210. Kossuth, Louis, 179, 180. L. Labor, of the country, 167. La Chene Canal, first trip on, 26. Lafayette, Marquis de, 29, 45. Lake Champlain, victory at, 16. Land, bounty, 172,188,196,197, 199; Can- ada, 20, grant, 9, 10, 179. patent. 223, I public, 41, 48, 58, 61, 78, 79, 176, 232, 242, 254; warrant, 212; see also under the various states. Land Office, 69, 88, 109, 136, 179. Lane, John, 160; Letter from, 159. Lane, George, Letter from, 221. Lane, William Bartlett, Letter from, 282. Langden, John, 13. Lanham's Dictionary of Congress, 286. Larrabee, Charles, Letters from, 216, 234. Larsen, T. Wharton, Letter from, 263. Latimer, William K., 224. Law, George, 193. Law, John, 280; Letter from, 280. Law, books, 56, 288; to be enacted, 253; enforcement of federal, 249; Institutes of American, by Bouvier, 178; inter- national, petition for code ot, 98; school, Transylvania University, 30; see also under the various states. Lawrence, Abbott. cabinet possibility, 129, 132, 134, 136, 139, 142, 144; char- acter, 145. opposition to. 135; Letters from, 65, 91, 99, 100, 121, 126, 131. Lawrence, Amos Adams, Letters from, 196, 217, 230, 232, 235, 236, 237, 239, 247, 253, 256, 264, 265, 266. Lawrence, John L., 128. Lawyers, sketches of, 236. Lay, Benjamin, 29. Lay, George W., Letter from, 116. Lea, Joseph T., 261. Lea, Matthew Carey, Letter from, 251. Leaming, J. Fisher, Letter from, 260. Leary, P., jr., 203. Leary, William A., Letter from, 133. Lebanon (Ohio), 30. Lecompton, constitution; see: Kansas con- stitution. Lee, Eliza, 39. Lee, Elizabeth, 21. Lee, George Washington Custis, 160. Lee, Hancock, 17, 286. Lee, John, 18; Letters to, 10, 11. Lee, John H., 17; Letter from, 34. Lee, Richard Henry, Letters from, 39, 43, 132. Lee, Z. Collins, Letter from, 134. Legar6, Hugh Swinton, Letter from, 67. Legislature; see under the various states. Legislatures, meeting in Cincinnati of four, 233. Leigh, Benjamin Watkins, 48, 59; Letters from, 56, 99. Leigh, William, Letter from, 42. Leisenring, A. W., Letter from, 217. Lemmon, John C., Letter from, 215. Lenthall, John, Letter to, 192. Leonard, Abiel, 133, 140. Letcher, Joseph P., Letter from, 221. 314 INDEX INDEX Letcher, Robert Perkins, 41, 96, 219, 233; advice to Crittenden, 65, 183; advice to Morehead, 82; application for bounty land warrant, 196; on bank bill, 73; on Bell, 68; on Benton, 68; on Brown, 66, 67, 68, 73; Brown's gratitude to, l 154; on Buchanan, 204, 211, 227; on l Clay, 48, 77, 78; Clayton to appoint, 148; congressional candidate, 43, 44; on Corwin, 227; Crittenden desires in Louisville, 200; Crittenden recom- mends, 147, 156; Davis's political favor to, 44; Ewing visited by, 157; Fill- more's interview with, 175, 200; on breach with France, 158; as governor, 62, 66; on Harrison's cabinet, 67; health, 197, 252; humorous remarks on, 155; on Johnson, 81, 87; on Kansas question, 202, 204; on Kentucky elec- tion fraud, 199, 200; on Kentucky social life; 183; on Kentucky Van Buren convention, 88; LouisviUe Jour- nal's statement reflecting on, 85; on Louisville mass meeting, 191; on life in Mexico, 160-1; as minister to Mexico, 152, 153, 156, 160, 164, 167, 169, 171, 172, 175, 177, 181; on politicians at Washington, 157; on Rives, 87; on Scott, 86, 109; services in war of 1812, 196; Smith's difficulty with, 180; speech, 165; on Taylor, 109; on Tyler, 73, 77, 78; on Van Buren, 78; in Wash- ington, 155, 158, 167; on Webster, 48, 73, 77, 80, 170; Webster's reliance upon, 178; on Wickliffe, 67; Wickliffe opposes, 65, 66; on Wise, 89; Letters from, 26, 41, 48, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 72, 73, 75, 76, 77, 80, 81, 82, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 109, 111, 112, 114, 115, 117, 118, 147, 158, 160, 161, 165, 167, 169, 170, 171, 175, 177, 181, 183, 188, 189, 191, 192, 196, 197, 199, 200, 202, 204, 205, 211, 212, 214, 215, 218, 219, 220, 221, 224, 225, 226, 227, 235, 236; Letters to, 64, 70, 73, 74, 78, 79, 82, 84, 85, 90, 105, 106, 118, 178, 179. Letters captured, 269-70. Level, -, inventor of telegraph sys- tem, 60. Levens, Henry C., Letter from, 28.5 Levis, Hosea J., 75, 76. Levy, Uriah Phillips, Letter from, 196. Lewis, Charles D., Letter from, 182. Lewis, Fielding, 10, 19. 315 Lewis, Gabriel, Letter from, 23; Letter to, 21. Lewis, Gabriel, Co., 17. Lewis, George, 10, 11, 19; Letter to, 19. Lewis, John, 10, 19, 21, 23; Letter to, 19. Lewis, Sarah, 18. Lewis, Thomas, 11, 288. Lewis, W. W., Letter from, 23. Lexington (Kentucky), 33; confidential circular, 109; Letter from citizens, 77. Liberia, recognition of, 176, 235, 275. Ligon, Melissa, 233, 234. Lincoln, Abraham, 269, 279, 282; admin- istration, 259, 272, 279, 282, 284; Breck- inridge's interview with, 243; cabinet, 242, 243: and the Constitution, 267, 272, 282, 283; Crittenden's confidence in, 287; Crittenden's secret correspond- ence with, 222; Crittenden speech on resolutions of, 274; and Douglas cam- paign, 221, 223; inaugural address, 263; message, 268; Morehead's interview with, 272; policies, 243, 282; speech on government, 111; supporters, 257; Let- ter to, 278. Lincoln, F. W., jr., Letter from, 163. Lindsley, -, 280. Linn, Lewis Fields, 49. Littell, -, 26. Little Giant Club, 249. Live-oak agent for Louisiana, 147. Liverpool, consul at, 71, 126, 139, 144, 149, 150, 152. Living, cost of, 48, 161. Livingston, John, 124. Locker, George L., Letter from, 12. Lockport (New York), 205, Loco-focos, 82, 86,90,150; convention, 87, 116; influence, 83; in Kentucky legisla- ture, 80; leaders, 85; and the tariff, 95. Logan County (Kentucky), 17. Logan Vineyard Society, 13. London, 186, 199; money scarcity in, 58. London Times, The, 194. Long, A. WV., Letter from, 214. Looker, Thomas H1., Letter from, 245. Loomis, A. W., Letter from, 127. Lopez, Narcisso, 175. Lord, Daniel, Letters from, 81, 87, 89, 110, 137, 172, 196, 24.5, 246, 247, 257, 282. Lord, Thomas, Letter from. 98. Loring, Charles Greeley, 193, 217; Letter from, 217. 316 INDEX Loring, William Wing, 106. Lottery, 17, 54. Loudon, , 15. Loughborough, Preston S., Letter from, 161. Louisiana, 79-80, 82, 96, 141; judges, 16. 51; land, 179; live-oak agent for, 147. "Louisana," Letter from, 259. Louisville (Kentucky), 52, 93, 200; Crit- tenden to deliver eulogy on life of Clay at. 182; mass meeting, 191; mail agent, 154. Louisville, Cincinnati, and Charleston Railroad, 46. 47. 48. Louisville Daily Journal, The, 54. Louisville Journal. The, Letter to, 85. Louisville Public Advertiser, The, 33. Love. James, 41, 44; on Texas affairs, 58, 89, 169; Letters from, 44, 58, 89, 117, 169. Love, John, 26. Loving, William V., Letter from, 126. Low Brothers Co., Letter from, 229. Lowe. J. W., 47. Lowndes, William Jones, 18, 26. Luckett, Robert F.. 262. Ludlow, N. MI., Letter from, 249. Lundy's Lane, anniversary of battle of, 182. Lunt, George, 232, 236; Letters from, 139, 231. Lyle, James, 12. Lyon. James, Letter from, 255. M. Mabbut, Alexander, 20, ters from, 24, 25, 26. McBeath, Margaret, 21. McBrayer, William, 12. McBride, J. L., 2(4. 21, 22, 23; Let- McCall, J., Letter from, 248. McCarty, 11. Milburn, 158, 159; Letters from, 175, 178. McClaran, William, Letter from, 215. McClelland, Robert, Letterfrom, 197, 259. McClung, John Alexander, Letter from, 138. McConnell, Carry, 60. McCormick, George W., Letter from, 220. McCrackin, Isaac, 9, 12. McCulloch, , 76. McDonald, , 71. Macdonough, A. R., 281. McDuffie, George, 32; Letter to, 90. McDuffie, J. Thomas, Letter from, 181. Macey, A. R., Letter from, 40. McFarland, John S., Letter from, 184. McFerran, W. R., 283. McGiffin, T., 47. McHenry, John H., 66. Machir, John, 9, 12, 17; Letter from, 17. McIlhany, F. M., Letter from, 157. Mclntire, Jacob, 34. Mclntire, John, 34. Mackae, Cameron F., Letter from, 249. McKee, Alexander R., Letter from, 275. McKee, George R., 212. McKee, John, 43. McKenzie, Alexander, 22. Mackenzie, M. R., Letter from, 280. McKenzie, Samuel J., Letter from, 277. McKim, -, 36. McKinley, Andrew, Letters from, 112, 226, 227, 229, 238, 269; Letters to, 97, 98, 100, 118, 119. McKinley, John, 184. McKinney, John, 26, 27. McKinney, , 51. McLean, Alney, Letter from, 45. McLean, Finis E., Letter from, 274. McLean, Frank Jay, 274; Letter from, 273. McLean, John, 44, 74, 75, 84, 105, 236; Letter from. 85. McLeod, Alexander, 69, 71, 72; see also: Caroline. McMichael, Morton, Letter from, 128. MeNair, Dunning R., Letter from, 262. McNairy, Boyd C., Letters from, 40, 69, 108, 113, 135, 149, 155, 162, 179. MacNeill, William E. Wyatt, 158. McNeill, William Gibbs, Letters from, 92, 158. Madan, Cristobal, 170. Maddox, John P., 97. Madison, Ambrose, 10; Letter from, 10. Madison, Dorothy Payne, wills, 67, 152, 154. Madison, James, 14; cabinet, 14; Joy's correspondence with, 112; land, 10,24; recommended for President, 13; on war of 1812, 45; works to be published, 112; Letters from, 10, 45; Letters to, 24, 34. Madison, J., 17. Madison (Indiana), 165. Magoffin, Beriah, 226, 265; Letter from, 279; Letters to, 243, 279. 1N'DEX Magoffin, -, sentenced to be hung for violation of parole, 273. Magruder, James A., Letter from, 259. Mail, agent, 74, 154, 272, 273, 275; bags, 172; contract, 276. Maine, 56. Major, Samuel 1. M., Letter to, 239. Major Barbour, 181. Malcom, Thomas S., I.etters from, 206, 235. Mallory, Robert, Letter from, 284. Mallory, Stephen Russell, 198. Manchester (England), 156. Mangum, Willie Pearson, 47, 104; eulogy on, 269; Letter from, 103; Letter to, 110. Mann, Abijah, jr., Letter to, 49. Mansfield (Ohio) citizens, Letter from, 201. Manson, -, 203. Manufactures, 15. Map of Monterey, 102. March, Francis A., Letter from, 247. Marcy, William Learned, 78, 113; Taylor on, 99, 104, 105, 108; Letters from, 97, 101; Letters to, 100, 107. Markets, eastern, railroads effect on, 261. Markle, -, 94. 31arr, - , 40. Marriages, mixed in Washington, 277. Marsh, Mason R., Letter from, 258. Marshal, United States, 66, 70, 141, 158, 159, 160, 171. Marshall, Charles A., Letter from, 259. Marshall, Humphrey, 35, 36, 47, 174, 191, 193, 194; claim against United States, .7; statement regarding Mrs. Andrew Jackson, 47; Letters from, 46, 47, 115, 161, 174. Marshall, John, 69. Marshall, John Jay, 14, 19, 20, 23, 24, 35, 53; Letters from, 51, 59. Marshall, Thomas, trouble with Peyton, 102, 103; Letter from, 102. Marshall, Thomas F., 178; Letters from, 72, 147. Marshall, William L., Letter from, 160. Marshall, , duo, 45. Marshall family, oppoSition to Crittenden, 64. Marshall College, 61. Marshfield (Massachusetts), 121. Martial law, 248, 281. Martin, M. A., Letter from, 144. 317 Martin, Thomas S., Letter from, 224. Maryland, bonds, 103; Confederate troops in, 280; course taken by, 266; Critten- den's compromise favored in, 259; gov- ernor, 159, 230, 25.3; legislature, 234, 2.53, 259; memorial suhboitted to Ken- tucky legislature, 18.5; politics, 109, 123, 125, 227; presidential appoint- ments from, 15.5; Letter from Whigs, 62. Mason, George, 9. Mason, James Murray, letter to. 191. Mason, John T., Letter from, 17. Mason, John Young, Letter from, 199. Mason, Richard B., 17. Mason County (Kentucky), 228. Masons, Anti-masonic convention, 46; Anti-masonic party, 40; Masonic hall lottery, 17. Massachusetts, citizens petition for adop- tion of compro'nise, 248, 2.56, 261; con- ventions, 91, 198, 23.5, 236, 238, 239; corrupt election, 126; delegates to na- tion.l union convention, 237; feeling against South Carolina, 253; politics, 198, 213, 230, 231, 239; presidential election, 129, 131. 198; presidential electors, 130; troops f,)r civil war. 264; Union party, 232. Massachusetts Agricultural Society, 53. Massachusetts Charitable Mechanical Association, 167. Massachusetts working men, address of, 263. Massacre, in Mexico, 205. Massey, Thomas E., Letter from. 282. Massy, Samuel, 100. Master, Old; see: Orlando Brown. Matheson, S. H., Letter from, 211. Mathews, R. Stockett. Letter from, 209. Matlock, -, 133. Mattox, Absalom, 12 Maulding, Morton. 16. Maulding, West, 16, 17 Maxwell, Hugh, Letter from. 1:31 May, Frederick, Letter to. 175. May, George, 9. May, James, Letter fr.m. 267. May, John, 17, 32. May, William, Letter from, 17.). Mayes, Daniel, Letter front, 61. Maysville (Kentucky), 43, 67, 70, 133. Maysville Athenseum, 59; Letter from, 58. Maysville Eagle, The, 40. 318 INDEX Mlaysville turnpike bill, 39. Mazureau, Adolphe, Letter from, 74. Meade, HIodijah B.. 46, 68: Letter from, 50. Meade County citizens, Letter from, 146. Means,. -, 33. Medal for Taylor, 100. Medberv, James K., Letter from, 223. Mediterranean Squadron, 71. 74, 123, 150. Sleeker, Bradley B., 150, 151, 160. Mejia, Thoma.s, 171. Menard. Amed6e. 100. Menefee, Richard 11., 68. Mereer, Charles Fenton, Letter from, 225; Letter to, 224. Mercer, Hugh T. W., 39; marriage, 11; Letters from, 11, 32. 39. Meredith, David, 286. Meredith, Jonathan, 180; Letter from, 180. Meredith, Samuel, 286. Meredith, William Morris, 150; Letter from, 148. Meriot, W. J., Letter from, 223. Merrimac, 235, 274. Merris, J. E., Letter from, 219. Metealfe, Thomas, 111, 163; attitude to- ward Abolitionists, 119; president of slave states convention, 140; witnesses trial for recovery of fugitive slaves, 167; Letters from, 47, 53, 68, 113, 114, 116, 118, 119, 140, 143, 146, 163, 167, 172, 176. Metropolis Bank, 71. Mexico, 102, 107, 118, 160, 169, 177, 204; acquisition of, 121; antiquities, 161; boundary question, 110, 111, 168, 218, 220; cholerain, 167; costof provisionsin, 161; Crabbandpartymassacred in, 205; G. B. Crittenden captured in, 82; Evans murder in, 205; indemnity from, 116, 171; infamous undertaking against United States, 171; life in, 160-1; mili- tary protection in, 80; minister to, 134, 137, 152, 153, 156, 167, 189; free negroes ,hould emigrate to, 130, 249; revolution in. 101; secretary of foreign affairs, 169; and Texas relations, 61; Texas suspends , perations against, 80; Thornton cap- tured in, 101; treaty with, 108,113,156, i69, 170, 171, 177, 178, 181; victory in, 104; war with, 80, 86, 95, 99, 100, 101, 10(2, 103, 104, 112, 113, 114; Wyse claim against, 179, Mexico, New, 104, 113,150. Miami Literary Society, 59. Miami University, 59. Michaels, J., Letter from, 269. Michigan, 115,119, 120, 139; Mormon set- tlement, 174. Middleton, Henri F., Letter from, 159. Mifflin, Samuel, 26. Mileage, for volunteers, 115. Military, authority in conflict with civil authority, 279, 281; information, 279; lands, 24. Militia, bill before Congress, 262; fines, 18, 25, 31; organization, 34, 265. Miller, Augustus C., Letter from, 267. Miller, George P., 27. Miller, Henry, 34. Miller, John G., Letter from, 140. Miller, J. J., Letter from, 272. Miller, W. Baker, 203. Miller Co., 168. Miller, Kinsley, and Cooper, 21, 23. Milligan, John, Letter from, 11. Mills, William H., Letter from, 112. Milton, B. T., Letter from, 274. Mines, 202,223,287. Minge, Charles H., Letter from, 203. Minister, United States, 148; from France, 157, 158, 177; to France, 83, 143, 149, 155, 157, 158, 162, 163, 199; to Great Britain, 41, 44, 149, 150, 199; to Hon- duras, 285; to Mexico, 134, 137, 152, 153, 156,167, 289; to Nicaragua, 285; toPrus- sia, 135, 148; to Russia, 162, 180, 182; to Spain, 147, 273; from Texas, 60; to Texas, 66, 69, 70; to Turkey, 238; see also: Diplomatic Service. Minnesota, 151, 160, 161, 181, 218. Minor, W. J., Letter from, 265. Mint, at New Orleans, 277. Minute Men of '56, Letter from, 263. Mississippi, 48, 66; Letter from citizens, 241; legislature, 33; money scarcity in, 61; slave cases, 84; Union party, 241; Whig party, 58. Mississippi Valley Confederacy, sug- gested, 246. Missouri, 84, 215; affairs in, 267; Agricul- ture Society fair, 187; cholera in, 153; Clay's friends in, 71; compromise, 22, 24, 184, 185, 190, 192, 211, 212, 245, 249, see also: Compromise measures; letter from Constitutional Union party in, 240; depredations in, 271; land, 46, 97, 98, 99, INDEX Missouri-Continued. 102, 103, 105, 116, 117, 118, 119, 125, 131, 151, 153, 155, 164, 189, 194, 200, 204, 222, 226, 227, 239; politics, 33, 46, 48,240, 241; warmovements in, 270,271. Mitchell, Alexander J., 225. Mitchell, David D., Letters from, 134, 141, 145. Mitchell, J. K., Letter from, 144. Mob violence in Kansas, 192. Mobile (Alabama), 70, 137. Monarchy, society to abolish, 218. Money depreciation, 22, 25, 215; derange- ment, 51; government's exaction of specie, 48, 51; paper, 22, 25, 27, 56; for preservation of the Union, 251; public, 50; scarcity, 19, 58, 61; see also: Cur- rency and Finances. Monroe, James, 14, 20, 288; cabinet, 26; mission to Europe, 36; views on public events, 36; Letter from, 36. Monroe, James, Letters from, 174, 175. Monroe, -, 44. Montague, R. V., jr., Letter from, 275. Monterey (Mexico), 102, 104. Montours Island, 10. Moore, Francis, 18. Moore, Henry D., Letter from, 209. Moore, James, Letter from, 276. Moore, J. A., Letters from, 158, 159. Moore, L. T., 203. Moore, M. J., 204. Moore, Thomas P., 43, 44. Moore, William T., 158. Moorman, George T., 273. Moorman, William, Letter from, 273. Mordecai, Alfred, 276. Morehead, Armd., 13. Morehead, A., 15; Letter from, 39. Morehead, Charles Slaughter, 266; impris- onment, 270, 272; interview with Lin- coln, 272; letters from, 33, 75, 76, 81, 159, 162, 176, 241, 267, 270, 272; Letter to, 271. Morehead, James Turner, 68, 75, 82, 104; Letters from, 36, 44, 45, 78; Letters to, 46, 51. Morehead, -, 21. Morgan, C., 11. Morgan, Charles W., 183; Letters from, 71, 74, 123, 150. Morgan, Mrs. Charles W., 183. Morgan, Edwin Dennison, 201, 245. 319 Morgan, John II., Letter from, 114. Morgan, Willis, 12. Morgan County Agricultural Society, L.et- ter from, 222. Mormon rebellion, 180; settlement in Michigan, 174. Morms, B. S., Letters from, 205, 233, 279. Morris, Charles, Letter from, 192; Letter to, 191. Morris, Edward Joy, Letter from, 128. Morris, Marcella, Letter from, 185. Morris, WValtcr J., Letter from, 202. Morris, W. H., Letter from, 2.56. Morris, - , 58. Morrison, James, 30, 32, 40, 41, 42. Morrison, M. B., 272; Letters from, 271, 272, 273. Mosely, , 36. Mosley, James, 20. Mother, Letter to son in Army, 282. Mounted riflemen, 106. Mower, James B., 124; Letters from, 120, 124, 125, 126, 127. 128. 131, 1:32, 134, 145. Mulford, John, Letter from. 268. Munroe, Isaac, 150. Munsell, -, 22. Murfreesboro (Tennessee), 282. Murphy, John, 39. Murphy, William D., Letter from, 207 Murray, James B., Letters from, 2415. 2.50. Murray, James M., 203. Murray, Washington, Letter from, 245. Murray, William Vans, 11. Myer, Albert James, Letter from, 284. Myers, Alexander W., Letter from, 210. Myers, Laurence, Letter from, 250. Myers, Persifor F., Letter from, 206. Myers, Theodore Bailey. Letter from. 231. Myers, -, 20. 3M1, E , article to Boston Post, 288. Nall, Robert, 39. Napier, Lady, Letter from. 200. Naples, 157. !Nashville (Tennessee), 59, 200, 240. 264. Nashville American, The. Letter to. 171. National Hotel, 200. National Intelligencer, The, 94, 9.5, 236. National Medical College. 221. National Minute Meti, Letter from, 264. National Union party; see: Union party. 320 INDEX Nations. congress of. 98. Native American party. 93, 94. 95. Naturalization, laws. 65. 95: plan for. 65. Naval, Academy. 272, 277. 280; officers, 144. 175, 220, 238. Navigation, 29, 1.50. Navy. 195. 202; appointments in, 68, 155, 168. 176, 183, 247. 262; Board, 171. 191, 195, 196. 197, 202; Clay on, 77-8; frigates armament,74; Mediterranean Squadron. 71; in Mexican war, 103; officers, 49, 76, 195. 196. 198, 232. 236; retirements from. 190, 191. 192. 194, 202; Secretary of. 44. 123. 146. 190. 236; service in. 76, 14S. 178,. 273. Neal. William. 12. Neale. Richard D.. Letter from, 247. Nebraska, bill. 184. 185. 193; organization if, 184. Negr., biil, 66; colonization, 282; con- tentment. 248; in diplomatic corps, 275; enlistments, 278; frenzy, 185; disposal of into Mlexico, 130. 249; as property, 246; see also: Slaves. Neill, A., Letter from, IiI Neilson. Mrs. George, Letter from, 285. Neilson. G. Crawford, 2S5. Nelein, John, 84. Nlson. John G., 6.5. Nl.on. William, 269, 270. 272; Letter from, 269. -New Albany citizen,. Letter from, 241. New Almiaden Mline. 202, 225. -New England Society (New York, Letter from. 201. New Han.pWhire, 2S3. New Hampshire Literary Society, Letter irom. 217. 'New Haven. 100. New Jersey. legilature, 253-4. 257; poli- tics, 94. 123, 125, 203, 226, 232. N.- OJrleai,, 103, 11s, 1.;1, 185; cholera in. 140; commercial court, 96; expedi- tioitot ubafrom, 174; mannersandcus,- tolws of people, 72; mnint. 277; quarter- master's depot, lOt. New York, 69, 172, 240; citizens' petition, 247, 280; Letters from citizens, 108, 131, 22i0, 240, 244; Clay's standing in, 114, 12t0, 122; Combs's speeches in, 121; /rittenden demonlstration in, 223; elec- tion, 35, 36, 44, 53, 91, 94, 137, 170, 188; excitement, 196; foreigners in, 126; foreigners vote, 126; governor, 93; industrial asmembly, 260; Jackson aban- New York-Continued. doned by, 44; legislature, 186, 251, 258; memorial to Congress, 357; office seekers in Washington, 147; politics, 36, 71, 89, 91, 92, 93, 94, 97, 106, 111, 121, 122, 123, 125, 127, 190, 206, 238, 241, 257, 281, 284; river navigation right, 29; sentiment on political trou- bles, 255, 258; Taylor's standing in 120. 121, 132. New York (City), 70, 71, 84, 85, 100, 127, 128, 131, 144, 151, 175, 218, 220, 272; currency depreciation, 215; Eighth Ward Pioneer Clay Club, 203; fortifica- tions, 225; money derangement, 51; newspapers' influence, 162; political workers, 125; prices, 285. New York and Erie Railroad, pass for president and cabinet, 174; Letter from, 174. New York Daily Times, The, 177, 238. New York Herald, The, influence, 59. New York Illustrated News, The, 235. Newby, John L., Letter from, 189. Newport. David, Letter from, 231. Newport (Rhode Ibland). 17. Newspaper, 21, 40, 42, 67, 162, 173, 177, 199, 204, 211, 227; attack on Kansas question, 221; influence, 162; list of Kentucky American, 288; Taylor es- tablishes, 164, 165; Washington, 140,222. Newton, Albert O., 66; Letter from, 63. Newton, Mrs. Julia, Letter from, 66. Newton, Thomas W., Letter front, 75. Nicaragua, 160, 161, 285. Nicholas, George, 288. Nicholas, Samuel Smith, on abolition, 87, 242; on annexation of territory, 224; on annexation of Texas, 87, 89; ap- pointed chancellor, 93; on Clay, 43; plan for overthrow of democracy, 232; oni influence of border states, 215; invention by, 89, 125; law brief, 288; plan for a national bank, 72; on slavery, 87-88, 184; on the South, 1S4, 246; Iet- ters from, 42, 43, 56, 69, 72, 75, 87, 89, 125, 129, 135, 149,184, 200, 204,214, 215, 216, 217, 220, 221, 224, 231, 232, 233, 236, 240, 242, 246; Letters to, 25, 42, 43, 45, 52, 82, 89, 93, 216, 219, 227, 232, 248. Nicholls, William S., Letter from, 206. Nicholasville citizens, Letter from, 264. "No North, No South," etc., Letter from, 264. Onan, Dennis, 10. Onan, William, 10. Onderdonk, J. A , Letter from, 231. "One of the Working (Cas," Letter from, 262. O'Neal, Hugh, 138. O'Neal, John L., Letter from, 257. O'Neale, Peggy; see: Eaton, Mrs. John Henry. O'Neill, John W, Letter from, 219. Opposition party, Letter from, 229. Oregon, 99, 112, 156, 169; railroad, 115. Orient, Cruise to the, 193. Ormsby, Stephen, 43. Ormsby, , 43. Orth, Godlove, S., 138. Osborne, A. C., Letter from, 260. Osborne, T. H., Letter from, 214. Otey, Dexter, 236. Otis, John, Letters from, 136, 143. Otley, -, 168. Owsley, William, 52, 93, Letter from, 53; Letter to, 46. Oysters. 82. P. Pacific Ocean, 177, 249. Pager, -, 43. Paine, J. W., Letter from, 250. Pakenham, M., 83; Letter from, 83. Panama, 32. Panther Creek (Kentucky), 10. Pardon, 273; President's right to grant, 181. Paris, 157, 199; minister at, 155, 162, 163. Park, G. J., Letters from, 192, 196. Parker, Alexander, Letter from, 24. Parker, Josiah, 224. Parker, Mary, 23, 25. Parmalee, S. N., 59. Parmalee, Theodore N., Letter from, 181. Parol, 270, 273. Pasco, 0. B., Letter from, 276. Patent, by Nicholas, 89. Patrick, Jane, 29. Patriotism, 239, 255, 259, 275. Patronage, 148,151, 153, 247. Patterson, Robert A., Letters from, 145, 207, 242. Patton, Robert, 24. Paul Jones, 181. Paxton, Joseph, Letter from, 242. Payne, H. C., Letter from, 71. Noah, Mordecai Manuel, 39. Noble, James F., Letter from, 242. Noe, Allen T., Letter from, 155. Noe, Robert Crittenden, 156. Noland, C. F. M., Letters from, 54, 108. Noland, , 108. Nolle prosequi in criminal cases, Presi- dent's power to order, 72. Nollen, John, Letter from, 279. Nonimportation act, repeal of, 15. Non-intercourse act, 12. Norfolk (Virginia), 204. North Carolina, 36, 124, 237; legislature, 140; Indians, 174; Union party conven- tion, 234. North Star, Order of the, 218. Northern Bank of Kentucky, 50. Norton, Charles D., Letter from, 108. Norton and McDonald, 71. Nova Scotia, 125. Nullifiers, 253. Nuttall, E. F., Letter from, 252. 0. Oaksmith, Appleton, Letter from, 255. Oath of allegiance, 270, 271, 279. Obannon, Presley N., 20. Obear, Joseph F., Letter from, 209. Ocean, 177, 249; see also Sea. Office, holders, 68,139; seekers, 128, 132, 143, 147, 148, 149, 254; wealth neces- sary for, 15. Officers; see under Army and under Navy. Ogden, David B., Letters from, 128, 147. Ogden, James De Peyster, Letters from, 238, 244, 247, 252, 255, 258, 278. Ogden, J. M., 272. Oglethrope University, 204. O'Hara, Kean, 24, 27. Ohio, 124; on Crittenden's compromise efforts, 250; election, 29, 119, 125, 142, 156, 226, 264; Free-soil party, 127, 130; governor, 120, 123, 124, 125; land, 40; legislature, 80, 129; political cam- paign, 119, 120, 122; politics, 27, 122, 124, 264; sentiment, 91, 119, 242; Taylor's visit to, 122; Whig party, 119, 124, 127, 129. Ohio, 151. Old Dominion Society, Letter from, 236. "Old Kentucky," Letter from, 199. Olds, William, 25. Oliver, Will, Letter from, 143. 52880-13-21 321 ll!JDEX 322 INDEX Pea'e, 250, 252, 262. 264, 266, 287, 288; with Great Britain, 16; with Mexico, 102, 103, 104, 107. Peachy, Dr., -, 55 Pearce, James Alfred. 155; Letters from, 154. Pearson, Edmund B., 28. Pearson, J. E., 28. Pechin, Edmund C., Letters from, 230, 233, 237. Pendergrast, Garrett Jesse, 195, 235; Let- ters from, 190, 195; Letters to, 190, 191. Pendergrast, S. V., Letter from, 235. Pendleton, Edmund, Letter from, 289. Pendleton, George IH., 187-8. Pendleton, John, 116, 289; Letters from, 120, 127, 136, 150, 151, 157, 235. Pendleton, John T., 22; Letter from, 16. Pendleton, Nathaniel Greene, Letter from, 113, 114, 238. Pendleton Academy, 16. Penitentiary, 135. Pennsylvania, cabinet office due, 131, 136; Clay's popularity in, 80; conventions in, 46, 86, 237; favors Crittenden's com- promise, 230, 250; elections, 119, 124, 129; political campaign, 119, 123; poli- tics, 35, 89, 93, 112, 122, 125, 126, 130, 177, 234, 241; protection the issue in, 131; Union party, 233; Whig party, 78, 93, 94, 122, 123, 124, 126, 127; Letter from Whigs, 63. Pennsylvania Railroad Company, 190, 223. Penrose, Charles Bingham, Letters from, 93, 125, 130, 138; Letter to, 93. Pensions, 18, 19, 21, 47, 49, 53, 202. Perigord; ace: Talleyrand. Perkins, Benjamin, 18. Perrine, Dr. -, 70. Perry, John, 18. Perry, Matthew Calbraith, 197. Perry, Oliver Hazard, 18. Perry Monument Association, 228. Personal liberty bill, 247, 255, 256. Pertle, Henry, Letter from, 81. Peters, James, 28. Peterson, Robert E., Letter from, 177. Petigru, James L., 135,136. Peyton, Balie, 64, 74, 86; Letters from, 71, 75, 93, 96, 102, 103, 111, 119, 125, 169, 234, 276, 281; Letter to, 102. Peyton, John, 281. Phelps, Edward J., Letter from, 212. Philadelphia, 72, 75, 195, 220, 231, 264; Board of Trade, 193; Board of Under- writers, 193; Letter from citizens, 213; election, 94; Know-nothing conven- tion, 190, 194; mass meeting endorse compromise resolutions, 254; native Americans, 93; Taylor opposed by citizens, 111; Whigs, 35; Letter from Whigs, 78, 111. Philips, William B., 43. Phillips, A. W., Letter from, 113. Philomathean Society, Letters from, 141, 204. Philosophian Literary Society, Letter from, 289. Phipps, Isaac N., Letter from, 254. Phythian, J. L., 271. Pichon, Thomas Jean, 11. Picketts, -, 39. Pierce, Franklin, 183, 285; fol!owers were dirty gamesters, 183; attitude on Kan- sas question, 189, 196; message, 194. Pierse, A., Letter from, 210. Pike, James S., Letter from, 144. Pilgrim Fathers, 98; Letter from society, 228. Pillow, Gideon Johnson, 204, 205. Pilot, question before Congress, 110. Pilot, The, 62. Pindell, Richard, Letter from, 168. Pindell, Thomas H., Letter from, 18. Pintard, John M., 192; Letter from, 188. Pioneer Clay Club, Letters from, 112, 261. Pirtle, Henry, Letter from, 209. Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania), 127. Pittsburg Landing, 275. Pittsylvania County Whigs, Letter from, 63. Plaster, William, 10. Plattsburg (New York), victory at, 16. Plautz, J. E., Letter from, 234. Pleasant Ridge College, 204. Pleasants, John H., Letter from, 88 Pleasants, Robert, 12. Pleasants, William H., Letter from, 210. Plymouth (Massachusetts), 98. Poague, -, 57. Poindexter, George, 170. Poles, secret society of, 218. Politicians, discontent, 153; leaders, 162; too numerous, 255; ruined the country, 253; societies, 139-140. INDEX Politics. 15; Fur Company's influence on, 168; honesty in, 105; parties, 220, 258; sectional, 198; treachery in, 35; union meeting of all parties at Indi- anapolis, 164; see also: United States, Political Affairs; and also under the vari- oils states. Polk, James Knox, 62, 69, 100, 158; ad- ministration, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 10), 113. 129; alleged agreement with Calhoun, 97; attitude toward G. B. Crittenden, 138, 139, 140, 142; election. 95. 91; message to Scott, 101; attitude on Mexican war, 103; "Polkers" meet- ing in New York, 92; and the tariff, 95; Taylor on, 105; and the Texas question, 96. Polk, M., Letter from, 222. Polia-rdJ EWard, Letter from, 210. Pontifical states, 110. Pooley, Samuel James, Letter from, 282. Pope, John, 33. Pope, John, 102. Pope, Nathaniel, Letters from, 48, 49, 51, 55, 128. Pope Worden, Letter from, 9. Population, 13; increase of, 99. Port, bill, 215; collector of, see: Customs collector. Porter, Agness, 26. Porter, Alexander, 82, 88, 89; Letters from, 49, 51, 52, 55, 60, 65, 79, 86. Porter, Augustus S., Letter from, 225. Porter, Eppa, 9. Porter, Fitz John, Letter from, 283. Porter, Isaiah J., Letter from, 268. Porter, James M., 86,89. Porter, Peter Buel, Letter from, 85. Porter, Thomas, Letter from, 143. Porter, William, 26. Portsmouth (New Hampshire), 264. Portugal, 152, 153. Posey, Thomas, 11. Post office, account, 24; contract, 42; Department, 87, 120, 172, 173, 275; matters, 95; see also: Mail. Postmaster General, 63, 85, 124, 131, 147, 156. Postmasters, 67, 68, 69, 70, 87, 88, 129, 133, 135, 148, 150, 155, 181, 261, 272. Potter, Henrietta E., Letter from, 266. Potter, Woodbury, Letter from, 195. Poulk, Elizabeth, 19. Poumsin. Guillaume Tell Lavall6e, 158. 323 Powell, C., Letter from, 230. Powell, Lazarus Whitehead, 202; Letter from, 181; Letter to, 256. Powell, Levin Myne, Letter from, 183. Pratt, Dundass T., 2.54. Pratt, Thomas George, 144. Pratt, , 203. Preble, W. C. A., 223. Pre-emption law, 55, 71 Prentice, George Denison, 193, 272; Letters from, 213, 269. Prentiss, Sergeant Smith, 52; Letters from, 58, 66, 86, 96, 141. PrentiLs and Guion, Letter from, 86. Presbyterian Church, Second (Balti- more), 62. President, 16, 63, 68, 164, 214, 220, 221, 224, 228, 231, 23.5, 260, 269, 276; Ap- pointments, see: Appointments; as- sumption of power by, 44, 84; cam- paign for, 92, 114, 115, 116, 117, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 181, 190, 192, 194, 198, 199, 200, 221, 240, 241; candidates, 13, 26, 27, 28, 39, 44, 46, 5.5, 56, 59, 74, 85, 94, 104, 105, 106, 108, 109, 191, 196, 199, 200, 2.36, 237; Crittenden suggested for, 74, 75, 95, 97, 100, 102, 104, 105, 113, 117, 129, 134, 167, 180, 181, 184, 185, 189, 191, 193, 194, 195, 197, 215, 218, 222, 227, 229, 230, 233, 236, 237; elec- tion, 17, 28, 30, 33, 49, 64, 74, 103, 12.5, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 132, 133, 134, 136, 137, 141, 142, 181, 183, 244, 260, 261; plan for election of, 261; elector, 111; management of French matters, 46; messages, 159, 194; nomination, 60, 75, 77, 78, 85, 87, 88, 106, 107, 110, 118, 180, 181, 189, 193, 198, 235, 250; patronage, 247; power to order nolle prosequi in criminal cases, 72; The Republic to defend, 165; right to pardon. 181; salary, 261; term, 126, 261; unconsti- tutional acts, 267; veto power, 114; war-making power, 220; see also under Presidents' names. President of France, criticised by Critten- den, 153. Preston, William, Letter from, 159. Preston, William Ballard, 139; Letters from, 115, 133, 145, 148, 157. Preston, William Campbell, 62, 63, 70; Letters from, 89, 92; Letter to, 78. Preston, family history, 60. Prestonsburg (Kentucky), 270. 324 INDEX Price, Andrew F., 27, 45. Price, Rees E., Letter from, 256. Primrose, William, Letter from, 95. Prince, the Old; mee: Clay, Henry. Princeton (Kentucky) citizens, Letter from, 270. Prison, 271, 272; life, 270, 272. Prisoners of war, 83, 273, 274, 277, 278. Privateers, capture, American citizens, 176. Prize, taken, 14. Proclamation, executive, suggested, 235. Proctor, , 182. Professional Teachers' State Convention, Letter from, 46. Property, notes on law of, 288; right of, 254; slaves as, 254. Protection, 129, 143; the issue in Pennsyl- vania, 131; see alo: Tariff. Protest; see under Jackson, Andrew. Proidenee, 52, 54. Providence citizens, Letter from, 264. Provisions, cost, 161. Prunt, P. II., Letter from, 108. Prussia, 135, 148. Puget Sound Agricultural Company, 169. Pump, invention, 125. Purser, Navy, 176, 183, 262. Purviance, Samuel A., 211. Putnam, James O., Letter from, 206. Q. Quakers; see: Friends, Society of. Quarles, James, 25. Quartermaster depot, 101. Quartermaster General, of Army, 239. Quartrill, Thomas, 53. Queen, R. Plunket, 169. Queen, Richard T., Letters from, 169,171. Quicksilver mines fraud, 223. R. Rafinesque, C. S., 29. Railey, Randolph, jr., Letter from, 48; Letter to, 45. Railroads, 167, 169, 190, 193, 202, 223, 271; effect on eastern market., 261; influence of, 256; pass for President and Cabinet, 174. Ralston, Gerard, Letter from, 224. Ramaay, Marion, Letter from, 248. Ramsey, Alexander, Letter from, 138. Ramsey, William T., Letter hfm, 218. Randall, Josiah, 128, 138, 142, 143, 146; Letter from, 75. Randolph, Beverly, 9, 10. Randolph, Edmund, 9. Randolph, John, duel, 32. Randolph, Joseph Fitz, Letters from, 203, 226, 232. Randolph, Theodore F., Letter from, 257. Rankin, William S., Letter from, 218. Rawle, William, Letter to, 10. Rawlings, Edward P., Letter from, 235. Raynor, Kenneth, 196. Read, A. F., 20. Read, John M., Letter from, 272. Reagan, John H., Letter from, 226. Rebellion, Mormon, 180. Reconstruction, 252, 253. Recruits, sent by Abolitionists to Kansas, 199. Rector, William, Letter from, 19. Red River, 199. Redden, Laura C., Letters from, 278, 279. Redds, W. B., 38. Redman, Joseph, Letter from, 211. Redmond, -, 284. Reed, John, 29. Reed, J. H., Letter from, 254. Reed, John M., 13. Rees, Thomas F., 12. Reese, D. A., Letter from, 211. Reese, William A., 133. Reeves, Benjamin H., 67; Letter from, 46. Register of Land Office, 136. Reily, John, Letter from, 48. Reliefs and Anti-Reliefs; see: Kentucky Reliefs and Anti-Reliefs. Representative, United States; see: Con- grew, House of Representatives. Republic, The, 155, 165. 166. Republican party, 245, 246; attitude, 252, 262; caucus, 13; in Congress, 14, 232, 259; errors, 250; principles, 254; repre- sentatives not legally elected, 259. Republicans, Black, 230, 240, 251. Revenue, bill, 79; inspector, 182. Revolution; se: War revolution. Reynolds, James N., Letters from, 100, 190. Reynolds, John, Letter from, 277. Rhode Island, 77, 78, 133. Rice, F. A., Letter from, 244. Richardson, W. P., Letter from, 129. Richie, Robert, Letter from, 111. Richmond (Virginia), 68, 235. INDEX Richmond Whig, The, 56. Riddle, A. N., 45. Riddle, John S., Letters from, 86, 89. Ridgway, R., Letter from, 243. Riggs, George Washington; see: Corcoran and Riggs. Right of search, 221. Riley, Thomas W., Letters from, 216, 234. Rimel, John, 159. Ringgold, Cadwalader, 193. Rio Grande, river, 100. Ripley, Charles, Letter from, 228. Ritchie, David, Letter from, 211. Ritchie, Thomas, 166, 233. Ritchie, W. T., Letter to, 233. Rives, George W., Letter from, 179. Rives, John Cook, 87, 159. Rives, William Cabell, 127, 137,151,155, 157; Letters from, 101, 130, 231, 237. Roads, condition of, 42. Robbins, E. C. D., Letter from, 218. Roberts, John, 17. Roberts, J., 40. Roberts, T. J., 40. Robertson, George, 34; Letters from, 27, 30, 195, 216, 243, 281. Robinson, Benjamin, 14. Robinson, James F., Letters from, 269,271. Robinson, R. M., Letter from, 265. Robinson, Tod, 161; Letter from, 161. Robinson, William, 23. Rochester (New York), 85, 200. Rockwell, John Arnold, Letter to, 225. Rocky Mountains, 282. Rogers, Christopher C., Letter from, 271. Rogers, John A., Letter from, 141. Rogers, William, 27. Roman, Richard, 201. Romeyn, William H., Letter from, 144. Root, Erastus, Letter from, 87. Rose, Frederick H., 218. Rose, Samuel, 13. Rose, William Boscawen, Letters from, 79, 196, 218, 271, 274, 279. Rooebrugh, M. H., Letter from, 217. Roselius, C., 86. Ross, David, 17. Ross, N. M., Letter from, 265. Rough and Ready Club, 142, 145. Rowan, John, 32, 152, 154, 157. Rowan, -, duel, 45. Rowland, John H., Letter from, 273. Rudd, John, 171. Ruffner, W. H., Letter from, 251. 325 Ruggles, Samuel B., Letter from, 225. Rumsey, Edward, 13; Letters from, 74, 122, 228, 280. Rush, Benjamin, Letters from, 148, 157, 170, 260, 271. Rush, John, 148, 157, 163, 170. Rush, Richard, Letters from, 163, 171, 214, 216, 226. Russell, E., Letter from, 257. Russell, John W., 83, 203-4; Letters from 116, 201, 202, 278. Russell, William Henry, 141, 194; Letters from, 71, 140, 173, 179, 191, 202, 213, 273. Russell,-, 21. Russell, -, 97. Russellville (Kentucky), 21; Letters from citizens, 38, 41, 264; Directory, 23; Masonic hall lottery, 17. Russia, 48, 162, 180, 182, 194. Rutter, -, 173. S. Sacketts Harbor (New York), 87, 88. St. Joseph (Missouri), 133. St. Louis (Missouri), 51, 97, 155, 253. St. Mary's College (Baltimore), 109. St. Nicholas Society, Letters from, 229, 281. St. Petersburg (Russia), 48, 162. Salle, George F., Letter to, 253. Saltonstall, Leverett, Letters from, 79, 238. Samuel, E. L., Letter from, 270. Samuel, W. R., Letter from, 214. Samuel, -, 21, 27. Sanders, George N., Letters from, 186, 238. Sanders, L., jr., Letters from, 101, 130. Sanders, N., 30. Sands, Benjamin Franklin, 193, 195; Let- ter from, 191; Letter to, 192. Sandy Valley (Kentucky), 280. Santa Anna, Antonio Lopez de, 104; Let- ter from, 83; Letter to, 82. Sarcophagus, 275. Sargent, Epy, 71. Sargent, John Osborne, Letters from, 145, 203, 207, 215, 223, 229. Sargent, Nathan, Letters from, 80, 85, 154, 222. Sarteges, Comte de, insolence, 181. Satchell, William H., 104. Satire, political, 91. Saunders, -, 44. 326 INDEX Saumer, William, Letter from, 276. Savage, -, 95. Sawyer, Benjamin, I 1. Schaumburg,James W., Letterm from, 158, 215, 284. Schell, Augustus, 220. Schenck, James Findley, Letter from, 178; Letter to, 150. Schenek, Robert Cumming, 178. Schley, Frederick A., Letter from, 79. Schley, William, 62, 81; Letters from, 61, 76, 146, 199, 234. Schlosser (New York), 55. Schools, lottery for Kentucky, free, 54; money received in different states for, 26. Schouler, William, Letter from, 136. Schurz, Carl, 273. Schuylkill Bank, 74, 75, 76. Science, Ringgold's cruise to Orient for, 193. Scott, James, 38. Scott, Joseph, 18, 25. Scott, M. T., Letter from, 23. Scott, Robert, Letter from, 30. Scott, Robert W., Letter from, 219. Scott, William, 86, 87. Scott, Winfield, 100, 112, 181-2, 182, 288; on Army increase and enlistments, 99; Buckner's defense of, 204; Clay's visit to, 103; on Crittenden, 84, 269; Critten- den's influence over, 178; defense of the Union, outlines for, 241, 242; fears war with England, 271; Kans, need of, 196, 197; Letcher banters, 86; on Lincoln's cabinet, 242; medal for Taylor, suggested by, 100; requests to be sent to command army in Mexico, 100; on Mexican war, 102; political strength, 117; quits politics, 188, 230; as presi- dential possibility, 78, 85, 97, 105, 109, 180; advanced rank for, 184, 186; Ritch- ie's correspondence with, 233; on ef- fects of secession, 241; supporters were hypocrites, 183; on Taylor, 101; Taylor on, 99, 101, 104, 107, 108; on Tyler, 246; on Tyler's cabinet, 85; Worth's enmity towards, 109; Letters from, 83, 84, 85, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 107, 184, 186, 188, 204, 230, 231, 233, 241, 242, 269, 271, 282; Letters to, 101, 174, 178, 246. Scott County Union party, Letter from, 284. Scriber, Peter, 143. Scroggs. Gustavus A., Letter from. 232. Sculptor, 148. Sea bottom, invention for examining, 191. Search, right of, 221. Seaman, Henry J., Letter from, 106. Seaton, John, Letter from, 255. Seaton, William Winston, Letters from, 127, 194; set also: Gales and Seaton. Sebree and Johnson, 20. Secession, 142, 159, 163, 233, 234, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250, 252, 254, 256, 257, 258, 259, 260, 261, 263, 265, 266, 267, 268, 280, 283, 288. Sectional feeling, 159, 198, 215, 216, 253, 256, 262, 265, 266. Securities, effect Clay's election would have on, 94. Sedgwick, Theodore, Letter from, 170. Segar, Joseph E., Letter from, 204. Seguin (Texas), 181. Seminole Indian, campaign, 27, 28, 173. Sample, C. D., Letters from. 195, 199. Sample, -, 190. Senators; see: Congress, Senate. Seneca Indians, 68. Sergeant, John, Letters from, 42, 76. Sessions, -, 192. Sevier, Ambrose Hundley, 110. Sevier, E. G., Letter from, 219. Seward, William Henry, attitude toward compromise, 258; philosophy is false, 235; political death, 229; cause of sec- tional feeling, 159; slavery position, 164; speech, 252, 255; vengeance, 272; Letter from, 71; Letter to, 251. Shackelford, B., Letter from, 144. Shaffner, Talliaferro Preston, Letter from, 194, 222. Sharp, James, Letter from, 212. Sharp, John, Co., 23. Sharp, Solomon P., 28; murder of, 31, 32. Shaw, Henry B., 196. Shaw, Joshua, 194. Shelby, Isaac, 10; Letter from, 15. Shelby, Virginia, Letter to, 97. Shelby, -, will, 97. Shepherd, Adam, 9, 12, 14. Shepherd, Peter, 10, 14. Sherman, E. H., Letter from, 236. Sherrard, J. H., 203. Shiloh, battle of, 274, 275, 276. Shipman, Paul R., Letter from, 269. Shirly, G. H., Letter from, 254. Shreve, Levin L., 18. INDEX Shubrick, William Branford, 195. Sickles, Daniel Edgar, 225. Siebert, August, Letter from, 228. Signal Corps, bill organizing, 283. Silver plate, presented to Crittenden, 189. Simmerman, Henry R., 36. Simmerman, John, 36. Simmerman, Peter, Letter from, 36. Simmons, James Fowler, 133; Letters from, 130, 229. Simmons, J. P., Letter from, 167. Simms, Charles, Letter from, 10. Simons, -, 29. Simpkins, J. J., 204. Sims, -, 96. Sioux Indians, 168. Sketches of Lawyers, 236. Slaughter, Gabriel, Letters to, 20, 22. Slaughter, Phil., Letter from, 57. Slavery, 88,108,119,130,135,139,142,168, 171, 180, 181, 184, 187, 192, 195, 207, 212, 224, 231, 237, 254, 255, 256, 260, 263, 264, 267, 270, 274, 287; Bible au- thority for, 230; Blair's attitude to- wards, 159; Clayton's attitude towards, 136, 140, 145; effect on Cobb's election as speaker, 159; question before Con- gress, 162, 245, 263; in District of Co- lumbia, 47, 132; extension of, 205, 213, 214, 217, 223; in Kansas, 196; pamphlet on, 225; schemes for settling question, 136, 164, 243, 244, 246; Seward's atti- tude towards, 164; state control over, 185, 246, 266, 280; Taylor's administra- tion obstacle, 149; Taylor's attitude to- ward, 108, 133, 164; in the territories, 246, 247, 248, 254, 255, 257, 258; in Texas, 89; see also: Abolition and Con- trabands and Emancipation. Slaves, decisions on, 84; deportation, 253; in free states, 230; fugitive, 167, 171, 181, 190, 242, 243, 251, 254, 281; fugi- tive-slave law, 170, 171, 243, 244, 254, 259,260; hire, 21; loan of, 25; presiden- tial nominee as owner of, 195; property right in, 250, 253, 254, 257-8; rightsand privilegesof, 254;sale, 12,25; trade, 245. Slidell, Thomas, 86. Sloan, Mrs. John Q., Letter from, 265. Small, , 183. Smallwood, W. M., Letter to, 241. Smedley, J. L., Letter from, 273. Smith, Andrew, 69. 327 Smith, Buckingham, 180. Smith, Caleb Blood, 131, 137, 140. Smith, D. Howard, Letters from, 173, 218. Smith, Elizabeth, 19. Smith, George, 9, 19. Smith, Gustavus Woodson, 173; Letters from, 91, 157, 184. Smith, Henry M., Letter from, 267. Smith, John, 17. Smith, John, 288. Smith, John Speed, Letters from, 150, 158, 168, 171, 172, 178, 184, 196. Smith, Margaret, 27. Smith, Oliver Hampton, Lettersfrom, 121, 128. Smith, Persifor Frazer, Letter from, 186. Smith, Richard, 20. Smith, Robert H., Letter from, 29. Smith, Truman, 150; Letters from, 120, 121, 122, 124, 134, 156. Smith, William Henry, 286; Letter from, 286. Smith, -, 286. Smyth, T. D., 169. Snag boats, 204. Sneed, Achilles, 20, 24. Societies, political, 139-40. Solomon, H. M., Letter from, 289. Sommerville, R. A., Letter from, 212. South America, 155; patriots, 28; repub- lics, 32. South Carolina, 88; denounced, 54; Massa- chusetts' feeling against, 253; Northern feeling against, 247; political situation in, 122; attitude towards secession, 249; and the tariff, 93. Southard, Henry L., Letter from, 218. Southern Bell, 192, 193. "Southernerand Loverof hisCountry, A," Letters from, 244, 248, 256. Southern Pacific Railroad Company, de- sires favors of Congress, 202; report of directors, 202. Sovereignty, Buchanan's dogma of popu- lar, 204. Spain, affairs of, 18; land grant from, 179; language, 174; laws, 166, 170; military commission in Cuba, 170; minister to, 147, 273; negotiations with, 22; priva- teers capture American barque, 176; subjects mobbed at Key West, 176; United States citizens' claim against, 176. 328 INDEX Spalding, J. W., 155. States, Northern, politics in, 117; not Specimen tubes, 191, 192, 193. patriotic, 79; rupture with South, 164, Speed, Joshua Fry, Letters from, 272, 275, 171, 206,207, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 250, 277. 251,252,253,254, 255, 257, 260, 262, 263, Speed, J. J., Letter from, 248. 266, 268, 279, 282; see algo Union, the. Speed, John S., 160. States, Northwest, 142. Speed, Thomas, Letters from, 18, 66; States, Southern, democratic party in, Letter to, 18. 217; Hayti to invade, 14; interests op- Spencer, John Canfield, 81, 87, 88, 89. posed by Northern democracy, 59; Spirit World, Letter from Clay in, 260. rupture with North, 140, 141, 142, 143, Spoford, E., Letter from, 254. 162, 163, 184, 185, 207, 212, 224, 236, Spoils system, bill against, 58; Critten- 238, 241, 242, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, den's speech against, 58. 249, 250, 251, 252, 253, 254, 255, 256, Spoliation claims, French, 172. 176, 209, 259, 260, 262, 263, 265, 267, 268, 280, 217. 282, 288; see also Confederate States. Sprague, William B., 57; Letter from, 67. States, sovereign, 288. Sprigg, Samuel, Letter from, 131. States, Western, 50, 80, 152, 216, 239, Sproule, Charles, 18. 266-7. Squier, Ephraim George, 160. Statues, for Capitol of United States, 216. Stamp Act, 265. Steel, Adam, 13. Stampoffskie, - , 279. Steel, Curd, 57. Stanard, Robert C., Letter from, 120. Steel, -, 22. Standeford, David, 9. Steele, John, Letter from, 274. Stanley, Edward, Letter to, 169. Steele, L. D., Letter from, 215. Stanner, J. S., Letter from, 139. Stephens, Alexander Hamilton, 124; Starke, - , 86. Letters from, 122, 133, 145. Starkweather, S., Letter from, 77, 124 Stephens, Joseph L., Letter from, 187. Starling, Lyne, Letter from, 275. Stephens, W. Hudson, Letter from, 276. State, Secretary of, 38, 72, 95, 126, 129, Stephenson, Thomas, 176. 131, 136, 141, 142, 143, 144, 147, 154, F Sterling, Edmund L., Co., 25. 161, 168, 176, 177. Stern, Samuel, Letter from, 277. State agricultural colleges, 219. Stevens, Andrew J., Letter from, 266. State papers, importance of, 139. Stevenson, Andrew, 44; Letter to, 55. States, 243, 254, 259, 267; admision of, i Stevenson, Arthur, 112. 135, 139, 142, 237, 251, 254, 256, 258, Stevenson, James, 25. 266, see also: Territories, admisiion of; Stevenson, Thomas B., Letters from, 52, cominissioners to settle national rup- 53, 105, 106, 119. ture, 283; consolidation of certain, 245; Stewart, Charles, Letter from, 216. debts, 61; disputes should be settled Stewart, -, 289. by judiciary of, 251; relief of the, 78; Stinson, Daniel, Letter from, 262. government settlement of, 242; slavery Story, Joseph, disgust with services on in control of, 185, 246, 266, 280. Supreme Court, 96. States, border, and secession, 215, 227, "Stranger, A," Letter from, 270. 230, 242, 243, 244, 248, 251, 252, 255, 257, Stribling, Cornelius Kinchiloe, 195; Let- 261, 264, 265, 266, 280. ter to, 191. States, Central, 216, 242-3, 249. Strother, Hunt, 155. States, Confederate; see: Confederate Struthers, John S., 275; Letter from, 274. States of America. Stuart, Alexander Hugh Holmes, Letter States, Eastern, 152. from, 232; Letter to, 175. States, free, 230, 242, 248, 249. Stuart, Oscar J. E., Letter from, 251. States, Misiippi Valley, 221. Sturge, Joseph, 71. States, New England, 91, 121, 196, 198, Subtreasury, see: United States, treasury. 229, 245, 249. Sugar, tariff on, 79. INDEX Suggett, James M., Letter from, 271. Suit, Samuel T., Letter from, 255. Sullivan, James, 219. Sumner, Charles, 196, 261; Letter to, 261. Sunderland, S. S., 263. Supplies, for Army in Mexico, 101. Supreme Court of United States, ws: United States Supreme Court. Surrender of Monterey, 102. Surveyor general of Oregon, 169. Susquehanna,.218. Sussex County (Delaware), 14. Sutler, Army, 65. Sutter, John Augustus, 128, 203, 222, 223, 228, 229. Sutter, John Augustu", jr., 128. Swan, George T., 656. Swan, James, 12, 14. Swann, R., Letter from, 144. Swann, Thomas T., Letter from, 65. Sweeney, Andrew J., Letter from, 279. Sweringen, James T., Letters from, 106, 200, 221, 222. Swigert, Philip, 191; Letters from, 115, 169. Swoope, P. C., Letter from, 233. Sword, 100. Syracuse (New York), 121. T. Tabb, John, 32. Talbot, -, Letter to, 17. Talbott, Isham, 287. Talbott, Theodore, 106. Talleyrand-Peregord, Charles Maurice de, 11. Tallmadge, Nathaniel Pitcher, 60, 70; on secession, 244; Letters from, 56, 63,137, 244, 251; Letter to, 63. Tammany Hall, mass meeting, 94. Tandy, Willis, 69. Tapscott, Nancy, Letter from, 24. Tapscott, -, 34. Tariff, 28, 41, 43, 77, 78, 79, 80, 90, 93, 94, 95, 100, 125, 126, 129, 155, 215, 235, 239, 261; we alo: Protection. Taxation, 17, 18; bill, 66, 67; tax col- lector, 273, 274; equal, 237; on whisky, 273. Taylor, Benjamin, 17. Taylor, Clay, 113. Taylor, F. L., Letter from, 249. Taylor, James, 24,42. Taylor, Joseph, Letter to, 167. 329 Taylor, Julia M. Dickinson, Letter from, 172. Taylor, J., 289. Taylor, Philip, 17. Taylor, Thomas C., 74. Taylor, William, 39; Letter to, 32. Taylor, William B., 272. Taylor, William H. H., Letter from, 133. Taylor, Zachary, 105, 106, 113, 117, 122, 123, 127, 132, 134, 140, 143, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 153, 154, 156, 157, 138, 167; on acquisition of territory, 110, 113, 121; administration, 127, 129, 130, 131, 135, 136, 138, 140, 141, 144, 145, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 160, 161, 164, 165, 167; appoint- ments, 154, 169; on Army, 49, 99, 103, 107; cabinet, 105, 118, 125, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166; candidacy, 105, 107, 108, 110, 111, 113, 113, 116, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127; character- istics, 147; compromise plan, 166; death, 168, 169; election, 107, 113, 119, 120, 126, 127, 128, 130, 134, 136, 138, 147; enemies to rule or ruin, 145; Frankford requests remains of, 167; French Revo- lution compared to election of, 130; on Harrison's administration, 66; on In- dian treaties, 289; medal and not sword should be presented to. 100; message, 159; in Mexico, 101, 102, 103, 104, 111; reception at New Orleans, 109; to estab- lish newspaper, 164, 165; nomination, 105, 107, 110, 112, 113, 114. 115, 116, 118, 152; opposition to, 110, 111, 113, 120; not a party candidate, 106, 109; political letters published, 117, 119, 120; political status, 106, 107, 108, 109, 114, 116, 130, 134, 139, 164; on Polk's administration, 101, 103, 105, 107; pop- ularity, 110, 112, 114, 122, 123. 126, 130, 137, 144, 145, 152, 160; on Scott, 99, 101, 108; and single term, 126, 140; attitude toward slavery, 108, 133, 164; troubled air, 165; suggested for vice president, 108; Letters from, 49, 66, 99, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 107, 108, 110, 113, 116, 118, 289; Letters to, 101, 131, 146. Taylor,-, 34. Taylor, -, 223. I 330 INDEX 'Taylor Whig, A," Letter from, 129. Taylorsville (Virginia), 62, Teachers' state convention, 46. Tehuantepec treaty, 167, 169, 171, 177, 178. Telegraph, invention, 60; dispatehes, 172. Tener, llugh W., 127. Tennessee, boundary settlement, 21, 22; district attorney, 34; elections, 83, 84, 130, 155, 227; fever in, 57; guberna- torial candidates, 69; for Jackson, 40; politics, 64, 93, 122, 123, 155, 257, 266; secession sentiment, 257, 262, 266, 276; for Taylor, 125; Union party state convention, 234, 240; Whigs, 123, 129, 179; Letter from Whigs, 59. Temple, Benjamin, 13; Letter to, 12. Temple, John B., 126; Letters from, 127, 176, 284 Temple, -, 199. Territories, admission of, 161, 250, 257, see also: States, admission of; govern- ment of, 266; slavery in, 246, 247, 248, 254, 255, 257, 258. Territory, acquisition of, 22, 104, 107, 110, 113, 121, 219, 224, 225, 226, 260, 261. Terry, David S., duel, 228. Texas, 22, 41, 49, 54, 61, 82, 161, 267; Americans aid, 83; annexation, 86, 87, 89, 90, 91, 92, 95, 96, 97, 289; Bank of United States suit against, 117; bound- ary question, 168, 169; colonization, 89; debt, 56, 89, 96; district attorney, 132; Indian trouble, 80; life in, 81; loan, 58, 61; relation with Mexico, 61, 80; mili- tary affairs in, 81, 169; minister from, 60; minister to, 66, 69, 70; patriots, 22; prosperity, 56, 58, 80; seizure of, 22; slavery in, 89; treaty, 138; Whig party, 117. Thalian Society, Letter from, 204. Tharp, William, Letter from, 65. Thayer, James S., Letter from, 246 Thayer, Mrs. M., Letter from, 285. Thickstun, A. J., 47. Thomas, Charles, 239. Thomas, David, 12. Thomas, Henry W., Letter from, 259. Thomas, J., Letter to, 166. Thomas, Jesse B., 22, 23; Letters to, 24, 25, 26. Thomas, Lorenzo, Letter from, 173; Letter to, 186. Thomas, P. E., Letter from, 68. Thompson, James M., Letter from, 6L Thompson, Jerome, 212. Thompson, John B., Letter to, 192. Thompson, J. Edgar, 223. Thompson, Richard Wiggington, Letter from, 125. Thompson, Smith, 87. Thompson, Waddy, 63, 83; Letters from, 83, 109, 113, 120, 153; Letter to, 82. Thompson, W., Letter from, 174. Thompson, -, 21. Thomson, James W., Letter from, 62. Thomson, Samuel H., 46. Thornton, H., 134, 137. Thornton, Lucy, Letter from, 57, 134, 281. Thornton, Seth Barton, 101. Thornton, Thomas T., 39. Thornton, Williams, and Thornton, Let- ter from, 225. Thrasher, J. B., Letter from, 188. Thurston, Charles M., Letter from, 99. Thurston, P., 13. Tilford, James, 15, 20; Letter from, 20. Tilford, John, 15, 50; Letter from, 52, 53; Letters to, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53. Tippecanoe, battle of, 216. Tippecanoe Club, Letter from, 62. Tobacco, Sale of, 28, 289. Todd, Charles Scott, 66, 161, 277; Letters from, 122, 162, 168, 180, 182, 200, 202, 214, 262. Todd, Gideon T., 230. Todd, Harry I., Letter from, 115. Todd, John, 9. Todd, John, Letters to, 26, 28. Todd, John H., 22; Letter from, 18; Let- ters to, 18, 19, 20. Todd, John Payne, 154. Todd, John W., 267. Todd, L. B., Letters from, 201, 273, 274. Todd, Maria K., Letters to, 33; see also: Innes, Maria; and Crittenden, Maria K. Todd, Robert, 9. Todd, Thomas, 14, 20, 32. Todd, W. M., Letter from, 257. Todd County citizens, Letter from, 84. Tomason, William, 42. Tompkins, Christopher, Letter from, 14. Tompkins, Patrick W., Letter from, 138. Tonawanda Indians, 109. Toombs, Robert, 122; on slavery, 132, 142, 164; speech, 216; on preservation of Union, 183; Letters from, 122, 124, 126, 132, 139, 142, 152, 164, 173, 182, 183, 187; Letter to, 183. INDEX Topographical, officers, 83. Towle, George M., Letter from, 217. Townsend, Edward Davis, Letter from, 227. Townsend, Reuben, Letter from, 253. Trabue, Charles C., Letter from, 172. Trade, 12, 98, 256, 288. Train, George Francis, Letter from, 183. Train, Samuel F., 183. Transylvania Botanic Garden Company, 29. Transylvania University, 30. Travel, cost of, 48. Travers, William H., Letter from, 109. Treason, trial for, 170. Treasury, Secretary of the, 51, 129, 131, 132, 134, 135, 136, 142. Treasury, United States; see: United States Treasury. Treat, Samuel, Letter from, 275. Treaties, 288; see also: United States, Treaties. Trigg, William H., Letter from, 99. Trimble, David, 32; Letters from, 29, 36. Trimble, Robert, 32; Letter from, 35. Triplett, Robert, 189; Letter from, 150. Triplett, Thomas, 42. Trollope, Anthony, 271. Trowbridge, Charles A., Letter from, 120. Troy, -, 203. Tucker, Beverly, Letter from, 184. Tucker, Nathaniel Beverly, Letters from, 55, 63. Turkey, 238; war, 28. Turnbull, William, 204. Turner, Squire, 115. Turner, Thomas, Letter from, 109. Turner, W. S., Letter from, 273. Turner, -, 26, 171. Turnpike bill, Maysville, 39. Tuthill, Louisa C., Letter from, 180. Tuttle, Moses, 29. Tuyman, Buford, Letter from, 276. Tyler, B. O., Letter from, 208. Tyler, H. A., Letter from, 212. Tyler, John, 9, 13. Tyler, John, 34, 72, 78, 79, 89; administra- tion, 70,77; ambition, 74; assumption of power, 84; attitude toward Bank bill, 72, 73; Cabinet, 70, 72, 73, 74, 75, 78, 79, 80, 83, 84, 85; Clay on, 77; impeachment proposed, 79; Letcher on, 77, 78; nom- inations rejected by senate, 88; Scott 331 Tyler, John-Continued. on, 83; Tallmadge compared with, 60; attitude toward tariff bill, 79, 80; atti- tude toward Van Buren, 85, 87; vetoes, 73, 78, 80, 82; attitude toward Whig party, 76; Letter from, 217. Tyler, Joseph C., Letter from, 208. Tyler, Oscar, Letter from, 209. U. "Uncle Tom," diary like sheet of, 277. Underwood, Joseph Rogers, 57-8, 176; Letters from, 23, 139, 181, 228, 268; Letter to, 175. Underwood, Warner L., Letters from, 131, 221. Union (the), 74, 199, 256, 261, 268, 272; border states to save, 251, 252; Calhoun solicitous of breaking, 159; Crittenden on, 142, 258; Crittenden's efforts to save, 196, 216, 249, 251, 253, 254, 257, 260, 261, 265, 268, 287; dissolution of, 135, 143, 251, 253; divided forever, 267; Georgia and, 249; hope for, 255, 258, 259, 267; Kansas question and, 196; Ken- tucky and, 265, 266, 268; Mississippi valley and, 221; Missouri compromise and, 245; patriotism to, 251, 272, 275; preservation of, 130, 183, 188, 242, 243, 245, 247, 248, 249, 252, 256, 264; preservation, schemes for, 242-3, 280; Scott and, 188, 241; effect of secession on, 241; state of, 230, 251; Toombs on, 142, 183; see also: Secession and States, Northern and United States. Union and Jefferson Societies, Letter from, 43. Union Literary Society, Letter from, 39, 204. Union men, recommend discontinuance of Civil War, 288. Union party, 112, 231, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 239, 240, 241, 246, 250, 255, 268, 277; clubs, 238; committee, 230, 234, 239; convention, 234, 235, 237, 238; nominees, 237, 238; organization, 230, 232, 233; outlook, 241. Union Philosophical Society, Letter from, 38. Union ticket, suggested, 112. United Americans, Letter from Order of, 223. 332 INDEX United States, 116, 259; accounts with, United States-Continued. 190,203,225, 227;affairs, 246,286; affairs 269, 270, 276, 284, 287; populatioi in- compared to those in Texas, 58; agents, creae, 99; public men lack patriotism, 201,202;Army,.ee:ArmyUnited8tates; 259; rights of citizens, 256; relation to bank, 18, 24, 30, 44, 51, 70, 72, 73, 86, 93, seceding state, 244; Supreme Court, 21, 96, 117, 286; bonds, 169; boundary re- 22, 66, 74, 76, 84, 86, 96, 96, 98, 99, 100, port, 218, 220; Canada will be annexed 134, 140, 177, 187, 188, 192, 193, 196, to, 135; circuiteourt, 170, 180, 299; citi- 201, 223, 227, 229, 260, 265; Supreme zens' claim against Spain, 176; citizen Court justices, 32, 38, 87, 88, 89, 90, (American) imprisoned in Austria, 198; 182, 184; trade with England, 98; claims against, 27, 28, 42. 47, 49, 50, 65, Treasury, burned, 42; deficiency, 77, 110, 138, 148, 157, 16-2, 163, 170, 176, 24; estimate, 221; notes, 247; pecu- 177, 178, 179, 180, 181, 182, 194, 197, 200, lations, 34; subtreasury, 56, 69, 82; 202,213,214, 215,217, 224, 235, 238,281, Treaty, with Denmark, 32; with 289; Coast Survey, 225; Constitution, France, 11; with Great Britain, 10, see Constitution, United States; con- 80, 112, 183, 289; with Guatemala, suls, see: Consuls, United States; course 32; with Indians, 289; with Mexic,, towards England and France, 13; Crit- 108, 113, 156, 167, 169, 170, 171, 177, tenden's services claimed by, 146; cus- 178, 181: with Texas, 92, 138. toms statistics, 239; debt, 239, 251; dis- See also: Union, the. trict attorneys, 34, 71, 86, 128, 131, 132, 168, 223; division into republics, 233, v. 242, 251, 252, 260; documents, 200; duty f to, 261; emigrants to, 65, 151; financial Van Aken, Enoch, Letter from, 255. system, 52; foreign affairs, 150; foreign Van Buren, John D., Letter from, 261. mieion, 150; France's breach with, 46, Van Buren, Martin, 54, 85, 92; adminis- 147, 157, 158; funds deposited with Ken- tration, 68; candidacy, 44, 91; and tucky, 52; Great Britain (England) con- Clay, 56, 92; Crittenden's visit to, 60; treated with, 224; Gre-at Britain's policy Jackson supports, 64; visit to Ken- toward public sentiment in, 171; in- tucky, 77, 78; Letcher on, 78; Loco- demnity due Mexico, 171; interference focos may nominate, 86; message, 52, in European politics, 154; interference 53, 65; minister to Great Britain, 41; with Texas, 89; internal improvements, opposition to. 54, 59, 59-60, 61, 89; 18. 60, 66, 67, 155, 199; land, see: Land, party. 46, 61, 62. 88, 92, 121; popularity, public; laws published, 173; lawsuits, 43, 59, 123; retirement, 65; Tyler hoe. 40, 93, 188, 190, 194, 222, 286, 289; mar- tile to, 87; Wright comparsd with, 93. shal, see: Marshal, United States; Mexi- Vance, Joseph, 32; Letters from, 121, 125, co's infamous undertaking against, 171; 127. ministers in Europe, 148; mint, 277; Vance, Samuel, 21. Nicaragua difficulty with England, Van Derbilt, Cornelius, Letter from, 198. 160, 161; payment of states' debts, 61; Vanderbilt, William Henry, Letter from, peace with Great Britain, 16; 208. People, conventions of, necessary, Vzanderbill, 198, 274. 246; and Crittenden's compromise, Van Doren, J. L., 46. 246, 249, 252, 253, 256, 258, 259; op- Van Dorn, Earl, 106. posed to cabinet administration, 154; Vanmeter, Isaac, 17. may choose government, 111, 153; Vanmeter, Jacob, 17. national issues should be voted upon Van Rensselaer, Solomon, Letter from, 88. by, 246; sentiment of, 244; slave Varnum, Joseph B., jr., Letter from, 214. question should be settled by direct Vermont, 244. appeal to, 246; Vest, John J., 26, 27. political affairs, 38, 89, 94, 96, 107, 157, Veto power, 114. 166, 184, 198, 199, 205, 216, 219, 231, 236, Vice President, 13, 35, 40, 105, 108, 180, 241, 253, 255, 256, 257, 259, 260, 263, 268, 1 196, 197, 238, 239. INDEX Vicksburg (Mississippi) citizens, Letter from, 58. Victoria, Queen, Letter from, 51. Vienna (Austria), 77, 163. Vigilance committee in California, 198. Vinton, Samuel Finley, 170. Virginia, 11, 48, 91, 157, 189; anxiety in, 231; Letter to citizens, 124; Confed- erate troops in, 280; conventions, 86, 234, 235, 265, 258, 263, 264; Declaration of Independence, 55; election, 44, 58, 130; Jackson abandoned by, 44; land grant, see: Randolph, Beverly, and Ran- dolph, Edmund, and Henry, Patrick; map, 278; political campaigns in, 120, 124; politics, 36, 46, 59, 90, 189; press, 59; seal, 9, 10; feeling against seces- sion, 250; United States senators, 50, 194; University of, 141; warningofdele- gates in Congress from, 258; Whigs, 86, 143; Wise's influence in, 88. Virginia General Assembly, Letter from, 262. Volunteer; see under Army. Voorhes, John R., Letter from, 206. Votes, foreigners, 126; purchase of, 199. W. Waddell, William Coventry H., Letter from, 38. Wadsworth, William Henry, Letter from, 199. Wait, David, 10. Walden, A. T., 111. Walden, -, 182. Waldron, -, 57. Walker, David, 27. Walker, D. S., Letter from, 142. Walker, Jacob W., 21. Walker, J. C., Letter from, 146. Walker, John J., 137. Walker, J. W., Letter from, 274. Walker, Martin, 32. Walker, Robert John, 101; circular letter from, 109; Letter to, 168. Wall Street, effect of 1844 campaign upon, 94. Wallace, Perkins, Letter from, 244. Wallace, Samuel M., 27; Letter from, 27. Wallace, Thomas H., 58. Wallace, William, 60. Waller, A. B., Letter from, 173. Wailer, Will S., 28. 333 Walsh, - , 161. Walton, Alexander, Letter from, 218. I Walworth, Reuben Hyde, 90. War, comments on, 247, 279, 2S8; civil, see: Civil war; of eighteen twelve, 13, 14, 15, 45, 50, 69, 196, 220, 274, 277; French Revolution, 130; with Great Britain probable, 220, 271; in Holland, 10; making power in President, 220; Mexican, see: Mexico, war with; Revo- I lutionary, 18, 31, 50, 57, 110, 202, 217, 219, 224, 235; Secretary of, 49, 51, 52, 56, 64, 68, 86, 89, 100, 101, 102, 103, 105, 194, 241, 250-1, 277. Ward, B. W., Telegram from, 246. Ward, F. T., Telegram from, 246. Ward, J. Iurbin, Letter from, 119. Ward, Matthew F., 151, 186, 187; Letters from, 185, 186, 189. Ward, Robert J., Letters from, 168, 186, 189; Letter to, 189. Ward, Robert J., jr., 187. Ward, William, 69. Warden, of penitentiary, 135. Warehouse, 19, 98, 168. Warner, E. H., Letter from, 280. Warner, George, Letter from, 237. Warner, William A., 278. Warren, Charles H., Letter from, 98. Warren, Reuben B., Letter from, 109. Warrington, Lewis, Letter from, 150. Washington, George, 112; birthday cele- bration, 111, 180, 271; farewell address, 201, 260, 271; sarcophagus, 275. Washington, George Corbin, Letter from, 132. Washington, G. P., Letter from, 192. Washington, John T., 203. Washington, Lewis W., Letter from, 201. Washington, D. C., 17, 33,42,44,56,61,72, 77, 103, 109, 141, 145, 147, 156, 157, 165, 166, 167, 172, 201, 212, 219, 234, 256, 275, 277, 279, 281; affairs at 16, 38, 81, 113, 154, 158-9, 162, 167; assembly ball, 57; mixed marriages, 277; proposed news- papers, 140, 222; surrender, 16; scheme for statues at, 216; see also: District of Columbia. Washington and Taylor Union, Letter from, 127. Washington Literary Society, Letter from, 47. Washington Union party, 230. 334 INDEX Watkins, John A., Letters from, 245, 266. Watkins, T. W., Letter from, 255. Watson, Edward, 162, 163. Watson, E.. Letter to, 71. Watson, P. HI., Letter from, 277. Watson,-. 75. Watson,-, 182. Wayne, Henry C., Letter irom, 239. Wayne, James M1., letter from, 284. Weaver, Augustus, Letter from, 90. Webb, James Watson, 131; Letters from, 135, 136; Letters to, 129, 133. Webster, Daniel, 59, 82-3, 85, 87, 94, 100, 127, 170, 177; admisions, 207; atti- tude, 89, 91, 132; as a cabinet officer, 74, 75, 79, 80, 132, 135, 136, 170, 177; certificate, to document, 51, 55, 69; and Clay, 48, 70, 72, 85; clique, 84; Crittenden on, 46, 161; efforts to defeat bank bill, 72; envy, 164; invective against Ingersoll, 99; Letcher on, 73, 77; opinion erroneous, 72; Scott doubts intentions, 84; speech, 121; Letters from, 61, 82, 83, 174, 178; Letters to, I 83, 170, 172, 180. Weed, Thurlow, 131, 250, 259; Letter from, 90. Weir, II. L., 29. Weir, James, 29; Letters from, 189, 277. Weir, William R., 9. Weiseger, Daniel, 14, 26. Wells, Robert W., 187. Welsh, Ashbel, Letter from, 265. West, William, 21, 23; Letter from, 19. West, William R., 19. West Liberty (Kentucky), 270. West Point Military Academy, 35, 36, 84, 91, 107, 158, 160, 162, 163, 164, 1S5, 170, 173, 174, 176, 206, 223, 266, 268, 277, 285. Western Reserve, 121. Western Review, The, 26. Westervelt, Harmon C., Letter from, 70. Westwood, Henry Clay, Letter from, 220. Wetherill, John P.. Letter from, 138. Wever, C. W., Letter from, 222. Wheaton, Henry, 35. Whelpley. James Davenport, Letters I from, 171, 172. UWhetmore. Robert H., Letter from, 71. Whig Mechanics of Nashville, 59. Whig party, 46, 54, 58, 59, 60, 62, 63, 64, 71. 73, 74. 75, 76, 78, 79, 80, 85, 86, 87, 89, 91, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 104, 105, 106, 108, 109. 110. 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 117, 118, 119, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 129, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 143, 152. 156, 160, 164, 179, 181, 183. 198, 207, 208; in Congress, 51, 73, 74, 187; conventions, 55, 62, 63, 82, 83, 85, 92. 110, 114, 117, 123, 140, 143, 180, 235; victory, 53, 65, 84, 93, 103. 111. 126. 127. 237. Whig Society of South llanover College, Letter from, 45. Whiskey, 225, 226, 273. 284. White, Addison. Letter from, 113. White, David, Letter from, 28. White, Hugh Lawson, 46, 150; Letter from, 57. White, John, 70, 90; Letters from, 69, 79, 80. White. Joseph L.. 107. 108; Letters from, 97, 106, 107, 108. White, Joseph M.. Letter from, 52. White,-, 35. Whiting, Mrs. J. B., Letter to, 48. Whiting. William B., Letters from, 197, 242. Whittlesey, Elisha, Letters from, 175, 213, 228, 245. Whitworth, George F., 46. Whitworth, Thomas, Letter from, 255. Wickliffe, Charles Anderson, 45, 63, 64, 85; Letters from, 37, 45, 54, 164. Wickliffe, Daniel Carmichael, 211; Let- ters from. 223, 266. Wickliffe, Robert, 23, 25, 64, 65, 66, 67, 69, 71; Letter from. 57. Wicklliffe, Robert, jr., 63-4, S4, 85. Wickliffe, -, 28. Wickliffe family, 25. WVigg, William Hazzard, Letter from. 235. Wight, 0. W., Letters from, 260, 263. Wilcox, Andrew J., Letter from, 266. Wilcox, Samuel, 27. Wiley, -, 26. Wilkes, Benjamin G. S., 263. Wilkins, William, Letters from, 183, 246. Wilkinson, Robert, 25. Wilkinson, 8., Letter from, 62. Will, J., letter from, 213. Willard, Emma, Letter from, 263. INDEX Willcox, Lyman G.. Letter from, 209. William and Mary College students, 42; Letters from, 56, 58. "William Tell," Letter from, 287. Williams, George W., Letters from, 104, 108. Williams, James 11., 258. Williams, John Howard, Letter from, 209. Williams, John W., Letter from, 129. Williams, Moses B., Letter from, 263, Williams, M. J., Letter from, 240. Williams, Nathaniel F., Letter from, 217. Williams, Rufus K., Letter from, 256. Williams, Sherod, Letter from, 159. Williams, William R., Letter from, 236. Williams, -; see: Thornton, Williams, and Thornton. Williamsburg (Virginia), 42, 55. Williamson, A. C., Letter from, 197. Williamson, Brainerd, Letter from, 207. Williamson, R. H., Letter from, 239. Willis, Jonathan, 27. Willis, William T., Letter from, 37. Willis, -, 41. Wills, 12, 18, 67, 97, 152, 154. Wilmot Proviso, 106, 161. Wilmoth, W. R., Letter to, 13. Wilson, A. L., Letter from, 193. Wilson, David, Letter from, 254. Wilson, George, Letter from, 197. Wilson, Henry, 233; Letter to, 230. Wilson, James, 24. Wilson, John S., Letter from, 191. Wilson, Samuel, 11. Winchester (Virginia) citizens, Letter from, 203. Wines, 74. Wing, Charles F., Letter from, 188. Wing, Freeman, Letters from, 98, 99, 100, 102, 103, 105, 106, 117, 118, 119, 125, 131, 153, 155, 164, 165, 189, 204. Wingate, Thomas S., Letter from, 55. Winston, James, Letter from, 133. Winston, William D., Letter from, 213. Wintersmith, Charles G., 39. Wintersmith, R., Letter from, 180. 335 Winthrop, Robert Charles, on slavery, 245; speeches, 180; Letters from, 134, 167, 175, 180, 181, 193, 196, 197, 198, 215, 220. Wirt, William, 40. Wisconsin, 71, 133. Wise, Henry Alexander, 88, 89, 189. Wolfe, Nathaniel, Letter from. 269. Woll, John Ellis, 198. Women, American, 263. Woodbridge, William, Letters from, 97, 115, 120; Letter to. 119. Woodford County citizens, Letters from, 48, 57. Woodruff, S. E., Letter from, 249. Woodruff, William E., 279. Woods, Harry (Henry), 211; Letter from, 209. Worth, William Jenkins, 102, 104, 109, 112. Worthington, Thomas T., 32. Wright, Annie, 169. Wright, B. H., Letter from, 263. Wright, Joseph A., Letter from, 164. Wright, John C., Letter from, 142. Wright, J. W., Letter from, 216. Wright, Silas, 56, 93. Wymer, George, 29. Wyse, William A., Letter from, 179. Y. Yankee abolitionists, 86. Yantis, J. M., Letter from, 268. Yellott, Coleman, Letter from, 150. Yellow fever, on Suquehanna, 218. Yerger, George S., 202; Letter from, 98. Young, Bryan R., Letter from, 158. Young, St. Clair, 44. Young, William D., 45, 48, Young, -, 29. Young Men's Association of Buffalo, 108. Young Men's Literary Association, Letter from, 216. "Young Sucker, A," Letter from, 219. Z. Zetegathian Society, Letter from, 262. 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