; iiNnih;! illiiirhtUlli HUIIJII]llllll|ll||||'llllllllllllllillll|ll|ih,iliiM^^^^^^^^^^^ FROM THE^ UNITED STATES dbVERNMENT THROUGH THE r SUPERINTENDENT OF DOCUMENTS .kZS%2.Z !.1../X.J..it.. g 506 Rev. Stat, prohibits the withdrawal of this book for home use. 9730 Cornell University Library Z6616.V22 U58 calendar of , the papers of M^ 3 1924 029 601 204 olln Cornell University Library The original of this book is in the Cornell University Library. There are no known copyright restrictions in the United States on the use of the text. http://www.archive.org/details/cu31924029601204 MARTIN VAN BUREN, From the painting by Daniel Huntington, in the Capitol at Albany. U LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CALENDAR OF THE PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN PREPARED FROM THE ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPTS IN THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS BY ELIZABETH HOWARD WEST. DIVISION OF MANUSCRIPTS WASHINGTON GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 1910 F5 L. C. card, 10-35009 For sale by The Scpbeintbndent of Documents Government Printing Office Washington, D. C. Price $1.00 OONTEl^TS. Page. Prefatory note 5 Chronology , 7 Signs and abbreviatione 9 Calendar of the papers 11 Enata 663 Index 665 3 PREFATORY IsTOTE. The Van Buren papers listed in the present calendar consist of state papers, correspondence, notes, etc., of Martin Van Buren, col- lected by himself, for the most part, as current files, or, in his later life, as material for his Autobiography. There ar§ many gaps, due in part to his self-confessed inattention to the care of his papers; in part to his practice of keeping his files within manageable limits by destroying correspondence deemed of little value; in part, no doubt, to the importunities of autograph hunters, before and after his death. With the exception of trifling additions by purchase, they were acquired by the Library of Congress in 1904 and 1905 through the valued gift of Mrs. Smith Thompson Van Buren and Dr. Stuyvesant Fish Morris, who had inherited them from Smith Thompson Van Buren, the son and literary executor of the President. The preliminary work on the calendar was done by Worthington Chauncey Ford, now of the Massachusetts Historical Society, while Chief of the Division of Manuscripts; and it has been completed by Miss Elizabeth H. West, an assistant in this division. Gaillard Hunt, Chief Division of Manuscripts. Herbert Putnam, Librarian of Congress, Washington, November, 1910. 5 OPIEO^OLOGT OF MAETIN" YAW BUEEN 1782-1862 1782 Dec. 5. Bom at Kinderhook, Columbia County, New York. 1796 Law-student with Francis Sylvester, Kinderhook. 1802 Law-student with William P. Van Ness, New York. 1803 Admitted to the bar. Partnership with James J. Van Alen, Kinderhook. 1807 Admitted as a counselor of the Supreme Court. 1808 Surrc^te of Columbia County. 1812 State Senator. 1815 Attorney-general of New York. 1821 United States Senator. 1829 Secretary of State. 1831 Minister to England. 1832 Rejected by the Senate. Elected Vice-President of the United States. 1836 Elected President of the United States. 1840 May. Nominated for re-election. 1841 In retirement at Lindenwald, his country-seat, near Kinderhook. 1844 Apr. 20. The Texas annexation letter. May. Defeated for nomination by the Baltimore Democratic-Republican Con- vention. 1848 Aug. Nominated at Buffalo as the Free-soil candidate for the presidency. 1862 July 24. Died at Lindenwald. 7 SIG]S"S AI^D ABBEEYIATIOIifS. A. D. Autograph document. A. D. S. Autograph document, signed. A. Df. Autograph draft. A. Df. S. Autograph draft, signed. A. L. Autograph letter. A. L. S. Autograph letter, signed. A. N. Autograph note. A. X. S. Autograph note, signed. [ ] Informationsuppliedfromasourceotherthanthedocumentortheauthor's indorsement. . . . Omissions. (?) Doubtfiil. Similar entry. C. Approximately. 9 CALENDAR 1703 Van Buren, Martin Cornelesse. Manor of Rensselaerwick, Ape. 10. [N.Y.]. Will. Copy. 4 p. (With: Van Buren to Van Buren, 1845, Mar. 26). 1712/3 Van Buren, Tobyyas. Albany. Receipt for legacies from Feb. 18 Peter Van Buren under the above will. Copy. 1 p. (With: Van Buren to Van Buren, 1845, Mar. 26). 1776 Town of Lansingburgh and Patent of Stone Arabia, [N. Y.] Mat 22 Freemen, freeholders, and inhabitants. "Gen- eral association." Copy. 1 p. "A true copy of the original association paper drawn this 15th of June 1775 per me Ch's Tillman town clerk." . Newspaper clipping. (Both with: Lan- sing to Van Buren, 1839, Aug. 8). 1783 United States and Great Britain. Treaty of peace ("of [Sept. 3] Paris ' ') . Art. 2, on the United States boundary (extracts). Copy. 3 p. (With: Van Ness to Gallatin, 1829, Jan. 3). [1787 [Franklin, Benjamin. Philadelphia]. Speech in the Fed- Sept. 17] eral Constitutional Convention at the conclu- sion of its deliberations. Copy. 2 p. (Re- porter's synopsis, with introductory comment. Gf: Smyth, Life and writings of Benjamin FranMin, IX, 607; etc.) [1789 United States Congfress. "An act for the establishment and Aug. 7] support of lighthouses, beacons, buoys, and public piers" (bill and amendments). Copy. 4 p. (With: Van Buren, Notes, 182-). 1793 Jefferson, [Thomas. Philadelphia]. Report to the House Dec. 16 of Representatives on British laws on American trade with the British West Indies. Copy. 3 p. 1794 Randolph, Edmund. [Philadelphia]. To John Jay, [Phil- May 6 adelphia]. Extract of instructions on commerce between the United States and the British West Indies. Copy. 1 p. ll 12 LIBRABY OF CONGRESS 1794 Jay, John. pLondon]. Extract of a treaty-projet pre- Sept. 4 sented by John Jay to Lord Granville. Copy. 3 p. [1799] [Hamilton, Alexander. New York. To Jonathan Day- ton, Philadelphia?]. On the powers of Congress in regard to internal improvements. Copy (extracts). 8 p. (With: Hamilton to Van Buren, 1826,Dec. 26; printed: Liodge's Hamilton, Federal ed. X, 329 f.) 1801 Van Ness, Abraham I., and others. Notice of an election Sept. 26 of a representative in Congress from the Sixth Dis- trict [Columbia and Eensselaer counties], Octo- ber 6-8, at the houses of Abraham Van Buren, Medad Butler, and Nathan Deyo. D. S. of Van Ness, and five others. 1 p. (On the back are a marriage-record and a memorandum in regard to it.) 1802 Van Ness, John P[eter]. Washington. To Martin Van Jan. 6 Buren, New York. Receipt of letters of Decem- ber 3 and 27; his constant anxiety; advice as to conduct, and warning against idleness and vice ; advantages of society and the theatre ; want of cash prevenis his making an advance; his seat in Congress assured. A. L. S. 6 p. 1802 Van Bnren, Martin, Junior. New York. To Francis Dec. 12 Sylvester, Einderhook, [N. Y.] Report on taxes on lands in Oneida and Herkimer counties; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1803 Hogeboom, John C. Albany. To Martin Van Buren, Mar. 14 New York. Receipt of letter of February 11; RepubHcan principles and independence of judgment; regrets Col. Burr's conduct; bills for equahzing and increasing the wards in New York City, and extending the right of suffrage; bank projects; accounts with Montanye, etc. A. L. S 3 p. 1803 Van Alen, John J; [Kinderhook]. To Martin Van Buren, May 26 New York. Answering his letter of May 18, re- questing a loan. A. L. S. 1 p. 1803 Spencer, Ambrose. Albany. To Gideon Granger, [Wash- OcT. 25 ington]. Recommending Robert James Liv- ingston for the New York post-office, vacant by Baumann's death. Copy. 1 p. 1803 Nov. 3 1803 Nov. U 1804 Feb. >)•■> PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 13 Van Ness, John P[eter]. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, New York. Want of money and extra- ordinary expense of living; cash out of his power; offers a note. A. L. S. 3 p. Van Ness, John P[eter]. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, New York. Cannot advance any cash, but his credit is at Van Buren's service; dis- appointments and lawsuits. A. L. S. 2 p. Van Ness, W[illiam] P[eter]. [New York]. To Martin Van Buren, Junior, Kinderhook, [N. Y.] Kumor that Van Buren has become a zealous advocate for the Clintonian party ; Burr an intended vic- tim of villainy and persecution; asks for reasons of his decision; advice. A. L. S. 2 p. 1804 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. [Kinderhook]. To William P. M\n- 13 Van Ness, [New York]. His position as to Burr; purity of intentions and motives; discussion now cannot produce good results; has been much abused by friends of Van Ness. A. Df. S. 2 p. 1804-1808 V[an] Buren, M[artin] and [James J.] Van Alen. [Kinder- hook]. Accounts with the proprietors of the Great Possession. A. Df. of Martin Van Buren. 2 p. 1805 Van Alen, [James J.] and [Martin] Van Buren. Kinder- Mar. 19 hook. "Statement of Van Alen and Van Buren's business from commencement of firm until March 19th, 1805." Df. 6 p. 1806 Madison, [James. Washington]. Instructions to Monroe May 17 and Pinckney on negotiations relative to Ameri- can trade with British colonies. Copy (extract) in Martin Van Buren's hand. 2 p. (With: Jef- ferson, Report, 1793, Dec. 16.) 1806 V[an] Schaack, P[eter]. [Kinderhook]. To Martin Van Oct. 28 Buren, [Kinderhook]. Acknowledging Van Buren's notice on behalf of the representatives of Robert Van Deusen ; shares of patentees to be liquidated; arrangements as to the share of Johannis Van Deusen in litigation ; etc. A. L. S. Ip. 1806 Jackson, James, ex dem. John L. Van Alen, Jr. and others Nov. 19 V. John Stiles, Harmen Vosburgh, and John A. Vosburgh. New York Supreme Court, Novem- 14 LIBBAKY OF CONGEESS Jackson, James — Continued. ber term. Plea of trespass and ejectment of farm by Francis Silvester, attorney for James Jackson; with notice by John Stiles (Nov. 19) to Harmen Vosburgh and Jphn A. Vosburgh to defend the suit. Copy. 3 p. 1807 Van Ness, W[illiam] P[eter]. [New York]. To Martin Feb. 21 Van Buren, Kinderhook. On the settlement of the estate of Van Ness's father; requirements of the New York law for bonds of legatees; Van Alen's application; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. 1807 Jenkins, E[lisha. Albany ?] To Martin Van Buren, Kin- Apr. 22 derhook. Receipt of his letter of the 18th; will buy note at bank ; assault of Solomon Van Rens- selaer upon himself and Judge Taylor in conse- quence of Republican resolutions in defence of [Thomas Addis] Emmet and [Edmond Charles ?] Genet from assaults of Federalists; expected majorities for Tompkins. A. L. S. 2 p. 1807 Vosburgh, Abraham, and John A. Penal bill [bond] from Nov. 13 Abraham and John A. Vosburgh to Peter L. Hogeboom ; drawn up and witnessed by M[artin] V[an] Buren. D. S. 1 p. [1807?] Pulver, Wilhelmus advs. James Jackson ex dem. Tenvil- leger [?]. New York Supreme Court. Van Buren's brief for the defence. A. Df. 4 p. (Not in Van Buren's list [1855 ?] or New York Oommon Law Reports). 1808-9 Eepublican Watchtqwer. New York. Extracts on the June 14- execution and violation of the Embargo laws. Jan. 27 Copy. 9 p. 1808 V[an] Buren. M[artin. Kinderhook ?] "A statement of Dec. 24 M[artin] V[an] Buren's notes." 8 p. 1808 Van Buren, Martin. [Kinderhook?] "Statement of de- mands arising from the Great Possession causes." A. Df. 2 p. 1809 Stebbins, Francis. [Hudson]. To Martin Van Buren Oct. 20 Hudson, [N. Y.] Avowing authorship of a hand bill attacking John C. Hogeboom, sheriff of [Co- lumbia] County; calling for an exhibit of the sheriff's bills. A. L. S. 1 p. PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUBEN 15 1809 Van Ness, W[illiam] P. [Hudson, N. Y. ?] To Martin Nov. 11 Van Buren, Hudson. Asking an opinion as to the obligations of the Travellers Turnpike Com- pany under its charter and the general turnpike law; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1809 [Van Buren], Martin [for Sheriff JohnC. Hogeboom ?] Hud- Xov. 11 son, N. y. Explanation of [Hogeboom's] course in charging fees on writs and executions; a suit against the authors of libellous charges; an opinion desired on the right to collect. A. Df. 3 p. . Letter based on the above draft ; with agreement (D. S.) of J. Kutsen Van Kensselaer and M[artin] V[an] Buren for the exchange of a communication of like effect. Df. S. 2 p. 1809 Van Bensselaer, J. Rutsen [for Elisha Williams ?] Hudson, Nov. 11 N. Y. To Martin Van Buren, [for Sheriff John C. Hogeboom? Hudson]. Acknowledging his note of the morning; the original publication is- sued without his knowledge or agency ; jinneces- sary to say anything of deputies' conduct; his own dissent from Van Buren's construction of stat- utes on fees; his own view as to a fee on a post- ponement of sale. Df. 3 p. . Df ., " agreed to " and signed by J. E[utsen] V[an] Rensselaer and Eflisha] Williams. 1 p. 1809 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. [Hudson, N. Y.] To Elisha Nov. 11 Williams, [Hudson]. Asking for the return of the original draft of his letter; trusts that Colonel [Van Rensselaer] will not hurry; is to see him this evening at Swart's. Copy. 1 p. [1809 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. [Hudson, N. Y.] To [J. Rutsen] Nov. 12] Van Rensselaer, [Hudson]. Must leave home today, but will return tomorrow [Monday]; wishes to see him on Tuesday. Copy. 1 p. 1809 V[an] Buren, M[artin. Hudson, N. Y.]. To [J. Rutsen] Xov. 14 Van Rensselaer, [Hudson]. Has returned and will see him at any place in town he may ap- point; etc. Copy. 1 p. 1809 Skinner, Roger S. Sandy Hill, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Nov. 15 Buren, [Hudson, N.Y.] Acknowledging his letter of [Nov.] 2; Mr. Foot's attention to business in 16 LIBEAKY OF CONGRESS Skinner, Roger S. — Continued. New York; trials at the Albany circuit; failure of verdict; political aspects; opinion of the Columbian; bright prospects of the cause; a ques- tion of settlement and maintenance at public charge of Sally, daughter of Wanton Burning- ham; his opinion desired; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1809 Van Buren, Martin. [Hudson, N. Y.] To [J. Eutsen] Dec. 29 Van Rensselaer, [Hudson]. Inclosing the reply of EHsha WiUiams to the Sheriff [John C. Hoge- boomjj, to be published in the Whig and the Bee; question whether a note of explanation should accompany the publication. Copy. 1 p. 1810 Van Ness, W[illiam] P[eter]. New York. To Martin Van Jan. 18 Buren, Hudson, [N. Y.] Prospect of inabiUty to be in Albany at the opening of the Legislature; Republican political program ; combinations, etc. ; Elisha Williams's. boast; the Phoenix Company's insult to Capt. Macy; Jenkins's interference in bank affairs; evidence desired to convict him. A. L. S. 3 p. 1810 Hogeboom, John C. [Albany?] To Martin Van Buren, Jan. 30 Hudson, [N. Y.] Collection and sending of rec- ommendations for the Council; Major Tanner's honorable conduct; hope of success from the present Council; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1810 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. [Hudson, N. Y.] To James J. Van June 28 Alen, Kinderhook. Abraham [Van Buren's] oration a masterpiece ; a suggestion as to inducing the Governor [Daniel D. Tompkins] to come to Kinderhook; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1810 Napoleon I. [St. Cloud?] Decree (Art. 1-2), appropriating July 22 to the public service, 1809-10, the proceeds of sales of confiscated cargoes from American and other neutral vessels. Copy from an English translation. 2 p. (With : Gracie to Van Buren, 1829, May 18; not found in the Bulletin des lois, or Duvergier, Lois) . [1810 Vosburgh, Harmin, and John A. v. James Jackson ex dem. Nov.] John L. V[an] Alen, Jr., and Jan V. L. Van Alen. New York Supreme Court, [New York]. Ejectment; statement of facts by M[artin] V[an] Buren, [counsel for the defence]. A. Df. (in- PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUEEN 17 Vosburgh, Harmin — ^Continued. eluding a sketch-map) . 9 p. (See : Van Buren's list, [1855?] and Johnson, 7:186, N. Y. Com. Law Rep. v. 4) . 1810 Van Ness, W[illiam] P[eter]. New York. To Martin Van Dec. 23 Buren, Hudson, [N. Y.] Wendel's proxy pre- pared and sent to [Elisha] Williams for Van Buren; its use in the suit; the political aspect of the Bank contest; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1810 Van Ness, W[illia]m P[eter]. New York. To Martin Van Dec. 27 Buren, Hudson, [N. Y.] On business of the Phoe- nix Company; Van Ness's pledges; instructions; proxy of G. T. Warner sent; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. [1810] Miller, C[omelius. Hudson, N.Y. ?] To S[tephen] Miller, [Claverack, N. Y. ?] Urging him to vote for Van Buren for attorney [of the Phoenix Insurance Company ?] ; the impolicy of opposition to Van Buren's appointment. A. Df. 3 p. [1810?] Gilchrist, John v. James Jackson ea; dem. Lucy H. Palmer and others. New York Supreme Court. Van Buren's statement of respective titles. Df. 8 p. (Not found in Van Buren's list [1855 ?] or N. Y. Com. Law Rep.) [1810?] V[an] Buren, M[artin. Hudson?] Statement of sums due him. A. D. 2 p. 1811 Yates, John Van Ness v. John Lansing, Jr. New York Feb. Court of Errors. Martin Van Buren's brief for argument, February term, 1811. A. Df. 10 p. (See : JoTinson, 8 : 289, New York Qom. Law Rep. 4:544.) 1811 Van Ness, W[illiam] P[eter]. New York. To Martin Van Apr. 23 Buren, Hudson, [N. Y.] Inclosing a letter for General Thomas. A. L. S. 1 p. 1811 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. Hudson, [N. Y.] To Francis Aug. 19 Stebbins, [Hudson]. Note for publication in the Northern Whig, denying a charge against Van Buren of writing to a member of the Legislature against a report on the Livingston title to the Manor lands. Copy. 2 p. 1811 Van Buren, Martin. [Hudson, N. Y.] To Jacob R[utsen] Aug. 19 Van Rensselaer, Claverack, [N. Y.] On Van 40803°— 10 2 18 LIBRAEY OF CONGRESS Van Buren, Martin — Continued. Eensselaer's alleged assertion at Jonas Miller's before.the election, as to Van Buren's interference with the petition of Henry Avery and others in the Legislature; calling upon him to make good his offer of a forfeit of $500 if the statement was disproved. Copy. 2 p. 1811 Stebbins, Francis. Hudson, [N. Y.] To Cornelius Miller, Aug. 20 Hudson. His motive for refusing pay for insert- ing Van Buren's note as an advertisement. A. L. S. 1 p. 1811 Van Rensselaer, J[acob] Eutsen. [Claverack, N. Y.] To Aug. 24 Martin Van Buren, Hudson, [N. Y.] Disavowing any obhgation to forfeit $500, because of the specified time limit; etc. L. S. 1 p. 1811 V[an] Buren, M[artia]. Hudson, [N. Y.] To [Francis] Aug. 29 Stebbins, [Hudson]. Note for pubhcation in the Northern Whig denying any coimection with a communication in the Bee over the signature of Benjamin Birdsall, Jr. A. Df. 2 p. (In- dorsed with instructions to [Cornelius?] Miller). 1811 Throop, E[nos] T[hompson]. Auburn, [N. Y.] To M[ar- Sbpt. 22 tin] Van Buren, Hudson, [N. Y.] Notes on lot 6, Hannibal [Township]; value conjectural; Oswe- go's prospects; counseling caution against frauds. A. L. S. 2 p. 1811 V[an] Buren, M[artin. Hudson, N.Y.] To J[ohn] Suydam, Nov. 25 [Hudson]. Authorizing Morrell to make arrange- ments contemplated [in view of Suydam's chal- lenge to a duel]. A. Df. S. 1 p. 1812 Riker, R[ichard]. New York. To M[artin] Van Buren, Feb. 17 [Hudson, N. Y.] Inclosing a notice received for Van Buren; approval of his conduct in the affair with Suydam. A. L. S. 1 p. 1812 Van Ness, W[ilham]P[eter]. [New York?] To Martin Van Mar. 13 Buren, [Hudson, N. Y.] On the payment of Van Ness's debt to Judge Dorr; the desirability of a settlement of his accounts with Van Buren, in view of a possible dissolution of former relations. A. L. S. 2 p. 1812 FortDetroit,[Mich.]. "Retumof ordnance, military stores, Mar. 31- and larboratory tools, &c., &c., deposited at June 30 Fort Detroit imder the command of Captain PAPERS OF MARTIN VAX BUREN 19 Fort Detroit — Continued. Jolm Whistler from the 31st of March 1812 to the 30th June 1S12." D. S. of Sam[ue]l T. Dyson. 1 p. (In: Hull, Papers, 1814, Jan. 5-Mar. 23). 1812 V[an] Ness, J[acob I]. Red Hook, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Apr. 12 Buren, Hudson. Advice in view of Edward P. Livingston's reported candidacy for the Senate in opposition to Van Buren; the [Dutchess] Co. Convention; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1812 Broom, George. Poughkeepsie, [X. Y.] To ]\Iartin Van Apr. 17 Buren, Hudson, [N. Y.] Senatorial election prospects in Dutchess County; awkward situa- tion of Livingston's friends ; handbills; a sugges- tion as to correspondence; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1812 Hull, W[illiam]. Headquarters, Sandwich, [Upper Canada]. July 14 "... A proclamation" to the inhabitants of Canada, urging neutrality or enlistment in the United States Army. D. S. Broadside. (In: Hull, Papers, 1814, Jan. 5-Mar. 23; reprinted in Forbes's Report, App. 2, p. 17-18, under date of July 12). 1812 Eiker, R[ichard]. Xew York. To :Martin Van Buren, JrxT 21 Hudson, [N. Y.] Approves Van Buren's candi- dacy for attorney-general; supporters, pros- pects, and good effects of success. A. L. S. 1 p. 1812 Hnll, W[imam]. Detroit, [^Mich.]. To [Duncan] Mc Arthur, Arc. 15 [en route to Raisin River]. Ordering his return; announcing Brock's summons for the surrender of Detroit. A. L. S. 1 p. (In: Hull, Papers, 1814, Jan. 5-Mar. 23"). 1812 V[an] Buren, A[braham] A. Aurelius, [N. Y.] To Martin Aug. 17 Van Buren, Hudson, [N. Y.] On legal business; his own health; depressed markets; the benefit to follow the removal of the embargo of igno- rance and diffidence; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1812 Clinton, De Witt. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Sept. 4 [Hudson, N. Y.] On the stake suits; sending deeds; etc. L. S. 3 p. 1812 Birdsall, Ben[jami]n, Jr. v. Robert L. Livingston and Sept. 22 others. BUI in equity, praying for a writ of injunction and a subpoena. D. S. 13 p. 20 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS [1812-19] [Van Buren, Martin. Albany?] Extracts from the journals of the New York Legislature on banks, 1812- 1819. A. Df. 4 p. [1812?] [Van Buren, Martin. Hudson?] Miscellaneous notes on international law. A. Df. 2 p. [1812?] [Van Buren, Martin. Hudson?] To' . On the post- ponement of the trial of the cause of The People V. Van Tassel and Wilhams. A. Df. 3 p. — Transcript. 1 p. 1813 Holt, Charles. New York. To Martin Van Buren, In Jan. 20 Senate, Albany. Asking for political news; advising caucus nominations to circumvent the Martling-men's intentions as to the governor and the mayor of New York; possibilities for Tomp- kins, [De Witt] Clinton, and Taylor; Jacob Barker and Gabriel Havens' s intention to oppose Clinton; advising prompt suppression of the con- vention project; its fomentors, e. g. Peter R. Livingston. A. L. S. 3 p. 1813 Riker, R[ichard]. New York. To Martin Van Buren, In Feb. 15 Senate, Albany. Characterization of Madison's administration; the danger of tying to it in state politics; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. [1813 [Van Buren, Martin. Albany]. Report of a committee Mar. 17] of the Senate to whom were referred certain resolutions, with the recitals, adopted by the Assembly, March 2, 1813, on the creation and support of a navy. A. Df. 10 p. (See: New York Senate Journal for 1812-13, p. 241-2). — — . Df. 9 p. 1813 [Van Buren, Martin. Albany]. Notes for a speech against [Mar. 24?] the incorporation of the Catskill Bank. A. Df. 8*p. (See: New York Senate Journal, 1812-13, p. 263). [1813 Van Ness, W[illiam] P. [New York]. To M[artin] Van Apr. 1] Buren, In Senate, Albany. Van Buren's address to appear entire in the Advocate; etc. ; compen- sation expected for revising the laws ; inquiry as to the Farmers' Turnpike bill; etc. A.L. S. 3 p. 1813 Taylor, John. Albany. To M[artin] Van Buren, Hud- Apr. 25 son, [N. Y.] Van Buren's address not inserted in his paper; flattering political news from J. W. PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BCREN 21 Taylor, John — Continued. Taylor, etc., in all parts of the State; status of election bets; alleged order from General Henry A. Dearborn to Van Rensselaer to cross at Queenstown in any event. A. L. S. 2 p. 1813 Massachusetts, Legislature. Meeting of the Massachu- May 28 setts Legislature, May 28, 1813, and speech of Governor Caleb Strong. 2 p. (Speech copied from Xiles Register, 4: 2.3.3 f. With: Butler, Notes, 1S50[?]). 1813 Massachusetts, Senate. Resolutions of the Senate of JcNE 15 Massachusetts, June 15, 1813, on the conduct of Capt. James Lawrence and the unjustifiable war. Copy. 1 p. (From Xiles Register, 4, 287. With: Butler, Notes, [1850?]) 1813 Van ISess, David. Note to Jacob Van Ness or order. Dec. 9 Lidorsed by Jacob Van Ness and Daniel Coffin, Teller. D. S. 1 p. 1813 Miller, Stephen. Claverack. Note to Stephen Hoge- Dec. 25 boom or bearer. Lidorsed as paid, by Henry L. Webb. A. D. S. Ip. (Also an undated memo- randum in the hand of Stephen Miller of 50 shares of stock purchased of Hogeboom. 1 p.) 1813 V[an] Bnrea, M[artin. Hudson]. Note to Benjamin Bird- Dec. 27 sail; with Birdsall's receipt on the back. A. D. S. Ip. [1813?] [Van Buren, Martin. Hudson?] Notes on Madison's-re- election, doggerel poetry, and a memorandum of insults offered to members of Congress and a cabinet minister [Gallatin?] A. D. 2 p. • . -T- 1814 Cantine, Closes I. Promissory note to Martin Van Buren Jan. 1 and Stephen Miller. D. S. 1 p. (Indorsed by Van Buren, Miller, and D[avid] V[an] Nes:.) . D. S. 1 p. (Lidorsed as above, and also by Cantine). [1814 Dallas, A[lexander] J[ames. Philadelphia ?] Jan. .3?] [1] " • • • Charges exhibited against Brigadier-General William Hull, of the Army of the United States, by order of the Secretary of War ..." Pamphlet, with marginal annotations in the hand of Martin Van Buren. 20 p. [2] " Points of evidence " against Gen. Hull. A. D. 6 p. (Both in: Hull, Papers, 1814, Jan. 5-Mar. 23). 22 LIBEAEY OF CONGRESS 1814 Hull, William. Albany. Papers connected with the- Jan. 5- court-martial of Gen. William Hull [Jan. 3- Mab. 23 Apr. 25, 1814]: Orders, official correspondence, exhibits, notes, briefs, etc., of Judge-advocates Dallas, Parker, and Van Buren, summing-up of evidence, etc. Pamphlet, 20 p.; broadside; manuscript, mostly A. Df. of Van Buren, 105 p. {Of.: Forbes, Report . . . 1814.) 1814 V[an] Buren, M[artia]. Albany. To Alexander] J[ames] Jan. 5 Dallas, [Philadelphia ?]. Asking for information relative to Dallas's abbreviation of the speci- fications against Gen. Hull. A. Df. 3 p. . Copy. 3 p. (Both in: Hull, Papers. 1814, Jan. 5-Mar. 23.) [1814 [Van Buren, Martin. Albany]. To [John] Armstrong, Jan. 6?] [Washington]. Report of -the progress of Hull's court-martial. A. Df. 2 p. (In: Hull, Papers . . . 1814, Jan. 5-Mar. 23). 1814 [Van] Buren, M[artin]. Albany. To John Smith, New Jan. 6 York. Inclosing a letter to the Secretary of War, bearing upon the summons of Hyer, as a witness in Hull's court-martial]. A. Df. S. 2 p. (In: Hull, Papers, 1814, Jan. 5-Mar. 23). 1814 Croswell, F. O. H. Catskill, [N. Y.] To Joseph Kline. Jan. 7 Account for 15 shares of Hudson Bank stock. Copy. 1 p. (Indorsed by Van Buren: "Ac- counts of purchase of stock &c. in the foolish Bank War of 1813. Settled.") 1814 , [Van Buren, Martin. Albany]. Draft for "the answer [Jan. ?] of the Senate to the speech of his excellency . . . the Governor [Daniel D. Tompkins]." A. Df. 7 p. (See: N. Y. Senate Journal, 1814, p. 11, 27, 42, etc.) 1814 Parker, Philip S. Albany. To . Summons to ap- ^^- pear as a witness in the court-martial of Brig. Gen. WiUiam Hull. D. S. (printed form). 1 p. (4 copies. In: Hull, Papers, 1814, Jan. 5- Mar. 23). [1814 [Van Buren, Martin. Albany]. Address " To the electors Feb. ?] of the State of New York " ; prepared as chairman of the legislative caucus committee appointed to draft the address. A. Df. 64 p. PAPEBS OF MARTIN VAN BUKEN 23 [1814 War Meeting. Albany. Notes and resolutions of a Apr. 14] Republican general mectinf,' held at the Capitol , at Albany, April, 14, 1814, Col. Daniel Warren, of Columbia, in the chair, and P. G. Childs, of Madison, Secretary. Copy. 8 p. [1814 War Meeting. Albany. Resolutions. A. Df. of Martin Ape. 14] Van Buren. 10 p. 1814 V[an] Bnren, M[artin], and Geo[rge] Gaines. [Hudson]. June 23 Notes of an agreement between George Caines and Martin Van Buren for a loan and the sale of a lot in the Whiteborough Patent, Franklin, Delaware County, [N. Y.] A. Df. of Van Buren. 1 p. . D. S. 2 p. 1814 Caines, George. [Hudson]. Bond to Martin Van Buren July 8 given by George Caines in fulfilment of their agreement of June 23. D. S. 1 p. (Witnessed by Benj[ami]n F[ranklin] Butler). 1814 Caines, Geo[rge. Hudson]. Conditional assignment of the July 8 [law] library of George Caines to secure payment of money and interest under the above agree- ment, with a list of the books in the library. D. S. of Geo[rge] Caines and M[artin] V[an] Buren. 8 p. (Witnessed by Butler). 1814 Hnbbard, Ruggles. New York. To M[artin] Van Buren, Sept. 4 Hudson. Three months' absence in the West; proclamation for convening the State Legislature on the 26th; his own silence on the attorney-gen- eralship ; a promise of unchangeable support to Van Buren's interests. A. L. S. 1 p. [1814? V[an] B[uren], M[artin. Hudson?] To [Henry] Rutgers, Sept. 7] [New York]. Thanks for a message; his hope as to Rutgers's political activity. A. Df. 2 p. 1814 Burr, A[aron]. New York. To Martin Van Buren Oct. 5 Opinion on men to be raised for the war; the question of taxation; contribution of religious corporations; banks. Transcript. 3 p. 1814 Taylor, John W. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Oct. 6 In Senate, Albany. Financial propositions for restoring public credit; Southern and Western members oppose full increase; new taxes pro- posed; Dallas to be confirmed for the Treasury and Tompkins much spoken of for the State 24 LIBBABY OF CONGEESS Taylor, John W. — Continued. Department; temporary removal of government proposed ; expense of defence and inconvahience urged; disgraceful conduct of militia at Bladens- burgh; panic and rout of officers and men; another attack on Baltimore in the FpU antici- pated. A. L. S. 3 p. 1814 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. [Hudson?] To Abraham A. Van Oct. 8 Buren, Olaverack, [N. Y.] Objections to his pro- posed jaunt to Philadelphia; suggestions for a long one to continue till spring, and include Wash- ington; sending checks; his own plans; etc. A.L. S. 3p. 1814 Scott, W[infield]. Baltimore. To M[artin] V[an] Buren, Oct. 22 Albany. Secretary Monroe's approval of the classification bill; measures for. raising 110,000 men; disposition of this force; the possibility of dictating peace in Quebec; his own movements; his hope that Van Buren may adopt the military profession. A. L. S. 3 p. 1814 New York legislature. "Act to authorize the raising of Oct. 24 troops ..." See: Wilcoxson to Van Buren, 1855, Dec. 17. [1814] Albany Argus. Abstract of the "classification law." Re- OcT. 25 printed in the New York Evening Post, Oct. 26. Copy. 4 p. (With: Wilcoxson to Van Buren, 1855, Dec. 17). 1814 Taylor, John W. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Oct. 31 Hudson, N. Y. Van Buren's proposed visit to Washington; a plan to issue paper money with a tender law; its friends and opponents; bank prospects; increase of sinking fund; prospects of the bill recruiting the army; commendation of Young, Speaker of the Assembly. A. L. S. 1 p. [1814 Southwick, S[olomon. Albany.] To Martin Van Buren, Oct.] Albany]. Bishop to^how affidavit charging Buel with lending types for counterfeit army bills; his own hope for the support of Cantine and Van Buren; gratitude for what they have done; etc. A, L. S. [1814 [Van Buren, Martm. Albany]. Introductory address to Nov. 29?] the Chancellor [James Kent]. A. Df. 13 p. (An earlier form of what was developed into the letters of Amicus Juris Consultus.) PAPEES OF MAKTIN VAN BUKEN 25 [1814 Amicus Juris Consultus. [Martin Van Buren. Albany]. Nov. 29] To Amicus Curiae [Chancellor James Kent]. Reply to the objections to the privateering bill urged by Chancellor Kent over the signature "Amicus Curiae," [Nov. 28]. A. Df. 14 p. . Printed. 2 p. (Reprint from the J.Z&a7iy Argus, Dec. 1814). [1814? Notes on treaty provisions regarding privateers, 1667-1800. Nov. ?] Df. 3 p. 1814 Young, S[amuel]. Ballston, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Dec. 1 ■ Buren, Hudson, [N. Y.] Acknowledging his reply to Chancellor Kent; aliens exempted from service; the Chancellor twists the law to his own convenience; advising a public address to the Chancellor; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1814 [Kent, James. Albany]. Answer to Amicus Juris Con- Dec. 1 sultus [Martin Van Buren, in the Albany Argus, Nov. 29,' 1814] on alleged expressions of Chan- cellor [Kent] in the Council of Revision in regard to the privateering law; etc. Copy. 3 p. (From the Albany Gazette, 1814, Dec. 1; with Van Dyck to Van Buren, 1856, Mar. 18). [1814 United States and Great Britain. Treaty of peace ("of Dec. 4] Ghent"), art. 5, relating to the Northeastern" boundary of the United States. Copy. 3 p. (With: Van Ness to Gallatin, 1829, Jan. 3.) [1814 Amicus Juris Consultus [Martin Van Buren]. [Albany]. Dec. 4?] To Amicus- Curiae [Chancellor James Kent]. Continuation of the argument of [Nov. 29]; reply to Amicus Curiae, [Dec. 1]. A. Df. 16 p. . Printed. 1 p. (Reprint from the Al- bany Argus, Dec. 1814). 1814 [Van Buren, Martin, Albany]. "A card" closing the con- Dec. 6 troversy with Chancellor Kent. A. Df. 4 p. . Printed. (Reprint from the Albany Argus, Dec. 1814). 1814 Taylor, John W. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Dec. 10 [Albany]. Condition and prospects of the bank measures; treasury note and tender law system; classification 'and conscription bill of Troup; militia bill; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 26 LIBEABY OP CONGRESS 1814 [Sanford, Nathan]. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Dec. 28 Hudson. Kegret that the Court Martial [of Gen. Wilkinson, Utica, Jan. 3] will take Van Buren from Albany and prevent a wished for conference; Skinner and the comptroUership ; suggestions; Van Buren's presence at Albany in February indispensable; Elmendorf and Ross; the Juris Consultus and Amicus Juris Consultus letters. 6 p. (See: Wilkinson, Memoirs . . ., V. 3). 1814 Amicus Juris Consultus [Martin Van Buren. Albany]. Dec. "Numbers [Nov. 29, Dec. 4 ? andDec. 6], addressed to Amicus Curiae, published in the Albany Argus, December, 1814." Printed. 2 p. [1814?] Jackson, James, exdem. Abraham I. Salisbury v. Nicholas Fish and Matthew McNair. New York Supreme Court. Van Buren's brief for trial, Onondaga Circuit. A. Df. 2 p. (Not in Van Buren's list [1855?] or N. T. Com. Law Rep.). [1815] H[ubbard, Ruggles]. New York. To Martin Van Buren> Jan. 3 Utica, N. Y. Congratulations on his victory over Chancellor [Kent] ; sorry figure of his antago- nist ; the Chancellor's ignorance and commonplace book; the question of senator; pressure of ofiice- hunters; regret at Van Buren's absence in Utica; possible removals of Clintonians; great hopes of his advancement; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. [1815 New York Legislature. Joint Committee of the Senate Feb. 20] and Assembly. • Resolutions on the victory at New Orleans. A. Df. of Martin Van Buren. 4 p. (See: New York, Journal of the Assembly, 1814-15, p. 182, 189, 211, 533, and Journal of the Senate, 1814-15, 329.) 1815 V[an] B[uren, Martin]. Albany. "Copy of the endorse- Feb. 20 ment on the original draft of the Classification Bill, filed in the office of the Sec[retar]y of the Senate [of New York State]." 1 p... 1815 United States Congress. Proceedings m. the Senate, Feb. Feb. 28- 28-Mar. 2, and in the House, Mar. 2-3, on a biH Mar. 3 "further to provide for the collection of the du- ties on imports and tonnage." Copy from the Senate Journal, 1814-15, p. 673 f, and the House Journal, 1814-15, p. 770 f. 3 p. PAPERS OF MAKTIN VAN BUKEN 27 1815 Taylor, John W. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, I^EB. 28 In Senate, Albany. On letters written in his in- terest for the Senate by friends; mihtary estab- lishment in peace; the time of the session too short for necessary legislation ; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1815 [Van Buren, Martin]. Albany. To [James] Madison, Mar. 9 [Washington]. Recommending Roger Skinner for the office of United States district attorney in New York, made vacant by [Nathan] Sanford's election to the Senate. A. Df . 3 p. 1816 Scott, W[infield]. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Buren, Mar. 16 [Albany?] Reflections on recent events; e. g., Jackson's glory, and the shameful reduction of the army; Monroe's intention to offer Van Bu- ren an appointment in the army; Roger Skinner's wishes; may be retained and stationed at New York; Judge Spencer's position; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. [1815 Van Zandt v. Jackson ex dem. Hicks and Hicks. In May term.] error [New York Supreme Court. May term]. Van Buren's brief for argument. A. Df. of Mar- tin Van Buren. 8 p. {Cf. New York Oom. Law Rep. 5:346; Johnson 12:169). 1815 Porter, P[eter] B[uel]. Steamboat Richmond, [Hudson June 14 River]. To Martin Van Buren, Hudson. Has closed negotiation for purchase of land from Judge Wallace; offers a half interest to Van Buren. A. L.S. Ip. 1815 Hamilton, James A[lexander]. [New York]. To Martin . June 15 Van Buren, Hudson, [N. Y.] Payment to King; to revive judgment against C [ ?]; charge of Jacob R. Van Rensselaer for clerks' fees; his political opinions; " Si Fa" to be returned next August. A. L.S. 2 p. "Private." 1815 Thompson, S[mith]. Albany. To Martin Van Buren, Nov. 24 Hudson. In behalf of Solomon Southwick as postmaster at Albany; Southwick capable and honest and now faithful to the' Constitution; ex- pediency of the appointment; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1816 Betts, S[amuel] R[ossiter]. Washington. To Martin Van Jan. 19 Buren, [Albany]. Virginia and the presidency; claims of Governor Daniel D. Tompkins; Ken- tucky opposed ; M[onroe] the favorite; Crawford's candidacy ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 28 LIBEAEY OF CONGEESS 1816 Hammond, Jabez D[elano]. Washington. To M[artin Jan. 23 V[an] Buren, Albany. Eegrets having missed Van Buren in Washington; the presidential nomi- nation; New York delegation now unanimously support Tompkins; his own views; the political effect of the proposed division of Otsego County; Judge Cooper's gerrymander; etc. A.L. S. 7 p. 1816 Betts, S[amuel] R[ossiter]. [Washington]. To Martin Feb. 5 Van Buren, Albany [forwarded to Hudson]. The New, York delegation and the presidency ; Tomp- kins's candidacy; Monroe and Virginia; Crawford preferred by a good number of Republicans; the treaty-making power; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. 1816 Betts, S[amuel] R[ossiter]. Washington. To Martin Van Feb. 24 Buren, In Senate, Albany. Has received his letter of the 13th; a meeting of the New York delegation to consider resolutions sent from Albany; the question of preventing a- caucus nomination; some members will favor Monroe; a meeting of opposition to Monroe; etc. A. L. S. 2 P- , 1816 Sanford, Nathan. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Mar. 14 [Albany]. A caucus on the presidential question; the vote for Tompkins and Crawford will out- number that of Monroe; Crawford's following larger than that of Tompkins ; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1816 Betts, S[amuel] R[ossiter]. Washington. To Martin Van Mar- 17 Buren, Albany, N. Y. The result of the'caucus; a meeting of Monroe's friends; the alarms of Monroe's following justified; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1816 Dallas, [Alexander James]. [Washington]. Extract from Mar. 19 a report on banks. Copy. 1 p. 1816 Tillotson, R[obert]. Steamboat Richmond, [Hudson R.] May 4 News of the New York elections; the influence of the State Bank Directors; votes for Van Buren, [John] Savage, [Enos T.] Throop; their significance; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. [1816 Thompson, Smith. Steamboat, [Hudson R. ?] To Martin May 5?] Van Buren, Hudson, [N. Y.] Election news; the vote for Van Buren; its significance; lodgings in New York; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. [1816?] V[an] Buren, M[artin]. [Albany?] To Abr[aha]m A. Van Buren, Hudson. On legal business. A. L. S. 2 p. PAPEKS OP MARTIN VAN BUKEN 29 1817 Porter, P[eter] B[uel]. Washington. To Martin Van Feb. 10 Buren, Albany. On an interview in Philadelphia requested by Chief Justice [Smith Thompson], Cantine, and Van Buren; the Niagara sufferers and the Boundary Commission; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1817 United States Navy Commissioners, John Rodgers, Presi- Feb. 11 dent. [Washington]. To [Benjamin Williams Crowninshield, Washington]. On the promotion of midshipmen. Copy, (extract). 1 p. (With; WiUiams to Van Buren, 1838, Feb. 7). 1817 Porter, Peter B[uel]. Washington. To [Smith Thompson], Feb. 13 M[artin] Van Buren, and [Moses I.] Cantine, Albany. Reasons for cancelling the Philadel- phia interview ; position of the bill for the Niagara sufferers; declining the offer of the nomination for governor; will soon be in Albany and pledges support to the Republican nominee; etc. A. L.S. 3 p. 1817 Crowninshield, B[enjamin] W[illiams]. Navy Depart- Feb. 17 ment, [Washington]. To John Rodgers, [Wash- ington]. Asking for list of midshipmen for pro- motion. Copy. 1 p. With: Williams to Van Buren, 1838, Feb. 7.) 1817 United States Navy Commissioners, John Rodgers, Presi- Feb. 19 dent. [Washington]. To Benjamin W[illiams] Crowninshield, [Washington]. List of midship- men for promotion. Copy. 1 p. (With: Wil- liams to Van Buren, 1838, Feb. 7). 1817 Betts, S[amuel] R[ossiter]. Washington. To Martin Van Feb. 24 Buren, Albany. His determination to retire; congratulates Van Buren on coming to the Sen- ate; the New York governorship and De Witt Clinton. A. L. S. 3 p. 1817 Swartwout, Rob[ert]. Washington. To M[artin] Van Feb. 26 Buren, Albany. Porter's willingness to allow the use of his name if necessary to restore Re- publican harmony in New York; etc. A. L. S. Ip. 1S17 Irving, John T[reat]. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Mae. 7 Albany. Enthusiasm in the city; General Porter's nomination; Kings and Queens counties to be looked after; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 30 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1817 Throop, E[nos] T[hompson]. Auburn, [N. Y.] To Martin Mab. 15 Van Buren, Albany. The present strength of De Witt Clinton as a candidate for the governorship, and [Peter B.] Porter's weakness; the advisability of Porter's withdrawal; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1817 Swartwout, John. New York. To M[artin] Van Buren, Mar. 17 In Senate, Albany. General Porter's arrival and plans; his determination not to withdraw; New York uncommonly united. A. L. S. 1 p. [1817 [Van Buren, Martin. Albany]. Notes on the Erie Canal, Apr. 15?] preparatory to his speech [Apr. 15, 1817 ?] in favor of the bill for its construction. A. Df. 15 p. [1817 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. , Albany. To G[orham] A. Worth, Dec. 16] Cincinnati, O. A branch Bank of the United States at Albany; Worth as cashier; personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1818 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. [Albany]. To G[orham] A. Worth, Mar. 19 Philadelphia. Illness in the Van Buren family; news of Worth's family; a sad reminder of Worth's departure from the [Mechanics and Farmers'] Bank; political conditions; his own hopes and efforts for Worth's success in Cincin- nati; etc. A. L. S. 3. p. 1818 Van Buren, Martin, and others. [Albany]. To Ambrose [Mar. 7] L[atting] Jordan, [Cooperstown ?, N. Y.] Protest of the Republican assemblymen and senators from the Middle District against its recent sena- torial nominations; urging Jordan to decline the nomination in the interests of party harmony. A. Df. of Van Buren. 4 p. 1818 Tillotson, E[obert]. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Apr. 2 Albany. Van Buren, the Council, Judge Spencer and Tillotson's restoration to office. A. L. S 2 p. 1818 V[an] Buren, M[artin. Albany]. To G[orham] A. Worth, Apr- 27 [Cincinnati ?] Rampant Jacobinism in New York; the position and prospects of [De Witt] Clinton, [Ambrose Spencer], etc.; the branch bank question; urging Worth's return; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. PAPEES OF MAKXIN VAN BUKEN 31 1818 The People v. the Utica Insurance Company. New York May [16] Supreme Court. Attorney-general Van Buren's briefs for argument, May term, 1818. Drafts. 51 p. {See: N. Y. Com. Law Rep., 5 : 1 1 19f, Johrir son, 15:358f. [1818 Tillotson, R[obert]. To [James] Monroe, [Washington]. June ok Inclosing a letter from Attorney-general [Van July] Buren] ; urging, the appointment of Smith Thomp- son to the New York coUectorship in place of the present official, [David] Gelston. Copy. 2 p. Appended to: Tillotson to Van Buren, 1818, Aug. 11.) 1818 Tillotson, R[obert]. Ehinebeck, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Aug. [11] Buren, Albany. Sending the above copy; his former letter and the President's reticence; urg- ing Van Buren not to support S[pencer] for United States senator. A. L. S. 1 p. 1818 Thompson, Smith. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Nov. 3 Albany. Has received from Monroe an offer of the secretaryship of the Navy; asks advice. A. L. S. 2 p. "Confidential." 1818 [Sanford, Nathan]. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Nov. 4 [Albany]. Opportunity for Van Buren on the Bench; the nature and motives of his advice; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1818 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. Albany. To G[orham] A. Worth, Nov. 26 Cincinnati. The Kane business and its trouble- some nature; Worth's prosperity; [Smith Thomp- son's] appointment as secretary of the Navy; asking advice as to whether to accept the chief justiceship of New York; Mrs. Van Buren's dan- gerous illness; etc. A. L. S. 7 p. 1818 Thompson, Smith. Albany. To Martin Van Buren, Al- Nov. 28 bany. Will leave for Washington in December; the Governor not to call the council; Judge Yates said to be Judge Spencer's candidate for senator; business matters and houses ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1818 Bnrr, A[aron. New York?] To Benjamin F[ranklin] But- Dec. 3 ler, Albany. Answers of G. W. P. and Aug[us]t J. P[revost] to legal inquiries. A. L. S. 1 p. 1818 Thompson, Smith. New York. ^ To Martin Van Buren, Dec. 8 Albany. Is preparing to go to Washington; the resignation of the chief justiceship his last 32 LIBEAKY OF CONGKESS Thompson, Smith — ^Continued. act; his interest in the succession; the question of Van Buren's acceptance; a dinner tendered on his retirement; committee of all parties; Col. Cantine and Fisk's office; is bound to T n ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1818 Thompson, Smith. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Dec. 25 Albany. Expects to leave for Washington on Monday with Vice-president Tompkins, etc. ; the succession to the Bench; Federalists' ideas; as to delaying action till a new council has been ap- pointed; Van Buren's prospects and rumored plans; the Jackson business at Washington promises difficulty; as to his own houses and Elkanah Watson; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1819 Tibbits, George. [Albany]. To Martin Van Buren, [Al- Jan. 9 bany]. Mclntyre's case and the incoming coun- cil. A. L. S. 1 p. 1819 Sanford, Nathan. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Jan. 23 [Albany]. Friendly letter; no excuses or apolo- gies necessary. A. L. S. 3 p. 1819 Thompson, Smith. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Jan. 23 Albany. Business of office; the Cabinet runs smoothly, but plots are on foot ; the debate in Con- gress on the Seminole War and General Jackson; , impressions of Clay's oratory; Jackson in the City; bank report; affairs at Albany; political advice; the affairs of Vice-president Tompkins; Van Buren and the judgeship; his own house and Watson; Mrs. Van Buren's illness; etc. A. L. S. lip. 1819 Hogeboom, John C. [Hudson]. To Martin Van Buren, Jan. 26 Albany. Keporting a confidential letter to Gov- ernor [Clinton] ; an interview between Clinton and Van Buren; ; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1819 V[an] Buren, M[artin. Albany]. To Abraham A. Van Feb- 4 Buren, Hudson. His own plans; advice for Abraham's journey. A. L. S. 1 p. 1819 Thompson, Smith. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Feb. 8 Albany. As to the election of a senator, and the conduct of the Governor and Legislature; end of the debate on the Seminole War; the bank PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 33 Thompson, Smith — Continued. question; a duel between General Mason and McCarty ; Mra. Van Buren's illness ; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1819 Caatine, Moses I. Albany. To Martin Van Buren, Kin- Feb. 11 derhook. Council appointments and Van Bu- ren's rumored removal; Clinton's plans; a split among the members of the Middle District; Swarfs feelings; Pendergrast's intention of con- testing Wilson's seat; Judge Spencer's request for Van Buren's attendance at Schoharie; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1819 Tillotson, K[obert]. Rhinebeck, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Feb. 15 Buren, Albany. Fisk to resign the office of United States district attorney; asks for a letter to the President; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1819 Vaaderpoel, J[ames]. Kinderhook, [N. Y.] To Martin Mah. 10 Van Buren, Albany. Col. Abel King has applied to him to begin suit against Van Buren on a charge of fraud; information given that a denial may be made. A. L. S. 2 p. 1819 Duer, John. Goshen, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Buren, Al- Mab. 27 bany. A petition for pardon or commutation of punishment of Conkling, etc., sent; a conditional petition for Tuck's pardon now in circulation; legislative delay; inquiry as to the meaning of the vote in Assembly on the Canal Commissioner; Oakley and the Colonel deserting Clinton and Van Ness; senatorial candidates; Duer, Wick- ham and Austin's union with the Eepublican party; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1819 Talcott, Sam[ue]l A. New Hartford, [N. Y.] To Martin Mab. 31 Van Buren, Albany. The [Oneida] County Con- vention, Apr. 17; his own political affiliations; the political situation; suggestions as to letters from Albany to prominent county citizens; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1819 V[an] Buren, M[artin. Albany]. To G[orham] A. Worth, AiK. 22 Cincinnati, Ohio. Qualities of a politician; sit- uation of De Witt Clinton; his greatness ques- tioned; general discontent in the party in the 40803°— 10 3 34 LIBBAET OF CONGKESS V[an] Buren, M[artin] — Continued. State; the test of a good administration; assur- ances of his friendship; etc. A. Df. lip. . A. L. S. 11 p. 1819 ]ffoah, M[ordecai] M[anasseh]. New York. To Martin July 13 Van Buren, Albany. Van Buren's removal from ofl&ce; his claims on the party; Clinton's alliance with the Federalists and its political effect; thoughts on Republican policy; wishes of the Federalists; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1819 Betts, S[amuel] R[ossiter]. Newburgh, [N. Y.] To Mar- JuLY 23 tin Van Buren, Albany. Van Buren's removal from office; the matter of Tompkins's candidacy, etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1819 I[ivingston], P[eter] R. Rhinebeck, N. Y. To Martin Van July 31 Buren, Albany. Indignation at Van Buren's removal from office; the RepubUcans of Dutchess County to hold a mass meeting, etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1819 Tompkins, Daniel D. Albany. To Archibald Mclntyre, Aug. 6 [Albany]. On settling accounts. A. Df. S. 6 p. (Corrections in the hand of Van Buren, etc.) 1819 V[aii] Buren, M[artin. Albany]. To [Winfield] Scott, New Aug. 21 York. Denying the rumor that friendly inter- course had been broken between Scott and Van Buren; Scott's example of heroism and the results in elevating national character. A. Df. S. 3 p. 1819 Thompson, Smith. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Aug. 31 Albany. The district judgeship; prefers Suth- erland, but does not wish to oppose Cantine; wishes the President to be informed as to the respective candidates. A. L. S. 2 p. 1819 V[an] Buren, M[artin. Albany]. To Abraham A. Van Oct. 2 Buren, Hudson. Rejoiced at his improvement and determination to travel; suggestions for the journey; Barringer's notes and Hoffman's judg- ment; sends charge against Barringer. A. L. S. 3 p. 1819 Burr, Aaron. New York. To Benjamin F[ranklin] Oct. 18 Butler, [Sandy Hill, Washington Co., N. Y.] As to a suit at law. Transcript. 1 p. . Transcript. 1 p. PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 35 [1819] Jefferson, Tli[omas]. Monticello. To [William Cabell] Nov. 28 Rives, [Richmond]. Transmitting an outline of a plan for legislation on bank paper; his name not to appear. L. S. 1 p. 1819 V[an] Bnren, M[artin. Albany]. To Abr[aha]m A. Van Nov. 29 Buren, Washington. Personal and family news; good wishes for restoration to health; cheerful- ness in providing funds; comparison between Thompson and Tompkins; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1819 V[aii] Buren, M[artin]. [Albany]. To G[orham] A. Worth, Nov. 29 Cincinnati. Has just heard of Worth's troubles; thinks he can make some telling appeals to the mother bank; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1819 Thompson, Smith. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Dec. 5 Albany. Van Buren's letter of Nov. 30th re- ceived; the appointment of Skinner and Suther- land; subjects for a warm session of Congress; rumors of opposition to Clay for Speaker; the visit of Col. Pell in regard to Tompkins's ac- counts and his interview with Crawford; the New York senatorship; assurances of confidence and friendship, etc. A. L. S. 5 p. 1819 Broom, Geo[rge]. Poughkeepsie, N. Y. To Martin Van Bec. 8 Buren, Albany. Approves the circular; char- acter of T[hompson?] A.L.S. 3 p. "Private." 1819 Williams, N[athan]. Utica, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Dec. 9 Buren, [Albany]. As to acting against De Witt Clinton; his course as a politician a disappoint- ment; his weakness in the Western counties. A. L. S. 3 p. [1819 [Van Buren, Martin. Albany]. To [the Republican mem- c. Dec. 13] bers of the New York Legislature]. Communi- cation urging the support of Ruf us King for United States senator; with additions and corrections by William Learned Marcy. A. Df. (1-4, A. Df. of Marcy). 44 p. (Printed in pamphlet form under the title: " Oonsiderations in favor of the appointment of Rufus King to the Senate of the U. States; submitted to the Republican Members of the Legislature of the State of New Yoric, by one of their colleagues." Reviewed in the Albany Argus, Dec. 14, 1819). 36 LIBKARY OP CONGKESS 1819-20 Missouri Question. Notes on proceedings in New York; Dec. 16- call for the Albany meeting, December 16, 1819; ^°'^- ^^ proceedings; resolutions; New York meeting, Nov. 16, 1819; McNeil's resolution in Assembly, January 13, 1820; preamble and resolutions offered in Assembly by John C. Spencer, No- vember 10, 1820; motion by Erastus Root to postpone, and resolutions as adopted in Senate, Nov. 15, 1820. Copy, with comments. 10 p. (With: Van Buren, Notes, 185- ?) 1819 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. Hudson, [N. Y.] To Mordecai Dec. 17 M[anasseh] Noah, New York. Advising against a proposed political meeting; Tompkins's nomi- nation; Rufus King for senator; Van Buren's relations with Jesse Buel; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1819 Noah, M[ordecai] M[anasseh]. New York. To Martin Dec. 19 Van Buren, Albany. Is convinced against Tompkins meetings; Van Buren's pamphlet in favor of King praised, but old tried friends may not follow; proposes a ballot in place of viva voce; Buel should sell his paper; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private." 1819 Verplanck, J[ohnston]. [New York]. To Martin Van Dec. 25 Buren, Albany. Sending a copy of the Buck- tail Bards by J[ohn] Duer and G[ulian] C[rom- melin] Verplanck; asking his aid in circulating it at Albany to annoy and injure Clinton; political forecast; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1819 V[an] Buren, M[artin. Hudson]. To George Tibbitts Dec. 28 [Albany?] Expressing pleasure at Tibbitts's affiUation with the Republicans. A. Df . S. 2 p. [1820] Tibbits, George. [Albany.] To Martin Van Buren, [Al- Jan. 2 bany?]. Letter of [December] 28 received; an appointment for an interview. A. L. S. 1 p. . Transcript. 1820 Thompson, Smith. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, J-*^N. 3 Albany. Has been impatient to see a certain book; the Council of Appointment and the sena- torship; proceedings of Congress; public ques- tions; nominations for governor and vice-presi- dent. A. L. S. 4 p. 1820 [Clinton, De Witt. Albany]. On slavery [from the Gov- JAN. 4 emor's speech to the Legislature]. Copy by Van Buren. 1 p. PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BXJREN 37 [1820 [Van Buren, Martin. Albany]. To D[aniel] D. Tompkins, Jan. 17?] [Washington]. Public notification of his nomi- nation for governor of New York sent through Jonathan Thompson; the manner in which the nomination was made; a proposition to run the Secretary of the Navy; etc. Copy in the hand of John W. Edmonds. 3 p. 1820 H[amilton], J[ames] A[lexander. New York]. To Martin Jan- 18 Van Buren, Senate Chamber, Albany. Ac- knowledging his letter of the 13th; doubts and suspicions abroad of Van Buren's views; the Federalists' shameful behavior; Tompkins as a candidate; his accounts; Van Buren's friendliness to Yates; etc. A. L. S. 7 p. . Transcript. 6 p. 1820 Jones, Henry F. Albany. To Martin Van Buien, Al- Jan. 19 bany. On Van Buren's refusal to sign the reso- lutions on the Missouri question; what passed between them on the call for the meeting; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1820 Van Bnren, Martin. [Albany]. To Rufus King, [Wash- Jan. 19 ington]. Tompkins's nomination for governor; a proposal to bring forward Thompson should he decline; CUnton's career and following; etc. A. Df. 2 p. (Incomplete). . Copy in the hand of John W. Edmonds. 3 p. (Printed: Life and correspondence of Rufus King,Yl: 252). . Transcript. 1820 V[an] Buren, M[artin. Albany]. To Henry F. Jones, [Al- Jan. 21 bany]. The use of his name authorized in a call for a meeting on the Missouri question, but not his signature to the memorial framed by the meet- ing. A. Df. 1 p. 1820 Thompson, Smith. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Jan. 23 Albany. Official duties; disappointment at the course of the Federalists in the New York Legis- lature; the nomination of Tompkins; his ac- counts; the postmastership; the Missouri ques- tion under discussion; who is to be lieutenant- governor; Adams and Clinton; the reduction of salaries, including judges'; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 38 LIBEAKY OF CONGKESS 1820 Edmonds, John W. Albany. To Abraham A. Van Bu- Jan. 24 ren, Charleston, S. C. Political and other gossip ; a Clintonian speaker and council; the election of Eufus King as United States senator; Clinton's speech; his prospects; the nomination of Tomp- kins for governor; lawsuits; threats of Judge Van Ness's impeachment; the clerkship, etc. of Co- lumbia County. A. L. S. 3 p . 4 p. [1820 Leonidas [Martin Van Bnren. Albany]. "Leonidas on Jan. 25 the subject of the note from Chief Justice Spencer [Albany Register, Jan. 21, 1820]"; being a second article on Chief Justice [Ambrose] Spencer's remark to Gen. [Jacob] Brown on the status of the Republican party. A. Df. 10 p. (Printed: Albany Argus, 1820. Jan. 25; the first article, Jan. 18). 1820 Thompson, Smith. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Jan. 28 Albany. Tompkins' determination to accept the nomination; Mclntyre's last pubhcation; ac- counts must be settled; a meeting with Col. Pell; Tompkins' plans; Crawford seen about the col- lector; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. . Transcript. 2 p. 1820 Thompson, Smith. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Jan. 30 Albany. Vice - president Tompkins's move- ments; the probability of his accepting the nomi- nation; his accounts; his own position unfavor- able; "Leonidas" and the alleged remark of Judge Spencer to General Brown; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1820 King.Rufus. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Wash- Jan. 31 ington. Two letters: [1] Thompson's opinion of the impolicy of Tomp- kins's declining the nomination ; the probabil- ity of Thompson's acceptance if Tompkins declines; Troup for lieutenant-governor; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. "Private and personal." . Transcript of [1]. [2] Vice President Tompkins's departure for Albany; the stand of the Federalists; the importance of excluding Clinton ; a settlement of accounts PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 39 King, Rufus — Continued. indispensable; the possibility of delaying his reply till his arrival at Albany. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private." (Cf . Zmgr VI : 263) . . Transcript of [2]. 2 p. 1820 Betts, S[amuel] R[ossiter]. Newburgh, [N. Y.] To Mar- Jan. 31 tin Van Buren, Albany. Proceedings of the [Orange] County Convention; the elation of Clinton's following; Federalists' opposition; the question of a candidate. A. L. S. 2 p. [1820 Van Buren, [Martin. Albany.] To N[athan] W[iUiams, c. Jan. 31] Utica, N. Y.] Inquiry in regard to Williams's authority fbr a statement of Chief Justice Spencer to Gen. [Jacob] Brown relative to the status of the Republican party. A. Df. 2 p. [1820 ? Van Buren, [Martin. Albany ?] To the Senate Nominat- Jan. ?] ing Committee of the Southern District of New York. Suggesting arrangements for the nomi- nation of [Michael] Ulshoeffer for state senator from the Southern District. A. Df. 4 p. 1820 Sanford, Nathan. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Feb. 3 [Albany]. The Missouri question and its con- nections; the House nearly divided upon it. A. L. S. 4 p. [1820 Williams, N[athan. Utica, N. Y.] To [Ambrose] Spencer, c. Feb. 4] [Albany ?] On Spencer's remark to Gen. Brown in regard to the status of the RepubHcan party. Copy. 1 p. (With: WiUiams to Van Buren, 1820, Feb. 4). 1820 Williams, N[athan]. Utica, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Feb. 4 Buren, In Senate, Albany. On the conversation between Chief Justice Spencer and General Brown; Williams's wish to explain in the Argus; inclosing a letter to the Chief Justice. A. L. S. 2 p. 1820 King, R[ufus]. Washington. To Martin V[an] Buren, Feb. 6 Albany. Acknowledging his letter of the 2d; Thompson's opinion as to Tompkins's chances; his accounts; the Missouri question; the hesita- tion of Massachusetts; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1820 Crawford, [WiUiam Harris. Washington]. Extract from Feb. 12 a report on banks [issued in obedience to a House resolution. Mar. 1, 1819]. Copy. 1 p. 40 LIBEAEY OF CONGEESS 1820 Worth, G[orham] A. Cincinnati. To Martin Van Buren, Feb. 17 Albany. His own reinstatement [as cashier ?] in opposition to Avishes of Langdon Cheves; asking Van Buren's influence with Crawford. A. L. S. 1 p. "Private." [1820 [New York legislature, "Bucktail" RepubUcan mem- Peb. 22] bers. Albany.] Address to the public in favor of their nominees, Daniel D. Tompkins for gov- ernor and General [Benjamin] Mooers [for lieu- tenant-governor]. Df. 33 p. (A few of the corrections are in Van Buren's handwriting. Printed: Albany Argus, 1820, Feb. 29.) 1820 Peck, Jedediah. Burlington, N. Y. To Martin Van Mar. 14 Buren, Senate, Albany. Has received his letter of the 2d; the [Otsego] County Convention on the 15th; Tompkins's accounts; plot against the Vice- president; his own political situation; the man- agement of the school fund, etc. A. L. S. 2 p. Transcript. 2 p. [1820 Van Buren, Martin. [Albany?] To [James] Madison, Mar. 15] [Montpelier]. Renewing a request for Madison's consent to publish the Madison-Tompkins corre- spondence [relative to a cabinet position during the war of 1812]; inclosing topics taken from Tompkins's letter-book. A. Df. 2 p. Transcript. 1 p. 1820 King, Rufus. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Al- Mak. 25 bany. The New York governorship ; Thomp- son's increased confidence; the matter of a certifi- cate on a question relating to himself; a message on the Spanish or Florida business; Clay's possible stand on recognizing a South American republic; a tariff measure in the House; the attitude of the South ; Crawford's report of aprobable deficiency; financial plans; Decatur's death; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. "Private." . Transcript. 3 p. 1820 King, Rufus. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, ^^J*- 27 Senate, Albany. Acknowledging his letter of the 23d; information on the part of Tompkins; Thompson's confidence and good spirits; the proposed conversion of the Holland Company's debtors into State debtors; the experience of the PAPEKS OF MAKTIN VAN BUKBN 41 King, Rufus — Continued. United States in public land sales; the instruc- tion respecting manufactures; the Spanish ques- tion; a new tariff submitted without conference with Crawford. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private." . Transcript. " 2 p. 1820 Bellinger.C. P., and other inhabitants of Little Falls, N. Y. Mar. 28 To [keturn Jonathan Meigs, Washington]. Peti- tion asking for the reinstatement of Anson Hol- lister, a political friend of the Administration, to the post-office at Little Falls, in place of the present incumbent, Samuel Smith, a Clintonian. Copy. 1 p. . Transcript. 1 p. 1820 V[an] Buren, M[artin. Albany]. To Henry Meigs, Wash- Apr. 4 ington]. Sufferings from the rascality of deputy postmasters; changes requested of the Post- master-general; inclosing papers. Copy. 1 p. (One of the "Green bag message" letters; noted by Hammond, Pol. hist. N. T.. I, 557). . Transcript. 1 p. 1820 Thompson, Smith. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Apr. 9 .Albany. The announced caucus not held; Tomp- kins's good standing in Washington; probable adjournment Mar. 1. A. L. S. 3 p. . Transcript. 2 p. 1820 Meigs, H[enry]. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Apr. 10 Albany. Papers on several post-offices com- municated to the Postmaster-general; orders issued to remove any one interfering with the due circulation of papers and letters; etc. A. L. S. Ip. . Transcript. 1 p. 1820 Rochester, William B. Bath, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Apr. 14 Buren, Albany. Clinton's "short session"; the effect of the Assembly and the Senate report; the strength of Tompkins and of Clinton com- pared ; probable votes in Steuben, Allegany, Tioga and Cattaraugus counties; in the district; an anecdote of General McClure; retains Van Buren in a libel suit, Ambrose Spencer v. Erastus Shepard and William B. Rochester. A. L. S. 3 p. . Transcript. 3 p. 42 LIBEAEY OF CONGRESS 1820 Drake, John E. [Oswego?] To E[eturn] J[onathan] Meigs, Ape. 15 Jr., [Washington]. Eecommending that the postmaster at Norwich be removed and Lot Clark be appointed. Transcript. 1 p. (With: Van Buren to Meigs, 1820, Apr. 4.) 1820 Talcott, Sam[ue]l A. New Hartford, [N. Y.] To Martin Apr. 15 Van Buren, Albany. A political reconnaissance of Oswego County; Tompkins's prospects; the effect of Van Buren's speech on Tompkins's accounts and Oakley's bill directing a prosecu- tion. A. L. S. 3 p. . Transcript. 2 p. 1820 Thompson, Smith. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Mat 9 New York. Acknowledging his letter of the 7th ; half a victory better than a defeat; Clinton's sting plucked; the adjournment of Congress; the President's message on the occupation of the Floridas and Cains's judgeship; Gallatin's return and the Patroon [Van Eensselaer]'s wish; Monroe and Tompkins to run, but no caucus; Clay's reso- lution on South American ministers; his plans; etc, A. L. S. 4 p. " . Transcript. 2 p. 1820 Leake, I[saac] Q. Castleton, Staten Island. To Martin May 28 Van Buren, Albany. On a proposition from Jesse Buel on the purchase of the Argus; wishes him to name a colleague; the state printer the child of the Eepublican party; asks his advice and assistance; the support of the party an indis- pensable condition; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. . Transcript. 2 p. 1820 V[an] Buren, M[artin. Albany]. To Abr[aha]m A. Van May 31 Buren, Ghent. Draft received; his own wish to realize the advances made last winter; financial pressure. A. L. S. 1 p. . Transcript. 1 p. 1820 V[an] Buren, M[artin. Albany]. To G[orham] A. Worth, June 1 [Cincinnati]. Eeasons for not writing; holy zeal and industry to rid the state of a junta loathed by all good men; poUtical outlook; Worth's affairs; advice to be patient; impressions of Langdon Cheves; no objection to Worth's PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BURBN 43 V[an] Buren, M[artin] — Continued. fidelity to Clinton, etc.; protest against puffing in verse; significance of Clinton's election; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. . Transcript. 3 p. 1820 Herkimer County, Inhabitants. Herkimer, [N. Y.] To June 1 Return Jonathan Meigs, [Washington]. Petition for the removal of David Holt, postmaster in the village of Herkimer, on account of partisan ac- tivity, and for the appointment of Jabez Fox; the politics of the signers; etc. Copy. 3 p. . Transcript. 4 p. 1820 Meigs, H[enry]. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Al- JuNE 5 bany. Sending a copy of Van Buren's letter on postmasters. A. L. S. 1 p. . Transcript. 1 p. 1820 Van Ness, C[omelius] P[eter]. Burlington, [Me.] To July 25 Martin Van Buren, Albany. On business with his brother WiUiam P. Van Ness. A. L. S. 3 p. . Transcript. 2 p. 1820 V[an] Buren, M[artin. Albany]. To G[orham] A. Worth, Aug. 27 Cincinnati. His inability to be of service to Worth; news from Mrs. Worth; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. . Transcript. 2 p. 1820 Hamilton, James A[lexander]. New York. Affidavit on Oct. 18 Van Buren's conduct in conducting the cause of the People against John W. Thorn, Valen- tine N. Livingston and Henry D. Tracy, in view of unfounded charges in the Statesman, October 13. A. D. S. 1 p. (With: Hamilton to Van Buren, 1820, Oct. 23). . Transcript. 1 p. 1820 Hamilton, James A[lexander] and H. Maxwell. New Oct. 19 York. Second statement on Van Buren's con- duct in the People v. John W. Thorn and others for conspiracy to defraud the Merchants Bank of New York. A. D. S. 2 p. (With: Hamilton to Van Buren, 1820, Oct. 23). . Transcript. 2 p. 1820 Hamilton, James A[lexander]. New York. To Martin Oct. 23 Van Buren, Albany. Sending copies of his statements on Van Buren's conduct in connec- 44 LIBKAEY OF CONGKESS Hamilton, James Alexander] — Continued. tion with The People v. Thorn and others; offering his aid to put down calunmy; reasons why neither Jones nor Munro signs either state- ment. A. L. S. 2 p. . Transcript. 2 p. 1820 Herkimer County Convention. Herkimer. Resolution call- OcT. 30 ing for the prompt removal of David Holt, post- master at Herkimer, for party reasons; recom- mendation of Jabez Fox for the place; signed by John Herkimer, chairman, and Abijah Mann, secretary. Copy. 1 p. . Transcript. 1 p. [1820 V[an] B[uren], M[artin. Albany]. To George Tibbitts, Oct. ?] [Albany]. On Tibbitts's proposal of terms for entering' the Republican party; no stipulations as to appointments possible for the Van Buren candidates for the Council. A. Dr. 2 p. . Transcript. 2 p. 1820 Porter, P[eter] B[uel]. Canandaigua, [N. Y.] To Martin Nov. 1 Van Buren, Albany. On retaliation on oppo- nents and removals from office; some exceptions; popularity of the canal policy; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. . Transcript. 3 p. 1820 V[an] Bnren, M[artin. Albany]. To James A[lexander] Nov. 2 Hamilton, New York. Gratitude for Hamilton's attention to the base attack in the Statesman. asking a modified statement signed by Jones relations between Jones and Varick understood etc. A. L. S. 2 p. . Transcript. 2 p. 1820 Meigs, H[enry]. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Nov. 26 [Albany]. Hisletter of the 19th received; his letter relating to postmasters and the Postmaster Gen- eral's action; Thompson's opinion of the letter; efforts of the Clintonians to obtain a copy; the Government's delicacy on local politics; Meigs's vote for Speaker; Clinton's presumptuous note; his rejection of the Convention proposition; Jonathan Thompson's nomination for the col- lectorship of New York. A. L. S. 4 p. . Transcript. 3 p. PAPERS OF MABTIN VAN BUEEN 45 1820 Kittg, Rufus. Washington. To Martin "Van Buren, Al- Dec. 1 bany. Governor [Clinton]'s course; the old post-office controversy; Jonathan Thompson's appointment; the election of Taylor as speaker; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1820 Thompson, Smith. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Deo. 18 Albany. Acknowledging his letter of the 12th; his own health; Duer's letter on Smith's appoint- ment; no present opening for S[mith] to be sent abroad; De Witt Clinton's singular charge against the general government ; Van Buren's letter not shown to the President; the question of senator; the prospect of Missouri's admission. A. L. S. 4 p. . Transcript. 2 p. 1820 Noah, M[ordecai] M[anasseh]. New York. To Martin Dec. 29 Van Buren, Albany. Phillips's new paper at Canandaigua; Van Ness's plans to defeat Van Buren's nomination as senator; Noah's candi- dacy for sheriif [of New York]; his backers and opposers; Clinton and the canal commissioner- ship; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. . Transcript. 2 p. 1820 Hamilton, James Alexander]. New York. To Martin Dec. 31 Van Buren, Albany. Acknowledging Van Bu- ren's letter of the 20th; the pubhcation of Richard Varick's letter; the ballot for senator; Van Ness's withdrawal of opposition; Van Buren and a convention; the question of abolishing the Council of Appointment ; Chntonians' policy ; sug- gestions for judiciary reforms; the political influ- ence of the suggested change; Van Buren's opin- ion desired; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. . Transcript. 6 p. [1820?] [Van Buren, Martin. Albany ?] Notes on corporations. A. Df. 3 p. ' [c. 1820?] [Van Buren, Martin. Albany?] To [Jesse Buel, Albany]. On Chancellor Kent. A. Df. 3 p. (Incom- plete) . 1821 Meigs, H[enry]. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Jan. 5 [Albany]. Sending copies of papers just received from the Postmaster-general [Return Jonathan Meigs]. A. L. S. 1 p. ■ . Transcript. 1 p. 46 LIBEAEY OF CONGRESS 1821 Meigs, H[enry]. Washington. To M[artin] V[an] Buren, Jan. 6 [Albany]. Answering his letter of the 20th inquiring as to the copies of Van Buren's and Drake's letters given to Clinton's friends by the Postmaster-general. A. L. S. 1 p. . Transcript. 1 p. [1821 [Van Buren, Martin. Albany]. To [Eufus] King, [Wash- Jan. 14] ington]. The convention bill in the Legislature; De Witt Clinton's efforts to secure support; why he should be opposed. A. Df. 4 p. (Final form printed : Life and Correspondence of Rufus King, vi:375). 1821 Gardenier, B[arent]. New York. To Martin Va^ Buren, Jan. 20 [Albany]. Asking to be appointed clerk of the sittings; his political record; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. . Transcript. 5 p. 1821 Thompson, Smith. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Jan. 30 Albany. Van Buren's "postmaster letter" and Clinton's manner of supporting his charges; Ketcham's barefaced lie; threats against Lan- sing's tenants; officers of the General Government who supported Clinton; the senatorship ; repre- sentation in the House; appointments in Dutchess County; army and navy legislation; his own "house on the hill;" etc. A. L. S. 4 p. . Transcript. 2 p. [1821 Hoah, M[ordecai] M[anasseh]. Albany. To Martin Van Feb. 15 Buren, Albany. Thanks to Van Buren and the °^ ^^'] [Council of Appointment] for his appointment as sheriff of the City and County of New York. A. N. S. 1 p. . Transcript. 1 p. 1821 King, Rufus. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Al- Fbb. 18 bany. Congratulations on his election to the Senate; [Solomon] Van Rensselaer and his rela- tions with Clinton; state and United States rights; characterization of the Executive and of the House; commercial and pecuniary difficulties and actual embarassments of the Government A. L. S. 3 p. . Transcript. 3 p. 1821 Adams, John Quincy. Washington. To R[ollin] C[arolus] ^^=•24 Mallory, [Washington]. On the expenses and PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 4Y Adams, John Quincy — Continued. salaries of the Commissioners on the Northeast Boundary. Copy. 2 p. (With: Van Ness to Van Buren, 1829, June 21.) 1821 Fanning, Henry. New Rochelle, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Feb. 28 Buren, Albany. As to modifying the law for the relief of the children and devisees of Frederick Davoue, deceased; Van Buren responsible for the law as it stands; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1821 [Van Bnren, Martin and others]. Albany, N. Y. To — Mar. 12 Busti[?]. The Holland [Land] Company and its agency; a political movement against it; the impolicy of making it a political factor. A. Df. 3 p. [1821 [Van Bnren, Martin. Albany]. To Henry Fanning, [New Mar.?] Rochelle]. Answering Fanning's letter of Feb. 28 on the law on the Davoue matter, etc. A. Dr. 3 p. 1821 Sidney, Algernon [Spencer Roane.] "On the lottery de- Mat 29- cision, nos. 2 and 5." Printed; in the Richmond ^^'^ ^ Enquirer; No. 2, May 29, 5 columns; no. 5, June 8, 2 columns. (Printed: John P. Branch historical papers of Randolph- Macon OoUege, ii; 91-108, 152-183.) 1821 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. Albany. To Elisha Foot, [Bur- JuNE 16 lington? Otsego Co., N. Y.]. Accepting the Otsego County Republican nomination for the Constitutional Convention. A. Dr. S. 2 p. . Transcript. 1 p. 1821 Clinton, De Witt. Albany. To the Earl of Dalhousie, Sept. 4 [Quebec]. On the extradition of Jacob Smith. Copy. 1 p. (With: Clinton, Message, 1822, Jan. 2.) 1821 Beardsley, Samuel. Rome, [N. Y.] To Ela Collins, In Sept. 20 Convention, Albany. Van Buren's report on the appointing power; the manner of electing justices of the peace; election of judges; the proposed amendment a satire on their former political course. A. L. S. 3 p. 1821 mshoeffer,M[ichael]. New York. To M[artin] Van Buren, Sept. 21 Albany. Objections toVanBuren's report on the appointing power. A. L. S. 4 p. 48 LIBEAKY OF CONGKESS 1821 Dalhousie, Earl of. Quebec. To De Witt Clinton, [Al- OcT. 25 bany]. On the rendition of Jacob Smith for trial for forgery. Copy. 2 p. (With: Clinton, Message, 1822, Jan. 2). [1821 V[an] B[ureii], M[artin. Albany]. To John A. King. On • Oct. 28] the doings of the Convention and some partial estrangements with the Kings and their follow- ing. A. Df. 3 p. (Printed in part: King, vi: 422). . Transcript. 2 p. 1821 V[an] Buren, M[artui. Albany?] "A statement of de- Nov. mands left in the hands of B. F. Butler, Esq., by M. V. Buren, Nov. 1821." A. Df. 14 p. 1821 Dudley, Cha[rle]s E[dward]. Albany. To Martin Van Dec. 21 Buren, Washington. Has received his letter of the 15th; the restoration of friendly intercourse between Van Buren andElisha Skinner; motives that actuated-the Judge in the Convention; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. . Transcript. 3 p. 1821 Dudley, Cha[rle]s E[dward]. Albany. To Martin Van Dec. 23 Buren, Washington. On the possibility and expe- diency of obtaining a national grant for the com- pletion of the Erie and Champlain canals; Van Buren's advocacy of internal improvements. A. L. S. 3 p. . Transcript. 2 p. [1821?] [Van Buren, Martin. Washington?] "Notes of order." A. D. 6 p. [1821?] [Van Buren, Martin. Albany?] Notes on the relation between the state and the Federal judiciary; including notes on Hampden's [Spencer Eoane's] letters on the case of Cohens v. Virginia, [etc.] A. Df. 19 p. (Roane's letters on Cohens v. Virginia [Richmond Enquirer, 1821, May 25f.] were signed "Algernon Sidney;" "Hampden" was the pen-name for an earlier series printed in the Enquirer. See above, 1821, June 29-Aug. 8; see also: The John P. Branch hist, papers, v. 1-2.) [1821?] Watson, [Elkanah. Albany?] "Copley, the American painter. Lord Lyndhurst's father; [his portrait of the author]." Clipping ; reprinted from : Men and Times of the Revolution. PAPEES OF MAETIN VAN BUBEN 49 1822 Clinton, \De Witt. Albany]. Message to the Legisla- Jan. 2 ture on the extradition of Jacob Smith. Copy (extract). 2 p. 1822 King, R[ufus], and M[artin] V[an] Buren. Washington. Jan. 3 To the Postmaster-general [Return Jonathan Meigs, Washington]. Asldng to be informed of the determination of the Department before the vacancy in the Albany postmastership is filled, in order to secure a fit and full opportunity for a representation on the subject. A. Df. of Van Buren. 2 p. . Transcript. 1 p. 1822 Meigs, R[eturn] J[onathan]. General Post-office, [Wash- Jan. 4 ington]. To Rufus King and M[artin] Van Buren, Senate, U. S., [Washington]. Answering their letter of the 3d in regard to the appointment of a new postmaster at Albany; an application in favor of Gen. Solomon Van Rensselaer now be- fore the President; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1822 Tompkins, Daniel D., Rufus King, and M[artin] V[an] Bu- Jan. 4 ran. Washington. To Return J[onathan] Meigs, [Washington]. Asking two weeks' delay in the appointment of a postmaster at Albany that the citizens of that place may express an opinion. L. S. 2 p. . Transcript. 1 p. 1822 Meigs, R[etum] J[onathan], Jr. Gen. Post-office, Wash- Jan. 4 ington. To D[aniel] D. Tompkins, Rufus King, and M[artin] Van Buren, [Washington]. Answer- ing their letter of [Jan. 4] regarding the appoint- ment at Albany. A. L. S. 1 p. . Transcript. 1 p. 1822 V[an] B[nren], M[artin]. Washington. To [James Mon- Jan. 5 roe, Washington]. Sending copies of corre- spondence with the Postmaster-general; asking for a delay in the appointment that the citizens may be further heard; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1822 Cantine, Moses I. Albany. To Martin Van Buren, Jan. 6 [Washington]. Solomon Van Rensselaer and the Albany appointment; other candidates; his can- didacy and Worth's; a partial meeting at Ved- der's, mostly of Southwick's creatures; Mayell's 40803°— 10 4 50 LIBRARY OP CONGEESS Cantine, Moses J. — Continued. situation; the effect of failure on the paper; let- ters sent out to Eitchie and others to test [post- office] suppression. A. L. S. 3 p. . Transcript. 3 p. 1822 Meigs, R[etum] J[onathan]. Washington. To Daniel D. Jan. 7 Tompkins and M[artin] V[an] Buren, [Washing- ton]. Delay in the Albany appointment deemed inexpedient; etc. Copy. Ip. . ."^ Transcript. 1 p. 1822 Monroe, James. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Jan. 7 [Washington]. On Van Buren's request for delay in the Albany appointment. Copy. 2 p. 1822 Tompkins, Daniel D., and M[artin] V[an] Buren. Wash- Jan. 7 ington. To Eetum J[onathan] Meigs, [Wash- ington]. Summary of their previous corre- spondence on the Albany appointment; recom- mendation of John Lansing, Jr., for the place; Van Rensselaer's unfitness; etc. L. S. 8 p. . Transcript. 5 p. 1822 Meigs, R[etum] J[onathan, Jr.]. Gen. Post-office, [Wash- Jan. 8 ington]. To D[aniel] D. Tompkins and M[artin] Van Buren, [Washington]. Answering their communication of [Jan. 7] on the Albany ap- pointment. Copy. 1 p. . Transcript. 1 p. 1822 TTlshoeffer, M[ichael]. Albany. To Martin Van Buren, In Jan. 13 Senate, Washington. Indignation at the ap- pointment of Van Rensselaer; the presidential question and a caucus; increase in Republican strength; the appointment of presidential elec- tors; Noah's attack upon the Speaker; a debate on the propriety of answering the Governor's speech; A. L. S. 2 p. . Transcript. 2 p. 1822 Gallatin, [Albert. Paris]. To [John Quincy] Adams, Jan. 14 [Washington]. On claims against France for vessels lost while the Berlin and Milan decrees were in force. Copy (extract). 1 p. (With: Rives to Van Buren, 1831, Sept. 29). 1822 V[an] Buren, M[artm]. Washington. To E[rastus] Root, Jan. 16 [Albany ?] DecHnmg to consider the place of Chief Justice of New York; approval of the re- PAPERS OP MARTIN VAN BUREN 51 V[aii] Buren, M[artm] — Continued. appointment of the present judges; the Senate considering the question of imprisonment for debt. A. Df. 3 p. . Transcript. 2 p. 1822 Dudley, Cha[rie]s E[dward], and others. Albany. To Jan. 22 Daniel D. Tompkins and Martin Van Buren, Washington. Sending the memorial and re- monstrance addressed to the President by a general meeting of Republican citizens of Albany against the appointment of Solomon Van Rensse- laer; thanks for their prompt action in opposing the appointment. L. S. of Chairman Cha[rle]s E. Dudley. 2 p. . Transcript. 2 p. 1822 TJlshoeffer, M[ichael]. Albany. To M[artin] Van Buren, Jan. 27 Washington. Sending a draft of proceedings of the meeting [Jan. 21?]; Van Buren's influence and opponents; the question of the presidency; Noah's mad course; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. . Transcript. 2 p. [1822 TJlshoeffer, M[ichael]. [Albany]. To Martin Van Buren, Jan. 31] In Senate, Washington. The war upon the Post- master-general and its bearing upon the political fortunes of the New York delegation, etc. ; Re- pubUcan policy in reference to Monroe; the John Taylor meeting; New York and the presidency; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. . Transcript. 4 p. [1822 Hamilton, James A., et alii ads. WiUiam W. Van Ness. Jan.?] New York Supreme Court, [January term, 1822]. Van Buren's brief and papers for the defendants. A. Df. of Van Buren (p. 1, copy). 41 p. {Of. N. Y. 0. L. Rep. 6:827f., 957; Johnson, 19:349f. and20:125f.) 1822 TJlshoeffer, M[ichael]. Albany. To M[artin] Van Buren, Feb. 2 In Senate, Washington. The use of Van Buren's letters to himself and those to Knower and Dud- ley ; the opening of the campaign in style; inclos- ing a printed paper attributed to the writer of the pamphlet about King' s last election. A. L. S. 1 p. . . Transcript. 1. p. 52 LIBRARY OF CONGEESS 1822 Duer, W[illiam] A. Albany. To Mfartin] Van Buren, Feb. 7 [Washington]. The choice of regents; candidates and maneuvers; the matter of the governorship; rumors about Van Buren. A. L. S. 3 p. 1822 Talcott, Sam[ue]l A. Albany. To Martin Van Buren, Feb. 7 [Washington]. Van Buren's conduct in the Albany post-oflGLce matter commended; a quota- tion from a correspondent as to its good effect; the governorship; the presidential succession. A. L. S. ,3 p. . Transcript. 3 p. 1822 Hammond, Jabez D[elano]. Cherry Valley, [N. Y.] To Feb. 9 Martin Van Buren, In Senate, Washington. Doty for a judgeship; criticism of Van Buren's letter to the Postmaster-general; the effect of the new State Constitution. A. L. S. 2 p. [1822 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. Outline of a speech Feb. 12] in opposition to a bUl introduced into the Senate [Jan. 16] to confirm the title of the Marquis de Maison Eouge to a Spanish land-grant in Loui- siana. A. Df. 12 p. (Incomplete.) 1822 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To Benjamin F[rank- Feb. 12 lin] Butler, Albany. His d6but in the Senate in a speech in opposition to the claim of the Mar- quis de Maison Rouge; grounds of attack; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. " Private." . Transcript. 1 p. 1822 UlshoefEer, M[ichael]. Albany. To M[artin] V[an] Buren, Feb. 17 [Washington]. P. B. Porter "the gentleman from the westward in the handbill"; a caucus, a proposed extra session, and the gubernatorial nomination; VanBuren's Georgetown residence, his alleged aristocratic leanings, and his rela- tions with [Eufus] King;" the "bank proceed- ings here." A. L. S. 3 p. . Transcript. 2 p. 1822 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To G[orham] A. Feb. 18 Worth, New York. On the matter of a govern- ment position for Worth; advising efforts to get into independent business; his own aversion to the governorship and satisfaction with his present place; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. . 2 p. PAPEES OF MAHTIN VAN BUEEN 53 1822 Spencer, A[mbrose]. Albany. To Martin Van Buren, Feb. 23 Washington. Asking for his aid in obtaining a place on the Macedonian, Captain Biddle, for his son William; his reluctance to address per- sonally the Secretary of the Navy [Thompson]; thanks for documents. A. L. S. 1 p. "Con- fidential." . Transcript. 1 p. 1822 Enower, B[enjamin]. Albany. To Martin Van Buren, Mar. 4 [Washington]. Acknowledging his letter of the 18th; regrets at the possibility of losing Van Buren from the State; results of the caucus on the nomination of governor; candidates; cere- monies inaugurating the new Constitution; pro- posed amendment of the National Constitution; the bank question; an office asked for Wilham. Broome. A. L. S. 4 p. . Transcript. 3 p. 1822 TJlshoeffer, M[ichael]. Albany. To M[artin] V[an] Buren, Mas. 11 Washington. The nomination of governor; the candidates; Van Buren's residence in George- town; the Republican Sentinel apparently under Radcliffe's influence; the dispersion of the bank lobby; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. . Transcript. 3 p. 1822 Noah, M[ordecai] M[anasseh]. New York. To Martin Mab. 12 Van Buren, In Senate, Washington. Ingraham an applicant for the place of appraiser now held by Prall; the prospect of a grand split in the Fall; a complaint that Van Buren takes no part in settling the governorship; Sharpe pushing the General Committee to make trouble. A. L. S. Ip. . Transcript. 1 p. 1822 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. Richmond. To G[orham] A. Mah. 16 Worth, New York. Van Buren's relations with Judge Van Ness; the charge that Van Buren communicated the identity of Aristides to Judge Spencer; the charge of having been concerned in the affair of the Bank of America; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. . Transcript. 4 p. 54 LIBEAEY OF CONGKESS 1822 Ulshoeffer,M[ichael]. Albany. To Martin Van Buren, In Mae. 19 Senate, Washington. Yates for governor and Root for lieutenant-governor; records of ballots inclosed; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. (Inclosure 4 p.) . Transcript. 1 p. (Inclosure 4 p.) , 1822 Spencer, A[mbrose]. Albany. To Martin Van Buren, Mar. 28 [Washington]. Acknowledging his letter of the 4th; thanks for his interest in furthering [Wil- liam Spencer's] wishes; his advocacy of Yates for Governor; the Irish story; a rumor of Van Buren's trip to Europe and marriage; inclosing a letter for Elisha Jenkins. A. L. S. 2 p. . Transcript. 2 p. 1822 Ulslioeffer,M[ichael]. Albany. ToM[artin]VanBuren,In Apr. 2 Senate, Washington. Rumors as to the political and matrimonial purposes of Van Buren's trip to Virginia; New York politics; a remark as to polit- ical affairs in Washington; etc. A. L. S. 8 p. . . Transcript. 4 p. 1822 Tillotson, R[obert]. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Apr. 3 [Washington]. Van Buren's opinion desired in regard to the avoidance of a possible lawsuit; papers sent through Judge Skinner; etc. A. L. S. Ip. ' . Transcript. 1 p. 1822 Eoot, Erastus. Delhi, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Buren, In Apr. 10 Senate, Washington. "The Irish" of Pennsyl- vania; praise for Van Buren's course. A. L. S. Ip. [1822 [Van Buren, Martin. Albany]. To [Solomon Van Rens- AuG. 31] selaer] . Delegates gone to the Convention for the nomination of senator; his own attitude and in- tentions; gratification at the confidence bestowed upon him. A. Df. 3 p. . Transcript. 2 p. 1822 King, Rufus. Jamaica, [L. I.] To Martin Van Buren, Sept. 24 Albany. Pohtical and personal gossip; a recent visit to Boston andWaltham; Gore; theOtises; Adams, Crawford, Russell; articles in the WasJi- ington Republican on Van Buren and Noah; the Massachusetts governorship; Van Buren and Brackenridge; Archer; fever in the city; Wash- ington lodgings; judiciary matters; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 55 1822 King, Rufus. Jamaica, [L. I.] To Martin Van Buren, Nov. 3 Albany. Silence as to Van Buren's movements; division in his own district over sheriff, senators and representatives; Noah's prospects; Wendover and the Centinel; Coleman's attitude; Washing- ton lodgings; Union Tavern at Georgetown favored; Crawford's offer of accommodations; Col. William's re-election; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. . Transcript. 3 p. 1822 Cantiue, Moses I. Albany. To Martin Van Buren, Dec. 2 Washington. Governor Yates takes the Stafford house; rumor of a caucus in New York to map out a path for the new governor; playing upon his jealousy of independence; family news: etc. A. L. S. 1 p. . Transcript. 1 p. 1822 Hoyt, Jesse. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Wash- Dec. 5 ington. Conversation with Matthew L. Davis about Van Buren and Eckford in Philadelphia. A. L. S. 4 p. 1822 Van Ness, C[omelius] P[eter]. Burlington, pVle.] "Re- Dec. 7 marks on the validity of the act of Congress passed Mar. 3, 1821, entitled 'An act establishing the salaries of the commissioners and agents ap- pointed under the treaty of Ghent.' " Copy. 3 p. (With: Porter to Van Buren, 1822, Dec. 31). . Transcript. 9 p. 1822 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. To [Joseph C] Yates, Dec. 10 [Albany]. Recommending Sutherland for the Supreme Court; Duer also for a judicial ap- pointment; Cantine's claims to recognition; dis- avowal of a rumored attempt to dictate Yates' policy; etc. A. Df. 7 p. . Transcript. 4 p. 1822 Van Hess, C[omelius] P[eter]. Burlington, [Me.] To Dec. 12 Peter B[uel] Porter, [Black Rock, ? N. Y.]. Send- ing his own opinion [Dec. 7] on the salaries of the commissioners under the Treaty of Ghent. Copy. Ip. (With: Porter toVanBuren, 1822, Dec. 31). . Transcript. 1 p. 1822 Verplanck, J[olmston. New York]. To M[artin] Van Dec. 14 Buren, Washington. Asking Van Buren's sup- port of Blunt's offer for the contract to supply 56 LIBEAEY OF CONGRESS Verplanck, J[ohnston] — Continued. the United States lighthouses with oil; party schisms healing; Clay's friends in New York. A. L. S. 2 p. . Transcript. 2 p. 1822 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To J[ohnston] Ver- Dec. 22 planck, [New York]. Promising to serve Blunt if possible; the question of Bank directors; Clay's friends and his pretensions to the presidency; the action of Ohio and Missouri; the important part to be played by New York; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. ■. Transcript. 2 p. 1822 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To [Jacob Suther- Dec. 24 land ? Albany ?]. His nomination, etc., and Van Buren's letter to Judge Yates ; denial of an alleged remark to John Duer. A. L. S. 1 p. 1822 Porter,P[eter]B[uel]. Black Rock, [N.Y.] To Martin Van Dec. 31 Buren, [Washington]. On the reduction of sala- ries of commissioners under the Treaty of Ghent; Van Ness on the constitutionahty of the law; his own book on the Western termination of the Erie Canal; will go with the body of Republicans on the presidential question; etc. A. L. S. "Con- fidential." 3 p. (Inclosure, 4 p.) [1822 R[andolpli, John, of Roanoke. Washington]. To Martin or 1823] Van Buren, Union Tavern, Georgetown. Ex- pressing the regret of "Miss Wildfire and Mr. R." at missing the company of Mr. Van Buren and "King Caucus's" company to Riverdale. A. N. Ip. [Bet. 1822 [Cambreleng, Churchill Caldom. Washington ?] Notes and 1839] on the annual income of British sovereigns. [1066-1803]. A. Df. 3 p. 1823 Root, Erastus. Albany. To Martin Van Buren, Wash- Jan. 3 ington. As to the interpretation of the Consti- tution on the session of the Legislature; William H. Crawford the only "Democratic" candidate; the "Radicals." A. L. S. 2 p. 1823 Dudley, Cha[rle]s E[dward]. Albany. To Martin Van Jan. 18 Buren, Washington. On the course of events at Albany; judicial appointments; qualifications and opportunities of the governorship; nomina- tions for State ofiicers; his own ofiicial and politi- cal situation; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. PAPERS OF MAETIN VAN BUBEN 57 1823 Skinner, Roger. [Albany]. To Martin Van Buren, Sen- Feb. 15] ate, Washington. Tlie political effect of Marcy's appointment as comptroller; Governor Yates's isolation; his unfriendliness to Van Buren; news of Mrs. Cantine and of Van Buren's children; Van Buren' s projected trip to Virginia; the State printing; candidates for district attorney; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. . Transcript. 2 p. 1823 Duer, W[illiam] A. Albany. To M[artin] Van Buren, Feb. 17 [Washington]. Acknowledging his letter of the 9th; State judicial appointments; Marcy's ap- pointment as comptroller; reasons of his own failure to receive an appointment; asking for Van Buren's aid; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. . Transcript. 3 p. 1823 King, Charles. New York. To M[artiri] Van Buren, Feb. 28 [Washington]. Asking Van Buren's co-opera- tion with [Rufus King] in securing for the writer the position of navy agent made vacant by the resignation of Robert Swartwout. A. L. S. 1 p. . Transcript. 1 p. 1823 Sutherland, Jacob. Albany. To M[artin] Van Buren, Mab. 3 [Washington]. The Governor's disposition to- ward Van Buren; reason for satisfaction with the writer's results. A. L. S. 3 p. 1823 Thompson, Smith. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Mab. 17 [Albany]. On Thompson's chances to secure the support of New York, etc., for the presidency; next winter's caucus; asking Van Buren's opin- ion; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. . Transcript. 3 p. 1823 Thompson, Smith. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Mah. 21 Albany. Asking for a prompt answer to his let- ter of [Mar. 17] and for the truth in reference to rumors about Van Buren's activity in connection with the presidential question. A. L. S. 1 p. . Transcript. 1 p. 1823 Thompson, Smith. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Mab. 25 Albany. On the proffered United States Su- preme Court appointment ; his hesitation about 58 LIBKAKY OF CONGBESS Thompson, Smith — Continued. accepting and his inchnation to present Van Bu- ren's name in case of non-acceptance. A. L. S. 3 p. . Transcript. 3 p. 1823 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. New York. To Smith Thompson, Mar. 30 [Washington]. Answering Thompson's letter of Mar. 25, in reference to a Supreme Court appoint- ment; Van Buren's opinions; King's advice; the presidential question; etc. Copy. 3 p. . Transcript. 4 p. 1823 King, Eufus. Jamaica. To J[ohn]Q[uincy] Adams, [Wash- Ap^. 1 ington]. On the Supreme Court appointment; Smith Thompson; Van Buren. Copy. 1 p. "Confidential." (With : King to VanBuren, 1823, Apr. 6; printed: King, Yl, 512). . Transcript. 1 p. 1823 King, Rufus. Jamaica. To President [James] Monroe, Ape. 2 [Washington]. Recommending Van Buren for the Supreme Court vacancy; Smith Thompson and the motives for his declining. Copy. 3 p. (With: King to VanBuren, 1823,Apr. 6; printed: King, VI: 512-14). . Transcript. 4 p. 1823 King, Rufus. Jamaica, [L. I.] To Martin Van Buren, Apr- 4 [Albany ?]. Sending copies of his letters to John Quincy Adams, April 1, 1823, and to James Mon- roe, April 2, 1823, on Van Buren and the Su- preme Court vacancy. A. L. S. 1 p. (With: King to Van Buren, 1823, Apr. 6.) . Transcript. 1 p. 1823 King, Rufus. [Jamaica]. To Martin Van Buren, Albany. Apr- 6 Sending copies of his letters, Apr. 1-4, in regard to the Supreme Court appointment; advice. A. L. S. 1 p. 1823 Thompson, Smith. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, ^^^■^ Albany. Van Buren's letter on the Supreme Court appointment shown to the President; the President's intentions; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. (Printed: King,Yl: 515). Transcript. 1 p. 1823 [Adams, John Quincy]. Washington. To Rufus King, ^P"^- '^ Jamaica, L. I. Answering King's letter of [Apr.] PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 59 [Adams, John Quincy] — Continued. 4 on the Supreme Court appointment. Copy. (With: King to Van Buren, 1823, Apr. 10. Printed: King, VI: 514). . Transcript. 1 p. 1823 King, Rufus. [Jamaica, L. I.] To Martin Van Buren, Apr. 10 Albany. Sending a copy of Adams's letter of [Apr. 7]; delay in receipt by Thompson of Van Buren's letter; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. . Transcript. 1 p. 1823 V[aE] B[nren], M[artin]. Albany. To S[mith] Thompson, A^PR- 15 Washington. The Supreme Court question; his own disappointment at the President's delaying the decision. A. Dr. S. 2 p. (Appended to: Thompson to Van Buren, 1823, Apr. 6; printed: King,Yl: 516-17). . Transcript. 2 p. 1823 King, Rufus. Jamaica. To Martin Van Buren, Albany. Apr. 18 Advice as to the course to be pursued by Van Buren; sending a copy of a letter to Adams, Apr. 18. A. L. S. 1 p. . Transcript. 1 p. 1823 King, Rufus. Jamaica. To John Quincy Adams, [Wash- Apr. 18 ington]. Answering Adams's letter of [Apr.] 7 on the Supreme Court appointment; the impolicy of postponement; etc. Copy. 2 p. (Appended to: King to Van Buren, 1823, Apr. 18; printed: King, VI: 524). . Transcript. 1 p. 1823 Adams, J[ohn] Q[uincy. Washington]. To Rufus King, [Apr. 21] [Jamaica, L. I]. Answering Adams's letters of the 10th and 18th. Copy. 1 p. (In: King to Van Buren, 1823, Apr. 28. Printed in part: King,Yl: 524.) 1823 Thompson, Smith. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Apr. 25 Albany. His own refusal of the Supreme Court appointment; Adams's interview with the Presi- dent, etc. A. L. S. 2 p. (Printed: King, YI: 517). . Transcript. 1 p. 1823 King, Rufus. Jamaica, \h. I.] To Martin Van Buren, Apr. 28 Albany. Sending a copy of a letter of John 60 LIBEAEY OF CONGRESS King, Kufus — Continued. Quincy Adams [Apr. 21]; the caucus proceedings at Albany. A. L. S. 1 p. . Transcript. 2 p. [1823? [Van] Rensselaer. S[tephen. Albany?] To M[artin] Van Apk.?] Buren, [Albany?] Acknowledging a letter and inclosures; his own hope that the President will give Van Buren the [Supreme Court] appoint- ment. A. L. S. 1 p. . Transcript. 1 p. 1823 Smith, S[amuel]. Baltimore. To Martin Van Buren, Al- Mat 1 bany. Thanks for a resolution; its encourage- ment to Clay; his own candidacy for the speaker- ship; presidential candidates. A. L. S. 1 p. [1823 Van Buren, Martin. [Albany]. To Rufus King, [Jamaica, Mat 2] L. I.] Answering King's letter of [Apr. 28]; the favorable impression made by Adams; the caucus proceedings and his own position; etc. A. Df. 4 p. (Printed: Zmgr, VI.: 528.) . Transcript. 2 p. 1823 C[rawford] W[illiam] H[arris]. Washington. To Martin May 9-19 V[an] Buren, [Albany]. The President and can- didates for the vice-presidency; the Supreme, Court vacancy; elections in Virginia; Nathan Sanford and a justiceship. A. L. S. 4 p. 1823 Macon, Nath[anie]I. Buck Spring, [N. C] To Martin Van May 9 Buren, Albany. On the plan of a national cau- cus for nominating a president, as outUned in the Albany caucus resolutions; Jefferson's principles out of fashion; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. . Transcript. 2 p. 1823 Taylor, John. Carohne, Va. To Martin Van Buren, Al- May12 bany. Thanks for the Albany caucus resolu- tions; his own farming occupations; the state of his pohtical opinions; his book on the principles of government; the eight years' rotation habit and the proposed choosing of presidents by con- gressmen; his inability to give political informa- tion of value. A. L. S. 2 p. . Transcript. 2 p. 1823 Van Buren, Martin. New York. To Smith Thompson, May 23 [Washington]. On an attempt to make mischief between them in connection with Beardsley's PAPERS OF MAKTIN VAN BUREN 61 Van Bnren, Martin — Continued. appointment; expection high on the results of the race; the confidence of Randolph, Hampton, and other Southerners; etc. A. Dr. . Transcript. 2 p. 1823 Thompson, Smith. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, May 24 Alban}'. Acknowledging Van Buren's letter of the 16th; his own health; plans for the Summer, and inquiry as to the possibiUty of meeting Van Buren; his freedom from jealousy; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. . Transcript. 2 p. 1823 Thompson, Smith. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, May 27 New York. The appointment of Beardsley; Van Buren's explanation perfectly satisfactory; etc. A. L. S, 1 p. . Transcript. 1 p. 1823 Van Bnren, Martin. New York. To Smith Thompson, June 4 [Washington]. Suggestions for a Southern tour to secure the Summer reunion desired by Thomp- son; his own plans; Gouvemeur's reported words on Van Buren's candidacy for the judgeship; Thompson's and Monroe's reputed views; etc. A. Df. 4 p. . Transcript. 3 p. 1823 Thompson, Smith. Washington. To M[artin] Van Buren, JxTKE 26 [New York ?]. Denial of the story referred to in Van Buren's letter of the 4th; the possibility of a political object's being attributed to a Southern tour; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. . Transcript. 2 p. 1823 Thompson, Smith. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, July 11 Albany. Asking if after what has passed be- tween them, he can properly accept the Supreme Court appointment. A. L. S. 1 p. "Confiden- tial." (Indorsed: " I find no copy of my answer. It consisted of an earnest advice to him to "take the office, & he was soon after appointed M V B" ; printed: King, VI: 525). . Transcript. 1 p. 1823 King, Il[ufus]. Jamaica, [L. I.] On a "Communication of July 15 Mr. Rufus King to Mr. Van Buren in May, 1823 " in reference to Samuel Gouverneur's report of an 62 LIBEABY OF CONGBESS King, R[ufus] — Continued. alleged disparagement of Van Buren by Smith Thompson; etc. Copy by Van Buren. 2 p. (Note added by Van Buren: "July 25 1823 Sent the original of the above to Mr. Thompson")- . Transcript. 1 p. 1823 King, Rufus. Jamaica. To Martin Van Buren, Albany?] July 22 Denouncing Thompson's and the President's action in reference to the Supreme Court appoint- ment; advising reserve upon the subject; annex- ing a proposed reply. A. L. S. 2 p. (including the reply, 1 p. Printed: KiTig, VI: 526). . Transcript. 3 p. 1823 Crawford, W[iUia]m H[arris]. Washington. To Martin Aug. 1 Van Buren, [Albany ?] The starting of the Pa^ triot; asking for the secret history of Thompson's appointment to the Supreme Bench; the lan- guage of the man who pushed Thompson for the , presidency; political news from Tennessee, South Carolina, and Alabama; Governor King's report upon Maine; Calhoun's calculations; Holmes and Johnson for vice-president; the disappointment of the latter. A. L. S. 4 p. . Transcript. 3 p. 1823 Van Ness, C[orneHus] P[eter]. BurUngton, [Vt.] To Mar- AuG. 1 tin Van Buren, Albany. Asking for the truth in regard to Van Buren's reported unfriendly feel- ings toward himself. A. L. S. 2 p. . Transcript. 2 p. [1823 V[an] B[uren], M[artin. Albany]. To C[omehus] P[eter] -A^^G- 15] Van Ness, [Burlington, Vt.] Answering Van Ness's letter of [Aug.] 1 in regard to efforts to excite differences between himself and Van Ness. A. Df. 4 p. . Transcript. 3 p. 1823 Van Ness, C[ornelius] P[eter]. BurUngton, [Vt.] To Mar- ^uG. 20 tin Van Buren, Albany. Answering his letter of [Aug.] 15th; continuing the subject of Van Bu- ren's reputed unfriendliness; his own interest and friendly feehng; relations with his brothers; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. . Transcript. 5 p. PAPERS OF MAETIN VAN BUBEN 63 1823 Smith, P[eter], of Peterboro. Bristol, [Tenn.] To Martin Sei^- 23 Van Buren, Albany. His sickness, travels and engagement; characterization of his fiancee; good wishes for Van Buren, Skinner and Marcy ; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. . Transcript. 2 p. 1823 Coffin, Alex[ande]r. Hudson, [N.Y.] To Martin VanBuren, Oct. 17 Albany. Answering Van Buren's letter of the 13th; comparison of their opinions on the presi- dential question; differences among Republicans; etc. L. S. 2 p. . Transcript. 1 p. 1823 V[an] Buren, M[artin. Albany]. Memorandum on his real Oct. estate. A. D. 1 p. . Transcript. 1 p. 1823 Flagg, Azariah C[utting]. Plattsburgh, [N. Y.] To Mar- Nov. 12 tin Van Buren, New York [corrected to "Balti- more and if not Washington City."] Results of the election; will support the regular nomina- tions. A. L. S. 2 p. 1823 Marcy, W[Uliam] L[eamed]. Albany. To Martin Van Dec. 14 Buren, Washington. The presidential nomina- tion at Washington, and the election of presiden- tial electors by the people; the danger of altering the method while the party is distracted; pressure for change; the attitude of the Assembly; Samuel Shaw's pension papers. A. L. S. 3 p. . Transcript. 2 p. [1823 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. Notes for a speech Dec. 29] delivered in the Senate on introducing a resolu- tion providing for the amendment of the Consti- tution relative to the election of president and vice-president : [1] "Amendment to the Fed[eral] Constitution; New Jersey proposition to district the states for the election of President." A. Df. 12 p. [2] Final draft developed from the notes above. A. Df. 36 p. 1823 Skinner, R[oger]. Albany. To Martin Van Buren, In Dec. 30 Senate, Washington. Answering Van Buren's' letter of [Dec] 16; inclosing a letter from Har- risburg; the soundness of Pennsylvania; opin- ions of sundry politicians on the proposed change 64 LIBKARY OF CONGEESS Skinner, R[oger] — Continued. in the State electoral law and the proposed amendment of the Federal Constitution as to presidential electors; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. . Transcript. 3 p. 1823 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington?] Statement to John King or Hamilton. Verplanck's letter; The American's support of Adams; its reason; a prophecy as to the outcome of the policy of the writers (Verplanck and King) ; etc. A. Df. 2 p. . Transcript. 2 p. [1823?] [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. Notes on proceed- ings in the House, [1799-1800 ?] on the amend- ment of the Constitution relative to the decision of disputed presidential elections. A. Df. 4 p. [1823?] [Butler, Benjamin Frankhn. Albany?] To Ch[arles Edward Dudley ? Albany ?] Acknowledging Sen- ate resolutions. A. Df. 1 p. [1824? [Van Buren, Martin. Washington?] Draft of resolutions c. Jan. 10?] in response to those of the [Tennessee Legislature, Nov. 15, 1823, in opposition to Congressional caucus presidential nominations, sent to the New York Legislature with the Governor's message, Jan. 6, 1824]. A. Df. 6 p. (See: New York Senate Journal, 1824, p. 4, 11, 15, etc.) 1824 Marcy, W[illiam] L[earned]. Albany. To Martin Van Jan. 11 Buren, [Washington]. The New York Legisla- ture and the presidency ; the report of the Senate Committee on the proceedings of the Tennessee General Assembly [of Nov. 15, 1823]; a caucus favoring congressional nomination to be held; diificulties of the electoral law question ; John A. King's view; Cramer, Spencer, and Clinton's prospects ; reports from Washington of Van Bu- ren's deserting Crawford for Clay; his speech on amending the Constitution; the Common Coun- cil meeting; Quackenbush and Dudley ; Skinner's behavior; etc. A. L. S. 7 p. . Transcript. 5 p. [1824? [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. Notes on the consti- Jan. 22?] tutional powers of Congress [forming the basis of the Senate speech of Jan. 22. 1824, on a constitu- PAPERS OF MAETIN VAN BUKEN 65 [Van Bnren, Martin] — Continued. tional amendment defining the powers of Con- gress as to canal and road-making?]: [1] From Madison's report [Virginia Legislature, session of 1799-1800], on the Virginia Reso- lutions denouncing the Alien and Sedition Laws ; Hampden [Spencer Roane's ?] letters [1819] and the Federalist. A. Df. 4 p. [2] On Congressional and Executive deliverances, 1815-[22], on the power of Congress as to internal improvements (Madison's Bank veto message, Jan. 30, 1815, Calhoun's United States Bank bonus distribution bill, [introduced. House, Dec. 23, 1816]; Madi- son's veto, [Mar. 3, 1817], [Henry St. George] Tucker's and Poindexter's internal improve- ment resolutions, House, [Mar. 14, 1818]; Monroe's Cumberland Road veto, [May 4, 1822]). A. Df. 2 p. [3] "Implied powers;" notes from Hamilton's report on the constitutionality of the Bank of the U[nited]St[ates],Feb.l791;etc. A.Df. 4p. 1824 Sutherland, Jacob. Albany. To Martin V[an] Buren, Jan. 24 [Washington]. Answering Van Buren's letter of the 10th; the electoral measure; its intentions and status; Young, Yates, and the Governor- ship; Van Buren's relations with Thompson; legal matters; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. . Transcript. 4 p. 1824 Butler, B[enjamin] F[ranklin]. Albany. To M[artin] Jan. 24 Van Buren, [Washington]. The action of the Assembly on the Tennessee resolutions [of Nov. 15, 1823]; encouragement for Henry Clay; the electoral law a cause of division. A. L. S. 3 p. 1824 Marcy, W[illiam] L[earned]. Albany. To Martin Van Feb. 15 Buren, [Washington]. Answeriug Van Buren's letter of the 7th; his own fears that the Senate will pass some law giving the choice of electors to the people; the governorship; trouble with Leake and the Argus; position of Croswell; Leake's and General Porter's talks, views; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. . Transcript. 3 p. 40803°— 10 5 66 LIBEAEY OF CONGEESS 1824 V[an] Buren, M[artm. Washington]. To Benjamin F[rank- Feb. 17 lin] Butler, Albany. The presidential situation; plans and prospects of the candidates ; New York andtheelectorallaw; etc. "Private." A. L. S. 2 p. . Transcript. 1 p. 1824 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. "Washington. To G[orhani] A. Feb. 22 Worth, [Albany]. On trouble with Leake and the Argus; asking Worth to remonstrate with Leake; etc. A. Dr. S. 3 p. "Private." . Transcript. 2 p. 1824 Granson, James. Albany. To Martin Van Buren, Wash- Fbb. 22 ington. Crawford's nomination by the con- gressional caucus ; Clay's present strength in the New York legislature; as to a caucus at Albany; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. . Transcript. 2 p. 1824 Cass, Lew[is]. Detroit, pVIich.] To M[artLn] Van Buren, Mar. 17 Washington. Copper deposits on Lake Superior ; the question of procuring the right to purchase lands; the presidential question; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1824 Butler, B[enjamin] F[ranklin]' Albany. To M[artin] Mar. 27 Van Buren, [Washington]. Yates, Young, San- ford, and the governorship; the presidential question; Crawford's strength in the New York Legislature; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. . Transcript. 3 p. 1824 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. Notes of a speech on Apk. 13 the Senate bill "in addition to an act [introduced Dec. 29, 1823] relative to the election of a Presi- dent and Vice President of the United States." Copy of a reporter's synopsis. 6 p. 1824 Van Buren, Martin. [Washington]. To Benjamin F[rank- ^K- 22 lin] Butler, Albany. Approval of Butler's legis- lative address, inclosed "in a foreign print;" Edwards's renewed attack upon Crawford; his own belief in Crawford's honesty; Lowrie's last letter; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. . Transcript. 1 p. 1824 V[an] Rensselaer, S[tephen?] New York. To Martin ^^'^ 14 Van Buren, [Washington]. Tariff sentiment in PAPEKS OF MAKTIN VAN BUEEN 67 V[an] Rensselaer, S[tephen^] — Continued. New York and New Jersey; pressure to induce the Executive to call the Legislature; Clinton's eclipse of Yates in New York; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. . Transcript. 1 p 1824 Campbell, James. New York. To M[artin] Van Buren, ^l-^Y 19 [Washington ?] Governor Yates's unreasonable- ness on convening the Legislature ; the necessity of strong action; the election of Calvin Willey and Henry W. Edwards as United States senators from Connecticut ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1824 H[amilton], J[ames] A[lexander]. New York. To Martin i^AY 19 Van Buren, [Washington]. Two letters: [1] The Legislature to be sunmaoned by Governor Yates; political disturbance will follow; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.; [2] Yates's determination to summon the Legislature ; Van Buren's advice desired; the governor's expectations; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. . Transcript. 1 p. 1824 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. To Edwin Croswell, May 26 [Albany]. Notes on the lately ratified treaty with Great Britain on the right of search for the suppression of the slave-trade. A. Df. 10 p. . Transcript. 7 p. 1824 King, Rufus. Jamaica. To Martin Van Buren, Senate, May 30 Washington [forwarded to Albany]. Acknowl- edging his letter of the 26th; inquiring as to Crawford's declaration on the correspondence between Adams and Canning. A. L. S. 1 p. . Transcript. 1 p. [1824 V[an] B[uren], M[artin. Albany]. To [Thomas] Jefferson, June 8] [Monticello]. Sendiag PicTcering' s Review; CvsiW- ford's illness; the charges against him; the com- mittee of investigation; Thompson as a witness; Forsyth ; personal messages, etc. A. Dr. S. 3 p. 1824 V[an Buren, M[artin]. Albany. To Thomas Jefferson, July 13 [Monticello]. Answering Jefferson's letter of [June] 29; slander originating with Dr. Stewart; assurances of loyalty of old Republicans; Pick- ering, Adams, and the Republicans; Governor [Clinton]'s proclamation; the Edwards conspir- acy, etc. A. Dr. S. 4 p. 68 LIBEAKY OF CONGRESS [1824 Miller, Stephen, and others. "To the Republican Elec- July28?] tors of the County of Columbia;" decrying the County Convention, [July?] 29, and the State Convention, Utica, September ; favoring the legis- lative caucus nomination of Young and Root. Broadside. 1824 Ruggles, B[enjamin]. St. Claresville, Ohio. To Martin JitlySI Van Buren, Albany. Comparative strength of Clay and Crawford in New York; intelligence fron; the Atlantic states. A. L. S. 2 p. "Con- fidential." 1824 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. New York. To Benjamin Ruggles Aug. 26 [St. Claresville, O.]. On the presidential situa- tion and the action necessary. A. Df. 7 p. . Transcript. 4 p. 1824 Oales, [Joseph], and [William W.] Seaton. Washington. Sept. 3 To M[artin] Van Buren, Albany. The publica- tion of McClure's letter at the request of Brent, of Louisiana; Van Buren's advice desired; the denunciations of the "Confederacy." L. S. in the hand of Joseph Gales, Jr. 1 p. . Transcript. 1 p. 1824 Gooch, C[laiborne] W. Richmond. To [Martin Van Buren, Sept. 14 Albany]. The presidential situation and the necessary action. A. L. S. 2 p. . Transcript. 3 p. 1824 lowrie, Walter. Butler, [Pa.] To Martha Van Buren, Sept. 14 Albany. The presidential situation and the nec- essary action. A. L. S. 1 p. . Transcript. 2 p. 1824 Gales, [Joseph], and [Wilham W.] Seaton. Washington. Sept. 15 To M[artin] Van Buren, Albany. The health of William H. Crawford. L. S. in hand of Joseph Gales, Jr. 3 p. 1824 Forsyth, John. Georgetown. To Martin Van Buren, Sept. 20 New York [forwarded to Albany]. Movements of Randall, Early, and himself; as to a matter entrusted to General L[owTie] ; Crawford's health and travels; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. . Transcript. 2 p. 1824 Lowrie, Walter. Butler [Pa.] To Martin Van Buren, Sept. 24 Albany. On the execution of a political mission 1824 Oct. 2 1824 Oct. 7 1824 Oct. 14 PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 69 Lowrie, Walter — Continued. intrusted to himself and Lacock; the condition of his family ; etc. ; answering Van Buren's letter of the 8th. A. L. S. 2 p. . Transcript. 2 p. 1824 Gallatin, Albert. New Geneva, Pa. To M[artin] Van Oct. 2 Buren, Albany. His own candidacy for vice- president ; sending a copy of a letter to [Walter] Lowrie and of his own notice of withdrawal ; the effect in the Southern states; as to approaching Clay. A. L. S. 4 p. Gallatin, Albert. Fayette Co., Pa. To W[alter] Lowrie, [Butler, Pa.] On withdrawing his name for the vice-presidency. Copy (extract). 3 p. (With: Gallatin to Van Buren, 1824, Oct. 2.) H[amilton], J[ames] A[lexander]. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Albany. Preparations for the elec- tion complete; results in Connecticut. A. L. S. 3. p. Gales, [Joseph] and [William W.] Seaton. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, [Albany]. On the contest in New York ; asking information on an important , intimation in the Statesman as to Gallatin and the vice-presidency; etc. L. S. in the hand of Joseph Gales, Jr. 1 p. 1824 Gales, Jos[eph], Jr. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Oct. 17 Albany. On dividing the vote of New York with Clay or Adams; the retirement of Gallatin; his own hope that Clay will decline ; party discipline ; Crawford informed; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1824 Smith, William. York, S. C. To Samuel Smith, Balti- Oct. 17 more. Electioneering bustle and intrigue; Cal- houn's activity; elections to the State Legisla- ture; hope for Crawford's success; etc. A. S. L. 3 p. 1824 Gales, [Joseph], and [William W.] Seaton. Washington. Oct. 19 To M[artin] Van Buren, Albany. The indiscre- tion of Binns ; the action of the Central Commit- tee of Virginia ; better not to identify Clay with the Crawford ticket; etc. A. L. S. in the hand of Joseph Seaton, Jr. 2 p. 1824 Nicholas, P[hilip] N[orborne]. Richmond. To Martin Oct. 19 Van Buren, Albany. Gallatin's withdrawal published in the Enquirer, with the address of 70 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS Nicholas, P[liilip] N[orborne] — Continued. the Richmond Corresponding Committee; Van Buren's views desired as to the best course to secure Crawford's election; Clay suggested for the vice-presidency; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. . Transcript. 2 p. 1824 Gales, Jo[seph], Jr., for G[ales] and S[eaton]. Wash- OcT. 25 ington. To Martin Van Buren, Albany. Craw- ford's health; his own hope for the outcome of a suggestion in his last letter; thanks for Butler's attention. A. L. S. 2 p. . Transcript. 2 p. 1824 Gales, Joseph, Jr. Washington. To M[artin] V[an] Oct. 26 Buren, Albany. Not suspicious of the post- office; the vice-presidential possibilities and the political activity of himself and of Samuel Harri- son Smith; Smith's character; efforts made in North Carolina by Gales's father and brother; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. . Transcript. 3 p. 1824 Dickins, A[sbury]. Washington. To [Martin Van Buren, Oct . 28 Albany] . Crawford's health ; compromise unnec- essary; the vice-presidency; Clay's possible ac- ceptance. A. L. S. 4 p. 1824 Nicholas, P[hilip] N[orborne]. Richmond. To Martin Oct. 31 Van Buren, Albany. The vice-presidency and its bearing upon Crawford's election; questions on New York politics. A. L. S. 2 p. . Transcript. 2 p. 1824 Barker, Jacob. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Al- Nov. 7 bany. Urging Van Buren to throw his influence for Jackson, in view of Crawford's poor prospects ; the injury Van Buren has done himself by his course. A. L. S. 2 p. 1^24 Gales, Jo[seph], Jr. New York. To M[artin] Van Buren, Nov. 11 Albany. Crawford's health; Jackson's pros- pects ; Van Buren the only cool, firm, and con- sistent man at Albany. A. L. S. 2 p. 1824 Holmes, J[ohn]. Alfred, Me. To Martin Van Buren, Al- Nov. 11 . bany. Adams's strength in New England; Crawford for vice-president; the New York gov- PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUEEN 71 Holmes, J[ohn] — Continued. ernorship ; injury done by New England Kepub- licans' tampering with the Federalists; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1824 Branham, Henry. Millegeville, [Ga.] To [Joseph Gales Nov. 14 Jr., Washington]. Van Buren to receive the vote of [Georgia] for the vice-presidency unless contrary advice is received; friendly relations between Clay and Crawford ; Crawford's position in Georgia; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. . Transcript. 3 p. [1824] [Van Buren, Martin. Albany]. To [William Harris] Nov. 17 Crawford, [Washington]. The New York presi- dential election; Crawford's health; etc. A. Df. 8 p. ■ . Transcript. 6 p. 1824 Gales, Jo[seph], Jr. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Nov. 22 Albany. Acknowledging the receipt of Butler's • account of [the New York presidential election] ; views on the present situation and the prospect ; Van Buren and the vice-presidency ; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. . Transcript. 2 p. 1824 Gales, Joseph, Jr. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Nov. 25 Albany. Inclosing a letter from Henry Bran- ham, one of the Georgia electors. A. L. S. 1 p. . Transcript. 1 p. 1824 Williams, John. Knoxville, [Tenn.] To Martin Van Nov. 25 Buren, Washington. Jackson's cunning; the situation in New York; the overthrow of Mon- roe's Republicans; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1824 Skinner, R[oger]. Albany. To Martin Van Buren, Dec. 1 [Washington]. Statistical account of the New York electoral vote for President and Vice President; request for information as to the division of votes between Crawford and Clay. A. L. S. 3 p. . Transcript. 2 p. 1824 H[amilton], J[ames] A[lexander]. New York. To Martin Dec. 12 Van Buren, Washington. Concurrence of [New York Republican leaders] with Vai;! Buren's views on the presidential question; the advisa- 72 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS H[ainiltoii], J[ames] Alexander] — Continued. bility of watching Calhoun; exact information requested as to Crawford's health; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. . Transcript. 2 p. 1824 Hammond, A. G. Berlin, Rensselaer County; N. Y. To Dec. 23 Martin Van Buren, Washington. Negotiating for the purchase of a runaway slave of Van Buren's, "of the class which will be free July 4. 1827." A. L. S. 1 p. (Indorsed by Van Buren: "A. G. Hammond. Wrote that if he could get him without violence I would take S50— ") 1824 Skinner, R[oger]. Albany. To Martin Van Buren, Dec. 24 Senate, Washington. Reporting action in view of Van Buren's letter of the 15th; curiosity as to matters in Washington; Elisha Williams's report on politics in New England ; Clinton's chances for the presidency in the event of Crawford's failure and retirement; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. . Transcript. 2 p. 1824 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To B[enjamin] Dec. 27 F[ranklin] Butler, [Albany]. Reasons for not applying to Chancellor Kent ; Crawford's health; presidential election prospects; Lieut. Allen's matter; personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. . Transcript. 2 p. [1824?] [Van Buren, Martin. Washington?] Notes on protective tariff and internal improvements. A. Df. 1 p. [1824?] [Van Buren, Martin. Washington?] Miscellaneous notes on slave trade. A. Df. 5 p. (Incomplete). [1824?] [Cofln hand-bill]. " Some account of some of the bloody deeds of General Jackson." Broadside. 1825 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To G[orham] A. Jan. 1 Worth, [New York]. Promising aid, and giving advice as to the course to pursue in the case of [Stafford]; their friendship and the character of Worth's associates; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. (Note by Worth appended, stating the character of his "associates" and his connection with Stafford). . Transcript. 2 p. PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 73 [1825 Van Buren, [Martin. Washington]. Speech in the United J^N. 31] States Senate on the bill [introduced Jan. 10, 1825] for the suppression of piracy in the West Indies. Printed ; in the Albany Argus, March 18, 1825. 4 columns. 1825 H[amiltoii],J[ames]A[lexander. New York?]. To Martin Feb. 21 Van Buren, Washington. On Verplanck's state- ment as to the understanding between Adams and Clinton; the contest in New York; Clinton and Van Buren ; suggesting the publication of the Adams-Crawford letters as to the secretary's place; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. . Transcript. 1 p. 1825 Clark, L[ot]. Washington. To R[oger] Skinner, [Al- Feb. 28 bany?] The political situation; the House presi- dential election, [Feb.] 9; political prospects of Clay and Adams ; Adams, Clinton, and the Eng- lish mission; differing views as to the true Re- publican policy in view of the dangers confront- ing the party from Adams's policy; the question of the next president ; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. . Transcript. 3 p. 1825 Albany Argns. Containing Van Buren's speech on the Mah. 18 bill for suppressing piracy in the West Indies, [Jan. 31, 1825]; proceedings of the New York Legislature, Mar. 14-19 {%. e., 16]; etc. 4 p. 1825 King, Rufus. Jamaica. To Martin Van Buren, Albany. Aph. 12 On the offer of the mission to Great Britain; his intentions. A. L. S. 1 p. , Transcript. 1 p. [1825 [Van Buren, Martin. Albany]. To Rufus King, [Jamaica]. Apr. 29] On the offer of the English mission to King ; etc. A. Df . 1 p. (Final form printed : King, VI: 610). . Transcript. 1 p. [1825 [Eandolph, John, of Roanoke. Roanoke, Va?] List of May 28?] foals, March 20 to May 28, 1825. A. D. 1 p. 1825 Cooper, Thomas. [Albany]. To [Martin] Van Buren, Al- JuLY 15 bany. Inquiring as to the whereabouts of Judge W[illiam] Smith of South Carolina and Dr. Brown of Kentucky; etc. A. N. S. 1 p. . Transcript. 1 p. 74 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS [1826? Cooper, Thomas. [Albany?] To [Martin] Van Buren, July 19?] [Albany?] Sending a paper on the interference of the clergy with the duties of the Legislature and one on the false report of Jefferson's favoring protective duties. A. L. S. 1 p. 1825 V[aii] Buren, M[artin]. Albany. To C[hurchill] C[aldom] Nov. 6 Cambreleng, [New York ?] As to quarters in Washington; election prospects. A. L. S. 1 p. . Transcript. 1 p. 1825 Livingston, Edward. Albany. To Martin Van Buren, Nov. 30 Washington. Inclosing a letter relative to his brother WilUam [Livingston's] entering the [na- val] service; Root's advocacy of Young as speaker; a conversation with William James as to Clinton's overtures to Van Buren for a political alliance; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. . Transcript. 2 p. 1825 Van Buren, Martin. Washington. To Edward Livings- Dec. 7 ton, [Albany]. Answering Livingston's letter relative to William Livingston's entering the navy, and the overtures of Clinton conununi- cated through William James. A. Df. 2 p. . Transcript. 1 p. 1825 Marcy, W[illiam] L[earned]. Albany. To M[artin] Van Deo. 17 Buren, [Washington]. The political situation and prospects in New York ; Root's advocacy of Young for speaker and Livingston for clerk; James T[allmage] and the senatorship ; Republi- can needs at Washington; Van Buren's "pro- posed resolution" [on a constitutional amend- ment defining the power of Congress as to inter- nal improvements?]; C[roswel]l's attitude; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private." . Transcript. 2 p. 1825 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To Benjamin F[rank- Dec. 25 lin] Butler, [Albany]. Political maneuvers of the Jackson and the Crawford men ; prospects of his own resolutions [on a constitutional amendment defining the power of Congress as to internal im- provements, introduced Dec. 19, 1825]; the interest of New York in the question ; matters of business ; charcoal as a remedy for dyspepsia ; etc. A. L. S: 7 p. . Transcript. 3 p. PAPERS OF MAETIN VAN BUBEN 75 1826 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To John V[an] Bu- J^N. 19 ren, [Greenbush, N. Y.] Advice as to the treat- ment of friends in Kinderhook; a lecture on ex- travagance; a call for itemized accounts; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. . Transcript. 2 p. 1826 Campbell, James. Jamaica, Long Island. To [Martin Jan. 22-23 Van Buren, Washington]. Estimate of Ver- planck's character; his political record; the appointment of [Samuel] Jones as chancellor; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. — . Transcript. 3 p. V[aii] Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To John V[an] Bu- ren, [New Haven, Ct.] Advice as to conduct on the witness stand. A. L. S. 3 p. . Transcript. 2 p. [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. "Speech of Mr. Van Buren, of New York, delivered in the Senate of the United States, on the mission to Panamd, March [14], 1826." Pamphlet. 41 p. V[an] Buren, M[artin. Washington]. To Benjamin F[rank- lin] Butler, [Albany]. As to certain property in litigation [the -Kane cause]; his Panam^ speech [Senate, Mar. 14, 1826]; Randolph's mention of John Van Buren. A. L. S. 3 p. = Transcript. 2 p. 1826 Root, Erastus. Albany. To M[artin] Van Buren, U. S. Apb. 2 Senate, Washington. A legislative caucus called by the Tammany Hall committee for nominating governor and lieutenant-governor; Sanford as a candidate; the place of a convention; Van Bu- ren's advice desired ; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1826 Croswell, E[dwin]. Albany. To M[artin] Van Buren, Apb. 3 [Washington]. An editorial [Albany Argus, Apr. 3, 1826] and its explanation; Eepublican attitude toward Adams and Clinton; Clinton's political mistakes; the Eepublican program; satisfaction with Hoffman; the PanamS. speech; the Argus; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. (Indorsed: "Origin of the non-committal charge. M. V. B. 1842.") . Transcript. 3 p. 1826 Mar. 12 1826 Mar. [14] 1826 Mar. 22 76 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1826 Butler, B[enjamin] F[ranklin]. Albany. To Martin Van Apk. 24 Buren, U. S. Senate, Washington. Inclosing a note for his signature; praise for his Panamd speech; its issue in an extTa, Argus; Taylor's case and John [Van Buren's] appearance; the Kane cause; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. . Transcript. 2 p. 1826 Spencer, A[mbrose]. Albany. To Martin Van Buren, Mat 2 Washington. Thanks for speeches on the Pan- ama mission and the judiciary bill ; the influence of Van Buren's and Hayne's speeches on his own opinion in regard to the mission; tranquility in New York; etc. A.L.S. 2 p. "Confidential." . Transcript. 2 p. 1826 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To B[enjamin] Mat 14 F[ranklui] Butler, Albany. Sending a letter from Madison; the position and prospects of the [judiciary] bill ; maneuvers and plans of Webster and his following ; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. . Transcript. 2 p. 1826 Hoyt, J[esse]. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Al- JxjNE 11 bany. Major Noah's report of De Witt ClLaton's praise of Van Buren; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1826 Varick, Rich[ar]d. New York. To Martin Van Buren, JuLT 19 Albany. Answering Van Buren's proposal [Jan.] 12, to pay off a loan. A. L. S. 1 p. . Transcript. 1 p. 1826 Kirkland, John T[hornton]. Harvard University, Cam- Sept. 15 bridge, Mass. To Martin Van Buren, Albany. Expressing regret at not having seen him in Albany; asking the loan of a Jefferson letter [June 29, 1824?], or a copy thereof ; etc. A. L. S. Ip. 1826 Madison, James. Montpelier. To M[artin] Van Buren, Sept. 20 AlVvnny. Views on internal improvements; sug- gestions for an amendment to the Constitution in regard thereto ; answering Van Buren's letter of August 20th. A.L.S. 3 p. (Printed: Fn<- ings of Madison, 3 : 528.) ■ . 6 p. 1826 Sept. 24 1826 Sept. 27 1826 Sept. 28 PAPEKS OF MAKTIN VAN BUEEN 77 1826 Gallatin, Albert. London. To Henry Clay, [Washing- Sept. 22 ton]. Despatch No. 13, on trade with the British West Indies. Copy by Aaron Vail. 6 p. . Copy (extract). 1 p. Van Buren, Martin. Albany. To [John Thornton] Kirk- land, [Cambridge, Mass.] Sending a copy of Jefferson's letter [June 29, 1824?]; opinions as to its publication. A. Df. 2 p. Sanford, Nathan. Albany. To Samuel Beardsley, [Utica, N. Y. ?] Reiterating his determination not to be a candidate for governor. Copy. 1 p. . Transcript. 2 p. V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. Albany. To James Madison, Montpelier. Sending a copy of Stewart's report [on roads and canals] ; Washington's position on internal improvements; etc. A. Df. S. 2 p. . Transcript. 1 p. 1826 Savage, John. New York. To Silas Wright, Jr., and Sept. 30 John Lefferts, [New York]. Declining to author- ize the Herkimer Convention to nominate him for governor. A. L. S. 2 p. . Traniscript. 2 p. 1826 V[an] B[iiren], M[artin]. Albany. Considerations weigh- OcT. 3 ing against his being a candidate for governor. A. Df. S. 8 p. 1826 Nicholas, P[hilip] N[orborne]. Richmond. To Martin Oct. 13 Van Buren, [Albany]. Inquiry as to the political situation in New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey; the presidential question in Virginia ; the contest for Congress between Giles and Archer. A. L. S. 3 p. . Transcript. 2 p. 1826 Madison, James. Montpelier. To Martin Van Buren, Oct. 15 Albany. Answering Van Buren's letter of Sep- tember 28th, sending a committee report on roads and canals. A. L. S. 1 p. (Printed: Rives, Writings of Madison, III: 530.) . Transcript. 2 p. 1826 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. Steamboat. To C[hurchill] C[al- Oct. 29 dom] Cambreleng, New York. On present 78 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS V[an] Buren, M[artin] — Continued. political activities; arrangements for the [Wash- ington] mess for the following session; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. . Transcript. 1 p. 1826 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. Albany. To C[hurchill] C[aldom] Nov. 3 Cambreleng, New York. On arrangements for the [Washington] mess for the following session; the coming State elections. A. L. S. 3 p. . Transcript. 2 p. 1826 V[an] Buren, M[artin. Albany ?] To CDiurchill C[aldom] Nov. 7 Cambreleng, [New York]. Sending a letter from McLean ; his own disappointment over mess ar- rangements ; his election bets ; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. . Transcript. 1 p. 1826 V[an] Buren, M[artin. Albany?] To [Churchill Caldom] Nov. 9 Cam[breleng, New York ?] The election. A. L. S. 2 p. . Transcript. 1 p. 1826 Van Ness, C[ornelius] P[eter]. Burlington, [Vt.] To Mar- Nov. 15 tin Van Buren, Albany. Reasons for losing his election as senator; political conditions in Ver- mont; inquiry as to the New York election and its bearing on the presidential question; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. ■ — . Transcript. 2 p. 1826 Bouck, W[illia]m C. Rochester, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Nov. 17 Buren, Albany [forwarded to Washington]. The election; Federalist charges as to Van Buren's secret aid to Clinton; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. [1826 [Van Buren, Martin. Albany]. To [Philip Norborne -ov.?] Nicholas, Richmond, Va.] Answering Nicho- las's letter of [Oct. 13]; a sketch of New York political history and present conditions; the presidential question; etc. A. Df. 8 p. . Transcript. 6 p. 1826 Marcy, W[illiam] L[earned]. Albany. To M[artin] Van Dec. 10 Buren, [Washington]. On certain snarls in the "tangled skein of New York politics," especially in Van Buren's senatorial candidacy; a political task set for Marcy by Van Buren; the presiden- tial question; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. . Transcript. 2 p. PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 79 1826 ["A member of Congress"]. Washington. To . On Dec. 12 the pretended attachment of Senator Reed, of Mississippi, to Gen. Jackson ; Jackson's presiden- tial prospects. Clipping. (In an editorial headed "Senator Reed"; with: Gales to Van Buren, [1827], Jan. 15). 1826 V[aii] Buren, M[artin. Washington]. To B[enjamin] Dec. 12 F[ranklin] Butler, [Albany]. Inclosing a docu- ment to be answered; calling for advice at the opening of the Legislature as to the expediency of making before the senatorial election his "con- stitutional speech," and reprobating "the here- sies of Messrs. Calhoun and Clay on . . . the powers of the Federal Government;" personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. . Transcript. 1 p. 1826 Hamilton, John C. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Dec. 21 [Washington]. Reporting the result of his efforts in Van Buren's behalf ; gratification at Van Bu- ren's attention to internal improvements ; a sug- gestion for attention to the commercial interest in the West Indian question; the manner of making a certain paper public ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. . Transcript. 2 p. 1826 Hamilton, John C. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Dec. 26 Washington. Two letters : [1] Reporting having found [Alexander Hamilton's] letter to [Jonathan] Dayton [1799] on the powers of Congress as to internal improve- ments; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. . Transcript. 2 p. [2] Sending a copy of Hamilton's letter noted in [1] ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. (Inclosure 8 p.) Transcript (omitting the inclosure) . 2 p. 1826 Hone, Isaac S. To Martin Van Buren, Senate, Washing- Dec. 26 ton. Views on a bankrupt act; the notice taken by Adams and the Secretary of the Treasury of the action of the customs officers in Philadelphia in the Thomson case. A. L. S. 6 p. . Transcript. 6 p. 1826 H[amilton], J[ames] A[lexander]. New York. To Martin Dec. 27 Van Buren, [Washington]. Acknowledgment of Van Buren's letter of [Dec] 20 and accompanying 80 LIBEAEY OP CONGKESS H[aiailton], J[ames] A[lexander] — Continued. papers; recollection of a letter from Washington to [Alexander Hamilton] on internal improve- ments ; caution as to expressions to Verplanck in regard to Bunner's orthodoxy; impressions of [Washington's farewell] address; Judge Wash- ington, Marshall, and letters of Washington to [Alexander Hamilton]; suggestion as to a talk with G. Verplanck on "establishing a proper paper here"; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. . Transcript. 3 p. 1826 Marcy, W[illiam] L[earned]. Albany. To Martin Van Dec. 27 Buren, [Washington]. On New York political conditions; Van Buren's chances for re-election; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. . Transcript. 3 p. 1826 Clay, H[enry]. Washington. To Albert Gallatin, [Lon-, Dec. 28 don]. On commercial intercourse with the Brit- ish West Indies. Copy. 3 p. (With: Gallatin to Clay, 1826, Sept. 22). [1826?] [Van Buren, Martin. Washington?] Memorandum on relations between Clay and Webster in the ses- sions of [1824-6] and [1825-6 ?], A. Df. 2 p. (Indorsed by Van Buren: "Buchanan-Clay & Webster Mem° used in Memoirs"). . Transcript. 2 p. [1826?] [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. Notes on [Littleton W.] Tazewell's resolutions [introduced in Senate, May 20, 1826] providing for the cession of United * States public lands to the states wherein they lie. A. Df. 14 p. 1827 Van Buren, Martin. Washington. To Thomas Ritchie, Jan. 13 [Richmond]. On the advantages of a national convention for the presidential nomination, sug- gested by the vice-president; the opposition of Clinton's papers; Gen. Jackson's candidacy; etc. Copy. 8 p. . Transcript. 7 p. [1827] Gales, Jo[seph], Jr. [Washington]. To Martin Van Bu- Ja^i- 15 ren, [Washington]. On certain "sportive and ap-hazard" remarks of Mrs. Gales, said to be PAPERS or MARTIN VAN BUREN 81 Gales, Jo[seph], Jr. — Continued. taken seriously as coming from himself; inclosing a newspaper clipping on Thomas B. Reed, Sen- ator from Mississippi. A. L. S. 1 p. "Private." . Transcript. 1 p. 1827 United States Senate. Bill, reported by [Josiah S.] Johns- Jan. 22 ton, to regulate the commercial intercourse be- tween the United States and the Colonies of Great Britain. Printed. 7 p. (With a manu- script (A. Df. 4 p.) of Van Buren in amendment ? Cf. Van Buren's speech, Feb. 24, 1827, in Gales and Seaton's Register of Debates, 111:469-81). [1827? [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. Notes on bankruptcy Jan. 23?] [basis of the speech, Jan. 23, on the Senate bill introduced Dec. 6, 1826?]. A. Df. 7 p. [1827 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. Notes on the bank- Jan. 23] rupt bill [introduced Dec. 6, 1826] (basis of the speech, Jan. 23, 1827). A. Df. 3 p. 1827 G-ales, Jo[seph], Jr. Office of the National Intelligencer, Feb. 6 Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Senate, [Washington]. Disavowing connection with the letter from Washington printed in the Ameri- can; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1827-31 United States Senate. Memoranda on proceedings on Feb. 7- tariff bills, May 10, 1828, Feb. 8, 1831, Feb. 25, Feb. 8 1830; the bill authorizing a subscription for stock by the United States in the Louisville and Port- land Canal Co., Dec. 7, 1830; memorial of the American Colonization Society, Feb. 7, 1827. Copy. 7 p. 1827 Mead, Gab[rie]l. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Feb. 13 Washington. On the woolens bill; a question as to the right of manufacturers to favor over other citizens; the power of Congress over duties. A.L. S. 3 p. "Private." 1827 Van Ness, C[omelius] P[eter]. Albany. To [Martin Van Feb. 22 Buren, Washington]. Vice-presidential pros- pects; his own opposition to the Administration and its reasons; request for information; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. . Transcript. 2 p. 40803°— 10 — -6 82 LIBKAEY OF CONGKESS 1827 Madison, James. Montpelier. To [Martin] Van Buren, Mab. 13 Albany. Acknowledging Van Buren's letter of [Mar.] 3, inclosing the report to the Senate [Mar. 1, 1827] on the Georgia business [the controversy between the United States and Georgia, relative to jurisdiction over the Creek lands]; provision in political system for deciding questions between the Union and its members; the untimeliness of any attempt to amend the Constitution. A. L. S. Ip. . Transcript. 2 p. 1827 Olay, Henry. Washington. To Albert Gallatin, [Lon- Mak. 20 don]. On commercial intercourse with the West Indies. Copy. 4 p. (With: Gallatin to Clay, 1826, Sept. 22.) [1827 Charleston Southern Patriot. Account of a dinner by the Mab. ?] officers of the 17th Regiment to their Colonel, Eobert Y[oung] Hayne; synopsis of Hayne's and Van Buren's speeches. Clipping (reprint in a [Richmond ?] newspaper between Apr. 10 and'25; manuscript notes of A[ndrew] S[tevenson] in the margin on Van Buren's change of attitude as to state rights) . 1827 Clay, H[enry]. Washington. To [Albert] Gallatin, [Lon- Apb. 11 don]. On trade with the British colonies. Copy. 27 p. (With: Gallatin to Clay, 1826, Sept. 22). 1827 Hammond, Jabez D[elano]. Schenectady and Homer, May 23 [N. Y.] To M[artin] V[an] Buren, [Albany]. Views on states' rights, the South, and the presi- dency. A. L. S. 4 p. . Transcript. 6 p. 1827 Smith,. S[amuel]. Baltimore. To Martin Van Buren, May 26 Albany. A Jackson meeting in Baltimore; some of those who favor Jackson; Walter Lowrie's re- port on Pennsylvania; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1827 Mclane, Lewis, [Smyrna, Del. ?] To Martin Van Buren, June 18 [Albany]. On Webster's advances to himself during the counting of the presidential vote in [1825] in connection with the [Warfield]- Webster correspondence [Feb. 3-5, 1825] on Adams's poUcy as to appointments if elected. Copy PAPERS OF MARTIN VAK BUREN 83 McLane, Lewis — ^Continued. (extract). 2 p. (See: Webster, Fletcher, Fn<- ings and speeches of Daniel Webster, National ed., 17:377-8 [v. 1 of Private Correspondence]). . Transcript. 2 p. 1827 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. Albany. To C[hurchill] C[aldom] June 22 Cam[breleng], New York. Favorable accounts from the country; Croswell and the Couriers- burdens of taking daily newspapers; an order for the country editions of both Courier and Enquirer; questions on the tariffs of 1824 and 1827; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1827 Marcy, W[ilUam] L[earned]. Batavia, [N. Y.] To M[ar- Jtjne 25 tin] Van Buren, Albany. Suggesting that Van Buren attend the meeting of Farmers and Wool Growers, [July]; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. . Transcript. 1 p. 1827 V[an] Buren, M[artin. Albany]. To C[hurchill] C[aldom] July 4 Cam[breleng, New York]. On the Courier's error in speaking lightly of the Morgan affair; repeat- ing the request of [June 22] for information on the woolen industry in Massachusetts. A. L. S. 2 p. . Transcript. 1 p. 1827 Cooper, Thomas. Columbia, S. C. To Martin Van Buren, Jtxlt 5 Albany. Clay and Pennsylvania; the movement in South Carolina against the tariff; etc' A. L. S. 1 p. "Private." — . Transcript. 1 p. [1827 Van Bnren, [Martin]. Albany. Speech on the tariff, etc., July 10] at the County meeting at Albany [July 10, for selecting delegates to the State Convention, Al- bany, July 16]. Printed; in the Albany Argus, July 21, 1827. 6 columns. 1827 Schermerhorn, J. S. Utica, N. Y. To Martin Van Buren, July 11 Albany. The probable outlook for Jackson's election; the situation in New York; De Witt Clinton for vice-president; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1827 Cooper, Thomas. Columbia, S. C. To Martin Van Buren, July 31 New York [forwarded to Albany]. Warning and advice as to the protective tariff and its effect in the South; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. . Transcript. 3 p. 84 LIBKAEY OF CONGRESS 1827 Everett, Edward. Boston. To Martin Van Buren, Al- AuG. 9 bany. Acknowledging receipt of Van Buren's Albany Convention speech and promising farther comment; his own health; friendly messages; the election of Ben Gorham to succeed Webster in the House. A. L. S. 2 p. . Transcript. 1 p. 1827 Crawford, W[illia]m H[arris]. Wood Lawn, Ga. To Mar- AuG. 15 tin V[an] Buren, Albany. His acceptance of the appointment of Judge of the Superior Court [of Georgia] ; his intention of returning to the Sen- ate; a letter from Erving, and the presidential question; receipt of Van Buren's Albany speech on the woolens bill; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1827 Smith, S[amuel]. Montebello, [Md.] To Martin Van Bu- AuG. 27 ren, Albany. Approval of Van Buren's [Albany] speech; the woolen industry and foreign trade; the outlook favorable to Jackson; etc. A. L. S. 1827 Swartwout, Sam[ue]l. New York. To M[artin] Van Bu- Sept. 8 ren, [Albany]. Answering Van Buren's letter of [Sept.] 3d; a statement in regard to the author- ship of an anonymous article. Copy. 2 p. . Transcript. 1 p. 1827 Van Buren, Martin. Albany. To Andrew Jackson, Nash- Sept. 14. ville. Jackson's strength in New York; advice against defensive publications; Jackson's letter to Dixon, 1801, and his 4th of July toast at Nash- ville; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. . Transcript. 4 p. 1827 [Van] Rensselaer, S[tephen]. Albany. To M[artin] Van Sept. 17 Buren, Albany. Answering a letter from Van Buren in regard to the authorship of [the anonymous article referred to in Swartwout to Van Buren, 1827, Sept. 8]. A. L. S. 2 p. . Transcript. 1 p. 1827 Johnson, Il[ichar]d M[entor]. Blue Spring, [Ky.] To Sept. 22 Martin Van Buren, Albany. Introducing Amos Kendall, and indorsing him for a loan. A. L. S. 2P- 1827 Gallatin, Albert. [London]. To Henry Clay, [Washing- ^^"^■^^ ton]. On impressment. Copy (extract). 2 p. PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BTJEEN 85 1827 Moore, T[homas] P[atrick]. Ilarrodsburg, [Ky.] To Mar- Sbpt. 29 tin Van Buren, C[hurcliill] C[aldom] Cambreleng, [Gulian C. ?] Verplanck, New York. Introducing Amos Kendall, editor of the [Franlcfort], Ken- tucky, Argm. A. L. S. 1 p. 1827 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. Albany. To C[hurchin] C[aldom] Oct. 22 Cambreleng, [New York]. Appreciation of Cam- breleng's speedy collection of a debt; wine for his own Jackson dinner; New York lodgings; the nomination of Grattan Wheeler for senator in the 6th district ; resolutions in favor of the Hero ; President [Adams's] "ebony and topaz" speech; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. . Transcript. 2 p. 1827 V[aii] Buren, M[artin]. Albany. To C[hurchill] C[aldom] Oct. 23 Cambreleng, [New York]. Promising aid if pos- sible in a scheme of Cambreleng's; urging re- monstrance with Noah against his damaging in- discretion in regard to the Morgan affair; New York lodgings and wine; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. . Transcript. 2 p. 1827 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. New York. To Andrew Jackson, Nov. 4 Nashville. The impolicy of the TeZep'ra^'^'s scheme to bring Jackson to Washington next winter; the political significance of the nomination of Clinton in New York; prediction as to the State election, to begin [Nov. 5]; prospects in New Jersey; per- sonal messages; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. "Private." . Transcript. 3 p. 1827 Kendall, Amos. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Nov. 10 ■ [Albany]. Sending letters of introduction; con- gratulation on the political prospect in [New York; his own wish to obtain a loan; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1827 Wolcott, James, Jr. Southbridge, [Mass.] To Martin Van Nov. 10 Buren, Albany. The woolens bill; the precarious condition of the woolen industry. A. L. S. 3 p. 1827 [Van Buren, Martin]. New York. To John Van Buren, Nov. 25 New Haven, Conn. Gratification at his success; hope for continuance of exertions in the future; his own health and plans; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. . Transcript. 1 p. 86 LIBBAKY OF CONGKESS 1827 Crawford, WPiaJm H[arris]. Wood Lawn, [Ga.] To Dec. 21 Martin Van Buren, Washington. His own sena- torial prospects; Van Buren's visit to Gen. Wil- liams; Calhoun, Jackson, Nathaniel Macon, and the vice-presidency; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. . Transcript. 2 p. 1827 V[an] Bureu, M[artin]. Washington. To E[dwin] Cros- Dec. 25 well, [Albany]. On the resolution of [James] Hamilton, [Jr., of South Carolina, House, Dec. 24, 1827], on the unconstitutionality of the sedi- tion law [July 14, 1798] and the refunding of fines imposed under it; suggestions for its political use; sending the petition of Thomas Cooper [1825, Feb. 5] for the refunding of his fine [1800] and the Senate report thereon, [Feb. 24, 1825]; etc. A. Df. 8 p. (See: Sen. docs. 30 and 38, 18 Cong. 2 sess.; ser. nos. 109-110). ■ . Transcript. 4 p. [1827?] [Vaa Buren, Martin. Washington?] To [WilUam] Cole- man, [New York]. The presidential situation and Republican tactics; the press. A. Df . 3 p. 1828 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To Benjamin F[rank- Jan. 13 lin] Butler, [Albany]. Urging him to "play a little deeper" in politics; the effect at Albany of the resolution of the manufacturing committee; his own hope for a reaction; letters of explana- tion; the attitude of Peter E,. Livingston; the necessity for an expression in favor of Jackson by the N.ew York Legislature ; the improbability of a congressional caucus; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1828 ■W[estcott], J[ames] D[iament], Jr. Bridgeton, W. N. J. Jan. 18 To Thomas Eitchie, Richmond, Va. A story of Webster and a letter in the last presidential con- test, "which operated upon Warfield of Ma'! and Van Rensselaer of N. Y. . . ." ; suggestions for its editorial use and an appeal to Walsh and Hop- kinson; New Jersey's political afiiliations; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private." 1828 Knower, B[enjamin]. Albany. To Martin Van Buren, [J^*^- 27] Washington. Importance and difficulties of the tariff question; the attitude of the New York members; etc. A. L. S. (fragment). 1 p. (Post- marked: ". . . Jan. 23." Indorsed by Van PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 87 Knower, B[eniamin] — Continued. Buren: "B Knower . . . 1828"; in another hand: "Tariff & friendship & mischief making Apl23"). 1828 Marcy, W[illiam] L[earned]. Albany. To M[artin] Van Jan. 29 Buren, [Washington]. His own ill-health; po- litical difficulties ; a legislative caucus and a State presidential nomination; the conduct and situa- tion of Peter E,. Livingston, etc. ; De Witt Clin- ton's nominations ; the tariff, the anti-Masonic ex- citement in the West, and Jackson's presidential prospects; the influence of Van Buren's Albany . speech ; correspondence with Silas Wright on the tariff; etc. A. L. S. 7 p. 1828 Spencer, A[mbrose]. Albany. To Martin Van Buren, In Jan. 30 Senate, Washington. Asking to be informed of any charges made against John M. Canfield, his brother-in-law, and collector at Sacketts Harbor, if renominated; inquiring as to the attitude of [Nathan Sanford] toward the Administration; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1828 New York Legislature. Resolutions instructing the Sena- Jan. 31 tors of New York in Congress on the tariff. Copy from the New York Assembly Journal, 1828, p. 350-1, in the hand of Silas Wright. 1 p. 1828 Brent, Daniel. Department of State, Washington. To Feb. 4 James Brown, [Paris]. On the claim of Samuel HoUingsworth against France. Copy. 2 p. (With: HoUingsworth to Van Buren, 1829, June 22). 1828 Tredwell, Thomas. Plattsburgh, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Feb. 7 Buren, Washington. A communication on mat- ters of governmental theory. A. L. S. 7 p. (in- cluding the appended letter of transmittal). [1828 Van Buren, [Martin. Washington]. "Substance of Mr. Feb. 12-13] Van Buren's observations in the Senate of the United States, on Mr. Foot's amendment to the rules of the Senate, by which it was proposed to give the Vice President the right to call to order for words spoken in debate." Pamphlet. 16 p. (Two speeches welded into one; compare De- hates, TN, 1:133,338). 88 LIBEABY OF CONGEESS 1828 Ingalls, William. Boston, Mass. To Martin Van Buren, Feb. 17 Washington. On a plan in the United States Senate to defeat Jackson. A. L. S. 1 p. 1828 Pomeroy, Josiah. Pittsfield, [Mass.] To Martin Van Feb. 18 Buren, Washington. On the proposed altera- tion in the wool tariff; the advantage enjoyed by the English in free wool; suggestion as to what should be done; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1828 De Graff, J[ohn] J. [Washington]. To M[artin] Van Feb. 18 Buren, [Washington]. Suggesting a call for a meeting of the New York delegation in Congress to take action on the death of Governor [De Witt Clinton]. A. N. S. 1 p. [1828 Oakley, Tho[ma]s J[ackson. Washington]. To [Martin] Feb. 18] Van Buren, [Washington]. Suggesting that Van Buren take the lead in a meeting of the New York delegation "with appropriate resolutions and remarks" in regard to the death of Governor Clinton. A. N. S. 1 p. [1828] De Graff, [John J. Washington]. To [Martin] Van Bu- Feb. 19 ren, In Senate, [Washington]. Inclosing a re- quest for Van Buren's remarks on De Witt Clin- ton for publication. A. L. S. 1 p. 1828 Earll, Jonas, Jr., J. J. Wood, and others. Washington. Feb. 19 Request for the remarks made by Van Buren on De Witt Clinton, at the meeting of the New York delegation [Feb. 19], for publication. D. S. 1 p. 1828 Forsyth, John. Milledgeville, [Ga.] To Martin Van Bu- Feb. 25 ren, [Washington]. On the spelling of their names; a prophecy as to the election, Calhoun, the vice-presidency, and the presidential succes- sion ; hopes for a beneficial change from the Gen- eral's success ; Van Buren's speech on the Revolu- tionaries ; his own wish to receive Congressional documents; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1828 Pomeroy, Josiah. Pittsfield, [Mass.] To Martin Van ^==•27 Buren, Washington. The manufacturers' bill again ; the question of raw material ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1828 Eitchie, Tho[ma]s. [Richmond]. To Martin Van Buren, Mae. 11 [Washington]. Exchange between [the Enquirer] and "the Chautauqua paper"; the anti-Masonic PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 89 Ritchie, Tho[ma]s — Continued. fever, De Witt Clinton, and the Administration; presidential prospects; dangers to Gen. Jackson from his friends; praise of Butler's speeches in the New York Legislature on Gov. Clinton and on provision for his family; a request for sun- flower seed ; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1828 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To [Benjamin Frank- Mar. 15 lin Butler, Albany]. Butler's chance of succeed- ing [Samuel A.] Talcott as State attorney-general ; the necessity of being an active politician; effi- cient leadership wanted ; a message from Ritchie on the Clinton speeches; a request for Butler's medallion in exchange for his own bust ; a request as to money and letters for Coffee; Ritchie's sun- flower seed; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1828 Buel, J[esse], and others. Albany. Circular on the wool- Mah. ens bill. D. S. of Jesse Buel and ten others. 7 p. 1828 Van Buren, Martin. Washington. To William Coleman, Ape. 4 [New York]. Sending a copy of his ["rules speech"] made by him in the Senate, [Feb. 12-13] ; the need of vigor and watchfulness on the part of state governments; the corruption of the present Federal administration; etc. A. Df. 3 p. 1828 Hollingsworth, Rob[er]t. Paris. To James Brown, [Paris]. AfH. 8 On his own claim against France. Copy. 3 p. (With: Samuel Hollingsworth to Van Buren, June 22, 1829). 1828 Clark, Lot. Albany. To M[artin] V[an] B[uren, Wash- Ape.10 ington]. The position of the Jackson cause, and good condition of the Republican party; the personnel of the Legislature ; Van Buren and the governorship; etc. A. L. S. 7 p. 1828 Madison, J[ames]. Montpelier. To Martin Van Buren, Ape. 11 Senate, Washington. Acknowledging receipt of a copy of the "Observations on the proposed amendments of Mr. Foot'' ["rules speech," Feb. 12-13, 1828]; his own dissent from some of its. views. A. N. 1 p. 1828 Cooper, Thomas. Colupibia, [S. C] To Martin Van Bu- Ape. 11 ren, Senate, Washington. Comment on Van Buren's speech on the power of the President of 90 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS Cooper, Thomas — ^Continued. the Senate to decide on questions of order [Feb. 12-13]; his own opinions; Calhoun's principles; quarrels over the tariff; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1828 Riker, R[ichard]. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Apr. 14 [Washington]. On Van Buren's speech on the constitutional powers of the vice-president in reference to the Senate [Feb. 12-13]; the political heresy involved in latitudinarian construction; his own preference for the Senate rather than the Supreme Court as a court of last review on matters involving the states, etc. A. L. S. 3 p. [1828 Coleman, W[illia]m. [New York]. To Martin Van Buren, , Apr. 17] Washington. Thanks for Van Buren's ["rules"] speech [Feb. 12-13]; his injustice to the Feder- alists ; his own correspondence with Cambreleng on a proposed change in the electoral law; the next governor; the impolicy of Eiker's appoint- ment as recorder. A. L. S. 1 p. 1828 V[aii] Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To John V[an] Bu- Apb.19 ren, [New Haven, Conn.?] Sending a check; caution against extravagance; the Connecticut election; etc. , A. L. S. 1 p. 1828 Knower, B[enjamin]. Albany. To Martin Van Buren, ■Ajr-23 [Washington]. On his attempt, through a test circular written by Hopkins and- sent confiden- tially to Wright and Van Buren, to fix the respon- sibility for the defeat of the tariflFbill; the treach- ery" of Woods, the bearer; his own unaltered friendship for Wright and Van Buren. A. L. S. 6 p. [1828 V[an] B[Tiren], M[artin. Senate, Washington]. To Silas ^nd M^^ISI Wright, Jr., [House of Representatives, Washing- ton]. Asking for statistics on iron and woolen industries in New York. A. N. S. 1 p. [1828 [Wright, Silas, Jr. House of Representatives, Washing- and May 13] *°''^- ^'^ ^[artin] Van Buren, Senate, [Washing- ton]. Rough estimates on woolen and iron in- dustries in New York. A.N. 2 p. (Appended to Van Buren's note of the same date) . [1828 [Wright, Silas, Jr. Washington]. To M[artin] Van Buren, andMA^ll^l ^"^ ^^^^*^' [Washington]. On the tariff bill "now before the Senate." 4 p. PAPEKS OF MARTIN VAN BUEEN 91 1828 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington}. Notes of a speech on [May 7?] the tariff, with extracts from the messages of the Presidents. A. Df. 8 p. 1828 Madison, James. MontpeUer, [Va.] To [Martin] Van May 13 Buren, Senate, Washington. Thanking him for a copy of the report to the Senate relating to the "colonization of persons of color" [Apr. 28, 1828] and pointing out an error in the "observations on Mr. Foot's amendment " [' 'rules speech," Feb. 12-13, 1828] in regard to the "threatening con- test" in the Convention of 1787 on the rule of state representation in the Federal Government. A. L. S. 1 p. (Printed: Kives, Writings of Madison, 111:634:). 1828 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To John Van Buren, Mat 15 [New Haven, Conn.] Reproof in view of a letter from the president of [Yale] College, reporting John's non-attendance at chapel and deficiency in studies. A. L. S. 2 p. 1828 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren, June 23 . [Albany]. Introducing Major Henry Lee and asking assistance for him in collecting material for a history of "the late war." A. L. S. 1 p. 1828 Woodbury, L[evi]. Portsmouth, N. H. To Martin Van July 1 Buren, Albany. Asking his assistance in sooth- ing Southern fears over the tariff; Jackson gain- ing in New Hampshire; the election prospects; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1828 Hamilton, J[ames]. Sullivan's Island, [S. C] To [Martin] jTrLY3l Van Buren, [Albany]. The death of Mrs. Cruger; prospects of Van Buren's success in New York; discontent in South Carolina on the tariff meas- ure; resistance to be offered; regret at the posi- tion of McLane and Van Buren ; his own candi- dacy for the governorship; the Administration triumph in Louisiana; promising a half -barf el of hominy; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1828 I[ngham], S[amuel] D[elucenna]. New Hope, Pa. To Mar- JuLY 31 tin Van Buren, Albany. His own illness ; the political situation in Pennsylvania and New Jer- sey; the electoral law of New York ; Buchanan's nomination and the Federalists ; a political meet- ing in New York and the interpretation given to it; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 92 LIBKAEY OF CONGEBSS 1828 Lewis, W[illiam] B[erkeley]. Nashville. To Martin Van Aug. 8 Buren, Albany. Asking Van Buren's opinion as to the expediency of Jackson's Issuing an address to the people of the United States; the Ken- tucky State election and its bearing on the presi- dential question; boasts of Clay, etc.; inquiry as to prospects in New York, especially as to the probability of the Legislature's choosing the presidential electors; the necessity of Jackson's election to save the liberties of the country ; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. 1828 Tallmadge, James, Jr. Poughkeepsie. To Martin Van Aug. 27 Buren, Albany. Reporting the termination of a suit at law; hope of seeing him after court, and of visiting the Secretary of the Navy ,- etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1828 Birdsall, Benj[amin], Jr. Green, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Aug. 28 Buren, Albany. Financial troubles. A. L. S. 1828 Hamilton, J[ames], Jr. Sullivan's Island. To Martin Van Sept. 7 Buren, Albany. Sending a half-barrel of hominy ; recovery from an attack of dengue fever ; asking for New York news ; his own hope of escaping the necessity of being governor; his intention of speaking out on the tariff. A. L. S. 3 p. 1828 V[aii] Buren, M[artin. Albany]. To C[hurchill] C[aldom] Sept. 8 Cambreleng, New York. The inexpediency of Cambreleng's preparing the address ; expectation of a great victory and a most respectable conven- tion; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1828 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. Albany. To C[hurchill] C[aldom] Sept. 18 C[ambreleng, New York]. Asking him to send the address, that it may have "an honest parent- age ' ' ; the necessity of suppressing his self-love for the public good ; [James A.] Hamilton's letter on Jackson's character. . A. L. S. 1 p. 1828 Johnson, R[ic]h[ard] M[entor]. Great Crossing, [Ky.] To Sept. 25 M[artin] V[an] Buren, Albany. On a remark attributed to Van Buren in regard to the desir- ability of a change in the New York electoral law, and Gen. Jackson's candidacy; election prospects in Kentucky; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 93 1828 Ingham, S[amuel] D[eluconna]. New Hope, [Pa.] To Sept. 26 M[artin] Van Buren, Albany. Politics in New York and Pennsylvania, Delaware and Indiana; the candidacy of Dr. Canby in Indiana; betting on the New York election ; Van Buren and the gov- ernorship ; the South and the tariff; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1828 lewis, W[illiam] B[erkeley]. Nashville. To Martin Van Sept. 27 Buren, Albany. The proposed Jackson address to the public not to be made ; the Burr incident to be treated by the Nashville committee; the Western elections ; Kentucky doubtful ; the cer- tainty of Jackson's election ; Clay's abandonment of the contest; Jackson's health; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1828 Van Bnren, M[artin]. Washington. To [John Quincy Sept. 28 Adams, Washington]. Views on General Peter B. Porter's accounts; interpretation of the act of 1821; the question of an amicable suit against the Government; etc. A. Df. S. 4 p. 1828 V[an] Bnren, M[artm]. Albany. To C[hurchill] C[aldom] Oct. 1 Cambreleng, New York. Distress over the reso- lutions ; plans for meeting Webster and Cambre- leng; the necessity of supporting Brown; the address; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1828 Noah, M[ordecai] M[anasseh]. New York. To [Martiii Oct. 2 Van Buren, Albany]. Asking support of his own candidacy for sheriff as a means of aiding the Enquirer; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Confidential." 1828 Hosack, David. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Al- OcT. 10 bany. Asking for Van Buren's speech in the New York Legislature, in support of De Witt Clinton's Erie Canal project for use in the writer's work on Clinton. A. L. S. (fragment). 3 p. 1828 E[andolph], J[ohn], of Roanoke. Roanoke, [Va.] On the Oct. 13 safety of visiting Roanoke ; good wishes for Van Buren, "Master Martin," and "his younger brother"; his own poor opinion of colleges; his ill-health; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1828 V[an] Bnren, M[artin]. Albany. To C[hurchill] C[aldom] Oct. 18 Cambreleng, New York. Aston's cause and his own movements; Marcy, McLane, Flagg, and certain information desired by Cambreleng; in- closing a letter for Bowne. A. L. S. 1 p. 94 LIBEAEY OF CONGBESS 1828 Crawford, W[illia]m Il[arris]. Lexington, [Ga.] To Mar- OcT. 21 tin Van Buren, Albany. Urging Nathaniel Ma- con for vice-president; the inability of Georgia to vote for John C. Calhoun or Richard Rush; promising measures to prevent Jackson's bring- ing Calhoun into the Cabinet if defeated for vice- president ; asking early information on the New- York election; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1828 Livingston, Edw[ard]. Red Hook, [N. Y.] To Martin Oct. 22 Van Buren, Albany. Congratulations on the prospective victory; Russell's plan to publish Clay's private correspondence; ill effects pro- duced by such methods; his own plans; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1828 Van Bnren, Martm. Albany. To C[hurchill] C[aldom] Oct. 29 Cambreleng, New York. Asking for assurances as to Cambreleng's and Verplanck's safety; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1828 Troup, Rob[ert]. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Al- OcT. 30 bany. Asking for the facts in regard to Van Bu- ren's connection with De Witt Clinton's removal from the Canal Board, for use in Dr. [David] Ho- sack's eulogium on Clinton. A. L. S. 3 p. [1828? [Van Buren, Martin. Albany?] To the [Albany] Daily Oct.?] Advertiser. Communication, in the third per- son, denying a report relative to his advocacy of a change in the present electoral law of New York. A. D. 2 p. 1828 Troup, Rob[ert]. New York. To M[artin] V[an] Buren, Nov. 3 Albany. Receipt of Van Buren's letter on the removal of De Witt Clinton from the Canal Board ; not to be used- by Dr. Hosack; his own vote and the election prospects ; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1828 V[an] Buren, M[artin. Steamboat]. To C[hurchill] C[al- N°^- '' dom] Cambreleng, New York. Success in Demo- cratic counties and defeat in Federalist; the Manor influence; the resurrection of the old Federalism of '98; lodgings in New York; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1828 V[an] Buren, M[artin. Albany?] To C[hurchill] C[aldom] ^°"'- ^° Cambreleng, New York. Results in different dis- tricts; directions as to lodging. A. L. S. 2 p. PAPERS OF MAETIN VAN BUREN 95 1828 [Van Buren, Martin. New York]. To [William Harris] Nov. 14 Crawford, [Lexington, Ga.] The electors of New York committed for Calhoun ; the manner of the New York nomination; congratulations on the recovery of his health ; etc. A. Df. 3 p. 1828 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. New York. To Andrew Jackson, Nov. 16 Nashville, Tenn. Results of the New York elec- tion ; three Federal districts ; the influence of the Morgan affair; congratulations; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1828 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. New York. To B[enjamin] Nov. 17 F[ranklin] Butler, Albany. On proper provision for Silas Wright if defeated; the law relative to commissioners and notaries. A. L. S. 2 p. 1828 Balch, [Alfred]. Nashville. To M[artin V[an] Buren, Nov. 27 Albany. Candidates for Cabinet places; Jack- son's health and the succession; his own efforts in favor of Van Buren; sending a newspaper article of his own, inspired by Calhoun's political activity. A. L. S. 1 p. 1828 Benton, Thomas H[art]. Senate Chamber, [Washington]. Dec. 3 To Martin Van Buren, Albany. Congratulations on his election as governor; regret at the loss of his counsels in the Senate; Mr. Adams's intentions; election returns in New York and the West. A. L. S. 2 p. [1828] Verplanck, G[ulian] C[rommelin]. Washington. To Mar- Dec. 6 tin Van Buren, Albany. Van Buren and the President's cabinet; the question of succession; other cabinet rumors ; recommending some com- missioners. A. L. S. 3 p. 1828 Wright, Silas, Jr. Washington. To M[artin] V[an] Bu- Dec. 7 ren, [Albany]. On office and patronage for him- self and [Jonas] Earll. A. L. S. 8 p. 1828 Yonnglove, M. Hudson, [N. Y.] To M[artin] Van Buren, Dec. 8 Albany. Progress of the anti-Masons ; a sugges- tion for a recommendation in the Governor's message of legislation against "unofficial and concealed oaths." A. L. S. 1 p. 1828 V[an] Buren, M[artm]. Albany. To C[hurchill] C[aldom] Dec. 9 Cambreleng, Washington. As to a rumor afloat of Van Buren's marriage ; -a request for the news 96 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS V[aii] Buren, M[artin] — Continued. of Washington; messages to his friends ; the New- York senatorship ; Abraham [Van Buren's] wish for transfer; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. 1828 Wright, [Silas], Jr. Washington. To [Martin Van Buren, Dec. 9 Albany]. Van Buren and a Cabinet appoint- ment; the public printing; the position of Duff Green. A. L. S. 4 p. 1828 Lewis, W[illiam] B[erkeley]. Nashville. To James A[lex- Dec. 12 • ander] Hamilton, New York. Gen. Jackson's majorities in New York, the West, and the South- west; influence of the anti-Masonic question in New York ; the significance of the unprecedented triumph ; Van Buren as secretary of state ; sug- gestion for Lee's appointment in Daniel Brent's place as chief clerk; Jackson's intention as to removals; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1828 V[aii] Buren. M[artin]. Albany. To C[hurchill] C[aldom] Dec. 17 Cambreleng, [Washington]. Scheming and in- triguing at Washington inevitable; objections to the Treasury ; McLane and the attorney-general- ship; messages to his friends; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1828 Forman, Joshua. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Dec. 17 Albany. On his own efforts to obtain New- hold's views on the Forman bank project; New- bold's letter to Thomas W. Olcott [Dec. 17]; his caution, inspired by Noah's publications; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1828 Newbold, Geo[rge]. Bank of America, [New York]. To Dec. 17 T[homas] W. Olcott, [Albany]. Views on For- man's project for a banking law (safety fund system.) A. L. S. 8 p. 1828 Verplanck G[ulian] C[rommelin]. Washington. To Jesse Dec. 18 Hoyt, New York. Social festivities closing the Administration ; a cabinet place for Van Buren ; the Gaines-Scott-Macomb affair; Dr. Havens's candidacy for health ofRcer of [New York]; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. [1828? V[an] B[ureii], M[artin. Albany?]. To '■ Sudam. ^^^- ^3 On the candidacy of [Benjamin Franklin] Butler for attorney-general [of New York]; legislative action; Van Buren's neutrality. A. Dr. 2 p. PAPERS OF MAKTIN VAN BUREN 97 [1828?] [Van Buren, Martin. Albany?] To Norton. New York's vote for Gen. Jackson; Adams's political achievements and prospects; "New England Re- publicanism in Missouri"; etc. A. Df. 2 p. [1828?] ["An American Gentleman." Dresden]. To [—, New York?] "Trade of Saxony with the United States (ex- tract). Newspaper clipping. (With: Mensch to Van Buren, 1830, Feb. 23). 1829 [Cambreleng, Churchill Caldom]. Washington. To M[ar- Jan. 1 tin] Van Buren, Albany. Wishes for his happi- ness ; applications for office ; Doctor Townsend's wish; "La Belle Hortense" and her ambitions; the marriage of Eaton to Mrs. Timberlake. A. L. 1 p. 1829 [Hamilton, James Alexander]. New York. To Martin Jan. 1 Van Buren, Albany. Sending a letter of Major Lewis; the unfitness of Henry Lee [for the chief clerkship]; the possibility of his own appoint- ment; etc. A. L. 3 p. "Private." (Mutilated). 1829 Van Ness, C[ornelius] P[eter]. Burlington, [Vt.] To A[l- Jan. 3 bert] Gallatin, [New York?] On the United States boundary from the Connecticut River to the St. Lawrence ; proceedings under the Treaty of Ghent [Dec. 24, 1814]; difficulties encountered : etc. Copy. 3 p. 1829 H[amilton], J[ames] A[lexander]. New York. To [Mar- Jan. 8 tin Van Buren], Albany. Compliments on his message; the chagrin of Charles and John King at its excellence ; Catlin on the bank paragraph ; a letter from Nashville (Dec. 17), without mention of Mrs. Jackson's reputed death. A. L. S. 3 -p. 1829 Van Buren, Martin. Albany. To C[hurchill] C[aldom] Jan. 9 Cambreleng, Washington. Great pressure for pardons and commissions; his own wish to hear from him constantly; Silas Wright for the comp- trollership ; personal messages ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1829 Auchincloss, J[ame]s. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Jan. 12 Albany. Inquiry as to the meaning of the rec- ommendation of Van Buren's message in regard to auctions; wholesale and piece sales; proposed regulations ; need of reform in the present system ; etc. A. L. S. 40803°— 10 T 98 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1829 Hamilton, J[ames], Jr. Washington. To M[artin] Van Jan. 23 Buren, [Albany]. Eeciprocity of friendship and confidence; the Cabinet; the danger of Jackson's falling into the hands of narrow naen; [Henry] Baldwin to be pressed for a position; reliance on H. L. White as a guide; Gen. Jackson's move- ments; Van Buren's message; etc. A.L. S. 6 p. 1829 Forman, J[oshua]. Albany. To Martin Van Buren, [Al- Jan. 24 bany]. Submitting an exposition of his bank project; why a criticized paragraph has been re- tained ; the influence of banks ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1829 United States Senate. Benton's amendment to S. 29, "A Jan. 29 bill to provide for the distribution of a part of the revenues of the United States among the several States." Printed. 3 p. 1829 Ritchie, Thomas. Richmond. To Martin Van Buren, Jan. 31 Albany. Distinctions created by office; praise of Van Buren's message and principles ; explain- ing the Constitution; his own wish to see Van Buren in Washington, and in Jackson's Cabinet; his own life. A. L. S. 4 p. [1829 [Van Buren, Martin. Albany.] To [James] Auchincloss, J-*^N.] [New York]. Answering his inquiry and sugges- tions [1829, Jan. 12] in regard to the recom- mendation in Van Buren's message to the New York Legislature on the regulation of auction sales of [imported goods]. A. Df. 3 p. 1829 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. Albany. To C[hurchill] C[aldom] ^^^•1 Cambreleng, [Washington]. Good reports on the message [to the Legislature]; his associates in Washington; an odd message from Henry E. Storrs; the appointment of Westervelt as health officer; Cambreleng' s speech on the [occupation of the] Oregon [River, House, Jan. 6, 1829]; personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1829-33 United States Senate. "Proceedings for opening and Feb. 2- counting the electoral votes, notifying the per- ^"^^•^ sons elected, and arrangements for the inaugura- tion in 1829;" notes of comparison with pro- ceedings, and arrangements in 1825 and 1833; "... executive proceedings at a special session . . . March 4, 1829 [including the inaugural PAPERS OF MABTIN VAN BUREN 99 United States, Senate — Continued. address]." Clippings and manuscript copies from the Senate Journal, 1828-9, 1832-3; printed pro- gram; manuscript notes. 10 p. 1829 Nelson, John. Frederick, [Md.] To [Louis McLane, Feb. 7 Washington]. Arrangements suggested for the Jackson party in Maryland; their attitude toward cabinet representation for the State; Taney and the "Law Department"; Wirt should not be retained; hope for Van Buren's "transla- tion to Washington"; the reward of Crawford men; deprecation of political intolerance; appro- priation for the Rockville road; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1829 Forman, Joshua. Albany. To Martin Van Buren, [Al- Feb. 12 bany]. Two letters: [1] Views in favor of Jackson and his party; change in the old political parties; success of the Jackson party; the tariff question and the Presidency; VanBuren's true program; Clin- ton's policy ; a change in the manner of mak- ing nominations; New York's position; etc. A. L. S. 8 p. [2] Inclosing the above letter; the great importance of the bank question; demand for a better system. A. L. S. 3 p. 1829 H[amilton], J[ames] Alexander]. Washington. To [Mar- Feb. 12 tin Van Buren, Albany]. Sending a letter from Major Lewis; White's opinion against Henry Lee; an interview with General Jackson; the election of Duff Green; Van Buren to be offered the State Department; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1829 Hamilton, J[ames], Jr. Washington. To M[artin] Van Feb. 13 • Buren, [Albany]. Jackson's arrival in the city; the crowd of new converts; his own attitude; Van Buren to be secretary of state; McLane's chances; his own wish that Jackson would con- sult Van Buren on the Cabinet; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1829 H[amilton], J[ames] A[lexander]. Washington. To [Mar- Feb. 13 tin Van Buren, Albany]. A talk with Lewis on the Cabinet ; the State Department to be offered to Van Buren; Jackson to consult [Hugh L.] 100 LIBEAKY OF CONGRESS H[ainiltoii], J[ames] Alexander]— Continued. White; conjectures as to other appointments; Calhoun's influence; the advisabiUty of Van Buren's acceptance; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1829 Hayne, Eob[er]t Y[oung]. Washington. To Martin Van Feb. 14 Buren, Albany. [Charles Edward] Dudley's d6- but in the Senate; another Panama mission affair; appointments to office; Webster's plight; influ- ences about the President-elect; Southern wishes as to the Cabinet; a message from Mrs. Hayne on an " important matter confided to her." A. L. S. 3 p. 1829 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Feb. 15 . Albany. Tendering him the office of secretary of state. A. L. S. 1 p. 1829 H[aiiiilton], J[ames] A[lexander]. New York. To Martin Feb. 16 Van Buren, Albany. General Jackson's satisfac- tory letter to Van Buren; Tazewell's intention to decline a department if offered; Ingham for the Treasury; McLane and others; suggestions for advice to Gen. Jackson. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private." 1829 Hamilton, Ja[me]s A[lexander]. Washington. To [Mar- Feb. 18 tin Van Buren, Albany]. A dinner at Jackson's; his wish for Van Buren to be in Washington; the Department of State and its need, of protection; Cabinet talk; Calhoun's influence; his own wishes; advice as to the State Department and the dismissal of Brent; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1829 McLane, L[ouis]. Washington. To M[artin] V[an] Buren, Feb. 19 [Albany]. The personnel of the cabinet so far as announced; its weakness; the President's in- terview with Hayne and Hamilton; the Vice- president's influence; a question as to the advis- ability of Van Buren's entering such a cabinet; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1829 Kane, E[lias] K[ent]. Senate Chamber, [Washington]. Feb. 19 To [Martin Van Buren, Albany]. The reputed membership of the Cabinet; its weakness; Cal- houn's influence and motives; advice as to ma- ture consideration upon the propriety of accept- ance. A. L. S. 1 p. PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 101 1829 H[amilton], J[ames] A[lexander]. Washington. To [Mar- F^B. 19 tin Van Buren, Albany]. His letter to Eaton in favor of McLane not to be delivered ; his own ad- vice to Jackson to confer with South Carolina and Virginia members of Congress; the result; Mc- Lane's conviction of the inadvisability of Van Buren's entering the Cabinet; Cambreleng's ad- vocacy of Drayton as Van Buren's friend against Calhoun; Adams's "further disclosure;" etc. A. L. S. 5 p. 1829 Hamilton, J[ames], Jr. Washington. To [Martin Van Feb. 19 Buren, Albany]. Cheves and McLane proposed but turned down; General Jackson surrounded by men not high in the party's confidence; Hayne and Hamilton called to a conference; the Treas- ury for Pennsylvania and Ingham; the policy of the Administration outlined; the full Cabinet as reported; etc. A. L. S. 8 p. 1829 Kane, E[has] K[ent]. Senate Chamber, [Washington]. Feb. 20 To [Martin Van Buren, Albany]. Hayne's con- demnation of the entire Cabinet except Van Bu- ren. A. L. S. 1 p. 1829 Van Buren, Martin. Albany. To [Andrew Jackson, Feb. 20 Washington]. Accepting the office of secretary of state. A. Df. 8 p. . Transcript. 3 p. 1829 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. Albany. To C[hurchill] C[aldom] Feb. 21 Cambreleng, [Washington]. Sending a letter for [McLane?]; his own plans; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1829 Bunner, R[udolph. Washington]. To [Martin Van Bu- Feb. 21 ren, Albany]. General Jackson and his Cabinet; the advisability of Van Buren's acceptance; bad effects of a refusal. A. L. S. 3 p. 1829 H[amilton], J[ames] A[lexander. Washington]. To [Mar- Feb. 21 tin Van Buren, Albany]. The Cabinet as deter- mined; opinions as to Van Buren's acceptance; friendliness of the members of the Cabinet to Van Buren; Calhoun's disappointment; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1829 H[amilton], J[ames] A[lexander] Washington. To [Mar- Fbb. 23 tin Van Buren, Albany]. Van Buren's accept- ance anxiously awaited; no change to be made in the Cabinet; opposition to Eaton's appoint- ment; the question of the removal of the Navy 102 LIBKAKY OP CONGKESS H[aiiiilton], J[ames] Alexander] — Continued. Yard from Long Island to Gunner's Island, and the interests of New York harbor and city; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1829 H[aiiiiltoii], J[ames] A[lexander]. Washington. To [Mar- Feb. 25 tin Van Buren, Albany]. Jackson's acquiescence in Van Buren's delay in coming to Washington; Hamilton to take temporary charge of the State Department; Christopher Hughes and the Hague mission; advice on resignation as governor; Van Buren's letter to Eaton; efforts to keep McLane in [the Senate]; possible cabinet shifts; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1829 V[an] Buren, M[artin. Albany]. To Townsend Feb. 27 [ ?Albany]. Offering a position in Washington. A. N. S. 1 p. 1829 H[aniiltoii], J[ames] A[lexander]. Washington. To Mar- Feb. 27 tin Van Buren, [Albany]. Jackson's disposition to carry out the will of the people as to offices; ^asking advice as to the district attorney of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania; candidates for justice of the Supreme Court; the State Depart- ment contract for the publication of Federal session laws; the Netherlands mission; Moore's ambitions as to Colombia, etc. ; his own. selection to take charge of the State Department tiU Van Buren's arrival; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1829 Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom]. Washington. To M[ar- Mak. 1 tin] Van Buren, [Albany]. Criticism silenced by publication of the cabinet selection; the situation of the Virginians; the strength of the Cabinet; advantages to the party in starting with an oppo- sition; national problems to be met; the tariff; Van Buren as a conciliator; etc. A. L. S. 12 p. 1829 Hamilton, John C. New York. To [Martin Van Buren], Mar. 3 Albany. The Calhoun interest and the press; suspicions as to Noah; Coleman, the Post, and a consolidation scheme; a plan for a public dinner in honor of Van Buren; the electoral law and banlc system; warning as to office-seekers. . A. L. S. 2 p. "Confidential." 1829 Hamilton, J[ames], Jr. Washington. To Martin Van Mar. 5 Buren, Albany. Account of the inauguration; satisfaction given by the inaugural address; recep- PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 103 Hamilton, J[ames], Jr. — Continued. tion at the "Palace"; caution against too great prudence; party loyalty to the Cabinet despite disappointment; Jackson's reason for not tender- ing him a position; Henry Lee as chief clerk of the State Department; as to provision for Hunter, of Kentucky; the nomination of VanBuren to be sent to the Senate [Mar. 6]; etc. A. L. S. 7 p. 1829 [Hamilton, James Alexander]. Washington. To Mar- Mar. 6 tin Van Buren, Albany. Nominations and changes ; McLane for the Supreme Bench ; Asbury Dickins for a State Department clerkship; Brent's usefulness; a conference with Clay; Tazewell for England; Gallatin not wanted; appointments in the State Department to be held up till Van Buren arrives; a clerkship for H. G. Lewis; etc. A. L. 8 p. (Incomplete.) 1829 Beck, N. F., and others. Albany. To [Martin] V[an] Mab. 9 Buren, [Albany]. • Letter from his military fam- ily expressing their sentiments in view of his appointment as secretary of state. L. S. 2 p. 1829 Bloodgood, S. De Witt. Albany. To M[artin] V[an] Mak. 9 Buren, [Albany]. Inclosing Beck and others to Van Buren, 1829, Mar. 9. A. L. S. 1 p. 1829 New York Assembly. Resolution of congratulation to Mar- Mar. 12 tin Van Buren on his appointment as secretary of state. D. S. of P[eter] Robinson, Speaker. 1 p. 1829 Eobinson, Peter. Albany. To Martin Van Buren, [Al- Mar. 13 bany]. Sending a copy of the resolution adopted by the Assembly [Mar.] 12. A. L. S. 1 p. 1829 Stebbins, Cha[rle]s. Senate Chamber, [Albany]. To Mar- Mar. 13 tin Van Buren, [Albany]. Sending resolutions of the Senate, [Mar. 12]. A. L. S. 1 p. 1829 [Van Buren, Martin]. Albany. To [the Republican mem- Mab. 13 bers of the New York Legislature ?] Answering their resolutions of [Mar. 12]. A. Df. of Benja- min Franklin Butler. 4 p. [1829 [Van Buren, Martin. Albany]. To [N. F. Beck and c. Mar. 13?] others ? Albany]. Answering their communica- tion [of Mar. 9?] A. Df. of Benjamin Franklin Butler. 1 p. (With: Beck and others to Van Buren, 1829, Mar. 9.) 104 LIBEAEY OF CONGEBSS [1829 Ritchie, Thomas. Richmond. To M[ordecai] M[anasseh] Mar. 14] Noah, Enquirer Office, New York. As to Noah's receiving the Richmond Enquirer; criticism of Jackson's cabinet; praise of Van Buren; his own ambitions; Virginia and the Administra- tion; a contract for paper for the Enquirer; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. [1829 [Van Buren, Martin. Albany ?] To Peter Eobinson, [Al- Mar. 16] bany]. Thanking the Assembly for their reso- lutions of [Mar. 12]. A. Df. 2 p. (With: Eobinson to Van Buren, 1829, Mar. 13). New York State. Comptroller. Albany. Receipt to Martin Van Buren for balance of money for incidental expenses of the Governor. D. S. of Philip Phelps, deputy comptroller. 3 p. Wiswall, Oliver, and others. Hudson, [N. Y.] To [Mar- tin Van Buren, Albany]. Invitation to a public dinner. D. S. 1 p. Van Buren, M[artin]. Kinderhook, [N. Y.] To Oliver Wiswall and others, [Hudson, N. Y.] Declining their invitation to a public dinner. A. Df. 2 p. Eives, W[iniam] C[abell]. Castle Hill, [Va.-] To T[homas] P[atrick] Moore, Washington. Congratulations on his appointment as minister to Colombia ; the English mission for Tazewell; his own wishes; a letter to Maj. Lee for the President; etc. A. L.S. 3 p. [Van Buren, Martin]. New York. Declining an invita- tion to a public dinner in [New York]. A. Df. 3 p. . Df. 2 p. New York City. Common Council. Resolutions giving Van Buren the freedom of the city. Copy. 1 p. Bowne, Walter. New York. To M[artin] Van Buren, Washington. Sending resolutions of the Com- mon Council, [1829, Mar.] 23. A. L. S. 1 p. Hamilton, J[ames], Jr. Charleston, S. C. To Martin Van Buren, Washington. Van Buren's reserve fully accounted for; his own recovery • from chagrin over the Cabinet; the pubhc printing in South Carolina; his own retiring speech and promise; Gallatin and the French mission; office-hunting; etc. A. L.S. 7 p. "Private and confidential." 1829 Mar. 16 1829 Mar. 16 1829 Mar. 17 1829 Mar. 18 1829 Mar. 23 1829 Mar. 23 1829 Mar. 24 1829 Mar. 25 PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUEEN 105 1829 Forman, Joshua. New York. To M[artmj Van Buren, Mar. 26 Washington. Praise of the inaugural message; suggestions for a commercial treaty with Great Britain to settle the tariff question and of Daniel Webster as an ambassador to negotiate such a treaty; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1829 Ritchie, Thomas. Richmond. To [Martin Van Buren, Mar. 27 Washington]. A farewell letter of suggestions; the Cabinet and the inaugural message ; editorial appointments; the use of patronage; his own views of reform; an extract from a Washington letter predicting the course and the outcome of the Administration; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. "Private." 1829 Cooper, Thomas. Columbia, S. C. To Martin Van Buren, Mar. 29 Washington. Congratulations; advice against time-serving and as to the course necessary to gain the succession; characterization of the Northeastern states; importance of the South and West; Calhoun's strength and weakness as an opponent; the South, the tariff, and secession; his own difficulties as to salary, etc. ; Faust, D. W. Sims, and the contract for printing the laws; hollow shot; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1829 V[an] B[Tiren], M[artin]. Washington. To [Andrew Jack- • Mar. 31 son, Washington]. Sending Ritchie's letter [Mar. 27]; an estimate of the writer. A. Df. S. 3 p. 1829 Jackson, A[ndrew. Washington]. To M[artin] Van Bu- Mar. 31 ren, [Washington]. Suggestions for an answer to Ritchie's letter; the removal of General Wil- liam Henry Harrison ; the advisability of warning Ritchie against the professed friends of the Ad- ministration; rules governing appointments; precedents in Washington's and Jefferson's ad- ministrations. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private." 1829 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. To [Thomas] Ritchie, Apr. 1 [Richmond]. Answering his letter of [Mar. 27] ; the President's attitude toward frank criticism of his acts ; a promise of explanation when he visits Washington; the problem of appointments; etc. A. Df. of James Alexander Hamilton (3 p.) and of Martin Van Buren (1 p.) 4 p. "Private." 1829 [Van Buren, Martin]. Department of State, Washington. Apr. 4 To New York City Common Council. Ac- 106 . LIBKAKY OF CONGRESS [Van Buren, Martin]— Continued. knowledging the resolutions [of Mar. 23,] tender- ing the freedom of the city. A. Df. of James Alexander Hamilton. 1 p. 1829 [Van Buren, Martin]. Department of State, Washington. Apr. 6 To Edward Livingston, New York. Offering the French mission. A. Df. of James Alexander Hamilton. 2 p. 1829 New York City, Common Council. Resolution as to a por- Apr. 6 trait of Governor Van Buren to be placed in the City Hall. D. S. of J. Morton, clerk. 1 p. 1829 Van Buren, Martin. Washington. To [Levi] Woodbury, Apr. 7 [Portsmouth, N. H.] Offering him the Spanish mission. A. Df . 2 p. (Indorsed by Van Buren: "Dr. Letter to Mr. Woodbury — Mission to Eng- land - "). 1829 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. "Substance of a con- Aph. 8. versation with Mr. [Charles Richard] Vaughan" on the Northeastern boundary. A. Df. 3 p. 1829 Hollingsworth, Rob[ert]. Paris. To James Brown, [Pa- Apr. 8 ris]. Sending original documents comprising the claim of the firm of Thomas and Samuel Hollings- worth against the French government for their schooner Two Brothers. Copy (including docu- ments). 3 p. (With: Hollingsworth to Van Buren, 1829, June 22). [1829 Jackson, A[ndrew. Washington]. To M[artin] Van Bu- Ape. 9?] ren, [Washington]. , As to consulting Ritchie on offering the treasurership of the United States to John Campbell; Pollard's disability. A. L. S. 1 p. "Confidential." [1829 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. To [Thomas Ritchie, Apr. 9?] Richmond]. Inquiring whether Colonel [John] Campbell would accept the appointment of treasurer of the United States; Mr. Pollard's disability; etc. A. Df. 4 p. "Private." 1829 Clapp, Charles O. Washington. To [Martin Van Buren, -^^K. 9 Washington]. On American citizens' claims against France; the conduct of the French government to delay a settlement; Gallatin's activity; Clay's proposition; his own suggestions. A. L. S. 7 p. PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 107 1829 Bowne, Walter. New York. To [Martin Van Buren, ■^PK. 9 Washington]. Sending a resolution of the City Common Council [Apr. 6] as to Van Buren's portrait. L. S. 1 p. 1829 Hoyt, J[esse]. New York. To S[amuel] D[elucenna] In- -'^PR- 11 graham [i. e. Ingham, Washington]. Against Colden for United States district attorney at New York; his career in the politics of the State. Copy. 3 p. 1829 Hoyt, J[esse]. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Wash- Apb. 11 ington. Sending a copy of his letter to Ingham [Apr. 11]; reports as to Van Buren's lack of in- fluence in the Cabinet; the necessity of exercising patronage, especially in New York; Colden's claims for appointment; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. [1829 Ritchie, Tho[ma]s. [Richmond]. To [Martm] Van Bu- Apb. 13?] ren, [Washington]. Reasons for John Camp- bell's inability to accept the Treasurership ; his own incapacity to judge of qualifications of men for office; suggestions as to better advisers; re- movals from office; the removal of James Maury from the consulship at Liverpool; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. 1829 Van Buren, Martin. Washington. To [Walter Bowne, Ape. 15 New York]. Thanks for the resolutions of the Common Council [Apr. 6] ; a promise to select an artist to paint his portrait for the New York City Hall. A. Df. 2 p. 1829 Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom. Washington]. To Apr. 15 [Andrew] Jackson, [Washington]. The New York coUectorship and Swartwout; the aspira- tions of Post; etc. A. Df. 6 p. 1829 Moore, T[homas] P[atrick.] Harrodsburg, [Ky.] To [Mar- Aph. 16 tin Van Buren, Washington]. Awaiting news of Mrs. Moore; pay of a diplomatic representative; his own wish to delay his departure; recom- mendation of James C. Pickett as secretary of legation; Lt. Horatio N. Crabb's wish to bear "the despatches to Genl. Harrison"; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1829 Stevenson, A[ndrew]. Richmond. To [Martin Van Bu- Aph. 19 ren, Washington]. Disappointment at failure to [i. e. 18?] see him; peculiarity of Virginia politics; high hopes entertained of Jackson's administration; 108 LIBBAKY OF CONGRESS Stevenson, A[n(irew] — Continued. effect of the cabinet appointments; other causes for uneasiness; "appointments for the editorial corps"; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. "Confidential." [1829 Ritchie, T[homas. Richmond]. To [Martin Van Buren, Apr. 19] Washington]. Major Campbell's appointment; Stevenson's letter to Van Buren; official re- movals; John Randolph's prediction as to Clay for the next president; McLane's appointment. A. L. S. 3 p. 1829 Van Buren, M[artin., Washington]. To E[dward] Liv- Aph. 19?] ingston, [Philadelphia]. Urging a prompt de- cision as to the proffered mission [to France]. A. Df. 4 p. "Private." 1829 Jackson, Andrew. [Washington]. To [Martin Van Bu- Ape. 20 ren, Washington]. Livingston's request for three weeks in which to decide; a speedy reply necessary; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. [1829 V[an] Buren, M[artin. Washington]. To C[hurchill] C[al- c. Ap3. 20?] dom] C[ambreleng] and Walter Bowne, [New York]. The President not committed to Swart- wout; his good intentions; suggestion of a move- ment to oppose Swartwout ; neither Van Buren nor Ingham to appear; inquiry as to Henry Post's character; etc. A. Df. 5 p. "Private." 1829 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. To [Charles Edward] Ape. 20 Dudley, [Albany]. As to the recommendation of Samuel Swartwout; asking for a definite state- ment. A. Df. 2 p. 1829 Campbell, John. Richmond. To [Martin Van Buren, Apr. 21 Washington]. Conditional acceptance of the office of treasurer; Legrand's kindly attitude. A. L. S. 3 p. 1829 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To [Andrew Jack- Apr. 23 son, Washington]. On appointments for the New York Custom-house; the honesty and capability of the present collector; nepotism and partisan- ship; the characters of Johnson and Swartwout; opposition to Swartwout's appointment; the nature of his recommendations; Jonathan J. Cod- dington for surveyor; Coe for appraiser; names for other appraisers; etc. A. L. S. 16 p. PAPEKS OF MAKTIN VAN BUEEN 109 1829 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To C[hurchill] C[al- ^^- 23 dom] Cambreleng, [New York]. On provision^ for [William Coventry H.] Waddell; his own opinion on the New York appointments known to the President ; no formal remonstrance found against Swartwout's appointment ; sending a let- ter of the President; the appointment of Ham- ilton and of Swartwout. A. L. S. 4 p. . Draft. 2 p. Incomplete. 1829 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To [Andrew Jack- Apr. 24 son, Washington]. Asking permission to send the President's letter in regard to the appoint- ment of Hamilton and of Swartwout to Cambre- leng, accompanied by a prohibition against pub- lication. Copy by J. A. Hamilton. 3 p. [1829 Jackson, Andrew. [Washington]. To M[artin] Van Bu- Apr. 24] ren, [Washington]. Authorizing the sending of his letter in regard to Hamilton's and Swart- wout's appointment to Cambreleng. A. N. S. IP- 1829 Van Buren, Martin. Washington. To C[hurchill] C[al- Apr. 24 dom] Cambreleng, New York. On the appoint- ment of the New York collector of customs ; com- mendation of Cambreleng's open course ; Ingham with the President. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private." 1829 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To C[hurchill] C[al- Apr. 25 dom] C[ambreleng, New York]. Announcement of the residue of appointments; his own and Ingham's advocacy of Coddington ; the purity of the President's motives. A. L. S. 2 p. "Pri- vate." 1829 Dudley, Cha[rle]s E[dward]. Albany. To Martin Van Ape. 25 Buren, Washington. Denial of his own and Sanford's reported recommendation of Swart- wout; his own suggestions to Ingham about the naval office ; as to removals at the New York office and an application of Jeronias Johnson; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1829 Woodbury, Levi. Portsmouth, N. H. To Martin Van Ape. 27 Buren, Washington. Declining the Spanish mission. A. L. S. 3 p. 1829 Cambreleng, C[hurchin] C[aldom]. New York. To Apr. 28 M[artin] Van Buren, Washington. Two letters: 110 LIBEAEY OF CONGKESS Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom] — Continued. [1] Waddell to arrive May 1 ; his character and ca- pacity ; prediction of a defalcation in the New York Custom House; etc.; inclosing a letter [Apr. 28] in regard to the appointments for New York City. A. L. S. 1 p. [2] The injury to the party from the late appoint- ments in New York City; Verplanck; the formation of a Calhoun party in the City; [William Leete] Stone's [Commercial Adver- tiser] and the Morning Herald, the Clay, organ ; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. 1829 Jackson, Andrew. [Wa-shington]. To "[Martin Van Bu- Apb. 28 ren, Washington]. Authorizing -a limited delay . in [Thomas Patrick] Moore's setting out to Colombia; principles governing the decision. A. L. S. 2 p. (Indorsed with a note of J[ames] A[lexander] H[amilton]). 1829 Hamilton, J[ames], Jr. Pennyworth Island, Savannah Apr. 28 River. To [Martin Van Buren, Washington]. Reform as interpreted by the Central Committee ; McLane and the English mission ; no tariff relaxa- tion by treaty; the troubled condition of the South; his own plans; the public printing; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1829 [Van Buren, Martin]. Department of State, Washington. Apr- 29 To T[homas] P[atrick] Moore, [Harrodsburg, Ky.] Inclosing a copy of the President's answer to Hoore's request for delay [Apr. 16]; June 15 the extreme limit; Pickett's appointment. A. Df. 2 p. 1829 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To C[hurchill] C[al- ^^^- 30 dom] Cambreleng, [New York]. Asking his views and information on "our present and possible" trade with Portugal and Brazil. A. L. S. 1 p. "Private." 1829] [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. Memoranda for let- ^^^- '^1 ters on diplomatic matters ; A. Df . 2 p. : [1] Instructions to [James] Brown on leaving his post; [2] To [Levi] Woodbury on time of departure in case of acceptance; [3] To [Beaufort T.] Watts on his request for transfer from St. Petersburg; [4] "ToUard.— Oaintime"; PAPERS OP MARTIN VAN BUREN HI [Van Buren, Martin] — Continued. [5] To [Cornelius Peter] Van Ness, announcing his and [William Pitt] Preble's appointment to go to the Hague as commissioners [on the Northeastern boundary] ; [6] To General [Samuel] Smith in regard to his wishes for Hughes's nomination; [7] To [Alexander] Burton, consul at Cadiz, com- mending his conduct in relation to American prisoners. 1829 Van Buren, [Martin. Washington]. To [William] Brown[e, [c. Mat 1] Washington]. Notice of dismissal and of the ap- pointment of W. C. H. Waddell as agent [for payments] of the State Department. A. Df . 2 p. 1829 Van Buren, [Martin]. Department of State, [Washington]. May 1 ' To [Philip E.] Fendall, [Washington]. Answer- ing Fendall's letter of [May 1], in regard to Van Buren's note [of dismissal from the service]. A. Df. 1 p. 1829 Van Buren, [Martin]. Department of State, [Washington]. Mat 1 To [William] Slade, [Washington]. Answering Slade's letter of [Apr. 30 ?] in regard to Van Bu- ren's note [of dismissal from the service, Apr. 28]. A. Df. 2 p. (With: Van Buren to Fendall, 1829, May 1). 1829 [Van Buren, Martin]. Department of State, [Washington]. Mat 2 To [Theodore ?] Lyman, [Jr. « Boston?] Offering the position of secretary of legation at London. A. Df. 3 p. "Private." 1829 Jackson, Andrew. [Washington]. To [Martin Van Bu- Mat 3 ren], Washington. Approving letters to Wood- bury and Lyman; C. P. Van Ness for the Spanish mission; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1829 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. To [Levi] Wood- Mat 3 bury, [Portsmouth, N. H.] Communicating the President's approval of Woodbury's reasons for declining the Spanish mission. A. Df. 3 p. 1829 Livingston, Edw[ard]. Philadelphia. To [Andrew Jack- May 3 son, Washington]. Declining the French mis- sion. A. L. S. 2 p. "Private." 1829 livingston, Edw[ard]. Philadelphia. To M[artin] Van May 3 Buren, [Washington]. Notice of having declined the French mission. A. L. S. 1 p. 112 LIBKABY OF CONGBESS 1829 Gracie, Esther, and N. Rogers. New York. To M[artin] Mat 4 Van Buren, Washington. On "the late Mr. Gracie's" claims against the French government. L. S. 2 p. 1829 Van Buren, M[artin]. Department of State, Washington. May 5 To WilUam C[abell] Kives, [Castle Hill, Va.] Offering the French mission. A. Df. 2 p. 1829 Flagg, A[zariah] C[utting]. Albany. To [Martin Van Mat 6 Buren, Washington]. A successful session; legis- lative anti-Masonry; the electoral law passed; the rumored appointment of Judge McLean, of Seneca, as secretary of legation to London; Ezra Thurber recommended for the collectorship of the Champlain district; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1829 Archer, W[illiam] S[egar]. Amelia, Va. To [Martin] Van Mat 6 Buren, [Washington]. The impolicy of appoint- ing editors of newspapers to office; feeling in Virginia; as to removals from office; something wanted for Dr. Crump; inquiring as to James Hamilton's reputed appointment as first comp- troller; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1829 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. To [WiUiam] Carroll, May 7 [Nashville]. Announcement of the appointment of [James] Collingsworth as district attorney [for the western district of Tennessee]; friendly mes- sages; etc. A. Df. 3 p. 1829 Cicognani, Felix. Eome. To [Martin ] Van Buren, [Wash- Mat 8 ington]. Reporting an audience with His Holi- ness and with Cardinal Albani, papal secretary of state. Copy (extract). ' 2 p. 1829 Moore, T[homas] P[atrick]. Harrodsburg, [Ky.] To Mar- Mat 9 tin Van Buren, Washington]. As to his depar- ture for his post in Colombia. A. L. S. 2 p. 1829 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To [Richard Elliott] May 11 Parker, [Richmond?] No place at present for Mr. Jones; provision made for the Trists. A. Df. S. 3 p. 1829 Smith, S[amuel]. Baltimore. To M[artin] Van Buren, ^^^ 11 [Washington]. Subjects of negotiation with France; the Beaumarchais claim; shipping privi- leges and claims for damages; commercial rela- tions between the two countries ; etc. L.S. 3 p. PAPEES OF MARTIN VAN BTJREN 113 1829 Crawford, W[mia]m H[arris]. Wood Lawn, [Ga.] To May 12 Martin Van Buren, Washington. McLane's ap- pointment to the Court of St. James; trade with the British West Indies; the advisability of pre- vious negotiations with France; as to an appoint- ment for the Rev. Stephen OUn as secretary of legation; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1829 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To [Daniel] Brent, May 13 [Washington]. As to the books and accounts of [WiUiam] Brown, late agent. A. Df. S. 1 p. 1829 Barbour, James. London. To Martin Van Buren, [Wash- May 13 ington]. Outline of the situation in England; Wellington and Peel; the question of Catholic emancipation; his own social duties; the Eastern question; Tazewell's pamphlet [A review of the negotiations between the United States of America and Great Britain . . . ] and rumors of the author as his successor; etc. A. L. S. lip. 1829 Smith, Samuel. Baltimore. To Martin Van Buren, May 14 Washington. Setting forth the advisability of employing a confidential agent in France, and suggesting Taussaud for the place; the com- merce of the Black Sea; approval of Rives's ap- pointment as minister; a suggestion of C[hristo- pher] Hughes for the Spanish mission; etc. L. S. 4 p. 1829 Grade, W[iUia]m. New York. To [Martin] Van Buren, May 18 Washington. Sending an extract from Napo- leon's decree of July 22, 1810, on seizures of American ships; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1829 [Woodbury, Levi. Portsmouth, N. H. ?] To [Martin Van [May 18?] Buren, Washington]. Answering Van Buren's note of [May 3] on his non-acceptance of the Spanish mission; his own political ambitions and plans; the situation in Boston; etc. A. L. 2 p. "Confidential." (Incomplete). 1829 Smith, S[amuel]. Baltimore. To Martin Van Buren, May 20 Washington. On the appointment of an agent to distribute funds obtained from France. L. S. 2 p. 1829 Otis, H[arrison] G[ray]. Boston. To M[artin] V[an] Bu- May 20 ren, [Washington]. On the advisability of Presi- dent Jackson's visiting New England; asking to entertain him in Boston; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 40803°— 10 8 1X4 LIBEAEY OP CONGRESS 1829 Jackson, Andrew. [Washington]. To [Martin] Van Bu- May 23 ren, [Washington]. Two letters: [1] The reason for the recall of [WiUiam Henry Har- rison from Colombia]; the necessity for Moore's early departure. A. L. S. 1 p. [2] Eegret at Levi Woodbury's wavering; politics and the effects of appointments in Boston. A. L. S. 1 p. "Private." 1829 [Van Bnren, Martin]. Department of State, [Washington]. May 23 To [Thomas Patrick] Moore, [Harrodsburg, Ky.] Sending a copy of the President's decision [May 23] as to his departure. A. Df. 3 p. 1829 Grade, Arch[ibald]. New York. To M[artin]VanBuren, May 23 Washington. Inclosing a request from [Mrs. Gracie and N. Kogers, May 4, 1829] to press claims against France. A. L. S. 1 p. 1829 Giles, W[illia]m B[ranch]. Eichmond. To Duff Green, May 24 Washington. Plans for printing a pamphlet and a series of "Retrospects"; a request for a speech of Van Buren's on internal improvements and Eowan's on the abolition of imprisonment for debt; thanks for the Telegraph; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1829 Van Bnren, M[artin]. Washington. To H[arrison] G[ray] May 27 Otis, [Boston]. Answering Otis's letter of [May] 20, inquiring as to the President's reported inten- tion to visit the Eastern states. A. Df. S. 3 p. . A. Df. 1 p. (Incomplete.) 1829 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Charles John, King May 28 of Sweden and Norway. Congratulations on the birth of a grandson, Prince Oscar, Duke of Ostro- gothia. Copy by Aaron Vail. 1 p. [1829 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington], To [John Treat] M*'^] Irving, [New York]. Inquiring whether Wash- ington Irving would accept an appointment to be secretary of legation at London. A. Df . 2 p. "Private." [1829 Van Buren, M[artin. Washington]. To [Jos6 Silvestre] ^"^"^^1 Eebello, [Washington]. On suggestions as to raising the ranlc of the United States represen- tative at the [Brazihan] Court, made by Eebello and Tudor. A. Df. 2 p. "Private." PAPERS OF MAETIN VAN BUEEN 115 1829 Bunner, R[udolph]. Oswego, [N. Y.] To Martin Van J^NE 1 Buren, Washington. On a pending application for a branch United States Bank at Oswego ; mor- tification at the removal of John Duer and the appointment of James Hamilton; embarrassment at Hamilton's conduct. A. L. S. 3 p. 1829 Jackson, Andrew. [Washington]. To the President of J^NE 2 the Republic of Chile. Letter commending Don Joaquin Campino, retiring minister to the United States. A. Df. of Daniel Brent. 1 p. 1829 Jackson, Andrew. [Washington]. To [Martin] Van Bu- JuNB 2 ren, [Washington]. As to the disposal of [Thomas P.] Jones and [J. D.] Craig. A. L. S. 2 p. 1829 Van Bnren, li[artin]. Washington. To C[hurchill] C[al- JuNE 4 dom] Cam[breleng, Washington]. A promise as • to sending "the bill;" a request for his views on the colonial trade; a suggestion as to the edi- tors of a new paper. A. L. S. 2 p. "Private." 1829 H[amilton], J[ames] A[lexander]. New York. To [Mar- J^n^B 6 tin] Van Buren, [Washington]. Sending a letter on the West India trade; as to instructions given to McLane; the duty on iron; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private.*' 1829 Hammond, Jabez D[elano]. Albany. To M[artin] V[an Jhne 7 Buren, [Washington]. Sending the National Bepuhlican; Van Buren, the presidential succes- sion, and the political unity of the South as con- trasted with other sections; his own political plans; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1829 Van Buren, M[artiii]. Washington. To Mrs. D. Mar- JuNB 11 tin [?]. On the appointment of [William Carroll] Harper as [secretary of legation to France]. A. Df. S. 3 p. 1829 Bronson, Alvin. Oswego, [New York]. To M[artin] V[a]n June 14 Buren, Washington. Promising information asked by Van Buren; the free navigation of the St. Lawrence; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1829 McDuffie, Geo[rge]. Edgefield, [S. C] To Martin Van June 15 Buren, Washington. Indorsing [Beaufort T.] Watts's request to be transferred from St. Peters- burg; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 116 LIBEARY OP CONGKESS 1829 Smith, S[amuel]. Baltimore. To Martin Van Buren, June 17 Washington. Excitement over the removal of H[oward?]; lying rumors; the mission of C[hristopher] Hughes and Preble; etc. L. S. 3 p. "Private." [1829 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. To General S[amuel] c. June 18?] Smith, [Baltimore]. On the promotion of [Chris- topher] Hughes; the bearing of the Northeast boundary question. A. Df. 4 p. "Strictly confidential." 1829 H[amilton], J[ames] A[lexander]. New York. To [Martin June 19 Van Buren, Washington]. On Van Buren's prep- aration of instructions for McLane and Rives; claims against France; Swartwout's visit to Washington; news of the Huygens family; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1829 Van Wess, C[omelius] P[eter]. Burlington, [Vt.] To June 21 M[artin] Van Buren, [Washington]. On the ac- counts of the commissioners on boundary; as to the retrospective force of the act of March 3, 1821; as to his own claim and argument thereon; remarks oh the act of 1821 inclosed. A. L. S. 3 p. (Inclosure 11 p.) "Private." 1829 Hollingsworth, Sam[ue]l. Baltimore. To M[artin] Van June 22 Buren, Washington. Calling attention to his own claim against France. A. L. S. 3 p. (In- closure, 3 p.) 1829 H[amilton],J[ames] A[lexander]. New York. To [Martin June 27 Van Buren, Washington]. Two letters : [1] A promise to see Gallatin; reasons for refusal to merge claims against France; the justice of the United States' claims; answering Van Buren's letter of [June] 23; inclosing a letter from Vincennes; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. [2] Failure to see Gallatin; American claims against France; recommendation for settling for five millions; news of the Huygens family; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1829 [Jackson, Andrew. Washington]. To [Martin Van Bu- JUNB do ren, Washington]. Returning a letter of [June 2] of Governor C. P. Van Ness; etc. A. N In. "Private." ' ^ PAPERS OF MAETIN VAN BUEEN 117 1829 Ritchie, Thompson. [Richmond]. To [Martin Van Bu- JuLY 5 ren, Washington]. Answering Van Buren's letter of [June] 22, inclosing a letter to Judge [Richard Elliott] Parker; articles in the Enquirer on the consul at Liverpool, and alleged abuses in the War Department; suggestions as to alleged abuses in the Patent Office and in the issuance of cadet warrants for West Point; as to a letter to Stevenson; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1829 Preble, W[illiam] P[itt]. Bangor, Me. To Martin Van July 6 Buren, Washington. Visit of Major [Auguste]- Davezac; his own attitude toward the Major's appointment; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1829 Crawford, W[iUia]mH[arris]. Wood Lawn, [Ga.] ToMar- JuLY 11 tin Van Buren, Washington. On Calhoun, T. P. Andrews, [Edmund P.] Gaiaes, and the interests of Georgia in connection with Indian lands; Cal- houn's presidential ambitions; recommendations as to commissioners to the Cherokees; as to the removal of John Crowell; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1829 Van Ness, C[ornelius] P[eter]. Albany. To Martin Van July 11 Buren, Washington. On his preparations to sail,: his wish to remain at Burlington till September 1 ; a request to be allowed to go in a public vessel to save expense; the court dress; as to Consul-gen- eral Lee; a consulship for E. Baldwin; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. "Private." 1829 V[aii] B[iiren], M[artin. Washington]. To C[hurchill] C[al- JuLY 12 dom] C[ambreleng, New York]. On letters to Gov. Branch from himself and from Biddle; the Governor's troubles with Southard's appoint- ments; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1829 Hamilton, J[ames], Jr. Northampton, Mass. To Martin July 16 Van Buren, Washington. Inclosing a letter for his brother in law [Cruger], en route for Eng- land; his own plans; Jackson and some of his bugaboos; the "traveling Cabinet;" the tariff and its equalization; his own attitude; Rives and McLane; an antescript and a postscript; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. 1829 Eives, W[illiam] C[abell]. New York. To M[artui] Van July 16 Buren, [Washington]. Sending a letter of [Wil- liam Carroll] Harper; the question of diplomatic dress; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. IIQ LIBKAKY OP CONGKESS 1829 Van Buren, M[artm. Washington]. To C[hurchill] C[al- juLT 19 dom] Cambreleng, New York. An appointment for [John L. ?] 0'S[ullivan]; his own plan to visit McLane, and his wish for Cambreleng to meet him; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. [1829? [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. Notes and memo- JuLY 20?] randa [for instructions to Louis IVIcLane ?] in ref- erence to the British West India trade. A. Df. 6 p. 1829 Van Buren, Martin. Department of State, Washington. July 20 To Felix Cicognani, Rome. Answering his letter of Apr. 11 and May 5, [1829], conveying the favorable sentiments of the Pope ; President Jack- son's reciprocation of sentiment; Roman Catholic privileges in the United States; etc. Copy. 4 p. 1829 [Cambreleng, ChurchUl Caldom]. New York. To Louis July 24 McLane, [Wilmington, Del.]. Reasons for not coming to Wilmington; the character of his mis- sion; the state of parties in England; Huskisson's influence and the error of John Q. Adams and Albert Gallatin; the West India trade. A. Df. 3 p. (Not sent). 1829 Van Buren, M[artin]. Wilmington, [Del] To C[hurchill] July 27 C[aldom] C[ambreleng, New York]. On a possi- ble change in the English ministry favorable to the United States; the tariff and the Kentucky elections; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1829 leland, John. Cheshire, Mass. To Martin Van Buren, July 28 Washington. Suggesting reforms in many direc- tions. A. L. S. 3 p. [1829 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. To Baron Stackel- JuLT ?l berg, Washington. Answering Stackelberg's notes of May 13 and June 6, [1829], in regard to the capture of the Buenos Ayres armed vessel Federal at St. Bartholomew, by the United States sloop of war Erie, Capt. [Daniel] Turner, and ask- ing her return to the port of capture. A. Dr. 14 p. 1829 ' Rives, W[iniam] C[abell]. New York. To M[artin] Van -'^^<*-i Buren, Washington. The diplomatic dress; a visit to Niagara; delay in sailing; the receipt of his instructions; a conference with Gallatin; personal messages; etc. A.L.S. 4p. "Private." PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 119 1829 Throop, E[nos] T[ownsend]. Auburn, [N. Y.] To M[ar- AuG. 1 tin] Van Buren, [Washington]. A little flagella- tion for a gentleman and its results; plans to compel him to support the party ; Vandeventer's influence. A. L. S. 3 p. "Confidential." 1829 H[amilton], J[ames], Jr. Ballston Springs, [N. Y.] To -A^uG. 3 Martin Van Buren, Washington. The letter for Mr. Cruger to be returned ; life at the Springs ; a Tisit to Hayne [Hamilton] and [Smith Thompson] Van Buren at Pittsfield ; "the delinquent party " and "the travelling Cabinet" ; McLane's instruc- tions; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1829 Carroll, W[ilHa]m. Nashville. To Martin Van Buren, Aug. 4 Washington. Approval of CoUingsworth's ap- pointment as district attorney; bitter opposi- tion to the new Administration; dislike to cabi- net appointments subsiding ; Van Buren and the presidential succession; the approaching elec- tions in Tennessee ; a trip on public business to the Cherokee and Creek nations; the public printing and William Hunt; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1829 V[aii] B[uren], M[artin. Washington]. To Cfhurchill] Aug. 5 C[aldom] Cambreleng, [New York]. On Branch's order for young 0'S[ullivan] ; the need of friendly relations between Rives and McLane ; the Presi- dent's illness; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. [1829 Butler, A[nthony. Washington]. To [Martin Van Bu- c. Aug. 11] ren, Washington]. Notes on Texas. A. D. S. 12 p. [1829 Butler, A[nthony. Washington]. To [Andrew Jackson, c. Aug. 11] Washington]. Notes on Texas. A. D. S. 18 p. 1829 Dewey, C[hester]. Berkshire Gymnasium, Pittsfield, Aug. 12 [Mass.] To Martin Van Buren, Washington. Sending a bill for [Smith Thompson] VanBuren's expenses, [Apr. 14-Aug. 10, 1829]; a report as to Smith's conduct and studies. A. L. S. 1 p. (Account appended. 1 p.) 1829 Jackson, Andrew, [Washington], "ro [Martin Van Bu- AuG. 12 ren, Washington]. On General [Samuel] Smith's letter and Christopher Hughes's decision; the desirability of securing Texas ; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 120 LIBKAEY OF CONGKESS 1829 Jackson, Andrew. [Washington]. Notes on instructions Atjg. 13 to be given [Joel Eoberts] Poinsett for negotia- tions with Mexico for the cession of Texas to the United States. A. D. S. 6 p. . Transcript. 4 p. [1829 Texas. ["Project for the acquisition of [the] province of C.Aug. 13?] Texas."] Df. 6 p. 1829 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. To [Samuel] Smith, Aug. 13 [Baltimore]. The President's concurrence in the arrangement proposed for Christopher Hughes; etc. A. Df. 2 p. "Private." 1829 Jackson, Andrew. [Washington]. To [Martin Van Bu- AuG. 14 ren, Washington]. An additional note on in- structions for Mr. Poinsett ; as to an inquiry into the dismissal of [William] Shaler, commercial agent to Cuba. A. L. S. 2 p. 1829 Ritchie, Tho[ma]s. PRichmond]. To [Martin Van Buren, Aug. 14 Washington]. The President's health; advice on appointments and removals; the duty of the Cabinet members to stay at their posts; the Opposition; personal news, etc. A. L. S. 3 p. [1829 [Jackson, Andrew. Washington]. [Jacob?] Burnett's c. Aug. 15?] views on Texas ; the nature of the land to be obtained; the considerations appropriate to the subject ; the benefit to be derived from the cession. Copy. 3 p. 1829 Smith, S[amuel]. Montebello, [Md.] To M[artin] Van Aug. 18 Buren, [Washington]. A precedent established by his son John [Smith's] recall from the diplo- matic service; John's present position and hank- ering for St. Petersburg; arrangements for Hughes in Mexico or Sweden ; rumors of Jack- son's severe illness; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1829 Brown, James. Paris. To Martin Van Buren, Washing- AuQ. 18 ton. Keporting having taken leave of the King; the new French Cabinet; his own movements and successor; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. 1829 R[andolph], J[ohn] of Roanoke. Roanoke, \Y&.] To Mar- AuG. 23 tin Van Buren, [Washington]. His gratification at expressions of appreciation from the President ; the foreign journals; an offer of the progeny of Wildfire; Nathaniel Macon's health. A. L. S. 2 p. PAPERS OF MAETIN VAN BUKEN 121 1829 H[amilton], J[ames] A[lexander]. New York. To Martin -'^uQ- 23 Van Buren, [Washington]. The character of Charles Ehind; suggesting Dr. De Kay [for the Turldsh mission] ; Offley and his negotiations with Turkey; the necessity of purchasing privileges; Don Miguel's conduct; [Thomas L. L. ?] Brent's mission; etc. A. L. S. 8 p. "Private." 1829 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington.] Notes on Texas and c. Aug. 25] on the instructions to be given Joel Roberts Poinsett for negotiations with Mexico for the cession of a part of Texas to the United States. A. Df. 16 p. 1829 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. Department of State, Washing- AuG. 25 ton. To Joel E[oberts] Poinsett, ^Mexico]. In- structions for negotiations for the purchase of a part of Texas. A. Df. 32 p. (Indorsed: "i^irsi Draft D"" Instructions to M'' Poinsett, 'N" 30, 25"»Aug' 1829.") . Copy by Aaron Vail. (Indorsed: "2°'* Draft Secy to M"- Poinsett N° 30 26 Aug: 1829 Cession of Texas Recorded on Secret Record.") 1829 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. Commission to Joel Aug. 25 R[oberts] Poinsett and Anthony Butler to nego- tiate with Mexico a treaty of cession. A. Df . of Aaron Vail. 1 p. (Above "25th day of Au- gust" is written "17th October" in pencil). 1829 Pope, Worden. Louisville, [Ky.] To M[artin] Van Bu- AuG. 25 ren, Washington. On Mr. Tanner's character and his calumny of Van Buren and Maj. Barry; the results of the Kentucky congressional elections; Clay's position; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1829 Hamilton, J[ames], Jr. Northampton, Mass. To M[ar- AuQ. 25 tin] Van Buren, Washington. On the engage- ment of Mrs. Middleton to Dr. Smith; a request for Abraham Van Buren's impressions of the Doctor; a visit from Smith [Thompson Van Buren]; an explanation of his own failure to in- vite also [Martin Van Buren, Jr.] •; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. Private and confidential. 1829 Hamilton, J[ames], Jr. Northampton, Mass. To Martin Aug. 30 Van Buren, Washington. Inclosing his answer to Jackson's letter in behalf of young Hays, as a suitor for the hand of Fanny Middleton; the ■j^22 LIBEAEY OF CONGRESS Hamilton, J[ames], Jr.— Continued. , ,^ ,..,,, , , wedding fixed for November; Mrs. Middleton s engagement to Dr. Smith; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private and confidential." 1829 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To John Van Buren, Sept. 6 [Albany?] Business matters; Olcott's note; request for- Croswell to make a statement of the affair; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1829 Crawford, W[illia]m H[arris]. Wood Lawn, [Ga.] To Sept. 9 Martin Van Buren, Washington. Suggestions as to commissioners on the Cherokee lands; an un- pleasant controversy between Joel Crawford and George R. Gilmer; Rives and the negotiations with France; salaries of ministers; Van Buren's visit in April, 1827; his own position as judge of the Superior Court; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1829 Livingston, Edw[ard]. Montgomery Place, Red Hook, Sept. 16 New York. To M[artin] Van Buren, Washing- ton. Public printing at New Orleans; "the Mount Sterling speech;" asking advice as to ac- cepting a high Masonic office just offered; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. "Private." 1829 Jackson, Andrew. [Washington]. To [Martin Van Bu- Sbpt. 16 ren, Washington]. Sending a letter for John Randolph of Roanoke. A. L. S. 1 p. 1829 Van Buren, [Martin. Washington]. To [Andrew Jack- Sept. 17 son, Washington]. Sending a communication [relating to Governor Cass]. A. N. 1 p. 1829 Jackson, Andrew. [Washington]. To [Martin Van Bu- Sbpt. [17?] ren, Washington]. On the tenure of office of Governor Lewis Cass; his accounts; etc. A.L. S 1 p. "Private." (With: Van Buren to Jack- son, 1829, Sept. 17.) 1829 Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom]. New York. To M[ar- Sbpt. 25 tin] Van Buren, Washington. James Hamilton's character; the desirability of efforts to retain his friendship; the danger of driving him to opposi- tion on the tariff; the national debt and the "American system"; the effect upon Hamilton of a remark of Jackson; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1829 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To R. A. Alsop. Sept. 25 Thanks for his suggestions on trade with Peru and Chile; "the affair of Mr. Radcliffe"; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. PAPERS OF MAETIN VAN BUREN 123 1829 Jackson, Andrew. [Washington]. To [Martin Van Bu- S^^- 26 ren, Washington]. Asking an opinion as to the accounts of General P[eter] B[uel] Porter. A. L. S. 1 p. 1829 Van Buren, ]\I[artin]. Washington. To C[hurchill] C[al- S^""- 29 dom] Cambreleng, [New York]. Incomprehen- sion of his reference to James Hamilton's feel- ings. A. L. S. 2 p. [1829 ■ [Ritchie, Thomas. Richmond]. To [Martin] Van Buren, Sept.] [Washington]. Urging that the duty of obtain- ing the cession of Texas be pressed upon Mr. Poinsett. A. L. 2 p. (Inclosure: An undated clipping, a reprint from the [New Orleans] Creole, headed : ' 'Texas. — Rio Granda del North or Great North River.") [1829 Van Buren, M[artin. Washington]. To C[hurchill] C[al- c. Oct. 1?] dom] Cambreleng, [New York]. Inclosing a communication which Major Hamilton wishes forwarded; [John Randolph's?] acceptance [of the Russian mission ?] ; the maimer of announcing the change [of ministers]; "Master Charles" and a private note of Mr. Brent's. A. L. S. 2 p. 1829 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. To [John] Randolph Oct. 2 [of Roanoke, Roanoke, Va.]. Pleasure at his accepting the mission to Russia; the manner of recalling [Henry] Middleton ; his own hope to visit Richmond; etc. A. Df. 4 p. 1829 Hamilton, J[ames], Jr. Fredericksburg, [Va.] To Martin Oct. 2 Van Buren, Washington. Inclosing a letter, the reply to be sent to Pendleton, S. C; his own signature of Moore's paper; his own letter to John Randolph in regard to the Russian mis- sion; a suggestion as to a secretary of legation more to Randolph's taste than Beaufort T.Watts; his own wish to help Wyer; etc. A. L. S, 3 p. 1829 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To Churchill C[al- Oct. 5 dom] Cam[breleng, New York]. Asking infor- mation as to the true position of General Muir. A. L. S. 1 p. 1829 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To [Martin Van Buren, Oct. 6 Washington]. Col. Owen's importunities for an appointment to Peru or Guatemala; sugges- 124 ■ LIBKAEY OF CONGEESS Jackson, Andrew — Continued. tions as to a note to him; Commodore Porter and despatches from Poinsett. A. N. S. 2 p. "Private." 1829 Smith, S[amuel]. Baltimore. To Martin Van Buren, Oct. 7 [Washington]. Extracts from Christopher Hughes's letter, London, Aug. 10, in regard to his present position and his hopes for future service; the Maryland elections; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1829 Hamilton, J[ames], Jr. Roanoke, Va. To Martin Van Oct. 9 Buren, Washington. A visit to John Ran- dolph's home; its unique character; the fine horses; his own intention to support his ap- pointment to Russia in the " Mercury; " sugges- tion of Henry N. Cruger in place of Watts as Sec- retary of Legation. A. L. S. 3 p. [1829 Jackson, Andrew. [Washington]. To [Martin Van Bu- c. Oct. 17?] ren, Washington]. Directions as to the recall of Mr. [Joel Roberts] Poinsett from Mexico. A.D. S. 3 p. . Transcript. 2 p. [1829 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. To Joel R[oberts] Oct. 17?] Poinsett, Mexico. Despatch of recall; notifica- tion of Col. [Anthony] Butler's appointment as chargg. A. Df. 18 p. 1829 Rives, W[ilham] C[abell]. Paris. To Martin Van Buren, Oct. 17 Washington. Lafayette and his views on the American claims; the Duke of Wellington's al- leged part in making the new ministry; unfavor- able augury for success of American claims; his own audience with the King, [Oct.] 25; the treaty of Adrianople [Sept. 14, 1829; Ferdinand VII] of Spain and Don Miguel of Portugal; per- sonal messages; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. "Private." 1829 Vanderpoel, J[ames]. Kinderhook, [N. Y.] To M[artin] Oct. 25 Van Buren, [Washington]. The [Columbia] County Convention; political movements; Til- den's political merits and attitude; the anti- Masons; Riker's treachery; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1829 Cass, Lew[is]. Detroit, Mich. To Martin Van Buren, Oct. 30 [Washington]. The naming of Van Buren County, Mich. L. S. 1 p. PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 125 1889 Jackson, Andrew. [Washington]. To [Martin Van Bu Oct. 31 ren, Washington]. As to Young Barrett's ap- pointment to the Venice consulate; "the fraud letters;" etc. A. L. S. 1 p. "Private." 1829 Hamilton, J[ames], Jr. Pennyworth Island, Savannah Nov. 16 River. To [Martin Van Buren, Washington]. Why he did not reach Charleston to meet Hays • and [Abraham Van Buren] ; the appointment of Cruger; the tariff and the rice industry; Calhoun's conciliatory frame of mind; Eives's eulogium on Tom Moore. A. L. S. 4 p. 1829 Williams, David R[ogerson]. Society Hill, [S. C] To Nov. 17 [Martin Van Buren, Washington]. Calhoun's political strength in South Carolina; why Craw- ford could not overthrow his influence; mistakes made in Federal appointments; names sug- gested for St. Petersburg and Mexico; the im- portance of an anti-Calhoun demonstration in Washington; etc. A.L.S. 3 p. "Confidential." 1829 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To [Fernando VII], Nov. 19 King of Spain. Condolence on the death of the Queen. A. Df. of Aaron Vail. Ip. "Recorded." 1829 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. To [Andrew Jackson, Nov. 28 Washington]. Sending a sketch of improve- ments he would wish to make in the State Depart- ment; [Benjamin Franklin] Butler for the place [of under secretary of state]; objections to the previously suggested Home Department; etc. A. D. 2 p. Indorsed: "M'^Van Buren reserved for a special Message. A. J. Nov'' 28'" 1829— second thought embraced it in my Message PDec. 8, 1829]" (Inclosure, 3p). 1829 Jackson, Andrew. [Washington]. To [Martin Van Bu- Nov. 28 ren, Washington]. Returning Crudner's note; the vital importance to the Southern states of Poinsett's despatch; the need of prompt action; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1829 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. Department of State, Washing- Nov. 30 ton. To the Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Central America. Announcing the intention of the President to appoint a represent- ative of the United States to the Republic. A. Df . of Aaron Vail ; with corrections and additions in Van Buren's hand. 4 p. 126 LIBEAEY OF CONGEESS 1829 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. To [Lewis] Cass, Nov. [Detroit, Mich.] On the naming of Van Buren County, Michigan; answering Cass's letter of [Oct. 30]. A. Df. 3 p. 1829 Hughes, Christopher. Brussels. To [Samuel Smith, Dec. 1 Baltimore]. His own situation and prospects; the necessity of an outfit; difl&culties in coming to a decision; hisown deference to Smith's judgment; as to W-heaton's leaving Copenhagen; the advisa- bility of sending ministers to Prussia and to Austria; etc. A. L. S. 8 p. 1829 Hughes, C[hristopher]. Brussels. • To M[artin] Van Bu- Dec. 11 ren, Washington. Explaining an earlier letter; his own wish to be continued in the service; the Russian minister; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. "Pri- vate." [1829] Webb, Ja[me]s Watson. Courier and Enquirer Office, New Dec. 19 York. To Martin Van Buren, Washington. Ex- plaining his suggestion in the day's paper as to Van Buren for the next presidency. A. L. S. Ip. [1829?] [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. Notes on the North- eastern boundary question. A. Df. 6 p. [1829?] [Van Buren, Martin.' Washington]. Notes on [Henry] Clay's views of the constitutional power of Con- gress to set aside a fund for internal improve- ments. A. Df. 3 p. [1829?] [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. Notes on the foreign policy of the United States; views of Washington, Jefferson, Madison. A. Df. 6 p. [182-?] [Van Buren, Martin. Washington.] Notes on legislation and committee reports on the jurisdiction of the states and the Federal Government in lands ceded to the United States for light-houses. A. Df. 3 p. (and copy of the act of Aug. 7, 1789, 2 p.) [182-?] [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. Note-book of miscel- laneous notes on constitutional history, conver- sations with [Philip S.] Markley and Gen. Jack- son in regard to alleged political intrigues to keep Clay as secretary of stat^, political maxims, etc. A. Dr. 22 p. PAPERS, OP MAETIN VAN BUEEN 127 [182-?] Madison, James. [Montpelier?] Memorandum on the power of the President to appoint ministers and consuls in recess of Congress. Copy by Martin Van Buren, Jr. 12 p. 1830 Bancroft, George. Northampton, Mass. To Martin Van J-"*- 10 Buren, Washington. Introducing his brother- in-law, Mr. Dwight; sending an essay on the United States Bank in the North American Re- view; thoughts on the monopoly; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. (Printed: Mass. Hist. Soc, Proceedings, v. 42, p. 381 f.) 1830 Thomas, J[esse] B[urgess]. Mount Vernon, Ohio. To J-"'- 15 [Walter] Lowrie, [Washington]. Judge McLean's program of opposition to the Administration; his own change of feeling toward McLean; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. "Confidential." 1830 Hamilton, James A[lexander]. New York. To [Martin Jan. 18 Van Buren, Washington]. On the Treaty of Adrianople and a commercial convention with Russia on trade in the Black Sea; nominations at Albany. A. L. S. 4 p. 1830 Van Buren, Martin. Washington. To Thomas P[atrick] Jan. 23 Moore, [Bogota]. The impropriety of a public minister's receiving pay or any advantage from a transaction connected with a discharge of his official duties; private agencies. Copy by Aaron Vail (extract). 1 p. "Private." 1830 Burrows, Silas E. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Jan. 24 Washington. The desirability of agreement be- tween Van Buren and Swartwout ; Gilbert Deni- son as consul to Panamfi.; etc.; sending a "real Bucktail cheese." A. L. S. 2 p. Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To G[orham] A. Worth, New York. On Butler's sketch of [Van Buren's?] life; his own attitude toward the banks; personal messages. A. L. S. 2 p. Van Ness, C[ornelius] P[eter]. Madrid. To M[artin] Van Buren, [Washington]. The King of Naples's visit; the President's message; the Spaniards' aloofness from foreigners ; impressions of [Henry Unwin] Addington, the British minister; the Northeastern boundary question; the Bang's 1830 Van Jan. 30 1830 Van Feb. 10 j^28 LIBKAEY OF CONGEESS Van Ness, C[onielius] P[eter]— Continued. marriage; reasons for the long stay of the King and Queen of Naples; Don Miguel of Portugal; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. 1830 Preble. W[illia]m P[itt]. The Hague. To Martin Van Feb. 14 Buren, [Washington]. The late charg6 d af- faires and his standing at the Court; attentions received by himself from the King; changed po- sition of the subjects of negotiations;- etc. A. L. S. 4 p. "Confidential (not to be put on file)." 1830 Vaa Buren, M[aTtin]. Washington. To [Littleton Wal- Feb. 18 ler] Tazewell, [Washington]. On a possible dis- cussion in the Senate as to the salary of the Rus- sian minister. Copy. 1 p. "Private." 1830 Van Ness, C[ornelius] P[eter]. Madrid. To Martin Van Feb. 19 Buren, Washington. The cost of living and allow- ances to Edward Everett; Swartwout's feelings toward Van Buren ; recommendation of Walsh as a charg6 d'affaires; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. "Con- fidential." [1830 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. To [Littleton Waller Feb. 19?] Tazewell? Washington]. Inquiring as to the need of an interview on the subject of the "note of yesterday"; noting inclosure. A. Df. 2 p. "Private." 1830 Mensch,F[rederick]A[ugustus]. New York. To Churchill Feb. 23 C[aldom] Cambreleng, [Washington]. On the Kingdom of Saxony and a commercial treaty with the United States. A. L. S. 6 p. (Inclo- sures: Copy, 4 p.; newspaper cUpping [1828?]; note by Cambreleng. A. Df. 4 p.) 1830 Jackson, Andrew. [Washington]. To [Martin] Van Bu- Fbb. 24 ren, [Washington]. McLane's letter; Hunter's readiness to meet his accusers; his own feeling for Judge Thompson and his daughter; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1830 Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom. Washington]. To Feb. 26 M[artin] Van Buren, [Washington]. Sending a letter from Chevalier Hu[y]gens; no objection to the proposal. A. L. S. 1 p. [1830 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. Memoranda on West Feb. ?] Indian trade; notes on McLane's despatch of PAPERS OF MAKTIN VAN BUEEN 129 [Vaa Baren, Martin] — Continued. Jan. 6, 1830, on the acts of July 5, 1825 [6 Geo. IV. cap. 104, 109, 114]; extracts Irom [cap. 109] "An act for the encouragement pf British ship- . ping and navigation." A. D. 5 p. 1830 Anonymous. Dresden. Letter on the Elingdom of Saxony. Mar. 1 Clipping from the [New Yorle] Evening Post, May 18, [1830]. 1 column. 1830 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To [Wilham ?] Jack, Mar. 8 [Brookville, Pa ?]. Thanks for favorable expres- sions; objections to the present agitation of the next presidential election. A. L. S. 1 p. 1830 Hamilton, J[ames], Jr. Charleston,' [S. C] To Martin Mab. 8 Van Buren, Washington. Declining for Cruger the secretaryship at St. Petersburg; Middleton's denial of the charges made by Watts; Nat. Amory and his plan to visit Washington; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1830 R[andolph], J[ohn], of Roanoke. Roanoke, [Va.] To Mah. 16 Martin Van Buren, Washington. As to a rec- ommendation [for a West Point] appointment; his own dislike of the aspect of affairs at Wash- ington; the arrogance of the Senate leader; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1830 Van Ness, C[omehus] P[eter]. Madrid. To M[artin] Van Mar. 17 Buren, Washington. A [Spanish] expedition against Mexico ; his own intention to make some communication to the Spanish government ; lack of news from the United States; as to some wine ordered from Xeres; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1830 Hamilton, J[ames], Jr. Charleston, [S. C] To Martin Mae. 21 Van Buren, Washington. As to awaiting Cru- ger's return; a promise to send some rice and a hope as to the digestibility of the " Carolina doc- trine;" Van Buren's correspondence; some op- position developing; personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private and confidential." 1830 McLane, L[ouis]. London. To [Churchill Caldom] Cam- Mae. 30 breleng, [Washington]. Opinions of his report [qf the House CommiJ^tee on Commerce, Feb. 8, 1830]; his own negotiation nearly at an end; the influence of Canada; removal of restrictions; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 40803°— 10 9 130 LIBKAKY OF CONGEESS 1830 Randolph, J[ohn], of Roanoke. Eoanoke, Va. To Martin Apk, 2 . Van Buren, Washington. Returning Hamil- ton's letter [Mar. 21] as to Cruger's acceptance; Wildfire's progeny; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1830 Dallas, G[eorge] M[ifflin. Philadelphia]. To Martin Van Apr. 6 Buren, [Washington]. Levett Harris's Memr oire; Harris's standing at St. Petersburg; the enmity of John Quincy Adams; the effect of Adams's letter to Harris "written at Ghent dur- ing the war" in the last presidential campaign; his own wish for Harris to be appointed to the Russian mission; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1830 Butler, A[nthony]. Mexico. To M[artin] Van Buren, Apr. 7 [Washington]. Sending despatches and accounts; an interview with Alaman; his promise to dis- cuss treaties on the restoration of tranquility in the revolted provinces; acts of the British party and Poinsett's position; Alamfi.n's influence; as to employment for Burgheim; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. Private. 1830 Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom]. Washington. To [Mar- . Apr. 9 tin Van Buren, Washington]. History of the negotiations for the trade with the British West Indies. A. L. S. 13 p. 1830 Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom]. Washington. To [Mar- Apr. 11 tin Van Buren, Washington]. Inclosing: [1] an order in Council on trade in the British West Indies ; [2] a note on House action as to colonial trade, Jan. 25, and Apr. 19, 1826; the effect of certain propositions. A. L. S. 3 p. (Inclosure [2], 1 p.) 1830 Poinsett, Joel R[oberts]. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Apr. 11 Buren, Washington. On the mission of Basadre and Mexia ; the deposition of President Guerrero ; summary of Mexican news; the Treasury state- ment; the Central American states; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1830 Hamilton, J[ames], Jr. Pennyworth Island, Savannah ^^K- 20 R. To Martin Van Buren, Washington. A let- ter for McLane; some rice sent yesterday; the Rev. Mr. Chilton's defection; his own prospects as governor; Cruger's appointment; etc. A. L.S. 3 p. PAPERS OP MAETIN VAN BUREN 131 1830 H[amiltoii], J[ames] Alexander]. New York. To [Martin -A^PR- 26 Van Buren, Washington]. [Baron] Krudener's question on our standing with England; the opening of his despatches and his suspicions, etc. ; inclosing a letter from Rhind. A. L. S. 4 p. 1830 Van Buren, Martin. Department of State, Washington. Apr- 29 To Baron Krudener. Explanation as to the opened package of despatches. A Df. of J. A. Hamilton. 2 p. 1830 Van Ness, John P[eter]. Washington. To [Martin Van ■A^fK- 30 Buren], Washington. As to his own letter to [Henry] Middleton, November or December, [1829]. A. L. S. 1 p. 1830 Benton, Thomas H[art. Washington]. Memorandum for •A^PB- [Martin] Van Buren on Madison's resolutions for commercial discrimination, 1794. A. D. 1 p. 1830 Van Bnren, M[artin]. Washington. To [James Gordon] May 2 Bennett, [New York?] Declining interference with the question of the presidential succession. A. Df. S. 2 p. "Private." 1830 R[andolpli], J[ohn], of Roanoke. Richmond. To Martin Mat 2 Van Buren, Washington. His own readiness to go; preference for sailing this month; inquiry as ' to whether he is to have a public vessel. A. L. S. Ip. [1830 Van Bnren, [Martin. Washington]. To [Andrew Jackson, Mat 4?] Washington]. [Inclosing Randolph to Van Bu- ren, 1830, May 2], in regard to a public vessel for his transportation [to Russia]. A. N. 1 p. 1830 Jackson, Andrew. [Washington]. To [Martin] Van Bu- Mat 4 ren, [Washington]. As to a public vessel for Randolph; the route left to Randolph. A. L. S. 1 p. "Private." (With : Van Buren to Jackson, "[1830, May 4?]) 1830 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To J[ohn] Randolph. Mat 6 of R[oanoke, Richmond]. On the presentation of his nomination to the Senate; arrangements for sending him out in a sloop of war; Watts, Cruger, and the secretaryship of legation; etc. Copy. 3 p. . Copy of final form [?]. 3 p. 1830 Madison, James. [Montpelier]. To Edward Livingston,. Mat 8 [Washington]. The Virginia resolutions and the 132 LIBRAEY OP CONGEESS Madison, James — Continued. nullification doctrine; answering Livingston's letter of Apr. 29, [1830], sending his speech [Senate, Mar. 15, 1830, on Foot's resolutions]. Copy (extract). 3 p. ("With: Livingston to VanBuren, [1830, July?]; printed: [Rivea], Writ- ings of Madison, IV : 80) . 1830 E[andolph], J[ohn], of Roanoke. Charlotte, [Va.] To May 12 Martin Van Buren, Washington. His own movements; the question of secretary of lega- tion; the place of sailing; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1830 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. To [John] Randolph, May 21 [Charlotte, Va.] Inclosing Hamilton's letter de- clining for Cruger the secretaryship of legation; [Beaufort T.] Watts ; the choice to be left to Ran- dolph; the place of sailing. A. Df. 4 p. 1830 Hamilton, J[ames], Jr. Charleston, [S. C] To Martin May 27 Van Buren, Washington. On his own decision as to Cruger's appointment; his own course as [governor] and the duty of moderation in official language; the strong position of South Carolina ; the interpretation of the Constitution; Webster's and his own position; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. 1830 Crawford, W[illia]mH[arris]. Wood Lawn, [Ga.] ToMar- May 31 tin Van Buren, Washington. Sending a model of a machine and specifications for a patent ; re- vision of the Federal Constitution; the possibil- ity of civil war; internal improvements and the tariff; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1830 Hughes, C[hristopher]. London. To [Martin Van Buren, June 1. Washington]. Why he has not written; his dis- appointment at failure to secure promotion to the minister's rank; his gratitude for his reten- tion in the service; promises of good service; McLane's position in England; the hourly ex- pected death of Geo. IV; impressions of the Duke of Clarence gained from a visit to him; the need of having other bankers than the Barings; etc. A. L. S. 8 p. Private. 1830 R[andolph], J[ohn], of Roanoke. Roanoke, [Va.] To ^'"^^'^ MartinVan Buren, [Washington]. Inquiry as to the need of taking out wine or plate, and as to the ship in which he is to sail; plans for hving abroad; an offer of horses; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. PAPERS OF MAETIN VAN BUKEN 133 1830 Smith, S[amuel]. Baltimore. To Martin Van Buren, June 3 Washington. On the President's signing of laws; rejection of the Maysville and Rockville bills; asking for an appointment for his son. A. L. S. 2 p. "Private, but may be shown to the President." 1830 Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom]. New York. To [Mar- JuNE 6 tin] Van Buren, [Washington]. On a commer- cial proposition from Denmark; the question of the St. Croix River; a treaty with Russia; the lighthouse and harbor bill; the noble stand of the President; retrenchment, and the improve- ment of the Delaware. A. L. S. 9 p. 1830 R[andoIpIi], J[ohn], of Roanoke. Roanoke, [Va.] To June 7 Martin Van Buren, Washington. Promising to meet the ship promptly at Norfolk; answering Van Buren's letter of [June] 4. A. L. S. 2 p. 1830 Hamilton, J[ames], Jr. Charleston. To Martin Van June 8 Buren, Washington. Sending a letter for John Randolph; the President's noble stand on inter- nal improvements; personal messages. A. L. S. 2 p. [1830 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. To [James Madison, June 9] Montpelier]. Questions on internal improve- ments, and the Constitution. A. Df. 7 p. 1830 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To ? Returning June 15 papers; the Russian appointment. A. Df . 2 p. 1830 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To [Andrew Jack- June 25 son], Nashville, Tenn. Randolph's health and good spirits; his diplomatic prospects; news of Colombia and Bolivar; the effect of the message; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1830 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To C[hurchill] C[al- JuNE 25 dom] C[ambreleng, New York]. His own move- ments and disinclination to take part in any parade. A. L. S. 2 p. 1830 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To John Van Buren, June 25 [Kinderhook, N. Y.] Letter of fatherly advice; warning against falling into dissipation. A. L. S. 7 p. 1830 Jackson, Andrew. Wheeling, [O.] To Martin Van Buren, June 26 [Washington]. Sending a letter from Anthony 134 LIBKAKY OF CONGEESS Jackson, Andrew — Continued. Butler; suggestion as to allowing him an inter- preter; the working of the veto; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. [1830 Ritchie, T[homas. Richmond]. To Martin Van Buren," June ?] Washington. On the advantage to accrue should the President veto the MaysvUle Rc-ad bill. A. L. S. 1 p. 1830 V[aii] B[uren], M[artin]. Washington. To Louis McLane, July 1 [London]. Sending a letter of Isaac McKim on our trade relations with the British possessions in India; privileges to be secured for American vessels. A. Df. of Daniel Brent and Aaron Vail. 1 p. (Indorsed: "Secy, to Louis McLane N° 14. 1 July 1830. Application to the Br: Govt for admission of American Commerce in the port of Singapore E. India. Recorded page 67.") 1830 McKim, Isaac. Baltimore. To M[artin] Van Buren, July 1 Washington. On the desirability of a commer- cial treaty between the United States and the Sublime Porte; the trade of the Black Sea and the Treaty of Adrianople ; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1830 Madison, James. Montpelier. To [Martin] Van Buren, July 5 [Washington]. On the question of internal im- provements; answering Van Buren's letter of June 9, [1830]. Copyby James A. Hamilton. 8 p. (Printed: [Rives], Writings of James Madison, IV: 89.) 1830 Wiley, Wilham and others. St. Johns Hall, [Washington]. July 10 To M[artin] Van Buren, [Washington]. Invita- tion to a chowder supper. A. L. S. 1 p. 1830 {Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. To William Wiley July 10 and others, [Washington]. Declining the invi- tation to a chowder supper. A. Df. 1 p. 1830 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren, July 12 Albany [forwarded to Saratoga]. His own ar- rival, health and occupations; the Indian busi- ness; his intention to live as a bachelor; the veto message; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1830 "National Improvement". [Augusta, Ga.] To the G^eor- ^^^ ^^ fja Courier, [Augusta, Ga.] Communication: "National Improvements." Clipping from the Georgia Courier. 2 columns. PAPERS OF MAKTIN VAN BUEEN 135 1830 Targee, John, and Aaron O. Dayton. New York. ToMar- JuLY 20 tin ^'an Buren, Albany. Invitation from some Republican citizens to a public dinner at Tam- many Hall. L. S. 2 p. 1830 McL[ane], L[ouis]. London. To [Martin Van Buren, Al- JuLY 20 bany]. His negotiations on the West India trade; the President's veto of the Maysville road bill [May 27, 1830]; his own position on internal improvements in the past; the Supreme Court, its powers, abuses, and suggested checks; the national debt ; the tariff; the United States Bank; personal matters; the new King [William IV]; etc. A. L. S. 31 p. " Private and confidential." 1830 Van Buren, M[artin]. Saratoga Springs. To Andrew July 25 Jackson, Nashville. As to his returning to Washington; satisfaction given by the veto; Baldwin's defection; favorable conditions in other States; Spencer's support of Clay; foreign negotiations, Great Britain, France, and the Sublime Porte ; personal messages ; etc. A. L. S. 10 p. [1830 I[ivingston], E[dward. Montgomery Place, [Red Hook, July?] N.Y.] To [Martin Van Buren, Albany ?] Send- ing a copy of Madison's letter [May 8, 1830] and his own speech [Senate, Mar. 15, 1830]. 1830 B[andolph], J[ohn], of Roanoke. Concord, off Copenhagen. Aug. 3 To M[artin V[an] B[uren, Albany]. His situation and the voyage; relations with the captain of the Concord; the stagnation o£ Denmark; the cause of her defeat; courtesies shown to himself; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1830 McLane, L[ouis]. London. To [Martin Van Buren, Al- AuQ. 6 bany.] The final answer of the English govern- ment not yet received; troublous situation of France; the attitude of England toward the French king; Lafayette's good conduct; the colonial trade; circumstances connected with young Walsh's sojourn in London; the appoint- ment of Virgil Maxcy; etc. A. L. S. 12 p. 1830 Macon, Nath[anie]l. Buck Spring, [Va.] To Martin Van Aug. 9 Buren, Washington. As to the publication in the Richmond Enquirer of an extract from his letter to Van Buren; Kendall's approval by the 136 LIBRARY OP CONGRESS Macon, Nath[anie]l — Continued. . Senate, and his expose of official corruption at Washington;, the Administration's strength inde- pendent of individual support; its promise of equalling Jefferson's; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1830 Hungerford, Stephen. Albany. To Martin Van Buren, Aug. 10 Albany. On an investigation of the title of Ste- phen Van Rensselaer to lands ; inquiry in behalf of a citizens' committee as to the practicability of obtaining from England a copy of the grant by Charles II; their desire to retain Van Buren as counsel; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1830 Brown, Ethan A[llen. Cincinnati ?] To Martin Van Bu- Atjg. 11 ren, [Albany]. Disappointment at not seeing him; apprehensions as to the West Indian trade nego- tiations with England; the question of outfits and his departure [to Brazil]. A. L. S. 2 p. "Private." 1830 Townsend, John, and others. Albany. To Martin Van Aug. 11 Buren, Albany. Offering a public dinner. L. S. Ip. . Copy. 1 p. (Addressed to Saratoga Springs and forwarded to Albany) . 1830 Jackson, Andrew. Franklin, Tenn. To Martin Van Bu- AuG. 12 ren, Albany. Meeting with the chiefs of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians; the suspicion against Judge Baldwin; conditions of Clay's suc- cess; personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1830 Van Buren, M[artin]. Albany. To John Townsend and Aug. 14 others, [Albany]. Dechning their offer of a pub- lic dinner. A. Df. 3 p. . A. Df. S. 4 p. 1830 Van Hess, C[ornelius] P[eter]. Madrid. To Martin Van Aug. 14 Buren, Washington. On Wirt's appUcation for papers relating to Louisiana and the Floridas, etc.; reasons for delay or disappointment; the revolution in France ; the necessity for energetic action by the United States ; the character of the King of Spain ; a question as to authority in adjusting American claims; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. 1830 [Van Buren, Martin]. Albany. To Stephen Hungerford, Aug. 16 [Albany ?] His own inability to act in any ca- pacity in the move against Van Rensselaer's title; PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 137 [Van Bnren, Martin] — Continued. the inutility of the inquiry ; the mode of securing the desired papers in England through an agent. A. Df. 3 p. 1830 Van Buren, M[artin]. Albany. To [Joel B.] Sutherland, Aug. 17 [Albany]. Sending some papers to be shown to the Patroon, if necessary. A. L. S. 1 p. 1830 Harris, L[evett]. Paris. To Martin Van Buren, Wash- AuQ. 19 ington. Relations with Count Pozzo di Borgo; the part taken by the Count in recent events in France; pledges of European peace; the abuse of authority by the Bourbons; enthusiasm for the new dynasty; his own wish for the United States to take a leading part; the position of Lafayette; etc. A. L. S. 7 p. "Private." 1830 Van Bnren, M[artin]. New York. To John Targee and Aug. 28 Aaron O. Dayton, [New York]. DecHning a pub- lic diimer at Tammany Hall. A. Df. S. 1830 Van Ness, C[omelius] P[eter]. Madrid. To M[artin] Van Sept. 1 Buren, [New York]. Difficulties encountered in the progress of his negotiations; claims to be set- tled before a commercial treaty is attempted; discriminating duties; Congress and his expenses; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1830 V[an] B[nren], M[artin. New York ?] To John Van Bu- Sept. 3 ren, [Albany?]. Regret over his conduct; his opportunity for study in the Fall and Winter; Smith [Van Buren' s] admission [to Yale?]; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1830 Eives, W[illiam] C[abell]. Paris. To M[artin] Van Bu- Sbpt. 8 ren, Washington. Provisional appointment of Niles to take the place of Harper, resigned, as sec- retary of legation; recommendation for his per- manent appointment ; friendly relations between Harper and himself; Henry Wheaton and his wishes; the reluctance of France to pay. A. L. S. 7 p. 1830 Davezac, Auguste. The Hague. To M[artin] Van Buren, Sept. 9 [Washington?] The situation in Belgium be- fore hostilities; the demands of the insurgents; the present status; etc. A. L. S. 8 p. "Pri- vate." 138 LIBEAKY OF CONGKESS 1830 H[amilton], J[ames] Alexander. New York]. To Martin Sept. 17 Van Buren, Washington. As to some comniis- sions for Van Buren's winter supplies; corre- spondence with John King on the c6mposition of the President's message; etc.; asking for foreign newspapers. A. L. S. 3 p. 1830 [Eives, WiUiam Cabell]. Paris. To [Martin Van Buren, Sept. IS- Washington]. Relations with France; what he has accomplished towards gaining a hearing ; the reluctance of France to pay large and back claims; French interpretation of the President's message; as to future conduct; as to reprisals by duties on Frenjch wines; Niles for secretary of legation; etc. A. L. 10 p. (Incomplete.) "Private." . Copy by Mrs. Rives. 8 p. 1830 Riker, R[ichard]. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Sept. 20 [Washington]. The difference between [Charles] Rhind and his colleagues ; his own action in pur- suance of Van Buren's wishes; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1830 Hamilton, J[ames], Jr. Charleston. To Martin Van Bu- Sept. 20 ren, Washington. A hot campaign in South CaroHna; Huger's candidacy; a dinner to the con- gressional delegation ; the influence of the United States Bank; the States' Rights party; the tariff question; a warning against Poinsett; the par- ty's intentions, and [William] Drayton's stand- ing; the "Manifesto"; etc. A. L. S. 8 p. 1830 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To [Matthew] Har- Sept. 28 vey, [Concord, N. H.] Offering the appointment of United States district judge for the 'District of New Hampshire. A. Df. S. 2 p. 1830 Rives, W[illiam] C[abell]. Paris. To M[artin] Van Buren, Sept. 29 [Washington]. The need of the United States' taking strong ground on claims; the President's words on naval policy and their effect ; sugges- tions for the next annual message; etc. A L S 3 p. 1830 Williams, E[lisha?]. Hudson, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Sept. 29 Buren, Washington. On the payment by Van Buren of ,a balance due on a judgment in favor of Williams against Vosburgh and T. D. Van Buren. A. L. S. 2 p. PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 139 1830 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To William IV, King ^^^- 29 of Great Britain. On his accession to the throne. A. Df. of Aaron Vail. 2 p. "Kecorded." 1830 Macon, Xath[anie]l. Buck Spring, [N. C] To Martin Van Oct. 1 Buren, Washington. The inutility of a half reformation; injury to Jefferson's administration wrought by fear of too much reformation ; a fiscal policy ; approval of the Administration ; the South and the West India trade; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1830 Vanghan, Cha[rle]s R[ichard]. Washington. To Martin Oct. 1 Van Buren, [Washington]. Communicating a copy of his address to the President when an- nouncing the death of George IV, and the acces- sion of WilHam IV. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private." 1830 Van Ness, C[ornehus] P[eter]. Madrid. To M[artin] Van Oc!T. 1 Buren, Washington. Harper's resignation as secretary of legation at Paris ; Walsh's desire for appointment to the vacancy; the qualifications necessary for a secretary of legation at Madrid and his own opposition to Rowan's appoint- ment; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private." 1830 Huygens, A. de Bangeman. Washington. To Martin Oct. 3 Van Buren, Washington. Returning English newspapers; the condition of affairs in the Netherlands ; the Belgian revolt against a liberal government; the lesson of history. L. S. 3 p. "Private." [1830 Cambreleng, C[hurchin] C[aldom]. New York. To Oct. 3] Martin Van Buren, Washington. On McLane's inquiry as to the meaning of a clause in the act of [May 29, 1830] providing for trade with the British West Indies under certain conditions; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. 1830 Smith, S[amuel]. Baltimore. To M[artin] Van Buren, Oct. 3 [Washington]. Congratulations on the success of Mr. McLane; Monroe's loss of privileges in trade ; urging the issue of a proclamation ; an inci- dent of the Adams administration ; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. [1830 Jackson, Andrew. [Washington]. To M[artin] Van Bu- c. Oct. 5?] ren, [Washington]. On the legality of a procla- mfition on West Indian trade [issued October 5, 1830]. A. L. S. 1 p. "Private." 140 LIBKAEY OF CONGEESS 1830 Butler, B[enjamin] F[ranklin]. Albany. To M[artin] Oct. 9 Van Buren, Washington. Reasons for not ac- cepting the ofl&ce offered by the President; con- gratulations upon the success of McLane's nego- tiations; personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. [Private.] 1830 Van Ness, C[ornelius] P[eter]. Madrid. To Martin Van Oct. 9 Buren, Washington. Suggestions as to what parts of his despatches should be published; the question of claims; disturbances in Spain; the Queen's child and politics involved; impending troubles; money and arms from France; salaries and contingent expenses; etc. A. L. S. 7 p. . Duphcate. L. S. 7 p. (P. S., Oct. 22, announcing the birth of a princess). Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom]. Albany. To M[artin] Van Buren, Washington. On the proclamation on West India trade; negotiations of the past; political matters in New York. A. L. S. 5 p. Van Buren, M[artin]. Department of State, Washington. To [P.] van Scholten, [Washington]. Asking for a copy of his intended address to the President. A. Df. S. 1 p. "Private." H[amilton], J[ames] A[lexander]. New York. To Mar- tin Van Buren, Washington. The question of wines; congratulations on the success in Eng- land; personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. Washington. To S[amuel] Smith, [Baltimore]. Sending extracts from letters of [William Cabell] Rives on the French negotia- tions; asking his opinion. A. Df. S. 3 p. "Private and strictly confidential." [1830] Jackson, Andrew. [Washington]. To M[artin] Van Bu- OcT. 18 ren, [Washington]. Transmitting documents bearing upon [H. R. 304, passed May 29, 1830], providing for lighthouses, surveys of rivers, etc. ; his own wish to go over the bill with him. A. L. S. 2 p. "Private." 1830 Harris, L[evett]. Paris. To Martin Van Buren, Washing- ^'^'^- 19 ton. Sending an exposition of the condition of France. A. L. S. 2 p. (Inclosure, 26 p.) 1830 H[arris], L[evett]. Paris. "State of Paris in the month ^'''^- 19 of October 1830 viewed through the triple aspect 1830 Oct. 11 1830 Oct. 12 1830 Oct. 12 1830 Oct. 15 PAPEES OF MAETIN VAN BUEEN 141 H[arris], L[evett] — Continued. of P' its interior condition- 2"* its condition in relation to foreign powers 3"* its new government in presence of the several parties." A. D. S. 26 p. 1830 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To C[hurchill] C[al- OcT. 20 dom] Cambreleng, New York. Asking for an extract from McLane's letter; praise of Cambre- leng's article in the Evening Post. A. L. S. Ip. 1830 Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom]. New York. To Oct. 23 M[artin] Van Buren, [Washington]. Sending McLane's letter and bills on the West Indian question; Adams's correspondence with Canning on discriminating duties; navigation privileges; Throop's prospects; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1830 Hoyt, J[esse]. New York. To M[artin] Van Buren, [Wash- OcT. 23 ington]. Answering Van Buren's letter of [Oct.] 20; uncertainty about accepting the appoint- ment offered; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1830 Hayne, Rob[ert] Y[oung]. Charleston. To Martin Van Oct. 23 Buren, [Washington]. Congratulations on Eng- lish negotiations; McLane's right to promotion in consequence; approval of the veto; a new party in South Carolina; the proposed conven- tion; modification of the "American System;" recommendation of Major Laval for an office. A. L. S. 6 p. "Private." 1830 [Jackson, Andrew. Washington]. To M[artin] V[an] Oct. 23 B[uren, Washington]. [1] Returning a letter of General S[amuel] Smith; his health; an invitation to a ride; favorable character of the Choctaw treaty. A. N. S. 1 p. "Private." [2] As to a consulate for [Frederick] List; a ride. A. N. S. 1 p. 1830 Wright, Silas, Jr. Albany. To M[artin] Van Buren, Oct. 28 [Washington]. On the publication of a letter from Wright to Van Buren [ ?] in Weed's Evening Journal; how it was probably obtained ; its pur- pose and probable effect; the "Vermont in- quiry;" the- election outlook. A. L. S. 2 p. 142 LIBEAEY OP CONGRESS 1830 Jackson, Andrew. [Washington]. To M[artin] Van Bu- Nov. 1 ,ren, [Washington]. Belief in RepubHcan success in New York; commercial relations with Saxony; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1830 [Jackson, Andrew. Washington]. To M[artin] Van Bu- Nov. 1 ren, [Washington]. Sending for his criticism a paragraph on the Bank. A. N. S. 1 p. (In- closure, copy, 3 p.) 1830 Ritchie, Tho[ma]s. [Eichmond]. To [Martin Van Buren, Nov. 2 Washington]. Asking information as to recent misrepresentation about John Randolph; con- gratulation on the "West India business;" Ohio's backsliding; as to New York; Cass's ad- dress to Hamilton College. A. L. S. 2 p. "Private." 1830 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To Thomas Ritchie, Nov. 5 Richmond. His Own disbelief of the report of John Randolph's ill-conduct at St. Petersburgh; Randolph's journey South for his health; his expected return to his post ; his reception by the Emperor; etc. Copy. 4 p. 1830 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To SUas Wright, Jr., Nov. 7 Albany. The publication of Wright's letter; the intention of those who published it ; his own indignation at the prevalence of such methods; young Stephen Van Rensselaer's course; con- gratulations; personal messages; etc. A. Ij. S. 6 p. 1830 [Jackson, Andrew. Washington]. To [Martin] Van [Bu- Nov. 15 ren, Washmgton]. Returnmg a letter of Smith Van Buren, recounting his troubles in a New England school; congratulations upon the boy's high quahties; advice as to his education. A. N. Ip. 1830 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To William, King of the ^°'^- ^^ Netherlands. On the marriage of his daughter, Wilhelmina Frederique Louisa Marianne, to Prince Frederick Henry Albert, of Prussia. A. Df. of Aaron Vail. 1 p. "Recorded." 1830 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Louis Phillippe, ^°^- ^° King of France. On his accession to the throne. A. Df. of Aaron Vail. 2 p. "Recorded" 1830 Nov. 20. 1830 Nov. 22 PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BXJREN 143 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Louis Philippe, King of France. On the death of his uncle, the Due de Bourbon, Prince of Cond4. A. Df . of Aaron Vail. 1 p. "Recorded." Bronson, Greene C[arrier]. Albany. To M[artin] Van Buren, [Washington]. The results of the State elections ; Samuel Beardsley's election to Congress in place of [Henry E,.] Storrs; his situation and wishes; hisown views; a requestforVan Buren's. A. L. S. 4 p. 1830 Preble, W[illia]na P[itt]. The Hague. To Martin Van Nov. 26 Buren, Washington. Difficulties of communi- cating witji his Government; request for a leave of absence; a suggestion as to a treaty with Bel- gium. A. L. S. 2 p. "Confidential; not to be put on file." [1830 Jackson, Andrew. [Washington]. To [Martin] Van Bu- Nov. ? ren, [Washington]. Sending his own reply to the President of Mexico; Livingston's letter; in- quiry as to Van Buren's "corrections and addi- tions to" the President's views on the lighthouse _ and Louisville and Portland Canal bills; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. [1830 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. Notes on internal im- Dec. 6] provements; the veto of the "lighthouse bill" and the Louisville and Portland canal stock-sub- scription bill; embodied in President Jackson's second annual message, [1830, Dec. 6]. A. Df. * 61 p. 1830 Van Bnxen, M[artin]. Washington. To Benjamin F. Dec. 17 Joslin, [New York?]. Acknowledgment of his election to honorary membership in the New York Alpha Chapter of the Phi Beta Kappa Society. A. Df. 1 p. 1830 Webb, Ja[me]s Watson. New York. To [Martin Van Dec. 18 Buren, Washington]. On appointing [George] Morell judge in Michigan; a difference between Swartwout and himself; the celebration of the French Revolution and its consequences. A. L. S 8 p. 1830 Ellsworth, H[enryJ L[eavitt]. Hartford, Conn. To Mar- Dec. 18 tin Van Buren, [Washington]. Facts concerning the branch Bank of the United States at Hart- ford; the question of taxation. A. L. S. 4 p. 144 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1830 Butler, A[nthony]. Mexico. To Martin Van Buren, Dec. 22 [Washington]. Reasons for not sending the Treaty of Commerce; the next presidency; ex- tracts from home letters; inquiry as to the receipt in the course of the last summer of two letters in regard to the Island of Cuba. A. L. S. 5 p. 1830-1 Preble, W[ilHa]m P[itt]. The Hague. To [Andrew Jack- Dec. 25- son, Washington]. A decision on the boundary Jan. 17 question to be given by the King ; his own efforts to protect claims of the United States ; Jacobinism of Europe traced to America; a request for per- mission to return; the Maine election; no occasion for a minister to the Hague; Davezac under suspicion; his contempt for the double-dealing Netherland government. A. L. S. 4 p. (Du- plicate) . . Extract. Copy by Van Buren. 2 p. 1830 Welles, Gideon. Hartford, [Conn.] To Martin Van Bu- Dec. 27 ren, Washington. The candidacy of Calhoun ; the possibility of Jackson's taking a second term; attempts to excite prejudice against Van Buren. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private." 1830 Preble, W[ilha]m P[itt]. The Hague.- To Martin Van Dec. 28 Buren, Washington. Sending a letter for the President; why he has not reported rumors as to Belgian and Dutch affairs; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private— not to be filed." '{"'R'^ March 12th.") 1830 H[amilton,] J[ames] A[lexander]. New York. To Martin I^Ec. 30 Van Buren, Washington. As to an order for wine to be sent Van Buren; Smith [Van Buren's] travels; advice as to his studies; etc. A. L. S. Ip. 1830 Rives, W[iUiam] C[abell]. Paris. To M[artin] Van Buren, D^*'- 30 [Washington]. List's views on a commercial treaty with France; the impolicy of an attempt at a general commercial arrangement with France pending the settlement of claims; the appointment of M. S6rurier as minister to the United States; General Lafayette; prospects of the government; the Belgian situation; etc. A. L. S. 7 p. PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 145 1830 Throop, E[nos] T[ownsend]. Albanj-. To M[artin] Van Dec. 31 Buren, [Washington]. His message to the Legis- lature; the character of the Assembly; private concerns. A. L. S. 5 p. [1830?] [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. To [Charles Richard] Vaughan, [Washington]. Sending a note from the President expressing gratification at the con- tents of a despatch shown him. A. Df. 2 p. [1830?] [Van Buren, Martin]. Department of State, Washington. Draft of instructions to Thomas P[atrick] Moore in regard to the treatment of Gen. [William Henry] Harrison, [Edward T.] Tayloe, and Albert Gooding by the Colombian government. ,A. Df. of Aaron Vail. (Indorsed by Van Buren: "D' Instructions to Mr Moore — not sent — Gen' Har- rison.") [1830?] [Vaughan, Charles Richard. Washington]. "American c trade with Singapore." A. D. 3 p. [1830?] [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. Notes on commercial treaties with Great Britain. A. Df. 1 p. 1831 Crawford, W[illia]m H[arris]. Wood Lawn, Ga. To Mar- Jan. 3 tin Van Buren, Washington. The question of internal improvements policy; the delegation of power to the states ; the distribution of a surplus ; a suggestion as to calling the attention of the New York Legislature to the subject ; a letter to Cambreleng last session. A. L. S. 4 p. 1831 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. Authority to Henry Jan. 8 Wheaton to receive money under the Convention of March 28, 1830. A. Df. of Aaron Vail. 1 p. "Recorded." 1831 Kennedy, D[avid] S. New York. To C[hurchill] C[aldom] Jan. 13 Cambreleng, Washington. The advisability of letting colonial trade remain as it is; an able article by Charles King; "the last awkward cir- cular of the comptroller"; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1831 Davezac, Auguste. The Hague. To Andrew Jackson, Jan. 15 [Washington]. The award delivered by the King of the Netherlands on the Northeastern boundary dispute; Preble's protest; praise for Preble in spite of his want of success; the situation of the English in the Netherlands; good wishes for his happiness. A. L. S. 4 p. "Private." 40803°— 10 10 146 LIBKAEY OF CONGEESS 1831 Davezac, Auguste. The Hague. To Martin Van Buren, Jan. 15 [Washington]. The decision of the King adverse to the United States; his subserviency to the 'British; movements in Europe; etc. A. L. S. 9 p. "Private." 1831 Preble, Wplhajm P[itt]. The Hague. To Martin Van Jan. 17 Buren, Washington. The strange procedure of the King on the boundary question; English influence pushed too far; the President's acqui- escence sought; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private — not to be put on file." 1831 Webb, Ja[me]s Watson. New York. To M[artiii] Van Jan. 27 Buren, [Washington]. Marcy's consent to go to the Senate; Nelson for the place of Marcy; his own advocacy of Morell to succeed Nelson. A. L. S. 2 p. 1831 Kennedy, D[avid] S. New York. To C[hurchill] C[aldom] Jan. 28 Cambreleng, Washington. The act of Parliament of 1825 and the colonial trade; his own request of Reid, Irving and Co., London, for banking information. A. L. S. 2 p. 1831 Van Ness, C[ornelius] P[eter]. Madrid. To Martin Van Jan. 31 Buren, Washington. Spain's refusal of a new commercial agreement ; a minister hardly neces- sary; his own wish to be transferred; the bad character of Peter Holz; Rowan's untrust- worthiness. A. L. S. 5 p. [1831 Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom. Washington]. To Jan.] M[artin] Van Buren, [Washington]. Sending Kennedy's letter [Jan. 28? 1831]; his own dis- sent from his views. A. L. S. 1 p. [1831 Jackson, Andrew. [Washingtgn]. To [Martin] Van Bu- Jan. ?] ren, [Washington]. Returning [Wilham Harris] Crawford's letter [Jan. 3]. A, N. S. 1 p. "Private." (With: Crawford to Van Buren, 1831, Jan. 3). 1831 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. Washington. To [Jean-Baptiste- P=B- 3 Gaspar] Roux de Rochelle, [Washington]. Noti- fication of efforts to find information about Frederic August Veron. A. Df . of Aaron Vail. Ip. 1831 Burrows, Silas E. New York. To C[hurchill] C[aldom] Feb. 4. Cambreleng, Washington. The death of Mrs. PAPERS OF MAKTIN VAN BUKEN 147 Burrows, Silas E. — Continued. Burrows; Webb and the personalities of his paper ; a talk with Colonel Tyler on airing per- sonal quarrels. A. L. S. 3 p. 1831 Webb, Ja[me]s Watson. [New York]. To [Churchill Cal- Feb. 5 dom Cambreleng? Washington?] His willing- ness to hear the truth ; his failure to get it from Van Buren and his friends ; his support of the Administration and its ungracious returns; his requests for appointments; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. 1831 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. Washington. To Baron de Feb. 5 _ Lederer, [Washington]. His readiness to ex- change ratifications of the treaty of August 27, 1829, between the United States and Austria; answering Lederer's letter, [Jan.] 23. A. Df. of Aaron Vail. 1 p. 1831 Carroll, W[illia]m. Nashville. To Martin Van Buren, Feb. 6 Washington. The Turkish Treaty; the removal of the Indians; the difference between Jackson and Calhoun; the acquisition of Texas; Van Buren's proposed visit to the West; [Alfred] Balch's candidacy for the Legislature; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1831 V[an] B[Tiren], M[artin]. Washington. To Mehemmed Feb. 6 Hamid Bey, Constantinople. Notice of ratifica- tion of the Treaty, except certain articles. A. Df . of Daniel Brent. 2 p. . Copy. 1 p. . French translation. A. Df. of Aaron Vail. 2 p. 1831 Van Ness, C[ornelius] P[eter]. Madrid. To M[artin] Van Feb. 6 Buren, [Washington]. The decision of the King of the Netherlands on the boundary question; the leading points" of the dispute ; no disrespect to the President intended;, recommendation of George Washington Montgomery; as to Mc- Lane's return to the United States; his own wish to be transferred; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. "Pri- vate." [1831] Benton, Thomas H[art]. Senate Chamber, [Washington]. Feb. 7 To [Martin] Van Buren, [Washington]. Calling attention to Senate Document 39, relative to British settlements on the Columbia. A. L. S. Ip. 148 LIBEAKY OF CONGRESS 1831 V[an] B[ureii], M[artin]. Department of State, Washing- Feb. 10 ton. To Torlade de Azambuja, [Wash- ington]. Sending the President's exequator for Jule Penay as vice-consul of Portugal for West Florida. A. Df. of Aaron Vail. 1 p. 1831 Van Buren, [Martin]. Department of State, Washington. Feb. 10 To Baron de Lederer, [Washington]. Appoint- ing a meeting for exchanging ratifications of the treaty signed August 27, 1829. A. Df. of Aaron Vail. 1 p. 1831 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. Department of State, Washing Feb. 12 ton. To [Gennaro ] Capece Galeota, [Washing- ton]. Acknowledging his letter of [Feb. 9], trans- mitting the official announcement of the decease of Francis I of the Two Sicilies. A. Df. of Aaron VaU. 1 p. 1831 Rives, W[illiam] C[abell]. Paris. To M[artin] Van Buren, Feb. 14 [Washington]. The manner of obtaining the document transmitted in despatch no. 64; the prevalent American view of the negotiations on claims and its injustice to Jackson's adminis- tration; unsettled conditions in France; the King's loss of the respect of the people; Jack- son's unique fitness to rule the French; difficul- ties surrounding his own position ; etc. A. L. S. 8 p. 1831 Mclane, L[ouis]. London. To [Martin Van Buren, Feb. 14 Washington]. The Belgian situation; the posi- tion of the King and parties in France; sym- pathy for Poland; Americans enlisted in the Polish army; the British budget and reduction of duties; strength of the moneyed interest; the ministry; trade regulations; etc.; forwarding Preble's despatch received [Feb.] 12. A. L. S. ■21 p. 1831 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. Department of State, Washmg- ^^^- 15 ton. To [Charles Kichard] Vaughan, [Washing- ton]. On a petition of Cyrenius Hall, for dam- ages suffered by the seizure of his schooner Julia in 1821, in Sandusky Bay, Ohio. A. Df. of Daniel Brent and Aaron Vail. 2 p. 1831 Dopson, Alex[ander] F. To [James Moore] Wayne, ^^^- 1^ [Washington]. On a reported charge of duplic- PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 149 Dopson, Alex[ander] F. — Continued. ity preferred against Wayne by Van Buren; the names of his informants. Copy. 3 p. 1831 Van Schaack, D. Hudson, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Bu- Feb. 22 ren, Washington. On a debt due by his brother, Abraham [Van Buren]. A. L. S. 1 p. 1831 V[aii] B[ureii], M[artin]. Department of State, Washing- Feb. 26 ton. To [Jean-Baptiste-Gaspar] Roux de Ro- chelle, [Washington]. Sending a letter concern- ing Frederic Auguste Veron. A. Df. of Aaron Vail. 1 p. 1831 Wayne, James M[oore. Washington]. To Martin Van Feb. 27 Buren, [Washington]. Sending a letter of Dop- son [Feb. 16, 1831]; asking for an explanation. A. N. 1 p. 1831 Van Bnren, M[artin]. Washington. To James M[oore] Feb. 27 Wayne, [Washington]. His former unfavorable [i.e. 28] vievrs of Wayne's political opinions; a talk with Mr. Daniels; conviction of injustice. A. Df. 5 p. 1831 Brent, Daniel. Department of State, Washington. To Feb. 28 [Jean-Baptiste-Gaspar] Roux de Rochelle, [Wash- ington]. Sending supplementary information in regard to Veron. A. Df. 1 p. 1831 Van Bnren, [Martin]. Washington. To [Louis-Barbe- Mar. 2 Gaspar] S^rurier, [W^ashington]. Appointing a date for an audience. A. Df. 1 p. 1831 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. Department of State, Washing- Mab. 4 ton. To [Gennaro] Capece Galeota, [Washing- ton]. Sending the President's reply to the King's announcement, transmitted in Galeota's letter [Feb. 9, 1831], of the death of Francis I. A. Df . of Aaron Vail. 1 p. 1831 V[an] B[nren], M[artin]. Department of State, Washing- Mae. 4 ton. To Steen A. Bille, [Washington]. An- nouncing the issuance of an exequatur for Wil- liam Crabtree, as vice-consul of Denmark for the State of Georgia. A. Df. of Aaron Vail. 1 p. 1831 Van Bnren, Martin. Department of State, Washington. Mar. 5 To [Jean-Baptiste-Gaspar] Roux de Rochelle, [Washington]. Making an appointment for his taking leave of the President. A. Df. of Aaron Vail. 2 p. 150 LIBRARY OP CONGRESS 1831 H[amilton], J[ames] Alexander]. New York. To W[il- Mar. 6 lia]m B[erkeley] Lewis, Washington. His own connection with the Forsyth letter [Crawford to Forsyth, 1830, Apr. 30 ?] ; Van Buren's ignorance of it before 1830; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1831 Jackson, Andrew. [Washington]. To [Martin] Van Bu- Mah. 6 ren, [Washington]. Asking for the decision of the King of the Netherlands; the duty of the Executive to keep national faith inviolate. A. L. S. 1 p. 1831 Erving, George W[illiam]. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Mar. 7 Buren, [Washington]. Declining the proffered mission to Constantinople. A. L. S. 2 p. "Private." 1831 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Louis Philippe, Mar. 7 King of the French. Commending the retiring minister, Roux de Rochelle. A. Df. of Aaron Vail. 2 p. "Recorded." 1831 leigh, William. Halifax, [Virginia]. To Martin Van Bu- Mar. 7 ren, Washington. Sending a bay gelding, by direction of John Randolph. A. L. S. 1 p. 1831 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. Department of State, Washing- Mar. 8 ton. To Torlade de Azambuj a, [Washing- ton]. "Informing him that the President has countermanded the order to fit out a ship of war for the protection of commerce in the Azores." A. Df. of Daniel Brent. 4 p. "Rec[orde]d p- 373." 1831 Ellsworth, Henry L[eavitt]. Hartford, [Conn.] To Mar- Mar. 10 tin Van Buren, Washington. The correspond- ence between Jackson and Calhoun; its effect upon politics in New England ; his own refusal of a nomination to Congress ; congratulations on the establishment of the Globe; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1831 Archer, W[illiam] S[egar]. Richmond. To Martin Van Mar. 12 Buren, Washington. The Virginia Legislature; its ill-temper toward the Administration, espe- cially Van Buren; praise of Calhoun; proposed resolutions approving the action of the Virginia senators as to the "Turkish business"; Governor Floyd's advocacy of Calhoun; suggestions as to suppressing attacks in the Globe and in the New PAPERS OF MABTIN VAN BUKEN 151 Archer, W[illiam] S[egar]— Continued. York Enquirer on Virginia senators; the need of reorganizing the Cabinet; the appointment of [Thomas E.] Burfoot; etc. A. L. S. 11 p. 1831 H[amiltoii], J[ames] Alexander]. New York. To Martin I Mah. 12 Van Buren, [Washington]. Gallatin on the de-. cision of the King of the Netherlands; reasons for disaffirming the' decision; the Federal Govern- ment's inability to give up territory of a state; criticism of the arbitrator; etc. L. S. 4 p. 1831 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To W[illia]m Leigh, Mab. 14 [Halifax, Virginia]. Acknowledging the arrival of the bay gelding. A. Df. S. 1 p. 1831 ■ Smith, S[amuel]. Baltimore. To Martin Van Buren, Mar. 20 Washington. High praise given to L'Aine6?, President of the Commission on American claims ; intervention of Gibbes; position of Lafayette; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. "Private." (Indorsed by Van Buren: "Gen'. S. Smith ans. that I could not correspond upon the subject & That I did not believe there was any truth in the story '. . .") 1831 Williams, John. Knoxville, [Tenn.] To Martin Van Bu- Mah. 22 r en, Washington. Calhoun's pamphlet; the influ- ence of Duff Green's Telegraph; his own action in the Seminole War; Crawford's and Calhoun's parts ; his own relations to Jackson ; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. 1831 V[an] B[Tiren], M[artin]. Department of State, Washing- Mak. 25 ton. To Torlade de Azambuja, [Washing- ton]. Notifying him of the President's accept- ance of the work on Portuguese Legitimacy, presented by Antonio da Silveira Pinto da Fonseca, Viscount of Canellas. A. Df . of Daniel Brent. 1 p. 1831 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Antonio da Silveira Mar. 25 Pinto da Fonseca. Acknowledging the receipt of a copy of Portuguese Legitimacy. A. Df. of Daniel Brent. 1 p. "Recorded." 1831 " Circular to the friends of Jackson and Wolf." Philadel- Mar. 25 phia. The controversy between the President and the Vice-president; recommendation for county conventions to elect delegates to a State 152 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS "Circular to the friends of Jackson and Wolf" — Continued. convention at Harrisburg, [Sept. 4, 1831] and to address the President on the question of the retention of the [Secretary of State]; etc. Printed. 1 p. 1831 Archer, W[illiam] S[egar]. Amelia, [Va.] To [Martin] Mar. 27 V[an] Buren, [Washington]. Dr. Crump's re- fusal of the proffered consulate; his ability and deserts ; widespread discontent with the Admin- istration; suggestions as to the suppression of the Administration newspapers' criticism of the Virginia senators; recommendation of Campbell as an adviser; etc. A. L. S. 7 p. 1831 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. Washington. To [John Van Mar. 27 Buren, Albany?] Caution about saying any- thing of Randolph; business matters; John's [bar] examination; family news; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1831 Buchanan, James. Lancaster, [Pa.] To Martin Van Bu- Mah. 28 ren, "Washington. Benjamin Evans' wish to be consul at Tangiers; a better place wanted for General Porter. A. L. S. 2 p. 1831 Archer, W[illiam] S[egar]. Amelia, [Va.] To [Martin Van Mar. 29 Buren, Washington]. Commendation of Van Buren 's manner of receiving bad news; Ran- dolph's horse ; etc.; the Randolph affair; sending a letter from Crump. A. L. S. 4 p. 1831 V[an] B[uren], M[artiQ]. Department of State, Washing- Mak. 30 , ton. To Jos6 Maria Tornel, [Washington]. Communicating the President's order as to draw- back of duties on foreign merchandise exported from New Orleans to the ports of Coahuila y Texas. A. Df. of Daniel Brent. 1 p. 1831 ■ Tucker, Beverley. Ardmore, Mo. To Martin Van Bu- Apb. 2 ren, Washington. Calhoun and his use of Duff Green to destroy his rivals; Green's career in Missouri; the senatorial contest and the character of the successful candidate [Alexander Buckner]; appointments, elections, and removals ; political conditions in Missouri ; his own political history and principles; etc. A. L. S. 7 p. 1831 Webb, Ja[me]s Watson. New York. To Martin Van ^^^- 3 Buren, [Washington]. Announcing a change in PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 153 Webb, Ja[me]s Watson — Continued. the proprietorship of the Courier and Enquirer; sending some of the articles of the agreement; his own intention to pubhsh a summary of opinion about Calhoun's pamphlet; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1831 Stevenson, A[ndrew]. Richmond. To [Martin] Van Bu- Apr. 4 ren, [Washington]. On the claims of the heirs of Beaumarchais ; points to be considered in any negotiations; the coming political fight in Vir- ginia; her loyalty to principles. A. L. S. 3 p. 1831 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. Washington. To J[ames] S. Apr. 6 Stevenson, [Harrisburg?] Returning his letter, as requested. A. Df. 1 p. (Indorsement by Van Buren, giving the substance of the returned letter — "a long political letter upon . . . the correspondence, condemning the conduct of Mr. Calhoun ..." 1831 Van Buren, Martin. Department of State, Washington. Apr. 6 To Jose Maria Tornel, [Washington]. Trans- mitting the President's exequatur for Henry Dagget, as vice-consul of Mexico for the port of Mobile and State of Alabama. A. Df. of Aaron Vail. 1 p. "Rec[orde]dp. 378." 1831 Van Bnren, M[artin]. Washington. To Edward Living- Apr. 9 ston, [New York ?] Asking him to come to Wash- ington at the earliest moment with the utmost secrecy and despatch. A. Df. 2 p. "Strictly confidential." (Printed: Hunt, Life of Edward Livingston, 356-7.) 1831 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To [Andrew Jack- Apr. 11 son, Washington]. Resigning his office of secre- tary of state. A. Df. 8 p. . Draft. 9 p. [1831 V[an] B[uren], M[artin. Washington]. To [Andrew Jack- Apr. 11] son, Washington]. Promising to come to dinner "and bring the papers." A. L. S. 1 p. In- dorsed: "Day of resigning as secretary of state." 1831 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Apr. 12 [Washington]. Two letters: [1] Accepting his resignation, to take effect on the appointment of a successor. A. L. S. 4 p.; 154 LIBEAKY OF CONGRESS Jackson, Andrew — Continued. [2] Inclosing the above answer to his letter of resig- nation; the resignation not to be accepted till the arrival of Edward Livingston; Erwin for a judgeship. A. L. S. Ip. "Confiden- tial." 1831 Webb, Ja[me]s Watson. New York. To M[artin] Van Apr. 12 Buren, [Washington]. On a rumor that Van Buren intends to remove Noah from the sur- veyorship of the port; Noah's financial position; the impolicy of a contest against the Bank of the United States in New York; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1831 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. Department of State, Washing- Aph. 12 ton. To Ch[arles] E[ichard] Vaughan, [Washing- ton]. Announcing the passage and approval, Mar. 2, [1831], of an act regulating tonnage duties on British vessels; asking information as to duties imposed on American shipping in the British pos- sessions contiguous to the United States. A. Df. of Aaron Vail. 1 p. "Rec[orde]d p. 379." 1831 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. To [John] Randolph Apr. 13 [of Roanoke, St. Petersburg]. Acknowledgement for saddle horse and good wishes; affairs of Europe and domestic troubles; his own efforts to promote the Administration's success. A. Df. 3 p. 1831 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. Washington. To Mohammed Apr. 15 Hamed, Reis Effendi, [Constantinople]. Letter of credence of Commodore David Porter. A. Df . of Aaron Vail. 2 p. "Recorded." 1831 V[an] B[nren], M[artin]. Washington. To Mohammed Ape. 15 Hamed, Reis Effendi, [Constantinople], An- nouncing the appointment of William B. Hodg- son to exchange ratifications of the Treaty of May 7, 1830. A. Df. of Aaron Vail. 1 p. "Recorded." 1831 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. Letter of credence to Apr. 15 William B. Hodgson, to exchange ratifications of the Treaty of May 7, 1830, with the Sublime Porte. A. Df. of Aaron Vail. 1 p. "Re- corded." 1831 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Sultan Mahmoud ^^^- ^^ Chan, [Constantinople]. Letter of credence for [Commodore David Porter] as bearer of the rati- PAPEES OF MAKTIK VAN BUEEN 155 Jackson, Andrew — Continued. fication of the Treaty of May 7, 1830, and as charg6 d'affaires for the United States. Df. 2 p. "Recorded." 1831 V[an] B[uren], ]\I[artin]. Department of State, Washing- Apr. 16 ton. To [Jos6 Maria] Tornel, [Washington]. Transmitting an exequatur for George T. Ward, vice-consul of the Mexican States for the Terri- tory of Florida. A. Df. of Aaron Vail. 1 p. "Rec[orde]d p. 380." 1831 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To B[enjamin] Apr. 16 F[ranklin] Butler, [Albany]. His resignation and its acceptance; the correspondence to be published; a request that his friends be notified; other cabinet changes; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private." 1831 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. To [Thomas Ritchie, Apr. 17 [Richmond]. On his resignation of the secre- taryship of state. A. Df. 2 p. "Confiden- tial." 1831 Van Buren, Martin. Department of State, Washington. Apr. 19 To [Ignacio] Caravadossy de Thoet, Philadel- phia. Notification of having addressed a letter of inquiry to certain American consuls in Europe, Asia, Spanish America, etc., concerning Count Charles Videra de (jonzano. A. Df. of Daniel Brent. 2 p. "Rec[orde]d p. 381." [1831 Eitchie, Tho[ma]s. [Richmond]. To PVIartin Van Buren, Apr. 20-21] Washington]. Gratification at his confidence; approval of his retirement ; anxiety over his suc- cessor; rumors about certain persons' influence over the President ; advice aga,inst accepting of- fice from the President ; the printed correspond- ence ; the importance of the crisis ; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1831 H[amilton], J[ames] A[lexander]. New York. To [Martin Apr. 21 Van Buren], Washington. Concerning the matter of Rhind and the horses. A. L. S. 3 p. "Pri- vate." 1831 Daniel, P[eter] V[ivian]. Richmond. To Martin Van Ape. 22 Buren, Washington. Concerning his resigna- tion; the character of his opponents; his suc- cessor; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 156 LIBEAKY OF CONGBESS 1831 Butler, B[enjamin] F[ranklin]. Albany. To M[artin] Apb. 22-23 Van Buren, [Washington]. Astonishment at his resignation; loss to the public service; his suc- cessful administration ; the propriety of his com- ing forward for the vice-presidency; the effect on the Cabinet and the opportunity to strengthen it; names suggested; an address to the Legis- lature; praise of the correspondence with the President ; advice as to his future conduct ; etc. A. L. S. 15 p. 1831 H[ainilton], J[ames] Alexander]. New York. ToM[artiti] Ape. 23 Van Buren, Washington. As to negotiations with Charles Khind in connection with the horses [brought from Turkey]. A. L. S. 2 p. "Pri- vate." 1831 Parker, Rich[ar]d. E[lliott]. .Snickersville, Va. To [Max- Aph. 23 tin Van Buren, Washington]. Regret at his retirement from the Cabinet ; the unlikelihood of its attaining its object; intrigues in Virginia; the attitude of the Press; Virginia and Clay; advice upon the new Cabinet; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1831 Van Buren, M[artin]. Department of State, Washington. Apr. 25 To Richard Peters, Philadelphia. Acknowledg- ing receipt of seventy copies of v. 1-3 of Peters's Oondens^ed Reports. L. S. 1 p. h. of r. 1831 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. Department of State, Washing- Apb. 28 ton. To [Louis-Barbe-Charles] S6rurier, [Wash- ington]. Transmitting an exequatur for Count de la Porte as vice-consul of France for Talla- hassee in Florida; the President's gratification at being able to meet the wishes of Lafayette ; etc. A. Df. of Aaron Vail. 1 p. "Rec[orde]d p. 383." 1831 Carr, D[abney] S[amuel?] Baltimore. To [Martin] Van Apr- 30 Buren, [Washington]. Praise of his republi- can conduct; deep anxiety concerning his future course; the impolicy of becoming a candidate for the vice-presidency; advice against taking any office from the President; the advisablility of returning to the Senate; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 157 1831 Ritchie, Tho[ma]s. [Richmond]. To [Martin Van Buren, ■A-Fs- 30 Washington]. Gratiiication at his letter; ad- vantages in the mission to London over elec- tioneering for the vice-presidency; interpreta- tions of his resignation; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. [1831 [Van Buren, Martin? Washington]. Colonial trade; ■Ajk- ?] comparison of the bill proposed by Mr. [Thomas Perronet ?] Thompson with the present footing of the trade, and with Mr. [John Charles] Herries's bUl. Copy by Aaron Vail. 24 p. 1831 Hamilton, James A[lexander]. New York. To M[artiQ] May 1 Van Buren, Washington. On his resignation; its effect on his general reputation; advice against Woodbury for the Cabinet; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1831 Beanmont, A[ndrew]. Wilkes Barre, Pa. To Martin Van Mat 4 Buren, Washington. Plots of Calhoun and the Federalists; a suggestion for a con^^ention to unite the Clay and Calhoun foUowings; com- mendation of his conduct. ' ' Confidential _ strictly." 1831 B[rent], D[aniel]. Department of State, [Washington]. Mat 5 To Charles R[ichard] Vaughan, [Washington]. Submitting a letter from Solomon Thayer of Lubeck, Maine. A. Df. 1 p. "Rec[oxde]d p. 383." 1831 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. Department of State, Washing- Mat6 ton. To Charles R[ichard] Vaughan, [Washing- ton]. Fixing a day for taking leave of the President, and presenting Charles Bankhead as charg6 ; personal wishes. A. Df . of Aaron Vail. 3 p. "Rec[orde]d p. 384." 1831 Vaughan, Cha[rle]s R[ichard]. Washington. To Martin Mat 9 Van Buren, [Washington]. Sending a copy of his speech to the President; personal wishes; etc. A. L. S. '1 p. "Private." 1831 Hoyt, J[esse]. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Wash- May 13 ington. The Tammany annual dinner [May 12]; commendation of the President and Van Buren for the edification of Duff Green; Green's toast; the question of Van Buren's going to England ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 158 LIBEAEY OP CONGRESS 1831 Jackson, Andrew. [Washington]. To Martin Van Bu- May 20 ren, [Washington]. Judge White's refusal of the office tendered; his own wish to consult Van Buren, Livingston, and Eaton as to a new selec- tion; A. L. S. 1 p. "Private." 1831 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Nicholas, Emperor May 23 of all the Russias. On the closing of Randolph's mission. A. Df . of Aaron Vail. 1 p. 1831 V[an] B[uren], M[artin. Washington]. To A[braham], May 24 J[ohn], and M[artin] Van Buren, [Washington]. A promise to join them after dining with the President; "for once a private citizen." A. L. S. Ip. [1831 Baker, J[ohn] M[artin. Washington]. To Martin Van May 24] Buren, [Washington]. Transmitting a parcel con- taining "the balance of draughts of letters writ- ten at [the] Dep[artmen]t of State up to 24^ May, 1831, to foreign diplomatic agents in the U[nited] States." A. N.S. 1 p. 1831 Rives, W[illiam] C[abell]. Paris. To M[artin] Van Bu- May 30 ■ ren, [Washington]. Transmitting despatches 71 f; his inability to complete his negotiation; public sentiment against the claim of the United States; the tranquility of France. A. L. S. 4 p. "Private." 1831 Diplomatic Body accredited to the United States of May ?] America. [Washington]. To [Martin Van Buren, Washington]. Address after his resignation. 2 p. [1831 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. To the Diplomatic May ?] Body, [Washington]. Reply to their address. A. Df. 2 p. [1831? [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. To [Louis-Barbe- May ?J Charles] S6rurier, [Washington]. Referring to Mr. Huygens the decision as to the value of Van Buren's carriage and horses. A. Df. 2 p. 1831 E[andolp]i], J[ohn], of Roanoke. London. To Martin Van June 3 Buren, Washington. Commending his resigna- tion; the situation in Europe; friendly messages. A. L. S. 3 p. 1831 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. To [John] Forsyth, June 8 [Augusta, Ga?] "Enclosing a friendly letter from the President." A. Df. 3 p. PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 159 [1831] Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, June 23 Albany. Ingham's departure; a story in the inclosed Daily Globe; views desired for the next message; Calhoun's opposition; Taney's ap- pointment as attorney-general; personal news of Judge Overton and Judge White. A. L. S. 2 p. "Private." 1831 United States of America and the King of the French. July 4 Treaty of adjustment of claims. Copy. 5 p. (With: Eives to Van Buren, 1831, Sept. 29). 1831 Van Buren, M[artin]. Albany. To [Citizens of Albany?] July 7 Declining an invitation to a public dinner [in Albany]. A. Df. 3 p. 1831 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, July 11 [Albany]. Confidence in him not lessened, but increased; Ingham's disgraceful course; the Po- tomac to take him to England; the Cabinet; Eaton's course and recognition ; Rhea's letter to Monroe; Calhoun's political death; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. 1831 Van Bnren, Martin. Kinderhook, [N. Y.] To Andrew July 16 Jackson, [Washington]. Answering Jackson's letter of [July] 11; the final settlement of the subject of the Cabinet troubles; Schermerhorn, the Administration, and the Indians; his own departure for London after an interview with McLane; the question of leave to visit the Conti- nent; wishes and messages to friends; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. "Private." 1831 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, July 23 New York. Answering Van Buren's letter of [July] 1 6 ; the tariff and the resignation of Frost, . district attorney for South Carolina; his own intention to bring suit for duties and send an agent to inquire into the treason; Berrien's con- duct. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private." 1831 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, July 25 New York. Sending a letter from John Ran- dolph; McLane 's return; the conduct of the three Secretaries, Ingham, Branch, and Berrien. A. L. S. 2 p. 1831 Van Buren, M[artin]. New York. To Andrew Jackson, July 29 Washington. A meeting with McLane ; regrets at protracted discussion of resentments at Wash- 160 LIBEAEY OP CONGKESS Van Buren, M[artin] — Continued. ington; fears for his health; his own readiness to sail; Irving's unwillingness to remain; Vail's ap- pointment; the South Carolina affair; favoralble aspects of the French negotiation; etc. ; answer- ing Jackson's letters of [July] 23 and 25. A. L. S. 7 p. 1831 [Van Buren, Martin. Albany?] Statement of debts and July income. A. D. 4 p. 1831 Livingston, Edw[ard]. Department of State, Washington. Aug. 1 To Martin Van Buren, [New York]. General instructions as minister to England. D. S. in the hand of Aaron Vail. 43 p. "No. 2." 1831 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. Commission to Martin Aug. 1 Van Buren, as minister to England. D. S. 1 p. (Coimtersigned by Edw[ard] Livingston; seal attached) . 1831 [Van Buren, Martin]. New York. To [Levi Woodbury, Aug. 4 Washington]. On the change in the Potomac's destination; suggestion as to going in the packet of [Aug.] 16. A. Df. 2 p. 1831 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Aug. 8 New York. Wishes for the success of his mission; prediction of the fate of "Duff Green & Co."; the course of Ingham, Branch, and Berrien; the interview with them; his own position irksome; a request for his recollection of the interview with the three Secretaries; his own feeling at Berrien's conduct; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. 1831 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Aug. 10 [New York]. As to a communication from William P. Preble; directions to approach the English Government on the award on the boundary question. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private." 1831 Van Buren, M[artin]. New York. To Andrew Jackson, Aug. 14 [Washington]. Appreciation of his kind letter of [Aug.] 8; recollections of the interview with members of the Cabinet in regard to Mrs. Eaton; the impolicy of the President's engaging in a public controversy; claims against the French government; etc. A. L. S. 13 p. 1831 Van Buren, M[artin]. New York. To Andrew Jackson, ■A-UG. 15 Washington. Major Van Buren to carry the PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 161 Van Buren, M[artin] — Continued. letter [of Aug. 14]; inquiry as to assurances to be made to the Dutch minister; personal mes- sages; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private." 1831 [R., W. New York.] "Considerations on the subject of ^^^- a communication between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, by means of a railroad across the Isthmus of Panama, and steam navigation on each side of it, in aid of ordinary navigation." 13 p. 1831 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Sept. 5 London. Answering Van Buren's letters of [Aug.] 14 and 15; Eaton's reply; Clay's loss of the West; the great intriguer Calhoim; the treaty with France; results of the cabinet upheaval, opinion of the new Cabinet; personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 7 p. "Private." 1831 [Van Buren, Martin]. Cowes, Isle of Wight. To Edward Sept. 9 Livingston, [Washington]. Notice of arrival: the reform bill. Df. 2 p. "Eecorded." 1831 [Van Buren, Martin]. London. To [Edward] Livingston, Sept. 14 [Washington]. Arrival in London; Irving to ar- range his presentation to Lord Palmerston; good dispositions of the Government. A. Df. 2 p. "Recorded." 1831 I[ewis], W[ilham] B[erkeley]. Washington. To Martin Sept. 17 Van Buren, London. Sending Eaton's "Appeal to the American public " ; the Western elections against Clay; the Pettis-Biddle duel; Clay's prospects; personal news and messages; Ber- rien's proposal to reply to Eaton; slave insur- rections; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1831 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To [Martin Van Buren, Sept. 18 London]. Major Eaton to go to Tennessee; daily slanders and abuse; his own longing for retire- ment; reasons for allowing his name to be used; reasons for regretting Livingston's delay in taking office. A. L. 3 p. "Private." (Mutilated). [1831 [Van Buren, Martin. London]. To King [William IV]. Sept. 21] Speech on presentation. A. D. 1 p. . A. Df. of Aaron Vail. 1 p. 1831 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. Legation of the United States, Sept. 21 London. To Edward Livingston, Washington. 40803°— 10 11 162 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS V[an] B[iiren], M[artin] — Continued. Presentation to the King; his Majesty's remarks; the reform bill debate ; opposition by the Lords ; the peace of Europe. A. Df . of Aaron Vail. lip. "No. 1. Eecorded." . A. Df. 12 p. 1831 Van Buren, M[artin]. London. To Andrew Jackson, Sept. 21 Washington. His presentation and reception by the King; the King's speech in reply; South Carolina matters and the message; personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 8 p. 1831 V[aii] B[Tiren], M[artin]. London. To Lord Palmerston, Sept. 22 London. Asking for the free entry of his lug- gage. A. Df. of Aaron Vail. 1 p. 1831 [Van Buren, Martin]. London. To Lord Palmerston, Sept. 26 London. Asking for an interview. A. Df. of Aaron Vail. 1 p. "Eecorded." 1831 . Van Buren, M[artin]. London. To [Andrew Jackson, Sept. 28 Washington]. Two letters : [1] A long conversation with Lord Palmerston; the Colonization Society's request for govern- mental protection in view of the destruction of a Sierra Leone schooner by a Spanish brig; the character of the American Consul; the high cost of living; personal messages; etc. A. Df. 6 p. "Private." [2] Award of the King of the Netherlands on the boundary; the intention of the English government to conform. A. Df. 4 p. "Recorded." '■ . L. S. 4 p. (Inclosed in [1]) 1831 Rives, W[imam] C[abell]. Paris. To [Martui] Van Bu- Sept. 29 ren, [London]. Sending an English version of a pending treaty with France on claims, and an extract from Gallatin to Adams, Jan. 14, 1822; the adequacy of the amount; the reduction of duties on French wines; personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. (Inclosures, 6 p.) 1831 Livingston, E[dward]. Washington. To W[iUiam] C[a- Sbpt. bell] Rives, [Paris] . Approval of the Treaty ; ques- tions as to the manner of payments; the wine duties ; the Saxon trade-treaty projet; a request for frequent commimications on the affairs of PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUBEN 163 Livingston, E[dward] — Continued. Europe; a question as to the exchange of Gov- ernment reports; etc. Copy. 4 p. "... De- spatch No. 41." (With: Rives to Van Buren, 1831, Oct. 25). [1831 [Van Buren, Martin. London]. To Andrew Jackson, Sept.] Washington. Postscript to a letter; apqlogies to Judge Overton; the cholera in London. A. L. 2 p. "Private." (Lidorsed by Jackson: "Mr V B"; by Martm Van Buren, Jr.: "No date London 1st Interview with L"^ Palmerston.") 1831 V[an] B[nren], M[artin]. London. To Edward Livings- OcT. 1 ton, Washington. Sending accounts for the third quarter of 1831. A. Df. of Aaron Vail. 1 p. "No. 2. Recorded." 1831 Archer, W[ilham] S[egar]. AmeUa, [Va.] To [Martin Van Oct. 3 Buren, London]. Party approval of Van Buren' s appointment; his retirement from the Cabinet; Virginia for Jackson; poUtics; Northern greed and Southern demagogy; etc. A. L. S. 8 p. 1831 Campbell, John. Washington. To [Martin] Van Buren, Oct. 4 London. A friendly letter; Jackson's conquest of his enemies; Wirt and the anti-Masons; Vir- ginia's vote for Jackson; Eaton's appeal; the new Cabinet; McLane's personal charm; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private." 1831 [Elves, WUliam Cabell]. Paris. To Edward Livingston, Oct. 8 [Washington]. Reporting an interview with Count Sebastiani, in pursuance of Livingston's instructions of Aug. 5, as to the attitude of the French government toward the House resolution of Mar. 3, [1831], on the suppression of the slave trade; the right of search; etc. Copy (extract). 3 p. 1831 Van Buren, M[artin]. London. To Andrew Jackson, Oct. 11 [Washington]. Gratitude for his kindness and friendship ; interpretation of the American elec- tions; Eaton's statement; the French Treaty; suggestions for the next annual message; etc. A. L. S. 20 p. "Private." (Indorsed: "Mr. V. Buren. Confidential. This not to be laid before the cabinett until the Senate acts. A. J.") 1831 [Van Buren, Martin]. Legation of the United States, [Lon- OcT. 11 don]. To Lord Palmerston, [London]. Sending 164 LIBRARY OP CONGRESS [Van Buren, Martin] — Continued. a list of persons attached to the Legation. A. Df . of Aaron Vail. 1 p. "Recorded." (List ap- pended. A. Df. of Aaron Vail. 1 p.) 1831 Van Buren, [Martin]. Legation of the United States, [Lon- OcT. 11 don]. To Lord Palmerston, [London]. Asking for copies of British regulations relative to fish- eries. A. Df. of Aaron Vail. Ip. "Recorded." [1831] V[an] B[uren], M[artin. London]. To [Andrew Jackson, Oct. 14 Washington]. Reporting an interview with Lord Palmerston in regard to Palmerston' s des- patches to [Charles] Bankhead on the boundary question. A. Df. 5 p. 1831 Van Buren, M[artin]. London. To Churchill C[aldom] Oct. 14 Cambreleng, New York [forwarded to Washing- ton]. Asking for his continuance in correspond- ence; his own reception and treatment; royalty and public men; the reform bill; personal mes- sages ; directions for saving postage ; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. 1831 Van Buren, Martin. Legation of the U. S., London. To Oct. 14 Edward Livingston, [Washington]. The rejec- tion of the reform bUl by the Lords; the indigna- tion of the people; the creation of new peers; the slave trade; etc. A. Df. of Vail and Van Buren. 6 p. ". . . No. 3 . . . Recorded." 1831 [Van Buren, Martin]. London. To [William Cabell Rives, Oct. 16 Paris]. Assurances as to the support of his gov- ernment; the form of adjusting claims; French claims under the Louisiana treaty; an additional article to the treaty; the reduction of wine duties, and the Constitution. A. Df. 4 p. (Incom- plete.) 1831 [Van Buren, Martin]. Legation of the U. S., London. Oct. 18 To Edw[ard] Livingston, Washington. Promis- ing to send regulations of British fisheries. A. Df. of Aaron Vail. 1 p. ". . . No. 4. . . . Recorded." 1831 [Van Buren, Martin]. London. To J[ohn] Randolph of Oct. 23 Roanoke, [Paris?] Good wishes for his journey; public questions in England; the Belgian dispute; etc. A. Df. 4 p. ("Indorsed: J. Randolph of Roanoke on my resignation & answer thereto 1831 . . .") PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 165 1831 Van Buren, M[artin]. London. To [Andrew] Jackson, Oct. 21 [Washington]. Eaton's statement; dining witli royalty; royal modesty and simplicity; personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1831 Van Buren, M[artin]. Legation U. S., London. To Ed- OcT. 21 ward Livingston, [Washington]. The proroga- tion of Parliament; popular enthusiasm; the set- tlement of Belgian affairs by the Powers; etc. A. Df. of Aaron Vail and Van Buren. 2 p. ". . . No. 5 . . . Kecorded." 1831 Rives, W[illiam] C[abell]. Paris. To M[artin] Van Buren, Oct. 22 [London]. Gratification at his approval of the French Treaty; construction of the iastructions; claims under the 8th article of the Louisiana Treaty; the meaning of the word "reclamation" ; etc. A. L. S. 8 p. . Copy by Aaron Vail (p. 8 only) . 1831 Rives, W[illiam] C[abell]. Paris. To M[artin] Van Buren, Oct. 25 [London]. Two letters: [1] Sending a copy of the Secretary of State's letter of Sept., 1831, on the French Treaty; surprise at the observations of Livingston; outline of the process of settlement; the Louisiana claims and wine duties; treaties and customs duties ; his own discouragement ; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. "Confidential." [2] Asking advice as to his own candidacy for the vice-presidency. A. L. S. 3 p. 1831 V[an] B[nren], M[artin]. Legation U. S., London. To Oct. 2i> Edward Livingston, [Washington]. As to the claim of heirs of Peter Hall. A. Df. of Aaron VaU. 1 p. "... No. 6. ... " 1831 Van Buren, [Martin. Lowion]. To Lord Palmerston. Oct. 27 Asking for a permit for Maj. Poussin, Lt. Pink- ham, and the members of the American Mission to visit military and naval works at Woolwich, Portsmouth, and Plymouth. A. Df. of Aaron Vail. 1 p. 1831 Van Buren, M[artin]. London. To Andrew Jackson, Oct. 29 Washington. His imaccommodating health; Bouvienne's memoirs; Rives and the French treaty; Kane of Illinois; the Belgian question; etc. A.L.S. 7 p. "Private file ..." 166 LIBKAEY OF CONGRESS 1831 Van Buren, Martin. London. To [William Cabell Rives, Nov. 1 Paris]. On the French treaty; settlement of claims; as to the vice-presidency; etc. A. Df. 4 p. 1831 Davezac, Auguste. The Hague. To Martin Van Buren, Nov. 2 [London]. Jackson's strength; Wirt and Clay; the Prince of Orange; the affairs of Belgium; the beauties of the city; the budget of the Nether- lands; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. 1831 Van Buren, [Martin. London]. To Lord Palmerston, Nov. 3 [London]. Acknowledging the receipt of papers on the British fisheries. A. Df. 1 p. 1831 V[an] B[Tiren], M[artin]. Legation U., S., London. To Nov. 4 Edward Livingston, Washington. Sending printed regulations of British fisheries. A. Df . of Aaron VaU. 1 p. " . . . No. 7. . . . Re- corded." 1831 Kelley, Hall J. Washington. To Lewis Cass, Washing- Nov. 4 ton. British settlements in Oregon territory; advantages of the West for colonization; British violation of the treaty; the Hudson Bay Com- pany; settlement at Vancouver; trade with the Indians; etc. Copy. 7 p. (With: Cass to Jackson, 1831, Nov. 6). 1831 [Van Buren, Martin]. London. To Edward Livingston, Nov. 5 Washington. InteUigence from New Bruns- wick on territorial disputes, communicated by Lord Palmerston; his wish to preserve peace till boundary question has been settled; appear- ance of the cholera; popular meetings against the Lords. A. Df. 8 p. " . . . No. 8 . . . Recorded." 1831 [Cass, Lewis]. War Dept., [Washington]. To [Andrew Nov. 6 Jackson, Washington]. Inclosing Kelley's letter on Oregon [Nov. 4]. A. N. 1 p. 1831 Rives, W[illiam] C[abel]]. Paris. To M[artin] Van Bu- Nov. 12 ren, [London]. The vice-presidency ; France and the slave trade; the purchase of wines; his own intended return to the United States; personal news and messages ; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. 1831 livingston, Edw[ard]. Washington. To [Martin Van Nov. 13 Buren, London]. The President's wish to know the attitude of the Ministry on the Northeastern PAPEES OF MAETIN VAN BUEEN 167 LiTingston, Edw[aid] — Continued. boundary ; the release of prisoners in New Bruns- wick; a change of instructions; other foreign matters ; gains of Republicanism ; personal mes- sages; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private and con- fidential." 1831 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To M[artin] Van Buren, Nov. 14 London. Answering Van Buren's letters, "one at sea," and those of Sept. 21 and 28; the award on the boundary question; his own friendly dis- position towards Great Britain; communication to the Senate on the award; the message out- lined; Eaton's appeal; the reception to the Batons in Tennessee; the neglect of Branch; Calhoun, his associates, his plans, and his "se- cret lying;" personal news and messages; etc. A. L. S. 7 p. 1831 [Van Buren, Martin]. Legation U. S., London. To Bar- Nov. 17 ing Brothers & Co., [London]. As to A. P. Hayne's accounts. A. Df. of Aaron Vail and Van Buren. 4 p. 1831 Van Buren, Martin. London. To Edward Livingston, Nov. 22 [Ijondon].. Inclosing papers on Hayne's appli- cation to the Barings; the cholera at Sunder- land; the assembling of Parliament and the reform bUl; prospects of peace in Europe; the claim of John E. Smith; etc. A. Df. 7 p. " . . . No. 9 . . . Recorded." 1831 Van Buren, M[artui]. London. To C[hurchill] C[aldom] Nov. 25 Cambreleng, Washington. Urging him to write freely, as his letters wiU be burned ; cholera and reform the standing orders; diplomatic gossip; personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. 1831 Van Buren, M[artin]. London. To Andrew Jackson, Nov. 25 Washington. Dr. Randolph's arrival on his way to Spain; his own trip to Brighton to pay his re spects to the King; Washington Irving and his capacity for practical matters; recommending him as charg6 in Spain in place of Van Ness; cholera and its preventive; Butler's marriage to Mary Lewis; the French Ambassador at St. Petersburg; his own pleasant relations with the British Government; etc. A. L, S. 8 p. "Private." Igg LIBEAEY OF CONGEESS 1831 Van Buren, Martin. Legation U. S., London. To Francis Nov. 28 B. Ogden, Liverpool. Oii Captain McCerran's case; answering Ogden's letter of [Oct.] 28. A. Df. of Aaron Vail. 3 p. "Recorded." 1831 V[aii] B[uren], M[artin]. Legation U. S.,- London. To Dec. 6 Edw[ard] Livingston, Washington. No cholera in London; request for the Revised Code of New York; the opening of Parliament; etc. A. Df. of Aaron Vail. 2 p. "No. 10 . . . Recorded." 1831 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Dec. 6 London. Congress at work; Stevenson speaker by one vote; the annual message; McLane's dif- ference in views on the Bank; his own wish for Van Buren and Eaton; the vice-presidency and his own; withdrawal ; nullification and anti-Ma- sonry; Eaton's appeal and its rout of Calhoun, etc. ; the reported union of Clay and Calhoun on the tariff; personal news; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. "Private." 1831 H[amilton], J[ames] Alexander]. New York. [To Martin Dec. 7 Van Buren, London]. Sending the President's message; the bank question; Noah, Webb, and the vice-presidency; his own difference with Swartwout; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1831 [Van Buren, Martin]. London. To [Charles] Rhind, [New Dec. 7 York ?] On his difference with Commodore Porter. A. Df. 1 p. "Recorded." 1831 Van Buren, [Martin. London]. To Lord Palmerston, Dec. 10 [London]. Submitting papers respecting suits against shipmasters by their crews. A. Df. 2 p. 1831 [Van Buren, Martin]. Legation U. S., London. To Ed- Dec. 14 ward Livingston, Washington. London's health bulletin ; the King's speech ; a new reform bill in- troduced. A. Df. of Aaron Vail. 2 p. "... No. 11 . . . Recorded." 1831 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. London. To Lord Palmerston, Dec. 16 [London]. Sending an extract from a letter from Rob[er]t Monroe Harrison, complaining of the Jamaican law respecting the transportation of paupers in American vessels. A. Df . of Aaron VaU. 2 p. "Recorded." PAPEES OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 169 1831 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Dec. 17 London. Clay and Calhoun and the tariff; the nomination of Clay and Sergeant by the Balti- more Convention; the desperation of Calhoun and Duff Green ; secession feeling in South Caro- lina ; Hamilton's conduct ; Calhoun's attack upon Van Buren's success in his negotiations with Great Britain; the Northeast boundary and fugi- tive slaves ; Van Buren and the vice-presidency ; the Cabinet ; etc. A. L. S. 8 p. "Private and confidential." 1831 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To M[artin] Van Buren, Dec. 19 London. The Northeast boundary award; his own intention to await the action of the Senate ; the French Treaty; personal news and messages; Eaton's appeal, etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1831 H[amilton], J[ames] Alexander]. New York. To [Mar- Dec. 23 tin] Van Buren, London. The weather; report of the performance of his conunissions ; McLane and the Bank; Van Buren's nomination before the Senate; a possible visit to London; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1831 Vail, A[aron]. London. To [Martin Van Buren]. Reply Dec. 29 of Lord Palmerston to the American complaint of the Jamaican pauper transportation law; the President's message received; a dinner with Sir John Lubbock; his own intended absence; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1831-[2] Webb, Ja[me]s Watson. New York. To Martin Van Dec. 31- Buren, London. The vice-presidency; the im- Jan. 7. possibility of taking news from the Argus; his own wish to see Van Buren vice-president; rea- sons for his accepting; Blair, Kendall, and the West; request for a'rSply; the situation as to con- firmation by the Senate of the Cabinet .and Van Buren; etc. A. L. S. 9 p. [1831?] Ellsworth, H[enry] L[eavitt]. To Martin Van Buren. On the desirability of a New York man for vice- president; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. "Confidential." [1831?] [Van Bnren, John. London]. " Weekly estimate " of the expenses of the American Legation. A. D. 1 p. 1832 Randolph, John, of Eoanoke. [Roanoke, Va.] [Second] Jan. 1 will. Copy. 6 p. (Jan. 1 is the date given in 170 LIBRAEY OP CONGKESS Randolph, John — Continued. the first paragraph, and to the appended letter to [William] Leigh; after Eandolph's name at the end is the date Mar. 8, 1832). 1832 E[andolpli], J[ohn], of E[oanoke]. Eoanoke, Va. To Jan. 1 [William] Leigh. On the will of Jan. 1, 1832. Copy. 1 p. (Appended to the wiU). 1832 Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom. Washington]. To[Mar- Jan.4 tin Van Buren, London]. On the threatened re- jection of Van Buren' s name and his friends' hope for its good effect; maneuvers of the opposition; the President and his Cabinet; McLane, his satel- lites, and a bank; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1832 Hunter, Eob[er]t E. Cowes, [Isle of Wight]. To Martin Jan. 11 Van Buren, London. On business intrigues and jealousies of Tim. Wiggin; a remark on his boasted influence over the American Minister; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1832 Van Buren, M[artin]. London. To Andrew Jackson, Jan. 13 Washington. A tour with Washington Irving in the Christmas holidays; the annual message and Secretaries' reports; the vice-presidency; the proposition to go to the Senate; young Jackson's marriage; calumny and public character; etc. A. L. S. lip. . Copy (extract) relative to the vice- presidency. 4 p. [1832 Currency. Newspaper clipping on the adoption by the c. Jan. 13?] Senate of Senator Benton's amendment to the pension bill, directed to " the suppression of small notes and the promotion of specie currency". (On the reverse are a notice of Aaron Vail's eppointment as secretary of legation at London, and of Senator Wright's amendment on the temporary investment of surplus funds in the Treasury) . 1832 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. Legation U. S., London. To •^^^•^■* Edward Livingston, Washington. On the Ja- maican paupers question; suits against ship masters; the cholera; as to the transmission of despatch bags; the President's message; the Dutch and Belgian treaty; European peace; the meeting of Parliament. A. Df. 19 p. PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 171 V[an] B[ureii], M[artin] — Continued. . A. Df . of Aaron Vail ; list of inclosures. 19 p. "... No. 12 . . . Eecorded". 1832 V[an] B[ureii], M[artin]. Legation U. S., London. To Jan. 14 Edward Livingston, Washington. Transmitting accounts for the fourth quarter, 1831. A. Df. of Aaron Vail. 1 p. ". . . No 13 . . . Re- corded." 1832 Vau Buren, [Martin]. Stratford Place, [London]. To Jan. 18 Lord Palmerston, London. As to a conference on propositions for giving consuls jurisdiction in certain cases of difference between American shipmasters and their crews. A. Df. of Aaron Vail. 1 p. "Recorded." 1832 Van Bnren, M[artin]. London. To C[hurchiLl] C[aldom] Jan. 19 Cambreleng, Washington. On American poK- tics; conditions in Europe; the reform bill; McLane's report; the Christmas hoHdays; per- sonal messages, etc; answering Cambreleng's letters of [Dec] 7 and 20, [1831]. A. L. S. 7 p. . Transcript. 3 p. 1832 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. Stratford Place, PLondon]. To Jan. 20 Lord Palmerston, London. As to lights in the Straits of Florida aiid Bahama Banks; sending a letter of Edward Livingston of 1827. A. Df. of Aaron Vail. 4 p. "Recorded." 1832 Van Bnren, Martin. Legation U. S., London. To Ed- Jan. 21 w[ard] Livingston, Washington. Sending ac- counts of James Wyld for maps furnished the Legation in 1828 and a letter as to the rumored landing at Cowes, by a Portuguese vessel, of property taken piratically from a supposed American ship, the Rising Star; postal service. A.Df. of Aaron Vail. 2 p. " . . . No. 14 . . . Recorded." 1832 Marcy, W[iUiam] L[eamed]. Washington. To M[artin] Jan. 26 Van Buren, [London]. The Senate's rejection of Van Buren's nomination; grounds for the ac- tion; the removal of secrecy; the vice-presi- dency. A. L. S. 3 p. 1832 Lowrie, Walter. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Jan. 27 [London]. His friends' reconcihation to his re- jection by the Senate; the vice-presidency; the constitution of the Senate; opposition to the 172 LIBEARY OF CONGRESS Lowrie, Walter — Continued. President; unfavorable opinions of McLane's re- port; the Bank and the tariff; the ratification of the French Convention, etc; sending the Globe of [Jan.] 28. A. L. S. 6 p. 1832 livingston, Edw[ard]. Department of State, [Washing- jan. 28 ton]. ToMartin Van Buren, [London]. Official notice of rejection by the, Senate; permission to remain "until the constitutional termination" of his functions if he can be of service; Vail to be left as charg6. L. S. 1 p. 1832 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Washington. To Martin Van Jan. 28 Buren, London. The new coalition of Clay and Calhoun; the objects and methods of their am- bition and revenge; the vice-presidency; the President's worries; a request for Byron's works for Mrs. Blair; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1832 [Van Buren, Martin]. Legation U. S., London. To Ed- Jan. 28 w[ard] Livingston, Washington. Transmitting papers on lights in the Florida Straits; the con- sulate at Port Louis; the Isle of France; the health of London; the Slave Convention between England and France ; the Ministry and the Oppo- sition. A. Df. 7 p. . A. Df. of Aaron Vail. 2 p. (Incom- plete). ". . . No. 15 . . . Recorded." 1832 Forsyth, John. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Jan. 28 [London]. The action of the Senate; the advis- ability of returning at once; the vice-presidency; notes on persons; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1832 Hill, Isaac. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, [Lon- Jan. 29- don]. The conduct of the Senate on confirma- Feb. 12 tion; Van Buren' s case outlined; Holmes's mo- tion on Cabinet dissensions; Clayton's remark; Clay and the West Indies instructions; notes of the debates; calumny against Van Buren; its favorable effect on his reputation; the tariff and the Bank; etc. A. L. S. 15 p. 1832 Hayward, Elijah. Washington. To Martin Van Buren," Jan. 30 [London]. The union of the party through the Senate vote for rejection; plans of the Adminis- tration party as to the vice-presidency, and later the presidency for Van Buren; Clay's coalitions. PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 173 Hayward, Elijah — Continued. past and present; the President's intention to make no new nomination this session; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1832 Democratic Republicans of New York City. Tammany Jan. 30-31 Hall, New York. Proceedings and resolutions on the Senate's rejection of Van Buren's nomina- tion. Copy? 7 p. 1832 Butler, Charles. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Jan. 31 London. The sensation caused by the Senate's rejection of Van Buren; the Tammany meeting; the effect on Van Buren's political future; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. [1832 [Fornan, R. D.] On Van Buren's rejection as minister to Jan. ?] England. Copy. 4 p. (With an anonymous letter to Van Bufen, 1842, June 4). 1832 Duer, W[illiam] AQexander]. Columbia College, New Feb. 1 York. To Martin Van Buren, London. Con- tempt and indignation at the Senate's act; its beneficial effect on Van Buren; the vice-presi- dency; personal matters; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. 1832 H[amilton], J[ames] Alexander]. New York. To [Mar- Feb. 1 tin] Van Buren, [London]. The Senate's vote. Van Buren, and the vice-presidency; etc. A. L-. S. 2 p. 1832 lee, Gideon, Myer Mosely, and W. P. Hallett. New York. Feb. 1 To Martin Van Buren, [London]. Sending on behalf of the General [Ward] Committee, the resolutions of the Tammany Hall meetings [of Jan. 30 and 31]. L. S. 1 p. 1832 Bloodgood, Abraham, and others [Conunittee of twenty- Fbb. 1 four]. New York. To Martin Van Buren, [Ijon- don]. Transmitting resolutions of the meetings of citizens [Tammany Hall, Jan. 30-31] on the Senate's rejection of Van Buren's nomination. L. S. 2 p. 1832 Ifiles, John M[ilton]. Hartford, [Conn.] To Martin Van Feb. 2 Buren, London. Denunciation of the Senate's conduct as a blow against the Democracy of the Union; its effect upon Van Buren's strength; Connecticut politics; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1832 Bepnblican members of the New York Legislature. Reso- Feb.3 lutions on the United States Senate's rejection 174 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS Eepublican members of the New York Legislature^ — Continued. of Martin Van Buren as minister to England. Copy. 9 p. (Headed: "Voice of New York.") 1832 The Globe. Washington. Two editorials on the Senate's Feb. 3 rejection of Van Buren's nomination as minister to England: [1] "Mr. Clay and Mr. Webster"; [2] "Rejection and recall of Mr. Van Buren." Clipping. 3 columns. 1832 Parker, Richard E[lliott]. Snickersville, [Va.] To John Feb. 3 Campbell, [Washington]. Congress and opposi- tion to the Administration; the United States Bank; Clay's "bUl of abominations"; the rejec- tion of Van Buren; its help to Van Buren; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private letter." 1832 De Witt, Simeon, and others. Albany. Proceedings and Feb. 4 resolutions of a public meeting of the Republican citizens of Albany, Feb. 4, on the occasion of the Senate's rejection of Van Buren's nomination. D. S. 3 p. (With: Gould and others to Van Buren, 1832, Feb. 11). 1832 Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom]. Washington. To Mar- Peb. 4 tin Van Buren, London. Inclosing an article sent to Blair; suggestions as to the time for ar- riving in the United States; the need of tax re- duction; McLane's forthcoming reports on the bank and the tarifif; Kendall for Blair's place; the vice-presidency; the governorship; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1832 Cass, Lew[is]. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Feb. 4 [London]. The Senate's unprecedented course; Van Buren and the vice-presidency; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private." 1832 Stevenson, Andrew. Washington. To Thomas Ritchie, Feb. 4 [Richmond]. The President's intention not to renominate Van Buren; the vice-presidency; in- trigues for Virginia's vote; the impolicy of P. P. Barbour's permitting the use of his name; the rally of the party; Ritchie's course; etc. Copy by James Watson Webb, with a p. s. by Webb [Feb. 5]. 7 p. "Confidential." 1832 Webb, Ja[me]s Watson. Washington. To [Martin Van P^B-5 Buren, London]. The Senate's disgrace of itself; Van Buren and the vice-presidency; PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 175 Webb, Ja[me]s Watson — Continued. Ritchie's suggestion of a renomination impracti- cable; the offer of the governorship; his own differences with the Argus. A. L. S. 4 p. 1832 Cambreleng,C[hurchill]C[aldom]. Washington. To [Mar- Feb. 5 tin Van Buren, London]. The advisability of an early return to America; McLane's ruin of him- self; Van Buren and the tariff question; the Bank bill; Jackson and his Cabinet; etc. A.L.S. 3 p. 1832 Burrows, Silas E. Washington. To M[artm] Van Buren, Feb. 5 London. Urging his retxrm to the Senate; Dud- ley to resign in his favor; plans for a great recep- tion to welcome him; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1832 [Van Buren, Martm]. Legation U. S., London. To Ed- Feb. 6 ward Livingston, Washington. Transmitting a weekly bulletin of the health of London; Baron Behr to be Belgian minister to the United States. A. Df. of Aaron Vail. 1 p. ". . . No. 16 . . . Recorded". 1832 Hoyt, J[esse]. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Lon- Feb. 7 don. The Senate's unwitting bestowal of a great benefit on Van Biu-en; resulting party imity; an interview with the President; the desirability of an early return; the quarrel between the Argus [Croswell] and Courier and Enquirer [Webb], and between Webb and Duff Green; Clay's bad temper; a Philadelphia meeting; Marcy and Poindexter; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. 1832 D[aniel], P[eter] V[ivian]. Richmond. To John Camp- Feb. 7 bell, [Washington]. The letters and the iden- tity of Crito; Mayo and the assaults on the President; a message from Judge H. St. G. Tucker. A. L. S. 2 p. [1832 Campbell, John. [Washington]. To [Andrew Jackson, c. Feb. 9] Washington]. Sending a letter of Judge Parker [Feb. 7, 1832] on the conduct of the Senate. A. L. S. 1 p. "Private." [1832 Jackson, Andrew. [Washington]. To John Campbell, c. Feb. 9] Washington. Returning Judge [Richard E.] Parker's letter on Van Buren's rejection; his own belief that Van Buren will gain. A. L. S. 1 p. "Private." (With : Campbell to Jackson, [1832, C.Feb. 9]). 176 LIBKABY or CONGEESS [1832] Campbell, John. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Feb. 10 London. Sending letters of [Judge Richard E. Parker and Peter V. Daniel]; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1832 Tallmadge, N[athaniel] P[itcher], and others. Albany. Feb. 10 To Martin Van Buren, London. Sending pro- ceedings of Republican members of the New York Legislature on Van Buren's rejection [Feb.] 3, [1832]. L. S. 4 p. 1832 Gould, William and others. Albany. To Martin Van Feb. 11 Buren, London. Sending proceedings of a mass meeting [Feb. 4] ; his political record. L. S. 7 p. 1832 Gould, William, and others. Albany. To Andrew Jack- Feb. 11 son, Washington. Sending resolutions of citi- zens of Albany on the Senate's rejection of Van Buren. L. S. 4 p. 1832 H[amiltoii], J[ames] A[lexander]. New York. To M[ar- Fbb. 12 tin] Van Buren, [London]. Van Buren for vice- president ; intentions of Calhoun and his friends ; Dallas and Wilkins ; plans for a reception to Van Buren on his return. A. L. S. 3 p. 1832 Marcy, W[illiam] L[earned]. Washington. To Martin Feb. 12 Van Buren, London. The advisability of a speedy return to the United States ; the govern- orship of New York; the vice-presidency; the senatorship. A. L. S. 5 p. 1832 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Feb. 12 [London]. Friendly letter; the Senate's action characterized; Hayne's vote against confirma- tion. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private." 1832 Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom]. Washington. To Feb. 13 M[artin] V[an] Buren, London. Van Buren's and Jackson's cause now one; the tariff; the bank bill; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1832 [Van Buren, Martin]. I^egation U. S., London. To Ed- Feb. 14 w[ard] Livingston, Washington. The cholera at London; European politics; the reform bill; slaves wrecked on Abaco Island; the Ministry and the Opposition; the Duke of Sussex. A. Df. of Van Buren and Aaron Vail. 4 p. ... "No. 17 . . . Recorded." 1832 Eives, W[iUiam] C[abell]. Paris. To Jil[artin] Van Bu- ^''°' ^"^ ren, London. John Van Buren's visit and depar- ture; Paris the only part of France worth seeing; urging his visit before summer; news from the PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUEEN 177 Rives, W[illiam] C[abell] — Continued. United States ; the French Treaty before the Sen- ate; wine purchases; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. 1832 Van Buren, M[artin]. London. To [Andrew] Jackson, Feb. 20-21 [Washington]. The action of the Senate; his own personal indifference; political history; Clay and the payment of the national debt; the proposed abohtion of the Navy Board ; Living- ston's amended instructions on impressment; vexation and loss on account of the Legation establishment; various advice from friends; immediate return and election to the Senate impracticable; plan to visit the Continent; his outfit; etc. A. L. S. 25 p. 1832 Van Bnren, M[artin]. London. To John Van Buren, Feb. 23 [Rome?] Rejection by the Senate and return; advice of friends ; plan to go to the Continent ; a meeting-place; the cholera; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1832 Lee, H[enry]. Paris. To M[artin] Van Buren, [London]. Feb. 23 His own feeling on the Senate's rejection of Van Buren; his own vindication of his father against Jefferson; reasons for publishing; per- sonal messages; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1832 Van Ness, C[omelius] P[eter]. Madrid. To Martin Van Feb. 23 Buren, London. Dr. Randolph to sail for the United States; claims against Spain reopened; his own regrets that Van Buren left the Cabinet ; the President's poor advisers; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. 1832 Van Bnren, M[artin]. London. To [Abraham Blood- Feb. 24 good? and others], New York. Two letters: [1] Acknowledgment of their address [Jan. 30-31]. A. Df. S. 8 p. [2] Letter transmitting the above reply. A. Df . 1 p. 1832 Van Bnren, M[artin]. London. To John Van Buren, Feb. 24 [Rome?] Repeating in substance the letter of Feb. 23; the high spirits of Major [Abraham Van Buren] and Cambreleng; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1832 V[an] B[nren], M[artin]. [London]. To Lord Palmerston, Feb. 25 [London]. On claims for slaves wrecked on Abaco. A. Df. 31 p. . A. Df. of Aaron Vail. 28 p. "Re- corded." . Outline. A. Df . 5 p. (Incomplete) . 40803°— 10 12 178 LIBEAEY OP CONGRESS 1832 Hoffman, Michael. Washington. To N[athaniel] S[oley] Feb. 26 Benton, [Little Falls ? N. Y.] Analysis of a news- paper controversy involving himself. A. L. S. 4 p. 1832 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. Legation U. S., London. To Feb. 28 Edward Livingston, Washington. Receipt of the despatch announcing the Senate's rejection; his own return to America; consular agents in manufacturing towns of Great Britain; British claims to the Falkland Islands; slaves wrecked on Abaco Island in the Comet; sending Joseph Wass's drawings of a new invention. A. Df. of Aaron Vail. 5 p. ". . . No. 18 . . . Ee- corded." 1832 Palmerstoa, Lord (Henry John Temple). Foreign Of- Feb. 29 fice, [London]. To M[artin] Van Buren, [Lon- don]. Returning documents; hope for another interview on the subject. A. N. S. 2 p. [1832 , [Van Buren, Martin. London ?] To the Committee of the Feb.?] City and County of Philadelphia. Answering their letter inclosing the proceedings of a meet- ing of the Democratic citizens of the city and county of Philadelphia [Feb. 6, 1832], to take action on Van Buren' s rejection by the Senate. A. Df. 10 p. 1832 Van Buren, M[artin]. London. To Andrew Jackson, Mar. 6 Washington. Two letters: [1] No news from America since Feb. 1 ; the reply to the New York committee; advantage gained by not returning at once; Gallatin's letter of Sept. 22, 1826, making concessions as to the West India trade; asking permission to use it; the senatorship from New York; no criticism of Edward Livingston intended; etc. A. L. S. 7 p. "Confidential." [2] Sending a private note of Lord Palmerston as to an interview on impressment; what he proposes to urge; intention to leave the legation; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. "Private." 1832 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. Legation U. S., London. To Mar. 6 Edward Livingston, Washington. Reporting negotiations as to vexatious suits against Ameri- can shipmasters; the time of taking leave; the peace of Europe. A. Df. of Aaron Vail. 4 p. . . . "No. 19 . . . Recorded." PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 179 1832 Van Buren, M[artin]. London. To John Van Buren, M^K. 8 [Naples]. Eepeating former directions in regard to a meeting-place; embarrassment at his ab- sence ; New York in flames over his own rejection; the cholera; personal messages. A. L. S. 4 p. [1832 Van Buren, M[artin]. London. To [Andrew] Jackson, Mar. 9?] [Washington]. On the interview with Lord Palmerston on impressments; the impossibility of carrying on a long discussion with a doubtful result in prospect; Lord Grey and Sir James Graham to be consulted; an outline of a future conference; a sketch of previous negotiations; the modification of his instructions; Irving' s address to the English people; Throop of New York; his own health; etc. A. L. S. 12 p. "For your own eye exclusively." [1832 [Van Buren, Martin. London]. Notes preparatory to an Mak. 10?] informal interview on [Saturday, Mar. 10 ? 1832] with Lord Palmerston looking to an agreement upon the basis of a treaty between Great Britain and the United States on impressment and the right of search. A. Df. 19 p. [1832 [Van Buren, Martin? London]. Draft of a proposed c. Mae. 10?] treaty between the United States and Great Britain on impressment and the right of search: [1] Text. Copy by Aaron Vail. 7 p. [2] Notes. A. Df. of Aaron Vail. 3 p. [1832? [Vail, Aaron. London?] Notes on naturalization laws of c. Mar. 10?] the United States, 1802-1824. A. D. 1 p. 1832 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. Legation U. S., London. To Mar. 12 Edw[ard] Livingston, Washington. On the state of Portugal. A. Df. of Aaron Vail. 11 p. ". . . No. 20. Confidential . . . Recorded." 1832 Van Buren, M[artin]. London. To Andrew Jackson, Mar. 13 Washington. The question of his return; his success in living down his rejection; an interview with Lord Palmerston on impressments [Mar. 10 ?] ; his hope to lay a foundation for future nego- tiation; replies to addresses; acknowledgments to friends; the peace of the Continent, its pres- ervation; money matters; etc. A. L. S. 21 p. "Private." 180 LIBKAKY OF CONGRESS 1832 [Van Buren, Martin]. London. To [William Gould and Mar. 14 others], Albany. Eeply to their letter of [Feb. 11] and the Albany citizens' address of [Feb. 4]. A. Df. 4 p. 1832 [Van Buren, Martin]. London. To the Eepublican Mem- Mah. 14 bers of the New York Legislature. Reply to their address of [Feb. 3, 1832]. A. Df. 10 p. 1832 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. London. To W[illiam] L[eamed] Mar. 14 Marcy, [Washington]. As to being a candidate for the Tice-presidency; reasons for a willingness to accept; etc. Copy. 3 p. 1832 Van Buren, M[artin]. London. To Silas Wright, [Wash- Mar. 14 ington]. Sending letters showing reasons for his conduct; "in the hands of his friends"; comment on the Albany address; inclosing a letter to Marcy [Mar. 14] ; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1832 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. Legation U. S., London. To Mak. 14 Edw[ard] Livingston, Washington. Sending papers on the order of precedence at Court be- tween cabinet ministers and representatives of foreign governments. A. Df . of Aaron Vail. 1 p. "... No. 21. Eecorded." 1832 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. Legation U. S., London. To Mar. 14 Edw[ard] Livingston, Washington. Consular agencies in manufacturing towns; the Slave Convention with France. A. Df. of Van Buren and Aaron Vail. 3 p. "... No. 22. Ee- corded." 1832 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. [London]. To Lord Palmerston, Mak. 19 [London]. Asking an audience to take his leave. A. Df. of Aaron Vail. 2 p. "Eecorded." 1832 Van Ness, C[ornelius] P[eter]. Madrid. To M[artin] Van Mar. 19 Buren, [London]. The Senate and the rejection; Jackson's mistaken course with the Senate; Mc- Lane's treasury report; no action on claims by Spain; hopes in the new Minister. A. L. S. 4 p. [1832 [Van Buren, Martin. London.] To [William TV, King of Mar. 22] England. Speech at the audience of leave. A. Df. 3 p. 1832 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. [London]. To Lord Palmerston, M^s- 27 [London]. Asking to present [Aaron] Vail as chargg on Saturday [Mar. 31]; also for free pas- PAPEES OF MARTIN VAN BUEEN 181 V[an] B[uren], M[artin] — Continued. sage of baggage to the Continent. A. Df. of Aaron Vail. 1 p. 1832 Van Buren, M[al"tin]. London. To [Andrew] Jackson, Mar. 28 [Washington]. Interview with Lord Palmerston on impressment; visit to Windsor; attentions of the King; news of Europe; Byron's Works for Blair. A. L. S. 24 p. "Private." . Extract reporting the interview. Copy. lip. 1832 Butler, Benjamin Franklin. Albany. To Ambrose ^i-^R- 28 Spencer, [Albany]. Inquiry as to the charge that Van Buren told Spencer of the identity of "Aristides" [W. P. Van Ness]. Clipping from the Oincinnati [Gazette ], New series, v. 13, no. 75. 1832 Spencer, Ambrose. Albany. To Benjamin F[ranklin] Mar. 29 Butler, [Albany]. Denying the charge that Van Buren told him of the identity of "Aristides." Clipping from the Cincinnati [Gazette], New series, v. 13, no. 75. 1832 Moore, Thomas [London]. Extract from his diary, Mar. 30J recounting a call upon Van Buren with Wash- ington Irving. Copy. 2 p. (From: Russell's Memoirs, journal, and correspondence of Thomas Moore, vi, 252-4). 1832 Eives, W[iniam] C[abell]. Paris. To [Martin] Van Buren, Mar. 31 [London]. As to the best route to Paris; send- ing letters; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. [1832 [Van Buren, Martin. London]. Notes, historical and Mak. ?] legal, on impressment. A. Df. of Van Buren and Aaron Vail. 21 p. (Incomplete.) 1832 Van Buren, M[artin]. Paris. To John Van Buren, Apr. 8-9 Geneva, Switzerland. Advice as to his journey; outlining his own; the cholera at Paris. A. L. S. 3 p. (Postmarked: Geneve 12 Avril 1832). 1832 Van Buren, Martin. Paris. To John Van Buren, Geneva, Apr. 10 Switzerland. Directions for joining him. A.L.S. 2 p. Postmarked: (Geneve 13 Avrill832). 1832 Woodbury, Levi. Washington. To M[artin] Van Buren, Apr. 10 [Paris]. Approval of the letter to the New York Committee; congratulations on the rejection; regret at his determination against an early return; public questions; the tariff and its diffi- culties; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1832 Ape. 12 1832 Apr. 12 1832 Apr. 12 1832 Apr. [20] 182 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS Bibb, George M[inos]. Washington. To Gab[riel] Moore, [Washington]. As to his own vote on Van Bu- ren's nomination. Copy. 1 p. Moore, Gabriel. Washington. To George M[inos] Bibb, [Washington]. As to Bibb's vote on Van Bu- ren's nomination. Copy. 2 p. Moore, Gabriel. Washington. To Francis P[reston] Blair, [Washington]. Inclosing the Moore-Bibb correspondence of the same day, with a request for its publication. Copy. 1 p. Van Buren, M[artin]. Cologne. To A[ndrew] Jackson, [Washington]. Cholera at Paris ; soldiers every- where in France; how the allies have increased the power of Prussia; the Rhine cities and their garrisons; afort at Coblentz; the Rhine scenery; the character of the Germans; the government of the Duchies; plan of return; the Belgian question; etc. A. L. S. 16 p. 1832 Democratic-Republican General Committee. Tanunany May 5 Hall, New York. Resolution moved by Peter W. Spicer for greeting Van Buren on his return. Copy, attested by William S. Coe, Secretary. 2 p. (Appended is a letter of Eldad Holmes to Van Buren, c. July [6], 1832). 1832 Ittcas, Robert, and others. Baltimore. To Martin Van May 22 Buren, New York]. Announcing his nomination for the vice-presidency by the Republican Con- vention. L. S. 2 p. 1832 Vaughan, Cha[rle]s R[ichard]. [London]. To Martin Van May 26 Buren, [London]. Regret at not meeting him again; his own plans; the cholera; the reform bill; the Tagus squadron; personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1832 [Van Buren, Martin]. Liverpool. To Lord Palmerston, May 31 [London]. Friendly letter of acknowledgment and good wishes; Charles R. Vaughan. A. Df. 4 p. 1832 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, June 14 New York. Sending letter of April 1, as one of prophesy; a coalition, the Bank, and internal im- provement; a call for aid; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. "Private and confidential." (Indorsed: ". . . Sent to meet me at New York . . . and asking me to come on"). PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 183 1832 Eitchie, Tho[ma]s. Richmond. To [Martin Van Buren, June 25 New York?] Gloomy letters from Washington; the tariff question and South Carolina; urging him to hasten to Washington; the need of tariff reduction; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. [1832 [Mclane, Louis. Washington]. To [Andrew Jackson, Bet. June 27 Washington]. Form of a veto for the pending and July 14J joint resolution calling upon the President to issue a proclamation for a day of fasting, humilia- tion and prayer [to avert the cholera plague]. A. Df. 5 p. (Resolution offered in the Senate by Henry Clay, June 27, 1832; agreed to, June 28 ; introduced in the House June 30 ; laid on the table, July 14). 1832 Daniel, P[eter] V[ivian]. Richmond. To E[dwin] Cros- Jui-Y 2 well, [Albany]. Charge against Van Buren as to his conduct towards James Madison in the war of 1812; distribution of the extra Albany Argus in Virginia; its failure to counteract the effect of the extra Telegraph; his own relations to Van Buren. Copy. 2 p. (On p. 1 and 2 of Cros- well's letter to Van Buren, July 29, 1832). 1832 Holmes, Eldad. New York. To Martin Van Buren, July [6?] [New York ?] Communicating a copy of the proceedings of the Democratic Republican Gen- eral Committee, May 5 (Spicer's resolution). L. S. 1 p. (With: Dem. Rep. Gen. Com. Reso- lution, 1832, May 5). 1832 Forsyth, J[oh]n. [Washington]. To M[artin] Van Buren, July 7 New York. Advising him to take the first op- portunity to put himself right on the tariff of 1828 ; the nature of the accusation ; etc. A. L. S. Ip. 1832 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, July 7 New York. Congratulations on his return; his own wish for his presence in Washington; tariff views. A. L. S. 2 p. [1832 Washington, "Citizens friendly to the Administration." c. July 9?] Address of welcome to Martin Van Buren on his return from England. 3 p. [1832 Eitchie, T[homas.] [Richmond]. To [Martin Van Buren, July 10] Washington]. The expected veto of the Bank bill; the effect of the signature of the internal improvements bill ; Southern feeling on the tariff bill; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 184 LIBKAEY or CONGRESS 1832 Daniel, P[eter] V[man]. Eichmond. To Martin Van July 12 Buren [Washington]. Prophecy of political tri- umph ; his supposed hostility to Southern inter- ests; advice as to making a statement; Virginia and states' rights; supporting Jackson; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. 1832 Phillips, Samuel, and others. Newburyport, Mass. To July 26 Martin Van Buren, New York. As to a sup- posed meeting of Jackson Kepublicans of New- buryport; 'his rejection by the Senate; congratu- lations on his return. L. S. 2 p. 1832 Croswell, E[dwin]. Albany. To Martin Van Buren, July 29 Kinderhook. Sending a copy of a letter of ' [Peter Vivian] Daniel [July 2, 1832]; suggestion as to a biography; the death of young Sanford. A. L. S. 3 p. (Including adjoined copy, 2 p.) 1832 R[andolpli], J[ohn] of Roanoke. Roanoke, [Va.] To July 29 Martin Van Buren, Albany [forwarded to Kin- derhook]. Friendly greetings; his own serious illness; suggestion for a visit to some Virginia Springs; Clay; Calhoun; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1832 Tallmadge, N[athaniel] P[itcher]. Poughkeepsie, [N. Y.j July 31 To Martin Van Buren, Hudson, [N. Y.] Regret at not knowing of his return; the vice-presidency; his own efforts in defending Van Buren ; why he accepted his present position; his future assist- ance to be given ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. [1832 V[an] B[uren], J[ohn. Albany?] To [Martin Van Buren, July ?] Kinderhook ?] On the alleged Jackson meeting in Newburyport ; personal messages ; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. (On the back of: Phillips and others to Van Buren, 1832, July 26.) [1832 [Van Buren, Martin]. New Lebanon Springs, [N. Y.] To c. Aug. 1] [Samuel Phillips and others, Newburyport, Mass.] Acknowledgment of their letter of [July 26] on the alleged Jackson Republican meeting. A. Df . 2 p. (With: Phillips and others to Van Buren, 1832, July 26). 1832 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lebanon Springs, [N. Y.] To the Aug. 13 Democratic Hickory Club, Philadelphia. Ac- knowledging a notice of election to honorary membership; etc. A. Df. 4 p. PAPEES OF MARTIN VAN BUKEN 185 1832 Vail, A[aron]. London. To Martin Van Buren, Albany. ■A^uo. 22 The unpopularity of the Bank charter veto in London; the modification of the English tariff; the Northeastern boundary negotiations ; Preble and Vaughan ; a visit from William C. Kives ; his cabinet ambitions; his own position and rela- tions with Lord Palmerston; personal news and messages; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. [1832] Hoyt, J[esse]. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Wash- AuG. 22 ington. On [James Watson] Webb's "mani- festo" on the veto message, etc., in the Courier and Enquirer, [Aug. 23]; the cholera; etc., etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1832 Van Buren, M[artin]. New Lebanon Springs, [N. Y.] To Atjg. 26 A[ndrew Jackson] Donelson, [Washington]. On General Gratiot's report on navigable rivers; Jackson's opinion and rules for appropriation; internal improvements ; navigable waters in New York; the popularity of the veto; etc. A. L. S. 10 p. 1832 Van Buren, M[artin]. New Lebanon Springs, [N. Y.] To Atjg. 29 [Andrew] Jackson, Hermitage. Gratiot's re- port; effectiveness of the veto message; the cer- tainty of election success; Governor Throop's withdrawal ; Smith [Van Buren's] writing for the press; [Martin] Beaty's election in Kentucky; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1832 Grant, J., Jr. Ealeigh, N. C. To Martin Van Buren, Atjg. 30 Kinderhook, N. Y. Warning him against a sup- posed friendly address from Shocco Springs ; the danger of losing Virginia; his own acting-editor- ship of the GonMitutionalist. A. L. S. 2 p. 1832 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren, Aug. 30 Albany. Lewis's anxiety about the nullification movement; his own lack of fear; Berrien's ma- chinations; Calhoun's prostration in Tennessee; his own plan to leave for Washington; a request for his opinion on the laws now before him; as to the ground to be taken in the message against nullification; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1832 Van Buren, M[artin]. New Lebanon [Springs, N. Y.]. To Aug. 31 Andrew Jackson, The Hermitage, Nashville. On f the cost of the improvement bill of the last ses- 186 LIBEABY OF CONGRESS Van Buren, M[artin] — Continued. sion; a visit to Elder Leland, and a meeting of the "old '98 Republicans of Cheshire"; a cal- umny against Jackson's personal appearance; the "Clayites and the anti-Masons"; personal notes; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. [1832 [Van Buren, Martin. Oswego ?] To [Stephen Van Rens- c. Sept.l?] selaer, Albany]. On taking up a bond for $10,000, held by [Philip Van Rensselaer] against Vanderpoel, Olcott, and Butler; urging non-par- ticipation in politics; the situation. A. Df. 2 p. "Confidential." 1832 Parker, Rich[ar]d E[lliott]. Snickersville, [Va.] To Mar- Sept. 5 tin Van Buren, Albany. Congratulations on his return; Virginia's hopes of Van Buren as the firm support of Republican doctrine, and as not inclined to go with the ultras of the North; Van Buren and the vice-presidency; movements in South Carohna and Georgia; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1832 Smith, John Spear. Montebello, [Md.] To Martin Van Sept. 14 Buren, [Rome, N. Y. ?] On rumors as to the origin of his opposition to John Quincy Adams and ad- hesion to Jackson. A. L. S. 2 p. 1832 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. Rome, N. Y. To C[hurchill] Sept. 15 C[aldom] Cambreleng, New York. Sending a communication for his reading; his own move- ments; the soundness of the body politic. A. L. S. 1 p. 1832 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren; Sept. 16 Auburn, N. Y. His own call for a report from Hagner on the interest bill; politics in the South; Edward Livingston to go to Paris ; the need of a good secretary of the Treasury; SUas Wright suggested, etc.; answering Van Buren' s letters of Aug. 29 and 31. A. L. S. 3 p. 1832 Van Buren, M[artin]. Oswego, [N. Y.] To Andrew Jack- Sept. 20 son, Washington. Coddington's claims to an ofiice; Throop's political conduct and sacrifices in the past; a suggestion as to his appointment to Ferguson's place in the New York Custom- house ; the claims of Ferguson's son and heredi- tary office; etc. A. L. S. 8 p. "Private." 1832 V[an] Rensselaer, S[tephen]. Albany, N. Y. To [Martin Sept. 22 Van Buren, Oswego ?] As to Van Buren's wish PAPERS OP MAKTIN VAN BUEEN 187 V[aii] Rensselaer, S[tephen] — Continued. to buy a bond of Philip [Van Rensselaer]; his own plan to divide his estate; the value of Van Buren's suggestions; his own non-participation in pohtics. A. L. S. 2 p. 1832 Central Hickory Club. Washington. Declaration of Sept. 29 principles. Broadside. (With: De Kraft to Van Buren, 1832, Dec. 6). 1832 Central Hickory Club. Washington. Constitution. Broad- [Bet. Sept. 29 side. (With: De Kraft to Van Buren, 1832, and Dec. 5] Dec. 5). 1832 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Washington. To Martin Van Sept. 30 Buren, New York. Bank influence in the Al- bany election; mihtia organization of followers advisable; bribery out of the question; attacks upon the President; Secretary Woodbury; the need of a partisan press in New York; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1832 Van Buren, Martin. Owasco, Cayuga Co., [N. Y.] To Oct. 4 Joseph H. Bryan and others, [Shocco Springs, N. C] Answering the inquiries, Aug. 25, of the Shocco Springs meeting as to his opinions on the protective system, internal improvement, the United States Bank, and nulhfication. Pamphlet. 5 p. (Page-numbers 2-7. Title: " Letter from Martin Van Buren in reply to the letter of a committee appointed at a public meeting held at Shocco Springs, North Carolina . . . Washington . . . Francis Preston Blair. 1834.") 1832 [Van Buren, Martin]. Owasco, [N. Y.] To [John Spear Oct. 6 Smith, Montebello,Md.] On the cause of his own opposition to John Quincy Adams ; denial of the report as to the offer of the mission to England by Adams. A. Df. 4 p. 1832 Gooch, C[laiborne] W. Airfield, [Va.] To C[hurchill] Oct. 9 C[aldom] Cambreleng, New York. Prospects of success in New York; the mischievous course of Barbour's friends in Virginia; the tariff and nul- lification feeling; agriculture and commerce; Bar- bour not to withdraw; articles in the [Richmond] Enquirer; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. (Mutilated.) 1832 Nicolson, John B. Frigate United States, Bay of Naples. Oct. 15 To Martin Van Buren, Albany. His confidence of Van Buren's election; settlement of claims 188 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS Nicolson, John B. — Continued. reached; a commercial treaty likely to result; the character of the American Navy in Europe ; the false economy of Congress; wages in the Navy; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. 1832 Butler, Benjamin F[ranklin. Albany]. "... Speech Oct. 18 ... [in support of Jackson and Van Buren's candidacy] at the great meeting at the Capitol, of which Simeon De Witt was chairman, Oct 18, 1832." 14 p. (In: Albany Argus — Extra, p. 1-14). 1832 Hagner, Peter. Treasury Department, Washington. To Oct. 20 [Andrew Jackson, Washington]. Eeport on the interest bill "of last session"; answering Jack- son's inquiry of [Sept.] 17. Copy. 4 p. 1832 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Oct. 23 Albany. His arrival at the capital; Van Buren to receive the vote of every state voting for Jackson, except South Carohna; the insane con- dition of the NuUifiers there; pohtics in the Southern states; approval of Van Buren's reply to the North Carolina Committee; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1832 Gratiot, C[harles]. Engineer Dept., Washington. To Oct. 27 [Andrew Jackson, Washington]. Eeport on the bill ' ' for the improvements of certain harbours and the navigation of certain rivers." Copy. 4 p.. 1832 Hunter, John. New Eochelle, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Oct. Buren, Albany. The Ward party; political news from other counties ; Hamilton's advice like that of the Opposition; his own candidacy. A. L. S. 3 p. "Confidential. To be delivered immediately." [1832] Butler, B[enjamin] F[ranklin]. New York. To Theodore Nov. 1 Dwight, [New York]. Answering queries put in the [New TorTe Daily Advertiser, Oct. 31] in re- gard to President Jackson's Indian policy. 5 p. (In: Albany Argus — extra, p. 15-19; following: Butler, Speech . . . 1832, Oct. 18). 1832 Mclane, L[ouis]. Washington. To M[artin] Van Buren, Nov. 1 [Albany ?] Appointing a meeting, as desired by the President. Transcript. 1 p. "Confiden- tial." PAPERS OP MARTIN VAN BUREN 189 1832 Kendall, Amos.' Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Nov. 2 Xew York. His hope to be able to congratulate Van Buren on victory; the future of the party; a majority wanted in the Senate; nullification a rallying issue ; the course of the Globe; the impor- tance of the Union; Van Buren the future leader of the party; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. 1832 Daniel, P[eter] V[ivian]. Kichmond, Va. To Martin Nov. 2 Van Buren, Albany. His wish to get reliable news of the New York election; the influence of money; the bad political situation of Virginia; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1832 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Nov. 3 [New York?]. Sending reports of Gratiot and Hagner, and asking Van Buren's views; how the Southern states will vote; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. "Private and confidential." 1832 McLane, Louis. Treasury Department, [Washington]. Nov. 6 To David Turner, Beaufort, S. C. Instructions in view of the nullification movement in South Carolina. D. S. 13 p. (With: Turner to Van Buren, 1840, June 3.) 1832 Democratic Committee of Philadelphia. Correspondence. Nov. 8-12 "Memorandum of proceedings . . ." Copy by Henry Dilwood Gilpin. 4 p. (Including min- utes of a meeting, Nov. 8, a letter of Henry Toland, etc., to the Central Committee, Nov. 8, reply of the Central Committee, Nov. 11, note, Nov. 12). 1832 Toland, Henry, and others. Philadelphia. To the Demo- Nov. 8 cratic Central Committee, [Harrisburg]. Asking the Committee to take the initiatory steps to- ward reorganizing the Harrisburg Convention in reference to the electoral vote for vice-president. Copy. 3 p. (In: Democratic Committee of Correspondence, 1832, Nov. 8-12). 1832 Kendall, Amos. Washington. To M[artin] Van Buren, Nov. 10 [New York ?] Good election news; confidence in results from Kentucky; the Nationals as a party; the nullification movement and its dangers; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1832 Democratic Central Committee, Harrisburg, [Pa.] (C. Nov. 11 Blythe, Chairman) . To H[enry] Toland and 190 LIBEARY OP CONGRESS Democratic Central Committee — Continued. others, [Philadelpliia]. Answering their letter of Nov. 8. Copy. 2 p. (In: Democratic Com- mittee of Correspondence, 1832, Nov. 8-12). 1832 Lynch, David, and E. J. Eoberts. Pittsburg, [Pa.] To Nov. 12 Henry Horn, Philadelphia. Circular on electors' vote for the vice-presidency. Broadside. 1832 Hoffman, Michael. Herkimer, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Nov. 12 Buren, Albany. Reasons for wishing a settle- ment of matters in controversy between New Jersey and New York; Wilkins's course in con- ference; the beneficial effect of anti-Masonry on Democratic organization; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1832 [Van Buren, Martin]. New York. To Andrew Jackson, Nov. 14 Washington. On the advisabihty of removing Barnard [Isaac Coxe Barnet ?] and the appoint- ment of CHnton in his stead. A. Df. 4 p. 1832 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Nov. 18 , [New York]. The Opposition scotched, but not dead; proceedings of the NuUifiers; the naval officer in New York and Hector Craig's claims; how party differences may be avoided ; provision for Throop; the Southern vote safe; etc; A. L. S. 4 p. "Confidential." 1832 Steenrod, Dan[ie]l. Wheehng, Va. To Martin Van Bu- Nov. 18 ren, Albany, "or wherever Mr. V. B. may be." Congratulations; efforts to defeat him in Virginia by Barbour's followers; the Western view of Van Buren as Jackson's successor; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1832 Throop, E[nos] T[hompson]. Owasco, [N. Y.] To Martin Nov. 18 Van Buren, [New York]. Porter's proposal to transfer his office to Throop; his own feelings; a suggestion of John A. Dix; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. [1832 [Van Buren, Martin. New York]. Notes on internal im- c. Nov. 18] provements. A. Df. 13 p. (Embodied, in part, in President Jackson's message, [Dec. 6, 1832], vetoing a bill for river and harbor improvement; also, in part, in Jackson's fourth annual message, Dec. 4, 1832). ■ A. Df. 18 p. (Indorsed by Martin Van Buren, Jr.: "S. L. Edmonds, Stratford, PAPEES OF MARTIN VAN BUEEN 191 [Van Buren, Alartin] — Continued. (Conn.) ; Improvement of Certain Harbours & rivers etc."; by Martin Van Buren: "For the message of Gen J.") [1832 [Van Buren, Martin? Albany?]. "The interest bill"; be- c. Nov. 18?] ing notes for President Jackson's message [Dec. 6, 1832] vetoing the [Act providing for the final settlement of the claims of states for interest on advances to the United States made during the last war]. Df. 3 p. 1832 Van Buren, M[artin]. New York. To [Andrew] Jack- Xov. 18 son, [Washington]. Sending suggestions on the internal improvements and interest biUs; cabinet arrangements; thfe Albany postmaster- ship; etc. A. L. S. 12 p. 1832 Anonymous. To [Francis Preston] Blair, [Washington]. Xov. 20 On the internal improvement bills of the last session of Congress. Printed; in the [North Carolina] Free Press. 3 columns. (Headed: "Conamunications. For the Free Press. To the Editor of the Glole.") Forsyth, John. Augusta, Ga. To Martin Van Buren, Albany. Congratulations on the New York election; pohtical events in Georgia; the nullifica- tion issue; officers; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. Buehler, H. Harrisburg, Pa. To Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook, N. Y. His efforts in support of the Democratic ticket; James Buchanan for the next vice-president; etc. [Van Buren, Martin]. Albany. To the RepubHcans of Monroe Co., N. Y. Reply to a resolution of the County Convention. A. Df. 4 p. Bennett, Ja[me]s Gordon. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Albany. Suspension of the [New Yorlc] Globe; a request for his indorsement for the con- sulship at Bremen. A. L. S. 1 p. -Throop, E[nos] T[hompson]. Auburn, [N. Y.] To [Mar- tin] Van Buren, [Albany]. His own mortifica- tion over the interpretation put on Porter's letter; advances of James W. Webb and his standing in the party; Van Buren's strength; a mail contract; etc. A. L. S. 8 p. 1832 Nov. 23 1832 Nov. 23 1832 Nov 28 1832 Nov. 30 1832 Nov. 30 192 LIBEABY OF CONGRESS 1832 Hoyt, J[esse]. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, [Al- Dbc. 1 bany]. Answering inquiries as to the character of an associate. A. L. S. 8 p. 1832 Albany Argus. "Great democratic festival at Tammany Deo. 4 Hall;" an account of a dinner in honor of Van Buren, reprinted from the New York Standard. Chpping. 3 columns. (With- Van Buren to Jackson, 1832, Dec. 5). 1832 Vaa Schaick, M[yndert]. New York. To Martin Van Dec. 4 Buren, Albany. An explanation of his own poUtical attitude. A. L. S. 2 p. 1832 Van Buren, M[artia]. Albany. To Andrew Jackson, Dec. 5 Washington. Sending a corrected account of the Tammany meeting; how the vote is going, etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1832 Cameron, Simon. Middletown, Pa. To Martin Van Bu- Dec. 5 ren, Washington. On Samuel McKean s attack; the insincerity of the support of Jackson by McKean, Ingham, and the Calhoun "junto" in Pennsylvania; forecast as to party re-organiza- tion in Pennsylvania; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1832 De Kraflt, E[dward]. Washington. To Martin Van Dec. 5 Buren, Albany. Notification of election to hon- orary membership in the Central Hickory Club of Washington; sending the Declaration of Prin- ciples and Constitution. L. S. 1 p. 1832 Cambreleng, CUiurchiU] C[aldom]. Washington. To Deo. 5 M[artin] Van Buren, Albany. Suggestions for answer to an inclosed letter in regard to an ap- pointment; the military funeral of the South Carolina nullification leaders; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1832 Hoffman, Michael. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Dec. 7 Albany. His own reputation; the situation in South Carolina; plottings on the tariff; a good senator wanted; iniquities of the tariff; a just rule of taxation; the character of Gov. Hamilton; civil war and the militia; what nullification really means; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. "Confidential." 1832 Hoffman, Michael. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Dec. 9 Albany. The House committees; membership of the Ways and Means Committee; other ap- pointments; his own poor opinion of the House as a body; the South Carolina affair; the dehcate PAPEBS OF MARTIN VAN BUEEN 193 Hoffman, Michael — Continued. position of Winfield Scott; Root's opinion of nullification as revolution; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Confidential." 1832 Evans, Benj[ami]n. Harrisburg, [Pa.] To Martin Van Dec. 10 Buren, New York [forwarded to Albany]. The conduct of the twelve electors in voting for Wil- kins; the senatorship; his own desire for the Leghorn consulate; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1832 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Dec. 10 [Albany]. Marcy's departure without leaving a recommendation of Throop; Poindexter and the Senate; sending the proclamation [on South CaroUna affairs]; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. [1832 C[ambreleng], C[hurchill] C[aldom. Washington]. To Bet. Dec. 10 [Martin Van Buren, Albany ?] The Secretary's ^"•J 18] ^^j. ^itjj the [United States] Bank; the Procla- mation, [1832, Dec. 10]; its appeal to the people's good sense, despite its defect; the permanence of the Union; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1832 Overton, John. Nashville. To Martin Van Buren, [Al- Dec. 12 bany]. The need of unanimity to develop useful effects of Republicanism in New York; Van Bu- ren as Jackson's successor; the importance of New York to the Union; the influence of the South; his own anxiety for the Union; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private." 1832 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Dec. 15 [Albany]. The Proclamation; the Nullifiers; waiting for the action of the South CaroUna Assembly; a special message outlined; the Union to be preserved; acknowledgment of an in- closure [on Jackson's life]; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1832 Benton, Thomas H[art]. Washington. To [Martin] Van Dec. 16 Buren, Albany. The party majority in Mis- souri; difficulties in Southern affairs; reduction of the tariff; the question of a called session ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1832 Hoffman, Michael. House of Representatives, Washing- Dec. 18 ton. To A[zariah] C[utting] Flagg, [Albany]. South Carolinian events ; the Nullifiers' informa- 40803°— 10 ^13 194 " LIBRARY OF CONGRESS Hoffman, Michael— Continued. tion of what Happens in other states; what will be their poUcy; the public lands; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1832 [Van Buren, Martin]. Albany. To [John] Forsyth, Dec. 18 [Washington]. Sending a petition, etc., [for the pardon of Samuel Worcester and Elizur Butler], missionaries in the Cherokee, country, to be iov-r warded to Gov. Lumpkin. A. Df. 2 p. 1832 Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom]. Washington. To M[ar- Dec. 18 tin] Van Buren, Albany. The weakness and the happy effect of the Proclamation; the political speculations of the Montesquieu of the Cabinet [Edward Livingston]; tariff schemes; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1832 Hoffman, Michael. House of Representatives, Washing- Dec. 19 ton. To A[zariah] C[utting] Flagg, [Albany]. War with South Carolina and Buenos Ayres; the tariff; the song of peace a delusion; Webster and Clay; the signature of Governor Throop's recom- mendation by part of the New York delegation; etc. 1832 Van Buren, M[artin]. Albany. To [Andrew Jackson, Dec. 22 Washington]. Inclosing a letter to Forsyth and one from Smith Van Buren; the course of New York outlined in the Argus [of Dec. 22] ; states' rights in the proclamation ; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1832 Van Buren, M[artin]. Albany. To E[dward] De Krafft, I^Ec. 23 [Washington]. Acknowledging the notice [Dec. 5] of election to honorary membership in the Central Hickory Club of Washington. A. L. S. 2 p. 1832 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, ^^°' 2^ Albany. As to the appointment of a minister to Mexico; Nullifiers in the Virginia Assembly; danger to the Union; etc.; answering Vain Bu- ren's letter of [Dec] 19. A. L. S. 4 p. ■ Transcript. 4 p. . Transcript. 4 p. 1832 Smith, S[amuel]. Washington. To M[artin] Van Buren, ^^^- 23 [Albany]. The President's tender of an office; his own wish to leave public life to his own satis- faction; his pubhc service. A. L. S. 3 p. PAPERS OF MABTIN VAN BUEEN 195 1832 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Dec. 25 Albany. Sending OA'erton's letter; Poinsett's belief that force must be exerted against the NuUifiers ; measures to be adopted if treason ap- pears; the absurdity of the Virginia doctrine de- monstrated; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1832 Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom]. Washington. To I'ec. 26 ]\I[artin] Van Buren, [Albany]. Communicating a message from Col. W. S. Archer; Virginia's inability to accept the President's proclamation on nullification; the course of the Albany Argus; Broadnax's politics; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1832 Van Bnren, M[artin]. Albany. To Andrew Jackson, Dec. 27 Washington. No faltering; his own doubt of what constitutes treason; advice as to resting upon the execution of the laws; his own "cau- tion"; doctrinal points of the Proclamation; South Carolina not to secede, but to ask the intercession of Virginia; etc. A. L. S. 8 p. 1832 Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom]. Washington. To Dec. 29 M[artin] Van Buren, Albany. Gen. Speight's wish for Van Buren's arrival on Jan. 26, the an- niversary of the rejection; Clay, Calhoun, and the tariflF; a characterization of the bill; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1832 Forsyth, John. Washington. To M[artin] Van Buren, Dec. 30 [Albany]. Dr. Holt's curious conduct ; Smith's inabihty to succeed ; his own relations in matters of office; debts; choice between ambition and prudence; disinclination to leave the Senate.. A. L. S. 4 p. [1832?] Scholten, P. van. To [Martin Van Buren, Washington]. On reciprocity between the [Danish] West Indies and the United States; reduction of the sugar duty; cholera; etc. Ij. S. 3 p. (Fragment). [1832?] [Van Buren, Martin]. Defence of the Administration's action resulting in Van Buren's rejection as minister to England. A. Df. 1-18 p. [1832?] Van Buren, Martin. On the dissolution of the last Cabi- net. A. Df. 4 p. (Incomplete). 1833 Irving, Washington. Washington. To Martin Van Bu- Jan. 2 ren, Albany. On the rumor that [James Kirke] Paulding is to be displaced as navy agent in 196 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS Irving, Washington — Continued. favor of Vanderpoel; Paulding's character and services; a pursership for Theodore Irving; con- gratulations; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1833 Eaton, J[ohn] H[enry]. Washington. To Martin V[an] Jan. 2 Buren, New York. Gouverneur's post-office to be taken from him; Smith's desire for the place; nullification and the tariff; diffidence and mod- esty out of date. A. L. S. 3 p. 1833 Kane, E[lias] K[ent]. Senate Chamber, Washington. To" Jan. 2 Martin Van Buren, [Albany]. His own con- fidence in Smith not so great as Eaton's; oppo- sition to Van Buren; answering Van Buren's letter of [Dec] 28, [1832]. A. L. S. 3 p. 1833 Hall, Tho[ma]s H. House of Representatives, [Washing- Jan. 2 ton]. To Martin Van Buren, Albany. Ap- proval of the President's course; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1833 Hoffman, Michael. Washington. To A[zariah] C[utting] Jan. 4 Flagg, [Albany]. Plots against Van Buren; at- tempt to destroy him in the South; nullification and the tariff; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1833 H[amilton], J[ames] A[lexander]. New York. To Martin Jan. 6 Van Buren, Albany. His own pleasure in the Governor's message; approval of the President's proclamation and his ideas on the origin and nature of the government; the idea of states' rights examined ; Mrs. Dunn and Miss Gardenier in real want; their brother's need of an office; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1833 Van Buren, M[artin]. Albany. To A[ndrew] Jackson, Jan. 9 Washington. Introducing Silas Wright [United States senator]-elect ; recommending him strongly to Jackson's confidence ; his own intention to be in Washington early in March; the bad position of the Nullifiers; the appointment of De Witt; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1833 King, WiUiam R[ufus]. Washington. To Martin Van Jan. 9 Buren, Albany. Marcy should Lave said some- thing on the tariff; danger of the defeat of the pending bill; Calhoun " a dead cock in the pit" • etc. A. L. S. 2 p. PAPERS OF MAETIN VAN BUREN 197 1833 Haywood, William H[enry], Jr. Newbern,N.C. ToMar- Jan. 10 tin Van Buren, Albany. Nullification and the Democratic party; representation and the North Carolina Constitution; asking his advice on amending; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1833 Dickerson, M[alilon]. Washington. To M[artin] Van Jan. 11 Buren, Albany. The tariff before the House; political considerations; the question of revenue; McLane's mischievous agency; victory gained by Jackson's popularity; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. 1833 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Jan. 13 [Albany]. His own favorable impression of Silas Wright ; no reason for alarm at what he hears of the Nullifiers; his own intention to protect with firnmess the citizen and the officer in performance of his duty; the need of Congress's giving ade- quate powers to officers; the Government not to be weakened at home or abroad. A. L. S. 4 p. "Private." 1833 Wright, Silas, Jr. Albany [i. e., Washington]. To Martin Jan. 13 Van Buren, Albany. The President's anxious wish for action on nullification by the New York Legislature; South Carolina to resort to force; Scott's belief that bloodshed will result; little prospect of the tariff bill's passing the House without serious modification; his own wish to know if Verplanck's bill should pass; the need of advice in this crisis; gossip concerning Clay and Calhoun; the President's firmness; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. 1833 H[amilton], J[ames] Alexander]. New York. To Martin Jan. 15 Van Buren, Albany. An error in reading his wTiting ; Sullivan's application for an office ; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1833 Benton, Thomas H[art]. Washington. To P^Iartin Van Jan. 16 Buren, Albany]. His own gratification that Van Buren is ' ' engaged on a work ' ' ; personal matters ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1833 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Jan. 25 [Albany]. Inquiry as to the reasons for the New York Ijegislature's silence at this juncture ; evidence that Virginia sentiment is against nul- lification ; Andrew Stevenson's answer to Thomas 198 LIBEAEY OF CONGRESS Jackson, Andrew — Continued. Eitchie; Floyd's message; efforts to injure Van Buren; his own intention to act firmly against South Carolina; Wild's action on the tariff bill; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Confidential." 1833 Van Buren, M[artin]. Albany. To C[hurchill] C[aldom] Jan. 25 Cambreleng, [Washington]. Efforts to have Al- bany made a port of entry; a friendly message forWUliam S. Archer; the Committee on Federal Relations to report soon; personal messages ; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1833 Wright, Silas, Jr. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Jan. 29 [Albany]. His own course on the tariff; the Al- bany meeting and Marcy's bad judgment; sup- port of the Administration; etc.; answering Van Buren's letter of [Jan.] 22. A.L.S. 4p. "Con- fidential." 1833 [Van Buren, Martin. Albany]. To [Silas] Wright, [Wash- FisB- 4 ington]. The State Legislature's action on the tariff; politics and the feelings of the South; his own interests; a revenue tariff; the presidential question; etc. A. Df. 10 p. 1833 Mclean, John. Washington. To Samuel D[elucenna] Feb. 4 Ingham, New Hope, Pennsylvania. Will be gratified by receiving the support of Peimsylva- nia; Van Buren and Clay in Ohio; his own in- ability to explain the movement for Cass; the anti-Masons; the Convention and nominations; the activity of office-holders ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1833 Vail, A[aron]. London. To [Martin Van Buren, Al- ^^^■5 bany]. Van Buren's revenge on his enemies; general approval of the President's proclamation on South Carolina; admiration of Jackson; Vaughan to return to Washington ; his own posi- tion and wishes; Cubitt as a servant; etc. A. L. S. 7 p. 1833 Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom]. Washington. To M[ar- ^^^■^ tin] Van Buren, Albany. His own strong ap- proval of "the Eeport [of Louis McLane, Secre- tary of the Treasury Dec. 5, 1832?]"; the tariff bills of the last and the present session unfavor- able to New York; uncertairity of the fate of the present bill; South Carolina's actions embar- PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 199 Cambreleng, C[hurchiU] C[aldom] — Continued. rassed by the President's message ; the support of the Administration by its enemies ; Clay's land bill; etc. A. L. S. 7 p. 1833 Van Bnren, M[artin]. Albany. To Andrew Jackson, Feb. 6 Washington. Sending Forsyth's letter; sug- gesting Meigs of New York as a commissioner under the Treaty with Naples; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. "Private." [1833] Maroy, W[ilham] L[eamed]. Albany. To Martin Van Feb. 13 Van Buren, New York. Thanks for friendly sug- gestions; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. [1833?] Benton, Thomas H[art]. Senate Chamber, [Washington]. Feb. 16 To Martin Van Buren, [New York]. Urging Van Buren's prompt return; the political situation; the defeat of Administration measures; the pending South Carolina bill; the senatorial elec- tion ia Virginia and Tyler's chances; etc. A. L. S. 2. p. 1833 Van Bnren, M[artin]. New York. To SUas Wright, [Jr.], Feb. 20 Washington. His own intention to be in Wash- ington soon; Blair's disappointment; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1833 Van Buren, M[artin]. New York. To Andrew Jackson, Feb. 20 Washington. Inclosing the governor's [mes- sage?]; the tariff bill as a cure; the declaration of Governor Hayne; popular opposition to an array of force; Blair and his disappointment; etc. A. L. S. 8 p. [1833 [Morning Courier and New Y]ork En[quirer. New York]. Feb. 21-25] Editorials: [1. Feb. 25]: The Executive's treat- ment of Tobias Watkms; [2] Feb. 21 : The editor's reasons for not publishing an article by "Pub- licus;" his attitude toward President Jackson. Clippings. [1833 [Stevenson, Andrew. Washington]. Notes on the Presi- Feb. 26] dent's power to use mUitary force. Df. and clip- pings from the [Statutes at Large]. 4 p. (In- dorsed by Francis Preston Blair: "Globe, 26 Feby 1833"). 1833 Macon, Nath[anie]l. Buck Spring, [N, C] To Martin Mar. 2 Van Buren, Washington. New York's utter- ances on the act of South Carolina; his own be- 200 LIBRARY or CONGRESS Macon, Nath[anie]l — Continued. lief that a state can leave the Union at pleasure; causes of the ruin of the South; etc. A. L. S. 1833 Holmes, Gab[rie]l, and P. W. Fanning. Resolutions Mab. 12 adopted at a town meeting, indorsing the Fed- eral Administration. D. S. 4 p. [1833 Parker, Eich[ar]d E[Uiott]. Snickersville, [Va.] To Mar- Mar. 21] tin Van Buren, [Washington]. Perrin Washing- ton and a clerkship; Jackson's [South Carolina] proclamation; the new tariff; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1833 Bennett, J[ames] G[ordon]. Philadelphia. To Martin Mab. 22 Van Buren, [Washington]. The necessity of winning the support of the Sutherland people; hostihty among leaders of faction in the party; his own friends not politicians; a plan of cam- paign; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. "Private." 1833 Slidell, John. New Orleans. To Martin Van Buren, Mar. 27 [Washington]. His own dismissal from office; the political consequences unless corrected; Gor- don's influence; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. [1833 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. To WiUiam H[enry] Mar. 7] Haywood, Jr., [Newbern, N. C] As to amending the State Constitution; answering Haywood's letter of Jan. 10. A. Df. 4 p. 1833 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To C[hurchill] C[al- Ape. 2 dom] Cambreleng, [New York]. The removal of Craven and the appointment of Spicer postponed; his own concurrence in the decision of the Presi- dent. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private." (Appended is a note by Cambreleng dated June 6, 1833). 1833 Elmendorf, L[ucas]. Albany. To M[artin] V[an] Buren, Apr. 8 [Washington]. President Jackson and the public land law. A. L. S. 3 p. 1833 Anonymous. Charleston. To Martin Van Buren, Wash- Apr- 14 ington [forwarded to New York]. Van Buren certain to be the next president; nothing to be expected from the South; [T. S. Colburn] recom- mended for postmaster at Charleston. 2 p. 1833 Cass, Lew[is]. Washington. To M[artin] Van Buren, Apk- 15 [Philadelphia ?] Friendly letter. A. L. S. 1 p. 1833 Stebbins, C. Albany, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Buren, Apr. 17 Washington [forwarded to Philadelpliia]. Much PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 201 Stebbins, C. — Continued. sensibility in New York on the removal of the deposits and selection of deposit banlcs; the privilege of the Manhattan bank; other institu- tions under State control ; a combination of banks better. A. L. S. 5 p. 1833 Van Buren, Martin. Philadelphia. To [John] Shdell, Ajr. 20 [New Orleans]. His removal explained by the President ; no unfriendly feeUngs towards Shdell. A. Df. 3 p. 1833 Van Buren j M[artin]. Philadelphia. To Andrew Jackson, Apr. 21 [Washington]. Sending a letter from [C. Steb- bins], one of the New York bank commissioners; other letters ; complaints of Forsyth ; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1833 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To M[artin] Van Buren, Apr. 25 [Philadelphia]. The death of Judge Overton; Elmendorf's suggestions to be rejected; Forsyth; Clay's tariff and the duties on French brandies; diplomatic appointments; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1833 Whitney, R. M. Washington. To [Andrew Jackson, Apr. 30 Washington]. On the transfer of the pubHc de- posits from the Bank of the United States and its branches to state banks. A. D. S. 23 p. [1833 Haywood, William H[enry, Jr. [Raleigh], N. C. To Mar- Apr. ?] tin Van Buren, [Washington, forwarded to New York]. His own retirement from service in the State Legislature; the proposed change in the State Constitution on representation; his own request for advice [Jan. 10]; party suspicions • aroused by Van Buren's replying; his own wish to use letters in his defence; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. 1833 Van Buren, Martin. New York To William H[enry] Mat 1 Haywood, Jr., [Raleigh, N. C] Giving his con- sent to the proposed use of his letters; his own lack of success in silencing slanders against him- self; etc. A. Df. 2 p. 1833 Van Bnren, M[artin]. New York. To Andrew Jackson, May 2 Washington. As to a carriage for the President; a review for the " Ohhe"; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1833 Van Buren, M[artin]. New York. To [Andrew Jackson, May 7 Washington]. Introducing Mr. Van Schaick, [of New York]. A. L. S. 1 p. 202 LIBEARY OF CONGRESS 1833 Van Buren, M[artin]. New York. To Andrew Jackson, May 9 Washington. Excitement caused by the insult to the President by Eandolph; the iasincerity of King and Sutherland in support of the Admin- istration. A. L. S. 4 p. 1833 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, May 12 [New York]. The insult by Lieut. Eandolph; his own regret at not being prepared for the attack; Sutherland's course; his own health; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1833 Allen, Sam[uel] CQesson]. Northfield, Mass. To Martin May 13 Van Buren, New York [forwarded to Albany]. His pleasure at learning that the President and Van Buren will visit New England; poUtical division and strong sentiment of equahty; the President's course towards banks approved; his own relations with Van Buren while in Congress; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1833 Van Buren, M[artin]. New York. To Andrew Jackson, May 16 [Washington]. His regret to hear of Jackson's bad health; the proposed visit to New York and preparation for reception; Sutherland's attitude; "the last article in the Globe"; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. 1833 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, May. 19 [New York]. His health and proposed visit to New York; Randolph's insult not defended; the strange opinion of the Virginia judiciary ; a guard for the President; personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. « 1833 Randolph, John, [of Roanoke]. Estate. Certificates by May 24 Isaac Parish, Francis West, Jr., and Edmund Badger, Philadelphia, relative to the wiU of John Randolph, with special reference .to the manu- mission of the slave John. Copy. 5 p. 1833 Van Buren, M[artin]. New York. To Andrew Jackson, May 25 Washington. Advice as to his visit to New York; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1833 Tillingliast, WiUiam I., and others. Providence, R. I. May 31 To Martin Van Buren, [New York?] Proceed- ings of a meeting on suffrage in Rhode Island, [Providence], Apr. 19, [1833]. D. S. 3 p. PAPEES OF MABTIN VAN BUEEN 203 1833 Van Buren, A[brahain]. Washington. To Martin Van June 3 Buren, [New York]. The death of John Ran- dolph; his last opinions on Van Buren and Jack- son; the President to be able to make his tour; house decoration; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1833 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, June 6 [New York]. His departure to-day for Philadel- phia; plansof his journey; ill-health and need of rest; the Bank and the change of deposits; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. "Private." 1833 Croswell, Edwin. Albany. To M[artin] Van Buren, June 7 [New York]. As to Crabb's letter; no confi- dence in James G. Bennett, Webb, or Sutherland. A. L. S. 2 p. 1833 Kendall, Amos. Baltimore. To M[artin] Van Buren, June 9 New York. The President's determination to remove the pubhc deposits from the United States Bank; questions as to the manner of re- moval; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. "Confidential." 1833 Van Buren, M[artin]. New York. To John Van Buren, June 10 [Albany]. Direction not to draw on him for money. A. L. S. 1 p. 1833 Van Bnren, A[braham]. Washington. To M[artin] Van June 12 Buren, [New York]. General Jessup and his friends' wish to know of Van Buren's treatment of De Witt Clinton; Jessup's view of the matter; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1833 Evans, Benjamin. Harrisburg, [Pa.] To Martin Van Bu- JuNE 26 ren, [New York]. His own persecution by Sam- uel McKean; removal from office; the journal- istic activity of Samuel D. Ingham; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1833 McClary, Silas C. Radnor, [Ohio]. To Martin Van Bu- JuNE 28 ren, Washington. Political parties almost ex- tinct in his section; inquiry if Van Buren is to be a presidential candidate in 1836; etc. A. L. S. Ip. 1833 Foster, WilHam. Boston. To Martin Van Buren, Al- JuNE 30 bany [forwarded to Washington]. His Repub- lican principles; the free trade party; the true pohcy of New York; John Quincy Adams; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. 204 LIBEAEY OF CONGEESS 1833 T[uthill], L[ouisa] C. New Haven, [Conn.] To Martin July 2 Van Buren, Albany. Offering to marry Jackson. 2 p. "Private." (A forgery. See Tuthill to Van Buren, August 8). 1833 Barry, Wplliam] T[aylor]. Cincinnati. To Martin Van July 7 Buren, Albany. Pestilence in Kentucky; public interest in the President; the reception given to Daniel Webster by Jackson's friends ; the general opinion that Jackson has preserved the Union; attitude towards Van Buren; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. 1833 Rives, W[illiam] C[abeU]. Castle Hill, [Va.] To M[artin] July 11 Van Buren, [New York]. Introducing Mr. Niles and recommending him for the consulate at Paris; politics in the Old Dominion; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1833 Poinsett, J[oel] E[oberts]. Charleston, [S. C] To Martin July 12 Van Buren, New York [forwarded to Washington, thence to Albany]. Quarrels in the dominant party; a navy yard in the harbor would help to heal differences; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1833 Emery, Isaac. Boston. To Martin Van Buren, Kinder- JuLY 13 hook, N. Y. Van Buren's letter to Indiana; political results in Maine; the Democracy of the Bay State sound to the core; appointments in the Boston Custom-house; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1833 Cameron, Simon. Middletown, [Pa.] To John A[dams] July 17 Dix, Albany. Pennsylvania politics not under- stood outside of the State ; outline of the political history of the State; Governor Wolf; the press on a convention; what is said of Van Buren; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1833 Van Buren, M[artin]. Albany. To Andrew Jackson, July 22 Washington. The loss of General John Coffee; advice to remain at the Rip Eaps till the recovery of his health; letters inclosed; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1833 Van Buren, M[artm]. Albany. To C[hurchiU] C[aldom] July 22 Cambreleng, Saratoga Springs. New York city very disagreeable; his own plan to visit Saratoga Springs; quarters he would wish; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1833 Hatch, W[iUia]m S. Cincinnati. To Martin Van Buren, ■^""^^ 2^ [Albany]. The reorganization of the Cincinnati RepuUican; the new order favorable to Van Buren; an early nomination proposed; the in- PAPEBS OF MARTIN VAN BUHEN 205 Hatch, W[illia]m S. — Continued. fluence of the paper; the question of a national bank; a request for Van Buren's views; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. 1833 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, JtiLT24 [Albany]. Waiting to be taken to the Rip Raps; the removal of the deposits; his own doubts of the Cabinet's support; a request for Van Buren's views on announcing the removal; his own wish not to commit Van Buren as his successor; Coffee's death; the land bill; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. "Private." 1833 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, July 25 Albany. Returning the confidential letter from [Louisa C. TuthiU, July 2]; declining marriage. A. L. S. 2 p. 1833 Forsyth, John. Georgetown, [D. C] To [Martin Van July 25 Buren, New York]. Hatfield and an office; his own Northern trip and economy; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1833 Jackson, Andrew. Rip Raps, [Va.] To Martin Van Bu- Jt7i,y27 ren, Albany. His situation at the Rip Raps; a conununication from Francis P. Blair con- cerning. McKean's attack on Van Buren; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. (Blair's statement inclosed. A. D. 1 p.) 1833 Van Buren, M[artin]. Albany. To Andrew Jackson, [Rip Jtoy 29 Raps]. Acknowledging Jackson's reply [July 25], to [Louisa C. TuthiU] ; his own wish to see Wright before giving an opinion on removing the deposits; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. "Private." 1833 Jackson, Andrew. Rip Raps, [Va.] To Martin Van Buren, JtTLY 30 [Albany]. His reasons for withholding assent from Clay's land bill; his engrossment in the Bank question; his health improved; Livingston should be at Paris; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1833 Forsyth, John. Georgetown, [D. C] To Martin Van Aug. 4 Buren, Saratoga Springs. As to the Russian mission; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1833 Bennett, J[ames] G[ordon]. Philadelphia. To M[artiQ] Aug. 6 Van Buren, [Albany]. Convention experiences in New York; politics in Pennsylvania; accusa- tions against himself; need of aid. A. L. S. 3 p. 206 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1833 Van Buren, M[artiii]. Saratoga Springs, [N. Y.] To An- Atjg. 6 drew Jackson, [Rip Raps ?] McKean's pretences; John Slidell's displacement and desired vindica- tion; Smith to go to Paris with Livingston; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. 1833 Tuthill, Louisa C. New Haven, Conn. To Martin Van Aug. 8 Buren, Albany. Denouncing as a forgery the letter written in her name [July 2]. A. L. S. 2 p. 1833 Van Buren, M[artin]. Saratoga Springs, [N. Y.] To An- Aro. 8 drew Jackson, [Rip Raps]. Sending Forsyth's letter [Aug. 4]; the mission to Russia; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1833 Jackson, Andrew. Rip Raps, [Va.] To Martin Van Bu- Atjg. 12 ren, [Saratoga Springs]. Sending a draft of his views on removing the deposits; grounds on which the action is based; the expense account of the Bank to be examined; the Secretary of the Treasury urged to put an end to the agency of the Bank; his own determination to use his powers to remove; Taney to give an opinion; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. "Private." 1833 Smith, 0[liver] H[ampton]. Coimersville, Indiana. To Atjg. 13 Churchill C[aldom] Cambreleng, New York. His own determination to support Van Buren for the Presidency; the strength of the McLean follow- ing. A. L. S. 1 p. 1833 Smith, 0[liver] H[ampton]. Connersville, Ind. To Mar- ^™- 14 tin Van Buren, Washington, [forwarded to Al- bany]. His own defeat by General McCarty, who will go for McLean; will be glad to corre- spond confidentially. A. L. S. 1 p. [1833] [Jackson, Andrew]. Rip Raps, [Va.] To [Martin Van ^^"^•16 Buren, Albany?] The mission to Russia; Mc- Lane, Duane, Taney, and the removal of the de- posits; A. Df. 2 p. (Incomplete). " • A. L. 3 p. (Signature cut away) . 1833 Whitney, R. M. Philadelphia. To M[artin] Van Buren, ^"^•^^ [Saratoga]. The conduct of the Bank of the United States; private account of the President. A. L. S. 4 p. "Confidential." 1833 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Rip Raps, [Va.] To Martin ^'°^- ^'^ Van Buren, [Saratoga]. Bad news from Moore; PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 207 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston] — Continued. the success of the Bank; time for removing the deposits; McLane and the Bank; Duane's posi- tion; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1833 Palmyra (Mo.) Courier. "Using up a demagogue" Aug. 17 [Birch]. Reprint; in the Missouri Intelligencer and Boon's Lich Advertiser, August 17, 1833. Clipping. 3 columns. 1833 Law, John. Vincennes, Ind. To Martin Van Buren, Aug. 20 Washington. Offering his influence to win the Presidency; efforts of McLean and Richard M. Johnson to forestall opinion; favors a conven- tion; the Methodist influence; communications for publication. A. L. S. 4 p. 1833 Jackson, Andrew. Rip Raps, [Va.] To Martin Van Bu- AxjG. 20 ren, [Saratoga]. Communicating an extract of a letter from a United States Bank director; bills for printing and secret service; the Bank not a safe depositary for government money; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private." 1833 Harries, Abner. Centerville, Ind. To Martin Van Buren, Sept. 3 Washington [forwarded to Kinderhook]. The presidency; claims 6f Van Buren and McLean; the attitude of the Clay men; a State conven- tion; the need of a good newspaper; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1833 [Van Buren, Martin]. Albany. To Andrew Jackson, Sept. 4 Washington. Views upon the deposits; various plans to be considered; what Congress can do; reasons for and against action by January 1; etc. A. L. 12 p. 1833 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Sept. 8 Albany. What is shown by the report of the government directors of the Bank; evil results of continuing deposits; the need of taking action before the meeting of Congress; McLane's ad- vice ; the precedent of Wilham H. Crawford ; his own hope for Van Buren's support; date of the change; a cause worthy of himself; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. "Private." 1833 Campbell, L. D. Hamilton, Ohio. To Martin Van Sept. 9 Buren, Washington [forwarded to Albany and 208 LIBRARY OP CONGRESS Campbell, L. D. — Continued. Kinderhook]. Inquiring as to Van Buren's candidacy and a subsidy for the writer's newspaper. A. L. S. 1 p- . 1833 [Van Buren, Martin]. Kinderhook, [N. Y.] To [Andrew Sept. 11 Jackson], Washington. His own non-concur- rence in McLane's suggestion; the power of Congress in the matter; the date of change; promise of support. Copy (extract). 3 p. 1833 Vail, A[aron]. London. To [Martin Van Buren, Kinder- Sbpt. 14 hook? N. Y.] Sending chintz and lining; as to announcing the removal of the deposits; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1833 Chandler, John. Portland, Me. To Martin Van Buren, Sept. 14 Albany. The State elections; the character of F. O. J. Smith, member of Congress elect; his own rejoicing at the defeat of Clay's schemes; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1833 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Sept. 15 [Kinderhook ?] The deposits to be removed at an early day; delay perplexing when promptness is a duty; the Cabinet on the matter; his own pain at William J. Duane's course. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private." 1833 Dillinghani, Geo[rge] W. Columbus, Ga. To Martin Van Sept. 16 Buren, Albany. The Government and the Creek Indians; influences at work; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1833 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Sem. 19 [New York?] The deposits to be removed on October 1, by executive order; Duane consider- ing; Taney a sterling man ; attacks upon Kendall; Bennett bought by the Bank ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1833 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Sept. 22 [New York ?] The Glohe to give his reasons for removing the deposits; Duane's offensive paper; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private." 1833 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, ^^^■'^ 2^ [New York ?] Duane dismissed; reasons for this action; Taney in his place; keen disappointment in Duane; an attorney-general wanted ; themes- sage begun. A. L. S. 4 p. "Private." 1833 Bennett, James Gordon. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Sept. 25 Buren, New York. The removal of deposits a PAPERS OF MAHTIN VAN BUREN 209 Bennett, James Gordon — Continued. plot to get rid of Duane and defeat Van Buren; Kendall the arch plotter; a meeting of Tammany Hall ; Kentucky and the Frankfort Argus; plans of "Dick" Johnson; the need of taking some action; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. 1833 Van Bnren, M[artin]. New York. To Andrew Jackson Sept. 26 Washington. Washington Irving to present the letter; approval of Jackson's statement on re- moving the deposits; general appreciation of it; no haste in appointing a new attorney-general; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1833 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Sept. 26 [New York]. Three banks in New York selected by Taney; one more desired; instructions to be issued this day; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. "Private." 1833 Bennett, Ja[me]s G[ordonJ. Philadelphia. To Martin Sept. 27 Van Buren, [New York]. Kendall plotting to defeat the nomination of Van Buren; signs of abandonment by Federal officials; Kendall's let- ters; Kichard M. Johnson. A. L. S. 2 p. 1833 Van Bnren, M[artin]. New York. To [Andrew Jackson, Sept. 28 Washington]. As to an additional bank in New York; Col. Canonge's wish to be auctioneer; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1833 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Sept. 29 [New York]. Gratified at approval of his course; the G^ZoJe's explanation of the proclamation; the case of Judge Buffin; his own wish for Van Bu- ren to come to Washington; Taney a host; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private." 1833 Van Bnren, M[artin]. New York. To Andrew Jackson^ Oct. 2 Washington. Jackson's illness due to coal fires; tactics of the opposition; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1833 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Oct. 5 [New York]. The Bank now under checkmate; Biddle's plan to destroy the state banks defeated; nothing to fear; Van Buren invited to the Presi- dent's House; the message to Congress; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. "Private." [1833 Bennett, Ja[me]s G[ordon]. Philadelphia. To Martin Oct. 5] Van Buren, [New York]. Success assured; Kendall's plans for R. M. Johnson; rejoicing over 40803°— 10 14 210 LIBEARY OF CONGRESS Bennett, Ja[me]s G[ordon] — Continued. his own strength; the Glohe's abuse of himself as a Bank man; his own wish for a letter for the Hicksite Quakers; the Globe^s charges against Duane; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1833 [Van Buren, Martin]. New York. To [L. D. Campbell, Oct. 6 Hamilton, Ohio]. Reasons for not giving the pecuniary aid desired; purity of the press needed. A. Df. 2 p. 1833 Stafford, Spencer. Albany. To M[artui] Van Buren, Oct. 6 [New York]. The rise of great men with wishes to be fulfilled; De Witt Clinton and a farmer; the career of Knower; "the three great men's" advocacy of Jackson p,nd opposition to Van Buren; a word of warning; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. "... Confidential." 1833 ' Van Buren, M[artin]. New York. To [Andrew] Jackson, Oct. 12 [Washington]. Congratulations on the elections; acceptance of his invitation; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1833 H[amilton], J[ames] AClexander]. New York. To [Martin Oct. 29 Van Buren], Washington. His own serious ill- ness; a plan to make a short tour; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1833 Ellsworth, Henry L[eavitt]. Fort Leavenworth, Mo. Nov. 8 To Martin Van Buren, Washington. His own success in Indian treaties; his plan of locating Indians wise and will prove successful; his wish to be superintendent; political matters; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private." 1833 Bennett, Ja[me]s Gordon. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Nov. 9 Buren, Washington. McKean for the Senate; surprise that the Globe should support him; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1833 Carroll, W[illia]m. Nashville. To Martin Van Buren, Nov. 11 Washington. What the Legislature has done; Felix Grundy sent to the Senate after fifty-five ballo tings; his character and influence; McLean and his Methodist connection ; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1833 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Nov. 16 Albany. Butler to accept the attorney-general- ship; the Cabinet pleased with this acquisition; Judge White and the committees ; a letter opened by mistake; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. PAPERS OP MARTIN VAN BUREN 211 1833 Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Nov. 19 [New York]. Butler sworn into office; charges against Slidell. A. L. S. 2 p. "Private." 1833 Gooch, C[laibome] W. Airfield, [Va.] To Martin Van Nov. 20 Buren, Washington. The violence of Richmond and pontics; the conduct of Gov. Floyd; the case of J. H. Pleasants; sympathy for R. B. Randolph in jail; the Democrats' hard road; the nature of the office-holders; Ritchie and the Enquirer; the decision in favor of Pleasants ; a remark of Wil- liam S. Archer; some meditations; etc. A. L, S. 6 p. "Private." 1833 H[amilton], J[ames] Alexander]. New York. To Martin Nov. 22 Van Buren, Albany. As to a coachman and horses; his own wish to go abi'oad; suggesting Naples; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1833 Forsyth, John. Steamboat "Columbus," Chesapeake Nov. 29 Bay. To Martin Van Buren, [Albany]. His own second shght; Southern men and the Cabi- net; the Russian mission and his own position; reason for wishing to go abroad; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1833 Hammond, Jabez D[elano]. Cherry Valley, [N. Y.] To Dec. 1 Archibald Mclntyre, New York. His own ad- vocacy of Van Buren as Jackson's successor; his chances of winning doubtful; his own wish to be employed in his canvass; what is due to De Witt Clinton's friends; the Executive ability to give promotion; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private." 1833 A[lley], S[amuel]. New York. To R[oger] B[rooke] Taney, Dec. 7 Washington. Resignation as custom-house commissioner in view of a recent publication and of Blatchford's purchase of land. Copy. 1 p. (With: Alley to Van Buren, 1833, Dec. 12). 1833 Hammond, Jabez D[elano]. Cherry Valley, [N. Y.] To Dec. 10 Archibald Mclntyre, New York. His own inten- tion not to become an office-seeker; the election of Van Buren necessary to the Union, and capable of doing good; the publication of the Silas Wright letter; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1833 Hoffman, Michael. Herkimer, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Dec. 10 Buren, Washington. The attempt of the Senate to force Van Buren to vote; the land measure. 212 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS Hoffman, Michael — Continued. and Calhoun's revenue collection bills; the dis- union attack by Sheldon Smith on Earll; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1833 Alley, Samuel. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Dec. 12 Washington. Commissioners of the Custom- house, etc; inclosing a copy of his letter [Dec. 7] to E. B. Taney on a purchase of land. A. L. S. 3 p. (including inclosure, 1 p.) 1833 Oswego County [N. Y.] Committee. "Memorial to the Dec. 12-16 House of Eepresentatives of the U. States for the construction of a ship canal around the Falls of Niagara"; proceedings of a meeting; letter of transmittal, Dec. 16, 1833. Printed. 3 p. (With: McWhorter to Van Buren, 1834, Feb. 2). 1833 Mclntyre, A[rchibald]. New York. To Martin Van Bu- Dec. 13 ren, Washington. As to Jabez D. Hammond; in- closing his defence for publishing Silas Wright's letter; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1833 Hammond, Jabez D[elano]. Cherry Valley, [N. Y.] To Dbg. 13 Martin Van Buren, [Washington]. His own in- ability to be an office-seeker; unionist principles; the incident of the Wright letter; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. [1833] H[oyt], J[esse]. New York. To [Martin Van Buren, Dec. 19 Washington]. Commending Van Buren's speech to the Senate on taking his seat, Monday, [Dec. 16, 1833]; the press. A. L. S. 3 p. 1833 H[amilton], J[ames] A[lexander]. New York. To [Mar- Dec. 30 tin Van Buren], Washington. The merchants in great distress; the Bank and a panic. A. L. S. 3 p. [1833?] Randolph, John, of Roanoke. Estate. Interrogatory for witnesses in the suit of George Braxton, executor of St. George T. Braxton, and others, v. William Leigh, executor of John Randolph, and others. 4 p. [1833?] [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. To the Duke of Sussex. Introducing Mr. Bond, "an agent for the Temperance and other societies" . . . ; the Reform agitation in England; Gen. Jackson's popular support ; etc. A. Df . 4 p. PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 213 [1833?] McLane, L[ouis. Washington]. To [Martin] Van Buren, [Washington]. Asking to see Van Buren this morning. A. L. S. 1 p. [1833?] [Van Buren, Martin. Albany?] On the Bank of North America and its rights in New York. A. Df. 8 p. 1834 Jackson, Andrew. [Washington]. To Martin Van Buren, Ja.h.3 [Washington]. Recommendations filed or re- turned; Col. Hamilton in a panic; the policy of the Bank; his own firmness; prospects of Mc- Dufiie's resolution [House, Dec. 17, 1833]; friends of the Administration favoring the Bank; a panic possible if Congress delays action; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private." (See: House Jour- nal, 1833-4, p. 88, 149, etc.) 1834 lee, Gideon. New York. To Martin Van Buren, [Wash- Jan. 6 ington]. The safety fund bank system; needed amendments and a new bank; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1834 Smith, Albert. Augusta, Me. To Martin Van Buren, Jan. 7 Washington. Appointments to office in Maine and Massachusetts ; the party's lack of confidence in General King; his own wish to be collector of customs at New Bedford; the incumbent, Lemuel Wilhams, a friend of Calhoun; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1834 SufPern, Thomas. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Jan. 12 Washington. The proposed Bank of the State of New York; memorial to Congress for a char- ter; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1834 Van Buren, M[artin], Washington. To Thomas Suffern, Jan. 15 New York. Answering Suffern's letter of [Jan.] 12, on the plan "of the friends of the present Bank" to ask a charter from Congress for a new one in New York; as to the legal right and the expediency of such application; his own inability to support the measure ; its political effects. A. Df. 8 p. . Copy by Martin Van Buren, Jr. 4 p. 1834 Bunner, R[udolph]. Oswego, [N. Y.] To [Martin Van Jan. 15 Buren, Washington]. Congratulations on the contest with the Bank; his own wish to know 214 LIBEAEY OF CONGEESS Bnimer, E[udolph] — Continued. President. Jackson "intimately so as to hit him off dramatically " ; Taney's report ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1834 H[ainilton], J[ames] Alexander]. New York. To [Martin Jan. 18 Van Buren], Washington. Evidences of a most alarming pressure for money; his own ina,bility to suggest a remedy; effects on politics; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1834 Suffern, Thomas. New York. To M[artin] Van Buren, Jan. 21 Washington. A meeting on the proposed bank memorial to Congress ; the movement abandoned ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1834 Webb, Ja[me]s Watson. New York. To Martin Van Jan. 22 Buren, Washington. His own wish to support Van Buren; the country facing a crisis; Van Buren's duty to throw himself into the breach between the Executive and the Bank; as to a bank in the District of Columbia with branches; an offer of the support of the Courier and Enquirer. A. L. S. 4 p. "Confidential." 1834 Van Alen, Ja[me]s J. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Jan. 27 Washington. Pressure on the money market; the remedy in renewing the charter of the Bank; sufferings of milhons caused by the act of one man; political effects; the legislative view; Van Buren's responsibility and opportunity; etc. jr. L. S. 6 p. 1834 Van Schaick, M[yndert]. Albany, [N. Y.] To Martin Jan. 28 Van Buren, Washington. Objections to a metal currency; paper currency; the effect, of a con- traction of credits; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1834 New York Fourth Ward Democratic Eepublican Elect- Jan. 29 ors. New York. Resolutions upon the re- charter of the Bank of the United States and the restoration of the deposits. D. S. of Eldad Holmes, etc. 3 p. (With: Holmes to Van Buren, 1834, Feb. 7.) 1834 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To John Van Buren, 3A.iEo. 3 . Buren, Washington. Explaining the meaning of his "saying nothing"; little or no legislation satisfactory to the South possible; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1835 Kop, John M., and A. J. McCall. Hamilton College, [Clin- r>Ec. 3 ton, N. Y.] To Martin Van Buren, Washington. Notification of Van Buren' s election to honorary membership in the Phoenix Society. L. S. 2 p. [1835?] Boston Daily Advocate. Editorial on the Masonic Con- Dec. 3 vention at Washington, Dec. 7; the question of dissolving the Masonic and the anti-Masonic organization. Clipping. 1835 Catron, J[ohn]. Nashville. To Martin Van Buren, Wash- Dec. 12 ington]. Asking an opinion on his plea in a cause involving the Cherokees; political condi- tions favorable to Van Buren; views on Van Bu- ren as a lawyer; insidious attacks on Jackson; office-seeking; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1835 Vaux, Roberts. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Buren, Dec 15 [Washington]. The President's message; the French question ; politics in the Southern states and in Pennsylvania; his own wish for Jackson to throw his influence in favor of Wolf; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. '■> PAPERS OF MAKTIN VAN BUREN 251 1836 Foster, W[illia]m. Boston. To Martin Van Buren, Dec. 15 [Washington]. On Freemasonry and a repub- lican government; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1835 Paulding, J[ames] K[irke]. New York. To Martin Van Dec. 16 Buren, Washington. Commending the Presi- dent's message; his own apology for slavery in the United States; lack of sympathy with the Evening Post and the Times; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1835 Neale, Chr[istopher ?] Alexandria, [Va.] To Martin Van Dec. 18 Buren, [Washington]. The contest over mon- eyed corporation charters in Alexandria; the importance of Alexandria in Virginia affairs; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1835 Vaux, Roberts. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Buren, Dec. 19 Washington. The New York fire; the greatest losers those who took sides with the Bank; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1835 Elmendorf, Lucas. [Kingston, N. Y.] To Martin Van Dec. 21 Buren, Washington. Impressions of the Presi- dent's message; war with France unjustifiable; relations with Europe to be pacific, based upon just treatment; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1835 Carr, D[abney] S[amuel ?] Richmond. To Martin Van Dec. 21-22 Buren, [Washington]. The subject of abolition in the Governor's message; the discussion be- tween Gilmer and Garland; difficulty over the vice-presidency; Barbour favored as a justice for the Supreme Court; later speeches on aboli- tion; Ritchie's wish for a copy of Holland's book; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. 1835 Vail, A[aron]. London. To Martin Van Buren, [Wash- Dec. 22 ington]. Keen expectation of the message; the position of the French; domestic English politics; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. [1835?] Parker, Rich[ar]d E[lliott]. Retreat, Va. To M[artin] Dec. 25 Van Buren, [Washington]. Proceedings in the Virginia Legislature and in Republican caucus relative to expunging the Senate's vote of censure of President [Jackson, Dec. 26, 1833]; action on Governor [Tazewell's] "incendiary" message [Dec. 7, 1835], and the Whig pressure for anti-abolition legislation; his own connection with these questions ; Benton's promised expung- 252 LIBKAKY OF CONGRESS Parker, Rich[ar]d E[lliott] — Continued. ing resolutions [offered Mar. 18, 1836]; Jackson's message PDec. 7, 1835], especially the part rela- tive to France; the triumph of Ritchie [in his election as State printer] and of [Peter Vivian] Daniel [in his election as a member of the Execu- tive Council]; etc. A. L. S. 7 p. [1835? Van Buren, M[artin]. [Washington]. To [Andrew Jack- Dec. 26?] son, Washington]. Relative to the case of Mid- shipman [Lewis Morris] Wilkins. A. L. S. 1 p. 1835 Holland, W[illia]m M. Washington College, Hartford, Dec. 30 [Conn.] To Martin Van Buren, [Washington]. Why his sheets had not been revised by B. F. Butler; literary men in politics; difficulty in selling the book; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. [1835] Gooch, C[laiborne] W. [near Richmond, Va.] To Martin Van Buren, [Washington]. Jackson and Van Buren hated by the aristocracy; mistaken policy of Ritchie and the Enquirer; division of the party; his own relations with Ritchie, Steven- son, Archer, and Campbell; etc. A. L. S. 7 p. "Confidential." [1835?] Burn, John. Manchester. "Bum's commercial glance, by which merchants, manufacturers, spinners . . . may . . . see the quantity of cotton yarn, and all descriptions of manufactured cotton goods, exported from . . . London, Liverpool, Hull, Bristol, Goole, and Newcastle-upon-Tyne . . . 1834." Broadside. [1835?] Editorial: "[Philadelphia] County Delegation"; election of delegates to the 4th of March [State] Conven- tion. Newspaper clipping. [1835?] "Mr. Van Buren's Opinions [on the right of Congress to abohsh slavery in the slave states or the District of Columbia; etc.]" Pamphlet. 28 p. (Con- tents: [1] Van Buren to Gwin, 1834, July 11; [2] WrighttoRitchie, [1835,Mar. 10?]; [3] But- ler to Garland, 1835, March; [4] Jones to Van Buren, 1820, Jan 19; [5] Van Buren to Jones, 1820, Jan. 20; [6] Van Buren to Suffern, 1834, Jan. 15; [7] Extract from Van Buren'^ speech in the Senate, 1827, [1828, Feb. 12-13], on the vice-president's right to call to order for words PAPEES OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 253 "Mr. Van Bnren's Opinions — Continued. spoken in debate; [8] Extract from Van Buren's speech in the Senate, 1823, Dec. 29, on a pro- posed amendment to the Constitution changing the mode of presidential elections). 1836 [Van Bnren, Martin. Washington]. To Thomas S. Mea- Jan. 2 cliam. Acknowledging a cheese; New York farming; etc. A. Df. 5 p. 1836 Levy, C. Pickensville, Ala. To Martin Van Buren, Jan. 4 Washington. His political services; an inquiry as to how Van Buren voted on the Missouri question; references. A. L. S. 3 p. 1836 Gibson, Geo[rge]. Boston. To Martin Van Buren, Wash- Jan. 5 ington. As to Van Buren's position on the Ma- sonic question; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1836 D'Oyley, Charles W. Greenville C. H., S. C. To Martin Jan. 7 Van Buren, Washington. On crippling Calhoun in his state; his own control of the Mountaineer; belief in Van Buren's cause; letters of Foeder- atus; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private." 1836 Wright, W[iUia]m. Boston. To Amos Kendall, Wash- Jan. 7 ington. Van Buren and the Freemasons; no reason for expressing an opinion; the effect of Webster's anti-Mason letter; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1836 Morgan, C. S. Richmond. To Martin Van Buren, Wash- Jan. 9 ington. As to a caucus on the vice-presidency; Judge William Smith, of Alabama, the favorite; the evil effect of Col. Johnson's candidacy; the expunging resolution; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Confidential." [1836 [Benton, Thomas Hart. Washington]. "A bill to pro- c. Jan. 13?] vide for the future application of the surplus rev- enue deposited with the States, and of the stock which may be received from the B[ank of the] U[nited] S[tates]." A. D. 1 p. {Of. Benton's resolution of Jan. 25, 1836). 1836 Vaux, Richard. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Buren, Jan. 14 * [Washington]. The death of his father, [Roberts Vaux]; asking for the original, or a copy, of his father's last letter. A. L. S. 1 p. 1836 Mclane, Allen. Wilmington, Del. To Martin Van Bu- Jan. 14 ren, Washington. The Harrisburg Convention; 254 LIBKAEY OF CONGEESS Mclaae, Allen — Continued. Harrison nominated by the Whigs in Maryland; his own attitude; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Pri- vate." 1836 Hamilton, James Alexander]. New York. To Martin Jan. 20 Van Buren, Washington. Deep apprehension caused by the message; war in prospect; his own hope that Van Buren has power to avert it; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1836 Rush, Richard. Sydenham, [Pa.] To M[artin] Van Bu- Jan. 22 ren, [Washington]. As to letters to B. F. Hal- lett; effects of Harrison's nomination on Penn- sylvania anti-Masons; resolutions not approved; the message and documents on France; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1836 Vail, A[aron]. London. To [Martin Van Buren, Wash- Jan. 22 ington]. France has come to terms; the agency of the British government; the Ministry and Parliament; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1836 Lee, James. New York. To Martin Van Buren, [Wash- Jan. 23 ington]. Actuation in the State bank law; for- eign credits; existing confusion and uncertainty; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1836 Macon, Nath[anie]l. Buck Spring, [N. C] To Martin Jan. 24 Van Buren, Washington. A picture [of Van Buren] not yet received. A. L. S. 1 p. 1836 Morell, George. Detroit, M. T. To Martin Van Buren, Jan. 25 Washington. As to a report that he is to be dropped because of an opinion on the territorial governor. A. L. S. 3 p. 1836 Rives, W[iUiam] C[abell]. Castle Hill, [Va.] To M[artin] Jan. 29 Van Buren, [Washington]. Marcy's message and the abolition agitation; the President's mes- sage on France; Jefferson's rebuke to George Hammond; political results in Louisiana and Mississippi; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. 1836 Smith, W[iUia]m. [Washington]. To M[artin] Van Bu- J-^N. 29 ren, [Washington]. A series- of questions as to Van Buren's views on public policy. A. L. S. 4 p. [1836 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. To [Richard Vaux, J^N.l Philadelphia]. Regret at his inability to send a PAPEBS OF MARTIN VAN BUEEN 255 [Van Buren, Martin] — Continued. copy of [Roberts Vaux's] last letter; offering other letters; message of condolence. A. Df. 4 p. " Substance only." [1836 [Vaa Buren, Martin. Washington]. To [Lord Palmers- Jan. ?] ton, London]. On the present difficulties with France and Great Britain's offer of mediation. A. Df. 13 p. (Incomplete). 1836 Irving, Washington. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Feb. 1 [Washington]. On the reinstatement of Edgar Irving in the Marine Corps; his resignation a hasty act; the proposed mediation by England; Van Buren's moderation counted upon to temper Jackson's "heady valour;" etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1836 MoWhorter, Geo[rge] H. Oswego, [N. Y.] To M[artin] Feb. 2 Van Buren, [Washington]. Sending a copy of a memorial to the State Legislature on the Erie Canal; Canada's passage of the Welland Canal bill; congratulations; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. (Inclosure printed. 2 p.) 1836 Hamilton, James A[lexander]. Nevis, [Dobbs Ferry, Feb. 4 N. Y.] To [Andrew Jackson], Washington. About some cotton and wheat seed; the happi- ness of his present life. A. L. S. 2 p. 1836 Whitcomb, James, and others. Indianapolis, [Ind.] To Feb. 7 Martin Van Buren, Washington. Expressions of confidence and support from the Democratic Convention, held January 8; invitation to visit the State. L. S. 1 p. 1836 Foster, W[iUia]m. Boston. To Silas Wright, Jr., Wash- Feb. 12 ington. Van Buren and the anti-Masons; rea- sons for the political action of the latter; his own confidence in the great prudence of Van Buren; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1836 Elves, W[iniam] C[abell]. Castle Hill, [Va.] To M[artin] Feb. 19 Van Buren, [Washington]. The final termina- tion of difficulties with France; Leigh's ratiocina- tions; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1836 Hunt, Hiram. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Wash- Feb. 22 ington. Sending a question as to Van Buren's views on the naturalization law and foreign office- holders, from the Native American Mutual Pro- ' tective Association of New York. A. L. S. 2 p. 256 LIBKAEY OF CONGRESS 1836 Irving, Washington. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Feb. 24 [Washington]. DeUght at the President's mes- sage; a hope that the same spirit will mark all the papers on the side of the Government; credit given to Van Buren for the outcome; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1836 Carroll, W[illia]m. Nashville. To Martin Van Buren, Feb. 27 Washington. Inclosing an address to the people of Tennessee; preparations for the approaching campaign; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. [1836 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. To James Whitcomb Feb.] and others, [Indianapolis, Ind.] Acknowledging their letter of confidence [Feb. 7, 1836]; his in- ability to visit Indiana at this time. A. Df. 4 p. 1836 Pillow, Gideon J. Columbia, [Tenn.] To Martin Van Mar. 2 Buren, Washington. Van Buren's letter on the abolition movement approved; slanders against Van Buren; the Tennessee press and public opinion; wishes for his success; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1836 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. To [Junius Amis Mak. 4 and others, Jackson, N. C] Answering their inquiry as to his views on slavery in the district of Columbia. A. Df. 18 p. (Printed: "Opin- ions of Martin Van Buren . . . upon the powers and duties of Congress . . ." under date Mar. 6, 1836). 1836 Mallory, J[ames] B. Richmond. To Martin Van Buren, Mab. 5 Washington. Asking a statement as to Van Buren's views on slavery in the District. A. L. S. 1 p. (Printed: "Mr. Van Buren on the War of 1812-15 . . .") 1836 Pierse, Allen. Lebanon, Ohio. To Martin Van Buren, Mar. 6 Washington. His own support of Jackson; promises of the Whigs; questions as to Van Bu- ren's views on a national bank, four years' law, slavery in the District, and instructions from state legislatures to United States senators. A. L. S. 2 p. 1836 Taney, R[oger] B[rooke]. Annapolis. To Martin Van Mar. 7 Buren, Washington. On his own appearance before the House of Delegates in support of Rev- erdy Johnson's claim; efforts to make it a party PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 257 Taney, R[oger] B[rooke]— Continued. question; a bank matter connected with it ; the mob spirit fostered; his own debt of gratitude to Johnson ; action on his nomination to be post- poned; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private." 1836 Vail, A[aron]. London. To M[artin] Van Buren, [Wash- Mar. 7 ton]. A letter to the President ; his own willing- ness to remain with Andrew Stevenson for a time; his future position at home or abroad; the Brus- sels mission; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1836 Taney, R[oger] B[rooke]. Annapolis. To Martin Van ^iAB. 8 Buren, Washington. As to action upon his own nomination; the political outlook in Maryland favorable; the settlement of the French ques- tion; the new United States Bank; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private." 1836 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To [Philemon] Dick- Mak. 8 erson, [Trenton, N. J.] As to an appointment; inclosing a letter from [the applicant]. A. L. S. Ip. 1836 Groesbeck, John H. Cincinnati. To Martin Van Buren, Mae. 11 Washington. On the Ohio Life Insurance and Trust Company and its charter; its power and influence; requesting Van Buren to express an opinion with a view to influencing the election; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1836 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. To [James B. Mal- Mab. 11 lory, Richmond]. Sending a copy of his letter to North Carolina on slavery in the District of Co- lumbia; answering Mallory's letter of [Mar.] 5. A. Df. 2 p. (Printed: "Opinions of Martin Van Buren . . . upon the powers and duties of Congress . . . 1836"). 1836 Vail, A[aron]. London. To M[artin] Van Buren, [Wash- Mae. 14 ington]. Van Buren's letter on mediation read by Lord Palmerston; his own information on French matters from Lord Palmerston ; all favor- able for the Liberals and all well disposed to America; Stevenson to have an easy task; Van Buren and the presidency; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. 1836 Brandon, Byrd. Huntsville, Ala. To Martin Van Bu- Mae. 14 ren, Washington. Acknowledging Van Buren's 40803°— 10 17 258 LIBEAKY OF CONGRESS Brandon, Byrd — Continued. letter on the abolition movement ; activity of the Judge White faction; Van Buren to receive Ala- bama's vote; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1836 Taney, R[oger] B[rooke]. Baltimore. To Martin Van Mae. 15 Buren, Washington. Suggesting Upton S. Heath for the vacancy created by Judge Glenn's resignation; no delay or hurry wished upon his own nomination; etc. A.L. S. 3 p. "Private." 1836 " Opinions of Martin Van Buren, Vice-president of the [Mar. 15] United States, upon the powers and duties of Congress, in reference to the abolition of slavery either in the slave-holding states or in the Dis- trict of Columbia." Washington. Blair and Rives. 1836. Pamphlet. 7 p. ' (Contents: [1] Editorial from the Eichmond Enquirer [1836, Mar. 15; extract]; [2] J. B.Mallory toVanBuren, 1836, Mar. 5; [2] Van Buren to Mallory, 1836, Mar. 11; [3] Junius Amis and others to Van Buren, 1836, Feb. 23; [4] Van Buren to Amis and others, 1836, Mar. 6). 1836 " Opinions of Martin Van Buren . . . upon the powers [Mab. 15] and duties of Congress . . .to which are added sundry documents showing his sentiments upon other subjects." Washington. Blair and Rives. 1836. Pamphlet. 32 p. (Contents as above; and, in addition, Butler to Garland, 1835, Mar.; etc. Two copies, one incomplete). 1836 Taney, R[oger] B[rooke]. Annapolis. To Martin Van Mar. 18 Buren, Washington. His own appearance before the Legislature and his opposition to having action on his nomination retarded or hastened because of his engagement; mob spirit; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. "Private." 1836 Dawson, Moses. Cincinnati. To Martin Van Buren, Mar. 25 [Washington]. On agitation against the Ohio Life Insurance and Trust Company; the effort of the [Gincinriati] RepuMican to involve Van Buren; sending an extract [Mar. 25] to show what is being done; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1836 Parker, Stafford H. Port Royal, [Va.] To Martin Van Mar. 28 Buren, Washington. As to the story of Van Buren's favoring the Roman Catholics; the effect upon the Baptists, etc. A. L. S. 3 p. PAPERS OF MAETIN VAN BUKEN 259 1836 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. [To Hiram Hunt, Mar. New York?] Unfinished reply to questions of the Native American Mutual Protective Associa- tion of the City of New York. A. Df. 2 p. [1836 V[an] B[ureii], M[artin. Washington]. To [Andrew Jack- Mar. ?] son, Washington]. Sending a letter of (Governor Carroll and two of Taney. A. L. S. 1 p. 1836 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. To [Stafford H. Apr. 4 Parker, Port Royal, Va.] Denial of any Roman Catholic predilections. A. Df. 1 p. 1836 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. Washington. To Doom [ ?] and Apr. 5 Ramsay, [Cincinnati]. Sending a communica- tion to be printed in their journal, disavowing alleged interference in local politics. A. Df. S. 1 p. 1836 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. Washington. To M[oses] Daw- Apr. 5 son, [Cincinnati]. Inclosing a copy of his letter Apr. 5] to the editors of the [Oincinnati] Repub- lican; thanks for his interest; answering Dawson's letter of [Mar.] 25. A. Df. S. 1 p. 1836 "Mr. Van Buren's opinions. Correspondence." Pamphlet. Apr. 7- 10 p. (Contents: Williams to Van Buren, Apr. ^'^°- ^ 7 ; Van Buren to Williams, Apr. 20 ; Williams to Van Buren, June 9 ; Van Buren to Williams, June 14 and Aug. 8). 1836 Williams, Sherrod. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Apr. 7 [Washington]. Asking a statement of opinions on the distribution of surplus revenues and pro- ceeds of public land sales among the states, the im- provement of navigable streams, a United States bank, and the constitutional power of Congress to expunge. Printed ; in " Mr. Van Buren's Opin- ions. Correspondence," Apr. 7-Aug. 8, 1836, p. 1. (With: Van Buren to Williams, 1836, Aug. 8.) 1836 Penn, S[had S..?], Jr. Louisville, [Ky.] To Martin Van Apr. 12 Buren, Washington. On Grundy's bill and the Postmaster General; patronage centered in one man; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. "Confidential." 1836 Vail, A[aron]. London. To M[artin] Van Buren, [Wash- Apr. 12 ington]. His own future employment; the possi- bility of aiding Stevenson for a time as secretary 260 LIBEABY OF CONGKESS Vail, A[aron] — Continued. of legation; the possibility of a return to America; suggestions about further service abroad; Wil- kins's return; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. 1836 Gillespie, W. A., and others. Louisa Co., Va. To Martin Ape. 13. Van Buren, Washington. Asking his opinion on the power of Congress to abolish slavery in the District of Columbia; slaves as private prop- erty; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1836 Beardsley, S[amuel]. Albany. To Martin Van Buren, Apr. 17 [Washington]. As to legislative action on canals; railroad charters and banks; the restraining law; Van Buren said to be against further extension of the banking system; employment of the dormant surplus revenue; etc. A. L. S. 7 p. 1836 Van Buren, Martin. Washington. To Sherrod Williams, Apr. 20 [Washington]. Acknowledging Williams's letter of Apr. 7; promising a full answer to inquiries after the adjournment of Congress. Printed; in"Mr. Van Buren's opinions. Correspondence," Apr. 7-Aug. 8, 1836, p. 1. (With: Van Buren to WilUams, 1836, Aug. 8). 1836 Ewing, Nath[anie]l. Vincennes, [Ind.] To M[artin] Van Ape. 22 Buren, [Washington]. As to the powers of Con- gress over slavery; the Southern people too sensi- tive on the subject; the states' adoption of a foolish system of internal improvements; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1836 Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom]. Washington. To M[ar- Ape. 24 tin] Van Buren, [Washington]. His own wish for pressure to be brought at Albany to stop an- tagonizing important pecuniary interests; the measure one of public good; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1836 Gemmill, J. M. Birmingham, Pa. To Martin Van Bu- Mat 6 ren, Washington. Inquiry as to Van Buren's attitude in regard to Catholicism, the late war with England, and the elective franchise in the New York Constitutional Convention; the po- litical situation in Pennsylvania. A. L. S. 3 p. 1836 Ward, Henry Dana. New York. To Martin Van Buren, May 6 Washington. Sending a letter from the United States Anti-Masonic Convention to Van Buren; the nature of the Masonic oath; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. PAPEES OP MAKTIN VAN BUKEN 261 1836 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To George M[ifflin] ^Iay 11 Dallas, [Philadelphia]. His own inability to in- tervene to secure the appointment of Harris; his rule not to meddle in such matters; etc. A. Df. S. 4 p. [1836 [Henderson, Jo[seph]. Washington. To J. M. Gemmill, *^AY 14] [Birmingham, Pa.] Sending documents explain- ing Van Buren's position; answering Gemmill's inquiry of [May 6]. A. Df . of Martin Van Buren. 2 p. (With: Henderson to Van Buren, 1836, May 15). 1836 Henderson, Jo[seph]. Washington. To Martin Van Bu- ^Iay 15 ren, [Washington]. Returning Van Buren's draft for an answer to Dr. Gemmill's inquiry [May 6]; copy sent to Dr. Gemmill, to appear over Henderson's signature in the Huntington Co. [Pa.] papers. A. L. S. 1 p. 1836 Owens, G[eorge] W. [Washington]. To Martin Van Bu- May 16 ren, Washington. A report on abolition to be presented to the House on the next day; Van Buren requested to rally the Northern clans; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1836 Peyton, Balie. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, May 19 Washington. A former question on internal improvements and Van Buren's reply; the ques- tion repeated; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1836 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. To William W. Ir- May 19 win and others, [Philadelphia]. Reply to the question of the National Anti-Masonic Conven- tion. Draft, with corrections in Van Buren's hand. 2 p. . Copy. 2 p. 1836 [Triplett, Robert]. Near New Orleans. To , May 24 [Richmond, Va.] His own relations with the Texian government; his influence and arguments with Santa Anna and Almonte; the United States as umpire; etc. Copy. 2 p. (With: Ritchie to Van Buren, 1836, June 9). 1836 Flagg, A[zariah] C[utting]. Albany. To Martin Van May 27 Buren, [Washington]. The Legislature's action and the public feeling; the governorship; the Legislature moved by baleful influences; a sound body to be gained in 1837; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 262 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1836 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. To Balie Peyton, May 28 [Washington]. Promising to define his own at- titude on pubHc improvements after the ad- journment of Congress; answering Peyton's letter of [May] 19. A. Df. 3 p. [1836? D[avies], E[dgar] W. [New York]. To Martin Van May 28] Buren, Washington. The activity of political enemies in New York; the Times' lack of energy; etc. ; noting inclosure [an essay on the Bank ?] A. L. S. Ip. "Private." 1836 law, John. Vincennes, [Ind.] To Martin Van Buren, May 28 [Washington]. A spirit of speculation rife; the future destiny of the West; political matters in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Illinois; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1836 Gilleland, James C. Pittsburgh, [Pa.] To M[artin] Van May 30 Buren, Washington.' As to stating his position on anti-Masonry; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1836 "A Whig." Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Wash- May 30 ington. Van Buren's talents as a political man- ager; the disposition of the surplus revenue; the Bank of the United States; etc. 3 p. [1836 V[an] B[uren], M[artin. Washington]. To [Andrew Jack- JuNE 4] son, Washington]. Inclosing a confidential let- ter from Thomas Ritchie [1836, May 9]. A. L. S. 1 p. (Indorsed: "ConfidentialT— to be shown to Mr. Forsyth — handed to him A. J.") 1836 Bryan, Jos[eph] H. Nashville. . To Martin Van Buren, June 6 Washington. His own removal from North Carolina; expressions of joy over the Texan vic- tory; introducing Samuel P. Carson, Secretary of State of Texas. A. L. S. 2 p. 1836 Daniel, P[eter] V[ivian]. Richmond. To [Martin] Van June 7 Buren, [Washington]. Van Buren's escape from all the toils of the enemy; the abolition move- ment an example; misrepresentation inevitable; Jackson said to have been invited to visit Eng- land; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1836 Dix, John A[dams]. Albany. To M[artin] Van Buren, June 7 [Washington]. Disagreeable legislative winter — bargain and sale; a purification possible; action on internal improvements; pecuniary burdens and banks; the claim of Miss Lawrence; etc. A. L. S. 7 p. PAPERS OF MAETIN VAN BUKEN 263 1836 Slidell, Alexander. New York. To Martin Van Buren, June 7 Washington. Sending a pamphlet on naval matters; the reorganization of the Navy; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1836 Ritchie, Thomas. Richmond. To [Martin Van Buren, June 9 Washington]. Sending letters on Texas affairs from a Richmond correspondent, June 9, and from [Robert Triplett], May 24; Van Buren's views on annexation; how the measure is to be brought about ; Adams's position in Monroe's cabinet and now; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. (Inclosure, 3 p.) 1836 ? Richmond. To Thomas Ritchie. Sending ex- [Jdne] 9 tracts from his correspondent [Robert Trip- lett]'s letter, [May 24, 1836]; the question of Texas and an independent government; an ac- knowledgment by the United States; etc. Copy. Ip. 1836 Williams, Sherrod. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, June 9 [Washington]. Dissatisfaction with Van Bu- ren's refusal to give an immediate answer to Wil- liams's inquiries of Apr. 7. Printed ; in " Mr. Van Buren's opinions ..." Apr. 7-Aug. 8, 1836, p. 1. (With: Van Buren to Williams, 1836, Aug. 8). 1836 Democratic Committee of New York City and County June 13 (Alexander F. Vache and others) . New York. To Martin Van Buren, Washington. Submitting a declaration of principles in favor of equal rights and against monopolies. Copy. 2 p. 1836 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To Sherrod Williams, June 14 [Washington]. Answering Williams's letter of [June 9]; reiterating his promise to reply to in- quiries after the adjournment of Congress. Printed; in "Mr. Van Buren's Opinions ..." Apr. 7-Aug. 8, 1836, p. 1-2. (With: Van Buren to Williams, 1836, Aug. 8). 1836 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. To Dauphin County June 24 [Pa.] Citizens' Committee. Declining their in- vitation to a Fourth of July celebration. A. Df . 5 p. 1836 Cooper, Thomas. Columbia, S. C. To Martin Van Buren, June 28 [Washington]. Thanks for Van Buren's aid in 264 LIBRARY OP CONGRESS Cooper, Thomas — Continued. connection with the writer's petition for the return of his fine. A. L. S. 1 p. (See Senate Journal, 1835-6, p. 109, 466, etc.) 1836 Parker, Kich[ar]d EQhott]. Richmond. To Martin Van June 29 Buren, [Washington]. The deposit bill and its effects; Texas and the reduction of the tariff may be postponed; political action begiiming in Vir- ginia; a senator in place of Leigh; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1836 Democratic Committee of the City and County of New July 1 York in favour of Equal Rights and Opposed to all Monopolies. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Washington. Declaration of principles. Copy. 2 p. 1836 Vache, Alexander F. New York. To Martin Van Buren, July 1 [Washington]. Asking if Van Buren has re- ceived the letter of the Democratic Committee of the City and County of New York, [1836, June] 13; inclosing copy. A. L. S. 1 p. 1836 Republican Convention, Virginia. Proceedings of a con- July4 vention of Republican Delegates . . . held in Fredericksburg, including an address to the Republigans of Virginia. Pamphlet. 17 p. (Auto, presentation copy of W. G. Minor.) 1836 Eamsey, William S., and others. Harrisburg, [Pa.] To July 6 Martin Van Buren, [Washington]. Sending pro- ceedings of the Democratic Republican Young Men's Convention; hostility to the Bank; etc. L. S. 2 p. 1836 Van Buren, Martin. Washington. To the Democratic July 8 Committee on equal rights, etc., of the City and County of New York. Partial approval of the declaration of principles. A. Df. 4 p. 1836 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Washington. To Martin Van July 14 Buren, [Philadelphia ?] On a charge against Van Buren of speculating in public lands; letters from Jackson in Tennessee; Kendall's project of an express mail; its favor to the rich; Earle paying the reformer; the land distribution scheme; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. (With it is a note of Van Buren denying any speculation in the public lands. A. Df. 2 p.) PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 265 1836 [Van Buren, Martin]. Philadelphia. To the Philadelphia July 18 Committee. Declining their offer of a public dinner. A. Df. of Martin Van Buren, Jr., with corrections by Van Buren and H. D. Gilpin. 8 p. 1836 Patterson, Sam[ue]l D. Harrisburg, Perm. To Martin July 23 Van Buren, [New York?] Sending authentic proceedings of the Democratic Convention of Young Men on July 4; prospects of success bright; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1836 Claiborne, John F[rancis] H[amtramck]. Madisonville, July 27 Miss. To Martin Van Buren, Albany. His own plan to visit Europe; a request for an appoint- ment from the President, preferably as agent of the Smithson bequest. A. L. S. 2 p. 1836 [Van Buren, Martin]. Albany. To Democratic Young July 30 Men's Convention, Harrisburg. Gratitude for their support ; political and personal views ; etc. A. Df. 4 p. (Incomplete). [1836 [Woodbury, Levi ? Washington ?] Answers to queries on July ?] banking and currency in the United States and foreign countries. Df. 3 p. [1836 [Woodbtury, Levi. Washington]. Notes on gold coinage July ?] in 1836; the United States and the deposit banks; currency. A. D. 3 p. 1836 Van Buren, M[artin]. Albany. To Andrew Jackson, Aug. 5 Nashville. His own journey northward ; political appearances; his letter to Sherrod WilUams [Aug. 8]. A. L. S. 4 p. 1836 Van Buren, M[artin]. Albany. To Sherrod Wilhams. ' Aug. 8 Answering Williams's inquiry, Apr. 7, [1836]. Drafts. 109 p. . Printed; in "Mr. Van Buren's Opinions. Correspondence," Apr. 7-Aug. 8, 1836, p. 2-10. Printed, with the title, "A letter from the Hon. Martin Van Buren . . . relative to the Bank of the United States . . ." London, 1836. Extract. 28 p. (Explanatory introduction, 6 p.) 1836 Olmstead, James. Binghamton, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Aug. 11 Buren, Banderhook. Dissensions in the Demo- cratic ranks of Broome County; Van Buren the man of the hour; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. [1836 Martin Van Buren's record on negro suffrage in the New c. Aug. 11] York Constitutional Convention of 1821, headed: 266 LIBEAEY OF CONGEESS Martin Van Buren's record on negro suffrage, etc. — Continued. "Read!! Pause and Eeflect. Van Buren in favor of Negroes voting, and opposed to the Poor White Man's enjoying this inestimable privi- lege !" Broadside. (Printed extracts from the Reports and Journal of the Convention, with additions and comments). 1836 Harris, L[evett]. Paris. To Martin Van Buren, [Al- AuG. 15 bany ?] On the report of the Secretary of State against him, [June 18, 1835]; proofs of his inno- cence laid before the Due de BrogHe; a letter on the French question communicated to Count de Rigny, minister of foreign affairs; the extent of his indiscretion; Forsyth's conduct; the Presi- dent's message; etc. A. L. S. 12 p. 1836 Summers, J[ameson] C. New York. To M[artin] Van Aug. 20 Buren, [Lebanon Springs ? N. Y.] Sending a suggested reply to the "Declaration of Princi- ples" of the Locofoco Committee. A. L. S. 3 p. 1836 Ten Eyck, Egbert, and others. Watertown, [N. Y.] To Aug. 21 James Le Ray de Chaumont, [Le RaysviUe, N. Y.] Invitation to a farewell public dinner at Watertown. Reprinted from the North Ameri- can, Watertown; preceded by editorial com- ment; followed by the reply, Aug. 23. Clipping. 1836 Ingersoll, C[harles]J[ared]. Forest Hill, [Pa.] To [Martin Aug. 21 Van Buren, Lebanon Springs ? N. Y.] Praising Van Buren's letter to Sherrod Williams [Aug. 8] ; the question of vested rights; nominations to Congress; the State Convention; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1836 Jackson, Andrew. NashviUe. To Martin Van Buren, Aug. 22 Albany [forwarded to Lebanon Springs]. His visit to Nashville; Tennessee not to go over to the Federalists; his own return to Washington; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1836 le Ray de Chaumont, [James]. Le Raysville, [N. Y.] To "Aug. 23 Egbert Ten Eyck, [Watertown, N. Y.] DecUn- ing the proffered farewell public dinner. Re- printed from the North American, Watertown; following Ten Eyck and others to Le Ray de Chaumont, Aug. 21. Clipping. 2 columns. PAPEBS OF MAKTIN VAN BUEEN 267 1836 Van Buren, M[artin]. Saratoga Springs. To G[orham] A. -A^uG. 25 Worth, [New York], Assurances against appre- hension of misunderstanding ; .the currency and the United States Bank; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1836 [Van Buren, Martin]. Saratoga Springs. To Balie Pey- AuG. 26 ton, [Sumner Co., Tenn. ?] Sending a copy of his letter [Aug. 8] to Sherrod WilHams. A. Df. 1 p. (Appended to: Van Buren to Peyton, 1836, May 28.) 1836 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Washington. To Martin Van Aug. 28 Buren, [Saratoga ?] Letters from the President ; pohtical news from North Carolina; the plan of the Opposition ; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1836 Moore, T[homas] P[atrick]. Harrodsburg, Ky. To Mar- AuQ. 28 tin Van Buren, [Saratoga?] On Poins's attacks upon Van Buren in the LouisviUe Journal; Peter G. Rives; inclosing Smedley [etc.] to Van Buren, 1836, Aug. 28. A. L. S. 2 p. (including in- closure). 1836 • Smedley, John L., and others. Harrodsburg, Ky. To Aug. 28 Martin Van Buren, [Saratoga?] Asking a denial of his alleged connection with the [Minnebago] Land Co. of New York, operating in the West and borrowing from deposit banks. L. S. 1 p. (With: Moore to Van Buren, 1836, Aug. 28). 1836 Rives, W[iinam] C[abell]. Castle Hill. To Martin Van Aug. 29 Buren, Albany [forwarded to Lebanon Springs]. As to the papers of James Madison; the Govern- ment might purchase; Van Buren's letter to [Williams] ; poUtics in Virginia; [Harrison]; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. 1836 Bowmar, Herman. Versailles, Ky. To Martin Van Bu- AuG. 29 ren, Albany [forwarded to Columbia Hall]. The Indian question and war; the removal of the Creeks and Seminoles; specie payment for land too radical; lands for actual settlers; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. 1836 Biker, R[ichard]. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Aug. 29 [Saratoga?] The letter to WiUiams praised; its expression of cardinal principles of national policy; must triumph over all and every combi- nation; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. Postscript marked : "Confidential." 268 LIBRABY OF CONGRESS 1836 Van Buren, M[artiii]. Saratoga Springs. To [Andrew] Sept. 1 Jackson, [Nashville]. Why he has not written; his plans and movements; Jackson's letter to Gov. Cannon; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1836 Buchanan, James. Lancaster. To Martin Van Buren, Sept. 3 Saratoga, [forwarded to Columbia Hall]. Van Buren's views not "non-committal;" proceeds of the sale of public lands; his own re-election; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1836 Wright, Silas, Jr. Canton, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Sept. 4 Buren, [Lebanon Springs ? N. Y.] Ritchie's conduct; Van Buren's letter to WiUiams; the North CaroHna election; news from the Western states; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1836 Forsyth, John. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Sept. 5 [Lebanon Springs ? N. Y.] Personal and po- htical. A. L. S. 3 p. 1836 Daniel, P[eter] V[ivian]. Richmond. To Martin Van Sept. 7 Buren, [Lebanon Springs ? N. Y.] On Van Bu- ren's letter to Wilhams [Aug. 8]; the doctrine of instructions ; poUtical Virginia and his own con- tributions; the situation in Pennsylvania; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1836 Kinnard, George L. Indianapolis, [Ind.] To Nathaniel Sept. 10 West, Indianapolis, [Ind.] The Cumberland road; injury done to the interests of the State; the poUtical importance of the State; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1836 Van Buren, M[artin]. Lebanon, N. Y. To John L. Smed- Sept. 12 ley and others, [Harrodsburg, Ky.] Denying charges of land interest and loans from deposit banks. A. Df. 3 p. . L. S. in the hand of Abraham Van Buren. 3 p. (Wrapper addressed to Wm. McAfee, Lex- ington, Kentucky; indorsed: "Opened through mistake by Wm. McAfee;" stamped: "C. P. ofl&ce. Dead Letter. 20 Jany." 1836 _ West, Nath[aniel]. Indianapohs, [Ind.] To Martin Van Sept. 13 " Buren, Albany. Sending a letter [Sept. 10] of Col. Kinnard; difficulties encountered in the State; political maneuvering and prospects; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. PAPERS OF MAETIN VAN BUEEN 269 1836 Anonymous. Baltimore. To M[artin] Van Buren, Al- Sept. 14 bany. Asking that he be non-committal on Lowrie's retirement as secretary of the Senate, ip. 1836 Gilpin, H[enry] D[ilwood]. Philadelphia. To [Martin Sept. 14 Van Buren, Lebanon Springs, N. Y.] Van Bu- ren's letter to Williams ; the Bank charter ; Dal- las's communication; the plan to run him for Congress ; personal messages ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1836 Fort, W[illia]m. Huntsville, Mo. To Lewis F. Linn, St. Sept. 16 Genevieve, Mo. Questions to Van Buren on public lands; the contest in Randolph county; splendid victory in Missouri; asking that his letter be communicated to Van Buren; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. [1836 Birmingham Journal, Birmingham, Eng. Account of an Sept. 17] . anti-slavery meeting in Birmingham on [Sept. 12,1836]. Clipping. 5 columns. (Eeprint; in the St. Christopher Advertiser, [Basseterre], Nov. [22?], 1836). 1836 Van Buren, M[artin]. Albany. To J. J. Lockhart, Blake- Sept. 18 ley, N. C] Sending material showing his views on the movements of the Abolitionists. A. Df. S. 4 p. 1836 Jackson, Andrew. Cincinnati. To Martin Van Buren, Sept. 19 Albany. His progress 'eastward; not to visit New York; Tennessee politics; etc. A. L. S. Ip. [1836?] Parker, Richrar]d E[lliott. Snickersville, Va.] To M[ar- Sept. 20 tin] V[an] Buren, [Albany]. Acknowledging re- ceipt of the correspondence [Apr. 7-Aug. 8] with Sherrod Williams; the political situation; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1836 Eives, W[illiam] C[abell]. Oak Ridge, Va. To Martin Sept. 20 Van Buren, Albany. Van Buren's letter to Williams; his own disagreement on one point; politics in Virginia; Collier's defection; General Harrison's progress in Virginia; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. 1836 Hamer, Th[omas] L. Georgetown, O. To M[artin] Van Sept. 22 Buren, [Albany]. The vote of Ohio to be cast for Van Buren; the political contests for Con- 270 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS Hamer, Th[omas] L. — Continued. gress; Thomas Morris and his statements; the vote of Southern and Western states forecast; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1836 McKim, Isaac. Baltimore. To Martin Van Buren, Al- Sept. 23 bany. Repubhcan electors have chosen no State senate; a public town meeting at Balti- more; a visit from General Harrison; the reform spirit strong; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1836 Christy, W[illia]m. New Orleans. To Martin Van Buren, Sept. 24 New York [forwarded to Albany]. The import- ant question of abolitionism; Van Buren should declare himself at once; a newspaper to be estabhshed which would publish his reply; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1836 [Van Buren, Martin]. Albany. To J[ames] A[lexander] Hamilton, [New York]. His own inability to give his future movements; Talleyrand and Alexander Hamilton; etc. A. Df. 3 p. Gilpin, H[enry] D[ilwood]. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Buren, [Albany ?] Results of the township election; General Harrison's visit ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. Jackson, Andrew. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Albany. Reasons preventing a visit to New York; much sickness in the family; the political horizon bright; Bell and White's poor chance; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1836 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Washington. To Martin Van Oct. 8 Buren, Albany. About the repair of a gig ; Jack- son's return and good health; the earliest elec- tion returns to be sent; his own intention to buy a home; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1836 Linn, L[ewis] F[ields]. St. Genevieve, [Mo.] To M[artin] Oct. 9 Van Buren, Albany. Success in Missouri; his own election apparently safe; Van Buren's letter to Williams ; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1836 Brown, Bedford. Caswell, N. C. To Martin Van Buren, Oct. 11 Columbia Hall, N. Y. [forwarded to Albany]. Political prospects in North Carolina; the elec- tion for governor no test; good tidings from other Southern states; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. Sept .28 1836 Oct. 1 1836 Oct. 2 PAPEKS OF MAKTIN VAN BUKEN 271 1836 Atherton, C[harles] G[ordon]. Dunstable, N. H. To 0<^- 11 Martin Van Buren, [Albany]. Praise for Van Buren's letter [Aug. 8] to Williams; the New Hampshire electoral ticket; North Carolina to awake; a prediction on the vote for President; Georgia and Virginia in doubt; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1836 Logan, A. Beaver, Penn. To Martin Van Buren, Al- OcT. 12 bany. A success for the United States Bank; the State may go for Harrison, white slavery, and the Bank; Van Buren's Catholicism; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1836 Rives, W[illiam] C[abell]. Castle Hill, [Va.] To M[artin] Oct. 13 Van Buren, [Albany]. Political prospects in Virginia very favorable; the good organization of the party; Mrs. Randolph's death; Garland the author of the "Jefferson" articles; his own forbearance; Harrison's electioneering tour; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1836 "Address of the claimants for spoliations by the French Oct. 14 prior to 1800," adopted by the Convention in New York, Oct. 13-14, 1836. Printed. 3 p. 1836 IngersoU, C[harles] J[ared]. Philadelphia. To Martin. Oct. 14 Van Buren, [Albany]. The Philadelphia elec- tions and his own prediction; Dallas's letters on the Bank; the Democratic majority in Philadel- phia County; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1836 "Castellano." [Madrid?] Description of a "roman&o." Oct. 2.5 Clipping, with an accompanying translation in the hand of Cornelius Peter Van Ness. 1836 Gwin, Sam[ue]l. Clinton, [Miss.] To Martin Van Buren, Oct. 27 [Albany ?] As to the probable outcome of the elections in Mississippi; the country about Pon- totoc; Judge Quitman's candidacy; the doubtful and hostile counties; the license of the press; his own poHtical activity;* etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1836 Van Bnskirk, C[omelius]. Louisville, [Ky.] To Martin Nov. 5 Van Buren, Washington. Sending a gold- mounted cane. A. L. S. 1 p. 1836 Patton, Benj[anii]n, Jr. Dayton, O. To M[artin] Van Nov. 7 Buren, [Albany ?] Sending returns of the presi- dential election; great excitement prevalent; experiences of a Van Buren flagstaff; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1836 Nov. 9 1836 Nov. 9 1836 Nov. 10 1836 Nov. 15 1836 Nov. 18 272 LIBEAKY OF CONGKESS Eives, W[illiam] C[abell]. Castle Hill, [Va.] To Martin Van Buren, [Albany ?] Virginia's vote given to Van Buren; the effect of a double ticket; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. Toland, Henry. Philadelphia. To M[artin] Van Buren, [Albany?] Reduced Democratic majority; the amazing scarcity of money; Van Buren to get the vote; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. Henry, H. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Albany. Van Buren has gained Pennsylvania; a wager placed. A. L. S. 2 p. Democratic Press. Reading, [Pa.] The election in Berks County. Clipping. (With: Buchanan to Van Buren, 1836, Nov. 18). Buchanan, James. Lancaster, [Pa.] To Martin Van Bu- ren, [Washington?] The election in Pennsyl- vania; what will save the party in that State; Muhlenberg and the Senate ; inclosing a clipping from the Democratic Press, Reading, Nov. 15, 1836; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private." [1836] Edmonds, J[ohn] W. [Hudson, N. Y.J To M[artin] V[an] Nov. 18 Buren, Washington. Official canvass of Colum- bia County, New York. A. D. S. 1 p. 1836 Petrikin, David. Danville, Pa. To Martin Van Buren, Nov. 18 Washington. Results of the Pennsylvania elec- tion; causes of a reduced majority. A. L. S. 2 p. 1836 lewis, W[illiam] B[erkeley]. Washington. To [Martin] Nov. 22 Van Buren, [Washington]. Sending a letter from Ritchie ; the manner of laying it before the President. A. L. S. 1 p. 1836 Peirce, Caleb. Chester, [Pa.] To Martin Van Buren, Nov. 22 [Washington]. Application for office. A. L. S. 3 p. 1836 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To [John ? Van Bu- Nov. 22 ren, Albany ?] News of the Southern and West- ern elections; Jackson's dangerous illness. A. L. S. 2 p. 1836 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To John Van Buren, Nov. 25 [Albany?] No final results can yet be sent ; ap- prehensions about Mississippi; as to the Argus and a libel suit ; regret at deprivation of his so- ciety; Abraham's plans; Jackson's health; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. PAPEES OF MAETIN VAN BUEEN 273 1836 Daniel, P[eter] V[ivian]. Richmond. To Martin Van Nov. 27 Buren, [Washington]. Congratulations; Jack- son's health; his contest with the Bank; elec- tions in other states ; abolition and its influence ; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1836 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. To Thomas Ritchie, Nov. 28 [Richmond]. The matter discussed in Ritchie's letter to be laid before the President and care- fully considered; etc. Copy by Martin Van Buren, Jr. 4 p. 1836 Proudfit, Abr[aham]. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Nov. 28 Washington. Congratulations on the elections ; the New York Colonization Society; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. [1836? Jackson, Andrew. [Washington]. Memorandum on rec- Nov. ?j ognizing the independence of Texas. A. D. 1 p. [1836? [Van Bnren, Martin. Washington?] To . Assur- Nov. ?] ances of continued personal regard despite po- litical differences; answering a letter of the 12th inst. A. Df. 4 p. [1836? [Van Bnren, Martin]. To the RepubHcan Committee of Nov. ?] Albany. Thanks for congratulations. A. Df. of Martin Van Buren, Jr. 3 p. 1836 Poinsett, J[oel] R[oberts]. Columbia, S. C. To [Martin Dec. 2 Van Buren, Washington]. Introducing Col. J. P. Richardson; a letter given to Col. D'Oyley. A. L. S. 2 p. "Private and confidential." 1836 Moore, George W., and others. Indianapohs, [Ind.] To Dec. 6 Martin Van Buren, Washington. Congratula- tions from Indiana electors; pohtics in Indiana; etc. L. S. 2 p. 1836 Throop, E[nos] T[hompson]. New York. To M[artin] Dec. 8 Van Buren, [Washington]. Congratulations on the result of the elections; the report of the Sec- retary of the Treasury; paper money; the rem- edy for excessive issues ; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1836 Law, John. Indianapohs, [Ind.] To Martin Van Buren, Dec. 8 Washington. Sending the vote of Indiana; the West to be looked to in future; the effect of the specie circular; the election of a senator; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1836 Democratic Association of the Northern liberties (Benj[ar Dec. 9 min] E. Carpenter, [etc.], committee). Northern 40803°— 10 ^18 274 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS Democratic Association of the BTorthern liberties — Continued. Liberties, Philadelphia. To Martin Van Buren, Washington. Invitation to participate in a celebration of victory. Printed circular; ms. address and signatures all in the same hand. 1 p. 1836 Speacer, A[mbrose]. Albany. To Martin Van Buren, Dec. 12 [Washington]. Why he did not aid in Van Bu- ren's election; a reminiscence; retirement from pohtics ; f ehcitations on his election ; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. "Private and confidential." 1836 V[an Buren], M[artin]. Washington. To [Benjamin E. Dec. 13 Carpenter and others. Northern Liberties, Phila- delphia]. Declining their invitation to a cele- bration of victory. A Df. of Abraham Van Buren. 3 p. 1836 Boon, R[atHff]. House of Eepresentatives, [Washington]. Dec. 21 To Martin Van Buren, [Washington]. Reason for the senatorial vote in the Indiana Legislature; his own democracy; the Harrison majorities in the counties ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private." 1836 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. To John Van Buren, Dec. 22 Albany. An [election] bet; President Jackson's Texas message, the Telegraph, the Nullifiers, etc. ; the Treasury order, Webster, and the Opposi- tion; Van Buren's casting vote against Calhoun; personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1836 Strong, Geo[rge] D. New York. To Levi Woodbury, Dec. 24 Washington. Banks as government deposito- ries; the Commercial Bank overlooked; etc. Copy. 3 p. 1836 Strong, Geo[rge] D. New York. To M[artin] Van Buren, Dec. 24 Washington. Sending a copy of his letter to Secretary Woodbury, [Dec. 24]. A. L. S. 1 p. 1836 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To Warren. Dec. 25 Thanks for his congratulations. A. Df . S. 4 p. 1836 Pierce, Benjamin. Hillsborough, [N. H.] To Martin Deo. 26 Van Buren, Washington. Gratification at the election; Jackson's health; good wishes; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1836 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. To George W. Moore ^^'^^ 29 and others, [Indianapolis, Ind.] Reply to their letter of congratulation, [Dec. 6]. A. Df. of Abraham Van Buren. 2 p. PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BTJREN 275 1836 Van Buren, M[artiii]. Washington. To John Van Buren, Dec. 30 Albany. His success in court; nothing decided as to the Cabinet ; his own wish for Butler to re- main; questions pressing upon the President in regard to Texas, Michigan, the Florida War, etc. A. L. S. 4 p. [1836?] linn, L[ewis] F[ields]. To [Martin Van Buren, Washing- ton]. Prescription for stomach disorder. A. D. S. 1 p. [18361] V[an] B[nren], M[artin]. Poughkeepsie, [N. Y.] To John V[an] B[uren, Albany]. Disavowal of connection with the "Woolen Meeting" of 1827, to be pub- hshed in answer to [Jesse] Buel's attack, if [Ed- win] CrosweU thinks best; the City [Tammany?] meeting [Sept. 26, 1827 ?]; expenses; indorsement of L. Gardinier [ ?] to Gov. Marcy, etc. A. L. S. 4 p. [1836?] [Van Bnren, Martin]. To , [Tenn. ?] Answering inquiries as to his attitude toward internal im- provements. A. Df. 17 p. (Incomplete). [1836?] G[ilpin], H[enry] D[Uwood]. Life of Martin Van Buren. Pamphlet. 14 p. (Headed: "Martin Van Bu- ren" on all odd pages; on the even pages, "National portraits.") [1836] " Surplus revenue"; opinions of Gen. William H. Harri- son and Martin Van Buren upon its distribution among the states; New Jersey's share. Broad- side. [1836?] [Van Buren, Martin]. To . Letter, in the third person, on Van Buren's negro suffrage vote and abohtion; sending a copy of the correspondence with Sherrod WiUiams. A. Df. 4 p. 1837 Macon, Nath[anie]l. Buck Spring, [N. C] To Martin Jan. 1 Van Buren, Washington. Approving the Presi- dent's message; paper money; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. [1837 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. "Notes [outline and bet. Jan. draft of a speech] in anticipation of a casting 2 and 28] vote on the Cumberland Road [bill, S. 85].-" A. Df. of Abraham Van Buren. 31 p. (Bill introduced Jan. 2; Van Buren retired Jan. 28. See: Seriate Bills and Resolutions, 1836-7; De- bates, XIII, p. 1019). 276 LIBRAEY OF CONGRESS [1837? [Van Buren, Martin. Washington?] Notes on Congres- bet. Jan. sional legislation on internal improvements, 2 and 28?] especially the Cumberland Road, Apr. 30, 1802- July 2, 1836. 29 p. 1837 Skinner, S. Milton. Naperville, [111.] To M[oses] Y. Til- Jan. 3 den. On the price of government lands; the present system a help to speculators; the posi- tion of the settlers ; the President's message; the question of claims; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1837 Flagg, A[zariah] C[utting]. Albany. To M[artin] Van Jan. 11 Buren, Washington. On the collectorship in the Niagara district; preparing for the Whig Legis- lature; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1837 Hallett, W. E. Mobile. To M[artin] Van Buren, Wash- Jan. 12 ington. Commending Joshua Kennedy to his notice ; Col. Johnson a dead weight ; Van Buren's majority in Alabama; disapproval of the specie order; a story about Van Buren; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. [1837 "Democratic meeting of North Penn Township, [Pa.]" Jan. 15 ?] (Michael Riter, President.) Proceedings. News- paper cUpping. 1837 Viator, [Richard Rush]. London. To F[rancis] P[res- Jan. 20 ton] Blair, [Washington]. The British govern- ment and the slave question; an unfortunate de- cision; limits of the power of Britain; slaves as property; etc. A. Df. 7 p. 1837 Throop, E[nos] T[hompson]. New York. To [Martin] Jan. 28 Van Buren, [Washington]. As to his own stand- ing with Van Buren; no ill feeling toward Marcy, Wright, and Flagg; Marcy' s constraint; no con- nection with legislation for banks; dissatisfaction with Marcy; banks and railroads; Van Buren's letter to WiUiams; the paper system; etc. A. L. S. 17 p. 1837 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To the Senate. Jan. 28 Farewell address. A. D. S. 5 p. 1837 Stevenson, A[ndrew]. London. [To Martin Van Buren, Jan. 30 Washington]. Congratulations ; fate of the pres- ent ministry; O'Connell and Ireland; Brougham and the Radicals; claims for shipwrecked slaves; Jackson's message on Texas; the Secretary of Legation; etc. A. L. S. 18 p. "Private." PAPERS OF MAETIN VAN BUEEN 277 [1837 Slidell, John. [New Orleans?] To Martin Van Buren, Jan. ?] [Washington]. On SHdell's defeat and [Alex- ander] Mouton's election as United States Sen- ator from Louisiana. A. L. S. 1 p. 1837 Tilden, E[lam]. New Lebanon, [N. Y.] To M[artin] V[an] Feb. 2 Buren, [Washington]. On the report of the Committee of Ways and Means on the tariff, and a reduction in duties. A. L. S. 3 p. 1837 Van Buren, Martin. Washington. To Joel K[oberts] Feb. 4 Poinsett, Georgetown, S. C. Offering the secre- taryship of war. A. Df. of Abraham Van Bu- ren. 2 p. 1837 Thomas, Joseph L. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Buren, Feb. 5 Washington. Letter of congratulation. A. L. S. Ip. 1837 Irving, Washington. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Feb. 6 ■ [Washington]. Asking for a letter of introduc- tion for his niece and her party to Gov. van Scholten, St. Croix; Van Buren's election and position; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1837 Parker, Rich[ar]d E[mott]. Washington. To [Martin Feb. 7 Van Buren], Washington. On the composition of the Cabinet; criticism of Cass and Dickerson; representation from the Southern states; Vir- ginia's position; the situation in other states; etc. A. L. S. 7 p. 1837 Throop, E[nos] T[hompson]. New York. To M[artin] Feb. 9 Van Buren, [Washington]. Governor Marcy not a candidate for the coUectorship ; his own in- ability to account for Marcy's hostility; reasons for making an explanation; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1837 Poinsett, J[oel] R[oberts], South Santee, [S. C] ToMar- Fbb.9 tin Van Buren, Washington. Accepting the sec- retaryship of war. A. L. S. 2 p. [1837 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. Reply to the joint Feb. 10?] committee of the House and Senate notifying him of the result of the presidential election. A. Df. 1 p. 1837 Van Ness, C[omelius] P[eter]. Madrid. To Martin Van Feb. 10 Buren, [Washington]. Forsyth's unfriendly feel- ings towards him; relations with A. Middleton; Middleton's indiscretions of dress and speech; 278 LIBKAKY OF CONGRESS Van Ness, C[ornelius] P[eter] — Continued. Eaton's maladroitness ; allowances to Barry and Eaton; Eaton's conduct and that of his wife; etc. A. L. S. 8 p. "Confidential." 1837 Prettyman, Tho[ma]s G. Washington. To M[artin] Van Feb. 11 Buren, Washington. Views on slavery. A.L.S. 3p. , [1837 Ritchie, Thomas. Richmond. To Martin Van Buren, Feb- 11] Washington. Excitement caused by the House vote on abolition ; no division among the South- ern men; the arrest of R. M. Whitney; possible dissolution of the Union; his own advice and fears; fortunate that Van Buren is President. A. L. S. 3 p. (Including a copy of an extract from a letter to Ritchie, dated "Washington, 10th Feby.") 1837 Tallmadge, N[athaniel] P[itcher]. Senate Chamber, Feb. 14 [Washington]. To Martin Van Buren, Seven Buildings, [Washington]. The wish of the Sen- ate Committee on Foreign Affairs to consult his views on Mexican affairs; suggesting an inter- view. A. L. S. 1 p. [1837 , [Van Buren, Martin. Washington.] To N[athaniel P[itch- Feb. 14?] er] Tallmadge, [Senate, Washington]. Declining to give his views on Mexican affairs. A. Df. 3 p. [1837 [Bntler, Benjamin Franklin]. To M[artin] Van Buren, Feb. 15?] [Washington]. The President's approval of Van Buren's letter [Feb. 14?] to N. P. Tallmadge; etc. A. L. 1 p. 1837 Elliott, J[esse] D[uncan]. Port Mahon, Spain. To Wil- Fbb. 15 Ham B[erkeley] Lewis, [Washington]. Sending papers relating to a controversy; his hope to com- plete his service; a visit to the Sultan; Arabian horses; the Barton question; etc. A.L.S. 5 p. "Private and Confidential." 1837 Butler, B[enjamin] F[ranklin]. Washington. To Martin Feb. 15 Van Buren, [Washington]. Reasons why he can- not continue in the Cabinet ; regrets ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1837 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. Washington. To B[enjamin] Feb. 15 F[ranklin] Butler, [Washington]. Asking to see PAPERS OF MARTIN VAK BUREN 279 V[an] B[iiren], M[artin] — Continued. him; promising not to distress him by pressing upon him what may be disagreeable ; etc. Copy. Ip. 1837 United States House of Representatives. Washington. An Feb. 16 act to prohibit the sale of pubhc lands, except to actual settlers, in limited quantities, and for other purposes. [Senate 20.] Printed. 4 p. 1837 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To George M[iflain] Feb. 16 Dallas, [Philadelphia ?] The Cabinet ; the Secre- tary of War to be taken from the South ; offering him the Russian mission; etc. A. Df. 3 p. "Confidential." 1837 Democratic City and County Convention. Philadelphia. Feb. 17 To Martin Van Buren, [Washington]. Proceed- ings and message to Van Buren. Printed. 4 p. 1837 Ely, WiUiam M. and Alfred B. Binghamton, [N. Y.] To Feb. 17 Martin Van Buren, Washington. On the expedi- ency of abolishing the slave trade in the District of Columbia. L. S. 2 p. 1837 Buchanan, James. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Feb. 19 Washington. Pennsylvania's expectation and demand for a representative in the Cabinet. A. L. S. 1 p. 1837 Simpson, Henry. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Buren, Feb. 20 [Washington]. On his claims to ofiice and his wishes. A. L. S. 3 p. 1837 Cuba, Deputies of. Madrid. "Pro testa de los Diputados Feb. 21 electos por la isla de Cuba a las Cortes generales de la Nacion." Broadside. (With a memoran- dum from C. P. Van Ness. A. D. 1 p.) 1837 Cass, Lew[is]. Paris. To [Andrew Jackson, Washing- Fbb. 21 ton]. Reporting a conversation with the King; a rumored offer to cede Cuba to England; the Prince de Joinville's visit to the United States; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1837 Cameron, Simon, and Ovid F. Johnson. Harrisburg, [Pa.] Feb. 24 To Martin Van Buren, Washington. As to Pennsylvania's representative in the Cabinet; their belief that Muhlenberg is the only man who can be safely taken. L. S. 3 p. 1837 Santa Anna, Antonio L6pez de. To Martin Van Buren, Feb. 25 [Washington]. At Manga de Clavo, recupera- ting; good wishes. Translation. 1 p. 280 LIBEAKY OF CONGEESS 1837 Vaughan, Cha[rle]s E[ichard]. London. To Martin Van Feb. 26 Buren, [Washington]. His appointment to go to Constantinople on a special mission; - congratu- lations and good wishes; awaiting news from Spain; the General's health; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1837 El Mundo. Madrid. "... Proyecto de constitucion [de Feb. 26 la monarqula espanola] presentado k las Cortes por la comision especial nombrada al efecto, que se leyo S, las mismas en la sesion del dia 24 de febrero de 1837 ..." 4 p. 1837 Buchanan, James. Senate Chamber, [Washington]. To Feb. 28 Martin Van Buren, Washington. Party strength in Pennsylvania dependent upon a selection for the Cabinet ; no wishes for himself; etc. A. L. S. Ip. 1837 Patterson, Daniel F., George Bomford, and W. Noland. Feb. [Washington]. Rates of wages in Washington for men employed on public buildings or works, [Jan.-Mar., 1837]. D. S. 1 p. 1837 Van Hess, C[ornelius] P[eter]. Madrid. To [Martin Van Mar. 1 Buren, Washington]. On the reported arrange- ment between France and England as to Cuba; how the hoax originated; efforts to borrow, and military success ; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. ^ 1837 Guier, Geo[rge]. Philadelphia. To Henry Toland, Wash- Mar. 3 ington. His claims to office ; etc. L. S. 3 p. 1837 Ingersoll, C[harles] J[ared. Philadelphia]. To [John] Mar. 3 Forsyth, [Washington]. Van Buren should an- nounce his ideas of rotation in office ; an explor- ing expedition to the West; encouraging foreign trade; personal griefs; Pennsylvania and the Cabinet; his own position ; etc. A. L. S. 14 p. 1837 United States Senate. Washington. Executive proceed- Mar. 3-7 ings on the appointment of Alcde La Branche as charg6 d'affaires to the Republic of Texas; in- cluding President Jackson's message of nomina- tion, Mar. 3. Copy from the Executive Journal, 4: 631; 5: 17. 3 p. 1837 Van Buren, Martin. Washington. Inaugural address Mak. 4 ... New York. G. Hopkins and Son. 1837. Pamphlet. 12 p. (Three copies). 1837 Eepublican General Committee (Peter Wendell and others). ^^^- 4 Albany, N. Y. To Martin Van Buren, [Washing- PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BXJBEN 281 Republican General Committee — Continued. ton]. Letter of congratulation. Signed by 41 members of the committee. L. S. 4 p. 1837 Toland, Henry. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Buren, Mar. 9 [Washington]. Popular disappointment over the failure of the President to sign the currency bill; the rescinding of the Treasury order; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1837 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. To John Forsyth, Mar. 9 [Washington]. Regret that he cannot remain at the head of the Department of State ; his con- versation with Woodbury misunderstood; etc. A. Df. 3 p. . A. Df. of Martin Van Buren, Jr. 3 p. 1837 Worth, G[orham] A. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Mak. 12 [Washington]. The deplorable state of the moneyed affairs of the country; the situation in New York; the quantity of specie and the work it must do; the immediate repeal of the specie circular urged. A. L. S. 4 p. "Private." 1837 Eepnblican Convention. Suffolk, [Virginia]. "Proceedings Mab. 13 of the RepubHcan Convention held in Suffolk on the 13th March, 1837." Norfolk, 1837. Pamphlet. 8 p. 1837 V[an] B[nren], M[artin]. Washington. Minutes of a Cabi- Mar. 14 net council on the Northeast boundary. A. Df . S. Ip. 1837 Lee, James. New York. To Martin Van Buren, [Wash- Mar. 14 ington]. Great pressure on the money market; the remedy to modify the Treasury order; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1837 White, Campbell P. New York. To [Martin Van Buren, Mar. 14 Washington]. On modifying the Treasury cir- cular. A. L. S. 5 p. 1837 Tallmadge, N[athaniel] P[itcher]. New York. To Mar- Mar. 15 tin Van Buren, [Washington]. The Treasury order; the currency biU; poHtical aspects of the questions; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1837 Lawrence, C[orneUus Van] W[yck«] New York. To Mar. 18 Martin Van Buren, Washington. On the money stringency. A. L. S. 5 p. 1837 Paulding, J[ames] K[irke]. New York. To [Martin Van Mar. 18 Buren, Washington]. On Mr. Persico and stat- uary for the Capitol. A. L. S. 2 p. 282 LIBBARY OF CONGRESS 1837 Bates, Joshua. London. To Martin Van Buren, Wash- Mah. 18 ington. Congratulations; the cause of the dis- tressed state of commerce; the balance of trade; about Aaron Vail. A. L. S. 5 p. 1837 Graines, E[dmund] P[endleton]. Washington. To Joel Mar. 18 R[oberts] Poinsett, [Washington]. Movements of the troops proposed for the protection of the Southern and Southwestern frontier. Copy. 5 p. (Appended note: "In addition to record- ing this letter in the letter Book send a copy of it to the Gov'', of Florida — the Governor of Arkan- sas, and the Governor of Louisiana. E. P. Gaines." A. N. S. 1 p.) 1837 [Woodbury, Levi ? Washington]. To [Martin Van Buren, Mae. 19 Washington]. On the probable consequences of the repeal of the Treasury circular. 8 p. 1837 Wright, Silas. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Wash- Mak. 21 ington. Condition of the mercantile interests in New York; their attitude toward the Treasury order; effect of the failure of the Josephs, New York; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. "Private." 1837 Throop, E[nos] T[hompson]. New York. To [Martin] Mar. 22 Van Burpn, [Washington]. Friendly message; their correspondence; the trouble at Albany; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1837 Ward, Robert I. Louisville, [Ky.] To Martin Van Buren, Mar. 22 Washington. On the Banks and the Treasury circular; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1837 Jackson, Andrew. Smithland, Ky. To Martin Van Bu- Mab. 22 ren, [Washington]. His journey homeward, and reception on the route; the Treasury order ac- ceptable to the people; the deposit banks; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1837 Massachusetts Legislature, Democratic Members. "Con- Mar. 23 vention of the Democratic Representatives of the Legislature of Massachusetts." Printed. 2 p. (With: Turner, etc., to Van Buren, 1837, Mar. 31 ; and with: Foster, [etc.], to Van Buren, 1837, May). 1837 Mann, A[bijah], Jr. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Mar. 23 [Washington]. On the paper money system. A. L. S. 7 p. "Private." PAPEES OF MARTIN VAK BUREN 283 1837 [Woodbury, Levi? Washington]. "Comparative view ^^^- 24 of condition of Louisiana banks, as presented in Treasury report of Jan. 4, 1837, and report of Committee of Legislature Feb., 1837." 1 p. 1837 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. Questions to his ^^K- 24 Cabinet on the repeal or modification of the Treasury Order of July, 1836. A. Df. S. 3 p. . Copy. 2 p. . Copy. 1 p. . Copy. 1 p. (Third copy indorsed : "... Not submitted, as I decided to take the entire responsibility & had . . . reason to be- lieve that the Cabinet would be divided . . . M V B." The copies are in the hand of Martin Van Buren, Jr.) 1837 Welch, B[artholomew] T. Albany. To Martin Van Mab- 24 Buren, [Washington]. A pastoral letter. A. L. S. 4 p. 1837 Mills, Rob[er]t. [Washington.] To Martin Van Buren, Mab. 27 [Washington]. Questions on the pubhc build- ings, Patent Office, Treasury, and grounds. L. S. 2 p. (With an appended memorandum of Van Buren's opinion. Mar. 29). 1837 Cooper, Thomas. Columbia, S. C. To Martin Van Bu- Mab. 27 ren, Washington. Sending his reply to an attack upon Van Buren in the Charleston Mercury [of Mar. 14]; the question of aboHtion; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. (Chpping inclosed). 1837 Van Schaick, M[yndert]. New York. To Martin Van Mae. 28-29 Buren, Washington. Election prospects; strin- gency of the money market ; the need of repeal- ing the Treasury order; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1837 Fletcher, Tho[mas] K. Nashville, [Tenn]. To Martin Mak. 28 Van Buren, [Washington]. Reasons for not re- pealing the Treasury order. A. L. S. 4 p. 1837 V[an] B[uren], M[artin. Washington]. Notes in regard to Mae. 29 the material, etc., for the Patent Office and the Treasury. A. D. 3 p. (Appended to : Mills to Van Buren, 1837, Mar. 27). 1837 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren, Mab. 30 Washington. His arrival and health; gratifica- tion at his reception; a review of his administra- tion; the paper system and deposit banks in the 284 LIBRAKY OP CONGRESS Jackson, Andrew — Continued. South and West; the Treasury order universally popular with the working class; etc. A. L. S. 7 p. 1837 Spain, Cortes. Palacio, [Madrid]. Decree authorizing Mar. 30 certain imports at Bilboa and San Sebastian, and fixing duties; included in: Isabel II, C^dula . . . 1837, Apr. 1. Newspaper cHpping. (With: Van Ness to Van Buren, 1837, Apr. 4). 1837 Turner, John B., Junius Tilden, and Jonathan Nayson. Mas. 31 Boston. To Martin Van Buren, [Washington]. Sending proceedings of the Convention of the Democratic Representatives of the Legislature of Massachusetts, March 23 and 24. L. S. 2 p. (Printed inclosure. 2 p.) 1837 Smith, Thomas L. Washington. To . Correcting Mae. 31 an injustice against Amos Kendall. A. L. S. 2 p. [1837? [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. Speech to the Texan Mar. ?] minister [Memucan Hunt ?] on the presentation of his credentials. A. Df. 2 p. [1837 Van Buren, Martin. To [Richard EUiott] Parker, [West- Mar. ?] moreland County ?, Va.] Tendering the position of attorney-general. A. Df. 7 p. [1837 Van Buren, Martin. Washington. To [Andrew Jackson, Mae. ?] Hermitage]. Gratification at the Surgeon-Gen- eral's report of the journey; Ritchie's view of the Farewell Address; the Court of Inquiry; the money market ; memorials praying for the repeal of the Treasury circular; the budget. A. L. 4 p. (Incomplete). [1837? [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. To [George Mifflin Mae. ?] Dallas, Philadelphia ?] On the appointment of a secretary to the Russian legation. A. Df. 2 p. "Private." [1837 [Woodbury, Levi. Washington]. Statements on banking Mae. ?] conditions : [1] "Condition of deposit banks from about July to November, 1836, as to discounts in each State." Df. 2 p. [2] "Comparative discounts in States Nov. 36 & Mar. 37 by deposit banks — about middle of each month. Df . 2 p. PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 285 [Woodbury, Levi] — Continued. [3] "Comparative condition of deposit banks in dis-^ counts between July 31st, 36, & March 25th, 1837." Df. 2 p. [4] "Exhibit of the comparative situation of banks on the 1 July 1836 & the 1st March 1837." Ip. [5] "Table 4. Deposit banks — Condition of at dif- ferent periods [Oct. 1, 1833-Mar. 1, 1837.]" Ip. 1837 [Isabel II, by Maria Cristina]. Order, in pursuance of the -Ajr- 1 decree of Cortes, 1837, Mar. 30, on imports and duties. Newspaper cHpping. (With : Van Ness to Van Buren, 1837, Apr. 14.) 1837 Taney, K[oger] B[rooke]. Baltimore. To Martin Van Apk. 1 Buren, [Washington]. On the appointment of Murray; rejoiced that the specie order is to stand; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1837 Democratic Convention Committee. Baltimore. To Mar- Apr. 2 tin Van Buren, [Washington]. Urging a state- ment of his views on rotation in office. L. S. of John C. Legrand and Eobert M. Welch. 2 p. 1837 Williams, John. Knoxville, [Tenn.] To [Martin Van Apr. 2 Buren, Washington]. On conditions under the Cherokee treaty ; the influence of Koss ; force may be necessary to remove the Indians from their lands; General Wool's good conduct; etc. A.L.S. 3 p. 1837 Isabel II, by Maria Cristina. C^dula pubMshing the de- Apr. 3 cree of Cortes, 1837, Mar. 30, on imports and duties. Newspaper cHpping. (With: Van Ness to Van Buren, 1837, Apr. 4). 1837 Toland, Henry. Philadelphia. To M[artin] Van Buren, Apr. 3 [Washington]. The situation becoming worse; advising the repeal of the Treasury order; the party to be prostrated. A. L. S. 3 p. 1837 Boon, R[attliffe]. Boonville, Ind. To Martin Vaij Buren, Apr. 4 [Washington]. The Treasury order unpopular and not producing its intended effect ; regret that the currency bill did not become a law; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1837 Van Ness, C[omeUus] P[eter]. Madrid. To Martin Van Apr. 4 Buren, [Washington]. The progress of the revo- 286 LIBEAHY OF CONGRESS Van BTess, C[ornelius] P[eter] — Continued. lution in Spain; financial needs of the govern- ment; aid from England or France; smuggling from England; the proposed constitution; ar- rangement with General Evans; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. (Clipping inclosed) . 1837 Read, John M[eredith]. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Apr. 5 Buren, Washington. The political situation in Pennsylvania; Governor Wolf and rotation in office ; removals must be made or the party lost ; Pennsylvania misunderstood at Washington; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1837 Arnold, Robert. Perth Amboy, [N. J.] To Martin Van Apr. 5 Buren, [Washington]. The pohtical situation in New Jersey; more influence and talent to be enlisted if the party is to be saved; about Col. Joseph W. Scott ; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1837 Barker, J[ames]N[elson]. Philadelphia. To M[artin] Van Apr. 5 Buren, [Washington]. Excitement over changes in the Custom-house subsided; a meeting to urge removals; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1837 Westcott, James D[iament], Jr. Tallahassee, [Fla.] To Apr. 5 Martin Van Buren, Washington. Recommend- ing Col. WilHam J. Mils for secretary of Florida. A. L. S. 2 p. , 1837 Steuart, W[iUia]m. Baltimore. To Robert MUs, Wash- Ape. 6 ington. Rates of wages paid in Baltimore; rail- ing and flagging for the Washington monument ; etc.; answering Mills's letter of [Apr.] 4. A. L. S. Ip. 1837 Strickland, Wilham. Philadelphia. To Robert Mills, Apr. 6 [Washington]. On "the prices of labor." in Philadelphia; answering Mills's letter of [Apr.] 4. A. L. S. 1 p. (Notes appended by Mills on "Washington prices" and on Philadelphia prices for iron pipe) . 1837 Rives, W[illiam] C[abell]. Castle HiU, [Va.] To M[artinl ■A^PK' 7 Van Buren, Washington. The Treasury circu- lar; its political effects injurious; adherence to it would impose a great burden on the Adminis- tration; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. 1837 Gilpin, H[enry] D[ilwood]. Philadelphia. To Martin Van ^^^■'^ Buren, [Washington]. Rumored opposition of PAPERS OP MARTIN VAN BUREN 287 Gilpin, H[enry] D[ilwood] — Continued. the Secretary of the Treasury to the Treasury circular; the good effect of that circular; local politics; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1837 linn, L[ewis] F[ields]. St. Genevieve, [Mo.] To Silas Apr. 8 Wright, Canton, N. Y. Good opinion of the Van Buren administration; the organization of the House should be for legislation; Benton and Rives; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1837 Bnchanan, James. Lancaster, [Pa.] To Martin Van Apr. 8 Buren, [Washington]. Recommending Henry Petrikin for a clerkship. A. L. S. 3 p. 1837 Reynolds, Levi, Jr. Chester, Penn. To Martin Van Apr. 8 Buren, [Washington]. The poor quaMty of the House of Representatives; measures adopted and mistakes made; discouragement about the Democratic party; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1837 Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom]. New York. To [Mar- Apr. 8 tin Van Buren], Washington. A meeting of gamblers in land and stocks; the action of the Bank no remedy; the suspension of other banks; financial crisis natural and inevitable ; the cause of the present crisis an excess of paper; the Gov- ernment should deal with banks without circula- tion; the specie order and the banks of the West; etc. A. L. S. 10 p. 1837 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To W[iUia]m C[abeU] Apr. 8 Rives, [Castle Hill, Va.] Will welcome his ad- vice; the currency question; the situation of the Western banks; etc. A. Df. S. 7 p. l837 Barker, J[ames] N[elson]. Philadelphia. To M[artin] Apr. 9 Van Buren, [Washington]. The conduct of John M. Read and Henry Simpson; a contest between Henry and Stephen Simpson; etc, A. L. S. 3 p. 1837 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. To [John B. Turner Apr. 9 and others, Boston]. Acknowledging proceed- ings of the Convention of Democratic Represent- atives of the Legislature of Massachusetts [Mar. 23]. A. Df. 2 p. 1837 Flagg, A[zariah] C[utting]. Albany. To Martin Van Apr. 10 Buren, [Washington]. Effects of speculation ; the specie order should not be repealed; the country 288 LIBEARY OF CONGRESS Flagg, A[zariah] C[uttingJ — Continued. entirely sound; the credit of New York State; the progress of luxury and corruption; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. 1837 Logan, Andrew. Beaver, Pa. To Martin Van Buren, Apr. 10 Washington. The influence of the Bank; Gen. Samuel Power a candidate for marshal; his ca- reer; his own removal to Wisconsin territory or Illinois, and his wish for office; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1837 Claiborne, John F[rancis] H[amtramck]. Madison Co., Ape. 10 Miss. To Martin] Van Buren, [Washington]. Unparalled distress; the Treasury order the greatest cause ; some prices of plantations ; what is expected of Van Buren; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1837 "Fair Play. . . . Mr. Van Buren's Administration". Apk. 11 Chpping from the Charleston Patriot. (With: Cooper to Van Buren, 1837, Apr. 14.) 1837 lehman, Geo[rge] F. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Apk. 11 Buren, [Washington]. New Federal appointees in Philadelphia should be in favor of the Gov- ernor; non-interference of the old office-holders in the election; what the people expect; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1837 Sutherland, Jacob. Geneva, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Apk. 12, Buren, [Washington]. Suggesting James Feni- more Cooper as minister to Vienna. A. L. S. 4 p. 1837 Lewis, W[iUiam] B[erkeley]. To Martin Van Buren, Apr- 13 [Washington]. Sending a letter of Commodore J. D. Elliott, of February 15. A. L. S. 1 p. 1837 Hudson, Rob[er]t E., and E. Gonon. Washington. To Apr- 14 Martin Van Buren, Washington. On their proj- ect for a telegraph line from New York to New Orleans ; their wish to exhibit a model of their system. L. S. 1 p. 1837 Cooper, Thomas. Columbia, S. C. To [Martin Van -*-^«- 1^ Buren, Washington]. Popular prejudice against Van Buren; his own favorable opinion; the South, slavery, and the tariff; the Treasury circular and Texas; etc. ; inclosing a chpping from the Charles- ton Patriot, April 11. A. L. S. 2 p. [1837 Apr. 14] 1837 Apr. 15 1837 Apr. ,15 1837 Apr. 17 1837 Apr. 17 PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 289 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. Speech to [Edouard] Pontois on receiving the latter' s credentials as French minister to the United States. A. Df. 4 p. Baltimore Democratic Convention, Committee. Balti- more. To Martin Van Buren, [Washington]. Urging a statement of his views on rotation in office. L. S. of John C. Legrand, [etc.]. 3 p. Cass, Lew[is]. Marseilles. To [Martin Van Buren, Wash- ington]. On his way to the Levant; as to the leave of Lieut. Prentiss; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. Philadelphia General Ward Committee. Philadelphia. Resolutions on rotation in office. Copy (extract) . 1 p. (With: Phil. Gen. Ward Delegation, Com- mittee, to Van Buren, 1837, Apr. 26). Barker, J[ames] N[elson]. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Buren, [Washington]. The meeting of the so- called General Ward Committee, and that in the Northern Liberties; who were the leading actors; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1837 Mifflin, Benj[ami]n. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Buren, Apr. 18 Washington. On Col. Simpson's activity in agi- tating the question of rotation in office; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. (Inclosures : Three "volunteer toasts" in Simpson's hand, two of them bear- ing other names) . 1837 Barker, J[ames] N[elson]. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Apr. 19 Buren, Washington. Proceedings of the Gen- eral Ward Committee ; efforts of Read and Simp- son; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1837 Phelps, Thad[deu]s. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Apr. 20 Washington. The banks' inabiHty to increase their specie; forbearance needed; imminent dis- tress; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1837 Throop, E[nos] T[hompson]. New York. To Martin Van Apr. 20 Buren, [Washington]. The Com[mercial] Bank of Buffalo; its condition and the charges made against it ; the persecution attributed to Olcott ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1837 Stevenson, A[ndrew]. London. To [Martin Van Buren, Apr. 22 Washington]. On an article in the Globe, un- friendly to himself; Vail's opinion of it; Duer's friendship for Van Buren. A. S. S. 2 p. "Private." 40803°— 10 19 290 LIBEAKY OF CONGKESS [1837 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. To [Andrew Jack- Apb. 24?] son] Donelson, [Davidson Co., Tenn.] Condo- lence on Mrs. Donelson's death; disappointment at being unable to retain Donelson in office. A. Df. 3 p. 1837 Van Bnren, M[artin]. Washington. To [Andrew] Jack- Apk. 24 son, [Hermitage]. His own peculiar and difficult position; the dreadful state of the money market in New York ; a letter from Sir Charles Vaughan ; a likeness of the King of England for Jackson; appointments, the Cabinet, and state elections; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. 1837 Wheaton, H[enry]. Berlin. To Martin Van Buren' Apr. 25 [Washington]. Thanks for his appointment as envoy at Berlin; the message; the Reporter of the Supreme Court; commercial negotiations with Germany; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private." 1837 McClure, John. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Apr. 26 [Washington]. A meeting of the merchants; dis- satisfaction over the result; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1837 lane, Andrew. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Apr. 26 Washington. The importance of New York city; the Treasury order should be repealed; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. 1837 Philadelphia General Ward Delegation Committee (John W. Apr. 26 Ashmead, Henry G. Freeman, etc.) Philadel- phia. To Martin Van Buren, Washington. Sending resolutions adopted by the Democratic Ward Committee. L. S. 1 p. (Inclosure, 1 p.) 1837 Lewis, Morgan. New York. To [Martin Van Buren], ■A^PB- 27 Washington. Warning against a deputation of New York merchants. A. L. S. 1 p. 1837 Welles, Gideon. Hartford. To Martin Van Buren, Apr. 27 Washington. On appointments in Connecticut. A. L. S. 2 p. 1837 James, J[ohn] W. Boston. To F[rancis] P[reston] Blair, Apr. 27 Washington. As to articles on banks and bank- ing; cannot accept the position of assistant editor offered; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1837 Anonymous. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Wash- Apr. 27 ington. On the specie circular and trade in specie. 3 p. PAPERS OP MARTIN VAN BUREN 291 1837 Apr. 29 1837 Apr. 29 1837 Apr. 29 1837 Apr. 30 1837 Apr. 30 1837 Ape. 30 [1837 Apr. ?] [1837 Apr.?] [1837 c. May 1 Throop, E[nos] T[hompson]. New York. To [Martin] Van Buren, [Washington]. The number and classes of failures ; "the anonymous letter"; the poor affected ; the immediate danger in the coun- try banks; the English banks and houses; ex- cessive credits and expansion of paper issues; the specie circular; etc. A. L. S. 8 p. Daniel, P[eter] V[ivian]. Richmond. To [Martin Van Buren, Washington.] Extraordinary measures adopted in New York; extrp,vagant speculation; a method of dealing with the new diplomacy; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private." Patterson, R[obert]. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Buren, [Washington]. Confidence entirely destroyed; rescinding the Treasury order; a call for Congress would produce rehef; the domestic exchanges and the Bank of the United States; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. Gilpin, H[enry] D[ilwood]. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Buren, [Washington]. The crisis and poli- tics; the panic at a fortunate time; confined to the commercial cities; Muhlenberg's prospects and Pennsylvania poHtics; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. Hoyt, J[esse]. New York. To [Martin Van Buren, Wash- ington]. The Merchants' Distress Committee to go to Washington; a threat of Draper; a Phila- delphia meeting; a rebuke to the Whigs; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. Taney, R[oger] B[rooke]. Baltimore. To Martin Van Buren, Washington. Certain persons plotting mischief; a suggestion to write to Howard or McKim. A. L. S. 1 p. "Private." * Darcy, John S., and others. Newark, N. J. To Martin Van Buren, Washington. Asking the revoca- tion of the specie circular, July 11, [1836]. L. S. Ip. [Trist, Nicholas Philip. Havana]. "Overtrading." A. Df. 3 p. "A Real Friend." New York. To [Martin Van Buren ?] Washington]. Reassurance; Morris Robinson, Nicholas Biddle, and the merchants' movement in New York ; the specie circular, the Banli of England; etc. 2 p. 292 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1837 Commercial Bulletin. New Orleans. Account of a meet- May 4 ing of New York merchants, [April] 25, to devise measures of relief for the present commercial distress. 1 column. 1837 ITeckar [Jacob Barker]. New Orleans. On the present May 4 depression and the remedy. Clipping from the New Orleans Commercial Bulletin. 2 columns. [1837 [Butler, Benjamin Franklin. Washington]. To [the New May 4?] York Committee of Fifty?] A draft for [Van Buren's] answer to their application of [May 3 ?] for a repeal of the Treasury order of July 11, 1836, an extra session of Congress, and an order to the collectors of customs to [postpone collec- tions on duty bonds ?], etc. A. Df. 3 p. 1837 Barker, Jacob. New Orleans. To [Martin Van Buren, May 4 Washington]. The New York Conxmittee; his own reply under the signature of "Neckar"; a special session of Congress; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1837 Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom]. New York. To M[ar- May 6 tin] Van Buren, [Washington]. The affairs of the Dry Dock Bank; a run on all the banks; suspension of specie payments; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1837 Throop, E[nos] T[hompson]. New York. To [Martin] May 6 Van Buren, [Washington]. Injunctions against the Buffalo banks; his own relation to the Com- mercial Bank's downfall; inabiHty to convince the world of his innocence; his stock holdings; the situation of the bank better than was sup- posed; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. "Private." 1837 ^ Throop, E[nos] T[hompson]. New York. To [Martin] May f Van Buren, [Washington]. On the bill filed by Stebbins and unnecessarily harsh measures; points he had overlooked; his motives and pecu- liarities; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1837 Hamilton, James A[lexander]. Florence. To [Martin ^^'^ ^ Van Buren], Washington. Inclosing a letter in favor of Ambrosic's retention as consul; the case of the Consul at Rome; the inaugural message; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private." 1837 Lehman, Geo[rg]e F. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Bu- ^'^^ 9 ren, [Washington]. Something necessary to har- monize his supporters; poHtics and financial PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUKEN 293 Lehman, Geo[rg]e F. — Continued. distress; theory of "two terms" in office; Muhlenberg in the Cabinet, and Governor Wolf; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1837 Anonymous. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Buren, Wash- ^Iay 9 ington. Warning against the Girard Bank. 1 p. 1837 Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom]. New York. To [Mar- May 10 tin Van Buren], Washington. The Dry Dock Bank and the ruin of the paper party; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1837 Page, J[ames]. Philadelphia. To Amos Kendall, [Wash- ^Iay 10 ington]. The situation in Philadelphia. A. L. S. 2 p. "Private." 1837 Gilpin, Henry D[ilwood]. Philadelphia. To Martin Van May 10 Buren, [Washington]. The suspension of New York and Baltimore banks; what is taking place in Philadelphia; the Bank of the United States and the Girard Bank; banks to suspend; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. "Private." 1837 Throop, E[nos] T[hompson]. New York. To Martin Van May 10 Buren, Washington. A crisis and panic; the conduct of the banks; what is happening in Eng- land; a suspension of the safety fund law pro- posed; the suspension of specie payments general and approved; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1837 Lehman, Geo[rge] F. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Bu- May 11 ren, [Washington]. The banks in Philadelphia and specie payments; forfeiture of charters; the Treasury order should be maintained; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1837 Smith, Henry K. Buffalo. To Martin Van Buren, May 11 [Washington]. On a newspaper paragraph and its origin. A. L. S. 3 p. 1837 Gilpin, H[enry] D[ilwood]. Philadelphia. To Martin May 11 Van Buren, [Washington]. Two letters: [1] The sequel of the bank history begun in his letter of [May 10]; meetings at the Exchange ; specie in the Bank; the deposit banks; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. [2] The suspension of specie payments and politics; the issue of notes and making of loans; the law imperative; the course of the Government; awaiting instructions ; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 294 LIBEAKY OF CONGEESS 1837 Van Schaick, M[yndert]. New York. To Martin Van May 12 Buren, [Washington]. All look to him for some measure of relief; the crisis of an extraordinary character; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1837 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren, May 12 Washington. The maneuvers of the Bank in the West; legislative history; Mississippi bank- rupt; a claim against Mexico; the Administration record in seeking to check speculation a strong one; his own rumored embarrassments; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. 1837 Barker, J[ames] N[elson]. Philadelphia. To Martin Van May 13 Buren, [Washington]. Solms's trip to Washing- ton; his record and dependability; a public meet- ing of merchants ; the military ready for use ; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1837 Throop, E[nos] T[hompson]. New York. To [Martin] May 13 Van Buren, [Washington]. Renewing activity of business; who will be benefited; the suspen- sion of banks to be defended; a national bank and the banking system; the poHtics in the situa- tion; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1837 Wright, Silas, Jr. Canton, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Bu- May 13 ren, [Washington]. Causes preventing his writ- ing; poHtical differences at Albany; Porter's re- gret at having left the House at Washington; the Legislature and a banking law; etc.; send- ing a letter from Dr. Linn. A. L. S. 4 p. 1837 Saresche, V. M. Tuscumbia, Alabama. To Martin Van May 14 Buren, [Washington]. On the condition of pub- lic opinion. A. L. S. 6 p. 1837 Gilpin, H[enry] D[ilwood]. Philadelphia. To Martin Van May 15 Buren, Washington. A large pubhc meeting of the working classes against banks and issues of small tickets by corporations; suits for unpaid bonds; Biddle's exculpatory letter; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1837 Henshaw, David. Boston. To Martin Van Buren, Wash- May 16 ington. The excitement caused by the order re- quiring specie for bonds at the custom-house and at the post-office ; a meeting called ; etc. A. L. S. Ip. 1837 lewis, W[imam] B[erkeley]. Nashville, [Tenn.] To Mar- May 17 tin Van Buren. Fletcher's visit to Washington; PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 295 lewis, W[illiam] B[erkeley] — Continued. the banks of Tennessee and the payment of the volunteers; embarrassment general; Armstrong for governor; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private." 1837 Donelson, A[ndrew] J[ackson]. Davidson Co., [Tenn.] May 17 To Martin Van Buren, Washington. The loss of Mrs. Donelson; some modifications in the Treasury order drawn up by himself but not submitted; the real distress heightened by the efforts of the Bank; local politics; Jackson's health; etc.; answering Van Buren's letter of [Apr.] 24. A. L. S. 5 p. 1837 Foster, Wpllialm. Boston. To [Martin Van Buren], Mat 17 Washington. The Democracy to adopt resolu- tions of confidence in the Administration; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1837 Medary, Samuel. Columbus, [Ohio]. To Martin Van May 18 Buren, [Washington]. The stoppage of the banks and the political effect; Benton mint- drops versus Biddle's paper rags; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1837 Booth, John B. Goshen, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Buren, May 18 Washington. The views of the Orange Co. Democracy on the specie circular; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1837 McWhorter, Geo[rge] H. Oswego, [N. Y.] To L[evi] Wood- May 19 bury, [Washington]. On the management of public moneys. A. L. S. 3 p. 1837 Solms, [Joseph]. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Buren, ilAY 19 Washington. On the remedy for the present situation. A. L. S. 3 p. 1837 iricolson, John B. Boston Harbor. To Martin Van May 19 Buren, [Washington]. As to an extra session of Congress; a suggestion for fiscal reform. A. L. S. 3 p. 1837 Throop, E[nos] T[hompson]. New York. To [Martin] May 19 Van Buren, [Washington]. Bad news from Eng- land; the premium on exchange; dues to the Government; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1837 Kane, J[ohn] K[intzing]. Philadelphia. To [Martin Van May 20 Buren, Washington]. On Macalester's plan for resumption; Elihu Chauncey's plan outlined; Cashier Jaudon's opinion; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. "Confidential." 296 LIBEAKY OF CONGEESS 1837 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren, May 20 Washington. Recommending Henry Toland for office; the Bank situation in Tennessee; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1837 Graham, Cha[rle]s. New York. To [Martin Van Buren, May 20 Washington]. On the' payment of customs bonds. A. L. S. 3 p. 1837 McWhorter, Geo[rge] H. Oswego, [N. Y.] To M[artin] May 20 Van Buren, [Washington]. Sending a copy of his letter to the Secretary of the Treasury; on depositing pubUc collections ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. [1837 Price, William M. [New York ?] To [Martin Van Buren, C.May 20?] Washington]. Commending the call for the [special session] of Congress, Globe, [May 15]: describing conditions. A. L. S. 2 p. 1837 Brockenbrougli, John. Richmond. To W[ilHa]m C[abell] May 20 Rives, [Castle Hill, Va.] His views on the cur- rency situation; suggestions for a metallic cur- rency and Government commissioners to handle the revenues; the July instalment under the deposit law; etc. A. L. S. 7 p. (With:Brock- enbrough to Van Buren, 1837, May 22). 1837 Gilpin, H[enry] D[ilwood]. Philadelphia. To Martin May 21 Van Buren, [Washington]. On the course of the Bank of the Metropolis; the scheme of the United States Bank; the tone of sentiment excellent; the rumored suspension of the Bank of England; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. Hoyt, J[esse]. New York. To [Martin Van Buren, Washington]. Swartwout's position; "oppres- sive orders" from Washington; specie and the payment of bonds; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. Throop, E[nos] T[hompson]. New York. To [Martin] Van Buren, [Washington]. Swartwout blamed rather than the Administration; etc. A. L. S. IP- National laborer. Extra. Proceedings of an adjourned town meeting of citizens of the City and County of Philadelphia. 2 p. (With: Stoever, [etc.], to Van Buren, 1837, May 26.) Brockenbrough, John. Richmond. To [Martin Van Bu- ren, Washington]. Sending a copy of his letter [May 20] to WilHam C. Rives. A. L. S. 2 p. 1837 May 21 1837 May 21 1837 May 22 1837 May 22 PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 297 1837 Gilpin, H[eiiry] D[ilwood]. Philadelphia. To Martin May 22 Van Buren, [Washington]. A town meeting of the laboring classes; Biddle's attempt to influ- ence; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1837 Anonymous. Near Philadelphia. To Martin Van Buren, ^Iay 22 Washington. On relations with Texas. 5 p. [1837?] [Dickerson, Mahlon. Washington]. To [Alexander James] ^Iay 23 Dallas. Extract from instructions in regard to the General Urrea. Copy. 1 p. (Indorsed: "To the President.") 1837 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To [Andrew] Jackson, Mat 23 Fountain of Health, Tenn. Sending "the con- stitutional carriage" and wine; astounding re- sults of the last few weeks; a special session of Congress; rumored embarrassment of Jackson; causes of the abuse of Jackson by "the Tory school" ; no word from Eaton; etc. A. L. S. 7 p. 1837 Kane, J[ohn] K[intzing]. Philadelphia. To [Martin Van Mat 24 Buren, Washington]. Rumored proposition by the Government to the United States Bank; no indication of its pohcy given out; Pennsylvania to favor a specie currency; some public announce- ment should be made; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. "Private." 1837 Horn, Henry. Philadelphia. To [Martin Van Buren, Mat 24 Washington]. The crisis and the pohtical situa- tion; the effect of the Treasury order; the check to luxury and speculation; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1837 Bates, B[amabas]. New York. To Martin Van Buren, May 25 Washington. Opinion of New York Democrats ; political difficulties to be overcome; a proposal to estabhsh a new journal; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1837 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. To [William Cabell] May 25 Rives, [Castle Hill, Va.] Asking for his views on the Bank question and distinct government agen- cies. A. Df. 4 p. "Confidential." 1837 Marcy, W[illiam] L[eamed]. Albany. To [Martin] Van JIat 25 Buren, [Washington]. Suspension of the State banks and forfeiture of their charters ; a measure of relief; resumption in England after twenty years' suspension of specie payments; as to what Congress can do ; etc. A. L. S. 10 p. 1837 Stoever, F[rederick], Israel Young, and Joseph Dean. Phil- Mat 26 adelphia. To Martin Van Buren, Washington. 298 LIBEAEY OF CONGRESS Stoever, F[rederick] — Continued. Sending resolutions of the citizens of the City and County of Plxiladelphia on the suspension of specie payments. L. S. 2 p. (Resolutions in- closed ; from the National Laborer) . 1837 Flagg, A[zariah] C[utting]. Albany. To [Martin Van May 26 Buren, Washington]. The remaining instal- ments of the Federal surplus revenue and the State loan law; distribution should be carried out till Congress interferes; the crisis in New York City; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1837 [Parker, Eichard Elliott. SnickersviUe, Va.] To Thomas May 27 Ritchie, [Richmond]. On the causes and rem- edies of the present situation. Copy. 6 p. (With: Parker to Butler, 1837, May 29). 1837 Lane, Andrew. New York. To [Martin Van Buren, May 27 Washington]. On the suspension of banks and an entire paper currency; a national bank neces- sary; the tariff and equahziqg imports and ex- ports ; the division of the surplus revenue ; power and responsibility; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. "Pro- foundly confidential." 1837 Gilpin, H[enry]D[ilwood]. Philadelphia. To Martin Van May 28 Buren, [Washington]. A letter of gratitude ; the excitement past; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1837 Polk, James K[nox]. Columbia, Tenn. To [Martin Van May 29 Buren, Washington]. On the efforts of the Op- position to turn the panic to political account; the special session of Congress; the bank mo- nopoly; local pohtics; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. 1837 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington.] To [F. Stoever, Israel May 29 Young and Joseph Dean, Philadelphia]. Opinion on the resolutions adopted by the citizens of Philadelphia. A. Df. 2 p. 1837 Pearce, Dutee J[erauld]. Newport, R. I. To Martin Van May 29 Buren, [Washington]. An anti-bank party form- ing; the resumption of specie payments by the deposit banks; Rhode Island politics; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1837 Parker, Rich[ar]d E[lliott]. Retreat, near Snickersville, May 29 Va. To B[enjamin] F[ranklin] Butler, Washing- ton. Reading Gouge; inability to see how the PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 299 Parker, Rich[ar]d E[lliott]— Continued. entire banking system can be done away; send- ing an extract of a letter to Ritchie, May 27; the Virginia banks; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. (In- closure, 6 p.) 1837 Ellice, Edward. London. To Martin Van Buren, [Wash- ^l-*^'''' 30 ington]. Introducing John Auldjo; the suspen- sion of cash payments by the Bank of England; poUtical affairs; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1837 Cambreleng, C[hurchiU] C[aldom]. New York. To A[bra- ^Iay 30 ham] Van Buren, [Washington]. As to the length of the extra session; the impossibUity of making a bank director a Democrat; an issue of Treasury notes; local agents of the Treasury; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1837 Benton, Thomas H[art]. St. Louis. To Martin Van Bu- Mat 31 ren, Washington. On the deposit banks and government revenues; sale of the pubHc lands; to be in Washington in August; etc. A. L. S. Ip. 1837 Foster, William, Abel Gushing, Abijah Monroe, etc. Bos- Mat ton. To Martin Van Buren, [Washington]. A message from the Executive Committee of the Democratic Representatives of the Legislature; banks the enemies of republican institutions; the specie orders upheld; etc. L. S. 7 p. (In- closure, 2 p.) 1837 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. Memoranda of a Mat Cabinet council on convening Congress in special session and on measures to be subnoitted. A. Df . 3 p. 1837 lindsley, Philip. Nashville. To [Martin Van Buren, June 1 Washington]. On oppressive measures of Gov- ernment towards the state banks. A. L. S. 4 p. 1837 littell, E. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Buren, Wash- JuNE 2 ington. Sending an article on the situation; what measure of remedy is necessary. A. L. S. 1 p. (Article inclosed; newspaper clipping). 1837 Warfield, Henry R. Fredericktown, [Md.] To Martin June 2 Van Buren, Washington. On local politics and his own services ; the character of Frank Thomas ; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 300 LIBEARY OF CONGEESS 1837 Harrison, A. G. Fulton, [Mo.] To M[artin] Van Buren, June 3 [Washington]. On the protection of the Western frontier; should be noticed in the message; the financial crisis ; local politics ; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1837 Van Buren, M[artin]. Wasliington. To WilHam Foster, Junes and- others, PBoston]. Acknowledging the mes- sage of Democratic members of the Massachu- setts Legislature. A. Df. 3 p. 1837 Elves, W[iUiam] C[abell]. Castle Hill. To M[artin] Van June 3 Buren, [Washington]. Views on the bank ques- tion; his beMef in the state bank system as adequate to aU fiscal wants of the government; distinct government agencies; etc.; answering Van Buren's letter of [May] 25. A. L. S. 6 p. 1837 Wright, Silas. Canton, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Buren, June 4 [Washington]. His oAvn concern on what to recommend greater than on the action of Con- gress; Dr. B's plan; poHtics in the question; the belief of the people in banks; the constitu- tional powers of Congress over the currency; will write to Benton, Rives, and Buchanan; etc. A. L. S. 7 p. 1837 Buchanan, James. Lancaster, [Pa.] To Martin Van Bu- JuNE 5 ren, Washington. ReTenue should be collected and disbursed without banks ; the deposit banks ; an "agency" proposed; the advantages of Dr. B's plan; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. 1837 Attwood, T. Speech in the House of Commons on the [June 5] financial situation. Chpping from the Liverpool Mail, June 8. 2 columns. 1837 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren, June 6 Washington. A good editor of the Union want- ed ; the suspension of specie payments ; warning against Pharisees ; exhortation to go on without turning; the outrageous course of the banks; White's charge of corruption; the Cabinet; the special session and a message; etc. A.L.S. 7 p. ]837 Otis, H[arrison] G[ray]. Boston. To M[artin] V[an] Bu- JuNE 6 ren, [Washington]. On Jackson's measures to- wards the United States Bank; the currency and a bank; governments must yield to circum- stances ; outline of an institution ; etc. A. L. S. lip. PAPEBS OP MARTIN VAN BUREN 301 1837 Van Ness, C[ornelius] P[eter]. Madrid. To Martin Van J^NB 7 Buren, Wasliington. Remarks and explanations on his official conduct and removal from office; the sacrifice of himself to make a place for Barry and Eaton ; the combination of interests against him; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private." 1837 Welles, Gideon. Lewistown, [Pa.] To Martin Van Buren, June 9 Washington. As to appointing Holland to office ; Henry L. Ellsworth; want of tact on the part of the Globe; Leggett of the Plaindedler; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. 1837 Gilpin, H[enry] D[ilwood]. Philadelphia. To Martin June 9 Van Buren, [Washington]. Accepting the office of [sohcitor of the United States Treasury]; his successor [as United States district attorney] ; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1837 Van Ness, C[orneMus] P[eter]. Madrid. To [Martin Van June 10 Buren, Washington]. On a rumor of a loan by England on the income of the Spanish islands in America; pohtical considerations involved; views of Saco, representative of Cuba; movements of the Pretender; etc.; inclosing a letter from Dronyn de Lhuys, June 10. A. L. S. 4 p. 1837 Dronyn de Ihnys, E. To C[orneUus] P[eter] Van Ness, June 10 Madrid. Note on a rumored loan and commer- cial treaty between Spain and England. A. L. S. Ip. 1837 Bannatyne, Dugald. Glasgow. To the Editor of the June 12 Argus, [Glasgow?] On the situation of the money market and a remedy for its difficulties. Copy. 2 p. (With: Rae to Van Buren, Sep- tember 18, 1837.) 1837 Fanning, Edmund. New York. To Martin Van Buren, June 12 Washington. On a voyage of exploration to South America. A. L. S. 1 p. 1837 Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom]. New York. To M[ar- JuNE 13 tin] Van Buren, [Washington]. Recalling some statements in a speech of his own of 1834 on being independent of issuing banks ; etc. A. L. S. ip. [1837? "Old Amicus". [New York]. To M[artin] Van Buren, June 15] Washington. On increasing the army. 1 p. (In the same hand as six other anon;3fmous letters 302 LIBEAKY OF CONGEESS Old Amicus — Continued. on the frontier question : two of [1837 ?] ; one each of Feb. 25, 1838, "An Old Friend " ; Mar. 6, [1838] ; Nov. 4, 1838, B. P. K.; Nov. 20, 1838, L. F.) 1837 Gates, T[heophilus] R. Philadelphia. To Martin Van June 16 Buren, Washington. On the "new period of things." A. L. S. 3 p. 1837 Eaton, John H[enry]. Madrid. To Martin Van Buren, June 17 Washington. The unhappy situation of Spain; the campaign of Don Carlos; the Constitution; Jackson's removal of the deposits criticized; a question as to leave of absence; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private — unofficial." 1837 Macon, N[athaniel]. Warren Co., [N. C] To [Martin] June 18 Van Buren, [Washington]. Introducing Samuel Seawell Jones. A. L. S. 1 p. 1837 " Mandamus case. Letter of the Postmaster General [1837, June 19-28 June 24] and opinion of the Attorney General [1837, June 19] in reference to the power of the Circuit Court for the District of Columbia to con- trol executive officers of the United States in the performance of their official duties; also, an exposition of the reasons of the Postmaster Gen- eral for refusing to execute a part of the award of the Solicitor in favor of the Messrs. Stockton, Stokes, and others." Washington. 1837. Pam- phlet. 76 p. 1837 Ingersoll, Charles A. New Haven, [Conn.] To M[artin] June 21 yan Buren, [Washington]. Recommending Charles H. Pond for some appointment; political matters in Connecticut; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1837 [Gouge, William M. Washipgton]. Draft of a request June [21?] [by Van Buren] for advice on questions to come before Congress in special session on the national revenues and the banks. Df., with corrections by Woodbury and Van Buren. 7 p. "Private and confidential." (Note on p. 1 : "One to Major Donelson also 21 June"). [1837?] "Hancock." Communication to the iVew Fort Jimmcan, June 21 setting forth a plan for banking and currency reform. Clipping. 1 column. PAPEES OF MAKTIN VAK BUEEN 303 1837 lee, James. New York. To Martin Van Buren, [Wash- JuNE 22 ington]. The sale of goods in store to pay du- ties ; the position of the creditors of the Govern- ment; etc. A. L. S. 7 p. 1837 Wright, Silas, Jr. Canton, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Bu- Ji^NE 22 ren, Washington. His own wish to be able to write without looking at the past ; people in favor of the entire separation of the Treasury from banks; Mr. Eives's letter; provisional resort to Treasury notes; the payment of the fourth in- stalment of revenue to the states; when banks can resume; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. 1837 Hamilton, James, Jr. Charleston, [S. C] To Martin Van June 24 Buren, Washington. His own plan to visit New York; his desire to see Biddle and bank presi- dents; his wish for Van Buren' s counsel; the position of the South; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. "Private and confidential." 1837 Bleecker, H[armanus]. Albany. ToBenjaminF[ranklin] JtTNE 27 Butler, Washington. Sending a "Suggestion of a plan to estabhsh a 'fiscal agent' for the United Statesgovernment",signed"H." A.L.S. 1 p. (Inclosure, 9 p.) 1837 Averett, Tho[ma]s H. Halifax C. H., Va. To Blair and June 28 Rives, Washington. The opinion of Virginia papers not to be taken as that of Virginia; anx- iety as to the course of the President; the ac- tion of the Legislature ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. lewis, John. Frankfort, Ky. To Martin Van Buren, Washington. The pernicious influence of party spirit ; the Constitution violated in chartering the Bank; the remedy; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. A Fhiladelpliiaii. On the currency and the reform of the banking system. Clipping from the National Gazette [and Literary] Register, 1837, July 20. 3 columjQs. Jennison, Timothy L. Cambridge, Mass. To [Martin Van Buren, Washington]. On a desertion from the Army and its punishment. A. L. S. 3 p. Niles, J[ohn] Mplton]. Hartford, [Conn.] To [Martin Van Buren? Washington?] Letters of William C. Rives ; financial system of the Federal Govern- ment; the three plans 'proposed; Mr. Brocken- 1837 June 28 1837 June 30 1837 June 1837 July 1 304 LIBBAEY OF CONGRESS Hiles, J[ohii] M[ilton] — Continued. brough's scheme; the deposit banks and a state banking system; the proposed substitute; a paper currency; etc. A. L. S. 15 p. 1837 Hulme, Tho[ma]s. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Buren, July 1 [Washington]. On the present crisis and perni- cious banking system; the remedy; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1837 Hamilton, A. Troy, [N. Y.] To [Martin Van Buren, July 2 Washington]. Collectors of customs should re- ceive bank notes as collateral for duties; diffi- culties of the present system; on Knoiting the number of passengers from Europe ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1837 Anonymous. Washington. Letter on the causes of the July 4 financial depression and the attitude of the Administration. Clipping from a New York newspaper, July 10. 1 columja. 1837 Hill, Isaac. Concord, N. H. To Levi Woodbury, July 4 [Washington]. People generally right in their view; further delay in duty bonds; indefinite postponement of the October distribution to the states; Treasury notes and deposit banks; the future methods ; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. "Private." 1837 [Dix, John Adams]. Albany. [To Martin Van Buren, July 5 Washington.] As to withholding the October instalment of the distribution of surplus revenue ; resulting embarrassment to the State; the ad- dress of the Albany Repubhcan General Com- mittee; etc. A. L. 4 p. (Incomplete). 1837 New Hampshire Legislature. [Concord]. Instructions of July 7 the Legislature to senators and representatives in Congress to oppose a Bank of the United States. Printed circular, attested by Ralph Met- calf, Secretary of State. 1 p. 1837 Sullivan, G. Liverpool. To [Martin Van Buren, Wash- ^^^^ * ington]. Desolation in the manufacturing dis- tricts; due to expansion and contraction of the Bank circulation; the present representative of the United States; etc. A. L. S. 8 p. [1837? Morris, F. Chicago. To Martin Van Buren, Washington. ^'^^^ ^] Sending a "project for a national bank." A.L.S. 3 p. (including tlie document). PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BXJREN 305 1837 Macy, E. H. Kalamazoo, [Mich.] To Martin Van Buren, July 10 [Washington]. On a general pre-emption law; conditions in Michigan; etc. A. L. S. 9 p. 1837 Flagg, A[zariah] C[utting]. Albany. To [Benjamin July 12 Franklin Butler ? Wasliington ?] The banks and State duties; the loan to the Delaware and Hud- son Canal Company ; rates of specie ; joint house- keeping with the Croswells ; the Albany address ; the~ divorce of government and banks; etc. A. L. S. 8 p. [1837? "An American." [E. Eichfield? New York.] To Martin July 14] Van Buren, Washington. On currency reform. 3 p. 1837 Adams, Samuel. Boston. "To the President and Hon- JuLY 14 [orable] Senate and House of Representitives of the United States and the whole of the people thereof. On the amendment of the Con- stitution [on the tenure of ofhce, slaves, banking, etc]." D. S. 2 p. 1837 Anonymous. Philadelphia. To . "Texas. No. July [14] IV. (From the Pennsylvanian)." Reprint; in the Richmond Enquirer, [1837, August 14]. (Fragment) . 1837 Tilton, James. Lancaster, [Ind.] To Martin Van Buren, July 16 Washington. On a general bankrupt law. A. L. S. 1 p. 1837 lindsley, PhiKp. Nashville, Tenn. To Martin Van Bu- July 17 ren, [Washington]. On deposit banks as a sub- stitute for a United States Bank; opposition to any system of incorporated banks; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1837 Mallett, E. J. Providence, R. I. To Martin Van Buren, July 17 [Washington]. The effect of nominating Dutee J. Pearce ; proceedings of the Convention at New- port, [June] 22; Pearce's crooked course; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1837 " A Scotcli Emigrant." [Pavilion, New York.] To Mar- July 19 tin Van Buren, Washington. On the money question. 7 p. 1837 Democratic Republican Electors of the Eleventh Ward July 19 (Thomas P. Walworth, chairman) . New York. Proceedings and resolutions on the financial 40803°— 10 20 306 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS Democratic Eepublican Electors — Continued. crisis and in support of the Administration. Clipping from a New York newspaper. 1 column. (With : Cambreleng to Van Buren, 1837, July 20) . 1837 Wheaton, H[enry]. Aix-la-Chapelle. To [Martin Van July 20 Buren, Washington]. Reception by the King of Prussia ; visit to the Ehine provinces ; the money distress and its remedy; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1837 Rantoul, Robert, Jr. Gloucester, [Mass.] To Levi Wood- JuLY 20 bury, [Washington]. On delay in duty bonds; postponement of the October distribution to the states; Treasury notes; future methods; etc. Copy by Martin Van Buren, Jr. 20 p. 1837 Taney, R[oger] B[rooke]. Baltimore. To Martin Van Jui'Y 20 Buren, Washington. Public moneys in the de- posit banks; replies to queries of Vune 21 ?] on questions to come before Congress on duty bonds, revenue and resumption; the power of the UnitedStatesBank. A.L.S. 14 p. "Private." 1837. Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom]. New York. To [Abra- Jttly 20 ham Van Buren, Washington]. Specie or its equivalent ; temporary Treasury notes ; the little intriguers at work; Democratic ward resolutions; Tallmadge's efforts ; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. Forsyth, John. [Washington]. To M[artin] Van Buren, [Washington] . The Mexican General here to talk only; holding out an idea of a cession; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. Jack, C. J. To Martin Van Buren, [Washington]. Some radical measure needed to restore confidence in the Democratic party; change in ofl&ce-holders ; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. Welles, Gideon. Hartford, [Conn.] To Martin Van Bu- ren, Washington. Regret at the altered tone of the Globe; the impolicy of an incorporated bank- ing system; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. levy, Chapman. Washington. To [Martin Van Buren, Washington]. On the rejection of Roberson James's apphcation. A. L. S. 25 p. Gushing, C[aleb]. Newburyport, [Mass.] To Martin Van Buren, [Washington]. On the Northeastern boundary question. A. L. S. 1 p. 1837 July 21 1837 July 22 1837 July 24 1837 July 25 1837 July 25 PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUEEN 307 1837 Raymond, D[aniel]. Friend [s]ville, [Pa.] To Martin Van July 26 Buren, [Washington]. The Government's op- portunity to put an end to the false banking sys- tem; intentions of the banks to maintain their power; Government currency; no compromise should be made; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1837 Simpson, Henry. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Buren, July 27 Washington. Measures to influence his appoint- ments in Pennsylvania; a Democratic associa- tion formed; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1837 Howard, Benj[ami]n C[hew]. Baltimore. To Martin Van July 28 Buren, Washington. Announcing his own re- election; difficulties of Van Buren's position; the coming session of Congress to be an angry one; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1837 Riley, James. Cincinnati. To Martin Van Buren, Wash- JuLY 28 ington. The Locofocos' policy on banks; their trust in Van Buren to carry out their plans ; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. [1837 Van Bnren, M[artin]. To Andrew Jackson, Fountain of July 28?] Health, Tenn. Woodbury to explain; Biddle's offer to guarantee deposits; as to appointing To- land to office; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1837 [Van Bnren, Martin]. Washington. On the Northeastern July 29 boundary question. A. Df. 2 p. 1837 Webster, Taylor. Hamilton, O. To Martin Van Buren, July 30 Washington. On claims of old Indian soldiers for a pension. A. L. S. 2 p. 1837 Aspinwall, Tho[ma]s. Consulate of the U. S., London. July 31 To Martin Van Buren, Washington. Sending the last number of the Edinburgh Review, con- taining an article on the Bank of England ; errors and omissions in the article; the origin of the movement against the United States; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1837 Flagg, A[zariah] C[utting]. Albany. Circular on loans July 31 under the United States deposit fund. 1 p. (With: Flagg, Circular, 1837, Aug. 8.) 1837 Eocafuerte, Vicente. Quito, [Ecuador]. To Martin Van Aug. 2 Buren, [Washington]. Friendly messages of con- gratulation; treaties with the United States; rec- ommending Consul S[eth] Sweetser. Transla- tion. 2 p. 308 LIBEAEY OF CONGEESS 1837 Cambreleng,C[hurchill]C[aldom]. New York. To[Abra- Aug. 2 ham] Van Buren,[ Washington]. A meeting and some resolutions; public sentiment distinctly anti-Bank. A. L. S. 3 p. 1837 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To John Brough, Aug. 3 etc. Declining their invitation to a pubHc dinner to WilHam Allen. A. Df. 3 p. 1837 Hoyt, J[esse]. New York. To [Martin Van Buren, Aug. 3 Washington]. An interview of Gov. [James] Hamilton with banks on the resumption of specie payments; the action of Congress on the deposit law; his own opinion and that of Cam- breleng; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1837 Butler, B[enjamin] F[ranklin]. New York. To [Martin] Aug. 4 Van Buren, [Washington]. As to a consulate for Worth's son; a general bankrupt law indis- pensable to the success of his administration; banks should be included ; a stamp duty on small bank bills; banks able to resume soon; etc. A. L. S. 8 p. 1837 Hammond, Jabez D[elano]. Cherry Valley. To M[artin] Aug. 4 Van Buren, [Washington]. Opinion on banks; the restraining law should be repealed; effects that would follow such action; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1837 Chazotte, P[et]er Stephen. Jersey City. To [Martin] Van Aug. 4 Buren, [Washington]. His own relations with earher Presidents; the question of the currency. A. L. S. 6 p. 1837 Hoyt, J[esse]. New York. To [Martin Van Buren, ^'^'^- 5 Washington]. On a national bankrupt law; a talk with B. F. Butler; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1837 Brockenbrough, John. Richmond. To W[inia]m C[abell] ^^<*- 5 Rives, [Castle Hill, Va.] The critical situation of the party; his own preference for a system of Treasury agency to deposit banks; dangers of state banks ; a national bank ; etc. Copy. 8 p. 1837 Brockenbrough, John. Richmond. To Martin Van Bu- ^'^°- '' ren, [Washington]. Inclosing a copy of his let- ter to W. C. Rives [Aug. 5J, suggested by a letter from Garland to Rives; Garland and Rives's advocacy of deposit banks; patronage should be PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 309 Brockenbrough, John — Continued. commensurate with public utihty; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. (Undated newspaper clipping by C. B. inclosed) . 1837 Cantine, A. Albion, [N. Y.?] To Martin Van Buren, Aug. 7 Washington. The charter of the Bank of Or- leans; the change in the sentiment of the bank men^ the change in the opinion of the people; interest in the proceedings of the next session of Congress; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1837 B.,D. S. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Buren, Washing- A^uG. 7 ton. A plan for a currency, good the world round. L. S. 1 p. 1837 "Procurator." Liverpool. To Martin Van Buren, Wash- AuG.8 ington. On a bank and foreign exchanges. 3 p. 1837 Flagg, A[zariah] C[utting]. Albany. Circular letter on Aug. 8 the certificates issued under the United States deposit fund. D. S. 1 p. (A circular of July 31 appended). 1837 Morrow, John S. EUicotts Mills, [Md.] To Martin Van Aug. 9 Buren, Washington. Intelligence greater than money; the banking system; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1837 Van Buren, M[artin. Washington]. To Thomas Ritchie, Aug. 11 [Richmond]. Two letters: [1] As to appointing Ritchie's son secretary of lega- tion at London; the Government and the banks; politics of the question; wrangling among friends deprecated ; Rives and the Op- position; etc. A. L. S. 7 p. [2] Explaining his failure to answer a letter; defining his attitude toward the press ; an appointment ; a call for a Bank meeting; etc. Df. 6 p. 1837 Flagg, A[zariah] C[utting]. Albany. To Martin Van Bu- AuG. 11 ren, Washington. On New York and the fourth instalment of surplus national revenue. A. L. S. Ip. [1837 Forbes, G. Y. H. " The Lone Star of Texas [verse]. (From Aug. 14] the Cincinnati Evening Post)." Clipping from the [Ric7imond\ Enquirer. [1837 " A Democrat of Hanover " [W. E. Fontaine]. Defining Aug. 14] Whig and Democratic doctrine on the currency; editorial comment. Clipping from the [Rich- mond Enquirer]. 2 columns. 310 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1837 Anonymous. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Wash- AuG. 14 ington. Banking matters. 4 p. 1837 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To [Andrew Jackson Aug. 15. Donelson?] Encouraging political news; Mary- land; Mississippi; Judge White's appeal; appli- cants for General Armstrong's place ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1837 Loomis, Ashbel. Fort Plain, N. Y. To Martin Van Bu- AuG. 18 ren, Washington. A plan of a bank that shall be truly democratic. A. L. S. 2 p. 1837 Eitchie, Thomas. Eichmond. To [Martin Van Buren, Aug. 20 Washington]. How he took his position on the sub-treasury system; the state bank deposit plan not fully tried; division of opinion; a ma- jority in Virginia to be against the sub-treasury; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1837 Irving, Washington. Tarrytown, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Aug. 22 Buren, [Washington]. Sending some articles by Peter Irving; a good word for Poinsett; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1837 Williams, James. Abingdon, [Va.] To [Martin Van Bu- -A-u»- 24 ren], Washington. Sending two communications on the currency ; a claim for damages to a sugar plantation in East Florida, destroyed by the In- dians. A. L. S. 2 p. (Inclosures: 1. No bank of discount and circulation a safe depository for the public moneys; danger of a national bank. A. D. S. 4 p.; 2. "A plan for the collection and safe keeping of the revenue of the United States.") A. D. 4 p. 1837 Ellis, W[ima]m. Dedham, Mass. To Martin Van Buren, Aug. 24 Washington. On the bank question. A. L. S. 4 p. [1837 R.,0. "Queries for Statesmen and Legislators" on cur- ■*-^°-25?] rency, banking, etc. Printed. 1 p. (With: Griffith to Van Buren, 1837, Aug. 25.) 1837 Griffith, Tho[ma]sW. Baltimore. To Martin Van Buren, Aug. 25 Washington. Submitting printed queries on the state of the money market. A. L. S. 1 p. (1 printed page appended.) 1837 lawhon, Noel. Lee Co., Ga. To Martin Van Buren, Aug. 26 Washington. On the banking system. A. L. S. 2 p. PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUEEN 311 1837 Welles, Gideon. Hartford. To Martin Van Buren, Aug. 26 Washington. The President and the Treasury- Bank question; measures to be taken ; will await the message; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1837 Van Schaick, M[3mdert]. New York. To Martin Van Aug. 28 Buren, [Washington]. On present financial con- ditions, banking, and currency reform. A. L. S. lip. 1837 Buchanan, James. Lancaster. [Pa.] To Martin Van Bu- AuG. 29 ren, Washington. The death of Bonsai, marshal of the Eastern District; his successor should be appointed from the interior, as patronage of the Custom-house has gone to Philadelphia. A. L. S. 1 p. "Private." 1837 H[oyt], J[esse. New York]. To [Martin Van Buren, Aug. 30 Washington]. Cambreleng and the Committee of Ways and Means. A. L. S. 4 p. "Private." 1837 Gwin, Sam[ue]l. Tyrees Springs, Tenn. To M[artin] Van Aug. 30 Buren, Washington. His own search for health; mismanagement of the political contest by want of leadership in Tennessee; the Western elec- tions; his wish for an office about to become vacant; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. [1837? [Van Buren, Martin. Washington?] Notes on the ques- AuG. ?] tion of the annexation of Texas. A. Df. 2 p. 1837 Fenner, J. Providence, [R. I.] To Martin Van Buren, Sept. 1 [Washington]. Pearce for Congress; no abate- ment in his own attachment to Van Buren; no connection with banks; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1837 Smith, Walter A. Salem, Va. To Martin Van Buren, Sept. 2 Washington. Reasons for voting for him; the convening of Congress an error; a warning against yielding; banks characterized; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1837 IngersoU, C[harles] J[ared]. Foresthill, [Pa.] To John Sept. 3 Forsyth, [Washington]. The candidacy of Riter and Thompson compared; what he wishes the President to do ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. [1837 [Poinsett, Joel Roberts. Washington]. Notes [for the Sept. 4?] President's special session message ?] on banking and currency reform. A. Df. 4 p. [1837? [Woodbury, Levi? Washington]. Notes [for the Presi- Sept. 4?] dent's special session message, Sept. 4, 1837] on 312 LIBKAKY OF CONGKESS [Woodbury, Levi] — Continued. proceeds of land sales, 1834-1836, continental currency, imports of grain and breadstuffs, 1834-1836. Df. 3 p. [1837? [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. Notes [for the extra Sept. 4?] session message ?] : [1] Notes on a national bank, coinage, and currency. A. Df . with a newspaper clipping appended. 3 p. [2] Notes on the "conduct of the Bank of the U[mted] States." A. Df. 2 p. [3] Notes on the operation of the Treasury order of [July 11, 1836]. A. Df. 2 p. [4] Notes on bank capital in seven states, 1836-37, Sept.-August. Df. 1 p. 1837 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To Ciongress. Mes- Sept. 4 sage. Drafts. 186 p. . Broadside. [1837 [Woodbury, Levi. Washington]. Sept. 5] [1] "Abstract of the proposed Keport of the Secre- tary of the Treasury" [presented to Congress Sept. 5, 1837]. Copy[?] 8 p. (See Debates, XIY, U,App. 11 f.) [2] "Report on the finances] ; 5th Head: On the safe keeping of the public money hereafter." Df . 7 p. (Incomplete ; see Debates, XIV, II, Appendix, 15-19). [1837 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. Notes on the Treas- Sept. 5] ury Report [submitted Sept. 5, 1837]. A. Df. 12 p. 1837 Hart, Benjamin F. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Sept. 6 Washington. Gratitude for expressions in the message; the Government should manage its revenue; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1837 Butler, Charles. New York. To M[artin] Van Buren, ^^"""■^ Washington. Gratification at the message ; con- fidence in the country's indorsement of it ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1837 Skidmore, Walter. To Martin Van Buren, [Washington]. ^'^'"'- ^ Congratulations on the message; encouragement to persevere ; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1837 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To F[rancis] P[reston] ^'''"'- ^ Blair, Washington. Warning against the Madi- sonian; will be patronized by the Opposition; the PAPERS OF MAETIN VAN BUKEN 313 Jackson, Andrew — Continued. course of Tallmadge and Rives ; the Register of the Treasury interested in this paper ; the choice of Speaker, Clerk, and Printer ; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1837 Welles, Gideon. Hartford, Ct. To Martin Van Buren, Sept. 8 Washington. Approval of the message ; his own anxiety to see it. A. L. S. 2 p. . 1837 Tilden, E[lam]. New Lebanon, [N. Y.] To M[artin] Van Sept. 8 Buren, Washington. Praise of the message ; T. W. Olcott's approval of measures proposed; the Glohe and the Madisonian; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1837 Graham, Cha[rle]s. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Sept. 9 Washington. David C. Colden's appointment and dechnation; commendation of the message; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1837 Dawson, Moses. Cincinnati, O. To [Martin Van Buren, Sept. 9 Washington]. Praise of the message; the con- fidence of the party raised; proceedings of a Democratic meeting; etc. A. L. S. 7 p. 1837 Paulding, J[ames] K[irke]. New York. To pVIartin Van Sept. 10 Buren, Washington]. The message and its views on the powers of government ; support from the South; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1837 Daniel, P[eter] V[ivian]. Richmond, Va. To [JSIartin Van Sept. 11 Buren, Washington]. The message and its pol- icy; regret for defection in the Democratic press; power and its abuse; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private." . 1837 Edwards, Sam[ue]l L. Albany, N. Y. To M[artin] Van Sept. 11 Buren, Washington. Praise for the message. A. L. S. 2 p. 1837 Sedgwick, Theodore. Stockbridge, Mass. To M[artin] Sept. 11 Van Buren, Washington. Praise for the mes- sage. A. L. S. 2 p. [1837 United States Congress. First draft of S. 1., introduced Sept. 11 Sept. 11, or H. R. 1, Sept. 12: "No. 6. An Act *"^ J postponing the fourth instalment of deposites with the States, and the authority to recall the deposites already made with them." 2 p. (See : Debates, XIV; Statutes at Large, V; Bills and Resolutions, Senaie and House, 1837-8.) [1837] Parker, Rich[ar]d E[Uiott]. Retreat, [Va.] To M[artin] Sept. 11 Van Buren, [Washington]. Commending the 314 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS Parker, Eich[ar](i E[lliott]— Continued. message [of Sept. 4, 1837] and Van Buren's political courage. A. L. S. 3 p. [1837 United States Senate. First draft of S. 3: "No. 1. An Sept. 13] Act, authorizing a longer postponement of pay- ment on duty bonds." 2 p. (See: Debates, XrV; Statutes at Large, V; BiUs and Resolutions, Senate, 1837-8). [1837 United States Congress. First draft of S. 2 or H. R. 2: Sept. 13] "No. 2. An Act, authorizing the issue of Treas- ury notes & for other purposes." 5 p. (See: Delates, XIV; Statutes at Large, V; BiUs and Resolutions, Senate and House, 1837-8.) 1837 Jones, Sanborn. Columbus, O. To Martin Van Buren, Sept. 13 , [Washington]. The Government and the cur- rency; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. [1837 United States Congress. First draft of S. 4 (Sept. 13) or Sept. 13 H. R. 5 (Sept. 15) : "No. 4. An Act for adjusting ("^ 15] the remaining claims on the late depositories of the pubHc money." 2 p. (See: Delates, XIV; Statutes at Large, V; Bills and Resolutions, Sen^ ate and House, 1837-8.) 1837 lewis, Morgan. Staatsberg, N. Y. To [Martin Van Sept. 14 Buren, Washington]. Disagreement with some of the views of the message; some objections stated; postal service ; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1837 Jackson, Andrew. Nashville, Tenn. To Martin Van Sept. 14 Buren, Washington. Two letters: [1] Van Buren's message on the sub-treasury; the feature of Treasury notes alone criticised; the approval of Cincinnati to be general ; attempted fraud through the United States Bank; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. (Indorsed : ' ' Recovered from the lost mail, robbed 19th last Sept. near Co- lumbus, O."; also: "ReC* January 19th, 1838. MVB.") [2] Biddle's instructions to the Teimessee branch of the United States Bank; his own warning to John Somerville of the consequences; Van Buren's message well received. A. L. S. 3 p. [1837 United States Congress, First draft of S. 6 (Sept. 14) or Sept. 14 H. R. 4 (Sept. 15) [Sub-treasury bill] : " No. 3. An °'" -^^J Act, imposing additional duties as depositories in PAPERS OP MARTIN VAN BUREN 315 United States Congress — Continued. certain cases on public officers." 5 p. (See: Debates, XIV; Bills and Resolutions, Senate and House, 1837-8.) [1837 United States Congress. First draft of S. 7 (Sept. 14) or Sept. 14 or 18] H. R. 7 (Sept. 18): "No. 5. An Act concerning the suspension of specie payments by the Banks in the District of Columbia." 2 p. (See: Debates, XIV; Statutes at Large, V; Bills and Resolutions, Senate and House, 1837-8.) 1837 Perez, A. E. Havana. To Martin Van Buren, [Washing- Sept. 15 ton]. Sending observations on the crisis in com- merce. A. L. S. 1 p. (Inclosures, manuscript and printed. 17 p.) 1837 McHenry, John. New Orleans. To Martin Van Buren, Sept. 16 Washington. On the letter of Peter K. Wagner in the New Orleans Bee; alleged opposition to his own nomination to the United States judge- ship for the Louisiana district; his party serv- ices; etc.; inclosing an extract (clipping) from Wagner's letter. A. L. S. 3 p. 1837 Kane, J[ohn] K[intzing]. Philadelphia. To [Martin Van Sept. 16 Buren, Washington]. His own opinion on the message; legislation to be adopted; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. "Private." 1837 Throop, E[nos] T[hompson]. New York. To [Martin] Sept. 16 Van Buren, [Washington]. Views on govern- ment deposits, banking, and currency; one cause of the failure; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1837 Van Bnren, M[artin]. Washington. To John Van Buren, Sept. 16 [Albany]. Messages for Judge Vanderpoel; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1837 Gillich, Charlotte. Weinheim, Baden. To [Martin] Van Sept. 17 Buren, New York [Washington]. On his gene- alogy; their probable relationship. Translation. 2 p. 1837 Eae, William. Glasgow. To [Martin Van Buren, Wash- Sept. 18 ington]. Sending a communication from Dugald Bannatyne, [June 12, 1837], on the money mar- ket in England. A. L. S. 1 p. (Inclosure, 2 p.) 1837 Marcy, W[illiam] L[eamed]. Albany. To Martin Van Sept. 18 Buren, [Washington]. Approval of the message; Judge Vanderpoel's illness ; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1837 Sept. 19 1837 Sept. 19 1837 Sept. 20 [1837? Sept. 20?] 316 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS Olcott, Tho[mas] W. Albany. To Martin Van Buren, [Washington]. The message regarded as of ultra doctrines; course of the Globe; national and state banks; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. Paulding, J[ames] K[irke]. New York. To [Martin Van Buren, Washington]. As to legislation on banks ; Tarrytown tableau ; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. Bleecker, H[armanus]. Albany. To Martin Van Buren, [Washington]. Views on the policy of the mes- sage. A. L. S. 2 p. [Trist, Nicholas Philip. Havana]. To Martin Van Buren, Washington. Summary of James Madison's letter to Charles J. IngersoU, February 2, 1831, on state power to make banks; comments on its applicability to present conditions. A. Df. 3 p. (Postmarked: "New York, Ship Ariel Sep 26"; seal attached bearing the motto ' ' Veritas non verba magister," and the initials N P T). 1837 IngersoU, C[harles] J[ared]. Philadelphia Co. To [Mar- Sept. 21 tin Van Buren, Washington]. Effect of the mes- sage; suggesting steps to be taken; foreign rela- tions; cotton and tobacco exports; etc. A. L. S. 8 p. "Private and confidential." 1837 Paulding, J[ames] K[irke]. New York. To M[artin] Van Sept. 22 Buren, Washington. Thequestionof Texas char- acterized as the aboHtion question in disguise; its various phases and conflicting interests; Bryant's attitude; the danger of forcing "a Yankee power" on our borders into Enghsh alli- ance; the Southern menace ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1837 Van Schaick, M[yndert]. New York. To Martin Van Sept. 23 Buren, [Washington]. The sub-treasury and party opposition; against a return to state banks; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. [1837] Democrats of Hamilton Co., [O.] (John C. Avery, chair- Sept. 23 man) . Proceedings and resolutions on financial policy. Broadside. (Headed: "Democratic meeting"; with: Dawson to Van Buren, 1837, Sept. 29) . 1837 Trist, N[icolas] P[hilip]. Havana. To [Martin Van, Sept. 24 Buren, Washington]. Indorsing the message; his own views; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. PAPEBS OP MARTIN VAN BUKEN 317 1837 McClure, John. New York. To [Martin Van Buren, Sept. 27 Wasliington]. On primary assemblies and a Tammany meeting. A. L. S. 2 p. 1837 Democratic Republicans of New York. To Martin Van Sept. 27 Buren, [Washington]. Proceedings of a meeting at Tammany Hall, [Sept. 25]; resolutions on the sub-treasury system; indorsing the Eives- Tallmadge policy. Printed. 3 p. 1837 Paulding, J[ames] K[irke]. New York. To M[artin] Van Sept. 28 Buren, Washington. On the bill for issuing Treasury notes. A. L. S. 3 p. 1837 Dawson, Moses. Cincinnati. To [Martin Van Buren], Sept. 29 Washington. Sending a copy of the proceedings of the Democrats of Hamilton County, O., in a meeting at Carthage, [Sept.] 23. Printed pro- ceedings (broadside) on the same sheet. A. L. S. 1 p. 1837-38 levi, [Woodbury. Washington]. Memoranda on "Loans Sept.- or treasury notes " furnished to Wright and Cam- ^'-^^ ^^ breleng; with an appended memorandum. Mar. 23, 1838, based on later experience. Df., with corrections by Woodbury. 2 p. 1837 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To Andrew Jackson, Oct. 3 Fountain of Health, Tenn. The sub-treasury plan and treasury notes; Blair's defeat; debate in the Senate; etc'. A. L. S. 2 p. 1837 Mason, J[ohn] Y[oung]. Hicks's Ford, [Va.] To [Martin Oct. 3 Van Buren, Washington]. Commending the message; recommending John Wilkinson for an appointment at West Point or in the Navy; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. "Private." 1837 Hammond, Jabez D[elano]. Cherry Valley, [N. Y.] To Oct. 7 A[zariah] C[utting] Flagg, Albany. On elections to the Assembly; the influence of the banks; their great profits; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Con- fidential." 1837 Van Buren, Martin. Washington. To G[orham] A. Oct. 9 Worth, New York. On a business transaction. A. L. S. -2 p. 1837 Eantoul, Robert, Jr. Gloucester, [Mass.] To Martin Van Oct. 10 Buren, Washington. On the appointment of a collector and the elections; the candidates de- scribed; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. "Private." 318 LIBKAEY or CONGRESS 1837 Gooch C[]aiborne] W. Richmond, Va. To Martin Van Bu- OcT. 12 ren, Washington. The message gaining ground; opinion of Charles Hunton cited; Ritchie's course; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. "Private." 1837 Throop, E[nos] T[hompson]. New York. To Martin Van Oct. 12 Buren, Washington. His own hopes for the pas- sage of the sub- treasury bill; party harmony; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1837 Wharton, Charles H. W. Washington. To Martin Van Oct. 12 Buren, Washington. Claims against clerks of the General Government ; the error in Jackson's attitude; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1837 . Eaton, John H[enry]. Madrid. To Martin Van Buren, Oct. 14 [Washington]. Acknowledging the receipt of the message; the situation of affairs in Spain; his leave of absence; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1837 Van Buren, J[ohn]. Albany. To [Martin] Van Bureji, Oct. 15 [Washington]. Pohtical sentiment in New York; the action of Congress ; law business and personal matters; etc. A. L. S. 7 p. 1837 Democratic Republicans. Brooklyn, N. Y. To Martin Oct. 16 Van Buren, Washington. Expression of opin- ion. L. S. 4 p. 1837 Schaumbourg, Ja[me]s W. Washington. To Martin Van Oct. 17 Buren, [Washington]. On changes in office; some cases cited; etc. A. L. S. 9 p. 1837 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To [Andrew] Jackson, Oct. 17 [Hermitage]. A partial success in carrying his measure; Bancroft's proposal to write his biog- raphy; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1837 Hoyt, J[esse]. New York. To [Martin Van Buren, Wash- Oct. 18 ington]. The action of Congress; candidates called upon for their opinions on the sub-treasury bill; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1837 Toland, Henry. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Buren, Oct. 23 Washington. On the capture of the packet Sus- queJiannah by a pirate vessel; urging measures of rescue; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1837 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren, Oct. 24 [Washington]. Regret over the position of WilUam C. Rives; Ritchie's course; dangers of Treasury notes; friendly messages; the sena- torial election; the message gaining friends ; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 319 1837 Birchard, M[atthew]. General Land Office, Washington. Oct. 24 Report on pre-emptions and graduation. Copy. 65 p. (With: Birchard to Van Buren, 1837, Oct. 24.) 1837 Birchard, M[atthew]. Washington. To [Martin Van Bu- OcT. 24 ren, Washington]. Sending his views on pre- emptions and graduation. A. L. S. 1 p. "Private." (Inclosure, 65 p.) 1837 V[aii] B[iiren], A[braham]. Washington. To Henry To- OcT. 24 land, Philadelphia. On measures taken to inter- cept the pirate ship which took the Susquehavr nah; answering Toland's letter of [Sept. 23] "in the President's absence from the city." A. Df. 3 p. 1837 Gwin, Sam[ue]l. Chnton, Mss. To [Martin Van Buren, Oct. 25 Washington]. The effect of the message; the West and banks ; Calhoun's conduct commended; appUcation for appointment as marshal; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1837 Anonymous. Harrisburg, [Pa.] To Charles J[ared] IngersoU, OcTT. 27 [Washington]. Democratic opinion in Pennsyl- vania on Van Buren's administration; influence and patronage not used to produce harmony; etc. 2 p. 1837 Benham, Jos[eph] F. Alexandria, [O. ?] To Martin Van Oct. 27 Buren, [Washington]. His own party connections and services ; party journaHsm in Ohio ; his wish to be appointed receiver; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private." 1837 Benton, Thomas H[art]. St. Louis, [Mo.] To [Martin] Oct. 28 Van Buren, [Washington]. His own wish for specie and not paper to be used in military pay- ments; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. "Private." 1837 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren, Oct. 29 Washington. Congratulations on the success of the financial bills; party division on the sena- torial election; steadiness enjoined; Bancroft and his papers ; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. "Private." 1837 Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom]. New York. To Mar- OcT, 30 tin Van Buren, [Washington]. Introducing the Eev. Mr. Wolff, about to visit the Indian coun- try. A. L. S. 1 p. 320 LIBEAEY OP CONGRESS 1837 Cass, Lew[is]. Mahon. To [Martin Van Buren, Wash- OcT. 31 ington]. On the cruise in the United States; impressions of the Old World; Commodore El- Kott; sending seltzer water and Cypress wine; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. "Private." [1837 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. To New York Demo- OcT. ?] cratic Repubhcans. Acknowledging proceed- ings of the Tammany Hall meeting, [Sept. 25]; freedom of opinion; etc. A. Df. 2 p. (With: Democratic Repubhcans of New York to Van Buren, 1837, Sept. 27.) 1837 Proctor, Lucien. Ludlow, [Vt.] To Martin Van Buren, Nov. 1 Washington. On a plot to succor the Indians in Florida. A. L. S. 1 p. 1837 Holland, W[ilha]m M. Hartford, [Conn.] To M[artin] Nov. 5 Van Buren, [Washington]. On a charge that Van Buren's father was a Tory in the Revolution; pohtics in New York; operations of the United States Bank; pohtical prospects in Connecticut; his own personal affairs; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1837 Flagg, A[zariah] C[utting]. Albany. To Martin Van Nov. 5 Buren, [Washington]. The State elections; the conduct of the Argus; the prevalence of specula- tion; pohtical measures and the election address; the Madisonian; the doctrines of the President's message should have been urged; etc. A. L. S. 8 p. 1837 Hammond, Jabez D[elano]. Cherry Valley, [N. Y.] To Nov. 7 B[enjamin] F[rankhn] Butler, [Washington]. His own fear of the result on this the second day of the election ; the real issue not yet presented to the people; the influence of banks; the President must hold firm; etc. A. L. S. . 2 p. 1837 Pettit, George. Fabius, [N. Y.] To A[zariah] C[utting] Nov. 7 Flagg, Albany. Divisions in the Democratic party in Onondaga County ; a convention and its resolutions; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1837 Williams, J. New York. To Martin Van Buren, [Wash- Nov. 9 ington]. Rehgious comfort in view of the ad- verse elections. A. L. S. 3 p. 1837 Flagg, A[zariah] C[utting]. Albany. To M[artin] Van Nov. 9 Buren, Washington. Defeat conceded; the Con- servatives' alliance with the enemy, the banks PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BXJREN 321 Flagg, A[zariah] C[utting] — Continued. and speculators; hope for a recovery; etc.; sending a letter of Hammond of October 7. A. L. S. 3 p. Cambreleng, C[hurchill] CEaldom]. New York. To [Mar- tin Van Buren], Washington. Defeat; the Con- servatives' junction -with the Whigs ; Tallmadge's vote for the Whig ticket; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. Benton, N[athaniel] S[oley]. Little Falls, [N. Y.] To ilartin Van Buren, [Washington]. Politics in Herkimer County. A. L. S. 2 p. Spencer, A[mbrose]. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Washington. His own plan to visit Santa Cruz with his son; asking for a letter of introduction. A. L. S. 1 p. Hart, Samuel. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Buren, [Washington]. PoMtical divisions in Pennsyl- vania; Muhlenberg should be recognized; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. "Private." Benton, N[athaniel] S[oley]. Little FaUs, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Buren, [Washington]. Causes of the defeat; the influence of the local banks; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. Bennett, James G[ordon]. New York. To M[artin] Van Buren, [Washington]. Words of comfort and advice; a bold and firm course of conduct to save him; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. Brockenbrough, John. Richmond. To [Martin Van Buren, Washington]. Woodbury's harshness in administering the specie law; the position of the deposit banks; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private." [Kearney, ]. Denmark, [N. Y.] Causes of defeat; error in retaining Kendall, Blair, and Benton in his confidence; no confidence in Woodbury; Silas Wright's position; etc. 4 p. Gillet, R[ansom] H. Ogdensburg, N. Y. To Martin Van Buren, [Washington]. The counties safe; causes of the defeat ; encouragement for the mihtia ; the Indian Commissioner; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. Paulding, J[ames] K[irke]. New York. To M[artin] Van Buren, Washington. The elections in New 40803°— 10 ^21 1837 Nov. 9 1837 Nov. 10 1837 Nov. 10 1837 Nov. 11 1837 Nov. 11 1837 Nov. 11 1837 Nov, . 12 1837 Nov. 12 1837 Nov. 13 1837 Nov. 13 322 LIBBARY OF CONGRESS Paulding, J[ames] K[irke] — Continued. York; the delusion to be temporary; hope for redress from the South; a journal needed in New York; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1837 Wendell, Peter. Albany. To M[artin] Van Buren, Nov. 13 [Washington]. The terrors of Locofocoism ; the State in arms on the specie question; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. 1837 Parker, E[ichard] E[lliott]. Kichmond. To M[artin] Nov. 14 V[an] Buren, [Washington]. His own warning to Blair not to denounce the Conservatives ; the possibihty of using a confidential letter of Van Buren to advantage ; Ritchie's wish to drop the discussion of the Treasury scheme, and his advo- cacy of Van Buren against the field; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Strictly private." Vanderpoel, A. Kinderhook, [N. Y.] To [Martin Van Buren, Washington]. Causes of the defeat ; fear of Locofocoism ; Blair's want of tact ; his own good spirits; etc. A. L. S. 8 p. Gould, Jacob. Rochester [N. Y.] To M[artin] Van Buren, [Washington]. Pohtics in the city of Rochester; the late defeat examined ; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. Crorman, Jonathan B. Danby, [N. Y.] To [Martin] Van Buren, [Washington]. The pohtical situation discussed. A. L. S. 4 p. Cambreleng, C[hurchiU] C[aldom]. New York. To M[ar- tin] Van Buren, [Washington]. The defeat; course of the journals and candidates; the Whigs and the banks; an effort to be made to win the next election; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. [1837 [Van Buren, Martin.] Washington. To [Richard EUiott] Nov. 16?] Parker, [Richmond]. The results in New York astounding, but temporary; prudence to mend matters; rejoiced to have friends in Virginia; Ritchie's support; no unkind feehngs towards those who felt bound to differ from him ; etc. ; answering Parker's letter of [Nov. 14]. A. Df. 3 p. 1837 Bancroft, George. Springfield, Mass. To Martin Van Nov. 16 Buren, [Washington]. The election in Hamp- den; his own confidence in the pohcy and future 1837 Nov. 14 1837 Nov. 14 1837 Nov. 15 1837 Nov. 15 PAPERS OP MABTIN VAN BUEEN 323 Bancroft, George — Continued. of the Administration; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. (Printed: Mass. Hist. Soc, Proceedings, v. 42, p. 383-4). 1837 Flagg, A[zariah] C[utting]. Albany. To [Martin Van Nov. 17 Buren, Washington]. The defeat caused by banks and Conservatives ; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1837 Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom]. New York. To M[ar- Nov. 18 tin] Van Buren, [Washington]. The position of the party in New York; the State Administration hostile; the banks opposed; the Whigs should shoulder the bank question; a campaign of three years; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. 1837 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To [Andrew Jackson, Nov. 18 Hermitage]. Not carried away by the New York tornado; his belief that it is temporary; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1837 Hubbard, David. Memphis, [Tenn.] To [Martin Van Nov. 20 Buren], Washington. On the subject of public lands. A. L. S. 7 p. 1837 Cramer, John. Waterford, N. Y. To Martin Van Buren, Nov. 21 [Washington]. Urging poHtical harmony; a sys- tem of credits and banking; the course of the Glohe; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1837 Haywood, Will[iam] H[enry], Jr. Raleigh, [N. C] To Nov. 21 M[artin] Van Buren, [Washington]. Van Buren to be appreciated by the people; party schism in Virginia; no "Conservatives" in North Caro- lina; the deposit instalment; the sub-treasury; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. 1837 Cayuga Patriot. Editorials: Comparative statement of Nov. 22 votes of [Cayuga] County ; influence of the Banks on the election ; rumors as to Republicans voting the Whig ticket. Chpping. 1 column. (With: Throop to Van Buren, 1837, Nov. 28). 1837 Nicholson, A. O. P. and J. H. Eoberts. Nashville. To Nov. 22 [Andrew] Jackson, Hermitage. Introducing Mr. Raines, who wishes to inquire about revolutionary pensions. L. S. 1 p. 1837 Throop, E[nos] T[hompson]. New York. To M[artin] Van Nov. 23 Buren, [Washington]. Wright's opinion on the bank contest; the State banks in opposition and to be gained; Whig policy; the indiscretion of the Glohe; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. "Private." 1837 Nov. 23 1837 Nov. 25 1837 Nov. 26 324 LIBKAEY OF CONGBESS Tilden, E[lam]. New Lebanon, [N. Y.] To M[artin] Van Buren, Washington. Effect of the Albany ad- dress; dissatisfaction with the Albany Argus; the party betrayed; etc, A. L. S. 3 p. Pond, Cha[rle]s R. Mlford, Conn. To Martin Van Bu- ren, Washington. Comments on the message; the effect on the elections; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. Sedgwick, Theodore. Stockbridge, [Mass.] To M[artin] Van Buren, [Washington]. Features of the elec- tion; the power of the aristocracy to rule ; errors committed in the campaign against the Bank; attitude to be taken; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1837 Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom]. New York. To [Mar- Nov. 27 tin Van Buren, Washington]. News from Gooch that Rives will not join the opposition; Benson and the T[allmadge] letter; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1837 Webster, James. New York. To [Martin Van Buren, Nov. 27 Washington]. The division of the Democratic party due to the sub-treasury bill; how the measure may be made palatable to all; the posi- tion of the banks; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1837 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage.. To Martin Van Buren, Nov. 27 Washington. Introducing Mr. Raines; inclos- ing the letter of Nicholson and Roberts, Nov. 22. A. L. S. 1 p. 1837 Parker, Rich[ar]d E[lUott]. Richmond. To [Martin] Van Nov. 27 Buren, [Washington]. A new party projected in Virginia; the treasury scheme in the message; Blair on the banking interests of the South; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1837 Throop, E[nosi T[hompson]. New York. To [Martin] Nov. 28 Van Buren, [Washington]. Returns of Cayuga County ; will prepare a table showing the influence 'of banks in the election; wishes of the country bankers; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1837 lane, Andrew. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Nov. 28 Wasliington. The people not ready to adopt the policy of the message; the need of a national bank; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1837 Butler, B[enjamin] F[ranklin]. New York. To Martin ^°^- 2^ Van Buren, Washington. On the bonds of ac- counting officers; opinion in New York; the course of Ritchie and the Argus; actual war in Canada; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. PAPERS OF MAETIN VAN BUKEK 325 1837 Throop, E[nos] T[hompson]. New York. To [Martin] Nov. 29 Van Buren, [New York]. The action of country- bank delegates in the Convention; the question of resumption; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. 1837 Ewing, W[illia]m L. D. Vandalia, 111. To Martin Van Nov. 29 Buren, [Washington]. Asking to be appointed register of the Land Ofhce. A. L. S. 4 p. 1837 Phelan, John D. Tuskaloosa, [Ala.] To Martin Van Nov. 29 Buren, Washington. His own composure over the "defeat in the election; the action of New York due to the bank oligarchy; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1837 Throop, E[nos] T[hompson]. New York. To [Martin] Nov. 30 Van Buren, [Washington]. Country delegates in favor of resuming on a day fixed by law; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1837 H[oyt], J[esse]. To [Martin Van Buren, Washington]. Nov. 30 On the rumored policy of a Rives-Biddle party. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private." [1837? [Cambreleng, Churchill Caldom. New York?] To [Mar- Nov. ?] tin Van Buren, Washington]. Extract from Cambreleng's letter to [Azariah Cutting] Flagg on the recent [Democratic] defeat at the polls. A. L. 2 p. [1837? Editorial: "New York Elections." Clipping from a Nov. ?] [Pennsylvania] newspaper. [1837? "A Chart, showing the progress of the Great Political Nov. ?] Tornado which swept over the Empire State during the 6*", 7*", & 8*'' November, 1837." N. Y. Carvill & Co. Colored maps, tables. Ip. [1837 B., J. E. The Sunbury and Erie Railroad. Newspaper Nov. ?] clipping. 1 column. 1837 Campbell, James. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Dec. 1 [Washington]. On the New York coUectorship; his former recommendation of Coe and Throop ; present recommendation of Jesse Hoyt. A. L. S. 2 p. 1837 McKeon, John. New York. To M[artin] Van Buren, Dec. 2 [Washington]. In favor of Jesse Hoyt for the coUectorship. A. L. S. 1 p. 326 LIBRAE Y OP CONGKESS 1837 Edmonds, J[ohn] W. New York. To M[artin] Van Buren, Dec. 2 [Washington]. Proceedings of the Bank Con- vention; resumption voted down; influence on a national bank; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1837 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren, Dec. 2 Washington. The New York election; the recoil to be tremendous; danger from treacher- ous friends; Tennessee soon to be herself again; firmness advised; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1837 Throop, E[nos] T[hompson]. New York. To M[artin] Dec. 4 Van Buren, [Washington]. The Convention ad- journed; the date of resumption; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1837 Oakley, J., H[enry] TJlslioeffer, William C[ullen] Bryant, Dec. 4 and others. New York. To Martin Van Buren, [Washington]. Recommending Jesse Hoyt; signed by twenty signers. D. S. 1 p. . . Copy. 1 p. 1837 Bryant, William C[ullen]. New York. To Martin Van Dec. 5 Buren, Washington. Indorsing Jesse Hoyt for the coUectorship. A. L. S. 1 p. [1837?] F., L. New York. To M[artin] Van Buren, [Washing- Dec. 5 ton]. Urging the immediate appointment of Benjamin F. Butler as district attorney, in view of dishonesty in the [New York] Custom-house. 2 p. 1837 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To Andrew Jackspn, Deo. 5 Hermitage. Sending the annual message; true Democrats braced up by the result of the New , York election; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1837 Foster, W[ilha]m. Boston. To Joseph P. Blair, Wash- Dec. 6 ington. The Government and its agents; his own political labors in New England; the Aboli- tionists; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1837 Throop, E[nos] T[hompson]. New York. To [Martin] Dec. 6 Van Buren, [Washington]. Praise for the mes- sage; his own motives disinterested; the Olobe should take the proper course; banks; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1837 Coddington, J[onathan] J. New York. To [Martin Van Dec. 7 Buren, Washington]. Recommending Jesse Hoyt for the coUectorship. A. L. S. 2 p. PAPEKS OF MAETIN VAN BUKEN 327 1837 Smith, Francis O. J. Washington. To Martin Van Dec. 7 Buren, HVashington]. On the Northeastern boundary question. A. L. S. 8 p. (Inclosure: "Instructions proposed to be given to an agent on the n[orth]e[astern] boundary &c." A. D. 4 p.) 1837 Marcy, Wplliam] L[earned]. Albany. To M[artin] V[an] Dec. 8 Buren, [Washington]. Approval of the message ; the separation of the bank interest from other interests one ugly feature; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1837 Tucker, H[enry] S[t.] G[eorge]. Richmond, Va. To Mar- Dec. 9 tin Van Buren, [Washington]. Commending the message; the people of Virginia in need of en- lightenment; dividends and resumption; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1837 Eaton, J[ohn] H[enry]. Madrid. To Martin Van Buren, Dec. 10 Washington. Unable to take his leave of ab- sence, owing to disturbed conditions in Spain; sending for approval a form of leave to be used when occasion may justify it; Mr. Middleton's promotion; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private." (The postscript relative to Middleton marked "Quite private.") 1837 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To G[orham] A. Dec. 11 Worth, [New York]. Thanks for a friendly letter on the New York elections; personal message. A. L. S. 1 p. 1837 Harvey, Jacob. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Dec. 11 [Washington]. Recommending Jesse Hoyt as collector of the port of New York. A. L. S. 1 p. 1837 IngersoU, C[harles] J[ared]. Philadelphia. To Martin Dec. 11 Van Buren, Washington. The message well sup- ported; a real treasury required by the Consti- tution; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1837 Welles, Gideon. Hartford, Conn. To Martin Van Bu- Dec. 12 ren, Washington. Comments on the message and its propositions; special deposits; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1837 [Illinois] State Democratic Convention. Vandalia, 111. Dec. 12 Resolutions. Newspaper clipping. 1 column. 1837 Hamilton, James A[lexander]. Dobbs Ferry, [N. Y.] To Deo. 13 Martin Van Buren, Washington. His return from Europe ; some wheat and cotton-seed sent ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 328 LIBEAEY OP CONGRESS 1837 Dawson, Moses, William Burke, and Robert Punshon. Dec. 13 Cincinnati, O. To [Martin Van Buren, Wash- ington]. Congratulations on the message; the influence of local poHtical matters ; in favor of a sub-treasury; etc. L. S. 4 p. 1837 Barbour, P[hilip] P[endleton]. Frescati, [Va.] To [Mar- Dbc. 15 tin Van Buren, Washington]. Concurrence in the message save in relation to the mode of keeping and disbursing public money; his own leaning to special deposits in state banks ; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1837 Throop, E[nos] T[hompson]. New York. To [Martin] Dec. 15 Van Buren, [Washington]. On state prohibi- tion of small bills ; the condition of the exchanges ; bills of the old Bank of the United States; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1837 Ewing, W[inia]m L. D, VandaHa, 111. To [Martin Van Dec. 15 Buren], Washington. On the appointment of a • register; protests against McLaughlin's being given the place ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1837 Democratic-republican general committee. [New York]. Dec. 15 To [Martin Van Buren, Washington]. Indorsing Jesse Hoyt; signed by eighteen members. D. S. 2 p. "No. 2." 1837 Haywood, W[ilha]m H[em-y], Jr. Raleigh, N. C. To Dec. 16 M[artin] Van Buren, [Washington]. The pecu- liarity of North CaroHna politics; hearty ap- proval of the message; Calhoun's next move- . ment; special deposits; etc. A. L. S. 8 p. [1837 ? Leiper, W[ilHa]m J. House of Representatives, [Harris- Disc. 17] burg. Pa.] To Martin Van Buren, Washington. The "Cunningham House" without a quorum; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1837 Ludlow, Tho[mas] W. Paris. To [Martin Van Buren, Dec. 18 Washington]. Regret at the result of the New York elections; American ministers to foreign countries ; the situation of France ; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1837 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren, l^Ec. 18 Washington. His own delight in the message; its certainty to unite the Democracy and purify it of apostates ; the pe'ople to free themselves from the despotism of the banks; the divorce bill must pass; Rives and Ritchie; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. PAPEKS OF MARTIN VAN BTJEEN 329 1837 Young Men's General Democratic Committee. New York. l^Ec. 19 To Martin Van Buren, [Wasliington]. Indors- ing Jesse Hoyt. D. S. 23 signatures (No. 3, 15th Ward). . D. S. 12 signatures (No. 4). . D. S. 4 signatures (No. 5, 10th Ward). . D. S. 8 signatures (No. 6, dated Dec. 21). . 3 signatures (no. 7, 5th Ward). 1837 Evening Post, etc. New York. Clippings from the E'veri- Dec. 21-26 ing Post (Dec. 21-22) , Daily News (Dec. 25) , and New Era (Dec. 26) , on the New York coUectorship. 1837 Alley, Sam[ue]I. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Dec. 22 [Washington]. Indorsing Jesse Hoyt for the coUectorship. A. L. S. 2 p. 1837 Edwards, W[eldon] N[athaniel]. Warrenton, N. C. To Dec. 23 Martin Van Buren, [Washington]. In favor of the message and the solution of the issue offered; the attitude of the people of North Carolina; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1837 Ingersoll, C[harles] J[ared]. Philadelphia. To Martin Dec. 23 Van Buren, [Washington]. The importance of the Canadian difficulty; proposal for a commis- sion to repair to the frontier and observe condi- tions. A. L. S. 4 p. 1837 Hammond, Jabez D[elano]. Cherry VaUey. To M[artin] Dec. 24 Van Buren, [Washington]. In favor of Jesse Hoyt. A. L. S. 1 p. 1837 Foster, W[illia]m. Boston. To Martin Van Buren, Wash- Dec. 24 ington. An opportunity to swing Massachusetts into Hne. A. L. S. 3 p. 1837 Ingersoll, C[harles] J[ared]. Philadelphia. To [Martin Dec. 24 Van Buren, Washington]. The Monroe doc- trine ; Canada, Texas, and Mexico ; the abohtion movement; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1837 Campbell, G[eorge] W[ashington]. Nashville. To Martin Dec. 25 Van Buren, [Washington]. The State Legisla- ture and the senatorship; the State parties; the late message; Clay's intentions; the sub-treas- ury; etc. A. L. S. 7 p. 1837 Pierce, Benjamin. Hillsborough, N. H. To Martin Van Dec. 25 Buren, Washington. Approval of the message. A. L. S. 2 p. 330 LIBKARY OF CiONGKESS 1837 Deo. 27 1837 Dec. 28 1837 Deo. 29 1837 Dec. 30 1837 Dec. [30] 1837-1338 Dec. 30- Jan. 10 1837 Dec. 31 [1837?] [1837?] [1837?] [1837?] [1837?] Wright, Silas, Jr. Senate Chamber, [Washington]. To John I. De Graff, House of Kepresentatives, [Washington]. Sending letters to be used as di- rected. A. L. S. 1 p. Flournoy, M. Fayette, Ky. To Martin Van Buren, [Washington]. On changes in the temper of the country; suggestions as to measures; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. Mumf ord, John J. Washington. To [Martin Van Buren], Washington. Indorsing Jesse Hoyt. A. L. S. Ip. De Graff, John J. Washington. To [Martin Van Buren, Washington]. Sending letters in support of Jesse Hoyt. A. L. S. 1 p. New York Delegation in Congress (John I. De Graff and others). To [Martin Van Buren, Washington]. In favor of Jesse Hoyt. D. S. 2 p. " Ellen." New Orleans. To Martin Van Buren, Wash- ington. Lukewarm supporters; appointments to office; no halfway men in the ranks; a meet- ing; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. Anonymous. Clarksville, Ga. To Martin Van Buren, Washington. Sending a paper on the situation of relations with Great Britain. 1 p. "Private and confidential." [Van Buren, Martin. Washington?] To . Thanks for the author's presentation copy. A. Df. 2 p. [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. Memorandum on courts-martial. A. Df. 4 p. [Trist, Nicholas PhiHp. Havana]. To [Martin VanBuren, Washington]. Urging negotiations for the pur- chase of Cuba. A. L. 2 p. [Van Buren, Martin. Wa;shington]. Notes on treaty pro- visions for Indian removals to the West. A. Df . 3 p. (Written on the blank pages of an undated note, [1837?] of George M. Keim. Indorsed: "A note of my recollection of the contents of a paper read to me by Mr. Jno. Mason Junr)." [Woodbury, Levi ? Washington]. "Value of imports and exports of foreign merchandise and of bullion and specie in 1836." 1 p. PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 331 [1837?] [1837?] [1837] [1837?] [1837?] [1837?] 1837 [1837?] [1837?] [1837?] [1837?] [1837?] [Woodbury, Levi? Washington]. Memoranda on the independent treasury; objects; restrictions; pay- ments for pubhc lands; etc. Df. 7 p. (Cor- rections in Woodbury's hand). [Woodbury, Levi. Washington]. "Summary of consid- erations in favour of an independent treasury." A. Df. 5 p. [Poinsett, Joel Koberts ? Washington ?] ' ' Reflections on the present system of education at the U. S- Military Academy." 10 p. (Indorsement in Abraham Van Buren's hand). Anonymous. To [Martin Van Buren, Washington ?] How to avoid debt and preserve national independ- ence. 1 p. Anonymous. To [Martin Van Buren, Washington]. On the guilt of R. H. White, and the impropriety of his friend Greer's holding a Treasury office. 2 p. Anoymous. New Orleans. To Levi Woodbury, Washing- ton. "Project of a uniform plan of banking throughout the United States, for the purpose of securing a sound currency and safe depositaries for the funds of the Federal Government in its fiscal operations." 5 p. [Forsyth, John? Washington]. Synopsis of relations of the United States with Austria. Df. 2 p. Anonymous. Argument in favor of an improved national bank. 8 p. K[endall], A[mos. Washington]. ' ' Remarks on the man- agement of the Public Revenue, &c. [especially postal exchanges]." A. D. S. 4 p. (Indorsed in Van Buren's hand: "Mr. Kendall Fiscal agent — preparatory to a subsequent Message.") Anonymous. To M[artin] Van Buren, Washington. Con- ditions on the frontier; measures necessary. 2 p. "Private." . A similar letter of later date in the same hand. 3 p. "Private." (See: "Old Amicus" to Van Buren, [1837? June 15]). " A Citizen of the United States." "To the People of the United States [on currency and banking]." Pamphlet. 8 p. 332 LIBEAEY OP CONGKBSS [1837] [Van Buren, Martin? Washington]. Plan for a sub- treasury. Df. 1 p. [1837?] [Van Buren, Martin. Washington?] On removals from office; answering a query. A. Df. 3 p. [1837?] [Rives, William Cabell. Castle Hill, Va. ?] On banking and currency reform. Copy by Mrs. Rives. 3 p. [1837?] [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. [To Vicente Roca- fuerte, Quito]. His own anxiety to promote re- lations between the United States and Ecuador; as to a treaty of amity and commerce; etc. A. Df . 2 p. (With : Rocafuerte to Van Buren, 1837, Aug. 2). [bet. 1837 Poinsett, J[oel] R[oberts. Washington]. To [Martin Van and 1841?] Buren, Washington]. On a letter of the Mexican Envoy, asking assurances of American neutrality in the event of Mexico's attempting to subjugate her revolted provinces. L. S. 2 p. 1838 United States Congress. Proceedings on Texas. Copy Jan. 4-JuNE 15. from the Senate Journal, p. 110, 470; House JoumaZ, p. 1087, 1102. 2 p. (Fragment). 1838 Stevenson, A[ndrew]. Paris. To M[artin] Van Buren, Jan- 5 Washington. Reasons for expressing his opin- ions ; what he urged upon Ritchie ; his opinion of the contest with the Bank; political considera- tions; Ritchie's high character; harmony needed for success; questions with Great Britain; etc. A. L. S. 14 p. "Private." 1838 United States House of Representatives. [Washington]. J-*^N. 5 Proceedings on Mexican and Canadian frontier relations. Clipping from the [ WasMngtori] Globe. 3 columns. 1838 Murphy, Edward. London. To [Martin] Van Buren, Jan. 5 [Washington]. Indorsing his bank policy. A. L. S. 6 p. 1838 Hamilton, James A[lexander]. Nevis [Dobbs Ferry, N. Jan. 8 Y.] To Martin Van Buren, Washington. Re- gret at the frontier troubles ; his wish to be made useful to the Government; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1838 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To Andrew Jackson, Jan. 8 Hermitage. Anniversary greetings; Congress doing nothing; Rives's declaration of his posi- tion; the Major's marriage; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. PAPEKS OF MAKTIN VAN BUEEN 333 1838 Gould, Jacob. Rochester. To Martin Van Buren, Wasli- Jan. 8 ington. Talk of war with England; affairs on the Northern frontier; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1838 Trist, N[icholas] P[hiHp]. Havana. To Martin Van Bu- Jan'. 9-11 ren, Washington. Introducing Mr. Lewis; de- plorable results of the lighthouse legislation; needed reforms; Sanford; the creation of ficti- tious credits; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. 1838 " Veteran." Lansingburg, N. Y. "Revolutionary Rem- Jan. 10 iniscences [including a reprint of the General As- sociation, 1775, May 22]." Clipping from the Democratic Press. 1 column. (With: Lansing to Van Buren, 1839, Aug. 8). 1838 Throop, E[nos] T[hompson]. Naples. To [Martin] Van Jan. 10 Buren, [Washington]. Want of news from America; the elections; future success; his own situation in Naples; interview with the Prince of Salermo ; is satisfied, but would Mke a place of higher salary; sending wine; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1838 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To T. Spalding. Jan. 10 Acknowledging a friendly letter. A. L. S. 3 p. 1838 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To [Andrew] Jackson, Jan. 10 [Hermitage]. Adams's call for the Fulton letter; suggestion for a full publication; expec- tation of victory in the Treasury plan; Swart- wout's conduct ; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. "Private." 1838 Barney, John. Baltimore. To [Martin Van Buren, Jan. 12 Washington]. A case under the tariff. A. L. S. 6 p. 1838 Van Buren, M[artin]. ' Washington. To Andrew Jackson, Jan. 13 Fountain of Health, Tenn. Distress at news of his ill-health; pubHc opinion of Jackson; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1838 [Ewing, John ?] Washington. To . On party suc- Jan. 14-30 cess and naturalized foreigners. 3 p. "Private." (Signature crossed out). 1838 Democratic Committee of Suffolk County. Boston. To Jan. 15 [Martin Van Buren, Washington]. Resolutions 'commending George Banctoft's appointmeht to be collector of the port of Boston. D. S. of Peter Dunbar, chairman. 2 p. (Printed : Mass. Hist. Soc, Proceedings, v. 42, p. 384). 1838 Jan. 17 1838 Jan. 18 1838 Jan. 18 1838 Jan. 19 334 LIBKAEY OF CONGRESS Croswell, £[dwin]. Albany. To M[artin] Van Buren, [Washington]. Sending a letter from David Robinson; Marcy still on the frontier; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. Parker, Rich[ar]d E[lliott]. Richmond. To M[artin] Van Buren, [Washington]. The pohtical situation in Virginia; the proposal for a convention; Blair's good conduct; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. Grundy, Fehx. Washington. Circular letter (litho- graphed) to his constituents on public affairs in Washington; etc. 2 p. Dix, John A[dams]. Albany. To M[artin] Van Buren, [Washington]. Affairs in the Boston Custom- house; letters of John A. BoUes; Powers's biU objectionable; a corruption biU intended; a financial organ needed; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1838 Reynolds, Levi, Jr. Lewistown, [Pa.] To Martin Van Jan. 20 Buren, Washington. Approval of the Adminis- tration's measures; the governorship; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1838 Daniel, P[eter] V[ivian]. Richmond. To [Martin Van Jan. 23 Buren], Washington. On corporate monopolies ; a treacherous message from the Governor; Ed- munds's resolution; an Administration paper; Garland and Ritchie; his own office and inade- quate salary; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. 1838 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. [Washington]. To J[ames] Jan. 23 A[lexander] Hamilton, [Nevis]. A war policy not considered by the President; the Cabinet united against it; etc. A. Df. S. 3 p. 1838 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren, Jan. 23 [Washington]. Adams's hostility, and his use of the Fulton letter; the letter not found in his own letter-book; an inquiry addressed to Fulton; the address to the citizens of New York, and conduct of Swartwout ; Virginia and the divorce biU; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1838 Jarvis, Leo[nar]d. Boston. To [Martin Van Buren, Jan. 24 Washington]. The affair of the Fulton Bank; bad condition of other institutions; so-called Democratic banks ; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1838 "A Citizen." New York. To Martin Van Buren, [Wash- Jan. 24 ington]. On the currency. 12 p. PAPERS OF MAHTIN VAN BUKEN 335 1838 Huntington, Ralph. Boston. To Martin Van Buren, Jan. 27 [Wasliington]. Failures of government officers and bank troubles ; list of office-holders involved ; Democracy and banks; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1838 Foster, W[illia]m. Boston. To Martin Van Buren, Jan. 27 Washington. The character of the New England people; question as to who are the leaders of opinion; defalcation should be exposed; Simp- son's conspiracy; Abel Gushing; the Navy Agency; etc. A. L. S. 7 p. 1838 Kane, J[ohn] K[intzing]. Philadelphia. To H[enry] D[il- Jan. 28 wood] Gilpin, [Washington]. The effect of the House Bank bill. A. L. S. 2 p. [1838] McKean, [Samuel]. Senate Chamber, [Washington]. To Jan. 29 [Martin Van Buren, Washington]. Explanation of his failure to meet a dinner engagement. A. N. 1 p. 1838 The Advertiser. Manhattan, [O.] Editorial: "John A. Jan. 31 Bryan." Clipping. 2 columns. (With: Bryan to Van Buren, 1838, Feb. 19). 1838 [Butler, Benjamin FrankUn. Washington]. Opinion on [Jan. ?] the rank of Lieut. Downing. A. D. 4 p. (Compare: Van Buren, Opinion, 1838, Feb. 6). [1838 [New York Herald?] Editorial: "The true state of parties"; Bet. Jan. the sub-treasury bill; the "panic of '38"; bad AND Jtjlt 9] Whig tactics ; etc. Clipping. 1838 Lewis, Morgan. New York. To M[artin] Van Buren, Feb. 1 [Washington]. Congratulations on the public measures; the Seminole war; etc.; asking for an appointment for Lewis Livingston. A. L. S. 3 p. 1838 Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society. Boston. To Martin Feb. 3 Van Buren, Washington. Circular letter com- municating resolutions adopted at the annual meeting, Jan. 25, 1838, condemning the House resolutions, Dec. 21, [1837], on anti-slavery peti- tions ; etc. L. S. of Francis Jackson, president, and A. A. Phelps, secretary. 1 p. (Body of the letter lithographed) . 1838 Patterson, W[ilha]m. House of Representatives, [Wash- Feb. 5 ington]. To [Martin Van Buren, Washington]. Services of his brother, John Patterson, in Ohio ; the recommendation of Davis; etc.; asking for his brother's reappointment. A. L. S. 4 p. 336 LIBEAEY OP CONGRESS 1838 Virginia Senate. Resolutions: (1) Mr. Ellis's resolutions Feb. 5 on banking; (2) Mr. Ellis's resolutions on the Congress; (3) Resolutions of Mr. Smith (of Cul- peper) on the currency. Printed. 4 p. (With: Smith to Van Buren, 1838, Feb. 6). 1838 [Van Bnren, Martin. Washington]. Opinion on the rank Feb. 6 of Naval Lieutenants Ridgway, Downing, and Long. A.Df. 9 p. 1838 Smith, W[ilUa]m. Senate Chamber, Richmond. To p\Iar- Feb. 6 tin Van Buren], Washington. Sending Ellis's resolutions on banking, intended as an oliTe branch ; Bland's recommendation of the removal of Singleton for unfitness; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. (Resolutions inclosed) . 1838 Williams, R[euel]. Washington. To [Martin Van Buren, Feb. 7 Washington]. Sending letters on the rank of naval lieutenants. A. L. S. 1 p. (Inclosures: Letters of John Rodgers to Crowninshield, Feb. 11 and Feb. 19, 1817, Crowninshield to Rodgers, Feb. 17, 1817). 1838 Ingersoll, C[harles] J[ared]. Philadelphia. To P^l^artin Feb. 9 Van Buren, Washington]. Appropriations for party and selfish ends; banks and resumption; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. "Confidential." 1838 Hamilton, J[ames]. Charleston. To Martin Van Buren, Feb. 10 Washington. Introducing Robert Dewar Bacot, applying for admission to West Point. A. L. S. 3 p. 1838 Marcy, WilHam L[earned]. Albany. To M[artin] Van Feb. 12 Buren, [Washington]. The Buffalo collector- ship one of Jackson's mis-appointments ; his own message sent to Van Buren; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private." 1838 Dix, John A[dams]. Albany. To [Martin Van Buren, Feb. 12 Washington]. The course of Croswell and the Argus; state internal improvements ; specie pay- ments and the small bill law ; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1838 [Segar, Joseph]. Richmond. To [J. L.] Martin, [Wash- Feb. 13 ington]. A caucus of the Subservatives and the Conservatives; their object to prevent anything's -beingdone. A.L. 3p. (Partof the second leaf cut away). PAPEKS OF MARTIN VAN BUEEN 337 1838 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren, Feb. 13 [Washington]. Introducing William Nichol. L. S. 2 p. 1838 Salisbury, S. Harrisburg, Pa. To [Martin] Van Buren, Feb- 17 Washington. The State Senate's instructions against the sub-treasury bill; the alarming power of the banks; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1838 Martin, [J. L. Washington]. To [Martin Van Buren, Feb. 17 Washington]. Sending an extract from Segar's letter [of Feb. 13], suggesting some Bank re- solves; etc. A. N. 2 p. 1838 Horn, Henry. Philadelphia. To [Martin Van Buren], Feb. 19 Washington. The rumored transfer of George Wolf; troubles that would follow; Wolf's pohtical standing; an office for John Horn; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1838 Bryan, John A. Columbus, O. To M[artin] Van Buren, Feb. 19 [Washington]. Van Buren's impressions of him; New York politics of the past; his political opinions and support of Van Buren; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1838 Segar, Jos[eph]. Richmond. To J. L. Martin, Washing- Feb. 21 ton. The vote on the resolutions; the question of the sub-treasury; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1838 Wright, Silas, Jr. Washington. To [Martin Van Buren, Feb. 22 Washington]. On Jefferson County appoint- ments ; Bronson's candidates ; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1838 Tilden, E[lam]. New Lebanon, [N. Y.] To M[artin] Van Feb. 22 Buren, Washington. On Lieut. Warner's pro- motion; the people's difficulty in grasping the sub-treasury question; hopes for success; resolu- tions by Samuel J. Tilden; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. 1838 Sterling, M. Watertown, [N. Y.] To Benjamin F. Feb. 23 Butler, Washington. An invasion of Canada by the Patriots ; unfortunate effects of the agitation ; difficulties encountered by Van Buren; rotation in office; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. 1838 Marcy, W[illiam] L[earned]. Albany. To M[artin] Van Feb. 25 Buren, [Washington]. Introducing a delegation from the Six Nations. A. L. S. 1 p. 1838 "An old Friend." Long Island. To M[artin] Van Buren, Feb. 25 Washington. Thoughts on the frontier war. 40803°— 10 ^22 338 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS "An old Friend" — Continued. 2 p. "Private." (See: " Old Amicus " to Van Buren, [1837?] June 15). 1838 Smith, Henry K. Albany. To M[artin] Van Buren, Feb. 27 Washington. Inclosing an affidavit in exonera- tion of [George W.] Clinton from charges of con- nivance at the acts of Patriots. A. L. S. 2 p. 1838 Segar, J[oseph]. Richmond. To J. L. Martin, Washing- Feb. 27 ton. Another vote on the currency resolutions. A. L. S. 3 p. (Note by J. L. Martin appended) . 1838 Turrill, J[oel]. Oswego, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Buren, Feb. 28 Washington. The expedition against Kingston a failure; pressure of the political contest; the collector of the port; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. [1838 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. To [Morgan Lewis, Feb.] New York]. Eespect and regard not to be im- paired by differences of opinion on public meas- ures ; his inability to give Lewis's nephew [Lewis Livingston] an appointment ; etc. A. Df . 3 p. [1838? Buchanan, James. [Washington]. To [Martin Van Bu- Feb. ?J ren, Washington]. On the resignation of [George] Wolf. A. L. S. l.p. 1838 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To Andrew Jackson, Mar. 2 Nashville. The appointment of Clark delayed; pleasure at his recovery to health ; Cilley's death ; the sub-treasury measure in Congress ; hope for success; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1838 Throop, [Enos] [Thompson]. New York. To [Martin] Mar. 2 Van Buren, Washington. On banks and the re- sumption of specie payments; possible conse- quences of the attempt to resume; Wright's bill; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1838 Barton, J[ames?]L.[?] Buffalo. To M[artin] Van Buren, Ma'^- 2 Washington. The robbery of the arsenal; good service of Col. Worth; disorganizers not receiv- ing countenance from Washington; the collector- ship; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. [1838 Anonymous. Inclosing a clipping from the [New YorTc] Mar. 6] Heral[d], Mar. 6, 1838, on Canadian invasion from the United States, and peace between Eng- land and America. 1 p. "Private." (See "Old Amicus" to Van Buren, [1837? June 15]). PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 339 1838 Leggett, W[illia]m. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Mar. 7 [Washington]. Bryant and the straitened con- dition of the Post; something should be done to prevent its fall ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1838 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To Charles Per- Mar. 8 rone[?]. On the Constitution and the distribu- tion of surplus revenue anaong the states. A. Df. S. 3 p. 1838 Barton, J[ames?]L.[?] Buffalo, N. Y. To M[artin] Van Mar. 8 Buren, Washington. The political effects of George W. Clinton's appointment; Pierre A. Barker's good conduct; the frontier troubles; friends should be rewarded; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1838 Maine, Legislature, Democratic Members. Augusta. Mar. 9 Resolutions on the Graves-Cilley duel. D. S. of Nathaniel Littlefield, etc. 12 p. 1838 Muhlenberg, Hen[ry]A[ugustus]. Reading, Pa. To Mar- Mar. 12 tin Van Buren, Washington. Introducing Gen. Keim; results of the Harrisburg Convention; Porter not quite a safe man; Wolf's appointment a false move; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1838 Anonymous. New Orleans. To Martin Van Buren, Mak. 13 Washington. On Van Buren's prospects in Louisiana. 2 p. 1838 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To Andrew Jackson, Mah. 17 Nashville. Birthday congratulations ; the inde- pendent treasury bill before Congress ; confidence of success; the Supreme Court's decision against Kendall; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. [1838?] Edmonds, J[ohn]W. New York. To M[artin] V[an] Buren, Mar. 17 [Washington]. On Biddle's statement as to the resuming of specie payments. A. L. S. 4 p. 1838 Leiper, Geo[rge] G[ray]. Leiperville, [Pa.] To [Martin Mar. 18 Van Buren, Washington]. Congratulations on the political aspects of Pennsylvania; the con- test over the governorship; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1838 " Visor." Philadelphia. To Martin Van Buren, Wash- Mar. 19 ington. Charges against public officers. 3 p. 1838 Cooper, Thomas. Columbia, S. C. To [Martin Van Bu- Mae. 19 ren, Washington]. Claims of the Columbia Iron Company to a United States foundry; the State to go with Van Buren ; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 340 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1838 Silliman, W., and others. Cleveland, O. Resolves of an Mar. 22 anti-sub-treasury meeting. D. S. 2 p. ' 1838 Wright, Silas, Jr. Washington. To [Martin Van Buren, Mah. 23 Washington]. Auburn friends and ,appoint- ments; recommending Capt. Lynds. A. L. S. Ip. 1838 Michigan Historical Society, Henry R[owe] Schoolcraft, Mar. 23 President. Detroit, [Mich.] To Martin Van Buren, Washington. Notifying Van Buren of his election to the Society. D. S. (printed form filled in) of the president and secretaries. 1 p. 1838 Benton, Thomas H[art]. Senate Chamber, [Washington]. Mar. 23 To [Martin] Van Buren, [Washington]. On a possible division on the issue of treasury notes. A. L. S. 1 p. "Private." 1838 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren, Mar. 26 [Washington]. The appointment of Clark rec- ommended ; his health ; the divorce bill and the people; a message to Woodbury; the Cilley duel; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. [1838 New York Commercial Advertiser. On the possibility of Mar. ?] war with Great Britain. Reprint, headed "United States," in a [St. Christopher] news- paper. Clipping. (Marginal note (A. N. S.) by Ja[me]s K. Marr). 1838 Lehman, George F. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Bu- Apr. 1 ren, Washington. Pennsylvania politics; the governorship and next presidential election; Wolf and custom-house appointments; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1838 Brownson, 0[restes] A[ugustus]. Boston. To Martin Van Apr. 2 Buren, Washington. Sending an article on slavery-abolitionism. Democracy and the mon- eyed power; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1838 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren, ^r^-'^ Washington. His returning health ; the passage of the divorce bill by the Senate; the defeat of the money power; the position of Rives and of White compared; Murphy's letter; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1838 [AWhig Member of Congress]. Washington. To ? ^^^- ^ Gn naturalized foreigners, offices, and party suc- cess. 3 p. (Signature and address crossed out). 1838 Apr. 9 1838 Apr. 9 1838 Apr. 10 PAPERS OP MARTIN VAK BUREN 341 Throop, E[nos] T[hompson]. New York. To P^lartin] Van Buren, [Washington]. Biddle's letter to J[olin] Q[uincy] Adams on resumption all that could be desired; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. Sutherland, Jacob. Geneva, [N. Y.] To M[artin] Van Buren, Washington. Reasons for declining the office of secretary of the Navy; resumption and political success; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. Parker, Rich[ar]d E[lliott]. Richmond. To [Martin Van Buren, Washington]. The adjournment of the Legislature; conditions of poHtical success; Ha- mer's cowp d'etat; the Cabinet not a source of strength; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1838 " A Plan for a Mutual Loan Company." Printed. 1 p. Apr. 10 (With: Pico to Van Buren, 1838, Apr. 24.) 1838 Butler, B[enjamin] F[rankhn]. Washington. To Martin Apr. 11 Van Buren, [Washington]. Tendering his resig- nation of the office of attorney-general. A. L. S. Ip. 1838 V[an] Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To Benjamin Apr. 11 F[rankMn] Butler, [Washington]. Regret at his resignation. Copy by Martin Van Buren, Jr. 3 p. [1838 Scott, [Winfield. Washington]. To [Martin Van Buren, Apr. 11] Washington]. Memorandum for instructions [is- sued Apr. 11, 1838] for his mission to the Chero- kee Nation. A. D. 3 p. [1838 [Butler, Benjamin Franklin. Washington]. Memoran- Apr. 11] dum for the instructions [issued Apr. 11, 1838] to Gen. Scott for his Cherokee mission. A. Df. 2 p. 1838 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To Wipfield Scott, Apr. 11 Washington. Instructions for his mission to the Cherokee Nation. A. Df. S. 5 p. . Copy by Martin Van Buren, Jr. 6 p. 1838 Turrill, J[oel]. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Wash- Apr. 11 ington. On Nicolas Biddle and the Philadelphia and New York banks. A. L. S. 2 p. 1838 Hoyt, J[esse]. New York. To [Abraham] Van Buren, Apr. 12 [Washington]. Prophesying success at the elec- tion; the Bank Convention; fall in stocks; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 342 LIBBAEY OP CONGRESS 1838 McClure, John. [New York]. To [Abraham Van Buren, Apr. 12 Washington]. Note on the New York election. A. L. S. 1 p. (On the second leaf of Hoyt's letter of the same date) . 1838 Plagg, A[zariah] C[utting]. Albany. To Martin Van Ape. 12 Buren. Marcy's special message on the resump- tion of specie payments; an issue of State stock; the message held back for the election; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1838 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To [Andrew] Jack- Apr. 15 son, [Hermitage]. Sending letters from New York; results of the elections; changes in the Cabinet; banks and resumption; Grundy's measure; land bills; etc. A. L. S. 8 p. Butler, B[enjamin] F[rankJin]. New York. To [Martin] Van Buren, Washington. Congratulations on the elections ; Wilkes's expedition; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. Leech, Henry. Philadelphia Co. To Martin Van Buren, [Washington]. Regret at the appointment of Wolf; his character and acts ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Anon." New Orleans. To Martin Van Buren, Washing- ton. PoHtical matters. 2 p. Macaulay, P. London. To Martin Van Buren, Washing- ton. The weakness of the Administration on the Canadian question; Lord Brougham, O'Connell, and negro emancipation; the Bank [of England] and the shipment of gold to the United States; the coronation; personal news ; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1838 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. To Washington Ir- ■A^PK. 23 ving, [Tarrytown]. Offering him the portfolio of the Navy Department. A. Df. 4 p. "Con^ fidential." 1838 Pico, Joshua. New Orleans. To Martin Van Buren, Wash- ^i"'^- 24 ington. Sending a plan of a Mutual Loan Com- pany. A. L. S. 2 p. (Written on the blank leaf of a printed prospectus, Apr. 10, 1838). 1838 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To Andrew Jackson, ^^"- 2^ [Hermitage]. Sending a letter from Smith [Van Buren?]; New York matters; resumption by the banks ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1838 ^^ Throop, E[nos] T[hompson]. New York. To [Martin] "^an Buren, [Washington]. Smith to leave the 1838 Apr. 17 1838 Apr. 17 1838 Apr. 17 1838 Apr. 20 Apr. 26 PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUEEN 343 Throop, E[nos] T[hompson] — Continued. Times, and to visit Washington; joy over the passage of the general banldng law; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1838 Colman, Henry. Boston. To Martin Van Buren, [Wash- A^PK- 26 ington]. On the manufacture of sugar from beets. A. L. S. 2 p. 1838 Welles, Gideon. Hartford, [Conn.] To Silas Wright, Apr. 27 [Washington]. Office-seeking becoming a regu- lar business; a cabinet position for Judge Niles; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1838 Letcher, John. Lexington, Va. To Ely Moore, Washing- -A.PH. 28 ton. Fear of defeat in Virginia; Kives and Ritchie to blame; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1838 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To Andrew Jackson, Apr. 29 Nashville. Asking for a letter introducing John Van Buren to the Duke of Wellington; the Bal- timore defeat and Virginia results; regeneration in New York complete ; Martin as editor for the Union; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1838 Richardson, C. W. White Plaii^, N. Y. To M[artin] Van Apr. 29 Buren, Washington. On the sub-treasury plan. A. L. S. 2 p. 1838 Irving, Washington. New York. To Martin Van Btren, Apr. 30 [Washington]. Declining the offer of a cabinet office. A. L. S. 4 p. 1838 Butler, B[enjamin] F[ranklin]. New York. To [Martin Apr. 30 Van Buren, Washington]. On Washington Ir- ving's declination of office. A. L. S. 2 p. 1838 Wright, Silas, Jr. Washington. To [Martin Van Buren, Ape. 30 Washington]. Inclosing an answer from Mr. W.; news of defeat in Virginia; etc. A. N. S. ip. [1838 Barney, John. Baltimore. To [Martin Van Buren, Ape. ?] Washington]. On the prospecj; for the resump- tion of specie payments. A. L. S. 2 p. 1838 Hayne, A[rthur] P. Charleston. Circular to Col. John May 1 MiUson, etc., on the duties of the Committee of Correspondence appointed by the Mercantile Convention, Augusta, Ga., Apr. 1 ; subjoined to the editorial on " The direct trade" in the South- emPatriot, 1838, [June ?] 7. Clipping. 1 column. 344 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1838 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren, May 1 [Washington]. The noble stand of New York against the money power; the eyes of the people being opened; the position of Rives and of Tall- madge; Donelson's burdens; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private." [1838 Van Buren, Martin. To ? Offering the portfolio of C.May 2?] the Navy Department. A. Df. 4 p. 1838 Parker, Eich[ar]d E[l]iott]. Richmond. To [Martin] Van May 2 Buren, Washington. Declining the [attorney- generalship] ; confidence in the ultimate success of his administration ; etc. ; answering Van Bu- ren's letter of [Apr.] 29. A. L. S. 3 p. 1838 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To Walter Bowne, May 3 [Albany?] Reasons for not complying with his request as to security to the Government; note of action taken; etc. Copy by Martin Van Bu- ren, Jr. 3 p. 1838 [Butler, Benjamin Franklin]. New York. To Martin May 4 Van Buren, Washington. On the appointment of [Thomas N.] Carr [as consul] to Tangier. A. L. ■ 2 p. (Incomplete) . 1838 M., Z. To Martin Van Buren, Washington. On the ad- May 5 visabihty of forcing proper party activity on the part of Federal officers in New York. 3 p. [1838 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. Speech to Alexandre May 5] de Bodisco on the presentation of his credentials as Russian minister. A. Df. 3 p. 1838 Randolph, Th[omas]J[efferson]. Edgehill, [Va.] ToM[ai> May 6 tin] Van Buren, [Washington]. Suggesting N. P. Trist as one of the commissioners of claims. A. L. S. 2 p. 1838 Hoyt, J[esse. New York?] To [Martin Van Buren, May 9 Washington]. A jangle with Craig; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private." 1838 Croswell, E[dwin]. Albany. To M[artin] Van Buren, May 11 [Washington]. Ritchie and the sub-treasury measure; the next State election to be a great struggle; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1838 Letcher, John. Lexington, Va. To [Martin Van Buren, M-*-y12 Washington]. Benton's speech on the inde- pendent treasury; divisions in the ranks the cause of defeat in Virginia; no test of the pop- ular vote; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. PAPEBS OF MARTIN VAN BUBEN 345 1838 Worth, G[orham] A. New York. To M[artin] Van Bu- May 13 ren, Washington. His own disposition to a foolish compassion for rogues, yahoos and hum- bugs ; sympathy for the Administration ; a tender of help to Woodbury; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1838 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. To [James Kirke May 13 Paulding ? New York ?] Tendering the secre- taryship of the Navy. A. Df. 3 p. 1838 Hammond, Jabez D[elano]. Cherry Valley, [N. Y.] To May 16 Martin Van Buren, [Washington]. Extreme anxiety about the national Treasury; a State general banking law; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1838 " Public Informer." New York. To M[artin] Van Bu- ^iAY 17 ren, Washington. In favor of a national bank. 3 p. 1838 Fisk, J. S. Green Bay, [Wis.] To Martin Van Buren, May 19 Washington. Charges against Judge William C. Frazer. A. L. S. 2 p. 1838 Flournoy, John J. Athens, Ga. To M[artin] Van Buren, May 20 Washington. The Cherokee Indians to be re- moved beyond the Mississippi; urging that they be given a fee simple of the Arkansas lands. A. L. S. 4 p. 1838 Strong, Joseph. Rochester, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Bu- May 21 ren, Washington. On the currency. A. L. S. 4 p. 1838 Leiper, George G[ray]. Leiperville, [Pa.] To [Martin May 21 Van Buren, Washington]. The outlook for Democratic victory in Pennsylvania; office-hunt- ers and the Cabinet; etc. A- L. S. 3 p. 1838 Parker, Rich[ar]d E[Uiott]. Retreat, [Va.] To [Martin] May 21 Van Buren, Washington. Approval of the ap- pointment to the Navy portfolio; a wish that other appointments may turn out as well; Vir- ginia politics; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1838 Hayne, A[rthur] P. Charleston. To Henry William De- May 21 saussure, [Charleston]. Transmilsting his circular, [May 1]; subjoined to the editorial on "The direct trade," in the Southern Patriot, 1838, [June?]?. Clipping. 2 columns. 1838 Daniel, P[eter] V[ivian]. Richmond. To [Martin Van May 23 Buren], Washington. Discontent in the Navy 346 LIBEAKY OF CONGEESS Daniel, P[eter] V[ivian] — Continued. over appointments to the exploring expedition; Clay's pretensions in Virginia; the salaries of judges; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. 1838 Rudd, Theron. New York. To M[artin] Van Buren, May 24 [Washington]. His course as editor of the New- Era; Conservatives and Locof ocos ; the effect of politics, etc., on the fortunes of the paper; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1838 Hammond, Jabez D[elano]. Cherry VaUey, [N. Y.] To May 26 Martin Van Buren, [Washington]. The currency question; suggestion for a new Cabinet; qualities of the men now in it ; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. "Pri- vate." 1838 Pierce, Benjamin. Hillsborough, [N. H.] To Martin May 29 Van Buren, Washington. On Benton's speech and the support given to Van Buren's measures. A. L. S. 1 p. [1838? [Van Buren, Martin ? Washington]. "Circular to aU Re- May 31?] ceivers and Collectors of Public Money." Copy by Martin Van Buren, Jr. 1 p. (Incomplete. Of: Woodbury's circular, June 1, bearing the same title, and "A Resolution relating to the public revenue and dues to the Government," May 31, 1838, Statutes at Large, V). [1838 Ritchie, Tho[ma]s. To [ ? Washington]. The po- May ?] litical situation; a plan for a compromise special deposit system; the sub-treasury. Copy. 3 p. 1838 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren, June 1 Washington. Directing attention to Indian af- fairs; hints of corruption; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. "Confidential." 1838 Marcy, W[illiam] L[earned]. Watertown, [N. Y.] To June 2 Edwin Croswell, Albany. An account of the seizure and burning of the British steamboat Sir Robert Peel. A. L. S. 3 p. 1838 Desaussure, Henry W[ilha]m. [Charleston]. ToA[rthur]P. ^^^^ 2 Haytie, [Charleston]. Acknowledging his circu- lar. May 1, and his military biography; trans- mitting his own semi-centennial speech, 1826, July 4; subjoined to the editorial on "The direct trade," Southern Patriot, 1838, [June ?] 7. CHpping. 1 column. PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUEEN 347 1838 June 3 1838 June 4 1838 June 6 1838 June 6 1838 June 6 1838 June 7 1838 [June ?] 7 1838 June 8 1838 June 8 1838 June 10 1838 June 11 Croswell, E[dwin]. Albany. To M[artin] Van Buren, [Washington]. No reconciliation possible be- tween the two Administration papers; his own desire for party harmony ; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren, Wasliington. The unfortunate disclosures in Indian affairs; war possible if Indians are not removed ; dangers of the situation; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Confidential." Stillwell, Smith. Ogdensburg, [N. Y.] To Silas Wright, Washington. As to indemnity for a boat burned ; offering full support. A. L. S. 2 p. Bacheler, Origen. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Washington. Communicating a resolution of the New York Peace Society, commending Van Buren's action in agreeing to arbitration between the United States and Mexico. A. L. S. 2 p. McCuUy, Alexander, and others. Massillon, [0]. To Martin Van Buren, Wasliington. Circular invi- tation to celebrate July 4. Printed. ■ 1 p. Anonymons. New Orleans. To M[artin] Van Buren, Washington. On the political danger in appoint- ing Catholics and foreigners to office. 4 p. Southern Patriot. Charleston. Editorial: "The direct trade." Clipping. 2. columns (including sub- joined correspondence: Hayne, Circular, 1838, May 1 ; Haiyne to Desaussure, May 21 ; Desaus- sure to Hayne, June 2) . King, Preston. Ogdensburgh, N. Y. To Martin Van Buren, Washington. Remonstrance against any compensation for burning the Sir Bohert Peel. A. L. S. 3 p. Hayne, A[rthur] P. Charleston, S. C. To M[artin] Van Buren, Washington. On the foreign commerce of the Southern states; inclosing letters on the subject and a letter for Gen. Jackson. A. L. S. 2 p. "Private." Buchanan, James. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, [Washington]. In favor of General Jones as governor of Iowa. A. L. S. 2 p. Faxon, Charles. Buffalo, N. Y. ToMartin Van Buren, Washington. Replying to objections to his being made postmaster. A. L. S. 3 p. 348 LIBKAKY OF CONGKESS 1838 June 12 1838 June 17 1838 June 18 1838 June 26 1838 June 28 1838 [June 7] 1838 July 2 1838 July 6 1838 July 6 1838 July? Wright, Silas, Jr. Washington. To [Martin Van Buren, Washington]. Sending a letter of Smith Stil- well; the letter too highly spiced in feeling; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To Andrew Jackson, Hermitage. The War Department and Indian affairs; the Opposition in great confidence of success; Poinsett's slip of language; Paulding's appointment; difficulty in finding an attorney- general; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. "Private." McCarty, R[ichard]. New York. To M[artin] Van Buren, Washington. On an appointment of a collector of the port. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private." Sedgwick, T[heodore]. Stockbridge [N. Y.] To M[artin] Van Buren, [Washington]. On Van Buren's message [June 20? 1838] on border affairs and peace with England. A. L. S. Bleecker, H[armanus]. Albany. To Martin Van Buren, [Washington]. Declining the offer of a commis- sionership; the independent treasury measure; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. Jamaica Assembly. Protest of the Assembly against the interference of the British Parliament. Clipping. 3 columns. (With: St. Christopher, Assembly, Address, July 11, 1838). Ritchie, Thomas. Richmond. To [Martin Van Buren, Washington]. An expected visit to Washington ; wish to compromise; suggestion to bring about this result; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. "Strictly con- fidential." Danforth, John. Old Plymouth, Mass. To [Martin Van Buren, Washington]. What the abolition socie- ties are doing in New England; their operations in Connecticut ; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren, [Washington]. The Indian service and land speculations; removal of the Cherokees; the divorce bill and the banks; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. "Private." . Transcript. 6 p. Friendly Grove, Ohio. To Martin Van As to his appointment to A.L.S. Ip. "Private." Lucas, Robert Buren, Washington, be governor of Iowa July 9 1838 JuiYlO 1838 July 10 1838 July 11 1838 July 14 1838 July 15 1838 July 18 1838 July 22 1838 July 23 1838 July 25 1838 July 27 1838 July 30 PAPEBS OF MARTIN VAN BUKEN 349 Butler, B[enjamin] F[ranldin]. New York. To [Martin] Van Buren, [A^'^ashington]. On Grundy's ap- pointment; inability to visit Virginia; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Washington. To M[artin] Van Buren, [Washington]. Suggesting Dr. Gam- niel[?] for the [Washington?] postmastership. A. L. S. 1 p. Hunter, John. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Wash- ington. Bronson or Foster for the vacant judge- ship; poUtical aspects of New York; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. St. Christopher Assembly. Address to Lt.-governor Sir Henry MacLeod in reply to his opening speech ; with MacLeod's reply, same date, appended. Clipping. Talbot, Jos[eph] H. Jackson, Tenn. To Martin Van Buren, Washington. Declining appointment as United States district attorney. A. L. S. 3 p. Iverson, A., and J. C. Watson. Washington. To M[artin] Van Buren, [Washington]. On the Watson con- tract [for the sale of Creek reservations]. L. S. 3 p. Buchanan, James. Lancaster, [Pa.] To Martin Van Bu- ren, Washington. In regard to Judge Frazer of Wisconsin. A. L. S. 1 p. Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To Andrew Jackson, Nashville. Ross to be appointed if found cor- rect; Congress dispersed; the politicians at fault; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. Woodbury, Levi. Washington. To Jesse Hoyt, [New York]. Inquiry concerning the Seventh Ward Bank. Copy. 1 p. "Private." (With: Hoyt to Van Buren, Aug. 10, 1838.) Hoyt, J[esse]. New York. To Levi Woodbury, [Wash- ington]. As to the Seventh Ward Bank. Copy. 2 p. (With: Hoyt to Van Buren, Aug. 10, 1838.) Dodge, Ezra. New York. To M[artin] Van Buren, Washington. As to Charles Burdet, adopted son of Aaron Burr. A. L. S. 1 p. Kendall, Amos. Washington. To M[artin] Van Buren, [White Sulphur Springs, Va.] Post-office busi- 350 LIBRAEY OF CONGRESS Kendall, Amos — Continued. ness light; his health and the Spanish mission; pohtical news; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. "Confiden- tial." [1838 [Van Bur en, Martin. Washington?] On the investigation July ?] of J. C. Watson and Co.'s contract [for the sale of Creek reservations]; answering Iverson and Watson's letter of [July 15]. A. Df. 12 p. 1838 Ingersoll, C[harles] J[ared]. Forest Hill, Philadelphia Co. Aug. 2 To D^Iartin Van Buren, White Sulphur Springs, Va.] A suggestion for the next annual message. A. L. S. 4 p. 1838 Democratic Citizens' Committee of Newark, [N. J.] (Aaron Aug. 2 Johnson and others) . To Mahlon Dickerson, [Suckasunny, N. J.] Invitation to a pubhc din- ner. Printed ; in the New Jersey Eagle — Extra, Aug. 21, 1838. 1838 Hoyt, J[esse]. To WiUiam M. Price, New York. An Aug. 2 item of bonds not accounted for. Copy. 1 p. (No. 1 ; with: Hoyt to Van Buren, 1838, Dec. 7). 1838 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. White Sulphur Springs, Va. To Aug. 6 Amos Kendall, [Washington]. As to his retire- ment and the Spanish mission. Copy. 2 p. "Private." 1838 Daniel, P[eter] V[ivian]. Eichmond. To Martin Van Aug. 8 Buren, White Sulphur Springs, Va. Regret at one stage of the President's journey to the Springs; opinion of Rives ; society at the Springs; acts of Joseph M. Selden; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. "Private." 1838 Woodbury, Levi. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Aug. 9 White Sulphur Springs. The cases of Truett and the Register of the Treasury; moneys re- ceived on indemnities; contingencies should be provided for; heavy expenditures for July; in- curring debts and appropriations; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1838 Van Buren, M[artin]. White Sulphur Springs. To Miss Aug. 10 Vanderpoel, [Hudson, N. Y.«] Friendly letter. A. L. S. 2 p. 1838 Hoyt, J[esse]. New York. To [Martin Van Buren, White ■A^uG. 10 Sulphur Springs, Va.] On correspondence with Woodbury as to the place where pubUc moneys are to be kept. A. L. S. 4 p. (Inclosure, 3 p.) PAPERS OF MAKTIN VAN BUREN 351 1838 Van Buren, Martin. White Sulphur Springs. To G[or- AuG. 10 ham] A. Worth, [New York]. As to a credit for A. J. Donelson. A. L. S. 2 p.. 1838 Smith, Nathaniel. Cherokee Agency East. To R[ich- AuG. 13 ard] M[entor] Johnson, [Washington]. On Gen- eral Scott's arrangement with John Ross for the removal of the Cherokees ; criticism of the meas- ure; etc. L. S. 7 p. "Private." 1838 Kendall, Amos. • Washington. To M[artin] Van Buren^ Aug. 13 [White Sulphur Springs, Va.] His health and Eaton's return from Spain; finances of the Post- office; Democratic spirit rising; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1838 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To F[rancis] P[reston] iuG. 14 Blair, [Washington]. Adams and the Mayo let- ter; Col. Howard's inquiry; Mayo's situation; his health; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. . Transcript. 3 p. 1838 Marr, Ja[me]s W., St. Christophers. To [Martin Van Bu- AuG. 15 ren, White Sulphur Springs, Va.] On slavery and the pohcy of the Home Government. A. L. S. 24 p. 1838 Dickerson, Mahlon. Suckasunny, [N. J.]. To Aaron John- AtJG. 18 son and others, [Newark, N. J.] Declining their invitation [Aug. 2] to a public dinner at Newark. Printed; in the New Jersey Eagle — Extra, Aug. 21, 1838. 4 columns. 1838 Gillmer, D[avid] R. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Bu- AuG. 20 ren, Washington. On a report that Van Buren is an infidel. A. L. S. 2 p. 1838 New Jersey Eagle, extra. Newark. [1] Editorial on the Aug. 21 correspondence Aug. 2-15 (subjoined) of the Democratic citizens of Newark with Mahlon Dickerson. [2] ' ' Great Democratic County Con- vention [at Camptown, Essex Co., Aug. 18]". 1 sheet. 1838 Woodbury, Levi. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Aug. 24 White Sulphur Springs. On extraordinary de- mands by the War Department on the emigration account. A. L. S. 2 p. "Confidential." 1838 Woodbury, Levi. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Aug. 25 [White Sulphur Springs]. The unreasonableness of Harris's new demand; political news; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 352 LIBRAKY OF CONGEESS 1838 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Washington. To Martin Van Aug. 26 Buren, White Sulphur Springs. On. appoint- ments in the pubHc buildings from the Opposi- tion. A. L. S. 4 p. 1838 Cass, Lew[is]. Paris. To [Martin Van Buren, Washing- Sept. 5 ton]. Introducing Mr. Prentiss of the Army. A. L. S. 2 p. 1838 Van Amringe, H. H. Pittsburg, [Pa.] To Martin Van Sept. 6 Buren, Washington. On a petition of 1818 to transfer pubhc deposits from a branch bank of the United States at Chilicothe, Ohio, to a state banlt. A. L. S. 1 p. 1838 Van Buren, [Martin]. Natural Bridge, Va. To John For- Sbpt. 18 syth, [Washington]. On the "Mexican business." A. Df. 6 p. 1838 Wellesley, Lady. Knightsbridge[, Eng.] To [Martin] Sept. 20 Van Buren, Washington. The visit of [John] Van Buren; no presentations at court; Charles Wel- lesley to visit the United States; etc. A. L. S. 19 p. 1838 Hoyt, J[esse]. New York. To WilUam M. Price, [New Sept. 24 York]. On the question of regulating customs bonds; inclosing bonds to be accounted for. Copy. 1 p. (No. 2; with: Hoyt to Van Buren, 1838, Dec. 7). 1838 Woodbury, Levi. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Sept. 27 Warrenton Springs, Va. His own visit to the eastward; the removal of Truett; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1838 Irvine, C[allender]. Commissary General's Office, Phila- Sept. 28 delphia. To WiUiam Pursall and others. Re- fusing to make a campaign contribution. A. L. S. 1 p. 1838 Throop, E[nos] T[hompson]. Naples. To Martin Van Oct. 2 Buren, [Washington]. The cause of the delay in reaching Naples ; embarrassment from not know- ing the language ; quarters and personal matters ; ■ etc. A. L. S. 7 p. 1838 Parker, Rich[ar]d E[lliott]. Eetreat, [Va.] To [Martin] Oct. 6 Van Buren, [Washington]. Van Buren's visit to Virginia; disappointment at not seeing him; the schism among the Virginia Republicans ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private." PAPEES OF MAETIN VAN BUEEN 353 1838 Molilenberg, Hen[ry] A[ugustus]. Vienna. To [Martin] Oct. 6 Van Buren, [Washington]. His journey over; Paris and Germany described; the reception by Metternich; the cost of living and accounts; Niles's incumbency; Pennsylvania politics; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. "Private." Van Buren, [Martin]. Washington. To [Andrew] Jackson, , [Hermitage]. Earle's death; the political reac- tion; election conditions in various states; etc. A. li. S. 4 p. V[an] B[uren], M[artin, Washington]. Memorandum on returning the bond of A. J. Donelson. A. D. Ip. Paulding, J[ames] K[irke]. New York. To [Martin Van Buren, Washington]. Eeasons for appointing Storer; provision for Green; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To [Andrew] Jack- son, [Hermitage]. The New Jersey elections; a nobly sustained struggle in Pennsylvania; pros- pects in New York; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. Engle, Peter Hill. Dubuque, Iowa. To Martin Van Buren, [Washington]. As to the office of surveyor-gen- eral of Wisconsin; promises and their perform- ance; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. Croswell, E[dwin]. Albany. To A[braham] Van Buren, [Washington]. The conduct of [John Van Buren] placed in a favorable light; political prospects; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. Dix, John A[dams]. Albany. To [Martin Van Buren, Washington]. Flagg's illness; the prospect of carrying the State ; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. Croswell, E[dwin]. Albany. To M[artin] Van Buren, [Washington]. Flagg's sickness; gratifying re- sults of the elections; good prospects for a vic- tory in New York; congressional elections ; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. 1838 Daniel, P[eter] V[ivian]. Richmond. To Martin Van Oct. 20 Buren, Washington. Congratulations on the elections; Rives and the deserters; his character and ambitions ; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. "Private." 1838 Strong, Joseph. Rochester. To Martin Van Buren, Oct. 20 [Washington]. On currency and banks. A. L. S. 4 p. 40803°— 10 ^23 1838 Oct. 8 1838 Oct. 8 1838 Oct. 11 1838 Oct. 17 1838 Oct. 17 1838 Oct. 18 1838 Oct. 18 1838 Oct. 19 354 LIBEAEY OP CONGEESS 1838 Kendall, Amos. Hermitage, Tenn. To M[artin] Van Oct. 20 Buren, Washington. How he found Jackson; an account of his journey; political prospects as he sees them; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. 1838 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren, Oct. 22 [Washington]. Earle's death; his own health; resignation to the call; his wish to see the issue of the conflict; confidence in the people; situation of the Conservatives; Kendall with him; the Bank legislation; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. "Private." 1838 Claiborne, J[ohn] F[rancis] H[amtramck]. Jackson, Miss. Oct. 26 To M[artin] Van Buren, [Washington]. On some appointments in Mississippi. A. L. S. 2 p. 1838 Croswell, E[dwin]. New York. To A[braham] Van Oct. 27 Buren, [Washington]. Government deposits in New York; nothing should be said before elec- tion; confidence of his following; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1838 Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom]. New York. To [Mar- OcT. 30 tin Van Buren, Washington]. His prediction as to a certain officer fulfilled; a good meeting in the city; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. [1838? [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. To [Joel Roberts Poin- c. Nov. 1?] sett, Washington]. Directing an order to Gen. Gratiot to pay into the United States Treasury certain public moneys illegally retained by him. A. Df. 3 p. 1838 Hallett, B[enjamin] F[ranklin]. Boston. To Martin Van Nov. 2 Buren, Washington. The use made of one of Van Buren's utterance^; encouraging prospects of success; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1838 Throop, G[eorge] B. Auburn, [N. Y.] To [Martin Van Nov. 3 Buren, Washington]. As to supporting Marcy; attendance at the County Convention; political conditions of the town; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1838 Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom]. New York. To M[ar- ^°"^- ^ tin] Van Buren, [Washington]. On the manner of disposing of collection bonds; the duties of receivers-general; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. 1838 Tyack, Wilham. New York. To Martin Van Buren, ^°^- ^ Washington. A meeting of the Conservatives, but no resolutions; his poUtical past; too old to be active. A. L. S. 2 p. (On the blank pages PAPERS or MAKTIN VAN BUEEN 355 Tyack, William — Continued. of a printed circular and, resolutions of the New York Democratic Republican General commit- tee, September 29, 1835). 1838 K., B. P. [New York.] To Martin Van Buren, Washing- ^'ov. 4 ton. On frontier conditions. 1 p. "Private." (See: "Old Amicus" to Van Buren, [1837?] June 15). 1838 Hoyt,J[esse. New York?] To [Martin Van Buren, Wash- No v. 4 ington]. On the Custom-house complication; prospects of success in the elections ; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. "Private." 1838 Kendall, Amos. Hermitage. To M[artin] Van Buren, Nov. 6 [Washington]. Congratulations on the elections; a hope that some difficulties will be removed by them; the suTj-treasury bill; Jackson's health; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. ■ "Private." 1838 Ingersoll, C[harles] J[ared]. Philadelphia. To [Martin] Nov. 8 Van Buren, [Washington]. On manufactures and protection; the message should indicate great republican prosperity; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1838 Flagg, A[zariah] C[utting]. Albany. To M[artin] Van Nov. 9 Buren, Washington. New York gone against the party; causes of the defeat; the influence of the money power; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1838 Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom]. New York. To M[ar- Nov.9 tin] Van Buren, [Washington]. Explaining the results of the election. A. L. S. 1 p. 1838 Ingersoll, R[alph] I[saacs]. New Haven, Conn. To M[ar- Nov. 11 tin] Van Buren, [Washington]. Political feeling in Connecticut; examination of the elections; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1838 Walworth, R[euben] H[yde]. Saratoga Springs, [N. Y.] Nov. 12 To M[artin] Van Buren, Washington. On the mistakes and compensation of the election in the State. A. L. S. 2 p. "Private." 1838 [New York] Morning Herald. Editorials: [1] "Extraordi- Nov. 12 nary movements in New York — Secret Meeting of Canadian Refugees in Concert Hall — Intrigues of Russia in Europe and America"; [2] "Late and Important from Canada." Clipping. 2 col- umns. 356 LIBEAKY OF CONGRESS 1838 Hubbard, S. Norwich, Conn. To [Martin] Van Buren, Nov. 12 Washington. Sympathy in view of the New York elections. A. L. S. 1 p. 1838 Buchanan, James. Greensburg, Pa. To Martin Van Nov. 12 Buren, Washington. Recommending Peter Hill Engle for the Supreme Court of Wisconsin; denouncing Thomas McKnight; etc. A. L. S. IP- 1838 Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom]. New York. To M[ar- Nov. 12 tin] Van Buren, [Washington]. The Swartwout affair abroad; history of the fraud; the New York election; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1838 Anonymous. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Buren, Wash- Nov. 13 ington. The political situation. 3 p. [1838 Van Buren, M[artin]. [Washington]. To John J. Morgan, Nov. 14] [New York]. On the possibiKty and the advan- tages of inducing Gen. Dix to stay in Albany after he has fallen "a sacrifice to Whig ven- geance." A. L. S. 3 p. "Confidential." (Printed: Dix, Morgan, Memoirs of John A. Dix, . I: 163). 1838 Vanderpoel, James. Albany. To M[artin] Van Buren, Nov. 15 [Washington]. Not vanquished or disheartened ; the currency question and party treachery respon- sible; the conduct of the Post-office officials; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1838 Dix, John A[dams]. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Nov. 15 Washington. The Conservatives' vote unfavor- able; want of a decided stand at the outset; anxiety for Flagg's health; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. 1838 Parker, Eich[ar]d E[lliott]. Eichmond. To M[artin] Van Nov. 16 Buren, [Washington]. Comiments upon a paper submitted by Van Buren ; doubtful topics should be avoided; his own dealing with the New York election in the Enquirer; a letter to Blair; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1838 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To [Andrew Jackson, '^°^- ^^ Hermitage]. The New York election; reckless use of money; Delaware makes good the losses; the election in Massachusetts; the Canadian question; etc. A. L. S. 7 p. PAPEKS OF MAKTIN VAN BUKEN 357 1838 Mumford, J[ohn] I. New York. To J[esse] Hoyt, [New Nov. 16 York?] On reported frontier troubles. A. L. S. Ip. 1838 Ronaldson, James. [New York]. To James Magee, [New Nov. 18 York]. On the importance of the Louisville and Portland Canal. A. L. S. 3 p. 1838 Flagg, A[zariah] C[utting]. Albany. To M[artin] Van Nov. 19 Buren, Washington. Inability to visit "Washing- ton; the results of the elections canvassed; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1838 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren, Nov. 19 Washington. Frauds in elections; Whigs exult- ing over New York results; the new head of the Indian Bureau; the election of senators in New York and Pennsylvania; trust in the people; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1838 F., L. [New York]. To M[artin] Van Buren, Washing- Nov. 20 ton. On frontier troubles. 2 p. (See: Old Amicus to Van Buren, [1837 ?] June 15). 1838 Hamilton, J[ames]. Charleston. To [Martin] Van Buren, Nov. 21 [Washington]. The Republic of Texas and the presidential message; the question of annexa- tion; his son's voyage; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1838 Throop, G[eorge] B. Auburn, [N. Y.] To [Martin] Van Nov. 21 Buren, [Washington]. Probably no direct use of money in the election; the hardest questions small bills and State prison; a recommendation to office; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1838 Flagg, A[zariah] C[utting]. Albany. To M[artin] Van Nov. 23 Buren, Washington. Troubles on the frontier; attitude and conduct of the Canadians; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1838 Green, Duff. Westernport, [Md.] To [Martin Van Bu- Nov. 23 ren], Washington. The sub-treasury plan and patronage; the sub-treasury and deposit systems compared; another editor in place of Blair; the question of responsibility; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Confidential." 1838 Croswell, E[dwin]. Albany. To M[artin] Van Buren, Nov. 25 [Washington]. The question of an office; the Canadian disturbances; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 358 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1838 Hoyt, J[esse]. New York. To C[hurchill C[aldom] Cam- Nov. 26 breleng, [Washington ?] On methods of conduct- ing business in the Custom-house. Copy. lip. 1838 Hoyt, Jesse. New York. To WilHam M. Price, [New Nov. 28 York]. A protest against the manner of con- ducting a suit of the government. Copy. 1 p. (No. 8; with: Hoyt to VanBuren, 1838, Dec. 7.) [1838 [Crawford, Thomas Hartley. Washington]. On lands Nov. ?J ceded to Indian tribes. 2 p. {Cf: Van Buren, Annual Message, Dec. 3, 1838). [1838 [Woodbury, Levi]. On legislation favoring agricultural Nov. ?J and manufacturing interests, etc. A. Df. ; some corrections in Van Buren's hand. 2 p. {Cf: Van Buren, Annual Message, 1838, Dec. 3). [1838 [Woodbury, Levi. Washington]. Memoranda on fiscal Nov.?] concerns. A. Df. lip. (C/".- Van Buren, Annual Message, Dec. 3, 1838). 1838 [Vau Buren, Martin. Washington]. Annual Message to Dec. 3 Congress. A. Df. of Van Buren, Martin Van Buren, Jr., J. K. Paulding, and Amos Kendall. 250 p. 1838 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To [Andrew] Jack- Dec. 4 son, [Hermitage]. Sending the message; the election of Garland as clerk; an appointment J etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1838 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren, Dec. 4 Washington. Corrupt practices in the election; the virtue of the people; apostates and specula- tors; Senator Grundy; the prosecution of Ran- dolph; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. "Private." [1838 Leiper, W[iiliam] J. Harrisburg. To Martin Van Buren, Deo. 5] Washington. Two letters describing the opening of the Pennsylvania Legislature, the election of a United States senator, disturbed conditions, etc.: [1] Wednesday, 4 P. M. A. L. S. 3 p.; [2] Wednesday night. A. L. S. 1 p. 1838 Chandler, Daniel H. Batavia, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Deo. 5 Buren, Washington. As to a secret association on the Canadian frontier. A. L. S. 3 p. 1838 Coe, WiUiamS. New York. To J[esse] Hoyt, New York. Dec. 5 Recommending counsel to be associated with Price in seizure trials. A. L. S. 1 p. PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 359 1838 S[tevenson], A[ndrew]. London. To Lord Palmerston, Dec. 6 [London]. On news from Canada and the New York Enquirer. Copy. 2 p. (With: Steven- son to Van Buren, 1838, Dec. 12). 1838 Price, William ]\L New York. Power of attorney to Deo. 6 Daniel Kingsl and. Copy. 1 p. (No. 10; with: Hoyt to Van Buren, 1838, Dec. 7.) 1838 Price, WiUiam M. New York. To [Martin Van Buren, Dec. 6 Washington]. Doubts about the prosecution of Swartwo^t; resignation of the office of United, States district attorney. Copy. 1 p. 1838 Hoyt, J[esse]. New York. To W[illiam] M. Price, [New Dec. 6 York]. On matters to be settled before Price goes to Washington; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1838 Hoyt, J[esse]. New York. To [Martin Van Buren, Wash- Dec. 6 ington]. Price's departure for England; the mystery surrounding his departure; a prosecut- ing officer needed; etc. A. L. S. 8 p. "Pri- vate." 1838 Bljrthe, Calvin. Harrisburg. Warrant for the arrest of Dec. 7 Charles F. Muench. Copy. 2 p. (With : Forsyth to Van Buren, 1838, Dec. 27). 1838 Harvey, Jacob. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Dec. 7 Washington. A conversation with Price on the affairs of Swartwout; details of his going; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private." 1838 Edmonds, J[ohii] W. New York. To M[artin] Van Buren, Dec. 7 [Washington]. His own wish for the ofl&ce of district attorney; possible reasons for not ap- pointing him; Price's doings and his successor; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1838 Hoyt, J[esse]. New York. To Daniel Kingsland, New Dec. 7 York. Asking that a statement of the Treasury accounts of Price be prepared. Copy. 1 p. (No. 4; with: Hoyt to Van Buren, 1838, Dec. 7). 1838 Kiagsland, D[aniel], Jr. New York. To Jesse Hoyt, New Dec. 7 York. His duties in the office of William M. Price. Copy. 2 p. (No. 9; with: Hoyt to Van Buren, 1838, Dec. 7). [1838 New York Custom House. "List of Bonds [Sept. 30-Oct. 17, Dec. 7?] 1822]." Copy. Ip. (No. 7; with: Hoyt to Van Buren, 1838, Dec. 7). 360 LIBEAEY OF CONGKESS 1838 Hoyt, J[esse]. New York. To Philip Hamilton, New Dec. 7 York. Asking that he remain in office and pro- tect the government's interests. Copy. 3 p. (No. 5; with: Hoyt to Van Buren, 1838, Dec. 7). . Copy. 1 p. 1838 Hamilton, Phihp. New York. To Jesse Hoyt, New York. Dec. 7 Promising to take charge of Price's office. Copy. 1 p. (No. 6; with: Hoyt to Van Buren, 1838, Dec. 7). 1838 New York Custom House. Statement of bonds delivered Dec. 7 to the District Attorney for suit since Mar. 29, 1838. 1 p. (No. 3; with: Hoyt to Van Buren, 1838, Dec- 7). 1838 Hamilton, Phihp. New York. To [Martin Van Buren], Dec. 7 Washington. As to the custody of the books and papers in Price's office; Kingsland's claim; etc. L. S. 2 p. 1838 Hoyt, J[esse]. New York. To [Martin Van Buren,Wash- Dec. 7 ington]. His belief that Price went abroad to stop Swartwout's return; inability to see how he has spent the money; Price's accountings; cer- tain irregularities; etc. A. L. S. 15 p. "Pri- vate." (Inclosures, 11 p.) 1838 Palmerston, Lord. London. To Andrew Stevenson, Dec. 8 London. Gratification at his explanations. Copy by Stevenson. 2 p. (With: Stevenson to Van Buren, 1838, Dec. 12.) 1838 Stratton, W. W. Harrisburg. To H[enr]y D[ilwood] Gil- Dec. 8 pin, Washington. State senators for Philadel- phia; nominations for United States senator; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. [1838 leiper, W[ilha]m J. Harrisburg. To Martin Van Buren, l^Ec. 8] Washington. On contested seats in the State Senate ; the military ordered out. A. L. S. 2 p. 1838 Knower, B[enjamin]. Watervhet, [N. Y]. To M[artin] Dec. 11 Van Buren, Washington. Recommending Rob- ert H. Morris for district attorney. A. L. S. 3 p. 1838 Marcy, W[ilUam] L[earned]. Albany. To M[artin] Van D'^^-^^ Buren, [Washington]. Approval of the message; doubts in the party; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1838 Sedgwick, Theodore. New York. To M[artin] Van ^^^•^^ Buren, Washington. Recommending Samuel Jones for office; the case of the Commonwealth Bank; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. PAPERS OP MAETIN VAN BUEEN 361 1838 Butler, B[enjaimii] F[ranklin]. New York. To Martin Cec. 12 Yan Buren, [Washington]. Accepting the ap- pointment of [United States district attorney for the Southern district of New York]. A. L. S. 4 p. 1838 Stevenson, A[ndrew]. London. To [Martin] Van Buren, Dec. 12 [Washington]. The late revolt in Canada; the New York elections ; etc. A. L. S. 7 p. (In- closure, 2 p.) 1838 Buchanan, James. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Dec. 16 [Washington]. On Captain Ramsay's conduct in supplying powder and ball "to be used against the people of Pennsylvania." A. L. S. 1 p. 1838 Barstow, S. F. Wysox Township, Pa. To Martin Van Dec. 17 Buren, Washington. PoKtical. A. L. S. 2 p. 1838 Butler, B[enjamin] F[rankUn]. New York. To [Martin] Dec. 18 Van Buren, [Washington]. His own professional success; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1838 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren, Dec. 18 Washington. Approval of the message; a full union of the RepubHcans in the House ; Rives and Ritchie in Virginia; trouble at Harrisburg; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. "Private." 1838 Veazey, Edw[ar]d. Harrisburg. To Sam[ue]l D. Patter- Dec. 19 son, [Harrisburg]. Certificate in favor of Charles F. Muench. Copy. 1 p. (With: Forsyth to Van Buren, 1838, Dec. 27). 1838 Neale, Chr[istopher]. To M[artin] Van Buren, Washing- Dec. 23 ton. About a judgeship. A. L. S. 2 p. 1838 Turrill, J[oel]. Oswego, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Buren, Dec. 23 [Washington]. The causes of the defeat ; pros- pects of future success ; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1838 Patterson, Samuel D. Philadelphia. To John Forsyth, Dec. 24 Washington. Investigation of the troubles at Harrisburg. Copy. 4 p. (With: Forsyth to Van Buren, 1838, Dec. 27). 1838 Forsyth, John. Department of State, [Washington]. To Dec. 27 [Martin Van Buren, Washington]. Sending Mar- shal Samuel D. Patterson's letter and inclosures on Harrisburg disturbances. L. S. 1 p. 1838 Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom]. Washington. To Dec. 27 [Martin Van Buren], Washington. Sending copy 362 LIBEAEY OF CONGRESS Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom] — Continued. of bill (H. E. 898) to prevent frauds in handling the pubHc revenue. A. L. S. 1 p. (Bill in- closed) . [1838?] Anonymous. [Philadelphia?] To Martin Van Buren, [Washington]. Urging a poUtical alliance with Nicholas Biddle. 3 p. "Private." [1838 ?] Anonymous. To Martin Van Buren, [Washington]. Urg- ing a pohtical alHance with Nicholas Biddle. 6 p. (In the same hand as the letter just preceding). [1838 ?] Johnson, Cephas. On specie currency. A. D. S. 4 p. [1838?] "Circular to the Young Men's Democratic Committee of Organization in the several counties, towns, and school districts in the State. Plan of Organization." Broadside. [1838?] "The [Rochester] City [Republican] Convention— Col- lectorship of Genesee District." Newspaper cHpping. 1 colunm. [1838?] Internal Improvements. Three statistical and historical statements : [1] Canals and railroads constructed under State authority, c. 1800-1837. Df. 32 p. [2] Congressional action in regard to Hghthouses, rivers and harbors, and roads and canals, 1824-1837. Df. 15 p. [3] Proceedings of the Convention of 1787, presiden- tial policy, and Congressional legislation, 1789-1837, on internal improvements. Df. 82 p. [1838?] Anonymous. To [Martin Van Buren, Washington]. On fiscal reform and internal improvements. 4 p. [1838?] Keim, Geo[rge] M. [Washington]. To [Martin Van Bu- ren, Washington]. Acceptance of a dinner invi- tation. A. N. S. 1 p. 1839 Snyder, John. Philadelphia. To [Martin Van Buren], ■'^^■'^ Washington. Urging the removal of George Wolf from the collectorship. A. L. S. 1 p. 1839 Tornel, Jos6 Maria. Mexico. To Martin Van Buren, Jan. 5 [Washington]. Announcing his appointment; Mexico regards, the United States as a friend. A. L. S. ? 3 p. (Accompanied by Enghsh trans- lation. 3 p.) PAPERS OP MARTIN VAN BUREN 363 1839 Bennett, James G[ordon. Washington]. To Martin Van J-*^N. 7 Buren, [Wasliington]. Asking for all the depart- ment reports bearing upon the late financial his- tory of the United States. A. L. S. 1 p. (In- dorsed: "Eef'' to the SeC of the Treasury. If there are spare copies in the Depmt. which can be thus disposed of I see no objection to a com- phance with Mr. B's request. M. V. B.") HcKenzie, A. K. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Washington. Offering to prepare a statement of Canadian affairs. A. L. S. 2 p. Jack, W[illia]m. Pittsburg. To Martin Van Buren, Washington. On the rumor that Major Lynch is to bring out Commodore Stewart for the presi- dency. A. L. S. 1 p. Phillips, Tho[ma]s. Pittsburg. To M[artin Van Buren], [Washington]. On the Lynch-Stewart rumor. A. L. S. 1 p. Morrow and Smith. Pittsburg. To Martin Van Buren, Washington. On the Lynch-Stewart report. L. S. 1 p. Jackson, Andrew. Nashville. To [Martin Van Buren, Washington]. The situation of Kobert Arm- strong; his service in the Creek war; suggesting the removal of Gen. Gaines; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Strictly confidential." [Grnndy, FeUx ? Washington]. To [Martin Van Buren ? Washington]. Eeport on agencies established and arms, etc., furnished the African Colony ; the slave trade. 6 p. Van Antwerp, V. P. Burhngton, Iowa. To [Martin Van Buren], Washington. Sales of pubHc lands; the question of depositing the public funds; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. Van Bnren, M[artin]. Washington. To the King of France. Good understanding between the two countries; the French representatives in the United States; Pageot's indiscretion; reasons for making the communication through John Van Buren instead of Cass. A. Df. 8 p. -. A. Df. S. 8 p. 1839 Buchanan, [James]. Senate Chamber, [Washington]. To Jan. 16 [Martin Van Buren, Washington]. Sending a Jan. 1839 Jan. 1839 Jan. 1839 Jan. 1839 Jan. 1839 Jan. 12 1839 Jan. 13 1839 Jan. 13 364 LIBBAEY or GONGKESS Buchanan, [James] — Continued. communication from the editors of three Dem- ocratic papers of Pittsburg — WiUiam Jack, Thomas Phillips, and Morrow and Smith. A. N. Ip. 1839 Mcleware, John C. Nashville. To Martin Van Buren, Jan. 20 [Washington]. On Armstrong's services. A.L.S. 3 p. 1839 Anonymous. New Orleans. To Martin Van Buren, Jan. 21 Washington. PoUtical. 3 p. 1839 Anonymous. Albany. To pViartin Van Buren, Washing- Jan. 21 ton]. On the pohtical situation in New York; suggestions for betterment. 3 p. [1839 Frierson, John, and others. [Burlington, Iowa]. "Pro- Jan. 21?] test of the minority of the House of Represent- , atives, against the memorial [of Jan. 21, 1839], for the removal of Governor Lucas." Broadside. 1839 Stevenson, A[ndrew]. London. To Martin Van Buren, Jan. 25 [Washington]. The tobacco trade and the tariff; good disposition of the Ministry; Lord Durham; European affairs; the slavery question; etc. A. L. S. 9 p. "Private." 1839 Eaton, John H[enry]. Madrid. To [Martin Van Buren, Jan. 28 Washington]. On Forsyth's strange conduct as to accounts; precedents given. A. L. S. 4 p. [1839? [Van Buren, Martin. Washington?] Opinions on bank- Jan. ?] ing; Van Buren's record; the small bill law; the influence of New York legislation in the United States. A. Df., p. 1-15; A. Df. of Martin Van Buren, Jr., p. 15-17. 17 p. (An article for the Albany Argus; written in the third person) . 1839 Anonymous. Washington. On the President's lofty char- Feb. 1 acter and freedom from responsibiHty for recent defalcations. Extract, printed; in a clipping from the New York Evening Post, 1839, Feb. 6. 1839 Branch, John. Live Oak, [Fla.] To M[artin] V[an] Bu- Fj^b. 5 ren, Washington. On the political situation in Florida. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private." 1839 T[rist] N[icholas] P[hilip]. Havana. To Martin Van Bu- P^B- 5 ren, Washington. The death of the consul at Matanzas; the urgent need of consular reform; his own ill -health; great clamor against him; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. "Private." PAPEBS or MARTIN VAN BUREN 365 1839 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Prelate Dimick. Re- Feb. 5 plying to a campaign roorback; no diminished confidence in Van Bufen. L. S. 2 p. (With: Jackson to Blair, 1839, Feb. 7). [1839] Hunter, John. Albany. To Martin Van Buren, Washing- Feb. [5] ton. The passage of the [Act in relation to small bills] "suspending the law of 1835," in the New York Senate ; its chances in the Assembly ; the Assembly debate on Holly's anti-subtreasury bill; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. [1839] [New York] Evening Post. Chpping, containing editorials Feb. 6 on the mayoralty, the annual report of the Mer- cantile Library Association, etc., and an extract from a letter dated Washington, Feb. 1. 2 col- umns. 1839 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To F[rancis] P[reston] Feb. 7 Blair, Washington. Dimick' s letter; the Swart- wout committee packed; an editor obtained for the Union; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. (Inclosure, 2 p.) 1839 Hoes, John C. F. Ithaca, [N. Y.] To M[artin] Van Bu- Feb.11 ren, Washington. On charges against J. F. Schermerhorn in Cherokee Indian affairs. A. L. S. 7 p. 1839 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To Andrew Jackson, Feb. 17 Nashville. Plans for his Summer journey and doubts about visiting Tennessee; the independ- ent treasury bill and the defalcations; a survey of the political situation; plans of the Whigs; his own complacency; etc. A. L. S. 8 p. [1839] Anonymous. Washington. On the vote for United States Feb. 18 senator in the Legislature of Virginia. In a clip- ping from the [New Yoric] Evening Post, Feb. 20, [1839]. 1839 [New York] Evening Post. Clipping, containing part of an Feb. 20 editorial on the Senate's recent vote on Wright's independent treasury bill, and an extract from a letter dated Washington, Feb. 18. 2 columns. 1839 Fairfield, John. Augusta, [Me.] To [Martin Van Buren, Feb. 22 Washington]. Public opinion set against British insolence and British oppression; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. "Unofficial and confidential." 1839 Turrill, J[oel]. Oswego, [N. Y.] To Silas Wright, [Jr., Feb. 24 Washington]. On the agitation against Canada. A.L.S. 4 p. 366 LIBEAKY OF CONGRESS 1839-[1841?] United States, Northeastern Boundary. Summary of ofH- Feb. 27- cial correspondence and agreements on the North- J^N. 24 ga^g^ boundary. A. Df . of Henry Dilwood Gilpin. 12 p. (Contents: [1] Agreement between [John] Forsyth and [Henry Stephen] Fox, 1839, Feb. 27; [2] Agreement between Gen. [Winfield] Scott and Sir John Harvey, 1839, Mar. 21 ; [3] Fox to For- syth, 1839, Nov. 2; [4] Forsyth to Fox, 1839, Dec. 24; [5] Fox to Forsyth, 1840, Jan. 12; [6] Forsyth to Fox, 1840, Jan. 16; [7] Fox to For- syth, 1840, Jan. 24; [8] Forsyth to Fox, 1840, Jan. 28; [9] Forsyth to Fox, 1840, Dec. 24; [10] Fox to Forsyth, 1840 [i. e., 1841?], Jan. 12; [11] Forsyth to Fox, 1840 [i. e., 1841?], Jan. 16; [12] Fox to Forsyth, 1840 [i. e., 1841?], Jan. 24). 1839 Worthington, J. W. Dubuque, Iowa. To Martin Van Feb. 28 Buren, [Washington]. As to certain charges made against him. A. L. S. 2 p. 1839 Bacheler, Origen. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Feb. 28 Washington. A suggestion for settlement of the Northeastern boundary matter by arbitration. A. L. S. 1 p. [1839? [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. Draft of a note to be Feb. 7] presented by Lewis Cass to the French Govern- ment, tendering the President's good offices in adjusting the difficulties between France and Mexico. A. Df. 3 p. 1839 Harvey, Jacob. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Mab. 1 [Washington]. The boundary message; extract from a letter of T. Spring Eice. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private." 1839 Worthington, J. W. Du Buque, Iowa. To Martin Van Mae.1 Buren, Washington. Explaining a transaction involving himself. A. L. S. 3 p. 1839 A member of Congress. Washington. To . On Mar. 1 the political situation in Virginia. CHpping from the [Richmond Enquirer, Mar. 14 ? 1839]. [1839 B[enton], T[homas] H[art. Washington]. To [Martin cMar.2?] Van Buren, Washington]. On the Senate amend- ment making appropriation for the salary of Commodore Porter as minister resident at Con- stantinople. A. L. S. 2 p. "Private." PAPEKS OF MAKTIN VAN BUEEN 367 1839 Everett, Edward. Boston. To [Martin Van Buren, M'^^R- 4 Wasliington]. The boundary dispute should not be settled by a compromise; American points restated; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. "Unofficial and confidential." 1839 Tritts, Henry and others. Warrenton, N. C. To Martin Mar. 4 Van Buren, [Washington]. An invitation to visit Warrenton. D. S. 2 p. 1839 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren, ^iAH.4 [Washington]. The investigating committee; the defaulters should be punished; Rives's course not unexpected; Van Buren's Southern tour; the Bell candidacy and Burton; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1839 V[an] B[uren], M[artin. Washington]. Disapproving a Mar. 5 joint resolution received on Mar. 4 without cer- tification of the clerk of the House in which it originated. A. Df. S. 2 p. . A. Df . 2 p. 1839 New York State Society for the improvement of Education Mae. 5 in Common Schools. Constitution; including a "form of a constitution for a town auxiliary." Printed. 4 p. 1839 Eepublicans of Norfolk, Va. Resolution indorsing the Mae. 6 Administration. Copy. 1 p. (In: Whitehead to Van Buren, 1839, Mar. 9). [1839 Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Resolutions Mae. 6] indorsing the Administration's course on the boundary dispute. Copy. 3 p. (See Pennsyl- vania House Journal, 1838-9, p. 550-567 ; Senate Journal, p. 560, 601.) 1839 Palmer, John. Washington. To [Martin Van Buren, Mae. 8 Washington]. The condition of opinion in fron- tier counties ; fear of too great severity of punish- ment; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. [1839 Williams, Reuel, and others. [Washington?] Memorial C.Mae. 9] to Martin Van Buren, recommending that the special minister to England to negotiate the Northeastern boundary be taken from Maine or Massachusetts. D. S. 4 p, 1839 Whitehead, N. C. Norfolk [,Va.] To [Martin Van Buren, Mae. 9 Washington]. Communicating a resolution of Norfolk Republicans, [Mar.] 6, approving his policy. A. L. S. 4 p. "Confidential". 368 LIBBABY OF CONGRESS ' 1839 Derby, Elias Hasket. Boston. To Martin Van Buren, Mar. 11 Washington. Suggestions on the Northeastern boundary dispute. L. S. 5 p. 1839 Mason, Edward E. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Mar. 11 Washington. Offering to reveal a Whig con- spiracy for one hundred thousand dollars. A. L. S. 1 p. "Private and confidential." 1839 Davee, Thomas, and others. Augusta, [Me.] To [Martin Mar. 13 Van Buren, Washington]. Recommending Web- ster's appointment on the special English mis- sion. D. S. 2 p. 1838 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. To [N. C. Whitehead, Mar. 13 Norfolk, Va.] Acknowledging a resolution of Norfolk Republicans, [Mar. 6], transmitted [Mar. 9]. A. Df. 2 p. 1839 Lewis, W[iUiam] B[erkeley]. Washington. To Joseph A. Mar. 15 Larwill, Bucyxus, O. Asking for a statement as to what was done by himself in the Baltimore Convention of 1832; Lucas as presiding officer; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1839 Wright, Silas, Jr. Canton, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Buren, Mar. 16 Washington. On the opening of navigation on the St. Lawrence; morbid feeling against Canada on account of the prisoners; information from Judge Turrill; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. 1839 Bland, Theodorick. Annapolis. To Martin Van Buren, Mar. 16 Washington. Against the removal of John S. Skinner, postmaster at Baltimore. A. L. S. 1 p. 1839 Wright, Silas, Jr. Canton, [N. Y.] To [Martin Van Buren, Mar. 17 Washington]. On troubles at . Oswego in the Post-office and Patriot Society. A. L. S. 4 p. 1839 Ohio, General Assembly. Resolutions on the Maine Mar. 18 boundary. Printed. 1 p. (See: Shaimon to Van Buren, 1839, Apr. 15). '1839 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To Theodorick Bland, Mar. 18 Annapolis, Md. Reasons for the removal of Skinner from the Baltimore Post-office. A. Df . S. 2 p. "Private." 1839 Williams, Reuel. Augusta, [Me.] To Martin Van Buren, Mar. 18 Washington. On the boundary dispute ; Webster best fitted for a negotiation ; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 369 1839 Bradish, L[uther]. Albany. To Martin Van Buren, M^^- 19 Washington. Sending resolutions of the Senate of New York, Mar. 19, 1839. A. L. S. 1 p. (Resolutions inclosed) . 1839 Evans, Geo[rge]. Gardiner, Me. To Martin Van Buren, Mas- 20 Washington. Transmitting a paper signed by the members of the House of Representatives from Maine on the special mission to England; Webster recommended. A. L. S. 3 p. (See: Davee and others to Van Buren, March 13, 1839) . 1839 Ingersoll, C[harles] J[ared]. Philadelphia. To PMartin Mar. 21 Van Buren, Washington]. Sending an article; prophesying neither war nor a settlement with Great Britain; etc. A. L. 3 p. 1839 [Hill, Isaac]. On Webster for the English mission. Mak. 21 Copy. 2 p. 1839 Scott, [Winfield], and Sir John Harvey. [Augusta and Mak.21-[23] Fredericton]. Agreement. See: U. S. N. E. boundary, Sunmiaiy . . . 1839-1841, Feb. 27- Jan. 24. 1839 Bitchie, Thomas. Richmond. To [Martin Van Buren, Mae. 22 Washington]. Suggesting reports on depart- ment clerks; the manner of making apphcation for office; a hard battle to fight in Virginia; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1839 Everett, Edward. Boston. To M[artin] Van Buren, Mab. 22 Washington. Less sanguine of an amicable set- tlement of the boundary question; politics in- volved; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. "Private." 1839 Fairfield, John. Augusta, \M.e.] To M[artin] Van Buren, Mae. 22 Washington. Urging Webster's appointment to a special mission to England. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private." 1839 New York Assembly. Albany. Resolutions approving Mab. 23 the President's course and Congressional action in the boundary dispute. Copy. 1 p. (With: Lake to Van Buren, 1839, Mar. 26). 1839 Van Buren, [Martin. Washington]. To [Andrew] Jack- Mae. 23 son, Nashville, Tenn. The Southern tour aban- doned; why he must remain in Washington; the caseof Gen. Armstrong; new appointments; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 40803°— 10 ^24 370 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1839 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To Henry Tritts and Mar. 25 others, [Warrenton, N. C] Thanking them for their invitation [Mar. 14] to visit Warrenton in the course of a proposed tour in which the South was to be included. Copy. 2 p. 1839 lake, J.N. Albany, N. Y. To Martin Van Buren, Wash- Mar. 25 ington. Sending resolutions of the Assembly, Mar. 23, approving the President's course in the boundary dispute. L. S. 2 p. 1839 Bancroft, George. Boston. To [Martin] Van Buren, Mar. 26 [Washington]. Sending an article from the February Eclectic Review (London) presenting the English view of the Northeastern boundary; Ebeling's statement as to the Highlands; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. (Printed. Mass. Hist. Soc, Proceedings, v. 42, p. 385). 1839 Larwill, Joseph H. Bucyrus, O. To W[illia]m B[erkeley] Mar. 27 Lewis, [Washington]. James B. Gardiner's op- position; what Lewis accompUshed in 1832; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1839 Butler, B[enjamin] F[rankMn]. New York. To Martin Mar. 28 Van Buren, Washington. Messages from Astor, who recommends GaUatin for the special mission to England; his course approved; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1839 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. To New York As- Mar. 29 sembly, Albany. Acknowledging resolutions of approval [Mar. 23]. A. Df. of Martin Van Bu- ren, Jr. 3 p. 1839 Jarvis, Leo[nar]d. Boston. To Martin Van Buren, Mar. 29 [Washington]. Opposing the appointment of Webster. A. L. S. 2 p. [1839 Northeastern boundary. Points on a negotiation for a Mar. ?] settlement of the boundary dispute with Great Britain. 6 p. (With: Van Buren to Forsyth, [1839, Mar. ?]) [1839? V[an] B[uren], M[artin Washington?] To [John] Forsyth, Mar.?] [Washington]. Inclosing [the above?] A. L. S. Ip. [1839 Van Buren, Martin. On the appointment of [Daniel Mar.?] Webster] as special envoy to Great Britain to arbitrate the Northeastern boundary dispute. A. Df. 6 p. . A. Df. 12 p. PAPEKS OF MAKTIN VAN BUKEN 371 1839 Williamson, W[illia]m D. Bangor, Me. To John Fop- Apr. 1 syth, [Washington]. Suggestions as to a bound- ary Une. A. L. S. 4 p. 1839 Wright, Silas, Jr. Canton, [N. Y.] To [Martin Van Buren, Apr. 1 Washington]. On the Canadian difficulties and a reply to Turrill; answering Van Buren' s letter' of [Mar. 25]. A. L. S. 2 p. 1839 Daniel, P[eter] V[ivian]. Eichmond. To [Martin Van Apr. 2 Buren], Washington. On the case of Mr. Brent. A. L. S. 6 p. "Private." 1839 Kemble, Gouv[erneur]. New York. To J[oel] R[oberts] Apr. 3 Poinsett, Washington, Favorable differences at Albany; pohtical use of Canadian troubles; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. "Private." • , 1839 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren, Apr. 4 [Washington]. On threatening troubles with Great Britain; offering his services; poHtics in Tennessee; Burton to oppose Bell; an office for Armstrong or his son; Harris's contract; his own hope to visit Mississippi ; etc. A. L. S. 7 p. "Private." 1839 Anderson, H. J. Belfast, Me. To [Martin Van Buren], Apr. 6 Washington. On the appointment of Webster as special minister to England. A. L. S. 3 p. 1839 "A Citizen of the United States." Paris. To the Editor Apr. 9 of Galignani's Messenger, Paris. "The Enghsh and American boundary question" ; with edito- rial note and map. Printed; in Galignani's Mes- senger, 1839, Apr. 12. 7 columns. ■{ 1839 Wright, Silas, Jr. Canton, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Buren, Apr. 11 Washington. lUness of his wife; reported dis- charge of Canadian prisoners; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1839 Bntler, B[enjamin] F[rankUn]. New York. To Martin Apr. 12 Van Buren, Washington. Congratulations on the New York elections. A. L. S. 2 p. 1839 Poinsett, J[oel] R[oberts]. Washington. To [Martin Van Apr. 12 Buren, Washington]. On the organization, pres- ent strength, and disposition of the army; an- swering the President's inquiry of Mar. 29. D. S. 12 p. 1839 Bronson, J. H. Watertown, N. Y. To M[artin] Van Bu- Ape. 13 ren, [Washington]. [1] Sending a letter contain- ing his views; organizing for victory. A. L. S. 372 LIBEABY OF CONGEESS Bronson, J. H. — Continued. 2 p. [2] Inclosure in the above: Condition of public feeling on the Canadian frontier. A. L. S. 8 p. 1839 Randolph, Th[omas] J[efferson]. Edgehill, [Va.] To Mar- Apb. 14 tin Van Buren. Trist's faihng; Virginia poli- tics; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1839 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To Andrew Jackson, Apr. 14 Hermitage. The political triumph in New York city; hope for Virginia; reflections on Jackson's successful career; relations with England; per- sonal matters and messages; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. 1839 Shannon, Wilson. Executive Office, Columbus, O. To Apr. 15 r M[artin] Van Buren, [Washington]. Sending res- olutions PMar. 18] of the Ohio General Assembly on the Maine boundary. L. S. 1 p. (Printed resolutions on the same sheet. 1 p.) 1839 Brewster, D. P. Oswego, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Buren, Apr. 18 [Washington]. On the distracted condition of the Democratic party in Oswego. A. L. S. 6 p. 1839 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To F[rancis] P[reston] Apr. 20 Blair, Washington. Good prospects in Tennes- see; Rives's ill conduct; Van Buren should change some officers; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1839 Slidell, John. New Orleans. To Martin Van Buren, Apr. 20 Washington. Recommending Denis Prieur to be collector of customs in the Mississippi district. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private." 1839 lucas, Robert. Burhngton, Iowa Ty. To Martin Van Apr. 22 Buren, Washington. Introducing Sydney Rig- don, a Mormon, visiting Washington to solicit a Federal investigation of the expulsion of the Mormons from Missouri. A. L. S. 1 p. 1839 Bryant, W[ilUam] C[ullen]. New York. To M[artin] Van Ape. 27 Buren, [Washington]. As to sending Leggett to Central America as charg6 d'affaires; his salary. A. L. S. 2 p. 1839 Fairfield, John. Augusta, [Me.] To M[artin] Van Buren, Apr. 27 [Washington]. The Opposition's gain by the im- pression that the Administration is backing out; recommending a commission for running the line; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. "Unofficial and confiden- tial." PAPERS OP MABTIN VAN BUBEN 373 1839 Wortliington, J. W. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Bu- Apk. 2»- ren, Washington. Threatening suicide or death J™^ ^ because of losing office. A. L. S. 3 p. 1839 Flagg, A[zariah] C[utting]. Albany. To M[artin] Van Apr. 30 Buren, Washington. As to change in the elec- tion laws; some appointments; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. [1839 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. To [William Cullen] Apr.?] Bryant, [New York]. As to William Leggett's mission to Central America; answering Bryant's letter of [Apr. 27]. A. Df. 4 p. " Private." 1839 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren, Mat 2 Washington. The New York victory; success apparent in Tennessee; Rives's downfall; the boundary dispute with Great Britain; the Donel- son duel; the "matchless sanative"; Donelson's colts; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. 1839 Grundy, Felix. Washington. To A. O. P. Nicholson, Mat 9 Columbia, Tenn. Transmitting documents show- ing Van Buren's course in the war of [1812-15]. (In: "Mr. Van Buren on the War" . . . 1839? p. 5). 1839 Buchanan, James. Lancaster, [Pa.] To Martin Van Bu- May 11 ren, Washington. Some appointments ; Eitchie's good conduct; pohtics; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1839 Daily Advertiser and Patriot. Boston. Editorial: "The Mat 15 North Eastern Boundary." Chpping. (With: Everett to Roberts, 1839, May 20). 1839 Stevenson, A[ndrew]. London. To Martin Van Buren, Mat 16 Washington. On the boundary question. A. L. S. 15 p. [1839? Anonymous. To Martin Van Buren, Washington. Ask- Mat 16] ing for an interview in New York. 1 p. (Post- marked Albany) . 1839 Wood, Fernando. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Mat 17 Washington. Acknowledgment of the appoint- ment of E. Moore [in the New York Custom- house]. A. L. S. 1 p. 1839 Extra Globe. [Washington]. Editorial: "Mr. Van Buren Mat 18 and the War" [7 p.]; and other poHtical articles, original and exchanges. 16 p. 374 LIBEARY OF CONGRESS 1839 Butler, B[enjamin] F[raiiklin]. New York. To [Martin] May 20 Van Buren, Washington. Gouverneur and the pirates; the appointment of Bleecker; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1839 Wood, Fernando. New York. To Martin Van Buren, May 20 Washington. On the men who criticize Moore's appointment. A. L. S. 2 p. 1839 Everett, Edward. Boston. To J[oel] E[oberts] Poinsett, May 20 Washington. On the Northeastern boundary question. A. L. S. 8 p. "Private." 1839 Wright, Silas, Jr. Cai.con, [N. Y.] .To [Martin Van May 26 Buren], WasMngton. Mrs. Wright's health; charges against Hawley; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. [1839 Van Buren, M[artin. Washington]. To Andrew Jackson, May 29] NashviUe. Political success in Virginia; Tennes- see should follow suit; Grundy and the Cabinet; plans for a summer in New York; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1839 Parker, Rich[ar]d E[lliott]. Retreat, [Va.] To Martin June 4 Van Buren, Washington. The Whigs defeated in Virginia; how the Republican forces were or- ganized ; recommendations to office ; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. 1839 V[an] S[uren], M[artin]. Washington. To [John] Forsyth, June 6 [Washington]. Memorandum on Maine and the negotiations upon the Northeastern boundary. A. Df. 12 p. 1839 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. To [Levi Woodbury, June 12 Washington]. Asking information regarding the United States Treasurer's frequent appHcations for leave of absence. A. Df . 3 p. 1839 Barber, Isaac B. Halifax, Vt. To [Martin Van Buren, June 20 Washington]. On his relations with the General Land Office. A. L. S. 4 p. [1839 [Vail, Aaron. Washington]. To [John C. Spencer, Albany]. June 20] Answering Spencer's letter of [June 10] on Gov. Seward's suggestion relative to Federal in pref- erence to State action on the requisition of the Governor of Upper Canada upon the State of New York for the escaped criminal, Benjamin Leet. A. Df. of Van Buren. 14 p. (Indorsed with a list of inclosures; etc.) PAPEES OP MARTIN VAN BUKEN 375 1839 June 21 [1839 June 21] 1839 June 22 [1839 June 22?] 1839 June 25 1839 June 26 1839 June 26 1839 June 27 1839 June 27 1839 June 27 1839 June 28 Edmonds, J[ohii] W. New York. To [Martin Van Buren, Washington]. As to Van Buren's reception in New York. A. L. S. 3 p. Mackenzie, William Lyon. [Canandaigua, N. Y.] De- fence and sentence. Newspaper clipping. 2 columns. [American] Manufacturer. Pittsburgh, [Pa.] Editorial: "Appointment by the President. John P. An- derson to be attorney of the United States for the Western district of Pennsylvania ..." Clip- ping. 1 column. (With: Bigler to Kendall, 1839, June 26). ' ' Jefferson. ' ' ' ' Official Appointments — District Attorney, [John P. Anderson]." Chpping from the Amer- ican Manufacturer. 1 column. (With: Bigler to Kendall, 1839, June 26). Davenports & Co. London. Invoice of glassware for the President's house, ordered by John Van Buren. Ip. The Pittsburgh [Pa.] Mercury. Editorial: "U. S. District Attorney [John P. Anderson]." Clipping. 1 col- umn. (With: Bigler to Kendall, 1839, June 26). Bigler, John. Pittsburg, Pa. To Amos Kendall, Wash- ington: The unpopularity of Anderson's ap- pointment as district attorney of the Western district of Pennsylvania. A. L. S. 2 p. Edmonds, J[ohn] W. New York. To M[artin] Van Bu- ren, Washington. Two letters : [1] Introducing Richard J. Smith, of the coDomittee of arrangements for Van Buren's reception in New York. A. L. S. 1 p. [2] On Van Buren's reception in New York. A. L. S. 3 p. Van Buren, Martin. Easton, [Pa.] To the People of Eas- ton. Answering their letter of welcome; declin- ing a public diimer. A. Df. 7 p. Poinsett, J[oel] R[oberts]. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Suckasunny, N. J. On the instructions to boundary commissioners. A. L. S. 3 p. United States Circuit Court, Michigan District, Grand Jury. Presentment in reference to alleged violations of neutrality by citizens of Michigan in Canada. Clipping from the Detroit Daily Free Press, July 1, [1839]. 376 LIBEAEY OP CONGRESS 1839 Haile, WpUiaJm F. Plattsburg, [N. Y.] To Levi Wood- Jtjne 29 bury, Washington. Reporting British troops on territory claimed by the United States. Copy. 2 p. 1839 Seward, William H. Albany. To Thomas G. Talmage, June 30 [New York]. Declining participation in the pro- posed reception to Van Buren in New York City. L. S. 3 p. (In the hand of William Coventry H. WaddeU). [1839 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington?]. To [Levi Wood- JuNE?] bury, Washington]. On the dismissal of [John] Campbell from the office of United States treas- urer. A. N. 1 p. 1839 Irving, Washington. Greenborough, [New York]. To July 2 Martin Van Buren, New York. An invitation to visit Irving's cottage. A. L. S. 1 p. [1839 New York Democratic Citizens. Address to Martin Van July 2] Buren on the occasion of his visit to the city. A. Df. of John W. Edmonds. 4 p. 1839 [Van Buren, Martin. New York]. To New York Demo- JuLY 2 crats. Answer to their address at Castle Garden. A. Df. 13 p. 1839 Clive, Edward. Portsmouth, [England]. To [Martin JuiY 10 Van Buren, White Plains, N. Y. ?] Introducing W. H. Tancred. A. L. S. 2 p. 1839 IngersoU, C[harles] J[ared]. Forest Hill, [Pa.] To [Mar- JuLY 11 tin Van Buren, Tarrytown, N. Y.] Gratification at the popular reception of Van Buren; some suggestions arising from his Castle Garden ad- dress; condition of his son [Lieut. Harry Inger- soU] and Conunodore Ballard's men; Navy nais- management; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. 1839 Spencer, John C. Albany. To John Forsyth, [Washing- Jtjlt 11 ton]. Gov. Seward's unchanged views on the duty of the Federal Government in the matter of delivering to the Canadian government per- sons charged with crimes; answering Vail to Spencer, [1839, June 20]. Copy. 3 p. 1839 Forsyth, John. Washington. To M[artin] Van Buren, ^^^^ 11 [Tarrytown, N. Y.] Mr. Fox and the boundary commission; diplomatic matters; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. PAPEKS OF MAKTIN VAN BTJKEN 377 1839 Kent, Edward. Bangor, [Me.] To [John] Fairfield, [Saco, Jui-Y 12 Me.] On Van Buren's attitude on the boundary dispute. Copy. 3 p. (With: Fairfield to Van Buren, 1839, July 22). 1839 Panlding, J[ames] K[irke]. Washington. To Martin Van July 12 Buren, [Peekskill, N. Y.] Dr. Rice's desire for an appointment; Wilkinson's wish for arms for Liberia; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1839 Albany. Citizens' meeting. Resolutions in regard to Van July 18 Buren's reception. 2 p. (With: Van Rensse- laer and others to Van Buren, 1839, July 20). 1839 Van Bensselaer, Stephen. Albany. To M[artin] Van Bu- JuLY 20 ren, Kinderhook. Sending resolutions of the Committee of Seventy-six (Albany reception committee,) July 18. 1 p. (Resolutions in- closed) . [1839 [Van Buren, Martin. Ejinderhook]. Address to the citi- c. July 20] zens of Kinderhook. A. Df . 4 p. Fairfield, John. Saco, [Me.] To Martin Van Buren. [Kinderhook]. Sending a copy of Edward Kent's .letter, July 12, 1839. A. L. S. 1 p. "Private and confidential." Woodbury, Levi. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, [Plattsburg ? N. Y.] On Chickasaw funds. D. S. 2 p. Gordon, W. W. Savannah, [Ga.] To John Forsyth, Washington. On a mail contract. A. L. S. 2 p. (Indorsed by Aaron Vail) . Kendall, Amos. Washington. To M[artin] Van Buren, [Ogdensburg, N. Y.] New Orleans post-office receipts; employment of apprentices on public works; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private." Woodbury, Levi. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Albany. Efforts to bring about another suspen- sion of specie payments; measures for a crisis; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. Van Buren, M[artin]. Albany. To Andrew Jackson, Nashville. A good Democratic hat for Jackson; his reception on the journey; New York re- deemed; the postmaster at New Orleans a de- faulter; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1839 July 22 1839 July 24 1839 July 26 1839 July 26 1839 July 27 1839 July 30 378 LIBEAEY OF CONGRESS Van Buren, S[mith] T[hompson]. Albany. To M[artin] Van Buren, Jr., Washington. A day at Kinder- hook; a name for the farm; on the road to Sara- toga; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. Jones, S. W. 'Schenectady, [N. Y.] Address to Van Bu- ren in behalf of the citizens. A. D. S. 3 p. [Van Buren, Martin. Schenectady, N. Y.] Reply to the address from the citizens of Schenectady. A. Df. 6 p. [Schenectady?] Committee in attendance. Address to Martin Van Buren on his departure from the city. 2 p. [Van Buren, Martin. Schenectady]. Reply to the ad- dress of the Young Men's Association of Schenec- tady. A. Df. 4 p. Sutherland, Jacob. Geneva. To M[artin] Van Buren, [Saratoga]. Van Buren's visit to New York State and its poUtical effect; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. Cass, Lew[is]. Paris. To [Martin Van Buren, Saratoga]. General Henderson's conduct; Mexico and Texas; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. "Private." Lansing, Jacob C. Lansingburg, [N. Y.J To Martin Van Buren, Saratoga. Sending the reception address from Lansingburg to Van Buren and manuscript and printed copies of the General Association, 1775, May 22. A. L. S. 2 p. (Indorsement by the committee of arrangements appended ; inclo- sure) . 1839 Woodbury, Levi. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, ■^uG. 8 [Saratoga ?] Banks selling Treasury notes in payment of duties; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Confi- dential." 1839 McWhorter,Geo[rge]H. Oswego, [N. Y.] .ToLeviWood- ^^^- 8 ' bury, [Washington]. The case of the schooner Chiernsey. L. S. 2 p. 1839 Ellis, Powhatan. Mexico. To Martin Van Buren, [Sara- -*-^'^- ^ toga Springs]. Van Buren's views not yet pre- sented to Bustamante; his own conduct since reaching Mexico; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1839 Jackson, Andrew. Tyrys Springs, Tenn. To Martin Van ^^^- ^^ Buren, [Saratoga Springs]. Tennessee redeemed and FederaHsm in the State killed; reasons of Burton's defeat; removals from office necessary; pohtics and family news ; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1839 July 31 1839 July 31 [1839 JuiT 31] [1839 Aug. 1?] [1839 Aug. 1] 1839 Aug. 2 1839 Aug. 5 1839 Aug. 8 PAPERS OP MARTIN VAN BUREN 379 1839 Anonymous. Georgetown, Ky. To [Amos Kendall, Dun- ■A-UG. 12 stable ?] Life and morals of Vice-president John- son. 2 p. "Private." (Incomplete; writer's name withheld by Kendall. With: Kendall to Van Buren, 1839, Aug. 22). 1839 Forsyth, John. Niagara Falls. To M[artin] Van Buren, Aug. 15 [Saratoga Springs]. On the British insult to the St. Lawrence. A. L. S. 2 p. 1839 W . Saratoga Springs. To Martin Van Buren, Sara- •A-UG. 17 toga Springs. Sending a book and a copy of the Emancipator containing account of the late National Convention of Abolitionists at Albany. A. L. S. 2 p. 1839 Woodbury, Levi. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Aug. 18 [Saratoga Springs]. The House of Representa- tives in political complexion; the money market; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1839 Southwick, Edward. Geneva, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Aug. 18 Buren, [Saratoga]. As to Clay. A. L. S. 3 p. 1839 Balch, Alfred. Sans Souci, [Tenn.] To Martin Van Aug. 20 Buren, Buffalo, N. Y. The elections in Ten- nessee; the success of Polk against Bell; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. [1839 [Van Buren, Martin. Whitehall, N. Y.] Reply to citizens' Aug. 21] address. A. Df. 8 p. 1839 Kendall, Amos. Dunstable [Ky. ?] To Martin Van Bu- AuG. 22 ren, [Keesville, N. Y.] Inclosing a letter [Aug. 12] in regard to Vice-president Johnson's life and morals; troubles with the Eastern mail transpor- tation; Western elections; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1839 Ellis, Powhatan. Mexico. To Martin Van Buren, Wash- Sbpt. 1 ington. A conversation with Bustamante. A. L. S. 10 p. 1839 Birchard, M[atthew]. Washington. To Martin Van Sept. 3 Buren, [Buffalo, N. Y.] Arrearages of the Patent Ofl&ce; a new man needed for recorder; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1839 Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom]. Paris. To [Martin Sept. 3 Van Buren, [Buffalo, N. Y.]. On differences between the President's messages and depart- ment reports. A. L. S. 5 p. 1839 Woodbury, Levi. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Sept. 8 Albany. The Land Office; appointment to the Patent Office; the situation of the Treasury; his wish to resign; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. 380 LIBEAEY OF CONGRESS 1839 Bleecker, H[armfinus]. The Hague. To M[artin] Van Sept. 9 Buren, [Aubum, N. Y.] The condition of the Netherlands; his reception; title of charge d'af- faires. A. L. S. 3 p. 1839 Douglas, Tho[mas]. Macariz, [Fla.] To D. W. White- Sept. 13 hurst. Replying to political charges. Clipping from The News. (With: Douglas to Gilpin, 1839, Sept. 27). 1839 Cass, Lew[is]. Paris. To J[ohn] Forsyth, [Washington]. Sept. 17 Thanks for the appointment of Ledyard as secre- tary of legation. A. L. S. 1 p. "Private." 1839 Miller, And[re]w, and others. Philadelphia. To Martin Sept. 18 Van Buren, New York. As to Van Buren's visit to Philadelphia. L. S. 1 p. 1839 Forsyth, John. Washington. To [Martin Van Buren, Sept. 18 Albany]. Opinion of the Cabinet on the Span- ish claim. A. L. S. 2 p. 1839 Ellis, Powhatan. Mexico. To Martin Van Buren, [Al- Sept. 20 bany]. The treaty submitted to the Chambers; the press; the celebration of Mexican independ- ence; etc. A. L. S. 14 p. 1839 Van Buren, M[artin]. Albany. To Silas Wright, Jr., Sept. 21 [Canton, N.Y. ?] The independent treasury and the message; etc. A. L. S. 12 p. 1839 Woodbury, Levi. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Sept. 22 Kinderhook. The resignation of Justice Story; the case of the Amistad; the financial situation; the new Treasurer; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. "Confi- dential." 1839 Forsyth, John. Department of State, Washington. To Sept. 23 [Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook]. The case of the Amistad. A. L. S. 3 p. 1839 Douglas, Tho[mas]. St. Augustine, [Fla.] To H[enry] Sept. 27 D[ilwood] Gilpin, Washington. Sending a clip- ping containing his letter, 1839, Sept. 13, in reply to charges. A. L. S. 1 p. 1839 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Washington. To Martin Van Sept. 27 Buren, Kinderhook. As to a place for Martih [Van Buren, Jr.] as Recorder of the General Land Office; the action of Garland and "other dis- carded clerks"; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1839 Kane, J[ohn] K[intzing], and others. Philadelphia. To ^°'^- ^ Martin Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Invitation to visit Philadelphia. L. S. 2 p. PAPEBS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 381 1839 Mumford, John I. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Oct. 4 Kinderhook. The case of [Nicholas Philip] Trist. A. L. S. 2 p. 1889 Benton, Thomas H[art]. Lexington, Va. To Arthur L. Oct. 4 McKenzie, New York. On the charges against Col. Brant. A. L. S. 2 p. 1839 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren, Oct. 5 Washington. The case of the Cherokees; Eoss a great villain; senators to be instructed; the poUtical services of Armstrong ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1839 Paulding, J[ames] K[irke]. Washington. To Pkl^artin Oct. 5 Van Buren, Kinderhook?] Work in the Navy yards; political and financial prospects; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. "Private." 1839 Woodbury, Levi. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Oct. 6 New York. The case of Garland; prospects of the money market; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. "Confidential." 1839 Bustamante, Anastasio. Mexico. To Martin Van Buren, Oct. 8 [New York ?] Letter in commendation of Consul W. D. Jones. Translation. 1 p. 1839 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To E[dwin] CrosweU, Oct. 17 [Albany ?] Denial of the report that Van Buren sought to prevent Jackson from calling on Mrs. De Witt CHnton. Copy by Martin Van Buren, Jr. 3 p. (With: Jackson to Van Buren, 1839, Oct. 8.) 1839 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren, Oct. 18 Washington. A celebration at Nashville; Polk's fine inaugural speech; instructions to senators and representatives; inclosing a letter to Cros- weU. [1839, Oct. 17]. A. L. S. 3 p. "Pri- vate." 1839 Woodbury, Levi. Treasury Department, [Washington]. Oct. 21 To [Martin Van Buren, Washington]. Report on expenditures. A. Df. 6 p. 1839 Parker, Rich[ar]d E[lliott]. Retreat, [Va.] To Martin Oct. 21 Van Buren, [Washington]. Van Buren's jour- ney; reforms in the government; suspension in Philadelphia; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1839 Mackenzie, William Lyon. Rochester prison, [N. Y.] Oct. 23 To Martin Van Buren, [Washington]. Memorial. D. S. 12 p. 382 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1839 Niles, J[ohn] M[ilton]. Hartford, [Coim.] To [Martin Oct. 27 Van Buren, Washington]. The elections; Charles Douglas's wish to be consul at St. Salvadore, Brazil; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1839 Hulme, Tho[ma]s. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Buren, Oct. [Washington]. Thoughts on public affairs, A. L.S. 3 p. 1839 Fox, [Henry Stephen. Washington]. To [John] Forsyth, Nov. 2 [Washington]. See: U. S., N. E. boundary, Summary . . . 1839-1841, Feb. 27-Jan. 24. 1839 lee, James. New York. To Martin Van Buren, [Wash- Nov. 6 ington]. On the United States Government and issues of State currency. A. L. S. 3 p. "Pri- vate." 1839 . LouisviUe, [Ky.] To [Martin Van Buren, Wash- Nov. 6 ington]. On the situation of Supreme Court judges. 4 p. (Incomplete). 1839 Bigdon, Sidney. Springfield, 111. To Martin Van Buren Nov. 9 and the Heads of Departments, Washington. Introducing Joseph Smith, Jr., and Ehas Higbee, Mormons. A. L. S. I'p. 1839 Adams, J. Springfield, 111. To M[artin] Van Buren, Nov. 9 Washington. Introducing two Mormons, Jo- seph Smith, Jr., and [Ehas] Higbee. A. L. S. 1 p. 1839 Polk, James K[nox]. NashviUe. To M[artin] Van Buren, Nov. 11 Washington. The election in Tennessee; in- structions to the senators; Grundy for the suc- cession; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. 1839 McCarty, E[ichard]. New York. To M[artin] Van Bu- Nov. 12 ren, Washington. Indorsing Seaman for an ap- pointment; the New York elections ; etc. A. L.S, 4 p. "Confidential." 1839 Hoyt, J[esse]. New York. To [Martin Van Buren, Wash- Nov. 14 ington]. Collection statements. A. L. S. 8 p. 1839 Van Antwerp, V. P. St. Louis, Mo. To Martin Van Bu- Nov. 19 ren, Washington. The failure of Watson's news- paper; suggests Thomas Watson for the post- office; the secretaryship of Iowa; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. "Confidential." 1839 Dix, John A[dams]. Albany. To [Martin] Van Buren, Nov. 19 [Washington]. The New York election; Wright may be instructed; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. PAPERS OF MAETIN VAN BUREN 383 1839 Fairfield, John. Saco, [Me.] To M[artiii] Van Buren, Nov. 22 [Washington]. His own confidence in the Ad- ministration; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1839 Butler, B[enjamin] F[rankHn]. New York. To Martin Nov. 23 Van Buren, Washington. The Stuyvesant note; the office of United States marshal ; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. 1839 Trist, N[icolas] P[hiUp. Havana]. To [Martin Van Bu- Nov. 23 ren, Washington]. Two letters: [1] Material gathered for replying to charges; per- sonal threats; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. [2] As to charges against him; a letter to the State Department; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1839 Ludlow, H. G. New Haven. To Martin Van Buren, Nov. 28 [Washington]. On the case of the imprisoned blacks. A. L. S. 4 p. 1839 Poinsett, J[oel] R[oberts]. War Department, [Washing- Nov. 29 ton]. To [Martin Van Buren, Washington]. On the conduct of the Governor of Florida. L. S. 3 p. [1839 MTiiiiford,J[ohn]I. [NewYork] ToMartinVanBuren,Jr., Nov. ?] Washington. On the recent election; pernicious activity of the banks ; Cambreleng's defeat ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private." [1839? Wright, Lyman. Petition to Martin Van Buren for re- Nov. ?] dress of grievance in view of reUgious persecution of the petitioner and other Mormons. A. D. S. 4 p. [1839 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. Third annual mes- Dbc. 2] sage. Drafts and rough notes. 52 p. 1839 Forsyth, John. Department of State, [Washington]. To Dec. 2 [Martin Van Buren, Washington]. Estimates and appropriations of the Department of State. D. S. 6 p. [1839 [Woodbury, Levi. Washington]. Statement in regard to Dec. 2] defaults; [embodied in Van Buren's third annual message, Dec. 2, 1839]. Df. 2 p. 1839 Davezac, Auguste. New Orleans. To [Martin Van Buren, Dec. 6 Washington]. On poUtical conditions in Louisi- ana. A. L. S. 5 p. "Private and most confi- dential." 384 LIBBAEY OF CONGRESS 1839 [Forsyth, John]. Department of State, [Washington]. Dec. 11 To [Levi Woodbury, Washington]. Returning the report on fiscal matters. 1 p. 1839 South Carolina House of Representatives, Committee on Dec. 13 Federal Relations. Report, submitting resolu- tions on the controversy arising from the refusal of the Maine authorities to honor Georgia's demand for the extradition of Philbrook and Killeran, slave-abductors; adopted by the Sen- ate Dec. 20. Printed. 3 p. (With: Noble to Van Buren, 1840, Jan. 25). 1839 Spencer, A[nibrose]. Lyons, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Dec. 14 Buren, [Washington]. As to his son. Commander William A. Spencer. A. L. S. 3 p. 1839 Eandolph, Th[omas] J[efferson]. Edgehill, [Va.] To[Mar- Dbc. 16 tin Van Buren, Washington]. Trist should be peremptorily ordered to Washington. A. L. S. 2 p. 1839 Marcy, W[imam] L[earned]. Albany. To M[artin] Van Dec. 22 Buren, Washington. Explaining a letter sent to Mr. Wright. A. L. S. Ip. 1839 Marcy, W[iUiam] L[earned], and E[dwin] Croswell. Al- Dec.22 bany. To M[artin] Van Buren, Washington. The anti-Clay movement in New York and its possible effect upon [Nathaniel P.] Tallmadge's chances for re-election to the Senate. L. S. 1 p. 1839 Paulding, J[ames] K[irke]. Washington. To Smith ^^0.23 T[hompson] Van Buren, New York. Young Simpson ; ' ' the Saturd ay meetings of the Elect ' ' ; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1839 Jackson, Andrew. Nashville. To Martin Van Buren, 'D^'^.23 Washington. On his way to New Orleans; his desire to estabKsh a republican system, even at the cost of Ufe; majority rule; Work's applica- tion for office; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1839 Forsyth, [John. Washington]. To [Henry Stephen] Fox, Dec. 24 [Washington]. See: U. S., N. E. boundary, Summary, 1839-1841, Feb. 27^an. 24. 1839 Woodbury, Levi. Treasury Department, [Washington]. Deo. 24 To Jesse Hoyt, New York. No differences be- tween himself and the Department. Copy. 1 p. 1839 Dec. 28 1839 Dec. 28 1839 Dec. 28 1839 Dec. 28 1839 Dec. 31 PAPEES OP MARTIN VAN BTJKEN . 385 Muhlenberg, Hen[ry]A[ugustus]. Vienna. To Martin Van Buren, Washington. Reasons for pressing for his recall. A. L. S. 3 p. Niles, John M[ilton]. Hartford, [Conn.] To Martin Van Buren, Washington. Opinion of the message. A. L. S. 4 p. G., T. New York. To James K[irke] Paulding, Wash- ington. On the naval apprenticeship system. A. L. S. 6 p. Keim, George M[ay. Washington]. To William Gilmore and Robert Christy, Philadelphia. On pardon for WiUiam Lyon Mackenzie. Copy. 2 p. Marcy, Wplliam] L[earned]. Albany. To M[artin] Van Buren, [Washington]. New Year's greetings and commendation of the annual message; L. Jones for an office; the independent treasury; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. Dallas, G[eorge] M[ifflin]. Philadelphia. To [Martin Van Buren, Washington]. Opinion of the annual message. A. L. S. 2 p. Garland, H[udson] M. General Land Office, [Washington] . To Levi Woodbury, [Washington]. As to his own removal or resignation from office. L. S. 4 p. IngersoU, C[harles] J[ared]. Philadelphia. To [Martin Van Buren, Washington]. On the good effects of the message. A. L. S. 4 p. Hnnter, John. Albany. To Martin Van Buren, Wash- ington. New York politics. A. L. S. 3 p. [1839?] [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. Decision as to the official conduct of Maj. [Thomas W.] Lendrum in unduly favoring Mr. Raney and employing J. W. Brown as a ship broker. A. Df. 2 p. [1839 ?] Levy, D. Florida. To [Martin Van Buren, Washington]. "Brief remarks concerning the Democratic cause in Florida, with a suggestion, respectfully sub- mitted to the consideration of the President." A. D. S. 7 p. [1839?] "Mr. Van Buren on the War of 1812'15, and other impor- tant subjects." Pamphlet, 24 p. [1839?] "Ximenes," "Mr. Calhoun— Mr. Van Buren— Texas." Broadside. 40803°— 10 ^25 Dec. 31 1839 Dec. 31 1839 Dec. 31 1839 Deo. 31 386 LIBRAE Y OF CONGRESS [1839?] Hendry, Samuel. Jefferson, O. To Martin Van Buren, Washington. Questions on public poKcy. Copy. 2 p. (With: Goodman to Van Buren, 1861, Nov. 18). [1839?] [Van Buren, Martin. Washington?]. To B[enjamin] F[ranklin] Butler, [New York?] On Gen. Ham- mond's suggestion for a reply to a newspaper article on the President's relation to Commodore Ridgely's misunderstanding with the Brooklyn people. A. Df. 3 p. [1839 ?] [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. Notes for a letter on the bankrupt law. A. Df. 12 p. 1839 Northeastern Boundary. Draft of convention and counter- project. Df. 31 p. [183-?] Anonymous. To M[artin] Van Buren, [Washington]. Urging the forsaking of his "Southern alliance" and allegiance to his Northern friends. 1 p. (In the same hand as the letters of "Old Amicus," [1837 ?] June 15, etc.) [183-?] Van Buren, Martin. Transmitting [WiUiam L?] Stone's notes on Van Buren's speech in the New York Senate, [1817, Apr. 15?] in favor of the Erie Canal bill passed on that date. A. Df. 3 p. 1840 Dix, John A[dams]. Albany. To [Martin Van Buren, J-'^N. 2 New York]. Praise for the message ; confidence of success in New York; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1840 Barbour, P[hihp] P[endleton]. Frescati, [Va.] To [Mar- J-*^N. 6 tin Van Buren], Washington. Approval of the message ; his own opinion retained as to keeping and disbursing the pubHc money; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1840 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. Washington. To H[enry] D[il- ■f^N-'^ wood] Gilpin, [Washington]. Offering the attor- ney-generalship of the United States. A. Df. S. 2 p. 1840 Grason, W[illia]m. Annapohs. To Martin Van Buren, ^^^- ^ Washington. Sending his message; comments on Van Buren's message; canal stock; James L. Murray; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. 1840 Gilpin, H[enry] D[ilwood]. Washington. To [Martin ^^^- ^ "Van Buren, Washington]. Accepting the prof- fered appointment as attorney-general. A. L. S. 2 p. PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUKEN 387 1840 Fairfield, [John]. Augusta, [Me.] ToM[artin]VanBuren, Jan. 8 Washington. Forsyth's letter a disappointing one ; the pohcy to be pursued as to the boundary. A. L. S. 3 p. "Unofficial and confidential." 1840 Spinner, John Peter. Herkimer, N. Y. To Martin Van Jan. 9 Buren, Washington. Letter in Latin asking for an appointment. A. L. S. 3 p. 1840 Van Bnren, Martin. Washington. Order to the United Jan. 9 States Marshal for the District of Connecticut to deliver the Amistad negroes to the United States schooner (rmmpits. Copy. 1 p. (With: Deni- son to Van Buren, 1841, Nov. 16). 1840 Frey, Sam[ue]l C. Canton, Ohio. To Martin Van Buren, Jan. 10 Washington. On the case of William L. Mac- kenzie. A. L. S. 1 p. 1840 Mackenzie, W[illia]m L[yon]. Eochester, [N. Y.] To Jan. 10 Martin Van Buren, Washington. As to his im- prisonment. A. L. S. 6 p. 1840 Fox, [Henry Stephen. Washington]. To [John] Forsyth, Jan. 12 [Washington]. See: U. S., N. E. boundary, Summary . . . 1839-1841, Feb. 27-Jan. 24. 1840 Yule, Lewis M. Oswego, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Buren, Jan. 13 Washington. Warm approval of the message. A. L. S. 2 p. 1840 Irving, Washington. Tarrytown. To Martin Van Bu- Jan. 13 ren, [Washington]. Asking an appointment for his brother Ebenezer Irving. A. L. S. 3 p. "Confidential." 1840 Forsyth, [John Washington]. To [Henry Stephen] Fox, Jan. 16 [Washington]. See: U. S., N. E. boundary, Summary, 1839-1841, Feb. 27-Jan. 24. [1840] Poinsett, J[oel] R[oberts. Washington]. To [Martin Van Jan. 16 Buren, Washington]. On the failure of the United States to guard the [Northern] frontier; returning resolutions. A. L. S. 2 p. 1840 Wright, Silas, Jr. Washington. To Martin Van Buren. Jan. 21 Too late to move amendments to the [sub- treasury?] bill; the section on land payments; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1840 Carroll, W[illia]m. Nashville. To Martin Van Buren, Jan. 23 Washington. Harrison's position in Tennessee; a Democratic meeting at Nashville ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private." 388 LIBKAEY OP CONGEESS [1840] Fox, [Henry Stephen. Washington]. To [John] Forsyth, Jan. 24 [Washington]. See: U. S., N. E. boundary, Summary, 1839-1841, Feb. 27-Jan. 24. 1840 Noble, Patrick. Abbeville, S. C. To Martin Van Buren, Jan. 25 [Washington]. Sending report and resolutions of the South Carolina Legislature [1839, Dec. 13] on the Maine and Georgia extradition contro- versy. D. S. (printed form filled out). 1 p. 1840 Seward, William H[enry]. Albany. To WiUiam Lyon Jan. 27 Mackenzie, Monroe County Jail, [Rochester, N. Y.] The power to pardon is in the hands of the President. Copy. 2 p. 1840 Seward, Wilham H[enry]. Albany. To Darius Perrin, Jan. 27 [Rochester]. As to power to pardon MacKenzie, and control over his case; suggestions as to his treatnaent as a poHtical prisoner. Copy. 2 p. 1840 Forsyth, [John. Washington]. To [Hemy Stephen] Fox, Jan. 28 [Washington]. See: U. S., N. E. boundary, Summary, 1839-1841, Feb. 27-Jan. 24. 1840 McCants, J. Tallahassee, Fla. To M[artin] Van Buren, Jan. 30 [Washington]. His public service; condition of the Territory of Florida. A. L. S. 3 p. "Pri- vate." [1840? [Gouge, WilHam M. Washington]. . . , "Remarks on Jan. ?] Senate's Bill, No. 3 [more effectually to secure public money in the hands of officers and agents of the Government, and to punish pubhc de- faulters; introduced Dec. 24, 1839]." A. D. 3 p. [1840 [Gouge, William M. Washington]. "Remarks on Sen- Jan. ?] ate's Bill No. 127 [to provide for the collection, safe-keeping, transfer, and disbursement of the pubhc revenue; introduced Jan. 6, 1840]." A. D. 2 p. 1840 Jarvis, [Leonard ? Boston ?] To [Reuel Williams, Wash- Feb. 1 ington]. On the action of the boundary commis- sioners Mudge and Featherstonhaugh. Copy (extract). 2 p. (With: Williams to Van Buren, 1840, Feb.) 1840 Democratic Republican meeting. Delaware County, [Pa.] ^^^- ^ Proceedings and resolutions. Clipping from the [Philadelphia]Pennsylvanian. 1 column. (With: Reynolds to Van Buren, 1840, Jan.6 [i.e., Feb. 6]). PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUEEN 389 1840 Van Bnren, M[artin]. Washington. To Andrew Jackson, Feb- 2 Hermitage. Congratulations on his return and success ; election of Blair and Rives as printers to Congress; reconciliation with Calhoun; Clay out for Harrison; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1840 Garland, Hugh A. Washington. To [Martin Van Buren, Feb. 4 Washington]. Justification of his connection with the Democratic Review and pubKc printing. A. L. S. 4 p. 1840 Reynolds, Levi, Jr. Chester, [Pa.] To Martin Van Bu- Jan- 6 ren, Washington. Governor Porter's message ; [i. e. Feb. 6] Washington friends should keep off from Penn- sylvania politics; etc.; inclosing a newspaper report of the Delaware County Convention, Feb. 1. A. L. S. 3 p. 1840 Thompson, J. Harrisburg. To M[artin] Van Buren, Feb. 7 Washington. The course of Pennsylvania poli- tics towards defeat. A. L. S. 1 p. 1840 O'Sullivan, J[ohn] L. New York. To [Martin Van Bu- Feb. 8 ren, Washington]. On Blair and the public printing. A. L. S. 3 p. 1840 Smith, T[homas] L. Treasury Department, Register's Feb. 8 Ofiice, [Washington]. Statement of sums drawn from the United States Treasury, 1806-1839, for construction and repairs of the Cumberland Road. D. S. 1 p. 1840 Van Dyck, H[enry] H[erbert], and others. Albany. Cir- Feb. 8 cular on Democratic State organization. Printed. ' 2 p. 1840 Cleveland, J. H. Adrian, [Mich.] To Isaac E. Crary, Feb. 9 Washington. Plea for WilHam L[yon] Mac- kenzie. A. L. S. 3 p. 1840 Mackenzie, W[illia]m L[yon]. Rochester, N. Y. To Mar- Feb. 10 tin Van Buren, [Washington]. Protests against his imprisonment; can be pardoned. L. S. 3 p. 1840 Dunbar, W[illia]m. Canton, Ohio. To B. Latham, [Co- Feb.10 lumbus, O. ?] On the poHtical effect of Van Buren's refusal to pardon W. L. Mackenzie. A. L. S. 2 p. (With: Dem. State Cent. Com. of Ohio to Van Buren, 1840, Feb. 13.) 1840 Whitcomb, Ja[me]s. General Land Office, [Washington]. Feb. 10 Statement of the 2% fund accruing to Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Missouri to Sept. 30, 1839. D. S. 1 p. 390 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1840 Democratic State Central Committee of Ohio (Carter B. Feb. 13 Harlan, B. Latham, and others). To Martin Van Buren, Washington. Asking the immediate release of WilKam L.Mackenzie; inclosing Dun- bar to Latham, 1840, Feb. 10. D. S. 1 p. 1840 IngersoU, R[alph] I[saacs]. New Haven, Conn. To M[ar- Feb. 15 * tin] Van Buren, Washington. As to Van Buren's alleged letter on the Amistad negroes. A. L. S. 2 p. "Private." 1840 Hasbrouck, Stephen. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Feb. 16 [Washington]. On the approaching charter elec- tion and the political situation. A. L. S. 4 p. 1840 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren, Feb. 17 [Washington]. Hisreturnfrom the South; Con- gress should pass the sub-treasury bill with the specie clause; Johnson as a candidate for vice- president ; his own preference for Polk. A. L. S. 3 p. 1840 Crary, Isaac E. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Feb. 18 [Washington]. Sending a letter of J. H. Cleve- land [Feb. 9], on W. L. Mackenzie. A. L. S. Ip. 1840 Haworth, W[illia]m. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Bu- Feb. 19 ren, [Washington]. Astrological. A. L. S. 2 p. [1840 Philadelphia. "Immense tariff meeting in Independence Feb. 22] Square." Broadside. 1840 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. To [Gorham A.] Feb. 22 Worth, [New York?] Thanks for a letter con- taining [original] verses; personal message. A. N. S. 1 p. (Verses appended in Worth's hand) . 1840 Bleecker, H[armanus]. The Hague. To Martin Van Bu- Feb. 24 ren, [Washington]. On constitutional reform; ignorance in Europe of the United States; Sedg- wick's death; etc. A. L. S. 8 p. 1840 Bates, B[arnabas], and others. New York. To Martin F^B- 26 Van Buren, [Washington]. Sending resolutions of Democratic Republican Citizens of the City and County of New York. D. S. 1 p. [1840 Williams, R[euel. Washington]. To [Martin Van Bu- ^^*- ^ ren, Washington]. Sending extracts of a letter from Jarvis [Feb. 1] on the boundary commis- sion. A. L. S. 1 p. PAPERS OF MAP.TIN VAN BUEEN 391 [1840? [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. Message vetoing a Feb. ?] bill originating in the Senate for the extension of the Cumberland Road [prepared in anticipation of thepassageofS. 215, introduced Feb. 10, 1840]. A.Df. 19 p. {See: Congressional Glohe, S). 1840 Democratic State Convention of Pennsylvania. [Harris- Mar. 4-5 burg ?] Proceedings. Pamphlet. 16 p. (In- complete.) 1840 Sullivan, George. New York. To [Levi Woodbury, Mar. 4 Washington]. Some theorizing on political par- ties. Copy. 8 p. 1840 Reid, Robert Raymond, and others. Tallahassee, Fla. Mar. 5 To M[artin] Van Buren, [Washington]. Against the territorial delegate chosen in May, 1839. D. S. 2 p. [1840] New York, Mass meeting. Proceedings. Clipping. 2 Mar. 6 columns. (Letter of transmittal, A. L. S. of F. ByrdsaU, Recording Secretary, appended). 184a Flagg, A[zariah] C[utting]. Albany. To M[artin] Van Mar. 7 Buren, Washington. On a plot to secure the Catholic vote; the town meetings favorable; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1840 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. Washington. To B[aniabas] Mah. 9 Bates and others, [New York]. Acknowledging proceedings of the New York Democrats. A. Df. of Martin Van Buren, Jr. 2 p. 1840 Cooper, J[ames] Fenimore. Cooperstown, [N. Y.] To Mar. 15 M[artin] Van Buren, Washington. On alleged British intrigues on the frontiers; her unwilling- ness to part with her Colonies; etc. A. L. S. Ip. 1840 Petrikin, D[avid]. Washington. To M[artin] Van Bu- Mae. 16 ren, [Washington]. The delegation's inabiUty to decide upon a man for the collectorship; some names considered. A. L. S. 3 p. [1840 Democratic Republican district meeting. Rockingham, Mae. 17] N. C. Resolutions and interrogatories on aboU- tion, to be addressed to Martin Van Buren and W[illia]m H[enry] Harrison. Copy. 2 p. (In: Leak to Van Buren, 1840, Mar. 21.) 1840 Maine Legislature. [Augusta, Me.] Resolves on the Mae. 18 Northeastern boundary. Printed. 1 p. 392 LIBEAEY OF CONGEBSS 1840 Clinton, G[eorge] W. Buffalo. To SUas Wright, Jr., Mak. 20 Washington. On a treaty with the Senecas. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private." 1840 leak, W. F. Eockingham, N. C. To Martin Van Bu- Mae. 21 ren, Washington. Communicating resolutions and interrogatories on abolition addressed to Van Buren and W[ilHa]m H[enry] Harrison by the Democratic Republicans of the district at their meeting of [Mar.] 17. A. L. S. 2 p. 1840 Wheeler, Alpheus. Pittsfield, 111. To Martin Van Buren, Mak. 23 Washington. Why Van Buren should not show hostihty to the Mormon claims. A. L. S. 1 p. 1840 Dix, John A[dams]. Albany. To [Martin Van Buren, Mae. 27 Washington]. The success of the Rough Hewer; its good influence on poHtical opinion in the State; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1840 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To ' W[iUia]m F. Mae. 27 Leak, [Rockingham, N. C] Reference to past letters for his poHtical opinions; answering Leak's letter of Mar. 21. A. Df. S. 1 p. 1840 Wright, Silas, Jr. Washington. To [Martin Van Buren, Mar. 27 Washington]. On the Seneca Indian treaty. A. L. S. 1 p. "Private." 1840 [Paulding, James Kirke? Washington]. "Statement of Mae. 27 the working hours at the different navy yards [of the United States], taken from the corre- spondence of the Navy Commissioners." 6 p. 1840 Eush, Richard. Sydenham, [Pa.] To [Martin] Van Bu- Mab. 27 ren, [Washington]. Sending an inclosure on the game of twenty questions for Smith [Van Buren] ; gossip on French and EngUsh affairs ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1840 Fairfield, John. Augusta, [Me.] To M[artin] Van Buren, ^^E. 30 Washington. Transmitting resolutions of the Legislature, 1840, Mar. 18, on the Northeastern boundary. L. S. (printed form filled out). 1 p. (Appended to the resolutions). [1840 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. " Thoughts on the ap- ^■*^»-] preaching election in New York." A. Df. 75 p. 1840 Tyler, Levi and others. Louisville, [Ky.] To [Martin ■'^^^- 2 Van Buren], Washington. On abolitionism. L. S. 5 p. PAPEES OF MAETIN.VAN BUEEN 393 1840 Balch, Alfred. Tallahassee, [Fla.] To [Martin Van Bu- Aps-3 ren], Washington. His appointment opposed; the financial condition of the Territory; bank influence; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1840 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren, Apb-3 Washington. Why the Baltimore Convention should nominate a vice-president; reasons for favoring Polk. A. L. S. 6 p. "Private." 1840 Parker, Eich[ar]d E[lliott]. Richmond. To Martin Van ■A-PB. 6 Buren, Washington. Prospects of the Spring election in Virginia; tactics of the Whigs; etc. A. L. S. 1840 Niles, John M[ilton]. Hartford. To pVIartin Van Buren, Ape. 8 Washington]. The party defeat in Connecticut; panic among manufacturers; etc. A. L. S. 1840 Havemeyer, Wplliam] F. New York. To [Martin Van Apr. 9 Buren], Washington. Political prospects in New York; the sub-treasury measure; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private." 1840 Slidell, Thomas. New Orleans. To Martin Van Buren, Apb. 10 [Washington]. A difference with Kennedy, su- perintendent of the mint, who should not resign. A. L. S. 2 p. 1840 "Seatorion." Foxborough, [Mass.] To Martin Van Buren, Ape. 10 Washington]. Suggestions for a special English mission. 6 p. 1840 Slidell, Thomas. New Orleans. To Martin Van Buren, Apb. 11 Washington. Kennedy not to send in his resig- nation. A. L. S. 1 p. 1840 Van Buren, J[ohn]. New York. To [Martin Van Buren, Apb. 11 Washington]. The spirit of the Convention; Wright's name considered; a libel suit against King; etc. ; sending some of his articles. A. L. S. 4 p. 1840 Noah, M[ordecai] M[anasseh]. New York. To J[esse] Ape. 14 Hoyt, Washington Place, [New York]. As to Van 'Buren's commitment on King. A. L. S. 1 p. 1840 Hoyt, J[esse]. New York. To [Martin Van Buren, Ape. 14 Washington]. Van Buren's letter recommend- ing Eufus King wanted by the Whigs; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private." 394 LIBEAEY OF CONGRESS 1840 Rush, Eichard. Sydenham, [Pa.] To [Martin] Van Bu- Ape. 14 ' ren, [Washington]. Lord John Russell's speech on the boundary question; a good result of a war; Philadelphia poHtics; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1840 Jackson, Andrew. Nashville. To [Martin] Van Buren, Ape. 15 [Washington]. Report of operations in Arkansas by a professed agent of the Bank of the United States; the necessity for disproving it; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. "Private." 1840 Eaton, John H[enry]. Madrid. To M[artin] Van Buren, Apr. 18 Washington. The approach of peace; the polit- ical situation; his recall and*return; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. "Private." 1840 Cross, Moulton. Albion, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Buren, Ape. 20 Washington. On the New York poHtical situa- tion. A. L. S. 2 p. [1840? [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. Reply to the speech Apr. 20?] of [R. G. Dunlap ?] on presenting his letter of recall as minister of Texas to the United States. A. Df. 3 p. 1840 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. To [the Louisville Apr. 21 Committee, Louisville, Ky.] Explaining his let- ter to Sherrod Williams. A. Df. 12 p. . A. Df. of Martin Van Buren, Jr. 4 p. (Incomplete.) . A. Df. of Martin Van Buren, Jr. 12 p. Printed. 2 p. (Licluding an extract from the letter to Sherrod Williams, [1832, Oct. 4]. 3 copies). 1840 Tappan, Lewis. New York. To Benjamin Tappan, Apr. 24 Washington. The case of the Africans at New Haven. A. L. S. 1 p. (Appended are indorse- ments of Van Buren and Benjamin Tappan, and [Forsyth's?] notes on the case in the hand of Aaron Vail). 1840 Marcy, W[iUiam] L[earned]. Albany. To M[artin] Van ^^■2Q Buren, Washington. Will accept the position offered if the tender is made ; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1840 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren, ^^^- 29 Washington. Reasons for writing on the subject of the vice-presidency; Col. Johnson's weakness as a candidate; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. PAPERS OF MAETIN VAN BUEEN 395 [1840 Poinsett, J[oel] R[oberts. Washington]. To [Martin Van Apr.?] Buren, Washington]. On payments in specie. A. L. S. 4 p. [1840 Woodbury, [Levi. Washington]. To [Martin Van Buren, Ape.?] Washington]. On Poinsett's proposed instruc- tions as to paying specie ; no offer from the Bank. A. N. 1 p. 1840 Gazzam, Edward D., and others, Pittsburg, [Pa.] To Mat 2 Martin Van Buren, Washington. Questions on finance and slavery. L. S. 2 p. 1840 Steele, Eob[er]t J. Eockingham, is[. C. To M[artin] Van Mat 4 Buren, Washington. On the slavery question. A. L. S. 2 p. 1840 Bigler, John. Pittsburg, Pa. To Martin Van Buren, Mat 5 Washington. . Sending the letter of Gazzam and others, [May 2]. A. L. S. 1 p. "Private." 1840 Marcy, W[iUiam] L[earned]. Buffalo. To M[artin] Van' Mat 7 Buren, [Washington]. As to the commissioner- ship; political prospects; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1840 Marcy, W[illiam] L[earned]. Buffalo. To M[artin] Van Mat 9 Buren, [Washington]. Inclosing a letter of A. H. Tracy; political news of Albany; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. "Private." 1840 leak, W. F. Rockingham, N. C. To Martin Van Buren, Mat 9 Washington. About a letter of R. J. Steele, asking Van Buren's opinion on restrictions upon newly admitted states. A. L. S. 2 p. 1840 Houtt, Elisha. Bloomfield, 111. To Martin Van Buren, Mat 11 Washington. On a campaign life of Van Buren prepared by the Federalists. A. L. S. 2 p. 1840 Douglas, Tho[mas]. District Attorney's Office, St. Augus- Mat12 tine, Fla. To Henry D. Gilpin, [Washington]. Defence against charges. A. D. S. 8 p. 1840 Hunter, William. Rio de Janeiro. To Martin Van Buren, Mat 15 Washington. His plans for a work on religious liberty; his wish to be transferred to some Eu- ropean post; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. 1840 Extra Globe, v. 6, nos. 1 and 2. (1) Proceedings of the Mat 16- Baltimore Convention, etc., [p. 1-16]; (2) [Cam- JuNE 16 paign] Life of Martin Van Buren, June 13, 1840, etc., [p. 17-32]. 32 p. 396 LIBEAEY OP CONGEESS 1840 Kendall, Amos. Jackson Hill. To M[artiii] Van Buren, Mat 16 [Washington]. Asking that he be relieved of the Department and Judge Niles installed. A. L. S. 1 p. "Private." 1840 Petrikin, D[avid]. House of Representatives, [Washing- Mat16 ton]. To M[artin] Van Buren, [Washington]. On the usurpation of authority by the Secretary of the Treasury. A. L. S. 2 p. 1840 V[an] B[uren], J[ohn]. New York. To Martin Van Buren, May 17 Washington. The iLr-gr^s and abolitionism; jury trial for slaves ; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1840 Petrikin, D[avid]. House of Representatives, [Washing- Mat20 ton]. To [Martin Van Buren, Washington]. Papers received from the Secretary of the Treas- ury evasive and contrary to truth; asking for redress. A. L. S. 4 p. 1840 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren, Mat 21 Washington. Policy of the Opposition ; the ques- tion of Johnson and the vice-presidency; Poin- sett's letter of withdrawal; the sub-treasury biU; Benton's speech; Kendall's resignation; a place for Donelson; etc. A. L. S. 7 p. "Private." 1840 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. Washington. To [Edward D. Mat 22 Gazzam, and others, Pittsburg]. Answering their inquiry of [May] 2 by referring to his let- ter to the Louisville committee. A. Df . 1 p. 1840 Anonymous. New Orleans. To M[artin] Van Buren, Mat 26 Washington. Expressing satisfaction at the cer- tainty of Van Buren's defeat at the polls. 3 p. 1840 Garland, R[ice], of Louisiana, and others. Washington. Mat 26 "Plan of the standing army of 200,000 men, sub- mitted to Congress by the Secretary of War, and recommended by the President of the United States." Pamphlet. 16 p. 1840 Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom]. Derwentwater, [Eng.] Mat 28 To A[braham] Van Buren, Washington. The Virginia legislative elections and that for the presidency; his own weariness of traveling; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1840 " Interesting correspondence [between Joel Roberts Poin- Mat 29- sett and Thomas Ritchie on Poinsett' s late report •^™^^ on the militia:" [1] Ritchie to Poinsett, May 29; [2] Poinsett to Ritchie, June 5. Pamphlet. 8 p. (Reprint from the Richmond Enquirer, 1840, June 12). PAPEES OF MAETIN VAN BUEEN 397 1840 [Van Buren, Martin]. To [John MUton] Niles, [Hartford, ^^"^ Conn.] Offering the place of postmaster-gen- eral. A. Df. 3 p. "Strictly confidential." 1840 Ritchie, Thomas. Brandon, [Va.] To Martin Van Bu- J^NE 1 ren, Washington. Prospects bright in Virginia; Poinsett's course; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. [1840] Hunter, John. Hunter's Island, [New York]. To Martin Junb2 Van Buren, [Washington]. The record of the State Legislature; the pohtical situation; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1840 Turner, David. Beaufort, S. C. To Martin Van Buren, June 3 Washington. Returning confidential instruc- tions, Nov. 6, 1832, given by Jackson; his own removal; thoughts upon Rhett; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. (Appended instructions, 13 p.) 1840 Delavan, Edward C. Ballston Center, [N. Y.] To Mar- JtTNE 4 tin Van Buren, [Washington]. The temperance cause; asking for his signature to appended temperance testimony. A. L. S. 3 p. 1840 Poinsett, Joel Roberts. Washington. To Thomas June 5 Ritchie, Richmond. See: "Interesting corre- spondence . . .," 1840, May 29-June 5. 1840 Yoakum, H[enderson]. Murfreesboro, Term. To Martin June 8 Van Buren, [Washington]. Questions on public pohcy. A. L. S. 2 p. 1840 Gary, John B., and others. Elizabeth Gty Co., Va. To June 12 Martin Van Buren, Washington. Asking for his pohtical views. Printed; in the Crisis, Aug. 12, 1840. 1840 Mann, Alexander. New York. To Martin Van Buren, June 13 [Washington]. Questions on pubhc poUcy. A. L. S. 2 p. 1840 Eobinson, J[ohli] M., and S[ilas] W[right, Jr. Washing- JiTNE 15 ton]. To [Martin Van Buren, Washington]. On Illinois questions [the Danville letter] and Hol- land's Life of Van Buren. A. L. S. 1 p. 1840 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To A. W. Mebane, Jt7ne16 G. C. Moore, and Jas. M. S. Rogers, [Raleigh, N. C. ?] Answering their inquiry of [June] 1, in regard to his position on slavery in the District of Columbia and the Territories. Newspaper cUpping. 398 LIBRARY OP CONGRESS 1840 McRoberts, [Samuel]. Washington. To D\lartin] Van June 16 Buren, [Washington]. Information about the signers of the Danville letter asking questions on poHcy. A. L. S. 1 p. 1840 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To . Declining June 17 an invitation to attend a celebration at Mill- edgeviUe, Ga. A. Df. 3 p. 1840 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To Andrew Jackson, June 17 NashviUe. Armstrong's satisfaction; Johnson's popularity; Polk's good impression; Poinsett's pettish letter; favorable prospects of success; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1840 Crawford, Alexander P. Irwinton, Ala. To Martin Van June 17 Buren, Washington. Transmitting resolutions of a public meeting, propounding questions of public poHcy. A. L. S. 1 p. (Appended reso- lutions, 1 p. Indorsed with a Hst of letters and answers) . 1840 Dickinson, David W. [Murfreesboro, Tenn.] To WiUiam [June 18] Henry Harrison. Questions on public poUcy. Copy by Henry D. Gilpin. 2 p. 1840 Yoakum, H[enderson]. Murfreesboro, [Tenn.] To David June 18 W. Dickinson, [Murfreesboro]. On questions to be sent to the candidates for the Presidency. Copy by Martin Van Buren, Jr. 2 p. 1840 Peters, Tho[ma]s M., and others. Moulton, Ala. To June 20 Martin Van Buren, [Washington]. Questions on public policy. L. S. 4 p. 1840 Elliott, Jesse Duncan. Philadelphia. "Defence of Com- JuNE 20 modore Jesse Duncan Elliott, of the United States Navy, read by the Hon. Geo[rge] Mffin Dallas before the Naval Court Martial at Phila- delphia, June 20, 1840. With letters and docu- ments explanatory of portions of the defence.'" Pamphlet. 28 p. 1840 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. To [Wilham Pithian June 22 and others, Danville, 111.] Acknowledging their letter of inquiry; asking to see the copy of Hol- land's lAfe referred to, in order to determine its authenticity. A. Df. 2 p. 1840 GeneralAnti-Slavery Convention, London, June 12-23. To ••^^NE 23 Martin Van Buren, Washington. Two commu- nications on the internal slave-trade in the United PAPEES OF MARTIN VAN BUEEN 399 General Anti-Slavery Convention — Continued. States : [1] Copy, 2 p. ; [2] L. S. of Thomas Clark- son, President, 3 p. (An accompanying envelope is addressed to Forsyth; inside is a request by Van Buren for advice as to the answer) . Wandell, Samuel S., and others. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Washington. Invitation to a cele- bration on July 4. L. S. 2 p. Wright, Silas, Jr. Washington. To [Martin Van Buren, Washington]. On the vacant judgship in New Jersey. A. L. S. 2 p. Potts, Jos[eph] C. Trenton, N. J. To M[artin] Van Bu- ren, Washington. Politics in New Jersey; the judgeship; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. Metcalfe, J. E., and others. Gainesville, Ala. To M[ar- tin] Van Buren, Washington. Questions on public policy. L. S. 3 p. Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren, [Washington]. The eyes of Tennessee opening; Polk's good conduct; how to pass the independ- ent treasury biU; a campaign slander put down; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. To [Henderson Yoakum, Murfreesboro, Tenn.] Reply to ques- tions of [June 18]. A. Df. 6 p. Stevenson, A[ndrew]. London. To [Martin] Van Buren, [Washington]. The question of an umpire in the controversy between Great Britain and the United States. A. L. S. 3 p. V[an] B[nren], J[ohn]. Albany. To [Martin Van Buren, Washington]. ElMs's suggestion a good one; the effect of Wright's nomination for governor; etc.; inclosing a letter from Ellis. A. L. S. 8 p. [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. To [Samuel S. Wan- deU and others, New York]. Declining their invitation to the Fourth of July celebration in New York. A. Df. 3 p. (With: Wandell and others to Van Buren, 1840, June 25). Sharp, Patrick. Philadelphia. To the Right Rev. Dr. England, [John, Bishop of Charleston, S. C] On the test oath. Van Buren, and the Catholics ; re- questing an explanation of a paragraph in the Gatholic Herald, Jan. 9, 1834, reprinted from the JJ. 8. Catholic Miscellany. A. L. S. 1 p. 1840 June 25 1840 June 26 1840 June 26 1840 June 27 1840 June 27 1840 June 29 1840 June 30 1840 June 30 [1840 June] 1840 JulyI 400 LIBRARY OP CONGRESS 1840 Bennett, H. P. Madison, [Wis.] To Martin Van Buren, July 1 Washington. Regret at Van Buren's opposition to the abolition movement. A. L. S. 3 p. 1840 lewis, Morgan. Staatsburg, [N. Y.] To PMartin Van JxjiT 2 Buren, Washington]. On circumstances relating to a money transaction in the war of 1812, by which he may lose. A. L. S. 4 p. 1840 Throop, G[eorge] B. Auburn, [N. Y.] To M[artin] Van July 2 Buren, [Washington]. Financial troubjes of Bostwick, the postmaster; poHtics in the district ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1840 Hoyt, J[esse. New York]. To [Silas Wright, Jr., Wash- JuLY 3 ington]. The appointment of Allen to the Custom-house. A. L. S. 2 p. "Private." 1840 Hamilton, J[ames]. London. To Martin Van Buren, July 3 Washington. Commending Stevenson's conduct of the Maine question. A. L. S. 1 p. [1840 [Bacourt, Louis Adolphe Amie Fourier de. Washington]. July 3 Address to Martin Van Buren on presenting his credentials as minister of France to the United States. A.[?] D. 2 p. (Accompanied by an EngMsh translation, 1 p., in the hand of Aaron Vail and by Van Buren's answer) . [1840 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. Answer to the ad- JuLY 3] dress of [Adolphe de Bacourt] on presenting his credentials as French minister. A. Df. 2 p. (With: Bacourt, Address, same date). 1840 Allen, Stephen. New York. To Silas Wright, Jr., [Wash- JuLY 4 ington]. Reasons for declining the office of re- ceiver-general in the Custom-house. A.L.S. 4 p. 1840 Blythe, Calvin. Philadelphia. To M[artin] Van Buren, J^L"s^ 4 [Washington]. An account of the celebration of independence in Philadelphia. A. L. S. 3 p. 1840 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. To the Lexington ^^^ 4 (Ky.) Committee. Declining an invitation to a public meeting at White Sulphur Springs, Ky., [July] 11. Copy by Martin Van Buren, Jr. 17 p. [1840] Butler, B[enjamin] F[ranklin]. New York. To [Martin] ■^^^^ * Van Buren, [Washington]. Assurance that abo- htionism will not be discussed in the "juvenile celebration." A. L. S. 3 p. PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 401 [1840] Hunter, John. Hunter's Island, [N. Y.] To Martin Van J^i-Y 4 Buren, Washington. The political situation; the dangerous power of John C. Spencer through the [school] law of 1839; etc.; inclosing docu- ments to be returned for the Rough Hewer. A. L. S. 3 p. 1840 Spierin, Tho[ma]s S. Abbeville, S. C. To Joel K[oberts] Jtjly 6 Poinsett, Washington. The Abbeville Fourth of July celebration; McDuffie's speech summarized; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1840 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To Jonathan Warner, Joty7 Jefferson, O. Communicating correspondence with [Samuel Hendry, etc. ?] on public questions. Copy. 1 p. (In: Goodman to Van Buren, 1861, Nov. 18). 1840 Potts, Stacy G[ardner]. Trenton, [N. J.] To M[artin] Jui,t7 Van Buren, Washington. On the question of district judge. A. L. S. 3 p. "Confidential." 1840 McClure, Geo[rge]. McClure's Grove, 111. To Martin Van JxjlyIO Buren, Washington. Sending a petition about the disposal of pubUc lands; Harrison's record and campaign; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1840 John, Bishop of Charleston. Charleston, S. C. To Patrick JuiiT 11 Sharp, Philadelphia. On his own article in the Z7. S. Catholic Miscellany, Dec. 14, 1833, re- printed in the Catholic Herald, Jan., 1834, on Van Buren' s alleged opposition to Francis Cooper's admission to the New York Legislature; an explanation to appear in the Miscellany next week. A. L. S. 2 p. 1840 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren, July 13 Washington. Congratulations on the passage of the independent treasury bill. A. L. S. 1 p. 1840 Jones, Seaborn. Columbus, Ga. To Martin Van Buren, July 13 [Washington]. On certain matters in Van Bu- ren's past political career requiring explanation. A. L. S. 3 p. 1840 Selden, W[illia]m. Treasurer's Office, [Washington]. To July 15 Martin Van Buren, [Washington]. On the work- ing of the independent treasury system. A. L. S. 2 p. 40803°— 10- — 26 402 LIBKAKY OF CONGEESS 1840 lewis, Dixon H[all]. Washington. To Martin Van Bu- JuLT 15 ren, [Washington]. Questions on public policy. A. L. S. 4 p. 1840 Wheaton, Henry. Berlin. To Martin Van Buren, [Wash- Jult15 ington]. The Northeast boundary question; the King of Prussia as arbiter; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. "Private and most confidential." 1840 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To A[ndrew] Jack- JuLY 16 son, [Hermitage]. The good reception given to Col. Johnson; the Senate and the District bank bill; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1840 Throop, E[nos] T[hompson]. Naples. To [Martin] Van July 16 Buren, [Washington]. Sending a defence of him- self from charges made in the House; comments on the election; Neapolitan affairs; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1840 Gouge, W[ilUa]m M. Washington. To Martin Van Bu- JuLYl? ren, [Washington]. His own position and abili- ties; his desire for promotion; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. "Private." 1840 Gouge, WiUiam M. Washington. To Levi Woodbury, July 17 [Washington]. On special examiners in the sub- treasury system. A. copy. 1840 Whitten, A. E. Carnesville, Ga. To Martin Van Buren, July 20 Washington. Certain questions on Van Buren's Enghsh mission. A. L. S. 3 p. 1840 Hunter, E,[obert] M. T. [Washington]. To [Martin Van July 23 Buren, Washington]. Sending a letter from one of his constituents. A. L. S. 1 p. 1840 Hurt, G. C. Danville, [Va.] To Martin Van Buren, July 25 Washington. As to a standing army of 200,000. A. L. S. 1 p. 1840 Dickerson, M[ahlon]. Suckasunny, N. J. To Martin Van July 28 Buren, [Washington]. Accepting the appoint- ment of district judge for the district of New Jersey. A. L. S. 3 p. 1840 IngersoU, C[harles] J[ared]. Foresthill, [Pa.] To Martin July 28 Van Buren, Washington. Pubhc opinion in France; commercial relations between France and Great Britain; a probable revolution on the removal of Napoleon's remains; etc.; inclosing a letter from Joseph Bonaparte, asking for advice. A. L. S. 4 p. PAPERS OP MARTIN VAN BUREN 403 1840 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren, July 31 Washington. Two letters: [1] His own predictions of defeat for the opposition; his pleasure at Johnson's popularity; friendly messages; etc.; sending a statement on Calhoun. A. L. S. 2 p. ; [2] Statement freeing Van Buren of any responsibility in the controversy between Jackson and Calhoun. L. S. 2 p. [1840 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To John B. Cary JuI'TSI] and others, EUzabeth City Co., Va. Reply to questions on his political views. Df. 49 p. (P. 1-4 in the hand of John B. Nicolson; p. 14-45, of Joel Roberts Poinsett). . Printed; in the [Richmond] Crisis, Aug. 12, 1840. 4 p. (10 columns). . Newspaper clipping (fragment) . [1840 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. To [Seaborn Jones, July ?] Columbus, Ga.] Reply in the third person to questions of [July 13]. A. Df. 2 p. [1840 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. Comment on the Aug. 4] extracts of his speech delivered at Albany, July, 1827, on the woolen bill, given in the [Bichmond] Yeomanof April 1,1840. A.Df. 12 p. (Printed as an editorial under the title " The sheep speech": Bichmond Enquirer, 1840, Aug. 4; and reprinted: The Crisis, 1840, Aug. 12). 1840 Hamilton, J[ames]. The Hague. To Martin Van Buren, Aug. 4 Washington. Impressionsof Holland; the situa- tion of France; etc. A. L. S. 7 p. 1840 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. To [Robert J. Steele, Aug. 6 Rockingham, N. C] On slavery; answering Steele to Van Buren, [1840], May 4. A.Df. 13 p. (Another draft, 7 p., is dated Aug. 7). 1840 Eush, Richard. Sydenham, [Pa.] To Martin Van Buren, Aug. 6 Washington. On an appointment to the Mint; the question of bond; his own peculiar position; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1840 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. To [Robert M. T. Aug. 7 Hunter, Washington]. As to assertions made by Griswold regarding Van Buren's course in New York politics ; answering Hunter's letter of [July] 23. A. Df. 3 p. 404 LIBKAKY OF CONGKESS 1840 Van Buren, Martin. Washington. To [Kobert J. Steele, Aug. 7 Rockingham, N. C] On slavery. A. Df. 7 p. (See Van Buren to Steele, Aug. 6) . 1840 James, T. D. Newark, N. J. To Martin Van Buren, Aug. 9 Washington. On Weed and Seward's plan to secure the Catholic vote. A. L. S. 3 p. 1840 The Crisis. Richmond. v.I,no.24. Containing the Cary- AuQ. 12 Van Buren correspondence, 1840, June 12-July 31, an editorial: "The sheep speech" [Van Buren's "Woolens speech," Albany, July 10, 1827]; etc. 8 p. (See: Van Buren, Comments . . . 1840, Aug. 4). Garland, R[ice], and J[ohn] C. Clark. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Washington. Asking about certain statements attributed to Van Buren. L. S. 2 p. [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. To R[ice] Garland and John C. Clark, [Washington]. On the pro- posed standing army of 200,000; answering their letter of [Aug.] 13. A. Df. 3 p. Haywood, Will[iam] H[enry], Jr. Raleigh. To [Martin Van Buren, Washington]. The State's vote against Van Buren. A. L. S. 2 p. Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom]. Havre, [France]. To M[artin] Van Buren, [Washington]. Cass for Van Buren; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. Medary, S[amuel]. Columbus, [O.] To M[artin] Van Bu- ren, [Washington]. On Van Buren's letter to the young men of Ohio; the Ohio poHtical situation; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. To Robert J. Steele, Rockingham, N. C. On slavery. A. Df. 4 p. Wright, Silas, Jr. Canton, [N. Y.] To [Martin Van Bu- , ren, Washington]. On his own political speeches in the campaign. A. 'L. S. 3 p. [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. To Bedford Brown, [Raleigh? N. C] "Inviting him to immortahze himself and to rescue the old North State from the fangs of the federalists and abolitionists;" inclosing a letter in strict confidence. A. Df. 5 p. "Strictly confidential." 1840 Aug. 13 1840 Aug. 15 1840 Aug. 15 1840 Aug. 15 1840 Aug. 18 1840 Aug. 18 1840 Aug. 20 1840 Aug. 20 PAPERS OP MARTIN VAN BUREN 405 [1840] Honter, J[ohn]. Saratoga Springs. To Martin Van Bu- AuG. 20 ren, Washington. Describing a Whig meeting at Saratoga, Aug. 19. A. L. S. 3 p. 1840 Blair, Montgomery. St. Louis, Mo. To M[artin] Van Aug. 22 Buren, [Washington]. As to a position for Van Buren's nephew, Mr. Hoes ; the elections. A. L. S. 2 p. 1840 Hamilton, J[ames]. The Hague. To Martin Van Buren, ■A.UG. 24 Washington. Stevenson's disinchnation to be a commissioner on the boundary Une ; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1840 Howard, Benj[ami]n C. Baltimore, Md. To [Martin Van Aug. 26 Buren, Washington]. ' ' The anonymous letter " a trap; railway cars carrying newspapers; negroes as witnesses in Navy trials; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. [1840] Butler, B[enjaniin] F[ranldin], Saratoga Springs. To Aug. 28 [Martin] Van Buren, [Washington]. Promising a full reply later to Van Buren's letter of the 24th, that on election frauds, etc. ; a Democratic meet- ing in Warren Co. ; State organization. A. L. S. 4 p. 1840 Niles, J[ohn] M[ilton]. Hartford, Conn. To [Martin Van Aug. 29 Buren, Washington]. Restrictions on railroads as to carrying newspapers ; abuse of the franking privilege; an abolition convention;, poUtical opinion; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1840 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To Dixon H[all] Aug. 29 Lewis, [Washington ?] Reply to questions of [July] 15. A. Df. S. ,3 p. 1840 Byrd, Rich[ar]d E. Winchester, [Va.] To M[artin] Van Aug. 29 Buren, Washington. Inquiring as to Van Bu- ren's attitude in 1827 and in 1840 toward a bank- rupt bill applicable to corporations, introduced by Senator [John] Branch of North Carolina in 1827. A. L. S. 2 p. 1840 Anonymous. Baltimore. To M[artin] Van Buren, [Wash- AuG. 30 ington]. Urging precautions for personal safety. 4 p. 1840 Brown, B[edford]. Caswell Co., N. C. To Martin Van Aug. 30 Buren, [Washington]. The North Carolina elec- tions; how to win in the future; etc. A. L. S. 10 p. 406 LIBEAKY or CONGRESS 1840 Rush, Richard. Sydenham, [Pa.] To [Martin] Van Bu- AuG. 30 ren, [Washington]. His own inability to obtain security for the proffered appointment; prospects in Pennsylvania; votes in Baldwin's shops; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1840 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To Eugene Burras? Aug. Jamestown, N. C. On the case of Lieut. Hooe and the legahty of negroes' testimony against white men. Df. S. 8 p. 1840 Yoakum, H[enderson]. Philadelphia, E. Tenn. To Mar- Sept. 1 tin Van Buren, Washington. As to questions asked Van Buren. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private." 1840 Gilpin, H[enry] D[ilwood. Washington]. To [Martin Van Sept. 3 Buren, Washington]. Note on decisions of the Supreme Court on the vahdity of state insolvent laws. D. S. 6 p. 1840 Maguire, Bernard. Philadelphia. To Bishop [John] Eng- Sbpt. 3 land, Charleston, S. C. On the Democratic party and its attitude toward Catholics. Copy. 3 p. (With: Maguire to Van Buren, 1840, Sept. 15). 1840 Butler, B[enjamin] F[rankUn]. Stuyvesant, [N. Y.] To Sept. 4 [Martin] Van Buren, [Washington]. Proposing to resign his office ; the impropriety of partisan activity on the part of office-holders ; one objec- tion to resignation; etc. A. L. S. 8 p. 1840 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To A[ndrew] Jack- Sept. 5 son, [Hermitage]. Gratitude for his letter on Calhoun; Clay's visit to Nashville and boasting speech; preventing election frauds; etc. A. L. S. 7 p. 1840 H[awortli], W[iUiam. Philadelphia?] To [Martin Van Sept. 6 Buren, Washington]. Astrological. A. L. S. 3 p. 1840 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To Samuel Hindley Sept. 7 and Benjamin R. Gaylard, Jefferson, O. Reply to questions on public poUcy. A. Df. S. 5 p. • Copy. 3 p. (In: Goodman to Van Bu- ren, 1861, Nov. 18). 1840 love, William, and others. Lincolnton, N. C. To M[ar- ^^^'^- ^ tin] Van Buren, Washington. Invitation to at- tend a celebration of the battle of Kings Moun- tain. L. S. 3 p. PAPEKS OF MAETIN VAN BUEEN 407 1840 Bronson, J. H. Watertown, N. Y. To Martin Van Sept. U Buren, [Washington] . On a change "in the office of assistant counsel ... in respect to land claims in East Florida." A. L. S. 3 p. 1840 Dickerson; M[ahlon]. Suckasunny, N. J. To Martin Van Sept. 11 Buren, [Washington]. New Jersey politics; Poinsett's militia report; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1840 Smith, T[homas] L. Washington. To Martin Van Bu- Sept. U ren, Washington. Apprehensions of negro in- surrection in the District of Columbia; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1840 BronsoE, J. H. Watertown, N. Y. To Ab[raha]m Van Sept. 12 Buren, Washington. Inquiring whether the President's proclamation, Nov. [21], 1838, on the frontier Patriot movements was issued before or after the receipt of news of the battle of Wind- mill Point. A. L. S. 1 p. (Appended is a note of Van Buren to Forsyth, asking for the facts. A. N. S., 1 p.) 1840 Van Buren, Martin. Washington. To , [New Sept. 13 York ?] DecUning the invitation to celebrate the passage of the independent treasury bill by a Democratic mass meeting of the counties con- tiguous to the Hudson River. A. Df. 7 p. 1840 Tyler, John W. [Buckland? Va.] To P[eter] V[ivian] Sept. 14 Daniel, Richmond. On obtaining for Tyler's son an appointment at West Point. A. L. S. 2 p. 1840 Eussley, F. A., andA. L. Beal. CUf ton Factory, Md. To Sept. 14 M[artin] Van Buren, Washington. Questions on pubMc poUcy. A. L. S. 2 p. 1840 Van Bnren, M[artin]. To B. F. Dupy and others. An- Sept. 14 swering their invitation to visit Vanderburgh County, [Ind.] Newspaper clipping. 1840 Magnire, Bernard. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Bu- Sbpt. 15 ren, [Washington]. Sending a copy of his letter [of Sept. 3] to Bishop England. A. L. S. 2 p. (incl. 3 p.) 1840 Van Bnren, M[artin]. Washington. To Henderson Sept. 15 Yoakum, Murfreesboro, Tenn. Reply to ques- tions of June 8. A. Df. 10 p. (P. 9-10 by Paulding; additions and corrections by H. D. Gilpin). . Copy. 5 p. (Corrections by Gilpin). 408 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1840 Ten Eyck, Conrad. Detroit, [Mich.] To Martin Van Sept. 16 Buren, Washington. Cass believed to be un- friendly to Van Buren; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1840 Davezac, Auguste. Montgomery, [N. Y.] To' Martin Sept. 16 Van Buren, Washington. -Account of a Pough- keepsie mass meeting. A. L. S. 8 p. "Pri- vate." 1840 Chamberlaiii, E. M., and others. Goshen, Ind. To Sept. 18 Martin Van Buren, Washington. Questions on Van Buren's conduct relative to the war of 1812 and De Witt Clinton. L. S. 2 p. 1840 Hulme, Tho[ma]s. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Buren, Sept. 20 Washington. Haworth's predictions about the next presidential election; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1840 Hammond, Jabez D[elano]. Cherry Valley, [N. Y.] To Sept. 21 Martin Van Buren, [Washington]. On the avail- ability of Bouck; the strength of the Whigs and the prospect of beating them; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1840 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren, Sept. 22 [Washington]. Some barbecues attended; the curse of Harrisonism; no fears for the results of the presidential election; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1840 Earle, B. J. Greenville, S. C. To [Martin Van Buren], Sept. 22 Washington. Sending printed proceedings of a meeting at Greenville, [Sept.] 7, in favor of Van Buren. A. L. S. 2 p. (Answer begun on p. 3) . 1840 Flagg, A[zariah] C[utting]. Albany. To [Martin Van Sept. 24 Buren, Washington]. Sending a tract on the British funding system, etc.; Wright's success; the circular of the Tildens; political forecast; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1840 Buchanan, James. Lancaster, Pa. To [Martin] Van Bu- Sept. 25 ren, [Washington]. Electioneering in Pennsyl- vania; prospects in other states; the district at- torney for the western district of Pennsylvania; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1840 Key, H. G. S. Leonard Town, [Md.] To W[ima]m B. Sept. 25 Scott, Washington. About Russley and Beal; pohtical matters in Maryland; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. [1840] Butler, B[enjamin] F[ranklin]. New York. To Martin ^^^- 2^ Van Buren, Washington. His own and [Silas] Wright's campaign activity; Webster's last speech; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. PAPERS OP MAETIN VAN BUEEN 409 [1840] Butler, B[enjamin] F[ranklin]. New York. To Martin Sept. 26 Van Buren, Washington. Recommending Dr. Byrd for a clerkship; his own speech at Tam- many Hall [Sept. 24]. A. L. S. 1 p. 1840 Baldwin, Harvey. Syracuse, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Sept. 28 Buren, Washington. On relations with Mexico and the Territory of Oregon. A. L. S. 9 p. 1840 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. To . Reply to Sept. 28 questions by Lockport people as to his views on a protective tariff and a metallic currency. A. Df. 5 p. (Indorsed: ". . . Sent original and reply to H. Gardner Esq"^ for publication.") 1840 Daniel, P[eter] V[ivian]. Spring Farm, near Richmond. Sept. 28 To Martin Van Buren, Washington. Inclosing a letter; a hot poUtical fight in Virginia; features of the contest; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private." 1840 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. To [Wilham Love Sept. 28 and others, Lincolnton, N. C] Declining their invitation of [Sept. 7] to the Kings Mountain celebration. A. Df. 5 p. 1840 Johnson, Reverdy. Baltimore. To Martin Van Buren, Sept. 29 Washington. Misrepresentation of one of John- son's speeches; could not have used the language reported; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1840 Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom]. St. Petersburg. To Sept. 30 M[artin] Van Buren, Washington. On the presi- dential election, the sub-treasury system, and St. Petersburg. A. L. S. 4 p. . Duphcate. 1840 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. To [Richard E. Sept. 7] Byrd, Winchester, Va.] Answering Byrd's let- ter of Aug. 29, asking Van Buren's attitude to- ward a bankrupt law. A. Df. 8 p. (With: Byrd to Van Buren, 1840, Aug. 29). 1840 Stevens, Jonathan, and others. Bradford Co., Pa. "Ad- Sbpt. dress of citizens of Bradford County, formerly opposed to Martin Van Buren, showing why they now prefer him to Gen. Harrison." Towanda, Pa. Porter and Visitor office. 1840. Pamphlet. 8 p. [1840 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. To [Jonathan Ste- Sept. ?] vens]. Acknowledging the pamphlet "Address of Citizens of Bradford County . . ." A. Df . 2 p. 410 LIBKAKY OF OONGBBSS 1840 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. To Tailor. Sept. Reply to questions. A. Df. 6 p. (Corrections and additions by Levi Woodbury and James K. Paulding). 1840 Harrison, William Henry. [Cincinnati]. "The speech Oct. 1 ... at the Old Hamilton Convention Thursday the 1=* of October 1840." Copy, certified by James Eiley, Cincinnati. 15 p. (Addressed in Riley's hand to the editors of the Globe) . 1840 Bacon, J. F. Nassau, N. P. To M[artin] Van Buren, Oct. 1 [Washington]. On the course of George Huyler. A. L. S. 3 p. 1840 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. To [E. M. Chamber- OcT. 3 lain and others, Goshen, Ind.] As to his course in the war of 1812 and in regard to De Witt CUnton. A. Df. 10 p. . Reprint, in a Michigan newspaper, from the Goshen, Imd., Democrat, Extra, Oct. 15, 1840. 2 columns. 1840 Johnson, Reverdy. Baltimore. To [Martin] Van Buren, Oct. 3 Washington. Asking if his communication of [Sept. 29] was received; its object; etc. A. L.S. 3 p. [1840?] Nicolson, John B. New York. To M[artin] Van Buren, Oct. 3 Washington. Political and personal gossip; Irving's disaffection; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1840 Shafer, John J. [Hillsdale, N. Y.] Affidavit, certified by Oct. 5 Thaddeus Reed, on Van Buren's connection with the Livingston Manor; answering an attack on Van Buren in the Colunibia Republican. Broad- side. (Headed : "To the citizens of the southern towns in the county of Columbia" ; with: Dorr to Van Buren, 1840, Oct. 24). 1840 Butler, B[enjamin] F[ranMin]. New York. To [Martin] Oct. 6 Van Buren, [Washington]. His last speech on Webster; Van Buren's course in 1812-13 and relations with De Witt Clinton; the Evening Post; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1840 Carroll, W[illia]m. Nashville. To Martin Van Buren, Oct. 8 Washington. On Tennessee politics. A. L. S. 2 p. PAPEKS OF MAKTIN VAN BUBEN 411 1840 Barbour, J[ohn] S. Catalpa, [Va.] To M[artin] Van Bu- OcT. 8 ren, [Washington]. Asking precise information on Van Buren's war course, the classification law, black troops, and the slavery question. A. L. S. 4 p. 1840 Salisbury, Seth. East Smithfield, Pa. To Richard Rush, Oct- 8 [Sydenham, Pa.] Transmitting the proceedings of a Republican meeting at East Smithfield, Sept. 10; pofitical conditions; Van Buren's atti- tude toward Madison's administration. News- paper clipping. 2 columns. 1840 Butler, B[enjamin] F[ranklin]. New York. To Martin Oct. 9 Van Buren, Washington. His speech at New Brunswick. A. L. S. 2 p. 1840 Howard, Benj[ami]n C. Baltimore. To [Martin Van Bu- OcT. 11 ren, Washington]. The defeat in Maryland; questions from St. Mary's County; the mayor- alty election; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1840 Havemeyer, W[ilham] F. New York. To [Martin Van Oct. 12 Buren, Washington]. Spirited times in New York; abhorrence of Custom-house influence; Fernando Wood; election prophesies; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. "Confidential." 1840 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. To B[enjamin] F[rank- Oct. 12 lin] Butler, [New York]. Approval of his speech; the letter of Edwards; etc. Copy by Martin Van Buren, Jr. 3 p. "Private." 1840 Phelan, John D. Tuscaloosa, [Ala.] To M[artin] Van Oct. 13 Buren, Washington. Sending address of the [Alabama] Democratic Convention; the course of the Southern states ; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1840 Eush, Richard. Sydenham, [Pa.] To [Seth Salisbury, Oct. 14 East Smithfield, Pa.] Answering Salisbury's letter of Oct. 8; Van Buren's attitude toward Madison's administration; the death of Col. Sat- terlee, E. Smithfield. Printed; in the newspaper clipping containing Sahsbury's letter to Rush, 1840, Oct. 8. 1840 Butler, B[enjaniin] F[ranklin]. New York. To Martin Oct. 16 Van Buren, Washington. Edwards preparing a statement on frauds in elections; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private." 412 LIBKAEY OF CONGBESS 1840 Wetmore, Prosper M. New York. To [Martin Van Bu- OcT. 16 ren, Washington]. Election prospects and fraud- ulent practices; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1840 Tilden, E[lam]. New Lebanon, [N. Y.] To [Martin Van Oct. 16 Buren], Washington. Appalling business of the Whigs; Webster's many characters; interests of the South; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1840 Calhoun, J[ohn] C[aldwell]. Fort Hill, [S. C] To J[oel] Oct. 16 K[oberts] Poinsett, Washington. His own part in the compromise of 1833; Clay's position; the Southern votes; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. 1840 Marcy, W[iUiam] L[earned]. Albany. To M[artin] Van Oct. 16 Buren, [Washington]. On political affairs in New York. A. L. S. 2 p. "Private." 1840 Butler, B[enjaniin] F[ranklin], New York. To [Mar- OcT. 17, tin] Van Buren, [Washington]. A statement re- specting election frauds not likely to be made; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private." [1840] Edmonds, J[ohn] W. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Oct. 18 Washington. On the prospect of success in fer- reting out [election] frauds [of 1838-9]. A. L. S. 2 p. 1840 Flagg, A[zariah] C[utting]. Albany. To M[artin] Van Oct. 18 Van Buren, Washington. Sending some cam- paign material; the prospects of the election; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1840 Bedient, John J. New York. To M[artin] Van Buren, Oct. 21 Washington. On the confession of Young in Philadelphia. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private." 1840 Bedient, John J. New York. To M[artin] Van Buren, Oct. 22 Washington. Glentworth has not yet confessed; Seward's arrival; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. "Pri- vate." [1840] Butler, B[enjamin] F[ranklin], New York. To [Martin] Oct. 23 Van Buren, Washington. On confessions dis- closing the frauds of 1838-9; an election lie; the campaign; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. "Private." 1840 Bedient, John J. New York. To M[artin] Van Buren, Oct. 23 Washington. On election frauds and Stimson's courageous course. A. L. S. 2 p. 1840 Dorr, R. G. HiUsdale, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Buren, ^•^'^■24 Washington. Sending an affidavit of John I. Shafer [1840, Oct. 5]. A. L. S. 1 p. PAPEBS OF MAETIN VAN BUREN 413 1840 Hammond, Jabez D[elano]. Cherry Valley, [N. Y.] To Oct. 25 M[artin] Van Buren, Washington. On the elec- tions in New York and elsewhere. A. L. S. 2 p. 1840 Marcy, Wplham] L[earned. Albany]. To M[artin] Van Oct. 25 Buren, [Washington]. Whig election frauds ; a talk with Cramer; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. [1840] Hoyt, J[esse. New York]. To [Martin Van Buren, Wash- OcT. 25 ington]. On Butler's intended address on the fraud question. A. L. S. 2 p. "Private." 1840 Hoyt, J[esse. New York]. To [Martin Van Buren, Wash- OcT. 29 ington]. The campaign and B. F. Butler; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private." 1840 Wright, Silas, Jr. Canton, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Bu- OcT. 29 ren, Washington. On the prospects of winning in New York. A. L. S. 1 p. 1840 Van Antwerp, V. P. St. Louis. To Martin Van Buren, Oct. 31 Washington. Land Office matters. A. L. S. 8 p. "Confidential." 1840 Brown, B[edford]. Caswell, N. C. To Martin Van Buren, Oct. 31 [Washington]. His efforts in the campaign; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. [1840 [Van Bnren, Martin. Washington]. To[B. J.Earle,Green- OcT.] ville, S. C] Acknowledging receipt of proceed- ings of a meeting in his favor at Greenville, [Sept.] 7. A. Df. 2 p. (Corrections and additions by Abraham Van Buren) . 1840 Plitt, George. Philadelphia. To [Martin Van Buren, Nov. 2 Washington]. Sending election returns as far as received. A. L. S. 1 p. 1840 Bancroft, George. Boston. To [Martin Van Buren, Nov. 2 Washington]. As to resigning his commission; prospects in Massachusetts; defeat no disaster; Webster's straits; his own .happiness; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. "Private." (Printed: Mass. Hist. Soc, Proceedings, v. 42, p. 386-7). 1840 Wall, Garret D. BurHngton, [N. J.] To Martin Van Bu- Nov. 5 ren, [Washington]. New Jersey won by the Whigs; causes of the defeat ; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1840 leiper, W[illiam] J. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Bu- Nov. 6 ren, [Washington]. Sending an extra Pennsylvor- nian; election estimates; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1840 The Pennsylvanian, extra. Election returns in Pennsyl- Nov. 6 vania, Virginia, New York, and Maine. 1 p. 414 LIBBAEY OF CONGRESS 1840 Avery, Tho[ma]s J., and others. New London, Ct. Sub- Nov. 6 scription list for "a salute of one hundred guns for the state election gained in the State of New York for Martin Van Buren . . ." D. S. 1 p, (Indorsed: "... The firing of 100 guns pos[t]- pon[e]d to Nov. 1844. J. Danforth, Clk"). 1840 Helfenstein, W. L. Dayton, [O.] To Martin Van Buren, Nov. 7 Washington. The Democrats defeated unless New York is won; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. "Pri- vate." 1840 Stevenson, I. D. New York. To [Martin Van Buren], Nov. 7 Washington. F. P. Blair off to Cuba; New York probably lost to Democracy; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1840 Bleecker, Anthony J. New York. To Martin Van Bu- Nov. 8 ren, Washington. Sympathy in his defeat. A. L. S. 2 p. 1840 B[lair], F[rancis] P[reston]. New York. To Martin Van Nov. 8 Buren, Washington. The FederaHsts downcast; regret over leaving at such a time ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. [1840] [Hoyt, Jesse. New York]. To [Martin Van Buren and Nov. 9 James K. Paulding, Washington]. Frontier troubles; suggesting a winter's campaign on the Lakes to punish Capt. [Silas H.] Stringham for his ill-behavior during the election; Ridgeley's conduct. A. L. 1 p. (A postscript ?) 1840 Croswell, E[dwin]. Albany. To M[artin] Van Buren, Nov. 9 [Washington]. Circumstances mitigating the de- feat in New York; some political speculations; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1840 Gear, Wilham. Hartford, Conn. To Martin Van Buren, Nov. 9 Washington. The methods of the Whigs in the elections; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1840 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To Andrew Jackson, Oct. 10 [Hermitage]. The result in New York; "pipe- [i. e. Nov. 10] laying"; no personal regrets; Virginia's return to the fold; etc., inclosing a letter from Smith [Van Buren]. A. L. S. 4 p. 1840 [Hoffman, Michael]. Herkimer, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Nov. U Buren, Washington. The elections; duties of the Administration; etc. A. L. 4 p. (Incom- plete) . PAPEKS OF MAETIN VAN BtJREN 415 1840 Breese, Sidney. Vienna, 111. To M[artin] Van Buren, Nov . 12 Wasliington. The contest in his State ; the nature of the opposition; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1840 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren, Nov. 12 Washington. Will not beheve a defeat until all official figures are in; corruption and fraud; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1840 Kaufmann, P. Canton, O. To Martin Van Buren, Wash- Nov. 15 ington. Post-election thoughts; a plea for Wil- son Shannon; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1840 Flagg, A[zariah] C[utting]. Albany. To M[artin] Van Nov. 15 Buren, [Washington]. Election frauds; the British funding system; results of the election in New York; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1840 Henderson, Isaac. Hamilton, O. To [Martin Van Bu- Nov. 15 ren, Washington]. Reasons for the change in some pohtical characters — Eaton and Haines; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1840 Howard, T. A. IndianapoUs. To M[artin] Van Buren, Nov. 16 [Washington]. Harrison's election will produce a counter-revolution; a look into the future; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. "Confidential." 1840 Davezac, Auguste. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Nov. 16 [Washington]. Prophecy of a reaction in favor of Democracy. A. L. S. 4 p. 1840 Barto, H. D. Trumansburg, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Bu- Nov. 17 ren, Washington. Using a sample campaign let- ter-head employed by banks; its significance. A. L. S. 1 p. 1840 Dix, John A[dams]. Albany. To Martin Van Buren, Nov. 17 Washington. Great disappointment in the re- sult; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1840 Hamer, Th[omas] L. Georgetown, Ohio. To Martin Van Nov. 18 Buren, Washington. Question whether the peo- ple can govern themselves; a plea for Wilson Shannon; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. "Private and non-official." 1840 Jordan, Dillon. Pensacola. To Martin Van Buren, [Wash- Nov. 18 ington]. The great issue involved in the elec- tion; friendly wishes; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1840 Buchanan, James. Lancaster. To Martin Van Buren, Nov. 18 Washington. Sending a letter from Col. Wright ; astonishment and disappointment at the result in Pennsylvania; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1840 Nov. 20 1840 Nov. 21 1840 Nov. 23 1840 Nov. 24 416 LIBEAEY OF CONGEESS McWhorter, Geo[rge] H. Oswego, [N. Y.] To M[artin] Van Buren, [Washington]. Defeat due to Mor- mons and Abolitionists; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. Smith, W[illia]m. Culpeper, Va. To [Martin Van Buren], Washington. Not cast down by the defeat ; ask- ing an appointment for George Johnson. A. L. S. 3 p. Spinner, John P. Herkimer, N. Y. To [Martin Van Bu- ren, Washington]. His own political views and hopes; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren, [Washington]. Causes of the defeat and need for refuting slanders of the campaign; the effect of the census law; Republicans should not resign their offices; the post-office at Murfreesboro ; etc. A.L. S. 4 p. leiper, George G[ray]. Leiperville, [Pa.] To Martin Van Buren, [Washington]. On the election in Penn- sylvania. A. L. S. 2 p. Stevenson, A[ndrew]. London. To Martin Van Buren, Washington. The elections. A. L. S. 4 p. "Private." Bartlet, W[ilha]m. Newburyport, [Mass.] To Martin Van Buren, Washington. Inclosing a state- ment of claims against France for losses, 1798- 1800. L. S. 3 p. (Inclosure, 1 p.) Elliott, J[esse] D[uncan]. Carhsle, Pa. To Martin Van Buren, [Washington]. Why he is aggrieved by a court-martial decision. A. L. S. 1 p. Bancroft, George. Boston. To [Martin Van Buren, Washington]. His own intention to resign his office and go to the archives of England and France; pohtics; the message and his book; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. (Printed: Mass. Hist. Soc, Pro- ceedings, V. 42, p. 388-9.) 1840 Ellis, Powhatan. Mexico. To [Martin Van Buren, ^^^■^ Washington]. Report upon Mexican affairs. D. S. 20 p. 1840 Morton, Marcus. Taunton, Mass. To Martin Van Bu- ^^°- '^ ren, Washington. Recommending George Ban- croft for the Vienna mission. A. L. S. 2 p. 1840 Nov .25 1840 Dec. 1 1840 Dec. 2 1840 Dec. 2 1840 Dec. 3 PAPERS OF MABTIN VAN BUEEN 417 1840 AnonymoTis. Lockport, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Buren, Dec. 9 Washington. Urging the espousal of aboUtion principles. 3 p. [1840?] Poinsett, J[oel] R[oberts. Washington]. To pViartin Van Dec. 10 Buren, Washington]. On the importance of ap- pointing a new governor of Florida Territory promptly. A. L. S. 2 p. 1840 Vail, A[aron]. Madrid. To Martin Van Buren, Washing- Dec. 10 ton. Arrival; conditions in Spain; etc. A. L. S. 13 p. "Private." 1840 Bntler, B[enjamin] F[ranklin]. New York. To Martin Dec. 11 Van Buren, Washington. The annual message and the Democratic party. A. L. S. 5 p. 1840 The Advertiser. Appalachicola, [Fla.]. Editorial: "The Dec. 12 effect of defeat on Mr. Van Buren." CHpping. 2 columns. 1840 Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom]. St. Petersburg. To Dec. 15 M[artin] Van Buren, [Washington]. Thoughts on the elections. A. L. S. 3 p. 1840 O'SuUivan, J[ohn] L. Washington. To M[artin] Van Dec. 17 Buren, [Washington]. On a Darien ship canal. A. L. S. 3 p. 1840 Barbour, J[ohn] S. Catalpa, [Va.] To M[artin] V[an] Bu- Dbc. 17 ren, [Washington]. As to Maj. Roberts's appli- cation for a midshipman's warrant for his son; poKtical address and views of Major Roberts. A. L. S. 4 p. 1840 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Francis P[reston] Dec. 18 Blair, Washington. Frauds of the Opposition; a suggestion for a change in the law; a message to the President; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1840 Barbour, P[hiUp] P[endleton]. Frescati, [Va.] To [Mar- Dec. 21 tin Van Buren, Washington]. Comments on the message; the elections analyzed; etc. A. L. S. 9 p. [1840? McLeod Case. Legal opinions and authorities. Copy by c. Dec. 21?] Martin Van Buren, Jr. (p. 1-6) ; A. D. of Henry Dilwood Gilpin (p. 7-12); clipping from the Philadelphia Public Ledger and Daily Transcript, Dec. 21, 1840 (p. 12). 12 p. 40803°— 10 21 418 LIBRAKY OF CONGRESS 1840 Alabama Democratic Convention, Green P. Eice, Pres. Dec. 24 Tuscaloosa, Ala. To Martin Van Buren, Wash- ington. Communicating resolutions adopted, [Nov.] 21, [1840]. A. L. S. of Green P. Rice. 3 p. 1840 Bleecker, H[armanus]. The Hague. To M[artin] Van Dec. 24 Buren, [Washington]. Election thoughts; the King'^s abdication; the Dutch settlement in South Africa; duties on tobacco and rice; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1840 Forsyth, [John. Washington]. To [Henry Stephen] Fox, Dec. 24 [Washington]. See: U. S., N. E. boundary, 1839-1841, Feb. 27-Jan. 24. 1840 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren, Dec. 26 Washington. The annual message commended ; Woodbury's election to the Senate; prediction of Van Buren's election in 1844; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1840 Angel, W. G. Angelica, [N. Y.] To Silas Wright, Jr., Dec. 27 [Washington]. Prediction of recovery from ma- nia; causes of defeat; the tariff question; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1840 Mann, A[bijah], Jr. New York. To M[artin] Van Buren, Dec. 28 [Washington]. A poKtical survey of the past and a look into the future. A. L. S. 4 p. "Private." 1840 Flood, Geo[rge] H. Austin, Texas. To M[artin] Van I^i^f'- 29 Buren, Washington. Van Buren toasted at a diplomatic dinner. A. L. S. 2 p. [1840?] Anonymous. To [Martin Van Buren, Washington]. On the ulterior purpose of Great Britain in her anti- slavery attitude; her designs against Cuba; etc. 4 p. "Private and confidential." [1840?] Benton, Thomas H[art. Washington]. To [Martin] Van Buren, [Washington]. On the "Secretary's rec- ommendation for 5 or 6 millions of Treasury notes;" "the United States Bank note pay- ments last Fall in the West;" etc. A. L. S. 2 p. "Private." [1840?] [Fine, John]. Notes on legislation on the right of way for railroads; etc. A. D. 2 p. 1840 McAlister, John. Spring Prairie, Wis. To [Martin Van Buren, Washington]. On the situation of the inhabitants. A. L. S. 4 p. PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BTJREN 419 [1840?] 1841 Jan. 1 1841 Jan. 1A3 1841 Jan. 3 1841 Jan. 11 1841 Jan. 11 [1841?] Jan. 12 1841 Jan. 14 1841 Jan. 16 [1841?] Jan. 16 [1841 Jan. 20] Southern gold-mines. Estimated value of the product of the Southern gold-mines for 1839 and since their discovery . Clipping. Sutherland, Jacob. Geneva, [N. Y.] To M[artin] Van Buren, [Washington]. The message praised by all friends; his own expectation of the future success of the Democratic party; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom]. St. Petersburg. To M[artin] Van Buren, Washington. Policy of the Whigs outlined; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. Douglas, Tho[mas]. St. Augustine, [Fla.] To Martin Van Buren, Washington. As to the character of Harrison G. O. Babcock. A. L. S. 1 p. Van Buren, M[artin. Washington]. To [Garret D.] Wall, [Washington]. On offices that expire on March 3. Copy by Martin Van Buren, Jr. 3 p. "Unofficial." Cushman, Seth. Guildhall. To [Levi] Woodbury, [Wash- ington]. As to the case of McLeod. A. L. S. 4 p. Fox, [Henry Stephen. Washington]. To [John] For- syth, [Washington]. See: U. S., N. E. bound- ary. Summary, 1839-1841, Feb. 27-Jan. 24. Miller, Henry. Tarlton, O. To Martin Van Buren, Washington. On the American Colonization Society. A. L. S. 3 p. Hay ward, EUjah. McConnellsville, O. To Martin Van Buren, Washington. Van Buren again to run for the presidency; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. "Pri- vate." Forsyth, [John. Washington]. To [Henry Stephen] Fox, [Washington]. See: U. S., N. E. boundary, Summary, 1839-1841, Feb. 27-Jan. 24. Helfenstein, John P. [Washington]. To Martin Van Bu- ren, [Washington]. Keporting having filed the report called for in view of Representative P. G. Goode's resolution [Dec. 17, 1840], caUing for information as to the sale of pubhc lands ad- joining alternate sections on the Miami Canal, Ohio, since Jan. 1, 1836; Ohio politics; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 420 LIBEAEY OF CONGEESS 1841 Dorr, Matthew. Dansville, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Bu- Jan. 20 ren, [Washington]. Asking information about the expenses of the government. A. L. S. 1 p. (Indorsement of Van Buren, directing Woodbury to send the document desired) . [1841?] Fox, [Henry Stephen. Washington]. To [John] Forsyth, Jan. 24 [Washington]. See: U. S., N. E. boundary, Summary, 1839-1841, Feb. 27-Jan. 24. 1841 Bleecker, H[armanus]. The Hague. To Martin Van Bu- Jan. 25 ren, Washington. The message; the poUtical situation in Holland; Bleecker's request for re- call; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. 1841 [Worthington, J. W.] New York. To Martin Van Buren, Jan. 25 Washington. A threatening letter. A. L. S. 2 p. 1841 Bleecker, H[armanus]. The Hague. To Martin Van Jan. 28 Buren, Washington. As to his recall and suc- cessor; royal regret that Van Buren was not re-elected; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1841 Butler, B[enjamin] F[rankhn]. New York. To Silas J-i^N. 30 Wright, Jr., Washington. Jesse Hoyt's dispute with the Treasury Department over bond and fees; his own belief in Hoyt's honesty; etc. A. L. S. 9 p. "Private." 1841 Van Buren, Martin. Washington. To [Green P. Rice, ^^^- 30 Tuscaloosa, Ala.] Answering his letter of [Dec] 24, [1840], communicating the Alabama Conven- tion proceedings. A. Df. 20 p. (Correspond- ence printed: Glole, 1841, Mar. 2). . A. Df. of Martin Van Buren, Jr. 16 p. 1841 law, John. Vincennes, [Ind.] To [Martin Van Buren, F^B-l Washington]. Thoughts on the close of Van Buren's administration and the certain failure of Harrison's; Law's resignation; a naval appoint- ment for his son, Richard Law; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. "Private." 1841 Poinsett, J[oel] R[oberts]. War Department, Washington. ^^B-3 To [Martin Van Buren, Washington]. Com- municating a list of officers and agents who have not rendered accounts for the third quarter of 1840 as required by the Act of Jan. 31, 1823. L. S. 2 p. PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 421 1841 V[an] B[uren], M[artin. Washington], Veto message. O.Feb. [37] A. Df. 8 p. (Indorsed: "Commencement of a veto message for Mr. Clay's [i. e., Benton's?] Land Bill, Feby, 1841. Not finished because not wanted MVB". S. 28, Benton's pre-emption bill, was introduced Dec. 14, 1840; passed the Senate and sent to the House, with distribution amendments, Feb. 2, 1841; brought up, but not considered, in the House, Mar. 3, 1841). 1841 Missouri General Assembly, Democratic members. Je£Fer- Fbb. 4 son City. To Martin Van Buren, Washington. Communicating resolutions adopted [Feb.] 1, [1841]. A. L. S. of M. M. Marmaduke, President. 2 p. 1841 Flagg, A[zariah] C[utting]. Albany. To M[artin] Van Feb. 4 Buren, [Washington]. Acknowledging receipt of Van Buren's letter, [January], with inclosure from Gen. Jackson; his own article in the weekly Argus and Rough Hewer and the daily Argus on money changers' influence in elections; Whig ef- forts to discredit outgoing New York and national Democratic administrations ; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1841 Slidell, Thomas. New Orleans. To Martin Van Buren, Feb. 5 Washington. Reporting his resignation as United States district attorney. A. L. S. 1 p. "Unofficial." 1841 Walker, Robert J. [Washington]. To Martin Van Bu- Feb. 8 ren, [Washington]. On delay in the payment of his indebtedness to Van Buren; bad financial conditions in Mississippi; favorable opinion of Van Buren's administration; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1841 Stevenson, A[ndrew]. London. To [Martin] Van Buren, Feb. 9 Washington. An interview with Lord P[almers- ton], etc., on the McLeod case. A. L. S'. 6 p. "Private." . Transcript. 6 p. 1841 Massachasetts Legislature, Democratic Members. Bos- 0. Feb. [14?] ton. To Martin Van Buren, [Washington]. Resolutions. D. S. 4 p. (With: Allen to Van Buren, 1841, Feb. 16). 1841 Allen, Sam[ue]l C. Boston. To Martin Van Buren, Feb. 16 [Washington]. Transmitting resolutions of the Dehiocratic members of the Massachusetts Legis- lature. A. L. S. 1 p. 422 LIBEAKY OF CONGKESS 1841 Missouri General Assembly. Address to Martin Van Bu- Feb. 16 ren. Copy, 9 p. (Indorsed by Van Buren: "Correspondence with Missouri 1840 Reply to an address of the Legislature including a re- nomination.") 1841 Butler, B[enjamin] F[ranklin]. New York. To Henry Feb. 16 Dplwood] Gilpin, [Washington]. On Jesse Hoyt's troubles over his accounts; his own perplexity; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. "Private." 1841 Brown, B[edford]. Caswell, N. C. To Martin Van Buren, Feb. 17 [Washington]. Acknowledging receipt of the message, [Dec. 5, 1840]; the duty of the Demo- cratic party; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1841 Butler, B[enjamin] F[rankhn]. New York. To Henry Feb. 17 D[ilwood] Gilpin, Washington. On Jesse Hoyt's difficulties; advances to the Government; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. "Private." 1841 Collins, Edward K., and associates. Washington. Pro- Feb. 18 posal for building four ships for carrying the United States mail between New York and Liver- pool or for war vessels. Copy. 1 p. (With: Colhns to Van Buren, 1841, Feb. 22.) 1841 Collins, Edw[ar]d K. [Washington]. To, Martin Van Buren, Washington. Transmitting a copy of his Feb. 22 bid for carrying mail between New York and Liv- erpool, and a letter to John M. Niles. L. S. 1 p. 1841 Collins, Edward K. Washington. To John Milton Niles, Feb. 22 Washington. Transmitting his bid [Feb. 18] for carrying mail between New York and Liverpool. L. S. 2 p. (With: Collins to Van Buren, 1841, Feb. 22.) 1841 Bancroft, George. Boston. To [Martin] Van Buren, Feb. 23 [Washington]. Summation of his administration of the Boston Custom-house. A. L. S. 4 p. (Including inclosure, 1 p. Printed: Mass. Hist. Soc, Proceedings, v. 42, p. 388-9). 1841 Dallas, G[eorge] M[ifflin]. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Feb. 26 Buren, [Washington]. Suggesting Henry Toland for appointment as consul at Paris; remarks on Van Buren's success as president and the un- fairness of Harrison's election; etc. A. L. S. Ip. PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUEEN 423 1841 Ridley, Robert, and others. Richmond. To [Martin Van Feb. 27 Buren], Washington. Indorsing Judge John Y. Mason for the Supreme Court vacancy caused by the death of P[hiUp] P[endleton] Barbour. L. S. 3 p. (With: Rives to Van Buren, 1841, Mar. 1). 1841 Brockenbrough, John. Richmond. To Martin Van Bu- Feb. 27 ren, [Washington]. Judge Barbour's death; sug- gesting Henry St. George Tucker for his place. A. L. S. 2 p. 1841 Morris, Rob[er]t H., and others. New York. To Martin Feb. 27 Van Buren, Washington. Address in behalf of the Convention of the Democratic Republican electors of New York City; plans for a reception and pubhc dinner on his arrival in New York; etc. L. S. 3 p. 1841 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. To the Democratic Mar. [1] members of Congress, [Washington]. Declining an invitation [issued Feb. 22, 1841] to a farewell public dinner. A. Df. 7 p. (Correspondence printed: Washington Globe, Mar. 5, 1841). 1841 Rives, Francis E. Washington. To [Martin Van Buren], Mak. 1 Washington. Inclosing a letter from members of the Virginia Legislature naming^ John Y. Mason for the Supreme Court vacancy. A. L. S. 1 p. 1841 Roane, W[illiam]H. Senate Chamber, [Washington]. To Mae. 1 Martin Van Buren, [Washington]. Sending a letter [from John Brockenbrough, Feb. 27, in reference to Judge Barbour's death and Tucker's appointment to the Supreme Court vacancy] intrusted to him. A. L. S. 1 p. 1841 Poinsett, J[oel] R[oberts]. War Department, [Washing- Mar. 2 ton]. To Martin Van Buren, Washington. Re- port, accompanying his resignation, of the con- dition of the Department. D. S. 5 p. (Printed : Glohe, 1841, May 3). 1841 United States Senate, Committee on inauguration arrange- Mar. 2 ments. Senate Chamber, [Washington]. To [Martin Van Buren, Washington]. Sending the inauguration program. L. S. of W[iILiam] C[ampbell] Preston, etc. 1 p. 424 LIBEAEY OF CONGRESS [1841 United States Congress, Democratic members from Penn- Mar. 2?] sylvania. [Washington]. To [Martin Van Bu- ren, Washington]. Address. D. S. of George M. Keim, etc. 6 p. (In Keim's hand) . 1841 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren, Mar. 4 Washington. Remarks on his retirement; Har- rison's undignified conduct and Van Buren's dig- nity; Bell's future in Tennessee; Blair and Eives; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1841 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. To [Eobert H. Mar. 6 Morris and others, New York]. Reply to the address [Feb. 27] of the Convention of Demo- cratic-RepubUcan electors of New York City. A. Df. 8 p. (Correspondence printed: Wash- ington Olobe, 1841, Mar. 20, with Van Buren's reply dated Mar. 8) . [1841 [Van Buren, Martin. Washington]. To [Thomas Reynolds, Mah. 6] Jefferson City, Mo.]. Aclmowledging the address of the Missouri Legislature [Feb. 16, 1841, trans- mitted by Reynolds, Feb. 18]. A. Df. 17 p. (Incomplete; correspondence printed: Globe, 1841, Mar. 13). 1841 Butler, B[enjamin] F[ranklin]. New York. To Martin Mar. 10 Van Buren, Washington. Thoughts suggested by Harrison's inaugural address; Butler's resig- nation; Martin Van Buren, Jr.'s, illness; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. [1841 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. To the [Democratic Mar. 10?] members of the Massachusetts Legislature, Bos- ton]. Acknowledging their resolutions, trans- mitted [Feb. 16]. A. Df. 2 p. (With: Allen to Van Buren, 1841, Feb. 16; dated Mar. 16, 1844). 1841 Van Buren, M[artin]. Washington. To Andrew Jackson, '^''^- ^2 Nashville. Contentment at leaving Washington ; the separation of Congress; the appointment of Daniel; Clay and King may fight; etc. A. L. S. 12 p. [1841 [Van Buren, Martin]. Washington. To the Pennsylva- c.Mar. 127] nia Democratic members of Congress, Washing- ton. Answer to their address. A. Df. of Henry Dilwood Gilpin. 4 p. 1841 Thornton, Tho[mas] C. Washington. To M[artin] Van ^"■■^^ Buren, Washington. Letter of farewell. A.L.S. 3 p. PAPERS OP MARTIN VAN BUREN 425 1841 Gilpin, H[enry] D[ilwood]. Washington. To Martin Van Mar. 18 Buren, [New York]. A dinner at the White House [Mar. 13]; the President's restlessness; office-seekers; poUtical gossip; etc. A. L. S. 1841 Paulding, J[ames] K[irke]. Washington. To M[artin] Mar. 22 Van Buren, New York. The White House din- ner of [Mar. 1 3] ; impressions of the new Cabinet ; Martin Van Buren, Jr.'s, health; personal and poUtical news; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1841 Hnme, Joseph. London. To Martin Van Buren, [New Mae. 22 York]. Transmitting resolutions of members of ParUament, a report of a select committee of the House of Conomons, and a report of the Man- chester Chamber of Commerce; free trade and tariff reform. L. S. (Facsimile circular; MS. signature. On p. 2-4 is a draft in Van Buren's hand of part of his notes on New York finances, [1842, c. Dec. 7].) 1841 Poinsett, J[oel] R[oberts]. Washington. To [Martin] Mar., 24 Van Buren, New York. A call on President Harrison; Flagg and the party organ in Wash- ington; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1841 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Washington. To Martin Van Mar. 28 Buren, New York. Van Buren's reception on his way home; the desirabihty of pubUshing Woodbury's and Poinsett's reports; a "Cabinet meeting of the Exe's;" Martin Van Buren, Jr.'s, health; etc.; sending a letter to be sent to Ha- vana. A. L. S. 1 p. 1841 Van Bnren, M[artin]. New York. To Andrew Jackson, Mar. 30 Nashville. A great reception by the people on his reaching New York; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. 1841 - Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren, Mae. 31 New York. Clay and his following; the violence done to Blair and Rives; the campaign reviewed and a forecast made; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1841 Forsyth, John. Washington. To M[artin] Van Buren, Apr. 3 [New York]. The consulate at Vera Cruz; President Harrison's iUness; fanoily and poHtical news; Martin Van Buren, Jr.'s, health; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 4-26 LIBEAEY OF CONGRESS 1841 Gilpin, H[enry] D[ilwood]. Washington. To Martin Van Ape. 3 Buren, New York. Congratulations on the re- ception in New York; the President's critical condition ; poHtical situation ; Clay's expectations ; Martin Van Buren, Jr.'s, health; personal news; A. L. S. 4 p. Forsyth, John. Washington. To M[artin] Van Buren, New York. President Harrison's death; its effect; Virginian presidents; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. Poinsett, J[oel] R[oberts]. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, New York. President Harrison's death; its possible effect; Tyler and Clay; etc. A. L. S. 2p: Forsyth, John. Washington. To [Martin Van Buren, New York]. President Harrison's funeral; Adams's remarks; Tyler's address and views; political changes; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. Paulding, J[ames] K[irke]. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, New York. Tyler's address; pohtical prospects; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. Dix, John A[dams]. Albany. To Martin Van Buren, [New York]. Sending the first number of. the Northern Light; Tyler's address; political pros- pects; the United States Bank and financial re- form; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1841 Donelson, A[ndrew] J[ackson]. Nashville. To Martin Apr. 23 Van Buren, Kinderhook. Promising an early payment of interest on his bonds; Gen. Jackson's finances; an invitation to visit Gen. Jackson in the Fall; family news; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1841 Marcy, W[illiam] L[earned]. Washington. To M[artin] May 14 Van Buren, [Eanderhook]. Eepresentations by heads of departments against their predecessors' conduct; plans for the United States Bank; re- movals; Webster's strength; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. [1841 Van Buren, M[artin]. Kinderhook. To Andrew Jackson, May 15] [Hermitage]. At last at home; portraits of Jackson and Jefferson; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1841 Ritchie, Thomas. Richmond. To Martin Van Buren, May 19 Kinderhook. The Caroline case to be made the basis of an attack on Van Buren and Ritchie; Virginia's course; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1841 Apr. 4 1841 [Apr •]4 1841 Apr. 10 1841 Apr. 11 1841 Apr. 12 PAPERS OP MARTIN VAN BUREN 427 1841 [Van Buren, Martin. Eanderhook]. To Thomas Ritchie, Mat 25 [Richmond]. The Caroline affair. Copy by- Martin Van Buren, Jr. (extract) . 9 p. 1841 Hoffman, Michael, and others. Albany. To Martin Van May 25 Buren, Kinderhook. Address of the Democratic members of the New York Legislature. L. S. 7 p. 1841 Croswell, E[dwin]. Albany. To M[artin] Van Buren, May 26 [Kinderhook]. The adjournment of the Legisla- ture; Democratic moderation; a caucus; an ad- dress to Van Buren soon to be presented; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1841 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren, May 31 Kinderhook. Congratulations on reaching home and on ovations during the journey; the eyes of deluded Whigs opening; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1841 Poinsett, J[oel] R[oberts]. Homestead, near Greenville, June 4 S. C. To Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook. President Tyler's pohcy; the pohtical situation in South CaroUna; his own home-hfe; etc. A. L. S, 3 p. 1841 Van Buren, M[artin]. Kinderhook. To John Hunter and June 5 others, [Albany]. Reply to the address of the Democratic members of the New York Legisla- ture, [May 25]. L. S. 9 p. (Correspondence printed: Globe, 1841, June 24). 1841 Bancroft, George. Boston. To Martin Van Buren, [Kin- JuNE 17 derhook]. The Royal Society of Northern Anti- quaries at Copenhagen and the Dighton rock and Newport mill; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. (Printed: Mass. Hist. Soc, Proceedings, v. 42, p. 390-1). 1841 Edmonds, J[ohn] W. New York. To [Martin Van Buren, June 18 Kinderhook]. Advice to [Jesse Hoyt] as to re- taUation upon appraisers testifying against him; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1841 Gilpin, H[enry] D[ilwood]. Philadelphia. To [Martin] June 18 Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. The Gilpin resi- dence; the pohtical situation; Benton's speech and Webster's letter on the McLeod case; Wood- bury's demohtion of Swing's report ; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1841 Wright, Silas, Jr. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, June 21 [Kinderhook]. The advantage of his not having asked Van Buren's pohtical advice; the pohtical 428 LIBKARY OF CONGRESS Wright, Silas, Jr. — Continued. situation; the Bank bill and other measures be- fore Congress; Clay, Webster, Tyler; John Van Buren's approaching marriage; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1841 Albany, Common Council. Kesolution on inviting Van June 21 Buren to a Fourth of July celebration. Copy. 1 p. (Appended to : Van Vechten to Van Buren, 1841, June 28). 1841 Wright, Silas, Jr. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, June 26 Kinderhook. Speculation upon Tyler's course; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1841 Hart, Samuel. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Buren, June 28 Kinderhook. Asking Van Buren to be a presi- dential candidate; Benton's refusal; congratula^ tions on [John. Van Buren's] marriage; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1841 Van Vechten, Teunis. Albany. To Martin Van Buren, June 28 Kinderhook. Invitation to a fourth of July cele- bration; transmitting resolution of Common Council, July 21. A. L. S. 1 p. (Resolution . appended). 1841 Wright, Silas, Jr. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, July 10 [Kinderhook]. The progress of bank-making; the Delaware Senators; the power of executive influence; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1841 Paulding, J[ames] K[irke]. New York. To Martin Van July 14 Buren, Kinderhook. Articles for the Glole; a vacation trip; C's manuscript; political forecast; thepowerof repeal; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1841 Vail, A[aron]. Madrid. To Martin Van Buren, Kinder- JuLY 17 hook. Success in settHng the United States' claims against Spain; society; the high cost of Mving and inadequate salary; the effect of the American banking system on our foreign reputa- tion; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1841 Marcy, W[ilUam] L[earned]. Washington. To Martin July 20 Van Buren, Kinderhook. The Cabinet quarrel; office-seekers; bills before Congress; Tyler's probable action on Clay's Bank bill; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1841 McCIellan, Eob[er]t. House of Representatives, Wash- July22 ington. To M[artin] Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. The Bank bill and the land bill ; President Tyler's PAPERS OP MAKTIN VAN BUBEN 429 McClellan, Rob[er]t — Continued. hopes for the break-up of his cabinet; debate in caucus on proper party action; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1841 IngersoU, C[harles] J[ared]. Washington. To pVIartin July 23 Van Buren, Kinderhook]. The Bank bill; the President and the Cabinet ; the Democratic cau- cus; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1841 Marcy, WpUiam] L[earned]. Washington. To M[artin] July 28 Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. The Bank bill passed by the Senate; the President and the Cabinet; interpretation of the situation; Wright's impor- tance; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1841 HcClellan, R[obert]. House of Representatives, [Wash- JuLY 30 ington]. To M[artin] Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Prospects of the Bank bill now before the House; the land and revenue bills; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1841 Van Buren, M[artin]. Kinderhook. To Andrew Jackson, July 30 Nashville. A great New York meeting; im- provements on his place; John Van Buren's mar- riage; the home-coming of the Major [Abraham Van Buren] and his family; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1841 Linn, L[ewis] F[ields]. Washington. To M[artin] Van July 31 Buren, Eanderhook. Prospects of the Bank bill and others; Whig rascaUty; Democratic right- eousness and harmony; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1841 Woodbnry, Levi. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Aug. 7 Kinderhook. Bills before Congress; prospects for a veto of the Bank bill; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Confidential." 1841 McClellan, R[obert]. House of Representatives, [Wash- AuG. 7 ington]. To M[artin] Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. The passage of the Bank bill; the President's probable veto; Whig efforts to repeal the inde- pendent treasury bill; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1841 Vanderpoel, A[ugustus]. New York. To M[artin] Van Aug. 10 Buren, [Kinderhook]. The recent meeting; the Federalists [Whigs] and the veto ; the next presi- dential candidate; congratulations upon the birth of a grandson [Singleton Van Buren]; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1841 law, John. Vincennes, [Indiana]. To Martin Van Bu- Aug. 13 ren, Kinderhook. Democratic reaction in In- diana; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 430 LIBRARY OP CONGRESS 1841 McClellan, Rob[er]t. Washington. To M[artin] Van Bu- AuG. 15 ren, [Kinderhook]. The passage and approval of the independent treasury bill; speculations upon the veto of the Bank bill and its effect; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1841 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren, Aug. 16 [Kinderhook]. Congratulations upon John Van Buren's marriage and the birth of the Major's son; his own poor health; Clay's bank measure; Polk's good fight in Tennessee and the senator- ship; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1841 Marcy, W[iUiam] L[earned. Albany]. To M[artin] Van [Aug.] 17 Buren, [Kinderhook]. The veto of the Bank bill [Aug. 16]; a new cabinet; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1841 Neale, Chr[istopher]. Alexandria, [D. C] To Martin Aug. 20 Van Buren, Kinderhook. Asking him to secure opinions of judges as to the act of Dec. 18, 1812 [concerning the district and territorial judges of the United States. {Stat, at Large, II, 788)]. A. L. S. 3 p. Bepeal Corresponding Committee of New York. Resolu- tions on the veto of the Bank bill and the repeal of the independent treasury act. CHpping. (With: Edmonds to Van Buren, 1841, Aug. 21). Edmonds, J[ohn] W. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook. On the repeal of the Bank bill; resolutions of the Repeal Corresponding Com- mittee, Aug. 20, 1841, inclosed. A. L. S. 2 p. Wright, Silas, Jr. Washington. A sketch of the state of parties at the extra session. Copy. 13 p. New York. Ninth Ward Convention. To Martin Van Bu- ren, [Kinderhook]. Transmitting proceedings in regard to the veto of the Bank bill and the repeal of the independent treasury act. L. S. of David Gilvers and Edward Patterson. 1 p. 1841 Pickens, F[rancis] W. Washington. To Martin Van Bu- AuG. 29 ren, Kinderhook. Political forecast; contrast between the present administration and Van Buren's; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1841 MoDuffie, Geo[rge.] Abbeville Mineral Springs, [S. C] Sept. 4 To Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook. His own illness and inability to accept the invitation of 1840 Aug. 20 1841 Aug. 21 1841 Aug. 22 1841 Aug. 28 PAPEES OP MARTIN VAN BUKEN 431 McDufBie, Geo[rge] — Continued. the New York Lyceum ; approval of Van Buren's administration; personal messages; etc. A. L. S. ip. 1841 [Van Buren, Martin]. Kinderhook. To the Ninth Ward Sept. 4 Convention, New York. Answering their letter of [Aug. 28]. A. Df. 8 p. . Printed; in the Wayne Sentinel, Oct. 6. 1841 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To the Ninth Ward Con- Sept. 11 vention, New York. Answering their letter of [Aug.] 28. . Printed; in the Wayne Seniinel, Oct. 6. 1841 V[an] B[uren], S[mith] T[hompson. Washington]. To Sept. 12 [Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook]. The poHtical and social situation in Washington; the Cabinet; disturbances in Congress; etc. A. L. S. 7 p. 1841 Dawson, Moses. Cincinnati. To Martin Van Buren, Sept. 22 [Kinderhook]. The political situation in Ohio; banking and currency reform; etc. A. L. S. 7 p. 1841 Chipp, Rodney A., and others. Kingston, [N. Y.] To Sept. 24 Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook. Invitation to a mass convention of the Hudson River counties at Kingston, Oct. 7, [1841]. 2 p. (With: Sickles to Van Buren, 1841, Sept. 27.) 1841 Democratic Convention of Middlesex County, [If. J.] [New Sept. 25 Brunswick, N. J.] Proceedings. Newspaper clipping. 1 column. (With: McChesney and others to Van Buren, 1841, Oct. 1.) 1841 Nicolson, John B. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Sept. 26 Kinderhook. A vacation in Virginia; unfortu- nate selections of secretaries for the Navy De- partment; grievance against [Badger]; personal matters; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1841 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Washington. To Martin Van Sept. 27 Buren, Kinderhook. The Tyler-Webster coali- tion; the political situation; danger of a fiscal agent; estimate of Smith Van Buren; personal matters; etc. A. L. S. 1841 Sickles, Nicholas. Kingston, [N. Y.] To M[artin] Van Sept. 27 Buren, Kinderhook. Transmitting a letter from a corresponding committee inviting him to at- tend a meeting of the Democracy of the river counties, Oct. 7, [1841]. A. L. S. 1 p. 432 LIBKAEY OF CONGKESS 1841 McChesney, Jos[eph], and others. New Brunswick, N. J. Oct. 1 To Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook. Transmit- ting proceedings of the Democratic Convention of Middlesex County, [Sept.] 25. Copy ? 1 p. 1841 [Van Buren, Martin]. Kinderhook. To [Eodney A. Chipp Oct. 2 and others, Eangston, N. Y.] Declining their in- vitation to the mass convention of the river counties for Oct. 7. A. Df. 4 p. (With: Sickles to Van Buren, 1841, Sept. 27). 1841 Wayne Sentinel. Palmyra, N. Y. v. XIX, no. 1, con- OcT. 6 taining the answers of Martin Van Buren (Sept. 4, 1841) and Andrew Jackson (Sept. 11, 1841) to letters transmitting the proceedings of the New York Ninth Ward Convention, [1841, Aug.] 24; etc. 4 p. 1841 Nicolson, John B. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Oct. 9 Kinderhook. The Cfldbe and the Intelligencer; Clay's opinion on the veto; Cushing's address to his constituents; Judge Tallmadge's reply to Judge Cowan's opinion on McLain's case; his own grievance against [Badger]; the President's view; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1841 Van Bnren, M[artin]. Kinderhook. To Andrew Jackson, Oct. 12 Nashville. Jackson's service to his friends; his own efforts auxiUary to Jackson's against a paper system; a plan to visit the Hermitage; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1841 Gilpin, H[enry] D[ilwood]. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Oct. 19 Buren, Kinderhook. Rejoicing over "the sober second thought of the people;" "the sub-treasury and Van Buren against the banks and Clay;" political forecast; personal matters; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1841 Davenport, WilHam, & Co. Liverpool. To John Van Oct. 20 Buren, Albany. Account for glassware sent to the President in June, 1839. L. S. (per John Everard). 1 p. 1841 Whitney, Amaziah. Albany, To M[artin] Van Buren, ^''^•21 (Kjnderhook]. Transmitting proceedings of a state convention of mechanics on the State's Prison monopoly. A. L. S. 1 p. PAPERS OP MABTIN VAN BUBBN 433 1841 Martin, J. L. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Oct. 22 Kinderhook. [John] Forsyth's death; his fam- ily's circumstances; efforts to be made to in- duce Georgians to pay off the mortgages on the estate; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1841 Kendall, Amos. Washington. To M[artin] Van Buren, Oct. 23 [Kinderhook]. A new trial of Stockton and Stokes V. Kendall; an interrogatory soon to come for Van Buren's deposition; Forsyth's death; disgust with Tyler; personal matters; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1841 Hastings, John. Salem, O. To Martin Van Buren, Kin- OcT. 23 derhook. Congratulations on the "sober second thought of the people" as shown in the elec- tions; the distribution bill; the local pohtical situation; etc.; transmitting speeches. A. L. S. 2 p. 1841 Wright, Silas, Jr. Canton. To Martin Van Buren, Oct. 25 [Kinderhook]. A promise of a visit to Linden- wald, if convenient; poHtical prospects; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1841 Fairfield, John. Saco, [Maine]. To M[artin] Van Buren, Oct. 25 Kinderhook. Thanks for suggestions ; election frauds in Maine; congratulations on "the sober second thought" shown in the elections; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1841 Allen, W[illiam]. ChilHcothe, [O.] To M[artin] Van Bu- OcT. 27 ren, [Ejnderhook]. "The sober second thought;" . Federalism ; pohtical forecast ; etc. A. L. 8. 4 p. 1841 Irish Emigrant Society, Robert Hogan, Pres. New York. Oct. 29 To Martin Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Thanks for a donation of $10. A. L. S. of Robert Hogan. Ip. 1841 Poinsett, J[oel] R[oberts]. Homestead, Greenville, [S. C] Oct. so To Martin Van Buren, Lindenwald, Kinderhook. The victorious elections and the disgraces of the last twelvemonth; speculative villainy in the Bureau of Indian Affairs; personal matters; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1841 [Van Buren, Martin. Kinderhook]. To . Answer Oct. to congratulations upon the result of the Mary- land elections. A. Df. 14 p. (P. 1-2, A. Df. of Martin Van Buren, Jr.) 40803°— 10 28 434 LIBBABY OF CONGRESS 1841 Nicolson, J[ohn] B. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Nov. 4 Enderhook. Gen. Scott's circular defining his platform; his mistake in beginning the campaign so early; the veto power; a Naval court-martial; personal gossip; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1841 Van Buren, M[artin]. Kinderhook. To A[ndrew] Jack- Nov. 9 son, [Hermitage]. The results of the New York election; his personal feelings; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1841 Dorr, Rob[er]t L. Dansville, [N. Y.] To M[artin] Van Nov. 10 Buren, Kinderhook. Sending the prospectus of a Democratic paper; his resignation of his Wash- ington office and his alleged mental derangement; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1841 Kendall, Amos. Washington. To M[artin] Van Buren, Nov. 11 Kinderhook. Inclosing the interrogatory for the Stockton and Stokes suit; comments; con- gratulations on the New York election; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1841 Buncombe, Charles. Rochester, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Nov. 11 Buren, Kinderhook. The late elections ; a plan for a banking system ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1841 [Van Buren, Martin]. Kinderhook. To [Amaziah Whit- Nov. 12 ney, Albany]. Answering Whitney's letter of [Oct. 21], sending the proceedings of the Me- chanics' Convention. A. Df. 2 p. . A. Df. 3 p. (Both with: Whitney to Van Buren, 1841, Oct. 21). 1841 Horn, Henry. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Buren, Nov. 13 [Kinderhook]. Signs of reaction; a campaign already begun; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. . Printed; in the NashmUe Union, 1842, Feb. 6. 1 column. 1841 Denison, Charles W. Norwich, Ct. To M[artin] Van Bu- ^°^- 1^ ren, Kinderhook. Inquiring as to the purpose of sending the Grampus to Norwich for the Amistad negroes; Van Buren's order, Jan. 9, 1840, and President [Tyler's], [Oct.] 8, [1841]; etc. A. L.S. 3 p. 1841 Democrats of Du Page County (111.) Naperville, [111.] Nov. [20] Resolutions passed at a meeting to celebrate the Democratic victory in the recent State elections. Copy. 3 p. (With: Bill and others to Van Buren, 1841, Nov. 23). PAPEES OF MAKTIN VAN BTJRBN 435 1841 Bill, Edmund B., and others. Naperville, HI. To Mar- Nov. 23 tin Van Buren, Kinderhook. Transmitting reso- lutions of ithe Democrats of Du Page County in a meeting of [Nov.] 20, to celebrate Democratic victory in the recent State elections. L. S. 1 p. 1841 Poinsett, J[oel] R[oberts]. Columbia, [S. C] To Martin Nov. 23 Van Buren, Lindenwald. Inclosing a paper read in the Legislature ; the poUtical complexion of South CaroKna ; the distribution act ; Forsyth's death; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1841 law, John. IndianapoHs. To Martin Van Buren, Kin- Nov. 23 derhook. "The sober second thought" of the people as shown in the recent elections; poUtical forecast; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1841 [Van Buren, Martin]. Banderhook. To . De- Nov. 24 clining an invitation to a dinner of the British residents in New York in honor of Lord Mor- peth. A. Df. 2 p. . Copy by Martin Van Buren, Jr. 2 p. 1841 Tracy, Albert H. Buffalo. To M[artin] Van Buren, Nov. 24 [Kinderhook]. Protesting for political reasons against Van Buren's touring the Southern states this winter. A. L. S. 2 p. 1841 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren, Nov. 25 Kinderhook. The senatorial position in Ten- nessee; victories in other states; the end of Clay; Scott's pretensions; Harrison's providen- tial death; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1841 [Van Bnren, Martin]. Kinderhook. To Henry Horn, Nov. 26 [Philadelphia]. Reply to his letter on the new campaign for the presidency. A. Df. 5 p. . Copy by Martin Van Buren, Jr. 8 p. . Printed; in the NasJiviUe Union, 1842, Feb. 6. 2 columns. 1841 Poinsett, J[oel] R[oberts]. Columbia, [S. C] To Martin Nov. 28 Van Buren, Kinderhook. PoUtical movements of Calhoun' s friends ; his influence in South Caro- Una; the impoUcy of putting up a Southern presidential candidate; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1841 O'Sullivan, J[ohn] L. New York. To M[artin] Van Bu- Nov. 29 ren, Kinderhook. Asking Van Buren's signa- ture to an inclosed memorial to the Legislature 436 LIBRARY OP CONGRESS O'SuUivan, J[ohn] L. — Continued. [for the abolition of capital punishment]; send- ing a second copy of the committee report, [Apr. 16, 1841]. A. L. S. 2 p. [1841 [Van Buren, Martin. Kinderhook]. To [Charles WJ Nov.?] Denison, [Norwich, Ct.] Answering Denison's inquiry of Nov. 16, 1841, as to the purpose of sending the Grampus into the harbor of New Ha- ven for the Amistad negroes. A. Df. 2 p. (With: Denison to Van Buren, 1841, Nov. 16). 1841 Inman, H[enry]. New York. To M[artin] Van Buren, Dec. 4 Kinderhook. Praise of Powers's bust of Van Bu- ren; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1841 Law, John. IndianapoHs. To Martin Van Buren, Kin- Dec. 10 derhook. A Democratic caucus in the Indiana Legislature [Dec. 8] indorsing Van Buren for the next presidential nomination. A. L. S. 2 p. 1841 Daniel, P[eter] V[ivian]. Spring Farm, near Richmond. Dec. 16 To Martin Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. The po- litical situation ; a visit of Governor Marcy; urg- ing Van Buren not to commit himself against ac- cepting the next nomination; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1841 Poinsett, J[oel] E[oberts]. White House, S. C. To Mar- Dec. 26 tin Van Buren, Lindenwald. Van Buren's ap- proaching visit; Calhoun; fanoily matters; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1841 [Van Buren, Martin. Kinderhook]. To [Edmund B. Bill [Dec.?] and others, NaperviUe, 111.] Thanks for the Du Page County resolutions. A. Df. 2 p. (With: Bill and others to Van Buren, 1841, Nov. 23). [1841?] Van Buren, Martin. [Kinderhook?] Contract with Mr. Marquatte for working the [Lindenwald] farm on shares. A. Df . 4 p. [1841?] Northeastern boundary. List of messages and papers rela- tive to the Northeastern boundary and the steamboat Caroline transmitted to the Senate and the House during Van BureH's administra- tion. 4 p. 1842 Anonymous. Harrisburg, [Pa.] To Benjamin Patton, Jr., ^^- ^ Pittsburg. On the pohtical situation, especially in Pennsylvania. Copy (extract). 2 p. (In: Patton. to Van Buren, 1842, Jan. 7. Writer's name withheld by Patton) . PAPERS OF MAETIN VAN BUEEN 437 Anonymous — Continued. . Copy (extract). (In: Helfenstein to Van Buren, 1842, Jan. 10). 1842 Linn, L[ewis] F[ields]. Washington. To M[artin] Van J-*^- 3 Buren, [Kinderhook]. Re-election; the Senate; the political situation; the inclement weather in November; family news; etc.; sending the pro- . ceedings of the Democratic members of the Mis- souri Legislature. A. L. S. 1 p. [1842] [Van Buren, Martin]. Kinderhook. To [John L.] O'Sul- Jan. 4 livan, [Albany ?] Thanks for a second copy of O'Sullivan's committee report on capital pun- ishment [Apr. 16, 1841]; refusal to memoriahze the Legislature on the subject ; etc. A. Df . 2 p. 1842 Penn, S[had S. ?], Jr. St. Louis. [To Martin Van Buren, J-^N. 4 Eanderhook]. Buchanan and Woodbury's prob- able championship of Calhoun; the danger to Van Buren in Benton's support; Benton's offi- ciousness in Missouri ; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. "Pri- vate." 1842 Patton, Benj[arQi]n, Jr. Pittsburg. To Martin Van Bu- Jan. 7 ren, Kinderhook. Communicating extracts from a letter on the poHtical situation, especially in Pennsylvania; Buchanan's attempts to discredit Patton; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1842 [Van Swearingen, ]. Lexington, Ky. To Martin Van Jan. 7 Buren, Kinderhook. A State convention to assemble at Frankfort [Jan. IQ]; political fore- cast; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. "Confidential." (Sig- nature torn away) . 1842 Gilpin, H[enry] D[ilwood]. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Jan. 8 Buren, Kinderhook. The meeting of [Jan. 7]; origin of the resolutions; letters received; Bu- chanan and the Senate; personal matters; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1842 Helfenstein, W[ilHa]m L. Dayton, [O.] To M[artin] Van Jan. 10 Buren, Kinderhook. The political situation in Ohio, local and national; etc.; including an ex- tract from a letter to Judge Patton, 1842, Jan. 1. A. L. S. 3 p. "Confidential." 1842 Wright, Silas, Jr., Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Jan. 12 [ECinderhook]. His own mistake in undertaking private legal business; Congressional apathy; history and prospects of Whig and Republican 438 LIBKAEY OF CONGRESS Wright, Silas, Jr. — Continued. action on the fiscal bill; the presidential candi- dacy of " the commander-in-chief," Clay, Tyler, and Benton; personal news and messages, etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1842 Edmonds, J[ohn] W. New York. To PMartin Van Buren, Jan. 13 Eanderhook]. The "Glentworth business"; Whig frauds and retribution; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1842 Flournoy, M. Fayette, Kentucky. To Martin Van Bu- Jan. 16 ren, Kinderhook. Asking Van Buren's opinion on the fiscal part of the last presidential message. A. L. S. 2 p. 1842 Wright, Silas, Jr. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Jan. 29 Kinderhook. The bankrupt law; [Nathan F.] Dixon's death; Clay; Buchanan; M[arcy]; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. "Private." 1842 West, Nath[anie]l. IndianapoHs. To [Martin] Van Bu- Jan. 30 ren, Kinderhook. On the pohtical situation in Indiana. A. L. S. 1 p. "Private." [1842 [Van Buren, Martin. Kinderhook]. "Funds and dis- Jan. ?] bursements for 1842." A. Df. 3 p. 1842 [Van Buren, Martin]. Kinderhook. To . Answer- Feb. 1 ing their inquiry of [Jan.] 27 as to his opinion on the repeal of the Legislative Union of England and Ireland. A. Df. of Martin Van Buren, Jr. 4 p. (Incomplete). 1842 Anderson, H[ugh] J. Belfast, [Maine]. To Martin Van F^B- 2 Buren, [Kinderhook]. "The sober second thought of the people"; Democracy in Maine; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1842 Walters, W[ima]m. Springfield, 111. To Martin Van Bu- Feb. 3 ren, Kinderhook. Transmitting a copy of the Illinois State Register containing Van Buren's letter to the citizens of Du Page County, [1841, Dec. ?], with editorial comments. A. L. S. 1 p. 1842 Marcy, W[illiam] L[earned]. Washington. To M[artin] F=i5-4 Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. The letter to Ellis shown to his Mexican colleagues; the work of the Commission; conditions in Washington and Al- bany; Adams's ' ' defence " ; Van Buren's journey South; the unusually warm weather; etc. (A. L. S. 2 p. PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 439 [1842?] Hunter, John. [Albany]. To Martin Van Buren, Kinder- Feb. 4 hook. Nominations for State officers in last night's caucus; lack of opportunity "to intro- duce the name of my young friend" [John Van Buren?]; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1842 Nashville Union. Reprint from the New York Plebeian of Feb. 6 the correspondence between Henry Horn, 1841, Nov. 13, and Van Buren, 1841, Nov. 26, with the Plebeian's editorial comment. Chpping. 2 columns. 1842 McClellan, Rob[er]t. Washington. To M[artin] Van Bu- Feb. 6 ren, [Kinderhook]. Adams's "defence" and the disorder in the House; speculation in Treasury notes; Senate debate on Clay's veto amend- ments; bills before the House; the next candi- date for the presidency; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1842 Van Bnren, M[artin]. Kinderhook. To Andrew Jackson, Feb. 7 Nashville. His journey to South CaroUna and the Hermitage; the poUtical problem in New York; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1842 Pickens, F[rancis] W. House of Representatives, [Wash- Fbb. 9 ington]. To Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook. Invitation to visit him in South Carolina; confu- sion in poMtical and governmental affairs; Wright's speech on the disposal of money refused by South Carohna and Alabama under the distri- bution act; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. Paige, A[lonzo] C. Albany. To M[artin] Van Buren, Kinderhook. On the Virginia^New York con- troversy and the duty of the present Legislature. A. L. S. 3 p. V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. New York. To A[lonzo] C. Paige, [Albany]. Answering Paige's request for advice, Feb. 17. Copy by Martin Van Buren, Jr. 4 p. "Private." Bancroft, George. Boston. To Martin Van Buren, Kin- derhook. Sending a document [the Irish repeal letter]; Webster's position in, the Cabinet; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. (Printed: Mass, Hist. Soc, Pro- ceedings, V, 42, p. 391). 1842 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren, Feb. 22 Statesburgh, Sumter Dist., S. C. Advice as to his route; the Mississippi boats from New Or- 1842 Feb. 17 1842 Feb. 21 1842 Feb. 21 440 f LIBRARY OF CONGRESS Jackson, Andrew — Continued. leans; a stop at Memphis; the progress of the people's awakening; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1842 Patton, Benj[ami]n, and others. Pittsburg. To Martin Mar. 8 Van Buren, Hermitage. Invitation to visit Pittsburg on his way home. L. S. 3 p. 1842 Slidell, John. New Orleans. To Martin Van Buren, Mar. 10 Statesburg, S. C. Asking Van Buren's views as to a public Democratic demonstration on his passage through New Orleans. A. L. S. 2 p. [1842? Montreal [Canada] Transcript. See : Anonymous to Blair, Mar.] 16 [1842 ? Mar. 31]. [1842? The New Era. Editorial: "The British position"; in- Mar. 21] eluding an extract from a despatch of Lord Aberdeen to the American minister in London, 1828; reprinted with editorial notes, from the Montreal Transcript [1842? Mar.] 16. (With an anonymous letter to F. P. Blair, [1842 ? Mar. 31].) 1842 Van Buren, M[artin]. High Hills of Santee, [S. C] To Mab. 26 Andrew Jackson, Nashville. Leaving today for the Hermitage; the route; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. [1842? Anonymous. [Pittsburg, Pa.] To F[rancis] P[reston] Mar. 31] Blair, Washington. The strategic importance of the disputed Northeastern frontier strip; in- closing an editorial, "The British Position," from the New Era, Mar. 21, including a reprint from the Montreal Transcript, [Mar.] 16. 5 p. 1842 Wright, Silas, Jr. Washington. To Martin Van Buren Apr. 2 Nashville. Clay's farewell speech [Mar. 31] and his aspirations, etc.; Crittenden's impatience; B[enton's] health; " a flourish in the House . . . with Giddin[g]s of Ohio;" passage of the tax bill in New York; the Vice-presidents' franking bill; Smith Van Buren's marriage ; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. [1842] Chronicle and Old Dominion. Norfolk and Portsmouth. Apr. 13 Clippings, including a reprint from the Lynch- burg Republican, announcing Calhoun and Wright for president and vice-president. (With: Benton to Van Buren, 1842, Apr. 17). 1842 Benton, Thomas H[art]. Senate Chamber, [Washington]. ^^- ^* To [Martin Van Buren, Hermitage]. Advice aa to the trip up the Mississippi; the triumph of Jackson's principles; the Russian Minister's din- PAPEKS OF MABTIN VAN BUEEN 441 Benton, Thomas H[art] — Continued. ner to the Special Minister from Great Britain; Clay's despondency; unsavoury political and so- cial conditions; etc. A. L. S. 7 p. 1842 B[enton, Thomas Hart]. Washington. To [Martin Van ■Aj-b. 17 Buren, Hermitage]. The precipitation of the "intrigue" in favor of Calhoun's nomination ex- cited by Van Buren's Southern tour; etc.; in- closing newspaper clippings announcing Calhoun and Wright for president and vice-president. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private." 1842 Daily Free Trader, Natchez, Miss. Editorial on Van Aph. 19 Buren's visit to Gen. Jackson at the Hermitage. CUpping. 1 column. 1842 lowe, B. M., and others. Huntsville, [Ala.] To Martin Apb. 26 Van Buren, Nashville. Invitation to visit Hunts- ville. L. S. 2 p. 1842 Dew, John H., and others. Columbia, [Tenn.] To Mar- Aph. 27 tin Van Buren, Nashville. Invitation to visit Maury County. L. S. 2 p. 1842 Nashville Union. Clipping containing notices of Van Bu- Aph. 28 ren's reception at Nashville, [Apr. 25], his visit to the Hermitage; etc. 4 columns. 1842 Van Buren, Martin. Hermitage. To B. M. Lowe and Mat 1 others, Huntsville, [Ala.] Dechning their invi- tation to visit HuntsviUe. A. Df . 3 p. (With: Lowe and others to Van Buren, 1842, Apr. 26). [1842 [Van Buren, Martin]. Note of probable expenses, May 1, MayI?] 1842-Jan. 1, 1843. A. Df. 2 p. 1842 [Van Buren, Martin]. Hermitage. To [John H. Dew and Mat 2 others, Columbia, Tenn.] Answering their invi- tation to visit Maury County. A. Df. of James Kirke Paulding. 1 p. (With: Dew and others to Van Buren, 1842, Apr. 27). 1842 Rowan, John, and others. Louisville, [Ky.] To Martin Mat [17] Van Buren, Lexington, [Ky.] Invitation to a reception and public dinner in Louisville. L. S. 3 p. . L. S. 3 p. (Addressed to St. Louis, Mo.) [1842 [Van Buren, Martin. Lexington, Ky.] Reply to the May 20] address of welcome. A. Df. 3 p. 442 LIBBABY OF COKGBESS 1842 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lexington, [Ky.] To [John Rowan May 25 and others, Louisville, Ky.] Answering their invitation [May 17] to a reception and public dinner. A. Df. 2 p. (With: Eowan and others to Van Buren, 1842, May 17). 1842 Van Buren, M[artin]. White Sulphur, [Ky.] To Andrew May 27 Jackson, Hermitage. The reception at Lexing- ton and visit to Clay; success in avoiding heart- burnings; about to leave for Frankfort; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1842 B[enton, Thomas Hart]. Senate Chamber, [Washington], June 3 To Martin Van Buren, St. Louis. Advice as to his route; the pohtical effect of the Western tour; conditions in Washington; the Administra- tion; Webster, Lord Ashburton, and the bound- ary question; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. 1842 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren, June 3 Columbus, O. [forwarded to IndianapoHs]. Grati- fication at greetings given to Van Buren; his own ill-health and inability to accompany him to Columbus ; his wish for Van Buren to reply to invitations; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. [1842? [Cincinnati?] Naturalized German citizens. To Martin Van June 3?] Buren. Address on his departure. 2 p. 1842 Anonymous. Xenia, [O.] To Martin Van Buren, [Colum- JxJNB 4 bus, O. ?] Sending an article of R. D. Fornan [1832, Feb. ?] on Van Buren's rejection as minister to England. 1 p. (Inclosure, copy, 3 p.) 1842 Poinsett, J[oel] R[oberts]. Washington. To Martin Van J^N^ 5 Buren, St. Louis. Pohtical gossip; Calhoun's and Buchanan's presidential aspirations; the Devil's temptation of Wright and Woodbury; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1842 Benton, Thomas H[art]. Senate Chamber, Washington. •f^NE 8 To Martin Van Buren, St. Louis. Advice as to his route; the pohtical effect of the Western tour; conditions in Washington; the revenue; the com- promise; a new tariff; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1842 Wilkes, Charles. New York. To Martin Van Buren, ^^^^ ^° [Indianapolis ?] Asking a statement in regard to the mode of his appointment to the command of the Exploring Squadron, August, 1838. A. L. S. 2 p. PAPEKS OF MAETIN VAN BTJEEN 443 [1842 Davis, John. [Davisville, Pa.] To the Committee of Ar- JuNE ?] rangements, Philadelphia. Answering an invi- tation to a dinner in Philadelphia, July 4. News- paper cUpping, headed "Democratic Doctrines." (With: Davis to Van Buren, 1842, Nov. 16). 1842 law, John. Vincennes, [Indiana]. To Martin Van Bu- JuLT 13 ren, Eanderhook. Col. R. M. Johnson's poUtical ambitions; the activity of Johnson and his fol- lowers in the West, especially Indiana; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. "Private." (Newspaper chpping appended) . 1842 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To [Charles Wilkes, July 22 Washington]. Answering Wilkes's request [1842, June] 10, for a statement as to Wilkes's appoint- ment to the command of the Exploring Squad- ron. A. Df. 2 p. (With: Wilkes to Van Bu- ren, 1842, June 10). 1842 McClellan, Rob[er]t. Washington. To M[artin] Van Bu- JtrLT24 ren, [Kinderhook]. Van Buren's tour; condi- tions in Washington; the tariff bill "with the land claim in;" the Boundary Treaty; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1842 Simpson, Henry. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Buren, July 30 Kinderhook. Asking a loan of $500 to start a new penny daily, the Democratic Expositor, as a Van Buren organ; the efforts of Buchanan's friends in Pennsylvania; Benton's influence; etc. . A. L. S. 2 p. "Private." 1842 Van Bnren, M[artin]. Eanderhook. To Andrew Jackson, JttltSO NashviUe. His arrival at home; general impres- sion of his journey; his farm and crops; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1842 IngersoU, C[harles] J[ared]. Washington. To Martin July 31 Van Buren, Kinderhook. The significance of Van Buren's tour; conditions in Washington; the tariff; the political significance of the land clause; the Webster-Ashburton treaty; the Ad- ministration; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1842 Wright, Silas, Jr. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Aug. 2 Kinderhook. Van Buren's tour; talk in Wash- ington; the visit to Detroit; prospects for ad- journment ; plans for a conference with Van Bu- ren and Flagg [on New York pohtics]; Judge De- 444 bIBEAEY OF CONGBESS Wright, Silas, Jr. — Continued. vers's [?] claim; efforts in behalf of Dr. Van Schaack ; the epidemic in St. Lawrence and Ver- mont; personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1842 linn, L[ewis] F[ields]. Senate Chamber, [Washington]. Aug. 3 To Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook. The tour; conditions in Washington; Archer, the Whigs, and the land portion of the tariff bill; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1842 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To [John C. McLe- AuG. 4 ware, Fort Pickering, Tenn.?] Accepting the trus- teeship of a proposed monument to [Andrew Jackson]; answering McLeware to Van Buren, [Apr. 22, 1842]. A. Df. of Martin Van Buren, Jr. 3 p. 1842 Dexter, S[imon] Newton. Whitesboro, [N. Y.] To Mar- Atjg. 9 tin Van Buren, Banderhook. Disavowing knowledge of a communication in the New York American. A. L. S. 1 p. 1842 Wright, Silas, Jr. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Atro. 12 [Kinderhook]. The Webster-Ashburton treaty; Col. Hickey's promise to send documents and copies'; plans for a conference with Van Buren and Flagg; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. "Strictly pri- vate." 1842 McClellan, Rob[er]t. House of Representatives, [Wash- Atjg. 14 ington]. To [Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook], Whig perplexity since "veto no. 4"; the tariff; Adams's report; a pohtical forecast; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1842 B[enton, Thomas Hart]. Senate Chamber, [Washington]. Aug. 16 To [Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook]. Sending his speech in answer to Calhoun's attack on the tariff of 1828; the poUtics involved; Wright's conference with Van Buren; the next presidential candidate; McKay for the next Speaker; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1842 Wright, Silas, Jr. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Aug. 17 [Kinderhook]. Sending documents collected by Hickey; the adjournment; the conference with Van Buren ordered by Benton; the Treaty; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUBEN 445 1842 Eowles, W. P. Pulaski, Tenn. To M[artin] Van Buren, ■^^°- 17 [Kinderhook]. Advice as to literature and or- ganization needed to counteract the effect of the false and libelous lives of Van Buren, etc., now in circulation; state politics; a political forecast; thanks for geological reports of New York; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1842 Hammond, Jabez D[elano]. Cherry Valley, [N. Y.] To A-UG. 21 Martin Van Buren, Lindenwald. Thanks for the correction of errors in the [Political History of the State of New York] ; authorities for the state- ments in question; his own effort to be impar- tial; Judge Spencer's and Charles A. Clinton's feehng; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1842 McClellan, R[obert]. House of Representatives, [Washing- AtTG. 23 ton]. To Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook. The tariff bill passed in the House; the poKtical danger in the Clay movement to keep the question open; various views; "pairing-off"; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1842 Wright, Silas, Jr. Senate Chamber, [Washington]. To Aug. 29 Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook. Setting a date for the conference at Kinderhook with Van Bu- ren and Flagg; Wright's vote [on the Treaty, Aug. 26]; the Globe's account; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1842 Vanderpoel, A[ugustus]. New York. To Martin Van Aug. 29 Buren, Kinderhook. The movements and in- fluence of the Calhoun clique in New York; the press; Vanderpoel's article in the EveniTig Post of the day, signed "Anti-New Nation;" Sedg- wick's article; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1842 Walker, R[obert] J. Washington. To Martin Van Bu- AtJG. 31 ren, Kinderhook. Retrospect of the session just closing; speech on the McLeod case; sending a copy of his own argument before the Supreme Court answering Webster, Jones, and Clay on the power of Congress to prohibit interstate importation of slaves; personal matters; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1842 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Washington. To Martin Van Sept, 4 Buren, Kinderhook. The "confusion of parties" at the close of "our long parliament" ; retrospect 446 LIBKAKY OF CONGEESS Blair, F[raiicis] P[restoii] — Continued. of the session; Calhoun's aspirations and the best way to manage him; personal news and messages; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. 1842 Overfield, WiUiam, and others. Danville, Pa. To Martin Sept. 7 Van Buren, Kinderhook. Invitation to a cele- bration of the battle of the Thames, Oct. 5, at Danville.- Printed. 1 p. 1842 West, Nath[anie]l. Indianapolis. To [Martin] Van Bu- Sept. 11 ren, Kinderhook. His own political record; pre- diction as to the next election in Indiana; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private." 1842 Wallace, E. Warrenton, Va. To M[artin] Van Buren, Sept. 12 [Kinderhook]. Urging a denial or explanation of Van Buren's alleged letter to the Missouri Legislature declining a nomination; sending the Kentucky Gazette — Extra, presenting Johnson's pretensions; the activity of Buchanan's and Johnson's friends; the votes of Wright and the Eepresentatives from the Kinderhook district on the tariff bill; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1842 Poinsett, J[oel] E[oberts]. Washington. To [Martin Van Sept. 13 Buren, Kinderhook]. Calhoun's political ac- tivity; Woodbury's alliance with him; Van Bu- ren's letter to the Missouri Legislature and his al- leged expression in favor of Calhoun's candidacy; - Benton's views; personal matters; etc.; inclos- ing a letter of Mrs. Poinsett to Mrs. [Abraham] Van Buren. A. L. S. 6 p. 1842 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren, Sept. 15 [Kinderhook]. His own health and Van Buren's journey; the treaty with Great Britain charac- terized; Tyler leadership of the majority; his own hope that Van Buren will again be president ; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1842 Gilpin, H[enry] D[ilwood]. Philadelphia. To Martin Sept. 15 Van Buren, Lindenwald. His safe return from a visit to Lindenwald; sending newspapers report- ing the Peel-Palmerston debate at the close of Parhament and the Eoberts-Tyler correspond- ence; Tyler's proffers of cabinet positions to Muhlenberg and Stevenson; a letter of Eush [Atticus] replying to a letter [from Anderson], PAPERS OP MARTIN VAN BURBN 447 Gilpin, H[enry] D [11 wood] — Continued. Harrisburg, urging him to advocate Cass's nom- ination; the National Convention; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1842 [Van Buren, Martin]. Kinderhook. To [William Over- Sept. 19 field and others, Danville, Pa.] Declining their invitation to an anniversary celebration of the Battle of the Thames, Oct. 5. A. Df. 1 p. (With: Overfield and others to Van Buren, 1842, Sept. 7). 1842 Bleecker, H[armanus]. The Hague. To Martin Van Bu- Sept. 27 ren, [Kinderhook]. Congratulations on Smith [Van Buren's] marriage; the Western tour; his own travels in Europe and his marriage; the Huygens family ; personal messages ; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1842 Throop, E[nos] T[hompson]. Paris. To Martin Van Bu- Sept. 27 ren, Kinderhook. Cass's recall and intrigues for the presidency; his relations with Niles, Tyler, and Marcy; Van Buren's tour; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1842 Bancroft, George. Boston. To Martin Van Buren, Kin- Sept. 28 derhook. PoHtical intrigues in New England; Calhoun's weakness with the people; a forecast of Webster's speech; his ambition and necessities; good prospects of success in the election; the British Treaty; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. (Printed: Mass. Hist. Soc, Proceedings, v. 42, p. 391-3). [1842 Wallace, Rob[er]t. Longwood, near Covington, Ky. To Sept. 30] M[artin] Van Buren, Kinderhook. Urging Van Buren's candidacy for the presidential nomina- tion. A. L. S. 2 p. 1842 Poinsett, J[oel] E[oberts]. The Homestead, Greenville, Oct. 7 S. C. To Martin Van Buren, Lindenwald. Po- litical conditions in Western Virginia and South Carolina; Calhoun's political activity; personal news and messages; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1842 West, Nath[anie]l. IndianapoHs. To Martin Van Buren, Oct. 12 Kinderhook. The political effect of Clay's visit to Indianapolis; its contrast with Van Buren's visit; the Ohio elections and their influence, especially in Indiana; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 448 lilBEAKY OF CONGEBSS 1842 Fairfield, John. Saco, [Me.] To M[artin] Van Buren, Oct. 15 Kinderhook. His own speech at the celebration of the Battle of the Thames; poUtical leanings in Maine; the elections; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. "Pri- vate." 1842 Van Buren, M[artin]. Lindenwald. To Andrew Jackson, Oct. 19 Nashville. Approval of Jackson's views of the British Treaty; a favorable political outlook and an honest election law; New York politics quiet; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1842 Throop, Enos Thompson. Paris. To Martin Van Buren, Oct. 28 Albany [forwarded to Kinderhook]. Cass's de- parture; his views; Guizot's opinion of the Webster- Ashburton Treaty; the farewell dinner; the address; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1842 Hastings, John. Salem, O. To Martin Van Buren, Kin- Nov. 1 derhook. Democratic victory in the Ohio elec- tions; congratulations. A. L. S. 2 p. 1842 law, John. Vincennes. To Martin Van Buren, Kinder- Nov. 3 hook. Proffitt's quarrel with the Whigs; pos- sible usefulness to the Democrats; his letter on the history of the Whig party in Indiana; the Ohio elections; Van Buren's supposed Catholic tendencies; his own autograph letter from the Pope thanking him for an address before the Historical and Antiquarian Society; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1842 Gilpin, H[enry] D[ilwood]. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Nov. 14 Buren, Lindenwald. The elections in New York and Delaware ; the relative strength of Van Bu- ren, Buchanan, and Calhoun in Pennsylvania; the Globe's treatment of Tylerism; an invitation to visit him; personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1842 Dawson, Moses. Cincinnati. To M[artin] Van Buren, Nov. 15 [Kinderhook]. The repubUcation of Benton's letter to Dawson, 1840, Dec, approving his an- nouncement for Van Buren as a candidate in 1844; efforts with the Ohio press; a Johnson meeting; etc.; sending newspaper inclosures. A. L. S. 2 p. 1842 Medary, S[amuel]. Columbus, [O.] To Martin Van Bu- ^°^- ^^ ren, Kinderhook. The New York, Indiana, and Ohio elections; election frauds; hopes for Massa- PAPERS OF MAETIN VAN BUKEN 449 Medary, S[amuel] — Continued. chusetts; the situation in Ohio; the relative strength of the candidates; the Globe's "late move;" the Ohio press; the political effect of Van Buren's tour; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1842 Davis, John. Davisville, [Pa.] To Martin Van Buren, Nov. 16 Kinderhook. The New York elections; Penn- sylvania pohtics; etc. ; inclosing a chpping print- ing his letter to the Philadelphia committee of arrangements for a celebration on July 4. A. L. S. 2 p. 1842 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren, Nov. 22 [Kinderhook]. Clay's political career ended; claims made for Calhoun; his own belief that the Convention will take Van Buren; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. "Confidential." 1842 Balch, Alfred. Nashville. To [Martin Van Buren, Kin- Nov. 22 derhook]. Impressions of the political situation in Tennessee and in the six states visited since parting from Van Buren in Cincinnati ; the New York elections; hopes for his own part in the presidential contest; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1842 G[ilpin], H[enry] D[ilwood]. Philadelphia. To Martin Nov. 23 Van Buren, Kinderhook. Niles's letter to Dal- las urging support of Cass ; the attitude of Dallas and Kush; Porter's maneuvers; activity in favor of Buchanan and of Van Buren; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1842 Bancroft, Geo[rge]. Boston. To Martin Van Buren, Nov. 23 Kinderhook. Cass maneuvers in Massachusetts ; Woodbury and the State campaign; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. (Printed: Mass. Hist. Soc, Proceedings, V. 42, p. 394-5). 1842 Hammond, Jabez D[elano]. Cherry Valley, [N. Y.] To Nov. 24 Martin Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Sending a paper printing the address of the Abolitionists to the people of Massachusetts; the significance of the slavery agitation; the proposed amendment to the Constitution abolishing slavery with com- pensation to the owners. A. L. S. 2 p. (Clip- ping appended). 40803°— 10 2Q 450 LIBEAEY OF CONGRESS 1842 Gilpin, H[enry] D[ilwood]. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Nov. 25 Buren, Lindenwald. The Van Buren meeting [Nov. 24]; careful handling of the movement; sending a Harrisburg extra on the Cass meeting; Buchanan and Van Buren the only candidates seriously considered; etc. A. L. Ss 2 p. 1842 Potter, Elisha K. Kingston, E,. I. To Martin Van Bu- Nov. 30 ren, Kinderhook. Sending a copy of the re- cently adopted State Constitution of Rhode Island; comments on the suffrage restrictions; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1842 Kendall, Amos. [Washington]. To F[rancis] P[reston] Nov. 30 Blair, [Washington]. His own literary and edi- torial work; the Life of Jackson; his financial embarrassment ; complaints of unkind treatment from Blair. Copy. 2 p. [1842 R[ives], J[ohn] C. [Washington]. "Memorandum [of bet. Nov. 30 Amos Kendall's receipts from the Olohe] for Mr. and Dec. 12] gjair to answer Mr. Kendall." A. D. S. 13 p. 1842 Hammond, Jabez D[elano]. Albany. To M[artin] Van Dec. 2 Buren, [Kinderhook]. Inquiry as to a portrait of Van Buren for the Political History of the State of New York; an estimate of the work; etc, A. L. S. 2 p. (1840 is probably meant, the date of the first copyright entry for v. 1 being Dec. 3, 1841). 1842 Beaumont, A[ndrew]. Wilkes Barre, [Pa.] To M[artin] Deo. 5 Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. The unfortunate political influence of the Harrisburg press; the need of a Democratic paper there; the Republi- can Farmer; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1842 Kendall, Amos. Washington. To M[artin] Van Buren, Deo. 7 [Kinderhook]. The Globe's intemperate attacks upon the Administration; Kendall's difficulties; the Stockton and Stokes judgment and Ken- dall's appeal to the Supreme Court ; etc. ; asking for material for his biography of Gen. Jackson. A. L. S. 3 p. 1842 "Democrats." Communication urging the support by New ^^"•^ Jersey of Van Buren for the next presidential nomination. Clipping from : EmporiUm and True American, Trenton, N. J., 1842, Dec. 13. PAPERS OP MARTIN VAN BUKEN 451 [1842 [Van Buren, Martin. Kinderhook]. On New York c. Dec. 7] finances and internal improvements. A. Df . 13 p. [Suggestions for Gov. Bouck's message of Jan. 3, 1843; see Marcy to Van Buren, 1842, Dec. 10]. . A. Df. 3 p. (With: Hume to Van Buren, 1841, Mar. 22; incomplete). 1842 Polk, James K[nox]. Columbia, Tenn. To M[artin] Van Dec. 8 Buren, Kinderhook. The Democratic victories in New York, Ohio, etc.; possibilities in Tennes- see; his own predicted nomination for Governor in the Spring; the hardships of a political canvass in Tennessee; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1842 Bancroft, George. Boston. To M[artin] Van Buren, Dec. 9 [Kinderhook]. Democratic success in Massachu- setts; Cass's visit; his quarrel with Webster; a warning against E.. M. Johnson; prospects for 1844 ; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. (Printed : Mass. Hist. Soc, Proceedings, v. 42, p. 395-6). 1842 Marcy, W[illiam] L[earned]. Albany. To [Martin Van Dec. 10 Buren, Kinderhook]. Acknowledging the re- ceipt of Van Buren's letter to J[ohn] V[^] B[u- ren] inclosing suggestions for Governor Bouck's message; doubts as to the possibiHty of finding a place for it; [Niles's] suggestions to Marcy to work for a place in Cass's cabinet; plans; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1842 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Washington. To Amos Ken- Dec. 12 dall, [Washington]. Their past relations, per- sonal and editorial; aid rendered by himself to Kendall; the Stockton and Stokes judgment; Kendall's confinement to prison bounds; etc.; answering Kendall to Blair, [1842, Nov. 30]. Copy. 10 p. (With Kendall to Blair, 1842, Nov. 30). 1842 Boyce, W[illia]m H., and others. Philadelphia. To Mar- Dec. 12 tin Van Bvren, [Kinderhook]. Announcing a meeting of the Van Buren Democrats of Phila- delphia Qty and County on Jan. 7, [1843]. L. S. 3 p. 1842 Kintzing, W[illia]m F. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Dec. 13 Buren, Kinderhook. Transmitting the an- nouncement by William H. Boyce and others [Dec. 12, 1842] of the Philadelphia Van Buren 452 LIBKAEY OF CONGEESS Kintzing, W[illia]m F.-Continued. Democrats' meeting for [Jan. 7, 1843J. A. ii. b. 1 p. (With: Boyce and others to Van Buren, 1842, Dec. 12). 1842 Gilpin, H[enry] D[ilwood]. Philadelphia. To [Martin Dec. 14 Van Buren, Kinderhook]. Pennsylvania poli- tics; the Van Buren meeting set for [Jan. 7, 1843]; the Buchanan meeting for Jan. 8; Cass's weak- ness; IngersoU's philosophy; Woodbury's reti- cence; Benton's speech on the British Treaty; news from Louisiana; personal matters and mes- sages; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1842 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren, Dec. 15 Kinderhook. Why his letter of November was not mailed; his own opposition to Calhoun and his belief that the Convention will take Van Bu- ren; his eyesight failing; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1842 Letcher, John. Lexington, Va. To [Thomas Hart Ben- Deo. 15 ton, Washington]. Local and national politics; Kitchie's predilections; Van Buren's strength and Calhoun's weakness; the importance of keeping 41 lawyers out of the National Convention; per- sonal messages; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1842 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Washington. To Martin Van Dec. 16 Buren, Kinderhook. Transmitting his corre- spondence with Amos Kendall [Nov. 30-Dec. 12]; Kendall's maneuvers to secure the pubUc print- ing; Cass's letter to Dickinson; Holmes of South Carolina on Calhoun and Clay; Benton's speech on the Treaty; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1842 Kendall, Amos. [Washington]. To [Francis Preston Dec. 16 Blair, Washington]. Answering Blair to Ken- dall, 1842, Dec. 12. Copy. 5 p. 1842 Kendall, Amos. [Washington]. To J[ohn] C. Rives, Dec. 17 [Washington]. Blair's misconstruction of Ken- dall's letter [Nov. 30, 1842]; asldng a copy of Rives's statement to Blair of Kendall's receipts from the Ghhe. Copy. 1 p. 1842 Wright, Silas, Jr. Washington. To F[rancis] P[reston] Deo. 19 Blair, [Washington]. Inclosing two letters; de- fending Kendall's motives in his letter; advice as to the Globe's attitude toward the Adminis- tration and the Whigs; sufferings at the hand of ofSce-seekers; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. "Private." PAPEES OF MAETIN VAN BTJEEN 453 1842 Davezac, Auguste. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Dec. 20 Eanderhook. Impressions of the political situar tion in Philadelphia ; address at the Philadelphia meeting, [Jan. 7]; inclosing a letter; personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1842 Rives, John C. Globe Office, Washington. To Amos Dec. 21 Kendall, Washington. Statement made to Fran- cis Preston Blair of Kendall's indebtedness to the Globe; replies to Kendall's charges against • Blair; answering Kendall to Rives, [1842, Dec] 17. Copy. 15 p. 1842 Benton, Thomas H[art]. Washington. To [Martin] Van Dec. 22 Buren, [Kinderhook]. Transmitting a request of the Missouri Legislature and a letter from John Letcher [Dec. 15]; Brown's defeat. A. L. S. Ip. 1842 Wright, Silas, Jr. Washington. To [Martin Van Buren, Dec. 23 Kinderhook]. The Kendall-Blair controversy; his own advice to Blair; Kendall's difficulties and plans; etc.; inclosing a letter from Kendall. A. L. S. 2 p. "Strictly private." 1842 [Van Buren, Martin]. Kinderhook. To [William H. Dec. 23 Boyce and others, Philadelphia]. Answering their announcement of the Philadelphia meet- ing; [Jan. 7, 1843]. Df. 6 p. (P. 1-4, A. Df. of Martin Van Buren, Jr. ; p. 5-6, of Martin Van Buren. With : Boyce and others to Van Buren, 1842, Dec. 12). 1842 Blair, F[rancis] P[restori]. Washington. To Amos Ken- Dec. 24 dall, [Washington]. Answering Kendall's letter of Dec. 16. Copy. 10 p. 1842 Davis, Ch[arles] Aug[ustu]s. New York. To Martin Van Dec. 31 Buren, Kinderhook. Transmitting a form of "An Act authorizing the Secretary of the Treas- ury to borrow a sum of money, not exceeding fifteen milHons of dollars, and to adopt an equal amount of currency, which shall be receivable in payment of government dues, without loss or detriment to the Treasury." A. L. S. 1 p. (In- closure, 2 p., printed) . 1842 Simpson, John. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Buren, Dec. 31 [Kinderhook]. Labors in the preparatory com- mittees for the meeting of Jan. 7 ; the tariff reso- lution prepared for presentation; Benton's let- 454 LIBEAEY OF CONGRESS Simpson, John — Continued. ter; the trial of the New York cases of seizure in the United States District Court; prospects for the meeting; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1842 Brown, B[edford]. Ealeigh, N. C. To Martin Van Buren, Dec. 31 Eanderhook. Explaining his repetition of a re- mark of Van Buren's in reference to R. M. Saunders's ideas of his own importance; Van Buren's strength and Calhoun's weakness in North Carolina ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. * 1842 Gooch, R. B. Washington. To Auguste Davezac, [New Deo. York]. Apology for delay in answering, etc., Davezac's letter, Oct. 16; regret at Davezac's missing the nomination for the New York Legisla- ture; reporting for Blair; the New York election; Southern opposition to Van Buren for the pro- tectionist' leanings imputed to him by the Cal- houn party; Ritchie for vice-president; Congress, Adams, slavery, and the South; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. [1842?] [Van Buren, Martin, Jr.] Synopsis of Hamxnond's Po- litical History of the State of New York, chapters 1-34. A. Df. 160 p. (Incomplete). [1842?] [Trist. Nicholas Phihp]. Notes in regard to the Presidents' exercise of the veto power, 1789-1821. A. Df. 2 p. 1843 B[enton, Thomas Hart. Washington]. To [Martin] Van Jan. 1 Buren, [Kinderhook]. As to his own letter for the Philadelphia meeting [Jan. 7] ; sending news of a pohtical meeting in Jefferson City; Calhoun- 'Johnson activity in Missouri; Cass, the Treaty, and the presidency; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1843 Kendall, Amos. [Washington]. To J[ohn] C. Rives, Jan. 3 [Washington]. Aclaiowledging Rives to Ken- dall, [Dec] 21, [1842]; promising an answer later. Copy. 1 p. 1843 Kendall, Amos. Washington. To M[artin] Van Buren, ^'^T^-^ [Kinderhook]. The Kendall-Blair controversy; its political source; Calhoun's activity and Van Buren's strength; General Jackson's feeble health and mental activity; the arrangement of his papers; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BTJREN 455 1843 Rives John C. Wasliington. To Amos Kendall, near Jan. 4 Washington. Answering Kendall to Rives, [1843, Jan.] 3; insisting upon an inunediate an- swer to a part of it, and an investigation of the Globe's accounts. Copy. 1 p. (With: Ken- dall to Rives, 1842, Jan. 3). 1843 Van Buren, M[artin]. Kinderhook. To WplHam] G. Jan. 4 Minor, [Jefferson City, Mo.] Answering Minor to Van Buren, [1842, Dec] and Minor and Whipple to Van Buren, [1842, Dec], in regard to proceedings of the Democratic members of the Missouri Legislature; inquiries previously answered in Van Buren's printed letter to Henry Horn [1841, Nov. 26]. A. Df. 2 p. 1843 Van Buren, M[artin]. Kinderhook. To Andrew Jackson, Jan. 5 Nashville. The impossibihty of shaking his con- fidence in Jackson; the question of the presidency; his own plans for the winter; interest in his farm; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1843 Poinsett, J[oel] R[oberts]. White House, Pee Dee, [S. C] Jan. 6 To Martin Van Buren, Lindenwald. Thanks for a pamphlet and patent; agricultural experi- ments; crops; the political situation; Calhoun and the senatorial elections in North and South Carohna; personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1843 Kendall, Amos. Washington. To J[ohn] C. Rives, Jan. 6 [Washington]. Answering Rives to Kendall, [1843, Jan.] 4; continuing the Blair-Kendall con- troversy. Copy. 1 p. 1843 Rives, John C. Washington. To Amos Kendall, near Jan. 7 Washington. Answering Kendall to Rives, [1843, Jan. 6]. Copy. 2 p. 1843 Davezac, Auguste. Philadelphia. To [Martin Van Bu- Jan. 8 ren, Kinderhook]. Describing the popular Van Buren meeting in Philadelphia, [Jan. 7]; the Governor's injustice to Davezac; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. [1843 Indiana Democratic State Convention. Indianapolis. Reso- Jan. 9] lutions providing for the questioning of Demo- cratic candidates for the presidency and vice- presidency. D. S. of Ethan A[llen] Brown, presi- dent. 1 p. (With: Brown and others to Van Buren, 1843, Jan. 10). 456 LIBEAEY OF CONGRESS 1843 Law, John. Indianapolis. To Martin Van Buren, [Ein- Jan. 10 derhook]. On the Democratic State Convention [Jan. 9] and its action. A. L. S. 3 p. "Pri- vate." 1843 Brown, Ethan A[llen] and others. Indianapolis. To Jan. 10 Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook. Transmitting resolutions of the Democratic Convention, Indian- apoHs, Jan. 9, 1843. L. S. 1 p. 1843 [McCalla, ]. Frankfort, [Ky.] To M[artin] Van Jan. 11 Buren, Kinderhook. The Democratic State Convention, [Jan.] 9, [1843]; the nomination of Johnson; the address; political conditions in Kentucky; Clay; Tylerism; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. (Signature torn away) . 1843 Bancroft, George. Boston. To PVIartin Van Buren, Kin- Jan. 12 derhook]. Democratic success in the State; political opinion in Pennsylvania, Maryland and Connecticut; Calhoun's position; maneuvers of the Boston Whigs ; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. (Printed : Mass. Hist. Soc, Proceedings, v. 42, p. 396-8). 1843 Vanderpoel, A[aron]. New York. To M[artin] Van Bu- Jan. 13 ren, [Kinderhook]. Van Buren for the next president; an extract from a letter from McClel- lan; a letter in today's Evening Post on Wood- bury's cautious letter. A. L. S. 2 p. 1843 [Van Buren, Martin]. Kinderhook. To [Bedford Brown, Jan. 14 Raleigh? N. C] Answering Brown to Van Bu- ren, [1842, Dec. 31], in regard to a remark of Van Buren's as to R. M. Saunders. A. Df. 3 p. (Incomplete) . 1843 Davezac, Auguste. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Jan. 15 Kinderhook. The Philadelphia meeting [Jan. 7]; the effect of his own attendance; the apathy of the Philadelphians who should be leaders; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1843 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Washington. To Martin Van J^N. 17 Buren, Kinderhook. Transmitting correspond- ence in the Blair-Kendall-Rives controversy; Wright and Benton's overruling of Blair's sug- gestion to put off the Democratic Convention till May, 1844; last night's gathering; expressions in regard to Van Buren's nomination; personal news and messages; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BXJREN 457 1843 Ingersoll, Cjliarles] J[ared]. Wasliington. To Martin J^^- 18 Van Buren, Kinderhook. "Only darkness visi- ble"; the President's views on the exchequer; "the dramatis personae in our interlude;" etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1843 Allen, W[illiam]. Senate Chamber, [Washington]. To J-^- 18 M[artin] Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Van Bu- ren's letter to George KessHng, of Lebanon, O., forwarded; Kessling's character and poHtical record; Wright's vote on the tariff and the Treaty; Woodbury's letter to Philadelphia; the Woodbury-Calhoun coahtion; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. 1843 Parker, John A. New York. To Martin Van Buren, J-^N. 21 Kinderhook. Transmitting copies of letters to the President and to several state governors on the state debts; principles governing the rela- tions of the general and the state governments; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1843 Boutwell, Geo[rge] S., and others. Boston. To Martin Jan. 24 Van Buren, Kinderhook. Invitation to a Demo- cratic festival at Faneuil HaU, Feb. 9, to cele- brate Marcus Morton's election as governor. L. S. 1 p. 1843 Kemble, Gouv[erneur]. Cold Spring, [N. Y.] To John Jan. 26 Van Buren, Albany. The revulsion of feehng in Van Buren's favor in Washington; the pohtical significance of the time for holding the National Convention; the effect of the party feuds in Albany; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1843 Marcy, W[ilham] L[eamed]. Albany. To Martin Van Jan. 27 Buren, Kinderhook. The election of the public printer; impending divisions; the importance of executive patronage; personal matters; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1843 Wright, Silas, Jr. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Jan. 27 [Kinderhook]. Advising Van Buren as to an- swers to be given the [Indiana] interrogatories on the currency, the tariff, the distribution act, etc.; the exchequer bills; Calhoun and the inter- rogatories ; the election of the State printer at Al- bany; the Croswell-Flagg difficulty; etc. A. L. S. 7 p. 458 LIBEAKY OF CONGBESS 1843 Fairfield, John. Augusta, [Me.] To M[artin] Van Bu- Jan. 28 ren, [Kinderhook]. Thanks for commendation of the message; political conditions in Maine; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1843 [Wood, Fernando]. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Jan. 29 Kinderhook. The political situation; Calhoun's plans and movements; the Administration; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. "Private." (Signature partly- torn away, partly obliterated) . 1843 Van Buren, A[braham]. Baltimore. To Martin Van Bu- Jan. 29 ren, Kinderhook. Political impressions gath- ered on his journey southward; personal mat- ters; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1843 Crockett, G. S. Murfreesboro, Tenn. To Martin Van Jan. 31 Buren, Kinderhook. The political situation; Van Buren as the next presidential nominee of the Democrats; Jackson's mental vigor and opinions; Calhoun; Clay; Polk's chances for governor; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1843 Woodbury, Levi. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Jan. 31 Kinderhook. Answering Van Buren's inquiry, [Jan.] 25, [1843], as to the issuance of Treasury notes, [1837-41]; Enghsh practices; etc.; in- closing a tabular statement. A. L. S. 3 p. (Inclosure, 2 p.) [1843? Van Buren, Martin. Lindenwald. To [WilUam C] Bouck, Jan. ?] [Albany]. Advice as to relations with the Legis- lature. A. Df. 5 p. 1843 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To [George S. Bout- Feb. 1 well and others, Boston]. Declining their invi- tation of [Jan. 24] to attend a Democratic festival atFaneuilHallonFeb. 9. A. Df. 2 p. (With: Boutwell and others to Van Buren, 1843, Jan. 24). 1843 McClellan, Rob[er]t. Washington. To M[artin] Van Bu- Fbb. 3 ren, [Kinderhook]. The political significance of the choice of the time for the National Demo- cratic Convention; Calhoun's plans and strength; Woodbury's "Jim Crow position"; Tyler's in- evitable Southern alhance; the issue in 1842; the Brown - Saunders correspondence ; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 459 1843 Anderson, H[ugh] J. Belfast, [Me.] To Martin Van Bu- Feb. 4 ren, [Kinderhook]. The political situation in Maine. A. L. S. 3 p. 1843 Croswell, Edwin. Albany. To Martin Van Buren, Lin- F^s- 4 denwald. On the recent attacks upon Croswell and the Argus; etc. ; transmitting a copy of the Argus containing an account of the Croswell- V[an] D[yck] contest. A. L. S. 4 p. 1843 Dawson, Moses. Cincinnati. To [Martin] Van Buren, Feb. 4 [Kinderhook]. Cass's political activity in Ohio; offence to the Masons; Democratic malcontents; a toast to Van Buren ; his own wish for the Con- vention to be held in Cincinnati; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1843 Kendall, Amos. [Washington]. To M[artin] Van Buren, Feb'. 6 [Kinderhook]. On the advisability of suggesting to President Tyler a compromise between the sub-treasury and the exchequer. A. L. S. 3 p. 1843 Roane, W[iUiam] H. Tree Hill, near Richmond. To Silas Feb. 9 Wright, Washington. Answering Wright to Roane, [1843, Jan. 31]; promising to answer fully after seeing Ritchie; Roane's Van Buren leanings; his own determination to support the Conven- tion nominee; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. "Private." 1843 Smith, W[ilHa]m. Washington. To [Martin Van Buren, Feb. 10 Kinderhook]. Interrogatories upon the Rhode Island question and Art. 4, §4 of the United States Constitution. A. Ij. S. 5 p. . Copy by Martin Van Buren, Jr. 4 p. 1843 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To A[aron] V[ail] Brown, Feb. 12 [Washington]. On the annexation of Texas; answering Brown to Jackson, [1843, Jan.] 23. Copy. 5 p. (With: Blair to Van Buren, 1844, Mar. 18). 1843 Moore, T[homas] P[atrick]. Frankfort, [Ky.] To S[ilas] Feb. 14 Wright, [Jr., Washington]. The Eighth of Jan- uary Convention; Johnson's hopes and plans; inquiry whether Pope of Kentucky attended the Whig caucus in the extra session; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1843 Gilpin, H[enry] D[ilwood]. Philadelphia. To * Martin Feb. 14 Van Buren, [Albany]. Sending a letter from [John?] Pettit, Washington; the political situa- 460 LIBEAKY OF CONGBESS Gilpin, H[eiiry] D[ilwood] — Continued. tion in Pennsylvania; the presidential nomina- tion; confusion at Harrisburg; Webster's pro- posed resignation; the Wise-Fillmore debate; Whig poHcy; IngersoU; personal news and mes- sages; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1843 Boane, Wplham] H. Tree Hill, [near Richmond]. To Feb. 14 Silas Wright, U. S. Senate, [Washington]. Send- ing Eitchie's letter giving his views on the sub- ject of Wright's letter; political difficulties; the State-right Republicans; the time for the Na- tional Convention ; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1843 [Van Buren, Martin]. Eanderhook. To the Democratic Feb. 15 State Convention of Indiana. Reply to the in- terrogatories of [Jan. 10]. A. Df. 54 p. (In- complete) . . Printed. 13 p. (With the title: "Mr. Van Buren. Opinions of Mr. Van Buren on the subject of a national bank, distribution of the proceeds of the pubhc lands, an exchequer or government fiscal agent, a tariff, the veto power, and a. national convention." Heading: "Mr. Van Buren's reply to the Democratic State Convention of Indiana." 3 copies). 1843 Hallett, W[illiam] R. Mobile. To Martin Van Buren, Feb. 16 Kinderhook. On the poHtical situation in Ala- bama; the strength of the presidential candi- dates; Wright's tariff vote; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1843 Omphal, Baron van. 'S Gravenhage, [Holland]. To Feb. 16 Baron van Kattendyke, ['S Gravenhage]. Re- porting having communicated to [Harmanus] Bleecker King WiUem Fredrik's ackoowledg- ment of a greeting from Ex-President Van Buren. A. L. S. 2 p. (In Dutch). 1843 Spaight, Rich[ar]d D[obbs]. Clermont, near Newbern, Feb. 16 N. C. To Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook. Dis- claiming responsibility for the pubHcation of Van Buren's letter to Spaight and R. M. Saunders in connection with the Brown-Saunders corre- spondence in the Raleigh Register, [Feb.] 3, [1843]. A. L. S. 1 p. 1843 Bancroft, George. Boston. To M[artin] Van Buren, [Al- Feb. 16 bany?] A Democratic meeting and a Van Buren letter; no room for difference on the presidential PAPERS OF MAKTIN VAN BUEEN 461 Bancroft, George — Continued. question; Calhoun's efforts; parties balanced in the State; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. (Printed: Mass, Hist. Soc, Proceedings, v. 42, p. 398-9). 1843 Lamb, Jonathan. Ann Arbor, Mich. To Martin Van Bu- Feb. 17 ren, Kinderhook. Suggesting that a life of Wil- Uam H. Crawford be written to offset Calhoun's movements; a political forecast; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1843 Hopkins, H. L. Richmond. To ? Sending in- Feb. 17 terrogatories for Van Buren. A. L. S. 1 p. 1843 Hopkins, H. L., and others. Richmond. To Martin Van Feb- 17 Buren, [Albany]. Interrogatories on the re- cently enacted tariff. Federal assumption of the state debts, a national bank, the independent treasury, the distribution and bankrupt laws passed at the extra session in 1841. L. S. 1 p. (Answer appended) . 1843 Wallace, R. Warrenton, Va. To [Martin] Van Buren, Feb. 18 Kinderhook. Reporting having printed in the Flag of '98 a reply to the resolution adopted in Dauphin Co., Pa. ; Wright's vote on the last tariff bill ; asking a statement before the March Second Convention of Van Buren's views on the tariff; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1843 Wright, Silas, Jr. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Feb. 19 [Albany]. The pressure of public duties and pri- vate practice; the time and place of the National Convention; opposition to congressional inter- ference; comments on letters from Kentucky and Maine, and from CrosweU; criticism on Van Bu- ren's [answer to the Indiana questions]; submis- sion of the ms. to [Benton] ; advice as to obtaining criticism in Albany; the Virginia "catechism" on the way. A. L. S. 5 p. "Private." 1843 Hopkins, Geo[rge] W. House of Representatives, [Wash- Fbb. 20 ington]. To M[artin] Van Buren, Kinderhook. The relative strength of Van Buren and Calhoun in Virginia; the Virginia State Convention, Mar. 2; the time for the National Convention; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1843 Wood, Fernando. Washington. To [Martin Van Buren, Feb. 20 Albany]. The activity and claims of the Cal- houn party; John Van Buren and James M. 462 LIBEAKY OF CONGEESS Wood, Fernando — Continued. French's leadership of the "Young Democracy of Albany;" Van Burem's strength in Virginia; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1843 Bragg, John S. Columbus, O. To Silas Wright, [Jr., Feb. 20 Washington]. Van Buren's strength in Ohio; the reputed purchase of the Washington Spec- tator by Calhoun partisans; opinions of Van Buren men in Ohio on the time for the National Convention; Cass's letter to the Indiana Con- vention; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1843 Mundy, E. Ann Arbor, Mich. To Martin Van Buren, Feb. 23 Eanderhook. Sending the Michigan Argus of [Feb. 22]; Tyler-Calhoun activity in Michigan; the Argus editor's views; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1843 [Van Buren, Martin]. Albany. To [H. L. Hopkins and Feb. 24 others, Richmond]. Answering their interroga- tories of [Feb. 17]. A. Df. 3 p. (With: Hop- kins and others to Van Buren, 1843, Feb. 17). 1843 Wright, Silas, Jr. Senate Chamber, Washington. To Feb. 25 A[zariah] C[utting] Flagg, [Albany]. The pres- sure of his correspondence and public duties; his law practice; the discreet abstinence of the Van Buren men from the general "president- making" ; Van Buren's growing strength; sending letters from Moore of Kentucky and [Bragg], the State printer of Michigan; Van Buren's manu- script still in Benton's hands; personal matters and messages; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1843 Wright, Silas, Jr. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Feb. 26 [Albany]. Van Buren's manuscript; sending letters and a speech of Roane; political news; surprise at the vote on the repeal of the bank- rupt law; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1843 Wright, Silas, Jr. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Feb. 27 [Albany]. Returning a part of Van Buren's manuscript ; criticism especially of the tariff part ; attempts to reach agreement among the Repub- lican members of Congress on the time and place of the next national convention; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 463 1843 Brown, Ethan A[llen]. Parterre, near Rising Sun, Ind. Feb- 28 To Martin Van Buren, [Albany]. Replies to the interrogatories [of Jan. 9] received from Calhoun, Buchanan, Johnson, and Cass; Van Buren's reply awaited before publication. A. L. S. 4 p. 1843 Fairfield, John. Augusta, [Me.] To M[artin] Van Buren, Mar. 3 [Albany]. His own election as United States Senator; its possible bearing upon the presiden- tial and the Maine gubernatorial nominations; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private." 1843 McCracken, John H., and others. New York. To Martin Mar. 4 Van Buren, [Albany]. Asking his views on the tariff; etc. L. S. 3 p. 1843 Selden, W[illia]m. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Mar. 5-6 [Albany]. The pohtical situation in Washington; cabinet and diplomatic changes; the Virginia Convention; Van Buren's chances in several states; etc. A. L. S. 10 p. 1843 Benjamin, Park. New York. To Silas Wright, Washing- Mae. 10 ton. Suggesting that Wright prepare a life of Van Buren and offering to print it, to counteract the Life of Calhoun issued by Harper and Broth- ers; Calhoun's relations with Tammany; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1843 Butler, Geo[rge] B. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Mae. 17 Albany. Asking the withdrawal of his name from a tariff-inquiry letter since he caimot truly count himself a "personal and political friend." A. L. S. 2 p. 1843 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. Albany. To [William Smith, Mae. 18 Washington]. Acknowledging Smith to Van Buren, [1843, Feb.] 10; promising a full reply later. A. Df. of Martin Van Buren, Jr. 1 p. (With the letter answered). 1843 Breese, Sidney. Mound Farm, Clinton Co., [111.] ToMar- Mah. 21 tin Van Buren, Kinderhook. Van Buren's strength in Ohio and Illinois; Tyler's overtures to Gov. Shannon, etc. ; Michigan's nomination of Calhoun; Wright's re-election; etc. A. L. S. 2 p- 1843 Bntler, B[enianiin] F[ranklin]. New York. To Martin Mae. 24 Van Buren, Albany. Inclosing [George B. But- ler to Van Buren, 1843, Mar. 17]. A. L. S, 2 p. 464 LIBEAEY OF COKGEBSS 1843 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Washington. To Martin Van Mab. 26 Buren, Kinderhook. The bearing of the Vir- ginia-New York controversy on Van Buren's strength in Virginia; Martin's paper sold to Cal- houn's friends; peace with Kendall; the Globe's affairs; his own plans for a Western trip; po- litical and personal gossip; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1843 Ten Eyck, A[nthony]. Detroit, [Mich.] To Martin Van Mar. 30 Buren, [Kinderhook]. The recent Calhoun meet- ing; Cass; Van Buren's delay in answering the in- terrogatories of the Indiana Democratic Commit- tee; the Legislature's record; the State Conven- tion for nominating congressmen; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1843 Plitt, George, and others. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Mab. 31 Buren, Kinderhook. Invitation to the Jeffer- son Centennial of the Democrats of Philadelphia City and County, Apr. 14, 1843. Copy. 1 p. 1843 Brown, Ethan A[llen]. Parterre, near Kising Sun, Ind. Apk. 4 To Martin Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Suggest- ing a denial of the rumor that Van Buren by showing a letter of [W. H. D. C] Wright to Senhor Ribeira occasioned Wright's recall from Brazil; Calhoun's, Cass's, Johnson's, and Buchan- an's answers to the Indiana interrogatories printed without waiting for Van Buren's. A. L. S. 3 p. 1843 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To [George Plitt and Apk. 7 others, Philadelphia]. Declining their invita- tion to the Jefferson Centennial, [Apr. 14, 1843]. A. Df. 3 p. (With: Phtt and others to Van Buren, 1843, Mar. 31). 1843 Van Buren, Martin. Lindenwald. To [John H. Mc- Apk. 8 Cracken and others. New York]. Promising a copy of his reply to the Indiana Convention in answer to their inquiry as to his views on the tariff; etc. A. Df. 2 p. (With: McCracken and others to Van Buren, 1843, Mar. 4). 1843 Wright, Silas, Jr. Canton, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Bu- Apk. 10 ren, Kinderhook. Acknowledging the "Reply" [to the Indiana interrogatories?]; his own "paper" [for the J.rg'us ?] ; conditions at Albany; Preston King and Hunter; the late Virginia Con- vention and South Carolina; personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private." PAPERS OF MAETIN VAN BUEEN 465 1843 Flagg, A[zariah] C[utting]. Albany. To M[artin] Van ■A^H. 12 Buren, [Kinderhook]. The address and resolu- tions [of the Democratic members of the New York Legislature]; the political outlook; the time for the National Convention; the caucus; etc.; answering Van Buren's letter of [Apr.] 10. A. L. S. 4 p. 1843 lyuch, David. Pitt Township, Allegheny Co., Pa. To Apr. 12 Martin Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Buchanan the writer's first choice for president, Van Buren second; the weakness of the present State Ad- ministration; the Eighth of January Convention; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1843 Van Buren, M[artin]. Lindenwald. To Andrew Jackson, Apb. 13 [Hermitage]. Sending his letter [Feb. 15] to the Indiana Committee; political matters; his own interest in his farm; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1843 Elves, John C. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Apr. 14 Kinderhook. Returning a letter of A. L. G. Fischer and answering Van Buren's inquiries in regard to him; the Spencer-Upshur fight in a Cabinet meeting; plans for the Olohe during Blair's Western trip; Tyler's weakness; etc. A. L. S. 7 p. 1843 Flagg, Az[ariah] C[utting]. Albany. To Martin Van Apr. 15 Buren, Kinderhook. The caucus postponed ; excitement over the pressure of appropriation for the Genesee Valley and Black River enlarge- ment, etc.; the address; politicalprospects; King's usefulness "as a peacemaker among the savage tribes;" etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1843 Simpson, Henry. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Buren, Apr. 15 Kinderhook. A Van Buren toast at the Jeffer- son celebration; Van Buren's strength in Penn- sylvania; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1843 Browne, O. H. Pittsburg. To M[artin] Van Buren, Kin- Apb. 16 derhook. Asking whether Van Buren could visit Pittsburg on July 4; the political impor- tance of such a visit. A. L. S. 3 p. 1843 Gilpin, H[enry] D[ilwood]. Philadelphia. To Martin Apr. 16 Van Buren, Albany. The weather and pros- pects for a fruit crop; political troubles in Penn- sylvania; the complimentary vote; Calhoun; 40803°— 10- — 30 466 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS Gilpin, H[enry] D[ilwood] — Continued. Tyler's intrigues with the State Administration; conditions in Southern states ; the time and place for the National Convention; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1843 law, John. Vincennes, [Ind.] To Martin Van Buren, Apr. 17 Kinderhook. The reply [Feb. 15] to the [In- diana interrogatories] received; to be printed in the Indiana Sentinel; the other candidates' re- pUes,especially on the National Convention; sat- isfaction with Van Buren' s reply; the pohtical outlook; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1843 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren, Apr. 21 Lindenwald. His feeble health; Van Buren's letter to the Indiana Convention; Calhoun's chances; General Daniel J. Donelson's candi- dacy; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1843 Gilpin, H[enry] D[ilwood]. Philadelphia. To Martin Van ■A^PK. 21 Buren, Lindenwald. As to a bogus letter of Cole to Van Buren; the Albany resolutions and the time for the National Convention; the mild weather; the Lindenwald meadow; Liebig's Ag- ricultural Chemistry [Chemistry in its application to agriculture . . . 1842 ?] ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1843 Brown, Ethan A[llen]. Parterre, near Rising Sun, Indi- Apr. 22 ana. To John Law, Vincennes, Ind. Van Bu- ren's reply forwarded to the [Indiana] Sentinel; regret at the delay; satisfaction with the matter; the political situation; the time for the National Convention; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1843 West, Nath[anie]l. Indianapolis, [Ind.] To [Martin] Van Apr. 25 Buren, Kinderhook. Thanks for Van Buren's letter of the 10th; satisfaction with the reply; the State campaign; etc.; sending the [Indiana] Sentinel containing the reply to the Indiana in- terrogatories. A. L. S. 1 p. 1843 Paulding, J[ames] K[irke]. New York. To M[artin] Van Ape. 27 Buren, [Kinderhook]. Comments on Van Bu- ren's "confession of faith"; its contrast with the other replies; Calhoun's plans ; inquiry as to the course pursued by the Glohe, in view of Rives's request for editorials during Blair's absence; Kendall's apt characterization of the Tyler party; personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 467 1843 Medary, S[amuel]. Columbus, O. To Martin Van Buren, Apr. 27 Kinderhook. Answering a note in regard to a correction in Van Buren's [reply to the Indiana interrogatories?]; congratulations on the New- York City elections and the action of the Demo- cratic members of the Legislature; parties in Ohio; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1843 Burke, Edmund. Newport, N. H. To Robert McClellan, Apr. 28 [Middlebury, N. Y. ?] Inclosing a village paper containing an editorial on the Calhoun men's intrigues in New Hampshire; Tyler's and Cal- houn's efforts to break up the old Democratic organization in the Middle and Western states, in Pennsylvania, and in Maine ; the time of State and National conventions; the State political out- look; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1843 Welles, Gideon. Hartford, [Ct.] To Martin Van Buren, Apr. 29 Kinderhook. Judge Niles's mental depression and lack of poHtical activity; the National Con- vention; the Calhoun faction in Coimecticut; Woodbury; the Globe; conditions three years ago; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1843 law, John. Vincennes, [Ind.] To Martin Van Buren, Apr. 29 Kinderhook. Sending the IndiaTia State Sen- tinel containing Van Buren's Reply [Feb. 15]; the nomination of John W. Davis for congress- man and of Law, Berry, and Eastin as delegates to the National Convention by the "primary assembly" of the congressional district; etc. A. I;. S. 2 p. 1843 Kendall, Amos. Washington. To John Van Buren, Mat 2 Albany. The time of the National Convention and the Globe's course disadvantageous to Van Buren's nomination; Kendall's paper to come out for Van Buren at once and to be discon- tinued at the end of the current year; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1843 Walker, John S. Plumbe Daguerrian Gallery, Albany. May 3 To M[artin] Van Buren, Kinderhook. Asking the privilege of making a "miniature" of Van Buren, from which to engrave a portrait. A. L. S. 1 p. ■ 468 LIBEABY OF CONGRESS 1843 Gilpin, H[eiiry] D[ilwood]. Philadelphia. To Martin Mat 5 Van Buren, Lindenwald, near Kinderhook. Promising to send an address of the Democratic Hickory Club; the time for the National Conven- tion; the presidential outlook in Pennsylvania and Virginia; England, slavery and the annexa- tion of Texas; the late Spring; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1843 Bragg, J[ohn]. Mobile, Ala. To [Martin Van Buren, May 7 Kinderhook]. The presidential outlook in Ala- bama; the plans and activity of the Calhoun party; the time for the National Convention; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. 1843 Jones, D. R. Floyd. New York. To Martin Van Buren, May 8 Kjnderhook. The reply to the Indiana inter- rogatories; Van Buren's views on the tariff; suggestions for the campaign; the time for the National Convention; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1843 Gilpin, H[enry] D[ilwood]. Philadelphia. To Martin May 9 Van Buren, Lindenwald. The answer to the Indiana interrogatories; the pubhcation of Gil- pin's address by the Hickory Club; O. H. Browne; political conditions in Ohio; the attitude of the Madisonian; personal news; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1843 Voss, Frederick. Walpole, N. H. To Martin Van Buren, May 10 Kinderhook. On the answer to the Indiana in- terrogatories; suggestions for a system of Federal direct taxation. A. L. S. 3 p. -1843 Tnrrill, J[oel]. Oswego, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Buren, May 10 Kinderhook. The reply to the Indiana inter- rogatories; local politics; executive patronage; the press; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1843 Bancroft, George. Boston. To Martin Van Buren, Kin- May 10 derhook. On the manner of selecting delegates to the Convention; the time of the Convention; con- siderations operative; should not write letters; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private." (Paragraph cut. Resolutions for the Mass. Democratic Legislative Convention, appended, A. D. 2 p.; letter and resolutions printed: Mass. Hist. Soc, Proceedings, v. 42, p. 402-4.) PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BURBN 469 1843 Kendall, Amos. Washington. To M[artin] Van Buren, May 11 Kinderhook. Van Buren's subscription to the [Expositor] ; the ill-effects of the impolitic course of the Washington press ; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1843 Wadsworth, Ja[me]s S. Geneseo, [ ? N. Y.] To [Martin May 13 Van Buren, Kinderhook]. The reply to the In- diana interrogatories; the national bank and the tariff questions; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1843 Pew,Tho[mas] J. Jackson, Miss. To Martin Van Buren, May 14 [Kinderhook]. Van Buren's strength in Ar- kansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi ; repudiation; plans for a Democratic paper in North Missis- sippi; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1843 Carr, Thomas N. New York. To Martin Van Buren, May 15 [Kinderhook]. The activity in the city of the local Federal office-holders and the partisans of the other presidential candidates against Van Buren; the reply to the Indiana interrogatories; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. 1843 Dawson, Moses. Cincinnati. To M[artin] Van Buren, Mat 16 Eanderhook. The Cincinnati Mercury; a new ' ' truly Democratic ' ' paper in Cincinnati ; the po- litical heresies and offensive course of the lEn- quirer; the reply to the Indiana interrogatories and the weakening of the opposing factions; popular disappointment at the failure of Demo- cratic members of Congress to agree on the time for the National Convention; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1843 Chambers, W[iUia]m. St. Louis, [Mo.] To M[artin] Van Mat 18 Buren, Kinderhook. The impolicy of the anti- bank agitation in the West; Benton's agency therein; a forecast of the National Convention's vote; etc. L. S. 3 p. 1843 Worthington, T[homas], and others. Cincinnati, [O.] To Mat 22 M[artin] Van Buren, Eanderhook. Circular in- vitation to a convention at Cincinnati, July 3, 4, 5, to urge upon Congress the annexation of Ore- gon. Printed. 1 p. (With postscript, A. L. S. of James H. Swing, asking a written reply in case of non-attendance) . 1843 Smith, Perry. New Milford, [Conn.] To M[artin] Van Mat 22 Buren,. [Kinderhook]. The impending fight in the State Legislature on Gov. Cleveland's action 470 LIBRAE Y OP CONGKESS Smith, Perry — Continued. in receiving the State's share of the proceeds of the pubhc lands ; the time for the National Con- vention; Calhoun's adherents; Judge Niles's health; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1843 Williams, J. L., and others. Fort Wayne, Ind. To Mar- May 22 tin Van Buren, Lindenwald. Invitation to a celebration, on July 4, [1843], by the inhabitants of the Maumee and Wabash Valleys, of the com- pletion of the Wabash and Erie Canal. L. S. Ip. 1843 Disney, D[avid] T[iernan], and others. Cincinnati. Circu- Mat 22 lar asking an opinion on the expediency of calhng a Cass meeting. Printed. 1 p. 1843 Bancroft, George. Boston. To [Martin Van Buren, Mat 23 Kinderhook]. A concerted and digested plan wanted; the delegates to the Convention and the manner of voting; the time for the Convention; Woodbury's treachery; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. (Printed: Mass. Hist. Soc, Proceedings, v. 42, p. 404-5). 1843 Carr, Thomas N. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Mat 27 [Kinderhook]. Opinions in Philadelphia and Washington in regard to the reply to the Indiana interrogatories ; Van Buren's strength in Pennsyl- vania; Spencer's attitude toward Webster, etc.; the time for the National Convention; Calhoun's waning strength; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1843 Gilpin, H[enry] D[ilwood]. Philadelphia. To Martin Mat 29 Van Buren, Lindenwald. Van Buren's letter in regard to the Executive Committee; the corre- spondence of the Committee and of the Hickory Club; Stevenson the author of Americanus's ar- ticle in the Olobe on Gen. Cass; the aloofness of both parties from Tyler; personal matters; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1843 Wright, Silas. Canton, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Buren, Mat 30 [Kinderhook]. Van Buren's letter to "Extra Billy" [Gov. William Smith of Virginia]; the time for the National Convention; Benton's views on campaign policy; Flagg as an adviser; per- sonal business and family matters; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. "Private." PAPEES OF MAETIK VAN BUEEN 471 1843 Starkweather, Sain[ue]l. Cleveland, O. To Martin Van May 30 Buren, Kinderhook. The situation in Ohio ; Van Buren's strength and Cass's weakness; the States- man; Gov. Shannon's attitude; the time of the National Convention; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1843 law, John. Indianapolis. To Martin Van Buren, Kin- J^TNE 1 derhook. The Summer and Fall elections and Judge McLean's plans; the time for the National Convention; Col. [Johnson's] hopes; Whitcomb's canvass; the first appearance of abolitionism as an element in the political canvass; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private." 1843 McWhorter, Geo[rge] H. Oswego. To Martin Van Bu- JuNE 1 ren, Eanderhook. His appointment to the office of collector and how it was brought about; the selection of subordinates; the salt bill "a begin- ning of unprincipled legislation against Oswego;" etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1843 Anonymous. Cincinnati. To A[ozariah] C[utting] Flagg, June 2 Albany. Sending the circular of D. T. Disney and others, 1843, May 22. 1 p. (Appended to the circular). 1843 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To J. L. Williams June 5 and others, [Fort Wayne, Ind.] Declining the invitation to participate in the celebration on July 4 of the completion of the Wabash and Erie Canal. A. Df . 2 p. (With: Williams and others to Van Buren, 1843, May 22). 1843 Bancroft, George. Boston. To [Martin Van Buren, Kin- Jtinb 6 derhook]. Webster's offer to Calhoun of a special foreign service; Webster's income; a favorable opening for the party; a package of fish; the saving of Calhoun; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. (Printed: Mass. Hist. Soc, Proceedings, v. 42, p. 406-7). 1843 Poinsett, J[oel] K[oberts]. The Homestead, Greenville, June 8 S. C. To Martin Van Buren, Lindenwald, Farming operations ; the reply to the Indiana in- terrogatories ; Calhoun, the distribution of the surplus, the South Carolina Convention, and the Nullifiers; an article in the April North American Review on the Exploring Expedition and Wilkes's appointment; personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 472 LIBEAKY OP CONGEESS 1843 Parry, W[illia]m. Cincinnati. To M[artin] Van Buren, June 12 Kinderhook. The political situation in Ohio; the bank fight ; the presidential candidates and their chances; the answer to the Indiana inter- rogatories; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1843 Bancroft, George. Boston. To Martin Van Buren, Kiu- JuNEl2 derhook. The Virginia Bill of Rights of 1776; a line of policy wanted; Woodbury's plottings for advancement; the fish shipment; etc, A. L. S. 5 p. (Inclosure, copy, 2 p. Printed: Mass. Hist. Soc, Proceedings, v. 42, p. 407-8). 1843 Welles, Gideon. Hartford, [Conn.] To Martin Van Bu- JuNE 13 ren, [Kinderhook]. The State Legislature; the caucus ; the time of the National Convention and Congressional president-making; schemes of the Tyler-Calhoun forces ; Woodbury's activity; po- litical leanings of sundry public men; Niles's un- fortunate condition; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1843 Denoon, Sam[ue]l D. Richmond. To M[artin] Van Bu- JuNE 14 ren, Kinderhook. The reply to the Indiana in- terrogatories; Van Buren's strength and Cal- houn's weakness in Virginia; personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1843 Danforth, John. New London, Conn. To Martin Van June 15 Buren, Kinderhook. The time of the National Convention; Calhoun and Tyler's principles and influence; Van Buren's chances; Woodbury's candidacy; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1843 Gilpin, H[enry] D[ilwood]. Philadelphia. To Martin June 15 Van Buren, Lindenwald. Tyler's reception ; in- dications of the meeting to prepare for July 4; Woodbury's activity; encouraging political news; the result in New Hampshire ; the National Con- vention; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1843 Wright, Silas. Canton, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Buren, June 19 [Kinderhook]. Returning with comments the "Extra Billy correspondence" and other letters; suggestions for the replies on the late Rhode Island affair; the New Hampshire proceedings; [Woodbury] and the Granite Democrats ; the time of the National Convention ; the State Conven- tion; the Oswego movement; personal mes- sages ; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. PAPERS OF MAETIN VAN BUEEN 473 1843 Van Buren, M[artin]. Lindenwald. To James B. Clinton June 19 and John L. Murphy, [Milledgville, Pa.] De- cUning an invitation to a meeting on July 4 to devise means of aiding the Irish in securing home rule. A. Df . 6 p. (Incomplete) . . L. S. 24 p. (Incomplete) . 1843 Bancroft, George. Boston. To [Martin Van Buren, Kin- JuNE 22 derhook]. Woodbury's plottings in New Hamp- shire and Maine; the Boston celebration of the 17th; Tyler and his cabinet; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. (Printed: Mass. Hist. Soc, Proceedings, v. 42, p. 408-10). 1843 Emery, Isaac. Boston. To Martin Van Buren, Kinder- JuNE 22 hook. His acquaintance with Van Buren; the Bunker Hill celebration; Legar^'s death; the visit of the President and the Cabinet; Cabinet changes; the relative strength of Calhoun and Van Buren in New England; the Maine Conven- tion and delegates for the National Convention in May ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1843 Anderson, H[ugh] J. Belfast, Me. To Martin Van Buren, June 23 Banderhook. Resolutions of the State Conven- tion favoring Van Buren's nomination; list of delegates; efforts to create a Calhoun party in Maine; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1843 Taylor, Henry, and others. New York. To Martin Van June 24 Buren, Kinderhook. Invitation to a Fourth of July celebration by the Mechanics and Working- men of New York. L. S. 1 p. 1843 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Washington. To Martin Van June 25 Buren, Kinderhook. His own Western trip; his visit to Gen. Jackson; Van Buren's strength in the West; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1843 Wheeler, F. Temple. Bangor, Me. To M[artin] Van June 26 Buren, Kinderhook. The Democratic State Con- vention, [June] 22 ; Van Buren's strength in the State; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1843 Jewett, Albert G. Bangor, [Me.] To W[illia]m L[eamed] June 28 Marcy, Albany. The recent State Convention; Woodbury's action; the activity of the Calhoun party; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 474 LIBEAEY OF OONGBESS 1843 [Van Buren, Martin. Kinderhook]. To Henry Taylor June and others, New York. Declining their invita- tion to a Fourth of July celebration. A. Df. 1 p. (With: Taylor and others to Van Buren, 1843, June 24.) 1843 Eldredge, E. P., and C. G. Hammond. Detroit, [Mch.] July 2 To Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook. Asking as- surances in regard to Van Buren's appointive policy in Michigan if elected; the activity of the Cass and Calhoun partisans. L. S. 3 p. 1843 Marcy, Wplliam] L[earned]. Albany. To M[artin] Van July 2 Buren, Kinderhook. The political situation in Eastern and Western New York; presidential preferences; the late schism at Albany; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1843 Daniel, P[eter] V[ivian]. Eichmond. To Martin Van July 6 Buren, Kinderhook. The reply to the Indiana interrogatories; the Expositor's and the Gharles- ton Mercury's comments; the weakness of the Gloie and the' Enquirer and the activity of the opposition press; personal matters; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. 1843 Davis, John. Davisville, [Pa.] To Martin Van Buren, July 6 Kinderhook. The pohtical outlook, especially in Pennsylvania. A. L. S. 3 p. 1843 lowe, P[eter] P. Dayton, [O.] To Martin Van Buren, July 10 Kinderhook. Van Buren's strength in Ohio ; the weakness of the opposing candidates; the attitude of the Dayton paper; hopes for the prqtection of Western productive wealth in the event of Van Buren's election; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1843 Wright, Silas. Canton, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Buren, July 14 [Kinderhook]. Sending letters and the [Argus?] with an article of [Wright's]; the attitude, etc., of "our friend W."; the State Convention; the [St. Lawrence] County Convention; Mrs. Van Bu- ren's health; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. "Private." 1843 law, John. Vincennes, Ind. To Martin Van Buren, July 15 [Kinderhook]. Democratic prospects in Indiana; the Wabash and Erie Canal celebration at Ft. Wayne, [July] 4; Cass's address; the time of the National Convention; the letter of the Indiana State Committee to Democrats throughout the Union; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. "Private.". PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 475 1843 Carr, Thomas N. New York. To Martin Van Buren, July 15 [Kinderhook]. The change in political maneu- vers caused by the abuse of the Administration in the Calhoun newspapers; the Workingmen's celebration, New York, [July] 4; the Young Men's Committee and the Whig press; forecast of the vote in the National Convention, May, 1844. A. L. S. 4 p. 1843 [Vaa Buren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To R. P. Eldredge J^Ji-Y 17 and C. G. Hammond, [Detroit, Mich.] Defining liis policy in reference to appointments. A. Df. 4 p. (With: Eldredge and Hammond to Van Buren, 1843, July 2). 1848 Bancroft, George. Boston. To [Martin Van Buren, Kin- JuLY 18 derhook]. Gov. Branch and North Carolina; Henshaw as Secretary of the Navy; Webster's position and ambition; plotting against his own position in the party; Van Buren should not write long letters ; etc. A. L. S. 8 p. (Printed : Mass. Hist. Soc, Proceedings, v. 42, p. 410-12). 1843 Democratic Convention of Bond County, [111.] Greenville. July 22 Resolutions favoring Richard M[alcolm] Johnson for President. Clipping from the [Springfield Gazette, Aug. 25, 1843]. 1 column. 1843 Dawson, Moses. Cincinnati, [O.] To M[artin] Van Bu- JuLY 28 ren, Kinderhook. On the Hamilton County Van Buren mass meeting, [July 27]. A. L. S. 2 p. 1843 Marcy, W[ilUam] L[earned]. Albany. To [Martin] Van July 30 Buren, Kinderhook [forwarded to Saratoga]. Presidential politics in Connecticut and Maine as gathered from gossip at Saratoga; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. 1843 [Van Buren, Martin]. Kinderhook. To W[iUia]m Smith, July Culpeper Co.,Va. Answers to interrogatories on the Rhode, Island question. A. Df. of Martin Van Buren, Jr. 8 p. (With: Smith to Van Buren, 1843, Feb. 10). 1843 Anonymous. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Buren, Kin- AuG. 2 derhook. The Commonwealth an organ of Gov- ernor Porter and President Tyler; etc. 1 p. 1843 Dawson, Moses. Cincinnati. To M[artin] Van Buren, Aug. 2 [Kinderhook]. Sending an Enquirer reporting the proceedings of the Van Buren meeting, [July 476 LIBEAKY OF CONGRESS Dawson, Moses — Continued. 27]; the fraudulent discontinuance of the Mer- cury; factious opposition to Van Buren; his friends in Ohio ; etc. A. L. S. 7 p. 1843 Wilson, John. Marietta, [O.] To Martin Van Buren, Aug. 2 Kinderhook. The reply to the Indiana inter- rogatories; presidential leanings in Ohio; the Oregon question; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1843 Walker, K[obert] J[ohn]. Elms Court, Natchez, [Miss.] Aug. 4 To Martin Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Van Bu- ren's strength in Mississippi; the obscuring of national by local issues ; nominations in the July Tenth Convention; currency; the prosperity of the State; the influenza; personal activities; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1843 Davis, Geo[rge] R. Troy, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Bu- Atjg. 4 ren, Kinderhook. Van Buren's strength in Ohio, Michigan, and Western New York; pleas- ant impressions of Gov. and Mrs. Cass; Van Buren as a farmer; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1843 Foster, W[illia]m. Boston. To Martin Van Buren, New Aug. 5 York. Introducing Charles F. Hovey, "a vol- unteer politician;" the corruption of the State press; past Whig-Democrat corrupt combina- tions; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1843 Walker, Alexander. New Orleans. To Martin Van Bu- AuG. 6 ren, Kinderhook. The late Democratic victory in Louisiana; the State Constitution to be amend- ed; etc.; asking for Van Buren's report on the judiciary system of New York. A. L. S. 3 p. 1843 Anderson, H[ugh] J. Belfast, [Me.] To Martin Van Buren, Aug. 6 [Kinderhook]. The character and standing of Wheeler, of Bangor; the late State Convention; the nomination for governor; delegates to the National Convention from several counties ; Van Buren's favorable chances; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1843 Wallace, Rob[er]t. I^ongwood, [Ky.] To Martin Van Aug. 10 Buren, Lindenwald. A district Democratic vic- tory; Van Buren's strength; the January Con- vention and Johnson's nomination ; circumstances connected with Van Buren's visit to Cincinnati, [1842]; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. PAPERS OF MAKTIN VAN BUKEN 477 1843 Carr, Thomas N. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Aug. 14 [Kinderhook]. The ward conventions for Wed- nesday following, to choose delegates to the Syracuse Convention; office-holders' and Irish opposition to Van Buren; the Plebeian; Mc- Kean's promised attack on Van Buren; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1843 Taylor, Geo[rge] W. Kanawha Salines, Va. To Martin Aug. 16 Van Buren, Kinderhook. Late proceedings of the American Colonization Society; the Rev. Stuart Robinson's speech on Clay's support of the movement; inquiry as to Van Buren's con- nection therewith ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1843 [Democratic State Central Committee of Connecticut. Aug. 17 Hartford ?] Announcement of the Democratic State Convention, Middletown, Oct. 25, [1843]. Printed; in the Hartford Times, 1843, Aug. 19. . Printed ; in the Norwich News, Aug. 24. 1843 Polk, James K[nox]. Columbia, Tenn. To M[artin] Van Aug. 18 Buren, Kinderhook. Cause and meaning of the Democratic defeat in Tennessee; the State Con- vention; the "time for the National Convention; hopes for Tennessee Democracy; Gen. Jackson's health; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1843 Hartford [Conn.] Times. Clipping, containing: [1] [Con- AuG. 19 necticut] State Central Committee, Announce- ment (Aug. 17, 1843) ; [2] Editorial: "Democracy United." 1 column. 1843 Fairfield, John. Saco, [Me.] To M[artin] Van Buren, Aug. 19 Kinderhook. The character of the Maine dele- gation to the Baltimore Convention; conditions in the State; bad news from Tennessee; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1843 Furness, Gardner. Fairfield, [Pa.] To Martin Van Bu- AuG. 20 ren, Kinderhook. Considerations in favor of Van Buren's nomination; Porter's unsatisfac- tory administration; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1843 Kendall, Amos. Washington. To [Martin Van Buren, Aug. 20 Kinderhook]. A workmen's Democratic asso- ciation in the District; the Van Buren and Cal- houn factions' controversy ; a proffer of the House printing by a Tyler-Calhoun man; Blair's sus- 478 LIBEAKY OF CONGEESS Kendall, Amos — Continued. picions and party standing; Tyler-phobia at Al- bany; the necessity of a change in the Globe's policy; personal matters; etc. A. L. S. 4 p, 1843 Hammond, Jabez D[elano]. Cherry Valley, [N. Y.] ""Re- AuG. 21 joinder of Judge Hammond to the defence of Judge Spencer." Printed; in The New World, 1843, Sept. 2. 3 p. (With: Hammond to Van Buren, 1843, Sept. 17). 1843 The Norwich, Conn., News. Clipping, containing: [1] Aug. 24 [Connecticut Democratic] State Central Com- mittee, Announcement, Aug. 17, 1843; [2] Edi- torial: "State Convention." 1843 Danforth, John. New London, Conn. To Martin Van Auo. 24 Buren, [Kinderhook]. The Connecticut State Democratic Convention ; factional views as to the mode of electing delegates to the National Con- vention; forecast as to delegates' politics; the time for the National Convention ; etc. A. L. S. 2p. 1843 Birchard, M[atthew]. Warren, O. To M[artin] Van Aug. 31 Buren, Kinderhook. Van Buren's strength in Ohio; the character of the population; Whig maneuvers; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1843 Bancroft, George. Boston. To Martin Van Buren, Kin- Sept. 1 derhook. Democracy cannot be corrupted from its preferences; Lincoln and, the Tyler Adminis- tration; blushes for his political associates; etc. • A. L. S. 3 p. (Printed: Mass. Hist. Soc, Pro- ceedings, V. 42, p. 412-13). 1843 Boss, Henry. Doylestown, [Pa.] To Henry Simpson and Sept. 2 others, Philadelphia. Acknowledging the re- ceipt of the Philadelphia Hickory Club's ad- dress; approval of the beginning of organization of the Democratic party, and of Van Buren as the legitimate candidate; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1843 Billings, Noyes. New London, Conn. To Martin Van Sept. 4 Buren, Kinderhook. Efforts to counteract the injurious effects of hostile representations as to Van Buren's appointive poUcy if elected; the duty of Democrats in view of the course of the Express and other Whig papers in concentrating factions against Van Buren; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private." PAPERS OF MAETIN VAN BUKEN 479 1843 Flagg, A[zariah] C[utting]. Albany. To M[artin] Van Sept. 4 Buren, Kinderhook. The State Convention; hopes for party harmony; ill-advised action of Governor Bouck's friends and of the Argus; an article on finance in the Evening Post; adher- ence to the policy of 1842; tolls of 1843; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1843 Forsyth, John. Columbus, Ga. To Martin Van Buren, Sept. 7 Kinderhook. Wishes for Van Buren's success; the political complexion of the State delegates to the National Convention; Van Buren's real strength in the State; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1843 Van Buren, M[artin]. Lindenwald. To Andrew Jackson, . Sept. 8 > Hermitage. Political practices in Massachusetts adopted by the Administration; the Tennessee election unable to do harm; report of Jackson's death; his own farm and personal matters; the difference between Blair and Kendall; etc' A. L. S. 4 p. 1843 Norvell, John. Detroit, [Mich.] To Martin Van Buren,^ Sept. 10 [Kinderhook]. Michigan politics; the Demo- cratic State Convention; nominations for State officers; the choice of delegates to the National Convention; the relative strength of the presi- dential candidates; feeling in the West on the Washington Treaty, the Oregon question; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1843 Ford, Thomas. Springfield, 111. To Martin Van Buren, Sept. 11 Kinderhook. State politics and executive pat- ronage; the political effect of Van Buren's visit; the choice of delegates to the National Conven- tion; Johnson's following; Van Buren's strength; Tyler's misuse of executive patronage; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1843 Eoane, W[illiam] H. Tree Hill, near Richmond. To Sept. 11 M[artin] Van Buren, Kinderhook. Political re- flections; his own unchanged loyalty to Van Buren; Calhoun's presidential ambition; his mistake in resigning from the United States Senate; his political writings; Rhett's plans for a paper in Washington; the Blair-Kendall diffi- culty; personal matters; etc. A. L. S. 7 p. 480 LIBEAKY OF CONGEESS 1843 Lamb, Lingan Lee. Albany. To Martin Van Buren, Sept. 12 Kinderhook. The Syracuse Convention; New York for Van Buren; the Federalist defeat in Vermont; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1843 French, Benj[amin] V. Braintree, [Mass.] To Martin Sept. 12 Van Buren, Lindenwald. Massachusetts poli- tics; electioneering by Woodbury and others for Calhoun and Tyler during the Winter session of the Legislature ; Van Buren Democratic counter- moves; executive patronage; the State Conven- tion tomorrow; the press; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1843 Democratic State Convention of Massachusetts. Worces- Sept. 13 ter. Unofficial report of proceedings. Clipping from the Boston Advertiser and Patriot, Sept. 14/1843. 1 column. 1843 Van Buren, M[artin]. Lindenwald. To George Cham- Sept. 14 pley, [Xenia, O. ?]■ Subscribing for his paper. A. L. S. 1 p. (On the reverse is a sentence from a letter of Van Buren in regard to appoin- tive policy. A. Df.) 1843 Bancroft, George. Boston. To [Martin Van Buren, Kin- Sept. 14 ,'; derhook]. On the Democratic Convention at Worcester. A. L. S. 3 p. (Printed: Mass. Hist. Soc, Proceedings, v. 42, p. 413-415). 1843 Carr, Thomas N. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Sept. 15 [Kinderhook]. The Combination party's meet- ing [Sept. 14]; proposed Calhoun paper, etc.; countermoves; the Van Buren associations ; Mc- Kean and Irish opposition to Van Buren; the State Convention; Cabinet disagreements; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1843 Leonard, Moses G. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Sept. 15 Kinderhook. The Tyler office-holders' mass meeting of protest against the Syracuse Conven- tion's action; Calhoun's following in New York; their connection with the movement for division; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1843 Hammond, Jabez D[elano]. Cherry Valley, [N. Y.] To Sept. 17 Martin Van Buren, Lindenwald. Chief Justice Spencer's attack upon the [Political History of the State of New YorTc\; Hammond's reply; an alleged letter of Hammond to Van Buren on the presidential election of 1812; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. PAPEBS OF MAETIN VAN BTJBEN 481 1843 Billings, Noyes. New London, Conn. To Martin Van Sept. 18 Buren, Lindenwald. Articles in the Evening Post, etc., on Van Buren's office-holding poHcy if re-elected; Van Buren's opposers; his strength; personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1843 Martin, J. L. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Kin- Sept. 19 derhook. Congratulations upon the hopeful political prospect; the failure of his paper; dan- gers of a party schism from the" Calhoun people; Blair's mistaken course ; Eitchie a model ; Rhett and Hunter and the Spectator; offers to Martin; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1843 Law, John. Vincennes, [Ind.] To Martin Van Buren, Sept. 22 [Kinderhook]. An impolitic move in favor of Gen. Cass as the Indiana candidate ; the need of harmony; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1843 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren, Sept. 22 [Kinderhook]. The New York Convention ; states that will vote for Van Buren; Polk's strength as a candidate for vice-president ; other candidates ; Blair and Kendall; personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private." 1843 Letcher, John. Lexington, Va. To Thomas Ritchie, Sept. 23 Richmond. General satisfaction with the State Convention's action; the Calhoun party's Texas annexation correspondence plot; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1843 Jewett, Albert G. Bangor, [Me.] To Henry Simpson Sept. 23 and others, Philadelphia. Acknowledging the receipt of the address; Van Buren's strength in Maine; combined opposition to him; executive patronage; the course of Pennsylvania in the National Convention of 1844; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1843 Mason, Stevens T. Selma, [Ala.] To Henry Simpson and Sept. 25 others, Philadelphia. Answering Simpson and others to Mason, [1843, Aug.?] 25; the duty of the Democracy of the Union to support Van Buren; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1843 [Van Bnren, Martin. Kinderhook]. To [Noyes Billings Sept. ?] New London, Conn.] On his appointive policy if re-elected. A. Df. 1 p. (Incomplete. With: Billings to Van Buren, 1843, Sept. 4). 40803°— 10 ^31 482 LIBEAKY OF CONGBESS 1843 Albany, New York, Atlas. Announcement: An appeal to Sept. New York Democrats to increase its circulation. Broadside. (With: Lamb to Van Buren, 1843, Sept. 12). [1843? Mobile [Alabama] Register. Editorial: "Mr. Van Buren." Sept. ?] Eeprint of a reprint with editorial comment in the Hudson Gazette. 1 column. 1843 Wright, Silas. Canton, [O.] To Martin Van Buren, Oct. 2 [Kinderhook]. The Syracuse Convention; influ- ences tending to disunion and to harmony in the State and National Democracy; personal matters; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1843 Doolittle, James E. Warsaw, Wyoming Co., N. Y. To Oct. 2 Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook. Asking the use of Van Buren's name in the attempt to help Mrs. Catharine Finch recover her share of an estate in Holland; Van Buren the choice of the Democ- racy of Wyoming Co. ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1843 Stevenson, A[ndrew]. The Retreat, [Va.] To Martin Van Oct. 8 Buren, Kinderhook. The public dinner given to Mr. Hunter in King William [County] by Cal- houn's friends ; warning of the Texas annexation plot; personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1843 Johnson, C[ave]. Clarksville, Tenn. To Martin Van Bu- OcT. 9 ren, Kinderhook. Misrepresentations of the KnoxviUe Argus; Van Buren and Polk the first choice of Tennessee Democrats; the banks' in- fluence; attempts to prove corruption against Van Buren's administration by Congressional committee reports; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1843 Brown, B. F., and N. Newton, Jr. Norwalk, O. To Mar- OcT. 16 tin Van Buren, Lindenwald. Invitation to a military convention at Norwalk on Nov. 3 to agitate the Oregon question. L. S. 1 p. 1843 Roane, W[illiam] H. Tree Hill, Va. To M[artin] Van Bu- OcT- 17 ren, Kinderhook. Sending a letter of Letcher . to Ritchie and an Enquirer [Oct.] 10, containing Roane's letter to the King William "Calhoun- ites"; the Texas annexation plot; the advis- ability of a countermove ; etc. A. L. S. 2 p . 1843 Barker, Geo[rge] W. Montpelier, [Vt.] To [Martin] ^^- ^^ Van Buren, Kinderhook. Inclosing resolutions passed at the State Convention, [Oct. 17]; dele- gates to the National Convention instructed for PAPERS OF MAETIN VAN BXJEEN 483 Barker, Geo[rge] W. — Continued. Van Buren; alleged and real grounds of opposi- tion to Van Buren; Johnson's expected visit; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1843 [Kendall, Amos]. Washington. Form of a letter sent to Oct. 20 certain members of the House of Representatives relative to the House printing. Copy. 1 p. (With: Kendall to Van Buren, 1843, Nov. 5). [1843 [Kentucky Yeoman]. Editorials: [1] "Virginia Politics"; C.Oct. 20?] [2] "Tennessee— Mr. Van Buren." Clipping. (With: Moore to Van Buren, 1843, Oct. 22). 1843 Jarvis, Russell. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Kin- OcT. 20 derhook. The impropriety of a presidential can- didate's control of newspapers; Van Buren's course contrasted with Calhoun's; Jarvis's real wishes as to Van Buren's relation to a proposed Democratic paper in New York; etc. ; answering Van Buren to Jarvis, [1843, Oct.] 14. A. L. S. 3 p. 1843 law, John. Vincennes, [Ind.] To Martin Van Buren, Oct. 21 [Kinderhook]. A "straw vote" in favor of Van Buren at a Sulhvan County barbecue; the char- acter of the impending fight ; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. [1843 "Scott County," Rejoinder to the editorials on "Vir- c. Oct. 21?] ginia politics" and "Tennessee — Mr. Van Bu- ren" in the Kentucky Yeoman [c. Oct. 20]. Clip- ping. (With: Moore to Van Buren, 1843, Oct. 22). 1843 Moore, T[homas] P[atrick]. Harrodsburg, [Ky.] To M[ar- Oct. 22 tin] Van Buren, Kinderhook. Disgust with the Johnson party's conduct in Kentucky; estimate of Johnson's strength; Polk for Vice-President; Calhoun's weakness; etc.; inclosing a clipping from the Kentucky Yeoman and a reply from another newspaper. A. L. S. 2 p. 1843 Patton, Benj[ami]n, Jr. Pittsburg. To Martin Van Bu- OcT. 23 pen, Eonderhook. Inclosing editorials from the Harrishurg Democratic Union and the Pittsburg Morning Post on the speakership for the next Congress; articles of Judge Shaler (Cassius) fa- voring Buchanan ; Patton and a foreign appoint- ment; his successor as district attorney; Judge 484 LIBKAEY OF CONGKESS Patton, [Benj[ami]n, Jr. — Continued. Wilkins; the fight over second choice; N. S. Eogers's unfortunate congressional canvass; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1843 Singleton, Jos[eph] J. Dahlonega, Ga. To Martin Van Oct. 25 Buren, Kinderhook. Explanation of the late Democratic defeat at the Georgia polls; a nomi- nating State convention soon to be called; Van Buren the rightful candidate; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1843 Van Buren, M[artin]. Albany. To B. F. Brown and N. Oct. 25 Newton, Jr., Norwalk, O. Declining their invi- tation to a mihtary convention to discuss the Oregon question. A. Df . 2 p. (Dated Oct. 28). . Copy by Martin Van Buren, Jr. 3 p. (Both with: Brown and Newton to Van Buren, 1843, Oct. 16). 1843 Rathbnn, Geo[rge]. Auburn, [N. Y.] To [Martin Van Oct. 26 Buren, Kinderhook]. Suggesting a hint to the Governor to co-operate in restoring party har- mony in [Cayuga] County. A. L. S. 2 p. 1843 Vanderpoel, A[aron]. New York. To M[artin] Van Bu- OcT. 26 ren, Kinderhook. Encouraging prospects; Jones's chances as against Quackenbush ; Judge Thomp- son's illness; Spencer his probable successor in the event of his death; Whig hopes; the tariff; the Evening Post; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1843 Welles, Gideon. Hartford, [Conn.] To Martin Van Bu- OcT. 26 ren, [Kinderhook]. The State Convention; Van Buren resolutions and delegates to the National Convention; personal and family matters; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1843 Van Buren, Martin. Lindenwald. To the Democratic Oct. 26 Young Men of Tennessee. Declining their invi- tation to their State convention. A. Df. of Van Buren, Abraham Van. Buren, and Martin Van Buren, Jr. 26 p. (Incomplete) . 1843 Hammond, Jabez D[elano]. Cherry Valley, [N. Y.] To Oct. 27 Martin Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. On Judge Spencer's attack on the Political History of the State of New York; Van Buren' s conduct in 1812; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. PAPEKS OF MAHTIN VAN BUREN 485 1843 Bragg, J[ohn]. Mobile, [Ala.] To Martin Van Buren, Oct. 28 Kinderhook. Impressions of the political situa- tion gathered from a Sunamer trip through Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Western Virginia; Clay's strength; Calhoun's plans; the Texas an- nexation plot; Campbell's opposition to Van Buren; Calhoun, Crawford, and the Whig vic- tory in Georgia; Haywood's value; the Saunders- Brown correspondence.; asking Van Buren's aid in a love-affair; etc. A. L. S. 7 p. [1843] Bancroft, George. [Boston]. To M[artin] Van Buren, Oct. [Kinderhook]. Marshal Bertrand's visit; Web- ster and Woodbury; etc. A.L.S. 4 p. (Printed: Mass. Hist. Soc, Proceedings, v. 42, p. 416-417). 1843 Marcy, W[illiam] L[earned]. Albany. To M[artin] Van Nov. 1 Buren, [Eanderhook]. Efforts to restore harmony in Cayuga Co. ; danger of losing New York City; the political effect of Johnson's visit; a possible situation for himself; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1843 Kendall, Amos. Washington. To M[artin] Van Buren, Nov. 5 [Kinderhook]. Inclosing a form of a letter [Oct. 20] sent to certain members of the House in regard to the House printing; the Tyler-Cal- houn coahtion's plan to defeat Van Buren by bringing out a third man; the Globe's course; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. (Appended copy, 1 p.) 1843 Gilpin, H[enry] D[ilwood]. Philadelphia. To Martin Nov. 5 Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. On correspondence printed in the Enquirer after passing through Selden's hands; Howe's inquiry; Buchanan's visit; his opinions on the candidates; Webster's candidacy; Clay's prospects; Gilpin's article on Van Buren in the second number of Kendall's Extra Globe of 1840; personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1843 Hudson, Tho[ma]s B. St. John's, [Mo.] To M[artin] Van Nov. 6 Buren, Kinderhook. Factions in Missouri; Hud- son's course in the Legislature; Van Buren the real choice of the Missouri Democracy; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1843 Daniel, P[eter] V[ivian]. Jackson, Miss. To M[artin] Nov. 9 Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. The Democratic vic- tory in the Mississippi elections; Louisiana con- 486 LIBKARY or CONGEESS Daniel, P[eter] V[ivian] — Continued. ditions; Kentucky and Clay; his own unjust treatment by the Federal Government; his cir- cuit; personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1843 Gregory, W. O. "Waterloo, N. C. To Martin "Van Buren, Nov. 9 Kinderhook. The demoralizing effect of banks upon public morals; interrogatories to be pro- pounded to the presidential candidates; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1843 Hoyt, L[orenzo. New York]. To M[artin] Van Buren, Nov. 9 [Kinderhook]. The Democratic victory at the New York polls; the vote of the National Ameri- can party and of the Calhoun men; John A. King's defeat in Queens; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1843 Van Buren, M[artin]. Lindenwald. To Andrew Jackson, Nov. 10 Nashville. The results of the New York elec- tion. A. L. S. 3 p. 1843 Gilpin, H[enry] D[ilwood]. Philadelphia. To Martin Nov. 11 Van Buren, Lindenwald. The New York elec- tions; vice-presidential nomination at a meeting of Cass's friends at Zanesville; articles in the Harrisburg Argus and the Harrisburg Union; the inquiries of [Howe]; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1843 Dickinson, D[ani,el] S. Binghamton, [N. Y.] To Martin Nov. 13 Van Buren, Eanderhook. The elections; condi- tions in [Broome] County; personal plans and messages; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1843 Daniel, P[eter] V[ivian]. Jackson, Miss. To [Martin] Van ^°^- ^^ Buren, [Kinderhook]. Erroneous views of Van Buren's opinions on the tariff; Van Buren's and Calhoun's prospects in Mississippi; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1843 Van Buren, John D[ash] and others. New York. To Nov. 16 Martin Van Buren, IQnderhook. Invitation to a dinner of the St. Nicholas Society, Dec. 6, [1843]. L. S. 1 p. 1843 Petrikin, David. Danville, Pa. To Martin Van Buren, ^°^- ^^ Kinderhook. Congratulations on the New York elections; forecast as to the State and National elections in Pennsylvania; personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. PAPERS OP MARTIN VAN BUREN 487 1843 Paige, A[lonzo] C. Schenectady, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Nov. 18 Buren, Kinderhook. On Gibson's inquiry; the [Schenectady] County elections; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1843 Medary, S[amuel]. Columbus, O. To M[artin] Van Bu- Nov. 19 ren, Kinderhook. ■ Congratulations on the New York elections; the County Convention, [Nov. 18]; a Cass meeting at Zanesville; visit of J. Q. Adams; the Ohio elections; Kendall's candidacy for the congressional printing; personal mes- sages; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1843 [Wright, Silas]. Albany. To Martin Van Buren, Kin- Nov. 20 derhook. Arrival at Albany; his departure for Kjnderhook tomorrow; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. (Signature torn away). 1843 Hana, A. C. Ehzabethtown, [N. Y. ?] To M[artin] Van Nov. 20 Buren, Kinderhook. The bearing of the Texas question on the presidential campaign; the Mus- kingum, O., Democratic meeting; the abolition feeling and Clay's chances in [New York]; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1843 Van Buren, John D[ash]. New York. To Martin Van Nov. 23 Buren, [Kinderhook]. Transmitting the invita- tion [Nov. 16] from the Stewards of the St. Nicholas Society to the Society's dinner, [Dec. 6]. A. L. S. 2 p. 1843 Paige, A[lonzo] C. Schenectady, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Nov. 25 Buren, Kinderhook. The publication in the Argus of the letter inquired about by Gibson; the reasons for the [Schenectady] County defeat; result of the State elections; harmony necessary to elect Van Buren; personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1843 " Mass meeting in Carroll County. Annexation of Texas." Nov. 25 Printed. 2 p. (With: Sanders and others to Van Buren, 1843, Nov. 25). 1843 Sanders, Geo[rge] N. Ghent, Carroll Co., Ky. To Martin Nov. 25 Van Buren, Kinderhook. Transmitting proceed- ings of a mass meeting in Carroll Co. on the an- nexation of Texas, Nov. 25 ; asking Van Buren's views on annexation. Copy. 1 p. 488 LIBBAEY OP CONGKESS 1843 Brown, A[lbert] G[allatin]. Gallatin, Miss. To M[artin] Nov. 25 Van Buren, Kinderhook. The State elections; Van Buren's strength; the defection of Gwin, Gholson, and Howard to the Calhoun party; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1843 Selden, W[illiam]. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Nov. 25 [Kinderhook]. [Woodbury's] treachery; the Spectator's fire upon Van Buren; Calhoun's vain hopes; dangers in a Whig Federal administra- tion; estimate of Clay's, Webster's, Benton's and Gales's characters ; Blair's impolitic attacks upon Tyler; the Texas question; Allen's estimate of Clay's chances; underground political workers; Tyler's preference for president; etc. A.L. S. 12 p. 1843 Poinsett, J[oel] E[oberts]. White House, Pedee, [S. C] Nov. 25 To [Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook]. The mild weather; Calhoun's prospects; overtures to Poinsett in regard to the Tice-presidency; farm- ing experiments ; personal messages ; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1843 Forsyth, John. Milledgeville, Ga. To M[artin] Van Bu- Nov. 26 ren, [Kinderhook]. Democratic defeat due to the Calhoun party; Van Buren's strength in Georgia; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1843 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To M[artui] Van Buren, Nov. 29 [Kinderhook]. Why the Nashville Convention did not declare openly for Van Buren and Polk; a plot in behalf of Cass; the distribution of states among the candidates; Polk's strength; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. "Confidential." 1843 Ingersoll, R[alph] I. New Haven, Conn. To Martin Van Nov. 30 Buren, Kinderhook. Sending an article on the tariff; the injustice of the ad valorem duties; Clay's Georgia correspondence; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. • Copy by Martin Van. Buren, Jr. 4 p. 1843 Polk, James K[nox]. Columbia, Tenn. To M[artin] Van Nov. 30 Buren, Kinderhook. The State Convention, [Nov.] 23; uninstructed delegates to the Balti- more Convention; their preferences; the Whig Legislature's influence upon Whig fortunes; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 489 [1843? New York elections. On the significance of the coming Nov. ?] [New York] city elections; the reasoning of the Calhoun party. Newspaper clipping. 1843 Peters, Rich[ar]d. Philadelphia. "The statutes of the Nov. United States at large [prospectus]." D. S. (printed) . 2 p. (With : Peters to Van Buren, 1843, Dec. 5). 1843 Yarcy, W[Uliam] L[earned]. Albany. To M[artin] Van Dec. 1 Buren, [Eonderhook]. News from Washington; Spencer's treasury-note currency hobby; John- son's waning popularity; the !^lair-Kendall ri- valry; Blair's quandary on the Texas question; the speakership of the New York Legislature; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1843 Thomas, Francis. Annapolis, [Md.] Correspondence with Dec. 5-21 a friend in Richmond and Governor McDowell in regard to a separation between Thomas and his wife, McDowell's daughter. Printed. 1 p. (Addressed to Martin Van Buren, Kiaderhook), 1843 Peters, Rich[ard]. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Buren, Dec. 5 Kinderhook. Sending a prospectus of the United States Statutes at Large; asking for a letter favor- ing the work. A. L. S. 1 p. 1843 Smith, A. W. Covington, Tipton Co., Tenn. To Martin Dec. 5 Van Buren, Kinderhook. Asking for a certified copy of the New York Legislature's instructions to Van Buren for his tariff vote in 1828; Smith's political activity and influence in Tipton County; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1843 Johnston, John W. Barryville, [N. Y.] To M[artin] Van Dec. 6 Buren, Kinderhook. Reflections upon the po- litical situation. A. L. S. 2 p. 1843 Democratic Central Committee of New York, Central Dec. 6 Committee of Correspondence. New York. Circular of announcement of the Gazette, a Cal- houn daily paper; questions on presidential pref- erence and the choice of delegates to the Balti- more Convention. Broadside. 1843 Wright, SUas. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Dec. 6 [Kinderhook]. The election of the Speaker; a caucus of the Republican members of the House; nominations; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 490 LIBRARY OP CONGRESS 1843 Booth, John B. Goshen. To Martin Van Buren, [Kin- Dec. 8 derhook]. The defection of the Independent Journal to the Calhoun party; soUciting support for the newly-established Democratic Standard. A. L. S. 3 p. 1843 O'Sullivan, J[ohn] L. New York. To [Martin] Van Bu- Dec. 8 pen, Kinderhook. Sending a copy of part of a letter from Dixon H. Lewis on the tariff; views on the proper policy of the Calhoun party; per- sonal matters; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1843 Parker, A[masa] J. Delhi, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Buren, Dec. 9 Kinderhook. Asking Van Buren's neutrality in the contest between Parker and Hogeboona for the circuit judgeship of the district. A. L. S. 2 p. 1843 Skerrett, David E., and others. Philadelphia. To Mar- Dec. 9 tin Van Buren, Kinderhook. Sending an address of the Executive Conunittee of the Democratic citizens of the City and County of Philadelphia. L. S. 2 p. 1843 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Washington. To Martin Van Dec. 10 Buren, Kinderhook. The organization of the House; its significance in connection with the presidential election; Blair's re-election as printer to the House against [Kendall's] opposi- tion; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1843 Gilpin, H[enry] D[ilwood]. Philadelphia. To Martin ^^^- ^^ Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Urging an answer to the Address of the Executive Committee ; former jealousy between them and the Hickory Club; the situation in Washington; the Portsmouth meeting; the outlook in South Carolina; the be- ginning of the campaign; asking for pamphlets on the Glentworth frauds and the Brodhead af- fair; the desirability of holding the presidential elections on the same day in all the states; the celebration of Van Buren's birthday; Buchan- an's prospects; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1843 Martin, Geo[rge] H. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Bu- ^^°-^^ ren, Kinderhook. Promising a tree; Van Bu- ren's presidential prospects; etc.; including an extract from a letter of John Slidell, Louisiana. A. L. S. 2 p. PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUKEN 491 1843 Hallett,W[illiam]R. Mobile, [Ala.] ToMartinVanBuren, Dec. 13 Kinderhook. The nomination of Van Buren and King by the Tuscaloosa Convention ; bad feeling in the South in regard to the tariff resolutions at Sjrracuse; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1843 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To [David C. Skerrett I>Eo. 13 and others, Philadelphia]. Answering their let- ter transmitting the address of the Democratic Citizens of the City and County of Philadelphia. A. Df . 3 p. (With : Skerrett and others to Van Buren, 1843, Dec. 9). 1843 Bragg, J[ohn]. Mobile, [Ala.] To Martin Van Buren, Dec. 14 Kinderhook. Van Buren's majority in the State Convention; the delegates to the Baltimore Con- vention; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1843 Davis, John. Davisville, [Pa.] To Martin Van Buren, Dec. 14 Kinderhook. The organization of the House ; its bearing upon the presidential question and the succession in 1848; his own defeat; his letter to the Philadelphia Committee; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1843 Lloyd, E,. L., and others. Northern Liberties, [Philadel- Dec. 16 phia Co., Pa.] To Martin Van Buren, Kinder- hook. Invitation to a Democratic public dinner on the anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans, [Jan. 8, 1844]. L. S. 2 p. 1843 Petrikin, D[avid]. Danville. To Henry D. Gilpin, Phila- Dec. 18 delphia. The presidential and the gubernatorial situation in Pennsylvania; executive patronage; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1843 Cheatham, L. P. Nashville, [Tenn.] To [Martin Van Bu- Dec. 22 ren, Kinderhook]. The late State Convention; delegates to the Baltimore Convention; failure in the State elections ; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1843 Hammond, J[ames] H[enry]. Columbia, [S. C] To M[ar- Deo. 24 tin] Van Buren, Lindenwald. Thanks for a new edition of [George] Bommer's [New Methodf]; farming experiments; late movement on the State Bank; the presidential situation in [South Carolina]; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1843 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To John L. O'Sul- Dbc. 25 livan, [New York]. Answering O'Sullivan to Van Buren, [1843], Dec. 8, inclosing Dixon H. Lewis's letter on the tariff . A. Df . 4 p. (With: O'Sullivan to Van Buren, 1843, Dec. 8). 492 LIBKAKY OF CONGKESS [1843?] Wentworth, John. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Deo. 26 Kinderhook. Inclosing a newspaper clipping on Van Buren's vote in the United States Senate on the pre-emption bills ; the best mode of meeting the Whig attack ; prospects for the presidential nomination; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. (Clipping ap- pended) . 1843 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To , [Albany?] Deo. 27 Declining an invitation to a meeting at the Cap- itol in Albany on the first Wednesday in Jan- uary, [1844], "in defence of Irish freedom and the rights of man." A. Df. 4 p. 1843 Pittsburgh [Pa.] Gazette. News notes and editorials on I'EO. 29 the Butler Co. Democratic Whig meeting, [Dec] 13; "Anti-abohtion — Mob Law" [proceedings at a pubHc meeting in Lewis Co., Mo., Nov. 3]; the Oregon expedition; South Carolina measures against the entrance of free negroes; J. R. Gid- dings and Henry Clay; Van Buren, Buchanan, the "Locofocos"; anti-Masons; Pennsylvania finances; Calhoun; the annexation of Texas; the Smithsonian legacy; etc. 4 p. 1843 Austin, W[illia]m E., and others. Pittsburg. To M[artin] Dec. Van Buren, Kinderhook. Inquiry addressed to the presidential candidates in behalf of the citi- zens of Allegheny County, Pa., in regard to views on the annexation of Texas. L. S. 1 p. [1843? Fairfield, J[ohn. Washington?] To M[artin] Van Buren, Dec.?] [Kinderhook]. On a rumor connecting the writer with the Navy Department ; transmitting a letter from Judge [Ether] Shepley. A. L. S. 3 p. [1843?] [Van Buren, Martin. Kinderhook?] To . Answer- ing a letter of congratulation [on Republican election victory ?] ; the distribution bill; etc. A. Df. 2 p. (Fragment). [1843?] [Van Buren, Martin. Kinderhook?] To Christian Schmale, Wilkes Barre, Pa. Answering a suggestion on the utility of a Democratic paper at [Harris- burg] ; his own views of the impropriety of pecu- niary connection with the public press. A. D. 2 p. [1843?] [Van Buren, Martin. Kinderhook]. Answer to interroga- tories in Kendall 'y. Stokes. A. Df. 5 p. (See: TJ. S. Sup. Ot. Rep. 12 PeUrs, 524, 3 Howard, 87) . PAPEBS OF MABTIN VAN BUEEN 493 1844 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To [R. Ij. Lloyd and J'^^N. 1 others], Northern Liberties, [Philadelphia Coun- ty, Pa.] DecUning their invitation to an anni- versary celebration of the Battle of New Orleans [Jan. 8, 1844]. A. Dr. 2 p. (With: Lloyd and others to Van Buren, 1843, Dec. 16). 1844 Browne, O. H. Pittsburg, Pa. To M[artin] Van Buren, J-"'- 1 Banderhook. Buchanan's withdrawal : a meet- ing of Buchanan men on [Dec] 30; a meeting of Van Buren men on [Jan.] 13; the attitude of the Aurora and of the Morning Post; etc. A. Ij. S. 2 p. 1844 Hnbbard, Henry. Charlestown, [N. H.] To Martin Van Jan. 2 Buren, Kinderhook. Introducing H[enry] Hub- bard, Jr; his own hope for Van Buren's nomina- tion. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Wright, Silas. Washington, D. C. To Martin Van Bu- Jan. 2 ren, [Kinderhook]. New Year's day at the Presi- dent's House; Van Buren made a candidate for the vacancy on the Supreme Bench; information derived from Mason of Michigan; an account of the interview; Spencer's name to be sent in; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. [1844] Thomas, Francis. Annapolis. To M[artin] Van Buren, Jan. 4 [Kinderhook]. Inclosing Benton to Thomas, 1841, Mar. 12, etc.; asking information as to an interview described by Benton. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 The Patriot. Mount Clemens, [Mich.] [1] Editorial: Jan. 5 "Locofoco National Convention", commenting upon a reprinted article from the Albany Journal; [2] Grovier, I. J., and Ira Stout, "Democratic Meeting [at Mount Clemens to elect delegates to the County Convention, Jan. 3]." CUpping. 1844 Pickens, F[rancis] W. Edgewood, [Edgefield, S. C] To Jan. 5 Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook. Political con- fusion in Washington; fears for the Republican party; personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. (Personal seal attached) . 1844 Gilpin, H[enry] D[ilwood]. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Jan. 6 Buren, [Kinderhook]. Inclosing letters lent by Chairman Skerrett and a pamphlet copy of the late address; a Life of Van Buren and a Van Buren Almanac soon to be issued ; Horn's letter from Buchanan on his withdrawal; delegates to 494 LIBRARY OF CONGEBSS Gilpin, H[enry] D[ilwood] — Continued. Harrisburg; the presidential and the guberna- torial question; organization; William Gilpin's exploit at "Rock Independence"; personal mes- sages; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. [1844 Ritchie, Thomas. Richmond. To Hugh A. Garland, Jan. 8] Petersburg, [Va.] Suggestions for an address and for queries to be put to Van Buren. A. L. S. 3 p. (Appended is a note transmitting the above letter to Van Buren; with: Garland to Van Buren, 1844, Jan. 12). 1844 Wright, SUas. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Jan. 8 [Kinderhook]. Sanford and his paper; the South and the tariff; his own work at preparing a new tariff; importance given to words; the justice- ship ; the Whig bargain ; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. 1844 Thomas, Burton A. West Sand Lake, N. Y. To Martin Jan. 8 Van Buren, Kinderhook. The "anti-rent" ex- citement in Rensselaer and Albany Counties; etc. ; Van Buren's opinion on the Van Rensselaer claims desired. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 Snowden, James Ross. House of Representatives, Harris- Jan. 8 burg, DPa.] To Martin Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Ross's political record; Porter's loss of standing; Buchanan's withdrawal; organization of the Democratic members of the State Legislature; advice to Democratic editors to come out for Van Buren; work for rival candidates; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1844 Knapp, H. S. Kalida, Putnam Co., N. Y. To M[artin] Jan. 9 Van Buren, Kinderhook, N. Y. An article cred- ited to the New York Plebeian on "Van Buren's Private Life"; his own determination to sup- port Van Buren despite personally unfavorable opinion. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 Van Buren, M[artin]. Lindenwald. To SUas Wright, Jan. 9 [Washington]. On the revision of the tariff; his own disinclination to obtrude his opinion on Congress; etc. A. Df. S. 3 p. 1844 Nicolson, John B. Boston. To Martin Van Buren, Jan. 10 [Kinderhook]. Sending a copy of an extract from a letter of Buchanan on his determination PAPEES OF MARTIK VAN BUREN 495 Nicolson, John B. — Continued. to support the Convention nominee, etc. ; his own confidence in Van Buren's prospects ; naval duties; personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To [Francis Thomas, J-*^N. n AnnapoUs]. Answering Thomas to Van Buren, [1844, Jan. 4]. A. Df. 2 p. (Incomplete. With the letter answered) . 1844 Wright, W[illia]m. Boston. To Martin Van Buren, Jan. 12 Kinderhook. Asking the truth of the state- ments in the Boston Post [Jan. 13], as to the investigation by the United States Treasury- Department of the "land fraud " of the Common- wealth Bank in which Wright was an accuser. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 Garland, H[ugh] A. Petersburg, [Va.] To [Martin] Van Jan. 12 Buren, Kinderhook. A history of his favorable opinion of Van Buren; questions on the inter- pretation of the answers to the Indiana interroga- tories; the uncertainty of Van Buren's nomina- tion; etc.; inclosing Ritchie to Garland, [1844, Jan. 8]. L. S. 5 p. 1844 law, John. Indianapolis, [Ind.] To Martin Van Buren, Jan. 12 Kinderhook. The State Convention, [Jan.] 8; explanation of one resolution ; reasons for refus- ing nomination as an elector; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. "Private." ■ 1844 M'lane, Allen, Jr. Platte City, Mo. To M[artin] Van Jan. 12 Buren, [Kinderhook]. Answering Van Buren's note, 1843, Nov. 15; promising a copy of the Platte Eagle reporting the proceedings in Platte County; McLane's history since leaving the Navy; the Platte Argus Y>'^ojected; personal mes- sages; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1844 Van Buren, M[artin]. Lindenwald. To Andrew Jackson, Jan. 13 Hermitage. Congratulations on the passage of Ingersoll's bill for refunding his fine; the people not ungrateful; an harmonious convention in prospect; consideration for his health; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1844 Foster, W[illia]m. Boston. To Martin Van Buren, Jan. 15 Kinderhook. William Wright's good work for Democracy in Boston; opposition to Henshaw's 496 LIBKAEY OF CONGEESS Foster, W[illia]m — Continued. nomination ; its ill effect on the Bay State Demo- crat and the success of the party if effected ; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To [William Wright, Jan. 16 Boston]. Referring Wright to the Treasury De- partment files for information in reference to the Government's alleged investigation of the Com- monwealth Bank frauds. A. Df. 2 p. (With: Wright to Van Buren, 1844, Jan. 12). 1844 Snowden, James Ross, and others. Harrisburg, [Pa.] To Jan. 19 Martin Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Transmitting the proceedings of a State Democratic mass meet- ing at Harrisburg, [Jan. 7]. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Arusmont, F[rances] W[right] d' [Madame]. Cincinnati. Jan. 19 To Martin Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. On the advisability of so amending the Federal Consti- tution as to provide for the adjustment of differ- ences between North and South; personal mat- ters; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Snowden, James R[oss]. House of Representatives, Har- Jan. 20 risburg, [Pa.] To Martin Van Buren, [Kinder- hook]. Transmitting a letter and paper relative to demonstrations in Van Buren's favor ; Johnson for vice-president; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. Salisbury, Seth. Harrisburg, Pa. To Martin Van Bu- ren, Kinderhook. The Van Buren movement in Pennsylvania; Johnson's "rightness;" etc. A. L. S. 1 p. "Confidential." Little, W. E. Joliet, Will Co., 111. To Martin Van Bu- ren, Lindenwald. Asking for a statement as to Van Buren's appointive policy if elected. A. L. S. 2 p. Schwarz, J. E. Spring Wells, near Detroit, Mich. To Martin Van Buren, Lindenwald. Congratula- tions on the result of the Michigan State Con- vention; giving the vote, suppressed from the printed proceedings out of consideration for Cass. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To [WiUiam H.] ^^^- 24 Roane, [Tree Hill, near Richmond, Va.] As to Garland's questions on the tariff; his own dis- approval of the course proposed; a reference to 1844 Jan. 21 1844 Jan. 21 1844 Jan. 22 PAPEKS OF MAKTIN VAN BUBEN 497 [Van Buren, Martin] — Continued. his Indiana letter; his entire willingness to lay his opinions before the public; the game of the Whigs; etc. A. Df. 8 p. "Confidential." 1844 Brown, Ethan A[llen]. Parterre, near Rising Sun, Ind. J-*^- 25 To John Law, Vincennes, Ind. The presidential situation; the necessity for vigorous effort on the part of the Democrats; Law's appointment as judge; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 Wait, WiUiam S. Greenville, Bond Co., 111. To M[artin] Jan. 25 Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Sending a copy of proceedings of the Circuit Convention ; Johnson's willingness to accept the second place; the tariff question in the West; Whig advantage in the present prosperity; Johnson's qualification for the presidency in view of the possibility of his influencing legislation favorable to labor and farming interests; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1844 Fry, Jacob, Jr. Trappe, Montgomery Co., Pa. To M[ar- J-Au. 25 tin] Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Suggestions for the campaign; the important bearing of the gubernatorial upon the presidential nomination and election. A. L. S. 4 p. 1844 [Van Bnren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To Silas Wright, Jan. 25 [Washington]. As to the case of Mr. Harris; Jackson's confidence in him; the history of the subsequent events; as to Poinsett's course in the matter; etc. A. Dr. 6 p. 1844 Anderson, H[ugh] J. Augusta, [Me.] To Martin Van Jan. 27 Buren, [Kinderhook]. The political atmosphere in Maine; executive patronage; etc. A. L. S. 3 p., 1844 Bay, S. Mansfield. Jefferson City, Mo. To Martin Van Jan. 28 Buren, Kinderhook. Asking for documents bearing upon Van Buren's political record; sending an article, "Mr Van Buren and his traducer William C. Rives," in the Jefferson Enquirer. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Walters, W. Springfield, 111. To Martin Van Buren, Jan. 29 Lindenwald. Accompanying Walters and Web- " er's letter to Van Buren, suggesting a denial of a current rumor as to Van Buren's tariff vote in 1828; the importance of the tariff question in 40803°— 10 32 498 LIBEAKY OF COITGEESS Walters, W. — Continued. Illinois; the Mormon vote; Walters' s vote in the Baltimore Convention, May, 1844; his financial embarrassments as bondsman of the defaulter Linn; personal matters; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. [1844 [Van Buren, Martin. Kinderhook]. To [James Ross Jan. 29] Snowden and others, Harrisburg, Pa.] Ac- knowledging proceedings of the State Democratic mass meeting at Harrisburg, [Jan.] 17. A. Df. of Angelica Van Buren. 10 p. (Incomplete; with: Snowden and others to Van Buren, 1844, Jan. 19). . Printed; in the Kentucky Yeoman, 1844, Apr. 11. (With: Sanders and others to Van Buren, 1844, April 10). 1844 Walters and Weber. Springfield, III. To Martin Van Bu- Jan. 29 ren, Lindenwald. Suggesting a denial of the statement that Van Buren procured tariff vote instructions in 1828. A. L. S. 1 p. 1844 Hudson, John T. Buffalo, [N. Y.] To M[artin] Van Bu- J^N. 29 ren, Kinderhook. Inquiring as to Van Buren's views on Masonry and the feasibility of address- ing to him a formal inquiry, with a view to cap- turing the anti-Masonic vote. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Hallett,W[illiam] E. Mobile, [Ala.] To Martin Van Bu- Jan. 31 ren, Kinderhook. Calhoun's chances small ; tariff and abolition petitions in Congress ; Mobile news- papers; Ritchie's efforts to arouse Virginia; er- rors in his statement; Clay's election tour; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 Smith, H[enry] K. Buffalo. To M[artin] Van Buren, Jan. 31 [Kinderhook]. A Johnson meeting; another meeting of Democrats and a second Johnson meeting; Bishop Hughes's opposition; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. [1844? Editorial: "The presidency"; Clay and the Whigs; Van Jan. ?] Buren and Calhoun; etc. Newspaper clipping. 1844 IngersoU, C[harles] J[ared]. Washington. [To Martin Feb. 1 Van Buren, Kinderhook]. Some abuse received by himself; a visit to the Drawing-room ; Tyler on a third party; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. PAPERS OF MABTIN VAN BUEBN 499 1844 Ranney, N[athan]. St. Louis. To Martin Van Buren, Feb. 2 Kinderhook. The unfavorable side; his own fear of defeat should Van Buren secure the nomi- nation; the advisabilty of withdrawal; conse- quences of another defeat; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 Slidell, John. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Lin- Feb. 2 denwald. The Louisiana Convention; Calhoun's strength ; what is needed to conciliate his follow- ers ; the tariff ; the course of Beardsley and Da- vis; rule 21; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1844 Van Buren, Martin. Albany. To . Acknowledg- Feb. 2 ment of a letter; his position on questions known. A. Df. 2 p. 1844 Bond County, 111., General Meeting. Greenville, 111. Feb. 3 Form of "The Memorial of the People of Illi- nois to the Congress of the United States." Printed; in the Carlyle Beacon Extra, 1844, Mar. 12. (A part of: Wait and others, Circular, 1844, Mar. 5; with: Wait to Van Buren, 1844, Mar. 30). 1844 Roane, W[illiam] H. Eichmond. To M[artin] Van Buren, Feb. 3 [Kinderhook]. The Virginia Convention; approval of not noticing Ritchie and Garland's queries ; Cal- houn's letter; the vote of Virginia assured; con- cessions to the Calhoun wing; 'Ritchie's treat- ment of the Calhoun letter; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Hoyne, Philip A. Galena, 111. To Martin Van Buren, Feb. 4 Lindenwald. Questions on the annexation of Texas and the occupation of Oregon territory. A. L. S. 1 p. 1844 Bragg, J[ohn]. Mobile, [Ala.] To Martin Van Buren, Feb. 4 [Kinderhook]. His own affair with Miss B ; the reception of Calhoun's address; Governor Fitzpatrick; Clay's visit to New Orleans; Poin- dexter on Rives; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Selby, Lloyd. Warrenton, Miss. To Martin Van Buren, Feb. 4 Lindenwald. The tariff; the course of Van Bu- ren's friends in New York prejudicial; questions on the tariff; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 Vanderpoel, A[aron]. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Feb. 5 Kinderhook. Sending Cassedy's letter; the Whigs disappointed in Calhoun's letter; the 500 LIBEAKY OF CONGEESS Vanderpoel, A[aroii] — Continued. situation in New York; appointments by the governor; Webster to have an office in New York; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Cassedy, Sam[uel]. Jersey City. To Aaron Vanderpoel, Feb. 5 New York. Asking whether Van Buren, on the last day of his term, nominated Francis Price for collector of customs at Jersey City; Dr. Cor- nelison; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Johnson, James H. C. Warren, O. To Martin Van Bu- Feb. 5 ren, Kinderhook. Objection to dictation by leaders; in favor of Richard M. Johnson; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 Nicolson, John B. Boston. To Martin Van Buren, Feb. 6 [Kinderhook]. Communicating an extract (copy) of a letter on Van Buren; Webster's let- ter; the withdrawal of Calhoun; Wise's speech; Rantoul; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. (including the extract) . 1844 Beaumont, A[ndrew]. Harrisburg, Pa. To M[artin] Van Feb. 7 Buren, [Kinderhook]. Congratulations; his own faith in Pennsylvania's attachment to Van Buren; Muhlenburg's nomination for the gov- ernorship; the canal interest; Dr. Petrikin's ill- ness; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Garland, H[ugh] A. Petersburg, [Va.] To [Martin] Van Feb. 7 Buren, [Kinderhook]. The Virginia Convention; the effect of Calhoun's letter; the author of the address; Virginia assured; his own wish to pre- pare the address for the Baltimore Convention; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1844 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren, F^B. 7 Lindenwald. His health; the vote to refund the fine imposed by Judge Hall; the Baltimore Con- vention; a letter of Wilham C. Rives; Johnson will not add strength to the ticket; James K. Polk; etc- A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To [W. E. Little, ^^^- '' JoUet, 111.] Defining his appointive policy if elected. A. Df. 2 p. (With: Little to Van Buren, 1844, Jan. 21). 1844 Oldham, W. S. Van Buren, Ark. To Martin Van Buren, ^^^- ^° [Kinderhook]. Inquiry as to whether Van Bu- ren would have voted for the bankrupt law of PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUKEN 501 Oldham, W. S.— Continued. 1841 if he had been in Congress, as alleged by Albert Pike. A. L. S. 1 p. 1844 Ford, Thomas. Springfield, 111. To Martin Van Buren, Feb. 10 Kinderhook. The whole vote of lUinois to be cast for Van Buren; the Mormons neutral; Jo- seph Smith to be a candidate; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1844 Hopkins, Geo[rge] W. House of Kepresentatives, [Rich- Feb. 14 mond, Va.] To [Martin Van Buren, Kinder- hook]. The tariff and abolition; Calhoun's let- ter; strength in Virginia; the manufacture of votes; Beardsley's course regretted; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1844 V[an] B[iiren], S[mith] T[hompson]. Albany. To Martin Feb. 16 Van Buren, Eanderhook. On the tariff instruc- tions of 1828 ; family matters ; Beardsley's nomi- nation; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 Gilpin, H[enry] D[ilwood]. Philadelphia. To Martin Feb. 16 Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Van Buren's letter to the Harrisburg Committee; the situation in Pennsylvania; a scolding letter from IngersoU; Jackson's letter to A. V. Brown on Texas; a question as to his first use of the phrase, "sober second thought of the people;" etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 law, John. Vincennes, [Ind.] To Martin Van Buren, Feb. 17 Kinderhook. Sending a letter from Ethan A. Brown. A. L. S. 1 p. 1844 Keech, Alex[ander]. Waverly, [Md.] To Martin Van Feb. 18 Buren, Kinderhook [forwarded to Albany]. His own statement of reasons why Van Buren should be elected; asking for authorities. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 French, S. Bassett. Manchester, Va. To Martin Van Feb. 18 Buren, Kinderhook [forwarded to Albany]. The political situation in Virginia; the tariff question; asking for evidence of his action on the tariff of 1828. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Delavan, Edward C. Albany. To Martin Van Buren, Feb. 19 Kinderhook. His own wish to place his book in all school districts in the State; James Lenox's contribution of funds; asking a letter of com- mendation; the effect on the Irish; a temperance convention; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 502 LIBEAEY OF CONGKESS 1844 Wright, Silas. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Feb. 20 [Kinderhook]. Judge Breese; dissensions and their cause; campaign literature; "availabiUty"; panic in Indiana and Illinois; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Strictly private." 1844 Van Buren, Martin. Lindenwald. To Andrew Jackson, Feb. 21 Hermitage. A visit from Tyack; congratula- tions on reversal of the fine; message from Com- modore Nicolson; autographs of Jackson; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Carr, T[homas] N. Albany. To Slammer. Hisstate- Feb. 22 ments not verified; the states to vote for "Van Buren; etc. Copy by Carr. 2 p. 1844 Carr, Thomas N. Albany. To Martin Van Buren, Feb. 22 [Kinderhook]. Sending a letter from Slammer and a copy of its answer. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 Fairfield, John. Washington. To M[artin] Van Buren, Feb. 26 [Albany]. The Spring elections in Maine; the effect of the Fall vote in 1840; the majority to be attained; failures to elect in three districts; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1844 Rhett, R[obert] B[arnwell. Washington]. To Martin Feb. 26 Van Buren, [Albany]. Calhoun's withdrawal; the tariff and rule 21 causing dissension in Con- gress; what tariff the South wants; no patching up of the tariff of '42 will do ; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. 1844 Van Buren, Martin. Albany. To [Silas] Wright, [Wash- Feb. 26 ington]. Intrigue against him in Indiana and Illinois; his own wish for the party to act out- side of his personal views; Washington intrigues; etc. A. Df. 6 p. 1844 Singleton, M. R. Charleston. To M[artin] Van Buren, Feb. 27 Kinderhook. The action of the Executive Com- mittee to be passive; the representation of the State in the Baltimore Convention; assurances of support for the nominee; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. "Private." 1844 Fulton, William S. Washington. To M[artin] Van Bu- Feb. 27 ren, [Albany]. Sending a letter from William- son S. Oldham; the unpopularity of the bank- rupt law of 1841 ; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. PAPERS OF MABTIN VAN BUKEN 503 1844 Gilpin, Henry D[ilwood]. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Mak. 1 Buren, [Albany]. Another edition of the biog- raphy; Pennsylvania and the Convention; the celebration on the 22nd ; McLean and Cass ; the Oregon question; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Binns, John, and others. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Mar. 1 Buren, Kinderhook. Invitation to celebrate St. Patrick's day. Copy. 1 p. 1844 Wright, Silas. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, [Al- Mar. 1 bany]. Rumors of Van Buren's withdrawal; Rhett's letter and Van Buren's reply ; the judge- ship; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private." 1844 Wallace, R. Warrenton, Va. To Martin Van Buren, Lin- Mab. 2 denwald. The letter of February, '43, may require some explanation; the manner of its publication; differences in Virginia healed; the manner of "downing" Clay; the explosion on the Princeton; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Wilder, W[illia]m H. New Orleans. To Martin Van Bu- Mah. 2 ren, [Albany]. Sending an article on Van Buren, signed "Vindex," from the Louisiana Courier; the situation in Louisiana; references; his own wish for some information on his opinions; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Balch, Alfred. Nashville. To Martin Van Buren, Lin- Mab. 4 denwald. Jackson's pleasure at the repayment of his fine; the health of the ex-President; dif- ferences healed; Bell's financial troubles; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 Weller, John B. House of Representatives, [Washing- Mab. 4 ton]. To Martin Van Buren, [Albany]. Send- ing a clipping from the New YorJc Standard against Van Buren as a candidate; exasperation in the South due to the course of New Yorkers in Congress; Ohio's preference for Van Buren; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1844 Wait, William S., and others. Greenville, Bond Co., 111. Mab. 5 " Circular. To every inhabitant residing west of the Allegheny Mountains, or upon the shores of the Great Lakes [urging concerted action in demanding improvement of river and lake navi- gation in the West and the prosecution of the 504 LIBKAEY OF CONGKESS Wait, William S. — Continued. Cumberland Road]." Printed; in the Carlyle Beacon Extra, 1844, Mar. 12. 5 columns. ("With: Wait to Van Buren, 1844, Mar. 30). 1844 Snowden, Nath[anie]l R. Franklin, [Pa.] To Martin Van Mar. 5 Buren, Kinderhook [forwarded to Albany]. Mes- sages from Jackson; the Harrisburg Convention; friendly thoughts; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 Waller, Cyrus W. Little Rock, Ark. To Martin Van Mar. 5 Buren, Kinderhook. The Arkansas Banner and its control; its opposition to Van Buren; his own proposal to start a Van Buren sheet ; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 Wright, Silas. Senate, [Washington]. To Martin Van Mar. 6 Buren, [Albany]. The President's offer of the judgeship to Wright; nominations; caucus pro- ceedings ; no expression of opinion on presidential candidates; Calhoun confirmed; etc. A. L. S. 2 p . " Strictly private . ' ' [1844] "Franklin". Washington. The appointment of Calhoun Mar. 7 as secretary of state; anecdotes of ih.eJ*rinceton disaster; etc. Clipping from the [Philadelphia] Public Ledger. 1844 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To [Martin Van Buren, Mar. 8 Albany]. The refunding of the fine; the Ameri- can people grateful; his health; his readiness for the end; his autographs; Nicolson and the ring; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. (Signature and address cut away). 1844 laycock, John Charles. Philadelphia. To Martin Van ^^^- 8 Buren, Albany. Intrigues of the Tyler men ; matter sent to Van Buren; appointments to office; Philip Banks's character; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Davezac, Auguste. Albany. To Martin Van Buren, *^^- 9 Kinderhook. Stevens's resolution; congratula- tions; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1844 Melville, Gansevoort, and L. B. Shepard. New York. ^K-9 To Martin Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Invita- tion to a convocation of the Democracy of New York on Jackson's birthday. L. S. 1 p. PAPERS OF MAETIN VAN BUEEN 505 1844 Wood, Amos E. Woodville, O. To Martin Van Buren, Mar. 9 Lindenwald. Asking information on Van Bu- ren's attitude in the war of 1812; the Whigs characterized ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Wright, Hendrick B. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Bu- Mar. 10 ren, Lindenwald. On the rumor that Van Bu- ren will refuse a nomination at Baltimore; the necessity of a contradiction; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1844 Van Buren, Martin. Kinderhook. To [Robert Barn- Mar. 10 well Ehett, Washington]. Gratitude for his words; his attitude on the tariff; etc. A. Df. of Martin Van Buren, Jr. 2 p. 1844 Van Buren, Martin. Lindenwald. To [John Binns and Mar. 12 others, Philadelphia]. DecUning their invita- tion to the celebration of St. Patrick's day. A. Df . of Martin Van Buren, Jr. 2 p. 1844 Van Buren, Martin. Lindenwald. To Gansevoort Mel- Mar. 12 ville and L. B. Shepard, [New York]. Response to an invitation [Mar. 9] to celebrate Jackson's birthday on [Mar.] 15; Jackson's early career; etc. A. Df. of Martin Van Buren, Jr. 4 p. 1844 Tabor, Stephen J. W. Ashfield, Mass. To Andrew Jack- Mar. 15 son, Nashville. Transmitting proceedings of a convention of Democrats in Franklin County, Mar. 15, to celebrate Andrew Jackson's seventy- seventh birthday. Printed; in the [FranTclin Democrat]. 1844 Tabor, Stephen J. W., and others. Ashfield, Mass. To Mar. 15 Marcus Morton, Taunton, Mass. Transmitting a message from the Democrats of Franklin County. Printed; in the [Franklin Democrat]. 1844 Tabor, Stephen J. W., and others. Ashfield, Mass. To Mar. 15 Martin Van Buren, Lindenwald. Transmitting a message from the Democrats of Franklin County. Printed; in the [Franklin Democrat]. 1844 Wright, Silas. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Mar. 16 * [Kinderhook]. The removal of Harris; steps to betaken; a spiteful report ; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1844 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Washington. To Martin Van Mar. 18 Buren, Kinderhook. Inclosing Jackson's letter to Brown, February 12, 1843; reasons for not printing the latter; Tyler's agreement to a treaty 506 LIEEAEY OF CONGKESS Blair, F[rancis] P[reston] — Continued. of annexation; Calhoun's probable policy; Texas to come in; the organ of acquisitiveness strong in the Democracy. A. L. S. 3 p. (Inclosures: Copy, 5 p., and clipping, 2 columns). 1844 Forsyth, John. Columbus, [Ga.] To M[artin] Van Bu- Mar. 18 ren, [Kinderhook]. Meeting of the Democrats; Clay's visit ; a State convention in June. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 Smith, J. Gregory, and others. St. Albans, Vt. To Mar- Mab. 20 tin Van Buren, Kinderhook: [1] Kesolutions of the Association of Democratic Young Men of St. Albans; asking for an exposition of his views. Copy by J. Gregory Smith. 2 p. [2] Letter of transmittal, undated. A. L. S. of J. Gregory Smith. 1 p. 1844 Ritchie, Tho[ma]s. Richmond. To Silas Wright, [Wash- ^■*-K- 20 ington]. News, from Washington on the Texas question which may be shown to Van Buren; the judgeship; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 Marcy, W[iUiam] L[earned]. Southbridge, [Mass.] To Mak. 20 M[artin] Van Buren, Kinderhook. Butler's ac- count of Van Buren; sources of his information; the situation in Massachusetts; the annexation of Texas; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Hardin, J[ohn] J. House of Representatives, Washing- ^f^K- 21 ton. "Speech . . . reviewing the public life & poUtical principles of Mr. Van Buren. DeHvered in the House of Representatives^ March 21, 1844." Washington, Gideon's. Pamphlet. 32 p. (With: Anderson and others to Van Buren, 1844, May 11. See also: Congressional Globe, v. 13, Afp. p. 625). 1844 F., D. D. [New York]. "The annexation of Texas." ^^^- 21 Clipping from the [New' Yorki Evening Post, 1844, Mar. 21. 2 colunrns*. (With: Blair to Van Buren, 1844, Mar. 18). 1844 Wright, Silas. Washington. To Martin Vaii Buren, ^^^- 22 [Kinderhook]. The offer of the governorship to himself; his refusal of the judgeship; the appoint- ment of Calhoun and of Mason; Texas and the Treaty; etc. A.L.S. 5 p. "Strictly private." PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUHEN 507 1844 Van Buren, M[artin]. Lindenwald. To Andrew Jackson, Mar. 23 Hermitage. Asking for more of his autographs; Nicolson and his ring; the elections in New Hampshire and Connecticut; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Van Buren, M[artin]. Kinderhook. To W[illia]m S. Old- Mar. 23 ham, Van Buren, Ark. On his own reported position on the bankrupt law of 1841. A. Df. S. 3 p. 1844 Flagg, A[zariah] C[utting]. Albany. To M[artin] Van Mar. 24 Buren, Kinderhook. Magee's case; the Assembly and the debt restricting clause; the life of Van Buren; the Whig tariff and Texas resolutions; town elections; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1844 Democratic Hickory Club of the City and County of Mar. 25 Philadelphia. Committee of Correspondence (Henry Simpson and others). [Philadelphia]. Circular, soHciting co-operation in their plan for the publication of The Jacksonian in Philadel- phia, from Apr. 15 until the November presi- dential election, the distribution of campaign literature, and the organization of local Demo- cratic associations throughout the country, etc. ; transmitting a draft of a constitution for such organizations. Printed. 1 p. (Constitution, printed, 1 p. ; both on one sheet) . 1844 Poinsett, J[oel] E[oberts]. White House, S. C. To Mar- Mah. 25 tin Van Buren, Lindenwald. The address of the Calhoun Convention Committee; plans of the Cal- houn following; his own crops; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1844 Gilpin, H[enry] D[ilwood]. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Mar. 25 Buren, Lindenwald. Poinsett and H. B. Wright ; an article in the Pennsylvanian; the failure of in- trigues at Harrisburg; aid received from David Wilmot; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 Davis, Jeff[erso]n. Warren Co., Miss. To Martin Van Mar. 25 Buren, [Kinderhook]. Two letters : [1] Questions on public policy. A. L. S. 1 p. [2] The indorsement of Van Buren by the State Con- vention; etc.; sending the above questions. A. L. S. 1 p. 1844 Powell, I. N. Wilna, Va. To Martin Van Buren, Kin- Mah. 27 derhook. His previous support of Van Buren and pleasure at a prospect of his election ; advice 508 LIBEAKY OF CONGBESS Powell, I. N. — Continued. as to favoring the annexation of Texas ; his own writings; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Hammet, W[illiam] H. House of Representatives, [Wash- Mak. 27 ington]. To Martin Van Buren, Lindenwald. Asking, as an unpledged delegate to the Balti- more Convention, for his opinion on the annexa- tion of Texas; the advantage to the cause of a declaration in favor. Copy by Martin Van Bu- ren, Jr. 3 p. 1844 Gordon, Apexander], and others. Cincinnati. To Martin Mak. 28 Van Buren, Lindenwald. Asking Van Buren's views on the annexation of Texas. L. S. 1 p. 1844 Bancroft, George. Boston. To [Martin Van Buren, Kin- Mah. 28 derhook]. Progress on the sketch of Van Buren; what is to be said on Texas; some of Webster's negotiations for acquiring Mexican territory; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. (Printed : Mass. Hist. Soc, Pro- ceedings, V. 42, p. 421-2). 1844 Anderson, William. Ann Arbor, Mich. To Martin Van Mar. 28 Buren, Kinderhook. Political reminiscences; a warning; county politics; the character of R. S. Wilson; Cass; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Cincinnati. Citizens. Proceedings of a public meeting Mae. 28 at College Hall in opposition to the annexation of Texas. Clipping from the Oincinnati Gazette, 1844, Mar. 30. 1 column. (With: Chase and others to Van Buren, 1844, Mar. 30). 1844 Bntler, B[enjamin] F[ranklin]. New York. To M[artin] Mak. 29 Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. About to visit Gen- eral Jackson ; his route ; the case of the North American Trust and Banking Company; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Parry, W[illia]m. Cincinnati. To M[artin] Van Buren, Mak. 29 [Kinderhook]. Movements of the Federal party; the annexation of Texas condemned by a recent meeting; candidates to be interrogated; Salmon P. Chase; negro and white supremacy; the Cass following ; a specie basis ; Governor Tod's chances ; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1844 Van Buren, M[artin]. Lindenwald. To Andrew Jackson, ^^'B-29 [Hermitage]. Sending a letter; apology for troubling him ; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. PAPEES OF MAETIN VAN BUEEN 509 1844 Wait, William S. Greenville, 111. To M[artin] Van Bu- ^^i*- 30 ren, [Kinderhook]. Internal improvements in the West; efforts of Whigs to produce dissension; the annexation of Texas; tricks of the Whigs; etc.; sending a circular [of Wait and others, March 5, 1844]. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Chase, S[almon] P. Cincinnati. To Martin Van Buren, Mak. 30 Lindenwald. Transmitting proceedings of a meeting of the citizens of Cincinnati, [Mar. 28] in opposition to the annexation of Texas ; asking Van Buren's opinions on annexation. L. S. 1 p. 1844 Cincinnati Gazette. [1] Editorial: "The annexation;" Mas. 30 [2] Editorial: "The City election;" [3] Con- tribution: "Public meeting." Clipping. 1 col- umn. (With: Chase and others to Van Buren, 1844, Mar. 30). 1844 Fulton, W[illiam] S. Washington. To Martin Van Bu- Mah. 31 ren, [Kinderhook]. A letter to Oldham; the Treaty with Texas; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1844-5 [Van Bnren, Martin. Kinderhook]. "Expenses and dis- Apk. 1- bursements from the 1" of April 44 till the 1" Ape. 1 of April 45." A. Df. 3 p. 1844 Carroll County, Kentucky, Citizens. Proceedings of a Apb. 1 meeting in favor of the annexation of Texas. Printed; in the Kentucky Yeoman, 1844, Apr. 11. (With: Sanders and others to Van Buren, 1844, Apr. 10). 1844 Wright, Silas. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Aph. 1 [Kinderhook]. Van Buren's letter to Eichmond; Ritchie's course of conduct; Selden's letter and inclosures; HubbeU would sign for reasons; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. "Private." 1844 Carr, T[homas] N. Plebeian Office, New York. To Apr. 3 Martin Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. PoUtical papers; favorable prospects for carrying the city on Tuesday; contest between Franklin and Har- per; an alleged letter from Calhoun withdrawing from the presidential canvass; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 Wright, Silas, Jr. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Apr. 3 [Kinderhook]. On instructions on the tariff of 1828; Howell Cobb's desire for information; a conversation with Selden; the Texas question; 510 LIBEAKY OF CONGBESS Wright, Silas, Jr. — Continued. not a word from the Department of State ; news from Connecticut; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. "Pri- Tate." 1844 Beers, Geo[rge] D. Ithaca, [N. Y.]. To Martin Van Buren, Apr. 4 Kinderhook. Silas Wright for governor; Whig misrepresentations in Cayuga County; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Gillet, E. H. Ogdensburg, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Bu- Apr. 4 ren, [Kinderhook]. His opinion on the candidate of the Democracy unchanged; no opposition to Van Buren in that quarter; the failure of Cass's attempt; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 Selby, Floyd. Warrenton, Miss. To M[artin] Van Bu- Apr. 6 ren, Lindenwald. Acknowledging the letter to the Indiana Committee [1843, Feb. 15]; the po- litical outlook in the Southwest as indicated by recent New Orleans elections; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 Butler, B[enjanun] F[ranklin]. Washington. To M[artin] Apr. 6 Van Buren, lindenwald. Attendance, as a dele- gate, upon the National Institute; legal, diplo- matic, and poHtical aspects of the annexation of Texas; conversations with Nelson and Walker; route; etc. A. L. S. 7 p. "Private." 1844 Flagg, A[zariah] C[utting]. Albany. To M[artin] Van Apr. 6 Buren, Kinderhook. Resolutions on the tariff in 1837-38; the Senate judiciary bill; reason for not holding a caucus; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 Wright, Silas. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Apr. 6 [Kinderhook]. A talk with Butler; an appro- priation in the House for a diplomatic agent for Texas; Senate proceedings upon it; action on the President's message on the recognition of Texas; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Hammond, Jabez D[elano]. Cherry Valley. To Martin Apr. 7 Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. The demand of the Southern Democracy; his own views on Texas; his opposition to the extension of slavery; the conduct of the Democratic State officers; Gov- ernor Bouck; Van Buren said to have opposed the war of 1812; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Wright, Silas. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, ^^- 8 [Kinderhook]. Reasons for feeUng disturbed; the importance of the questions at stake; will PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 511 Wright, Silas — Continued. consider his own course; a treaty with Mexico; Butler and Spencer's plan for getting the opinion of Clay on Texas; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. "Strictly confidential." 1844 Qninn, David. Cincinnati. To Martin Van Buren, Kin- ■Ajh. 9 derhook. A meeting [Mar. 28] in opposition to the annexation of Texas; explains as a friend of Van Buren; a meeting [Apr. 1] in favor of annex- ation; Tyler and Calhoun united; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Sanders, George N., and others. Ghent, Ky. To P^fartin] Apr. 10 Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. A meeting of the Democrats of Carroll County [Apr. 1] ; sentiment favorable to annexation; the "infidel cry" of disunion; Van Buren said to be opposed to "reannexation;" etc.; asking for his views. Tj. S. 3 p. (The Kentucky Yeoman, April 11, 1844, inclosed). 1844 Kentncky Yeoman. Frankfort, Ky. Containing: [1] Ape. 11 Van Buren to Snowden and others, 1844, Jan. 29; [2] Editorial: "Texas meeting in Carroll;" [3] Contribution: "[Proceedings of a Texas meeting in] Carroll County, Kentucky"; etc, 4 p. (With: Sanders and others to Van Buren, 1844, Apr. 10). 1844 Wright, Silas. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Ape. 11 [Kinderhook]. Preston and William R. King; Webster's attempted negotiation with Mexico; the armistice between Texas and Mexico; Jack- son's letter to Fulton; Hammet and his ques- tion; the Texan Treaty; Tilden and his paper; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1844 Wilson, Erwin. Pulaski Co., Mo. To Martin Van Buren, Ape. 12 Kinderhook. Questions on his poHtical career. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Goodwin, E. W. Albany. To Martin Van Buren, Linden- Ape. 12 wald. Urging opposition to the annexation of Texas. A. L. S. 1 p. (With printed forms for petitions to Congress and to state legisla- tures in opposition to annexation. 2 p.) 1844 Tucker, T[ilghman] M. House of Representatives, Wash- Ape. 12 ington. To Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook. Efforts to defeat his nomination; Mississippi's 512 LIBEAKY OF CONGRESS Tucker, T[ilghman] M. — Continued. interest in the annexation of Texas; asking his views. A. L. S. 4 p. "Confidential." 1844 Workman, Sam[ue]l. Washington, Pa. To Martin V[an] Ape. 12 Buren, Eanderhook. Asking Van Buren's opin- ions on the tariff in his own handwriting. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 Mead, Geo[rge] W. Syracuse, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Apk. 13 Buren, Kinderhook. Inquiry as to the authen- ticity of a letter dated Feb. 28, 1843, purporting to have been written by Van Buren to the editor of the BicJimond Enquirer in regard to the tariff. A. L. S. 1 p. 1844 Gould, J[acob]. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Kin- Apr. 13 derhook. No harmony or cordiality at Albany; all in favor of Van Buren; Bouck has not given satisfaction; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Confiden- tial." 1844 Hutchinson, Anderson, and others. Jackson, Miss. To Ape. 13 Martin Van Buren, Lindenwald. Asking for his views on the annexation of Texas. L. S. 2 p. 1844 Vanderpoel, A[aron]. New York Suprenae Court Cham- Apb. 13 bers. To Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook. Send- ing the Herald giving the proceedings of the Clay meeting in the Tabernacle ; bad condition of af- fairs at Albany; the activity of the Whigs and the Tribune; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Johnson, C[ave]. Washington. To . The mean- Apb. 13 ing of his reference to Swartwout ; the Treaty of Annexation; Clay's chances of winning Ken- tucky; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 Selden, W[illiam]. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Apk- 13 [Kinderhook]. On certain articles by "A Disciple of Jefferson" [Selden] in the Richmond Enquirer; legislation in the House ; Clay's reckless conduct ; Mason and King; etc.; asking for his views on Texas. A. L. S. 4 p. 1844 Wright, Silas. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, ■'^s- 14 [Kinderhook]. The Treaty with Texas, and ru- mors concerning it ; the Calhoun clique very im- passioned; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. "Private." 1844 Aph. 15 1844 Apk. 16 1844 Apr. 16 1844 Apr. ,17 PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUKEN 513 Whipple, Samuel H. Warsaw, Mo. To Martin Van Bu- ren, Lindenwald. The Missouri State Convention [Apr.] 1 ; a retrospect of the events of 1840; a fa- vorable change in sentiment; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. Bancroft, George. [Boston]. To Martin Van Buren, Kin- derhook. The sketch finished; a letter from Clay on Texas; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. (Printed: Mass. Hist. Soc, Proceedings, v. 42, p. 424). Paulding, J[ames] K[irke]. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Lindenwald . Returning, with comments, Van Buren's letter [to W. H. Hammet, April 20]; personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. Starbuck, N. H. St. Marys, O. To M[artin] Van Buren, Lindenwald. Inquiry as to Van Buren's opinion on the tariff and Federal direct taxation. A. L. S. Ip. 1844 Kendall, Amos. Washington. To Martia Van Buren, Apr. 1H!20] [Kiuderhook]. An alleged plan to prevent the nomination of Van Buren at Baltimore ; Congres- sional restlessness and dissatisfaction over New Yorkers' course on the tariff, etc. ; his own health and occupations ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Johnson, C[ave]. Washiagton. To [Martiu Van Buren, Ape. 20 Kinderhook]. The Texas question; to favor an- nexation would overwhelm Clay; intrigues to supersede him in the Baltimore Convention; change iu Nicolson's opinion; the advisability of giving his opinion; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Carr, T[homas] N., and Auguste Davezac. Assembly Apr. 20 chamber, Albany. To Martin Van Buren, [Eon- derhook]. Sending a letter of bad import; the necessity for action; Davezac's agreement; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Van Buren, Martin. To W[illiam] H. Hammet, [Wash- Ape. 20 ington]. Views on the annexation of Texas. A. Df. of Martin Van Buren, Jr. 72 p. . Printed; in the [WashiThgton] Globe. 7 columns. (Reprinted: NUes' Register, v. 66, p. 153). 1844 Smith, Perry. New Milford, [Conn.] To M[artin] Van Ape. 22 Buren, [Kinderhook]. The recent State elec- tions; Whig corruption of the ballot; the bearing 40803°— 10 33 514 LIBEAKY OF CONGBESS Smith, Perry — Continued. of the tariff, the Texas, and the Oregon questions upon these and upon the presidential election; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1844 Tracy, Albert H. Buffalo. To Martin Van Buren, Kin- Apr. 22 derhook. Questions on events at Washington; the Indiana and Maine elections; squabbles at Albany; Johnson for the vice-presidency; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 Bancroft, Geo[rge]. Boston. To [Martin Van Buren, Apr. 22 Kinderhook]. Massachusetts and the annexa- tion of Texas; three chapters of the work [his biography of Van Buren] sent to Flagg; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. (Printed: Mass. Hist. See, Pro- ceedings, V. 42, p. 424-5). 1844 Democratic Hickory Club of the City and County of Phila- Apr. 23 delphia. Committee of Correspondence. Phila- delphia. Printed circular, accompanying a sam- ple copy of the &st number of The Jacksonian. L. S. of Henry Simpson. 1 p. (Appended is a letter of Henry Simpson to Van Buren, Apr. 30. A. L. S. 2 p.) 1844 V[an] B[uren], S[mith] T[hompson]. Albany. To [Martm Apr. 23 Van Buren, Kinderhook]. The alarm of Van Buren's friends over dispiriting reports from Washington; intrigues of "the enemy;" State matters; plans for campaign; personal news; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1844 Davis, Richard D. Washiagton. To John P. Beekman, Apr. 23 [Kinderhook]. List of those who might deliver "the address, [etc.]"; agitation on the tariff; his State will never subscribe to the doctrine in the tariff report ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Flagg, A[zariah C[utting]. Albany. To M[artin] Van Apr. 24 Buren, Kinderhook. Progress of the "Life and Adventures" [Bancroft's Life of Van Buren]; Marcy on an address ; intrigues against Van Bu- ren's chances at Baltimore; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 Wickliffe, Rob[er]t. Lexington, Ky. To Martin Van Apr. 25 Buren, Lindenwald. The nomination of Van Buren and Clay certain; unfortunate conse- quences of the party's disregard of Wickliffe's advice to abandon the convention plan of nomi- nation; the Texas question; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. PAPERS OF MAKTIN VAN BUKEN 515 1844 Beekman, J[ohii] P. Albany. To Martin Van Buren, Lin- Apb. 25 denwald. Not much thought of the difl&culty at Washington; a reaction in Van Buren's favor; a letter to be sent from the Democratic mem- bers to Silas Wright; Van Buren's tact invoked; Bouck's position; a caucus to be held; CrosweU talking both ways; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 • Walker, Alex[ander].' New Orieans. Ttj^Martin Van Bu- Aph. 25 ren, Lindenwald. Excitement over the annexa- tion of Texas; the Democrats in favor; Clay's chances ruined if he opposes; asking for a publi- cation of Van Buren's views; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 Wright, Silas. Senate Chamber, Washington. To Mar- Apb. 29 tin Van Buren, [Eanderhook]. The letter to Hammet received and pubhshed; proceedings taken to have it pubhshed; Whig conventions; opinions on the letter; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Brown, W[illia]m J. Washington. To M[artin] Van Bu- Apr. 29 ren, [Eanderhook]. His own election as a friend of Van Buren; the Clay men united and Demo- crats divided; talk of defeat; the dreadful effect of the Texas letter; Indiana in favor of annexa- tion; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1844 Kendall, Amos. Washington. To M[artin] Van Buren, Apr. 29 [Eanderhook]. The eflFect of his letter on Texas; his own regret at so early a pubHcation, as it saves Tyler; his private affairs; Benton's letter on the treaty of 1819; Clay and the old bargain cry; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Bntler, B[enjamin] F[ranklin]. MaysviUe, Ky. To Mar- Apb. 29 tin Van Buren, Lindenwald. Account of a visit to Jackson ; f eehng as to the annexation of Texas ; candidates for the vice-presidency ; etc. A. L. S. 7 p. , 1844 Simpson, Henry. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Buren, Apr. 30 Lindenwald. Sending a printed letter on The JacTcsonian, Apr. 23, 1844; the excitement on his Hammet letter largely subsided ; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. (Appended to the printed letter). 1844 Boane, W[iUiam] H. Eichmond. To M[artin] Van Bu- Apr. 30 ren, [Kinderhook]. Secrecy to be observed as to his letter; all lost in Virginia; the importance of the Texas question; the effect of Van Buren's letter; Clay's success would be a calamity; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 516 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1844 Dodge, A[ugustus] C. House of Representatives, Wash- Apk. 30 ington. To Martin Van Buren, Lindenwald. Two letters: [1] Tyler's minions intriguing against Van Buren; as strong a Western Oregon letter wanted as he can write. A. L. S. 2 p. "Private." [2] Formal questions as to his opinions on Oregon. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Edmonds, J[ohn] W. New York. To pSIartin] Van Buren, Apr. 30 Kinderhook. Commending his letter on Texas; reasons for opposing the annexation of Texas; New York politics; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. [1844? Parmly, L. S., G. W., and D. L. New Orleans. Dental Apr. ?] circular. Printed. 1 p. [1844 Tilden, [SamuelJ. New York?]. To [Martin Van Buren, Apr.?] Kinderhook]. Van Buren's letter on Texas; Bancroft's pamphlet; etc. A. L. 2 p. (Frag- ment) . 1844 Anonymous. Richmond, [Va.] To Martin Van Buren, Mat 1 Lindenwald. The combination against Van Buren on the Texas issue. 1 p. 1844 Ricliards, B. W. Philadelphia. To M[artin] Van Buren, May 1 Kinderhook. Gratification at his letter on Texas; reasons for aiding the Democratic party: good wishes ; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 Martin, N. M. Petersburg, [Va.] To Martin Van Buren, May 1 Lindenwald. The unfortunate condition of the Democratic party in Virginia and North Caro- hna; Van Buren formerly the strongest candi- date; the campaign in Virginia; the annexation of Texas; as to Van Buren's candidacy; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1844 Thomas, Francis. Annapolis. To Thomas Hart Benton, May 2 [Washington]. The impudence of his letter on Texas; some personal opinions; etc. Printed. (In Thomas, Circular, 1844, May 15). 1844 Nicolson, John B. Boston. To Martin Van Buren, [Kin- May2 derhook]. Praise of the Texas letter; personal news; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 Bancroft, George. Boston. To [Martin Van Buren, Kin- May 2 derhook]. The sketch of Van Buren; Calhoun's letter to Pakenham; the Texas letter; prospects PAPERS or MARTIN VAN BXJREN 517 Bancroft, Greorge — Continued. of success at the elections; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. (Printed: Mass. Hist. Soc, Proceedings, v. 42, p. 425-6). 1844 [Van Buren, Martin.] Lindenwald. To [Anderson Hutch- ^*A^ 3 inson and others, Jackson, Miss.] His views on the annexation of Texas given in his letter to Hammet [Apr. 20]. A. Df. 2 p. 1844 Tilden, S[amuel] J. New York. To [Martin Van Buren, Ma's^* Eanderhook]. The disaffected emboldened by the situation of the Texas question; only the nomination needed ; Calhoun's letter to Paken- ham; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Pollock, I., and others. New Castle, Pa. To Martin Van ^tiY 4 Buren, [Kinderhook]. Asking Van Buren's views on the tariff, in behalf of friendly " Demo- crats of this borough and vicinity;" commenda- tion of the Texas letter; etc. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Flagg, A[zariah] C[utting]. Albany. To M[artin] Van May 4 Buren, Kinderhook. The progress of the cam- paign biography; discord among Democrats; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 Davis, Richard D. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Mat 4 [Kinderhook]. Assurance of success lost; the evil course of the session; his own opinion that Van Buren should not consent to be nominated; no candidate able to win; his own avoidance of open opposition measures because of Wright ; the use made of the Texas question; his own retire- ment from public life ; etc. A. L. S. 7 p. 1844 Bitchie, Thomas. Richmond. To [Martin Van Buren, Mat 5 Kinderhook]. Sentiments of respect and esteem ; the change in the political situation; poor pros- pects for success in November; bickerings at Washington; denial of having wished to drop Van Buren as a candidate; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. 1844 Hallett, W[imam] R. Mobile, [Ala.] To Martin Van Bu- Mat 6 ren, Kinderhook. Approval of the letter to Hammet ; its effect in the South doubtful ; the political outlook in the South ; too many leaders ; Connecticut; the New York charter election; the need of vigorous action; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 518 LIBKAEY OF CONGRESS 1844 Salisbury, Seth. Williamsport, Pa. To Martin Van Bu- Mat 6 ren, Kinderhook. On political feeling in Penn- sylvania. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 Haywood, Will[iam] H[enry]. Washington. To M[artin] May 6 Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. On a publication purporting to be a copy of papers communicated with the Texas treaty; questions to be an- swered ; how Texas has benefited ; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1844 Elmer, Lucius Q[uintus?] C[iticinnatus ?]. Washington. Mat 6 To M[artin] Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. His po- litical history in the past and views on current questions ; his certainty that Van Buren, if nomi- nated, will lead the party to defeat; reasons for his belief; etc.; suggesting his withdrawal before the Convention. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 "Wright, SUas. Senate Chamber, Washington. To Mar- May 6 tin Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Greater peace since the Hammet letter; the condition of affairs very bad ; its origin in official patronage ; the ap- pointment of Gilmer and of Wilkins ; the source of the opposition to Van Buren ; the Texas Treaty and the Hammet letter; the Ohio delegation and Buchanan; etc.; advises a firm stand. A. L. S. 4 p. 1844 Flagg, A[zariah] C[utting]. Albany. To M[artin] Van May 7 Buren, Kinderhook. Results in the caucus ; Wright's suggestion for a conference of delegates at New York City; rumors of opposition; the campaign biography ; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 King, Preston. Washington. To M[artui] Van Buren, May 7 [Kinderhook]. Causes of the decline in the prospects of success; his own belief that the country is sounder than Congress ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Eoane, W[illiam] H. Richmond. To M[artin] Van Bu- May 7 ren, [Kinderhook]. A letter withdrawn from the post-office; now sent for his instruction; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1844 Nicolson, John B. Boston. To Martin Van Buren, [Kin- May8 derhook]. Mr. D's letter to Ritchie; Ritchie's attempt to dictate to the party; his own disap- proval of a war with Mexico to gain Texas ; his PAPEES OP MARTIN VAN BUREN 519 Xicolson, John B. — Continued. determination to do his duty as an officer in the event of such a war; a letter from [Jackson] j personal matters; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Thomas, Francis. Annapolis. To , Washington. May 9 .His own attitude toward his "fraudulent mar- riage;" Benton's dishonorable use of his private correspondence; slanders circulated by the Mc- Dowells; McDowell's treatment of a challenge; etc. Printed; in Thomas, Circular, 1844, May 15. 1844 Anonymous". Sparta, Tenn. To Martin Van Buren, Mat 9 Lindenwald. Letter from a Clay Whig ap- proving the Hammet letter. 1 p. 1844 Sharp, Patrick. Kensington, Pa. To Martin Van Buren, Mat 9 Kinderhook. Sending a letter of a prelate who has passed away. A. L. S. 1 p. 1844 Butler, B[enjamin] F[ranklin]. New York. To M[artin] Mat 10 Van Buren, Lindenwald. Intrigues at Washing- ton; General Jackson's statement that Clay has lost ground; his own hope for Jackson's assent to the views of the Hammet letter; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 Connolly, Felix. New Orleans. To Martin Van Buren, Mat 10 Lindenwald. Inclosing the Bulletin of the day, calling a meeting of the friends of Calhoun; the nature of the influences at work; a pledge of support ; some discontented because of Van Bu- ren's position on Texas; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lindenwald. [To Silas] Wright, Mat 10 [Washington]. Conditions in Washington boding no good to the party; the effect of the Whig saturnalia of 1840; mortifications endured; final judgments of the people just; his own purpose to remain firm to his convictions. A. Df. 5 p. . A. Df. of Martin Van Buren, Jr. 4 p. 1844 Bancroft, George. Boston. To [Martin Van Buren, Ean- MatIO derhook]. A visit to Kinderhook; the sketches; a plan to go to Washington before the Conven- tion; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. (Printed: Mass. Hist. Soc, Proceedings, v. 42, p. 427) . 1844 Anderson, J. J., Thomas Davis, and others. Minerva, Ky. Mat 11 To Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook. Asking about quotations in Hardin's speech from Van 520 LIBBAEY OP CONGRESS Anderson, J. J. — Continued. Buren's speeches in the Constitutional Conven- tion of New York. L. S. 2 p. (J. J. Hardin's speech in the House of Representatives March 21, 1844, inclosed. Pamphlet. 32 p.) 1844 Wright, Silas. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Mat 11 [Kinderhook]. The atmosphere improving at Washington, but not in Virginia; advice to stand firm; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1844 Hammond, Jabez D[elano]. Cherry Valley, [N. Y.] To May 12 Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook. No ground of alarm in the New York elections; Van Buren the logical Democratic candidate; characterization of the Tyler and Cass parties; Calhoun and a Tyler convention; efforts toward a Cass move- ment in St. Lawrence Co. ; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 Carr, T[homas] N. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Mat 12 Kinderhook. The character of those disaffected to Van Buren; prediction of harmony at Balti- more in spite of Tyler's efforts by promises and gifts; the delegates unanimous; the Plebeian to be sold; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To the Editor of the Z/nion, May 13 " [Nashville]. His opinion on Texas and Van Bu- ren's letter; no thought of the question's becom- ing political; his letter to A. V. Brown; condi- tions altered; Texas practically independent; reasons for annexation; the treatment of Mexico; no discrepancy between these views and those of the Administration; confidence in Van Buren; etc. Copy. 3 p. 1844 Wright, Silas. Senate Chamber, Washington. To Mar- Mat 13 tin Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Exasperation over the Globe's exposure of "the dark move- ments;" delegates arriving; Col. Beirne's report on Virginia; two delegates from Mississippi; Walker and Buchanan; should remain firm; his own opinion of the letter to Hammet; etc. A. L. S- 3 p. 1844 Rogers, W[illia]m, Jr. Louisville. To Martin Van Buren, Mat 13 Kinderhook. Prediction of Clay's success; the position of the Jews; the case of Leslie Combs; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. PAPERS OP MARTIN VAN BUREN 521 1844 Kendall, Amos. Washington. To M[artin] Van Buren, ^^■^ 13 [Eanderhook]. Probable action in convention by Southern delegates to make Texas a test ; how a change of view was produced; Van Buren's let- ter untimely; his own discouragement; con- gressional delegations in opposition; popular opinion; possible candidates in place of Van Bu- ren; some moralizing; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1844 Grant, Gilbert A. New Market, N. H. To Martin Van May 13 Buren, Lindenwald. Efforts at Washington to induce the Convention to disregard instructions ; Burke and Hale said to be imphcated in the in- trigue; effects on the party prospects in New Hampshire; the people for Van Buren; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 Selden, W[ilHam]. Washington. To M[artin] Van Buren, Mat 14 [Eanderhook]. Van Buren's pubhc record and private character; his sufferings in the pubhc serv- ice; the requirements of justice toward him; his glory independent of pubhc approbation; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1844 Poinsett, J[oel] R[oberts]. Charleston. To Martin Van May 14 Buren, Lindenwald. Unscrupulous use of the Texas letter by demagogues; Southern popular excitement; Poinsett's letter to the Qlohe sus- taining Van Buren's views; hope for the saving "sober second thought;" etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 Tracy, Albert H. Buffalo, N. Y. To M[artin] Van Bu- Mat 14 ren, Kinderhook. His own deUght with the letter on Texas; his behef that it will afford a point of concentration for the disaffected; no right now to decUne a nomination; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 [Davis, George B.] New York. To M[artin] Van Buren, May 14 [Enderhook]. The effect of the Texas letter; better prospects with passions subsiding; con- ciUation should be the pohcy of the Convention; etc. 3 p. 1844 Kennedy, B. B. Chambersburg, Pa. To Martin Van Mat 14 Buren, Lindenwald. Doubts as to his candi- dacy; the leaders in favor, but the rank and file opposed; suggestion that he decline a nomi- nation; protestations of loyalty; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private and confidential." 522 LIBEAEY OF CONGBESS 1844 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Benjamin F. Butler, May 14 Baltimore. The effect of Van Buren's letter in the West; Democracy not to be turned from annexation; facts orerlooked by Van Buren; the dangers of rejecting Texas; his own grief over the occurrences; the weakness of Benton's posi- tion; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. "Confidential." 1844 Law, John. Vincennes, [Ind.] To Martin Van Buren, Mat 15 [Kinderhook]. Off for Baltimore tomorrow; to fight the intrigue concocted in Washington; the letter of the Indiana delegation in the Ghhe of p\lay 6]; Van Buren's strength in Indiana; the Texian question; the Calhoun-Tyler combination; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. "Private." 1844 Thomas, Francis. Annapohs. To Martin Van Buren, Mat 15 Eanderhook. Printed circular letter in regard to his letters to Benton and to a friend, May 2 and May 9. Broadside. (The two letters in question are printed on the same sheet), 1844 Carr, Thomas N. New York. To Martin Van Buren, May 15 Kinderhook. Again at Washington; misrepre- sentations of Van Buren by his friend Slamm; the situation in New York; Ritchie's son said to be a holder of Texian scrip ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Martin, J. L. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Kin- Mat 15 derhook. Friendly messages before saihng for France; his own pro-Texas views; wish for his success; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Central Van Euren Convention. New York. Address to Mat 15 the Democracy of the Union: Intrigues at Wash- ington; Van Buren's strength with the people; his availability. Printed; in the New York Evening Post — Extra. 4 p. (8 columns) . 1844 Kendall, Amos. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Mat 16 Kiaderhook. Two letters: [1] Asking whether Van Buren would take a deliver- ance of the Baltimore Convention on the Texas question as the voice of the people. A. L. S. 1 p. [2] Inclosing the above; importance of a farther state- ment by Van Buren; Convention vote of the Mississippi, Alabama, and Kentucky delega- tions; resolutions prepared for Tibbatts of PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 523 Kendall, Amos — Continued. Kentucky on Texas and Oregon; Jackson's letter to Maj. Lewis on the Texas Treaty; letters of Cass; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1844 Prentiss, John H. Cooperstown, [N. Y.] To Martin Van May 16 Buren, Kinderhook. The Texas letter approved in Otsego [County] ; misrepresentation of the dis- trict in Congress on the tariff question; the bad state of things at Albany; the gubernatorial nomination; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 Croswell, E[dwin]. Albany. To M[artin] Van Buren, May 16 [Kinderhook]. Encouraging news from several states offsetting the disturbing reports from Washington; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Dawson, Moses. Cincinnati. To M[artin] Van Buren, May 16 Kinderhook. Suggesting a second letter on Texas favoring immediate annexation; the good effects which would follow; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 Donelson, A[ndrew] J[ackson]. NashviUe. To [Martin May 16 Van Buren, Kinderhook]. His own inabihty to understand how the Texas question came to be so prominent without some knowledge of Van Buren's position; Jackson's letter to the Nash- mtte Union; his own distress; etc. A.L. S. 2 p. 1844 Van Buren, M[artin]. Lindenwald. To Thomas Ritchie, May 16 [Richmond]. His inability to reply fully without going into intrigues at Washington against his nomination; his political position a painful one, etc.; returning papers. Copy by Martin Van Buren, Jr. 3 p. 1844 Hand, A[ugustus] C. Whitehall, PST. Y.] To Martin Van May 16 Buren, [Kinderhook]. On the desirability of a union between the Albany Argus and the Albany Atlas in order to restore party harmony. A. L. S. 4 p. 1844 Flagg, A[zariah] C[utting]. Albany. To M[artin] Van May 17 Buren, Kinderhook. The delegates from New Hampshire and Maine; the New York delegation to be united; an opinion as to Van Buren's with- drawal after the first unsuccessful ballot; the Southrons to urge a two-thirds rule; intrigues to unset'tle the opinion of the New York dele- gates; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 524 LIBEAEY OF CONGBESS 1844 Tilden, S[amuel] J. New York. To Martin Van Buren, May 17 Kinderhook. Sending some of the addresses of the [Van Buren Convention?]; a change in spirit; strange rumors about the New York delegates to Baltimore; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 Fontaine, C. N. Diana Mills, [Va.] To Martin Van May 18 Buren, Kinderhook. Urging him to quaUfy his opinions on Texas; prediction of his failure. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Kem[ble], Gouv[erneur]. Cold Spring, [N. Y.] To A[bra- May 18 ha]m Van Buren, Lindenwald. To be at Bar- num's Hotel; his confidence that Van Buren will be elected; King's intrigues; the position of R. D. Davis; Poinsett on Calhoun; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. (Tom). 1844 Carr, Thomas N. New York. To Martin Van Buren, May 18 Kinderhook. Cass's letter on annexation; Wash- ington not the United States; Slamm's oath to destroy Van Buren; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 Ten Eyck, Conrad. [Albany]. To Martin Van Buren, May 20 Lindenwald. "Don't give up the ship;" Michi- gan for Van Buren; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1844 Schoener, J[ohn ?] B. Reading, Pa. To Martin Van Buren, May 20 Lindenwald. Muhlenberg and other leaders' in- fluence against Van Buren in [Berks] County; asking pecuniary aid for the AU Berks; etc.; transmitting a sample copy. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 Butler, B[enjamin] F[ranldm]. New York. To M[artin] May 20 Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Interviews with cer- • tain delegates, who are sound and decided; deep- laid plots at Washington; defeat rather than dis- grace; violation of pledges by delegates; the withdrawal of his name after the first ballot ; to leave for Philadelphia on Friday; Cass's letter; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. [1844 Bancroft, G[eorge. New York]. To Martin Van Buren, May 21?] Kinderhook. The status of the negotiations with Texas; Almonte's protest; Calhoun's letter [to Pakenham? 1844, Apr. 18]; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. (Printed: Mass. Hist. Soc, Proceedings, v. 42, p. 428). 1844 Rives, John C. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Jr., ^•^■^20 Kinderhook. Four-fifths of Congress against Van Buren; reasons for this opposition; the ap- PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUEEN 525 £ives, John C. — Continued. pointment of advisers; arriving delegates also in opposition; Ham met and his letter; his own thought of withdrawing from the Globe; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. 1844 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To [Benjamin Frank- Mat 20 lin] Butler, Albany. His own intention to yield in case the Convention takes Wright as a can- didate for the presidency; askiag Butler to urge Wright to accept. A. Df. 3 p. 1844 Ohio Statesman — Extra. Columbus, [Ohio]. [1] Union May 20 meeting of the Central and South Ward Hickory Clubs in Columbus; news from Washington. [2] Resolutions of the Central Democratic Club of Indianapolis, Ind. Broadside. 1844 Wright, Silas, Jr. Senate Chamber, Washington. To May 20 Martin Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. As to a letter on the Oregon matter; conditions at Washing- ton; the position of the Illinois and Indiana delegates; Dromgoole and Steenrod; his speech; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. "Private." 1844 Carr, Thomas N. New York. To Martin Van Buren, May 21 Kinderhook. The action of some delegates at the Astor House; Cass's letter Van Buren's death; Thomas J. Smith and his efforts against Van Buren; Tammany's envoys for Baltimore; a Tyler meeting; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Lynch, WiUiam. New York. To Martin Van Buren, May 21 Lindenwald. A meeting at Tammany Hall ; the proposed celebration of the nomination; differ- ences in camp; European travel; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 [Elves, John C] Washington. To Martin Van Buren, May 21 Jr., Kinderhook. News less cheering; the Michi- gan delegation for Cass; Illinois also in opposi- tion; the Texas letter must stand; his own deter- mination to withdraw from the Glohe if Cass is nominated; etc. A. L. 3 p. [1844 Bancroft, G[eorge]. New York. To Martin Van Buren, May 21] Eonderhook. The reported assertion of Buch- anan in support of Van Buren; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. (Printed: Mass. Hist. Soc, Proceedings, v. 42, p. 427). 526 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1844 Vanderpoel, A[aron]. New York Superior Court. ToMar- Mat 22 tin Van Buren, Kinderhook. Report upon the delegates now in the city; forged delegates' let- ters; a prediction of success from Washington; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. "Private." 1844 Balch, Alfred. Nashville. To M[artin] Van Buren, [Kin- Mat 22 derhook]. Issues at the opening of the presiden- tial contest ; suddenly altered to Texas ; a politi- cal conflagration in the South and the West; an interview with Jackson; letters of Stewart and Cass; the position of the Whigs; Jackson's bit- terness that Tennessee should be a Federal state ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Gilpin, H[enry] D[ilwood]. Philadelphia. To Martin Van May 23 Buren, Lindenwald. The firmness of Van Bu- ren's friends and the good results ; schemes set on foot in Pennsylvania; the Harrisburg meeting; Buchanan not to permit his name to be used at any stage; selfishness and disregard of ties; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1844 Flagg, A[zariah] C[utting]. Albany. To M[artin] Van Mat 23 Buren, Kinderhook. Favorable news from the New York and Indiana delegates; Cass and Woodbury's "fishing for immortality in Tyler's Texas pool"; efforts to kindle Cass fires; the clearing atmosphere at Washington; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 Butler, B[enjamin] F[ranklin]. New York. To M[artin] Mat 23 Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. The attitude of Hud- son, a delegate from Erie; favorable news from Washington; resolutions drafted with Tilden's help; news from Wright; Judge Fine's opin- ion; off for Baltimore tomorrow; Van Buren's Texas letter a higher public service than twenty elections; Cass's letter; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 [Elves, John C] Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Mat 23 Jr., Kinderhook. Bad news possibly better than no news at all ; a prediction of Van Buren's suc- cess on the first ballot; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1844 Wright, SUas. Washington. To Azariah C[utting] Flagg, Mat 23 Albany. Van Buren's small majority in the Convention ; almost every delegation divided ; a plan to prevent any nomination ; the wish of the Governor of Indiana. A. L. S. 1 p. PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 527 [1844] Bancroft, George. Washington. To [Martin Van Buren, May 23 Kinderhook]. The state of opinion in Washing- ton; Rantoul's views; a new letter from Jackson; an estimate of the vote ; the battle to turn on the two- thirds rule; Van Buren' s friends numerous; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. (Printed: Mass. Hist. Soc, Proceedings, v. 42, p. 428) . [1844 Davezac, Auguste. Baltimore. To Martin Van Buren, Mat 23] [Kinderhook]. The result doubtful; his letter on Texas; a suggestion for a clarifying statement; the opinion of the delegates; Governor Thomas's letter; Gilpin at Harrisburg; etc. A.L. S. 3 p. 1844 Turrill, J[oel]. Oswego, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Buren, May 24 Lindenwald. Belief that the Baltimore Con- vention will meet the general expectations ; the origin of the feeling adverse to Van Buren; ef- forts of the followers of Tyler; the course of the newspapers; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 [Eives], John C. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, May 24 Jr., Kinderhook. Things have taken a strange turn ; a rumored meeting at Calhoun's. A. L. S. 2 p. (In Rives's hand ; signed ' 'John C. Haines" ; indorsed in Rives's hand: "If any P. M. on the route shall open this, he will please not detain it. J. C. H." ; in Van Buren's hand, "Jn? C. Rives ") . 1844 Hutchison, James H. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Bu- Mat 24 ren, Lindenwald. Congratulations on the termi- nation of a wide-spread conspiracy; the extent and seriousness of the crisis ; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1844 Croswell, E[dwin]. New York. To M[artin] Van Buren, May 24 Kinderhook. Reports on the delegations from New York, New Hampshire, and Vermont; an address prepared by Butler and Tilden; good an- ticipations of the Convention ; news from Wash- ington and the West ; the New York delegation in favor of a majority vote; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Cuthbert, John A. Mobile, [Ala.] To Martin Van Buren, May 24 Kinderhook. A protest against what is regarded as the opinion of the Democracy of the South; his own beliefs not changed ; Van Buren's lettet on Texas ; the causes of the position of the South on Texas; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 528 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS [1844] Livingston, John R. New York. To Martin Van Buren, May 24 Kinderhook. About to leave for Baltimore; with others, to counteract intrigue ; the Democ- racy of the South; a reaction at hand; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. [1844] Bancroft, George. [Washington]. To Martin Van Bu- May24 ren, Kinderhook. Medary's canvass of votes; the two-thirds rule to be insisted upon by the Op- position; the Whigs pleased with Benton; the annexation spirit strong; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. (Printed: Mass. Hist. Soc, Proceedings, v. 42, p. 430). 1844 Fine, John. Washington. To A[zariah] C[utting] Flagg, Mat 24 Albany. Van Buren's prospects improving from day to day; the desire of the friends of Texas to prevent a nomination at Baltimore; the two- thirds rule, and Pennsylvania; an estimate of the vote; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Bancroft, Geo[rge]. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Mat 25 Kinderhook. The position of Roane and Ran- dolph; the Southern Democracy destroyed; Cal- houn's plan of a new convention favorable to the Whigs; the two-thirds rule to be appHed; the Texas problem ; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 Flagg, A[zariah] C[utting]. Albany. To Martin Van May 26 Buren, Kinderhook. Sending Wright's letter and that of Governor Whitcomb; Indiana's dele- gation acting like madmen; the New York dele- gation firm; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 Ewing, W[illiam] L. D. Springfield, 111. To Martin Van May 26 Buren, Kinderhook. Great excitement in Illi- nois over Texas; Van Buren's following most influential and in favor of immediate aimexation; the Illinois delegation instructed to vote for Van Buren; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 Gilpin, H[enry] D[ilwood]. Baltimore. To Martin Van May 26 Buren, Lindenwald. A reckless and desperate system of intrigue; the attempt to apply the two- thirds rule; intention to favor the instructed delegates; news brought in by the delegates; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 Wright, Silas, Jr., Washington. To Martin Van Buren, M-*^"^ 26 [Kinderhook]. The desperate situation after the" Texas letter; the last five days very unpleasant; PAPERS OF MABTIN VAN BUEEN 529 Wright, Silas, Jr. — Continued. the result of Medary's count gives Van Buren a majority; methods used to change the views of delegates; Woodbury's fooUsh conduct; the two- thirds rule; probable nominations; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. [1844 [Croswell, S.] Baltimore. To [Edwin Croswell, Al- Mat 26] bany ?] The Convention situation; Judge Fine's memoranda. A. L. S. 5 p. "Private." 1844 Davezac, Auguste. Baltimore. To Martin Van Buren, Mat 27 Kinderhook. Virginia determined to prevent Van Buren's nomination; New York, Pennsyl- vania, and Ohio firm, but Pennsylvania shaky; the strength of the Texas sentiment; Van Bu- ren's friends against the two-thirds vote; the uncertainty of the event; Buchanan; etc. A. L.S. 2 p. [1844 Tyack, William. Baltimore. To Martin Van Buren, Mat 27] Lindenwald. The meeting and organization of the Convention; a strong effort for the two-thirds rule; combined forces from Washington against Van Buren; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1844 Butler, B[enjamin] F[ranklin]. Baltimore. To M[artin] Mat 27 Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Van Buren to be nominated if the two-thirds rule be not adopted; its dependence upon Pennsylvania and Tennes- see; the importance' of the rule; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 O'Sullivan, J[ohn] L. Egyptian Hall, Baltimore. To Mat 27 [Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook]. The atmos- phere smothered in corruption; the pohcy in case the two-thirds rule is adopted; a dispute between Butler and Saunders; Walker's speech; Butler's stamping on the election of 1840; the committee on officers and Wright (of Pennsylva- nia); Peimsylvania's position; Davezac; the evening news not so favorable; etc. A. L. S. 8 p. 1844 [O'Sullivan, John L. Egyptian Hall], Baltimore. To Mat 28 [Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook]. Somewhat dispirited over the situation; the speech of Tib- batts (Ky.); other speakers; the vote demanded and results by States; remarks on instructions; 40803°— 10 34 530 LIBEAEY OF CONGRESS O'SuUivan, John E. — Continued. the two-thirds rule adopted; balloting for pres- ident in the afternoon; motion to nominated Jackson; etc. A. L. 5 p. 1844 livingston, J[ohn] R. New York [i. e. Baltimore ?] To Mat 28 M[artin] Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. The Con- vention's adoption of the two-thirds rule; re- sults of the first four ballots; all in confusion and obscurity; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. [1844 Davezac, A[uguste]. Baltimore. To DVIartin Van Buren, Mat 28^ Kinderhook]. The debate on the two-thirds rule; its adoption; the intrigues of Virginia; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 Anonymous. New York. To [Martin Van Buren, Kinder- Mat 29 hook]. Just from Baltimore; the treachery of the Michigan delegates; the ingratitude of the South; Clay or Van Buren; Slamm, of the Ple- beian, the greatest villain; with whom the fault hes; etc. 2 p. 1844 [O'SuUivan, John L.] Convention, [Baltimore]. To Mar- May29 tin Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Balloting re- sumed; Johnson withdrawn; speeches for Bu- chanan; the defence of New York by Young; the question as to who was Nero ; Polk brought forward; Virginia's vote; proceedings on the bal- lot; Roane's speech; the nomination of Polk; Wright for vice-president; etc. A. L. 8 p. 1844 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Washington. To Martin Van Mat 30 Buren, Lindenwald. Defeat temporary; the "corrupted intriguers" soon to be punished with their own weapons; approval of Wright's refusal of the vice-presidency; Gen. Jackson's mistaken course; Polk's Texas policy and the popular voice; inclination to give up the Globe; family matters; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Davezac, Auguste. Baltimore. To Martin Van Buren, May 30 Kinderhook. Van Buren's self-sacrifice; Wright's refusal of the presidency and the vice-presidency; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1844 leiper, Geo[rge] G. Chester, Pa. To Martin Van Buren, Mat 30 Kinderhook. His own regret that Van Buren did not receive the nomination; the bad behavior of Pennsylvania politicians. A. L. S. 2 p. PAPERS OP MARTIN VAN BUEEN 531 [1844 Gilpin, H[enry] D[ilwood]. Baltimore. To Silas Wright, May 30] Washington. Rejoicing over his refusal of prof- fered honors; his own inability to express an opinion on the issue of the Convention; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 Paulding, J[ames] K[irke]. New York. To M[artin] Van Mat 31 Buren, Kinderhook. The extraordinary result of the Convention; his own disbelief in the in- fluence of the Texas letter; honor gained by Van Buren; the minority would have opposed his election if nominated; philosophical consola- tion; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1844 Sedgwick, Theodore. New York. To Martin Van Buren, May 31 Lindenwald. Regret over the action of the Bal- timore Convention; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1844 Butler, B[enjamin] F[ranklui]. New York. To M[artin] Mat 31 Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. An account of the proceedings on the last day of the Baltimore Convention. A. L. S. 11 p. 1844 Simpson, Henry. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Buren, May 31 [Kinderhook]. The "treason" of the Pennsyl- vania delegation in the Convention; Buchanan's influence; political forecast in view of Polk's nomination; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1844 Bleecker, H[armanus]. Albany. To Martin Van Buren, May 31 [Kinderhook]. Disgust at the action of the Bal- timore Convention; Van Buren's personal posi- tion; personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 Melville, Gansevoort, Richard B. Connolly, and others. June 1 New York. To MartinVan Buren, [Kinderhook]. Tammany's invitation to preside over a ratifica- tion meeting. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Wadsworth, James S. [Geneseo, N. Y.] To Martin Van June 1 Buren, Eonderhook. The wrong and outrage of the Baltimore Convention ; Butler's premature surrender; the selfishness and dictation of the South; Cass's defeat; Wright's course; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. 1844 Ashburner, L. Stockbridge, [Ind.] To Martin Van Bu- JuNB 1 ren, Kinderhook. Van Buren the most signal victim of American ostracism; congratulations on the result of the Baltimore Convention; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 532 LIBKAEY OF CONGKESS 1844 Tracy, Albert H. Buffalo, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Bu- JuNE 2 ren, Eanderhook. His own belief that Van Bu- ren's election was indispensable to the preserva- tion of the Union; the split between the Democ- racy of the North and that of the South; Polk to be supported by the slave-holding states ; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 Donelson, A[ndrew] J[ackson]. New York. To Martin June 2 Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Asking for an exten- sion of his note ; results of his farming; Jackson as a correspondent on the Texas question; Hous- ton's information on designs of Great Britain; Polk undoubtedly sound on issues ; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1844 Wright, Silas. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, June 2 [Kinderhook]. Van Buren prepared for the re- sult ; the want of fidelity in delegations ; why he came to believe the nomination undesirable ; his own candidacy; adjournment and a visit; etc. 2 p. 1844 , Throop, E[nos] T[hompson]. Willowbrook, [N. Y.] To June 2 Martin Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Astonish- ment at the nomination; compensations; per- sonal matters; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Van Buren, M[artin]. Lindenwald. To Gansevoort Mel- June 3 ville and others, [New York]^ Declining their in- vitation to preside at the proposed Tammany ratification meeting [June] 4 ; urging the support of Polk and Dallas; etc. Copy by Martin Van Buren, Jr. 6 p. A. Df. (dated June 2). 4 p. (Incom- plete) . 1844 Claiborne, J[olm] F[rancis] H[amtramck]. Natchez, June 4 [Miss.] To M[artin] Van Buren, Kinderhook. Political obstacles encountered; news of the nomination hoped for soon; editorials inclosed; Benton's speech; campaign material desired; editorial labors; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 Ten Eyck, A. Detroit, [Mich.] To M[artin] Van Buren, June 4 Kinderhook. Disappointment at the action of the Convention; reprehensible conduct of Cass and the Michigan delegation ; his own reasons for non-attendance at the Convention; suggestions asked for the campaign; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. PAPEES OP MARTIN VAN BUKEN 533 1844 Bleecker, Anthony J. New York. To Martin Van Bu- •f^NE 5 ren, Kinderhook. Approbation of the spirit shown in Van Buren's letter to the New York committee. A. L. S. 2 p. [1844 Democratic party in Columbiana County, [0.] Proceedings J^NE 5] of a public meeting to hear the report of the dele- gates from the 17th District to the Baltimore Convention. Newspaper clipping. 1 column. (Headed: "Old Columbiana to the Democracy of the Union ! Great Democratic meeting ! ") 1844 McWhorter, Geo[rge] H. Oswego, [N. Y.] To M[artin] June 6 Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Resentment at South- ern dictation ; Gerrit Smith and an ' ' abolition conventicle" at Oswego, [June 2]; Cass; the frontier popularity of Texas annexation and its underlying spirit; the commercial awakening of Oswego; McWhorter's confirmation by the Senate; personal matters; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Dallas, G[eorge] M[iflain. Philadelphia?] ToMartmVan June 6 Buren, [Kinderhook]. Gratitude for mention and commendation; the nomination a surprise; a promise not to disappoint him and a request for his occasional counsel; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 Birchard, M[atthew]. Troy, O. To M[artm] Van Buren, June 7 [Kinderhook]. Reflections on the action of the Baltimore Convention; the punishment of Cass, Calhoim, and Johnson; an estimate of Polk; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 morgan, Thomas J., and others. New Lisbon, O. To June 8 Martin Van Buren, Lindenwald. Address; invi- tation to visit Columbiana County in the course of the present Summer or the Autumn following. L. S. 4 p. 1844 Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom]. Kalmira, [Hunting- JuNB 8 ton, N. Y.] To M[artin] Van Buren, Lmden- wald. On the results of the Baltimore Conven- tion; commendation of the Texas annexation letter; the necessity of beating Clay and of nom- inating a sound Western New York Democrat for Governor in order to carry the State; per- sonal matters; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Simpson, Henry. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Buren, June 10 Lindenwald. The treachery of the Pennsyl- vania delegation; a resolution in favor of Van 534 LiIBRABy OF CONGBESS Simpson, Henry — Continued. Buren and Johnson postponed; etc. A. L. S. IP- 1844 Hart, Samuel, and others. Philadelphia. To Martin Van June 10 Buren, [Kinderhook]. Address from the Demo- cratic Hickory Club of the City and County of Philadelphia. L. S. 4 p. . Printed; in The Pennsylvanian, June 27. 1844 Paulding, J[ames] K[irke]. New York. To Martin Van June 10 Buren, Lindenwald. Acceptance of an invita- tion to Lindenwald; flies and fishing; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1844 Fourteenth Ward Van Buren Association of New York June 10 (A. NoblB and others, committee). New York. Address to Martin Van Buren, commending his conduct. L. S. of A. Noble, etc. 2 p. 1844 Wright, Silas. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, June 10 [Kinderhook]. The proposed visit to Linden- wald; commendation of Van Buren' s letter to the New York committee; his own "sacrifices" characterized; pity for his critics; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. (With: Wright to Van Buren, 1844, June 2. On the back is a brief calendar of Wright's letters to Van Buren, Mar. 6-June, 1844. A. Df. of Martin Van Buren, Jr.) 1844 Rexford, L. S. [Kinderhook?] To Martin Van Buren, June 10 [Kinderhook]. Eeceipted bill for sundry small repairs, 1842^4, Dec. 28-Mar. 11. A. D. S. ip. 1844 Daniel, P[eter] V[ivian]. Kichmond. To Martin Van June 11 Buren, Kinderhook. His own fatiguing South- ern tour; disgust and alarm at the action of the Baltimore Convention; the true significance of the Texas annexation fever; estimate of Van Buren, Calhoun, Clay, and Polk; forecast; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1844 Hart, Samuel. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Buren, June 11 Lindenwald. Disgust at the conduct of the Pennsylvania delegation ; Horn's spirits partially restored; praise of Van Buren's attitude; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To [Amos Kendall, June 12 Washington. Keply to Kendall's suggestion that his views on Texas be modified ; the position PAPERS OF MAETIN VAN BUKEN 535 [Van Buren, Martin] — Continued. taken deliberately ; his own inability to change ; his conviction of Kendall's friendly purpose; etc. A. Df. 5 p. 1844 O'Sullivan, J[ohn] L. New York. To [Martin] Van Bu- JuNE 12 ren, Lindenwald. Sending Gage's proclamation of amnesty to all except Hancock and Adams. A. L. S. 1 p. 1844 Thompson, Geo[rge] W. Wheeling, Va. To [Indiana June 12 Democratic Committee ?] Answering an invita- tion to the Indiana Democratic Mass Meeting, [June] 17; contrast between Clay and Polk. Newspaper clipping. 2 columns. 1844 Sharp, B. W., and others. Boonville, Mo. To Martin JxTNB 12 Van Buren, Kinderhook. Invitation to a ratifi- cation meeting by the Democratic Association of Boonville. L. S. 2 p. 1844 [Van Bnren, Martin. Kinderhook, N. Y.] To [14th Ward June 14 Van Buren Association, New York]. Reply to resolutions of commendation [June 10]. A. Df. 2 p. 1844 Bancroft, George. Boston. To [Martin] Van Buren, [Kin- June 14 derhook]. The Baltimore Convention and Van Buren's defeat; the conduct of Van Buren's friends; Mrs. Bancroft's feelings; Bancroft's sketch of Van Buren's life; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1844 Owen, Robert Dale. Washington. To Martin Van Bu- June 15 ren, [Kinderhook]. Expressing thanks for an invitation to Lindenwald. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Pettit, W[illia]m V. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Bu- JuNE 15 ren, [Kinderhook]. Praise of Van Buren's in- dorsement of the Baltimore nominations; the Convention's action against the view of the party; his own determination to support the candidates ; the danger of haphazard, accidental nomina- tions; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 [Van Bnren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To [Thomas J. Mor- JuNE 15 gan and others. New Lisbon, O.] Answering their address and invitation. A. Df. 4 p. (With: Morgan and others to Van Buren, 1844, June 8) . 1844 Wright, Silas. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, June 15 Kinderhook. Sending a self-accusing letter of an honest but panic-stricken Democrat. A. L. S. Ip. 536 LIBEARY OF CONGRESS [1844?] New York Gazette. Editorial: "The Army." CKpping. June 15 1 column. 1844 Robertson, FeKx, and others. Nashville. To Martin Van June 17 Buren, Kinderhook. Invitation to attend a mass meeting of the Democracy of Tennessee. D. S. (printed circular). 2 p. (On the blank pages is a draft of Van Buren's answer to the invitation and the accompanying address) . 1844 law, John. Philadelphia. To [Martin Van Buren, Kin- JuNE 17 derhook]. The Baltimore Convention; the Texas question; determination to abide by the nomina- tion and fight hard; Howard's nomination as charge to Texas; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Pri- vate." 1844 Van Buren, M[artin]. Lindenwald. To Samuel Hart and June [17] others, [Philadelphia]. Answer to the address of the Democratic Hickory Club of the City and County of Philadelphia, June 10, 1844. A. Df. S. 4 p. (Dated June 16). . CUpping from The Pennsylvanian, 1844, June 27. (With: Hart and others to Van Buren, 1844, June 10). 1844 Hogeboom, H., and others. Hudson, [N. Y.] To [Martin June 17 Van Buren, Lindenwald]. Invitation to attend a Columbia County mass meeting. L. S. 4 p. 1844 Poinsett, J[oel] R[oberts]. The Homestead, near Green- JuNE 18 viUe, S. C. To Martin Van Buren, Lindenwald. Grief over the action of the Baltimore Conven- tion; its results; his own Texas letter; personal matters; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. [1844?] New York Aurora. New York. Editorial review of "A June 18 Brief Review of the present position of the Re- pubUcan Party". CHpping. 1844 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To [John Francis June 21 Hamtramck Claiborne, Natchez, Miss.] Urging the support of Polk and Dallas; the adjustment of the Choctaw claims; friendly messages; etc. A. Df. 2 p. (With: Claiborne to Van Buren, 1844, June 4). 1844 Van Buren, M[artin]. Lindenwald. To [Peter Vivian] June 21 Daniel, [Richmond]. Answering Daniel to Van Buren, [1844, June 11]. A. Df. S. 8 p. PAPERS OF MAETIN VAN BUEEN 537 1844 Democratic Hickory Club of the City and County of Phila- JxTNE 25 delphia. Proceedings of a meeting; resolutions; including Hart and others to Van Buren, June 10, and Van Buren's reply, June 17. Printed; in The Pennsylvanian, 1844, June 27. 2 columns. (With: Hart and others to Van Buren, 1844, June 10). 1844 Carr, Lewis, and others. Philadelphia. To Martin Van June 25 Buren, Kinderhook. Invitation to attend a din- ner by the Democratic citizens of the 4th Con- gressional District of Peimsvlvania. Copy. 1 p. 1844 Carpenter, Benjamin E., and others. Philadelphia. To June 26 Martin Van Buren, Lindenwald. Invitation from the Democratic citizens of the Third Con- gressional District, County of Philadelphia, to a Fourth of July celebration. L. S. 2 p. 1844 loring, T. Raleigh, N. C. To Martin Van Buren, Kin- JuNE 29 derhook. Sending a copy of the Independent; the wishes of the Democratic party defeated; Saunders's conduct; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. [1844 V[an Buren, Abraham. Kinderhook?] Draft of resolu- JuNE ?] tions for the Democratic County Convention of [Columbia?] County. A. Df. 23 p. 1844 Democratic Central Committee of Tennessee (Felix Eob- JuLT 2 ertson and others) . Nashville. Address of the Central State Committee of Correspondence. CHpping from the NasTiviUe Union. 2 columns. (With: Donelson to Van Buren, 1844, July 8). 1844 Sutherland, J[acob]. Geneva, N. Y. To M[artin] Van July 6 Buren, Lindenwald. Nothing in the Baltimore Convention for Van Buren personally to regret; his position in pubhc estimation higher than ever; his own wish to be senator in succession to Tall- madge; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Donelson, A[ndrew] J[ackson]. Nashville, Tenn. ToMar- JuLT 8 tin Van Buren, Kinderhook. Sending address [July 2] of the Tennessee State Central Committee ; the character of Polk's acceptance ; general feehng in favor of Texas; Jackson'sinfluence; etc.; urging him to be present at the meeting or to write a let- ter. A. L. S. 3 p. (On the blank page is a draft of part of Van Buren's reply [July 29] to the address and the invitation [of June 15]) . 538 LIBEAEY OP CONGRESS 1844 Hunter, John. Hunter's Island, [N. Y.] To Martin Van July 9 Buren, Kinderhook. Divisions ia the Demo- cratic party of New York in 1843; Wright's re- quest that he write the legislative address; the situation of the Legislature; his own wish to abandon poUtics; gratification at Van Buren's let- ter, [July] 1 ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Law, John. Vincennes, [Ind.] To Martin Van Buren, July 20 Kinderhook. The Democrats to support the ticket; invitation to a barbecue; a request for a communication of his views on the nomination. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 Sedgwick, Theodore. New York. To Martin Van Buren, July 26 Lindenwald. Calling attention to "our circular letter;" an inquiry as to what course the Post may take; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1844 Van Buren, M[artin]. Lindenwald. To Tennessee Cen- JuLY 29 tral Committee (Felix Robertson and others). fNashville]. Declining their invitation [June 15] to a Democratic Central mass meeting, [Aug.] 15. A. Df. 4 p. (Incomplete; 3 p. with: Robert- son and others to Van Buren, 1844, June 15; 1 p. with: Donelson to Van Buren, 1844, July 8). . Clipping from a Gallatin, Tenn., news- paper, [Sept., 1844]. 3 columns. (With: Donel- son to Van Buren, 1844, July 8). 1844 Palmer, Nathaniel P. Cherry Hill, N. C. To Martin Van July 29 Buren, Kinderhook. The Democratic situation in North Carolina; confidence in Clay; B. Brown much mortified over the result of the Baltimore Convention; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 Danforth, W. R., and others. Providence, R. I. To Aug. 2 Martin Van Buren, [Lindenwald]. Notice of a Democratic mass meeting favoring PoUs and Dallas, and the release of Dorr from State's prison. L. S. (printed circular). 1 p. 1844 Niles, John M[ilton]. Washington. To Martin Van Bu- AuG. 8 ren, Kinderhook. History of the tariff bill lately passed; its true character; [Bibb's] maneuvers; Benton's views; personal matters; etc.; sending speeches. A. L. S. 4 p. PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUEEN 539 1844 Danforth, W. R. Providence, R. I. To Martin Van Bu- ^^^- 14 ren, Lindenwald. Urging acceptance of an invi- tation to a mass meeting; Van Buren's indorse- ment of the Baltimore nominations a guarantee of victory; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. (On a blank leaf of Danforth and others to Van Buren, August 2, 1844). 1844 Huger, Alfred. Charleston, [S. C] To Martin Van Bu- AuG. 18 ren, [Kinderhook]. No danger from the threat- ened nullification; disunion sentiment; Jackson's settlement of that issue; the state of public opinion; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1844 Charleston [Mercury?] Clipping, containing: Aug. 20 [1] " Great meeting of the Democracy of Charleston, S. C." [Aug.] 19. 2 columns. [2] "Young Men's Democratic Association" of Charleston, Proceedings of a meeting. (With: Poinsett to Van Buren, 1844, Aug. 28). 1844 Strickland, Nimrod, and others. West Chester, Penn. Aug. 21 To Martin Van Buren, Lindenwald. Invitation to a mass meeting of the Democracy of the East- em counties of Pennsylvania, Sept. 5. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Skinner, St. J. B. L., and others, Plattsburgh, N. Y. To Aug. 21 Martin Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Invitation to attend a mass meeting of the Clinton County Democratic Association, Sept. 11, "the anniver- sary of the great Battle [of Plattsburg] of 1814." Copy. 2 p. 1844 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lindenwald, N. Y. To [Nimrod Aug. 28 Strickland and others. West Chester, Pa.] De- clining their invitation [Aug. 21] to a mass meet- ing of [Sept. 5]. A. Df. 3 p. 1844 Poinsett, J[oel] R[oberts]. The Homestead, Greenville, Aug. 28 S. C. To Martm Van Buren, Lindenwald. Signs of returning reason in South Carolina; the struggle postponed and the rising generation to be trained in agitation; the old Union party ab- sorbed; South Carolina now safe for the Demo- cratic candidate. A. L, S. 3 p. (Clipping in- closed). 540 LIBEAEY OP CONGRESS 1844 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To [W. R. Danforth Aug. 28 and others, Providence, R. I.] Declining ttieir invitation [Aug. 2] to the mass meeting of Sept. 2. A. Df. 3 p. 1844 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lmdenwald, [N. Y.] To [St. J. B. Aug. 29 L. Skinner and others, Plattsburgh, N. Y.] De- clining their invitation [Aug. 21] to the mass meeting of Clinton County Democrats, [Sept. 1 1]. A. Df. 7 p. 1844 [Van Bnren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To . Declin- Sbpt. 3 ing an invitation to a mass meeting of the Democ- racy of Michigan, at Marshall. A. Df. 4 p. 1844 Jordan, Dillon. Pensacola. To Martin Van Buren, Kin- Sept. 5 derhook. Admiration for his conduct towards the nominations of the Baltimore Convention; personal affairs; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 Bancroft, George. Boston. To PMartin Van Buren, Kin- Sept. 6 derhook]. Overtures to himself to write Polk's biography; Polk's opinion of Van Buren; a re- trospect; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. (Printed: Mass. Hist. Soc, Proceedings, v. 42, p. 431-2). 1844 Fairjaeld, J[ohn]. Saco, [Me.] To M[artin] Van Buren, Sept. 7 [Kinderhook]. Stumping the State with fair prospects; respect and esteem for Van Buren; etc; A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 IngersoU, C[harles] J[ared]. Forest Hill, Philadelphia. Sept. 10 To Martin Van Buren, Lindenwald. Van Bu- ren's nomination at Baltimore would have meant secession and a third candidate; his content; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Washington; To Martin Van Sept. 13 Buren, Kinderhook. The estrangement between Benton and Jackson; Benton's services; Jack- son's position on the Texas question; Wright's departure from the Senate; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 [Van Bnren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To [Charles Jared Sept. 16 IngersoU, Forest Hill, Philadelphia]. IngersoU justified in his course at Baltimore thinking as he did; etc. A. Df. 2 p. 1844 Van Buren, M[artin]. Lindenwald. To Andrew Jackson, ^'^^- 16 Hermitage. Fears for Jackson's health; a hope that he will live to see the restoration of Demo- PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 541 Van Bnren, M[artin] — Continued. cratic principles to the government by Polk's election; the nomination of Wright and its con- sequences; etc. A. Df. 2 p. . A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 Smith, O. H. Indianapolis, Ind. To Martin Van Buren, Sept. 18 Kinderhook. As to a charge against himself of proposing to leave the Whig party to support Van Buren in 1836; asking for a copy of his letter to Van Buren in [1835 ?]; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1844 Wright, Silas. Canton, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Buren, Sept. 23 [Kinderhook]. A Boston invitation and Ban- croft; the impossibility of accepting outside in- vitations while declining those in the State; a New Jersey incident and rumor; the inchnation of friends to look beyond this canvass; his own doubt as to the strength of his influence; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. "Private." 1844 Poinsett, J[oel] R[oberts]. Homestead, [Greenville, S. C] Sept. 23 To [Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook]. Working for Democratic success; the contrast between New York and Carolina; agricultural matters; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1844 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Springs, Washington. Sept. 28 To M[artiQ] Van Buren, Kinderhook. A letter from Jackson; a bill of annexation of Texas; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1844 Anderson, H[ugh] J. Belfast, [Me.] To Martin Van Sept. 30 Buren, [Kinderhook]. His regret that Van Buren was not named; his hope that Polk's election wiU end differences; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To . Reply Sept. 30 to a request to preside at a Democratic mass / meeting at Albany in October. A. Df. 4 p. [1844 [Van Buren, Abraham. Hudson]. Address before the Oct. 1] Columbia County Agricultural Society. A. Df. 6 p. (Incomplete). . A. Df. of Martin Van Buren, Jr. 22 p. (Corrections by Martin Van Buren) . . Copy by Martin Buren, Jr. 14 p. . Printed; in The Hudson Gazette, Oct. 8, 1844. 542 LIBRAKY OF CONGEESS 1844 Gilpin, H[enry] D[ilwood]. Philadelphia. To Martin Oct. 1 Van Buren, Lindenwald. A misrepresentation of Mumford's as to Dallas; a Whig gathering in the city; Van Buren's good conduct; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren, Oct. 2 Kinderhook. His pleasure at seeing the New York Democracy united ; prospects in the Middle West becoming brighter; Donelson appointed charge d'affaires to Texas, and to accept; his own bad health; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 Van Buren, J[ohn]. New York. To [Martin Van Buren, Oct. 6 Kinderhook]. The character and pohtical con- duct and strength of [Henry S. ?] Randall; PhUip Van Rensselaer's arrangements to pay a debt to Van Buren; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1844 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To O. H. Smith, [In- OcT. 8 dianapolis]. His inability to find Smith's al- leged letter proposing to leave the Whig party; the privacy of the letter; etc. A. Df. 3 p. 1844 Wright, Silas. Canton, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Buren, Oct. 8 [Kinderhook]. Van Buren's letter on anti-rent; the subject of entails; the question of internal improvements; Alleghany County may prove troublesome; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. "Private." 1844 The Hudson Gazette. Hudson, [N. Y.] Containing an- OcT. 8 nouncements of political meetings; report of the "monster meeting of the Democracy of Central New York" at Albany; of the Hickory Club at Hudson; etc. (With: Van Buren, Address, 1844, Oct. 1). 1844 Van Buren, M[artin]. Lindenwald. To D. M. Brodhead Oct. 9 and others, Forrestburg, N. Y. Receipt of the notice of election as an honorary member of the Democratic Association of Forrestburg; the Bal- timore Convention; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Kendall, Amos. Washington, [D. C] To M[artin] Van Oct. 13 Buren, [Kinderhook]. His reasons for making his suggestion after the Baltimore Convention; more of hypocrisy than of principle in objections to Van Buren; the elective importance of New York; the necessity of calUng out a fuU vote; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. PAPEES OF MARTIN VAN BUBEN 543 1844 Gilpin, H[enry] D[ilwood]. Philadelphia. To Martin Oct. 15 Van Buren, Lindenwald. Results of the elec- tions; Dallas's letter to Mumford; intrigues at Baltimore; IngersoU's success; etc. A.L. S. 3 p. 1844 Daniel, P[eter] V[ivian]. Richmond. To Martin Van Oct. 17 Buren, Kinderhook. Dangers to the Union from slavery and the tariff; his own attitude as to slavery; New York to decide the contest; the coaHtion in Philadelphia may be repeated in other States; the sect of fanatics, the native Americans; Wright will win, but the same vote may not be given for others; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. [1844? "Otis." Georgetown, D. C. To Martin Van Buren, Oct. 17] Lindenwald. Urging an effort to beat Polk for president. 1 p. 1844 [Jackson, Andrew]. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren, Oct. 22 Kinderhook. Donelson to go to Texas; to pay something on his debt; results of the elections; Benton's speech on Texas circulated by the Whigs; etc. A. L. 3 p. (Signature cut off). . Transcript. 3 p. 1844 O'Sullivan, J[ohn] L. New York. To [Martki Van Bu- OcT. 28 ren, Kinderhook]. Van Buren' s friends with- holding support of Polk; suggesting a counteract- ing expression. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To [JohnL. O'Sullivan, Oct. 30 New York]. His hope that his friends will give full support to Polk. A. Df. 4 p. 1844 Van Bnren, M[artin]. Lindenwald. To Andrew Jackson, Nov. 2 NashviUe. The pohtical situation; elements of Whig strength; probable size of the vote; his own beUef that the Democrats will win; his solicita- tions to his friends to support the ticket; Major Donelson; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. 1844 "Clio." Georgetown, [D. C] To Martin Van Buren, Lin- Nov. 9 denwald. Suggesting Van Buren on a separate ticket; the impossibUity of his succeeding Polk; etc. 1 p. (In the same hand as Otis to Van Buren, [1844, Oct. 17]). 1844 Welles, Gideon. Hartford, [Conn.] To Martm Van Bu- Nov. 13 ren, Kinderhook. Results of the election; Polk and his cabinet; opinion on the Texas question; the nomination of Silas Wright; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. 544 LIBEAEY OF CONGRESS 1844 Medary, S[amuel]. Columbus, O. To Martin Van Buren, Nov. 16 Kinderhook. His fear that Polk will make an error in forming a cabinet; a question whether Wright would go into it; Ohio expects nothing; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. "Private." 1844 lynch, David. Pitt Township, [Pa.] To M[artin] Van Nov. 17 Buren, [Kinderhook]. Congratulations on the Democratic victory in New York; Buchanan for the presidency, etc; sending newspapers. A. L. S. 4 p. 1844 Mann, A[bijah?], Jr. New York. To M[artin] Van Buren, Nov. 18 Kinderhook. Suggesting Van Buren's return to the Senate. A. L. S. 1 p. "Private." 1844 Daniel, P[eter] V[ivian]. Eichmond, Va. To [Martin Nov. 19 Van Buren, Kinderhook]. Congratulations on the event of the election; the work of justice not complete, as Van Buren should have been the leader; favorable views entertained of him; Polk's cabinet; Wright should be on the Su- preme Bench; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Bragg, J[ohn]. Mobile. To M[artin] V[an] B[uren, Kin- Nov. 24 derhook]. Congratulations upon the elections; fears as to Polk's policy; the influence of New York in Polk's success; poUtics in Alabama; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1844 Atwater, Caleb. CircleviUe, O. To Martin Van Buren, Nov. 25 Kinderhook. Two letters: [1] Ohio's vote to Van Buren pledged; the trickery at Baltimore. A. L. S. 3 p. [2] Transmitting the above. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Bidlack, B[enjamin] A. Wilkes Barre, Pa. ToM[artin] Nov. 25 Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. On a charge of hy- pocrisy against Beaumont. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 V[an] B[uren], A[braham]. Philadelphia. To M[artin] Nov. 28 Van Buren, Kinderhook. Buchanan's efforts "to allay a Dallas presidential excitement;" the Cabinet; John Van Buren's family aflliction; etc. A. L. S. 7 p. 1844 Shepley, Ether. Portland, [Me.] To Martin Van Buren, Nov- 30 [Kinderhook]. Suggesting John Fairfield for a place in Polk's cabinet. A. L. S. 2 p. PAPERS OF MABTIN VAN BUEEN 545 1844 Hammond, Jabez D[elano]. Cherry Valley, [N. Y.] To Dec. 1 John Van Buren, Albany. Reasons for not hav- ing cast his vote for Polk and Dallas. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 Bancroft, George. Boston. To M[artin] Van Buren, Dec. 3 Kinderhook. Fairfield out for the Navy Depart- ment; his own intention to continue his work quietly; etc.; sending the sketch interleaved for revision. A. L. S. 7 p. (Printed : Mass. Hist. Soc, Proceedings, v. 42, p. 433-4). Hammond, Jabez D[elano]. Cherry Valley, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Buren, Lindenwald. Sending an address on education; a letter in press on the Texas question; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. Bntler, B[enjaniin] F[ranklin]. Albany. To Martin Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. The principles of Van Buren's administration vindicated; sending a letter received from Polk. A. L. S. 4 p. Democratic Central Committee of Frederick County, Itld. Resolutions indorsiag Governor Francis Thomas. D. S. of Henry Nixdorfif, chairman. 1 p. (With: Lowe and others to Van Buren, 1844, Dec. 27). Welles, Gideon. Hartford, Conn. To Martin Van Bu- ren, Kinderhook. No question of his loyalty to Van Buren ; not the editor of the Times; intrigues at Baltimore; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. Owen, Robert Dale. Washington. To [Martin Van Bu- ren, Kinderhook]. Judge Tappan's bill to found the Smithsonian Institution; Van Buren re- quested to serve as a trustee. A. L. S. 4 p. Blair, F[rancis] P[reston. Washington]. To Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook. Gratitude for Van Buren's good opinion; " an enigmatical letter" on certain politicians and political complications. A. L. S. 5 p. 1844 Bidlack, B[enjamin] A. House of Representatives, Wash- Dec. 12 ington. To [Martin] Van Buren, [Kinderhook].> Beaumont relieved by Van Buren's letter. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 Gilpin, H[enry] D[ilwood]. Philadelphia. To Martin Dec. 13 Van Buren, Lindenwald. As to Calhoun's con- tinuing in ofl&ce under Polk; Buchanan's con- duct; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 40803°— 10 35 1844 Dec. 4 1844 Dec. 5 1844 Dec. 6 1844 Dec. 7 1844 Dec. 11 1844 Dec. 11 546 LIBBABY OF CONGKESS 1844 Anderson, H[ugh] J. Belfast, [Me.] To Martin Van Bu- Dbc. 16 ren, [Kinderhook]. Van Buren's election would have been a better vindication of principles than Polk's; Fairfield for the Cabinet; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Paulding, J[ames] K[irke]. New York. To M[artin] Van Dec. 20 Buren, [Kinderhook]. A backwoodsman not a good negotiator; the character of the diplomatic correspondence since 1840; Owen on super- abundant legislation; his own farm projects; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1844 Fairfield, John. Washington. To M[artin] Van Buren, Dec. 21 [Kinderhook]. Polk's cabinet; a new one de- sirable; the Calhoun clique on Texas; the loss due to the transfer of Silas Wright; etc. A.L. S. 2 p. 1844 Flagg, A[zariah] C[utting]. Albany. To M[artin] Van Dec. 23 Buren, [Kinderhook]. John Van Buren and the attorney-generalship; the anti-rent trouble; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Washington. To [Martin Van Dec. 24 Buren, Kinderhook]. Will be on his good be- havior; Benton in favor of the proposition as to Texas; Tyler and Calhoun to be blocked; the condition of Jackson's health; etc.; sending a letter from Jackson on the drama now in re- hearsal. A. L. S. 4 p. 1844 Eogers, Halsey. Moreau, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Buren, Dec. 27 Kinderhook. Van Buren's hold on the people stronger. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 Lowe, E. Louis, and others. Frederick City, Md. To Dec. 27 Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook. Inclosing res- olutions [Dec. 6] commendatory of Governor Francis Thomas. A. L. S. 2 p. 1844 ^[iles], J[ohn] M[ilton]. Washington. To Martin Van Dec. 30 Buren, Kinderhook. Why he had not written in three years; Calhoun's one idea — ^Texas; a caucus on the question; his own view; Polk's cabinet perplexity; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. [1844?] Van Buren, Martin, and Silas Wright. [Albany?] Pro- posed resolution by the New York Legislature, instructing the Senators and requesting the PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 547 Van Bnren, Martin, and Silas Wright — Continued. Representatives from New York to oppose the assumption of the state debts by the United States. A. Df . of Silas Wright. 1 p. . A. Df. of Van Buren. 2 p. [1844] . To [Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook]. Fragment giving advice as to answering questions on the annexation of Texas. Copy by Martin Van Buren, Jr. 1 p. [1844?] Banks, Philip. Philadelphia. On Thomas S. Smith's scheme to re-elect Tyler. A. D. S. 7 p. (In- dorsed: "... A copy of Tyler and Smith's papers, containing a plan to make the former president for four years longer"). [1844?] Nashville Union. Editorial: "Mr. Polk's Cabinet." Clip- ping (reprint). 1845 Polk, James K[nox]. Columbia, Tenn. To Martin Van Jan. 4 Buren, Lindenwald. Thanking Van Buren for his magnanimous course; asking his advice on the Cabinet, and his designation of a fit New York man, in view of Wright's refusal of a cabinet place. A. L. S. 3 p. " Strictly confidential." (Indorsed by Van Buren: ". . . No. 1"). 1845 Beekman, J[ohn] P. Albany. To M[artin] Van Buren, Jan. 4 Lindenwald. Suggestion that Van Buren be sent to the Senate; the contest over the speaker- ship; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1845 [Van Bnren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To J[ohn] P. Beek- Jan. 6 man, [Albany]. Reasons for declining to be senator; etc. A. Df. 4 p. 1845 Bntler, B[enjamin] F[ranklin]. New York. To M[artLn] Jan. 16 Van Buren, Lindenwald. John Van Buren for attorney-general of New York; the choice of senators; an immediate annexation meeting; his own hope for favorable outcome; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. 1845 Wright, SUas. Albany. To Martin Van Buren, Kinder- Jan. 17 hook. Letters from Polk; proposal to name Butler for the State Department and Flagg for the Treasury; a legislative caucus on senators; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 548 LIBEAKY OF CONGKESS 1845 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To James K. Polk, J^N- 18 [Columbia, Temi.] No diminution of personal regard; why Wright could not accept a cabinet place; Butler a very fit man; Flagg or Cambre- leng for the Treasury; Armstrong should be recognized; the claims of New England; thoughts on success ; etc. Copy by Martin Van Buren, Jr. 19 p. (Indorsed by Van Buren: "... No. 2"; appended is a memorandum of Van Buren, giving the substance of three subsequent letters to Polk. A. D. 3 p.) 1845 Paulding, J[ames] K[irke]. New York. To M[artin] Van •f^N. 19 Buren, Lindenwald. Not applying for any office; the senatorial contest; Polk characterized; the Texas question a source of trouble; a Demo- cratic maxim; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1845 Bancroft, George. Boston. To M[artin] Van Buren, J-^N. 22 [Kinderhook]. Webster's re-election to the Sen- ate and a subscription fund for a pension to Webster and his wife; the mention of himself for the Cabinet; Woodbury's condescension; etc. A. L. S. 7 p. (Printed: Mass. Hist. Soc, Pro- ceedings, V. 42, p. 434-6). 1845 0' Sullivan, J[ohn] L. New York. To Silas Wright, Al- Jan. 25 bany. J. E. White for a commissioner of deeds; a Tyler Custom-house meeting; a clean sweep should be made; the Texas question's influence and the News; Edmonds for judge; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1845 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To [Abraham] Bockee, Jan. 27 [Albany]. As to appointing John Van Buren attorney-general. A. Df. 3 p. 1845 Wright, Silas. Albany. To Martin Van Buren, Kinder- Jan. 30 hook. Cambreleng and O' Sullivan; the secre- taryship of state of New York. A. L. S. 1 p. 1845 Dix, John A[dams]. Washington. To Martin Van Bu- Jan. 30 ren, [Kinderhook]. How he shall vote on the Texas resolution; etc.; sending an inclosure from Blair. A. L. S. 2 p. 1845 Polk, James K[nox]. Nashville. To Martin Van Buren, Jan. 30 Lindenwald. His route to Washington and time of arrival; his hope to hear from Van Buren there; etc. A. L. S. Ip. "Confidential." (In- dorsed by Van Buren: " . . . No. 3"). PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUEEN 549 1845 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Washington. To [Martin Van Feb- 9 Buren, Kinderhook]. Appreciation of Van Bu- ren's friendship; regret at his non-connection with the government; Texas; Major Donelson's business difficulties; plans for a new building; Benton's bill and the Calhoun faction's opposi- tion; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1845 Paulding, J[ames] K[irke]. New York. To [Martin Van Feb. 10 Buren, Kinderhook]. The annexation question and the risk of war; the Oregon matter of critical importance; a country establishment; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1845 -Jackson, Andrew. Hermitage. To Martin Van Buren, Feb. 10 Linden wald. His health; attacks on Wright; gratitude for Blair's aid in defending his name from attack; Donelson's mission to Texas; rea- sons of his failure to make a remittance; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1845 Bancroft, George. Boston. To Martin Van Buren, Kin- Feb. 11 derhook. Sending a letter from Polk which may give an opening. A. L. S. 2 p. "Private for M. V. B. alone." (Printed: Mass. Hist. Soc, Proceedings, v. 42, p. 437). [1845] Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Washington. To Martin Van Feb. [12] Buren, Kinderhook. Van Buren's letter of ad- vice delivered to the President; the reorgan- ization of the Cabinet; "Benton's project" vs. the "House resolutions [for the annexation of Texas]." A. L. S. 3 p. 1845 King, Preston. Washington. To M[artin] Van Buren, Feb. 14 [Kjnderhook]. Benton's resolution on Texas; slavery should not be legalized in Texas annexed ; Polk's arrival and surroundings; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1845 Dix, John A[dams]. Washington. To M[artin] Van Bu- Feb. 18 ren, [Kinderhook]. Thanks for his advice; the position of the Texas question ; Benton not in the best of temper with the Senate; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1845 Welles, Gideon. Hartford, [Conn.] To [Martin Van Bu- Feb. 20 ren, Kinderhook]. The vote of New York on the Texas question; Benton's resolution; the worst results of Texan agitation; Bancroft's ambitions; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 550 LIBEAEY OF CONGEESS 1846 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Washington. To Martin Van Feb. 22 Buren, Kinderhook. General Gratiot's wish to be employed; maneuvers to obtain the Globe by others; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1846 Polk, James K[nox]. Washington. To M[artin] Van Feb- 22 Buren, Lindenwald. The Secretary of the Treasury preferably from the South, but Ban- croft apparently the choice; his wish to retain the present Secretary of the Navy; Butler or Marcy for the War Department; the difficulties of cabi- net-making; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. "Private and strictly confidential." (Indorsed by Van Buren: "... N°. 4" ; appended is a memorandum of Van .Buren, c. Mar. 15? A. D. 4 p.) 1846 Gilpin, H[enry] D[ilwood]. Philadelphia. To Martin Feb- 24 Yan Buren, Lindenwald. Anxiety in Washing- ton on the Texas question; the closeness of Polk on men and measures; Bancroft attacked; im- • pressions of the Polks; contrast between Democ- racy and Federalism; Paulding; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. I 1845 Polk, James K[nox]. Washington. To Martiu Van Buren, Feb. 25 Lindenwald. The War Department offered to Butler; Van Buren requested to induce him to accept; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. "Private and con- fidential." (Indorsed by Van Buren: "...N°. 7. Rec**. after the affair was all over"). 1846 [Van Buren, Martin]. Albany. To [James Knox] Polk, Feb. 27 [Washington]. Pained by his letter; the first place in the Cabinet should go to New York; Butler and the War Department; etc. A. Df. 8 p. (Indorsed by Van Buren: "... N". 5 sent on the 28" by Smith Van Buren—"). 1846 Butler, B[enjamin] F[ranklin]. New York. To James Feb. 27 K[nox] Polk, Washington. Two letters: [1] Declining his offer of the War Department; sug- gesting Cambreleng. Copy. 2 p. "No. 1." [2] Suggestions on the Administration policy as to Texas; measures pending in the Senate; etc. Copy. 3 p. "No. 2." 1846 Butler, H[arriet, Mrs. B. F.] New York. To Martin Van Feb. [27] Buren, Albany. Her opposition to blame for Butler's refusal of the War portfoho; her dislike of Washington; etc. A. L. S. 3 p.. PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUKEN 551 1845 Butler, B[enjainin] Franklin]. New York. To [Martin Feb. 28 Van Buren, Albany]. Two letters: [1] Reasons for preferring Cambreleng to Flagg in the War Department; his own position; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. [2] Reasons for declining the offer of the War De- partment; speculations on the President's motives; etc. A. L. S. 12 p. "Private." 1845 [Van Buren, Martin]. Albany. To [James Knox] Polk, Mab. 1 Washington. Reference to a former letter; no unkind feelings towards Polk; will seek to make the Cabinet acceptable; comments on its mem- bers; Bancroft and Yankee literary men; etc. Copy by Martin Van Buren, Jr. 7 p. (Indorsed by Van Buren: ". . . N°. 6"). 1845 Polk, James K[nox]. Washington. To Martin Van Bu- Mar. 1 ren, Lindenwald. Butler having declined, the place to be offered to Marcy; reasons controlling his conduct; a rumor as to Bancroft, and its re- sult; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. "Private and confi- dential." (Indorsed by Van Buren: "... N". 8"). 1845 Butler, B[enjamin] F[ranklin]. New York. To M[artin] Mar. 1 Van Buren, Albany. His fixed determination to decline the War Department. A. L. S. 2 p. 1845 O'SuUivan, J[ohn] L. Washington. To [Martin Van Bu- Mak. 1 ren, Albany]. A talk with Polk; difficulties in making up the Cabinet; Butler should come from New York; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1845 V[an] B[uren], S[mith] T[hompson]. Washington. To Mab. 2 M[artin] V[an] Buren, Albany. An interview with Dix; a meeting with Tilden after trying to see Polk; an interview with the President; how he received Van Buren's letter; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. "Private. No. 1." 1845 V[an] B[uren], S[mith] T[hompson]. Washington. To Mak. 3 [Martin Van Buren, Albany]. Another inter- view with Polk; Marcy denounced; the part played by Kemble; etc. A.L.S. 5 p. "No. 2." [1845 Van Buren, S[mith] T[hompson]. Washington. To [James Mab. 3] Knox] Polk, [Washington]. Urging him to right the wrong to New York involved in connection with the appointment of a secretary of war. 552 LIBBAEY OP CONGEESS Van Buren, S[mith] T[hompson] — Continued. A. Df. S. 3 p. "Private." (Headed: "Draft proposed letter to Mr. Polk — not sent. Drawn up at the suggestion of O'SuUivan & Tilden" ; indorsed with a memorandum on Kemble's con- nection with the affair. A. Df. of S. T. Van Buren) . 1845 Polk, James K[nox]. Washington. To Martm "Van Bu- ^■^K- 3 ren, Lindenwald. Any error committed has been unintentional; his aloofness from influences hos- tile to Van Buren or Wright; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. "Private." (Indorsed by Van Buren: "... N". 9..."). 1845 V[an] B[ureE], S[mith] T[hompson]. Washington. To ^^^- 4 Martin Van Buren, Albaiiy. The inauguration of Polk, and the Cabinet; patronage promised for New. York; Kemble's letter to Polk; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. "No. 3." 1845 Butler, B[enjamin] F[ranklin. New York]. To Martin Mar. 5 Van Buren, Albany. Returning Polk's letters. A. L. S. 1 p. (Indorsed by Van Buren: "N". 11 M'^ Butler's lette[r]s upon the subject of M' Polks appt^ of the Cabinet &") . 1845 Butler, B[enjamin] F[ranklin]. New York. To M[artin] Mar. 10 Van Buren, Albany. His own refusal of a cabi- net position; his substitute; offer of the United States district attorneyship; the President's in- augural; his fidelity to Van Buren's principles; his sense of what is due New York; Cambreleng, Purdy, Flagg, and the coUectorship of the port of New York; personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1845 Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom]. Huntington, [N. Y.] Mar. 14 To M[artin] Van Buren, [Albany]. A coalition between Polk and Buchanan; Buchanan's past; rumors of his own appointment to the Treasury; explanation of Buchanan's presence in the Cabi- net; his own avoidance of giving recommenda- tions to office; etc. A. L. S. 7 p. [1845 [Van Buren, Martin. Albany]. Memorandum on his own c. Mar. 15?] and Polk's action in regard to the selection of a cabinet member from New York. A. D. 4 p. (Appended to: Polk to Van Buren, 1845, Feb. PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BTJREN 553 Vaa Buren, Martin — Continued. 22; indorsed by Van Buren: "Memo, to accom- pany N°. 4"). 1845 V[an] B[ureii], M[artin], and S[ilas] W[right,] Jr. Albany. Mab. 15 To John L. O'Sullivan, Washington. Why they cannot recommend Tilden to the President for naval officer at New York. Copy by S. T. Van Buren. 3 p. 1845 Simpson, Henry. Philadelphia. To Martia Van Buren, Mar. 18 Kinderhook. The Administration hostile to Van Buren's and Dallas's friends ia Pennsylvania; Buchanan's influence; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1845 Gilpin, H[enry] D[ilwood]. Philadelphia. To Martia Van Mae. 21 Buren, Lindenwald. His visit to Washington; speculation as to the future of the Administra- tion; Buchanan's influence; the new Senator from Pennsylvania; Texas scrip; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1845 Van Buren, John. Kingston, [N. Y.] To M[artin] Van Mae. 26 Buren, [Kinderhook]. Sending a translation of his ancestor [Cornelius Martense Van Buren's] will, [1703, Apr. 10], and [Tobyas Van Buren's] receipt, [1712/13, Feb. 18], for legacies under it; genealogical notes. A. L. S. 2 p. (Inclosures, copies, 5 p. ; appended are genealogical notes of Martin Van Buren. 4 p.) 1845 O'Sullivan, J[ohn] L. New York. To M[artia] Van Bu- Mab. 28 ren, Kinderhook. Regret at Van Buren's opinion on matters at Washington; Polk's sincerity; wiU not accept office without Van Buren's approval; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. 1845 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Washington. To Martin Van Mae. 29 Buren, Kinderhook. The move to get rid of him; his own mystification; Jackson's illness; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1845 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Washington. To John Van Mar. 29 Buren, Albany. Eitchie to establish a new or- gan; Polk's position; his own willingness to retire for a time; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. "Private and confidential." 1845 Tilden, S[amuel] J. New York. To [Martin Van Buren, Mar. 29 Kinderhook]. Sending fishing rods; a defence of Butler's accepting the district attorneyship 554 LIBEAEY OF CONGEESS Tilden, S[amuel] J. — Continued. from Polk; his own confidence in Van Buren's second-sight; another appointment requiring an explanation; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. "Confiden- tial." [1845 [Van Buren, Martin. Kinderhook?] Genealogical notes. Mar. ?] A. Df. 4 p. (With: Van Buren (John) to Van Buren, 1845, Mar. 26). 1845 O'SuUivan, J[ohn] L. New York. To M[artin] Van Bu- Apb. 5 ren, Kinderhook. His own refusal of a proffered appointment in the State Department; the ques- tion of the " organ" at Washington; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1845 Jay, John. Historical Rooms, New York. To Martin Apr. 10 Van Buren, Lindenwald. Sending a report of a committee of the New York Historical Society on adopting a national name Uke the "Republic of Washington"; asking Van Buren's opinion. L. S. (Facsimile; manuscript addition). 2 p. 1845 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Washington. To [Martin Van Apb. 11 Buren, Eanderhook]. The "organship" and the way the President gave out his inaugural to be printed; the printing of the official fist; as to the change of ownership of the Globe; a foreign mis- sion; etc. A. L. S. 8 p. 1845 Eives, John C. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Apb. 12 Kinderhook. As to Blair's accepting an appoint- ment from Polk; the transfer of the Globe; etc.; inclosing Blair to Van Buren, 1845, Apr. 11. A. L. S. 4 p. 1845 Bancroft, George. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Ape. 14 Kinderhook. Some appointments in the Brook- lyn Navy Yard; O'SuUivan or McAlpine; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. (Printed: Mass. Hist. Soc, Pro- ceedings, V. 42, p. 440-1). 1845 Van Buren, M[artin]. Lindenwald. To G[ouvemeur] Apb. 19 Kemble, Cold Spring, Putnam County. Sending potatoes. A. L. S. 1 p. 1845 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Washington. To Martin Van Apb. 21 Buren, Kinderhook. The proposed foreign mis- sion; a letter from his daughter on the Globe; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. (including a copy of the let- ter cited). 1845 Ape. 24 1845 Ape. 27 1845 Ape. 28 PAPEKS OF MARTIN VAN BUBEN 555 [Van Baren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To J[ohn C. Rives, Washington]. On the transfer of the Globe. A. Df. 7 p. Van Bnren, M[artin]. Lindenwald. To Andrew Jackson, Hermitage. Hope for his recovery; the hard fate of Blair and Rives; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. Fairfield, John. Saco, [Me.] To M[artin] Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Does not believe Van Buren se- cured Bancroft's appointment; glad to have escaped the Cabinet; confidence in the President; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1845 Welles, Gideon. Washington. To [Martin Van Buren, Ape. 29 Kinderhook]. His own fear of failure for the Administration; the impression given by the President; the Globe and Blair; appointments; the policy of the Administration; etc. A. L. S. 8 p. 1845 Van Bnren, M[artiQ]. Lindenwald. To Gouvemeur Kem- MatI ble, Cold Spring, Putnam Co., [New York]. A proposed visit; his own wish to avoid publicity; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1845 Polk, James K[nox]. Washington. To B[enjamin] Mat 5 F[rankliii] Butler, New York. Everett to be recalled from the EngUsh mission; intimation from Bancroft that Van Buren would accept an appointment; his own wish to make it; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1845 Bancroft, George. Washington. To [Martin] Van Buren, Mat 5 Kinderhook. Polk's oflfer of the Enghsh mis- sion to Van Buren; reasons why he should ac- cept; etc. A.L.S. 4 p. "Private." (Printed: Mass. Hist. Soc, Proceedings, v. 42, p. 441-2). 1845 Bntler, B[enjamin] F[ranklin]. New York. To M[artin] Mat 7 Van Buren, Lindenwald. The President's offer of the EngUsh mission to Van Baren; the reten- tion of Van Ness; Coddington's appointment; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1845 Bntler, B[enjamin] F[ranklin]. New York. To [James Mat 7 Knox Polk, Washington]. The English mission and Van Buren; how the suggestion was made; etc. Copy. 2 p. 556 LIBBAET OF CONGBESS 1845 Paulding, J[ames] K[irke]. New York. To [Martin Van Mat 8 Buren, Kinderhook]. Proposed visit to the Highlands; a providential or accidential Presi- dent defined; Polk's character; England's posi- tion; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1845 Van Buren, Martin. Lindenwald. To G[eorge] Bancroft, Mat 12 [Washington]. The mission to England; his in- ability to accept; conditions under which he would serve; etc. A. Df. 8 p. . A. Df. 8 p. . A. Df . 9 p. 1846 V[an] B[uren], J[olm]. Albany. To [Martin Van Buren, [Mat] 14 Kinderhook]. Insisting upon the non-accept- ance of the English mission; conditions under which acceptance would be compatible with dignity; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1845 Kintzing, W[illia]m F. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Mat 16 Buren, Lindenwald. Unsatisfactory appoint- ments in Philadelphia; Polk's poHcy; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1845 Fairfield, John. Saco, [Me.] To M[artm] Van Buren, Mat 16 [Kinderhook]. On Shepley for the vacancy on the Supreme Court Bench to be caused by the resignation of Justice Story. A. L. S. 2 p. 1845 Flagg, A[zariah] C[utting]. Albany. To M[artin] Van Mat 16 Buren, Lindenwald. On Van Buren' s accepting the English mission; Wright and himself against accepting; etc. A. L. S. 7 p. 1846 Cagger, Peter. Albany. To Martin Van Buren, [Kinder- Mat 17 hook]. On a proposed convention at Albany on State measures. A. L. S. 1 p. 1845 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To Peter Cagger, Mat 19 Albany. Opinion on State measures, for the Al- bany meeting; etc. A. Df. 13 p. 1845 Medary, S[amuel]. Washington. To [Martin Van Bu- May22 ren, Kinderhook]. Disney and a foreign ap- pointment; rumors of Polk and his Cabinet; Ohio politics; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1845 Poinsett, J[oel] E[oberts]. Charleston. To Martin Van June 2 Buren, Liadenwald. On politics in South Caro- lina. A. L. S. 3 p. PAPERS OF MABTIN VAN BUKEN 557 1845 Yoakum, H[en(ierson]. Murfreesboro, [Tenn.] To [Mar- J^NE 6 tin Van Buren, Eanderhook]. The physical char- acter and population of Texas; feeling as to an- nexation; the migration movement irresistible; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1845 Jay, John. Historical Rooms, New York. To Martin June 16 Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Announcement of a special meeting of the New York Historical So- ciety [June] 19, to pass resolutions on the death of Andrew Jackson. D. S. 2 p. 1845 March, Charles. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Lin- JuNE 17 denwald. Sending a cask of wine. A. L. S. 1 p. 1845 Purser, Geo[rge] H. and B[emard] G. Meserole. City HaU, JiJNE 18 New York. To Martin Van Buren, [Kinder- hook]. Invitation from the Common Councils of New York and Brooklyn to deUver a eulogy on General Jackson on June 24. L. S. 1 p. 1845 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To [George H. Purser June 20 and B. G. Meserole, New York]. Prefers that another should deliver the eulogy of General Jackson. A. Df. 3 p. . A. Df . of Abraham Van Buren. 3 p. (Appended to March to Van Buren, 1845, June 17). 1845 Niles, John M[ilton]. Hartford. To M[artin] Van Buren, June 29 PBonderhook]. General Jackson's death; the day of great men and high-minded patriotism past; a possible visit to Albany; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1846 Gilpin, H[enry] D[ilwood]. Philadelphia. To Martin JvuT 7 Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. A promise to pay Van Buren a visit; popular feeling for Jackson; the poUcy of the Polk Administration; the Oregon negotiation; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1845 Tyack, William. New York. To Martin Van Buren, July 12 Lindenwald. A message sent by Gen. Jackson on Tyack's farewell visit to the Hermitage; Jack- son's views of Van Buren's fitness for the EngUsh mission; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1845 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, Md. To Martin July 15 Van Buren, Kinderhook. A visit postponed ; the fortune of Louis McLane to hold the President's confidence; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1845 July 28 1845 Aug. 8 1845 Aug. 18 1845 Aug. 29 558 UBBABY OP CONGRESS O'Sullivan, J[ohn] L. New York. To [Martin Van Bu- ren, Kinderhook]. On an equestrian statue to Jackson; the method of raising subscriptions. A. L. S. 2 p. Poinsett,. J[oel] R[oberts]. The Homestead, Greenville, S. C. To Martin Van Buren, Lindenwald. Per- sonal matters; Blair as an editor; foreign rela- tions and Calhoun; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. Hunt, Ward. Utica, [N. Y.] To M[artin] Van Buren, Kinderhook. Invitation to visit him. A. L. S. Ip. Kellogg, John D. New York. To Pilartin Van Buren, Kinderhook]. Sending proceedings of the De- mocracy of the Tenth and Thirteenth New York Wards, [Aug. 25]. A. L. S. 1 p. (Newspaper clipping appended) . Van Buren, M[artin]. Lindenwald. To John D. Kellogg, [New York]. On Democratic ward meeting reso- lutions. A. Df. 4 p. (With: Kellogg to Van Buren, 1845, Aug. 29). lewis, EUis. Lancaster, [Pa.] To [Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook]. His efforts in Van Buren' s behalf; etc.; asking for his influence to gain promotion on the bench. A. L. S. 4 p. "Confidential." Dix, John A[dams]. East Hampton, L. I. To M[artin] Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Commending Van Buren's letter on Texas; Guizot's utterances on that question; yeast and good bread; etc. A. L. S. 7 p. 1845 Worth, G[orham] A. New York. To M[artin] Van Bu- OcT. 20 ren, [Kinderhook]. Attacks on IngersoU's his- tory of the war of 1812. A. L. S. 2 p. 1845 Van Buren, M[artin]. Lindenwald. To G[orham] A. Oct. 25 Worth, New York. Worth as a letter-writer and prophet; the anti-war Federalists; asking Worth to buy IngersoU's book and the Waverly novels for him; a personal message. A. L. S. 3 p. 1845 Van Buren, M[artin]. Lmdenwald. To G[orham] A. Oct. 30 Worth, New York. Thanks for attending to the [Waverly novels, etc.]; returning a sketch [of Gen. Lewis]; protest against Worth's injustice to Van Buren's party; personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1845 Sept. 2 1845 Sept. 2 1845 Sept. 13 PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 559 1845 Sheldon, John P. Washington. To [Martin Van Buren, Oct. 30 Kinderhook]. Old Democrats' censure of the course of the Administration; intercourse be- tween the President and the public; Secretary Walker; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1846 Van Buren, M[artin]. Lindenwald. To G[orham] A. Nov. 7 Worth, New York. An invitation to Linden- wald; Van Buren's handwriting; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1845 Lyman, Cha[rle]s P. Meriden, Conn. To Martin Van Bu- Nov. 23 ■ ren, Lindenwald. Friendly letter sending reso- lutions. A. L. S. 2 p. 1845 Gilpin, H[enry] D[ilwood]. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Nov. 23 Buren, Lindenwald. A visit to Washington; what the members of the Cabinet are doing; pos- sible opposition by Calhoun; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1845 Polk, James K[nox]. Washington. First annual message. Dec. 2 . Pamphlet. 16 p. 1845 Dix, J[ohn] A[dams]. Washington. To [Martin Van Bu- Dbc. 13 ren, Einderhook]. The caucus and Senate ofl&- cers; committees and party divisions; Calhoun's tactics; the Oregon affair; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1845 Benton, Thomas H[art]. Senate, [Washington]. To [Mar- Dec. 15 tin Van Buren, Kinderhook]. Asking to see Van Buren's militia bill of 1814. A. L. S. 1 p. 1845 Tamblin, J. W. Evans Mills, Jefferson Co., [N. Y.] To Dec. 23 Martin Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Asking whether Van Buren would serve in the Conven- tion to revise the State Constitution. A. L. S. Ip. 1846 Van Buren, S[mith] T[hompson]. Kinderhook. ToGouv- Jan. 3 [enieu]r Kemble, Cold Spring, Putnam Co., N. Y. Baily's candidacy for the speakership of the Legislature; copper; Paulding's farming; per- sonal and family messages; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1846 Grason, W[iUia]m. [Queenstown, Md.] To Francis P[res- Jan. 10 ton] Blair, Washington. Inclosing subscription for the Olohe and Union; the superiority of the Globe over the Union; the Oregon question; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. 1846 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To Mar- Jan. 18 tin Van Buren, Kinderhook. Personal and po- litical news; the Administration and the Oregon question; etc. A. L. S. 7 p. 560 LIBEAEY OF CONGRESS 1846 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. To [Martin Van Buren, Kin- Jan. 20 derhook]. Thoughts on the present political situation; the President and the Mexican strug- gle; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1846 Carr, WiUiam L. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Buren, Jan. 23 Liadenwald. Efforts to secure a uniform ten- hour day for laborers; asking an opinion as to the working of the ten-hour system for the public works adopted in Van Buren's term. A. L. S. 2P- . . 1846 Medary, S[amuel]. Columbus, Ohio. To M[artin] Van Jan. 27 Buren, [Kinderhook]. Resolutions passed at a Democratic convention in [Columbus], Jan. 8, [1846]. A. L. S. 2 p. 1846 [Van Buren, Martin. Kinderhook]. To [William L. Carr, Jan. 29 Northern Liberties, Philadelphia]. His own in- terest in the effort to secure the ten-hour-day; referring Carr to James Kirke Paulding for specific information as to its working in the Gov- ernment establishments. A. Df. 2 p. (With: Carr to Van Buren, 1846, Jan. 23). 1846 Van Buren, M[artin. Kinderhook]. To J. W. Tamblin, Feb. 4 Evans Mills, Jefferson County, [N.Y.] Declining to be a delegate to the State Constitutional Convention. Df . S. 3 p. (In the hand of Martin Van Buren, Jr.) 1846 Van Buren, M[artin]. Lindenwald. To G[orham] A. Feb. 5 Worth, New York. Regrets at Worth's illness; the christening of [Martin Van Buren, Third]; IngersoU's book; personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1846 ' Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To Mar- Feb .9 tin Van Buren, Kinderhook. Inclosing a letter to Paulding, etc. ; Quaker seed potatoes; the present status of the Oregon question; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1846 IngersoU, C[harles] J[ared]. Washington. To [Martin ^^^- 15 Van Buren, Kinderhook]. Measures likely to be soon obtained; the Oregon question and the stand of the diplomatic corps; the Mexican ques- tion; John Van Buren's appearance before the Supreme Court; the House; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BXJREN 561 1846 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To [Samuel Medary, Feb. Columbus, O.] Acknowledging resolutions of Ohio Democratic Convention, Columbus, Jan. 8. A. Df. 12 p. (With: Medary to Van Buren, 1846, Jan. 27). 1846 Poinsett, J[oel] R[oberts]. White House, [Peedee, S. C] Mar. 2 To Martin Van Buren, Lindenwald. The threat- ening condition of the Oregon and the Mexican questions and the weakness of the Administra- tion; the late hurricane and the damage to the Peedee farm; Sir Eobert Peel and the corn laws; personal matters; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1846 law, John. Vincennes, [Ind.] To Martin Van Buren, Mar. 25 [Kinderhook]. The injustice done at the Balti- more Convention of 1844; [Calhoun's] efforts to secure the nomination in 1848; Western feeling on the Oregon question; the State ticket; its certainty of success; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1846 Dix, John A[dams]. Washington. To Martin Van Bu- Mab. 27 ren, [Kinderhook]. Congressional documents ready to send; conditions in Washington; Cros- weU and the controversy in New York; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1846 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To Mar- Apb. 6 tin Van Bufen, Kinderhook. Thanks for the po- tatoes; impressions of the pohtical conditions in Washington; the double-dealing of the Adminis- tration; a visit to Kinderhook and to Paulding; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1846 Marshall, W[illiam] L. [Baltimore ?] To John C. Rives, Apr. 15 Washington. Reminding him of a promise to write to Gov. Wright in behalf of young Dull. A. L. S. 1 p. 1846 Eives, John C. Washington. To Silas Wright, Albany. Apr. 18 Sending a letter of W. L. Marshall; expressing the wish of Marshall and others for the pardon of young Dull of Baltimore, now ia the New York penitentiary; urging Wright not to run for the governorship in the Fall. A. L. S. 4 p. (With: Marshall to Rives, 1846, Apr. 15). [1846 V[an] Buren, M[artin], Jr. Washington. To [Martin Van Apr. 28] Buren, Kinderhook]. Dix's speech on the French claims; the situation in Washington; Blair's farm; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 40803°— 10 36 562 LIBRABY OF CONGRESS 1846 Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldoin]. Huntington, [N. Y.] May 16 To M[artin] Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Disgust at the blunders of the Administration in the troubles with England and with Mexico; a sum- mer in Albany; the State elections; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1846 Dix, John A[dams]. Washington. To M[artin] Van Bu- Mat16 ren, [Kinderhook]. Sending the Appendix to the Globe containing Dix's speech on the French spoliation claims [Apr. 27, 1846]; personal in- terests in the matter; fears of a discrepancy be- tween the President's war message and the facts and apprehensions as to the justice of the war; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. 1846 Wright, Silas. Albany. To Martin Van Buren, [Kinder- Mat17 hook]. A business trip to St. Lawrence; prob- able advantages of absence when the Conven- tion opens; asking Van Buren to visit Albany during the Convention that "honest men may see and converse with" him; Rives' s advice not to run for governor; etc.; sending Eives's letter. A. L. S. 2 p. 1846 "Kramer." Harrisburg, Pa. To John Van Buren, May 21 Albany. History of the intrigues that lost Van Buren the nomination in 1844; warning against the Administration and the intriguers; etc. 2 p. 1846 Gilpin, H[enry] D[ilwood]. Philadelphia. To Martin May 24 Van Buren, Lindenwald. His new house oppo- site Washington Square; urgent invitation to visit him; conditions in Washington; the weak and blundering policy of the Administration in the Mexico and Oregon matters; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1846 Flagg, A[zariah] C[utting]. Albany. To M[artin] Van May 25 Buren, [Kinderhook]. Van Buren's letter to Gov. Wright; requisition for troops; the question of a caucus of Democratic members in 1821 and its bearing upon the present poUcy of the Con- servatives. A. L. S. 1 p. 1846 Poinsett, J[oel] R[oberts]. The Homestead, near Green- ^Y 26 ville, S. C. To [Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook]. The impolicy of the war with Mexico; remarks PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 563 Poinsett, J[oel] R[oberts] — Continued. on the topography, resources, etc., of Mexico, and the proper management of the war; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1846 Wright, Silas. Albany. To Martin Van Buren, KLnder- Mat 28 hook. Probably best forVan Buren not to come to Albany; faith in the organization of the Con- vention; the decision as to [the candidacy]; Polk's requisition for troops; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1846 Turner, W[iUia]m. Eatonton, Putnam Co., Ga. To Mar- JuLT 23 tin Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. On the constitu- tional power of the General Government in con- nection with internal improvements; asking Van Buren's opinion of CaUioun's report. A. L. S. 5 p. 1846 Sonthwick, Edward. Geneva, [N. Y.] To Martin Van July 28 Buren, Kinderhook. Van Buren's unfair treat- ment in 1844; the Texas letter; the writer's for- mer abolitionist activity; advice desired for fu- ture aboHtion agitation; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1846 Welles, Gideon. Washington. To [Martin Van Buren, Jttlt 28 Kinderhook] . WeUes' s appointment in the Navy Department; political ups and downs; Calhoun's embarrassment at the outbreak of the Mexican War and its interruption of his measures; Cass the self-styled war-leader; Walker's ill-timed revenue-reducing tariff experiments; undue yielding of the North to Southern interests; Ben- ton and NUes's opinions; Crittenden Clay's suc- cessor; etc. A. L. S. 8 p. I 1846 Dix, John A[dams]. Washington. To Martin Van Bu- AuG. 1 ran, [Kinderhook]. Democratic biUs for the in- dependent treasury, tariff reduction, and ware- house passed; estimate of their chances for suc- cessful operation; a veto expected on the river and harbor bill; personal matters; the adoption of the contract system for pubhc printing; Ritchie's feelings; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1846 Van Buren, M[artiQ]. Lindenwald. To G[orham] A. Sept. 27 Worth, New York. Declining a proffered pres- ent; an invitation to Lindenwald; personal mes- sages; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 564 LIBBAKY OF CONGRESS 1846 Van Buren, M[artin]. Lindenwald. To G[orham] A. Sept. 30 Worth, New York. Returning a [manuscript] ; Paulding's opinion; thanks for peaches; per- sonal messages; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1846 Gilpin, H[enry] D[nwood]. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Oct. 4 Van Buren, Lindenwald. A visit from the Blairs; farming on Kinderhook Flats, the pine sandhills on Rock Creek, and in Chester Co., [Pa.]; Wright's victory over Conservatism; po- litical forecast for New York and the Nation; Buchanan's visit to Albany; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1846 Wright, Silas. Albany. To Martin Van Buren, [Kinder- OcT. 14 hook]. Prevented by the duty of inspecting the new State prison in Cliaton Co. from joining Kem- ble's party; John Van Buren's plans for dividing the anti-rent vote; Conservative opposition; yesterday's nomination for senator; Smith Van Buren's family aflfliction; etc. . A. L. S. 3 p. 1846 Van Buren, M[artin]. Lindenwald. To G[orham] A. Oct. 22 Worth, New York. Lindenwald potatoes kept by I. and W. Geery; the collection of Van Bu- ren's " Ohio interest;" the Mexican War; urging a vote for [Silas] Wright; personal messages. A. L. S. 2 p. [1846 [Van Buren, Abraham. Kinderhook?] Resolutions indors- OcT. 7] ing the official conduct of the State Adminis- tration and the nomination of the Syracuse Convention. A. Df . 1 p. (Fragment. On the reverse are remarks on FederaUsm. A. Df.) 1846 Van Buren, M[artin]. Lindenwald. To G[orham] A. Nov. 2 Worth, [New York]. Asking the prompt remit- tance of the "Ohio interest" to pay workmen; Worth's vote; personal messages; etc. A. L. S. Ip. 1846 Van Buren, M[artin]. Lmdenwald. To G[orham] A. Nov. 6 Worth, New York. Thanks for the " Ohio inter- est;" its use at Lindenwald; Wright's defeat; the corruption of New York politics; Worth's vote; personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1846 Wright, Silas. Albany. To Martin Van Buren, [Kinder- Nov. 10 hook]. The result of the election; his defeat and its causes; a visit to Kinderhook; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. PAPERS OF MAETIN VAN BUBEN 565 1846 [Blair, Francis Preston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To [Mar- Nov. 27 tin Van Buren, Kinderhook]. The melancholy end of Commodore Nicolson ; the National Ad- ministration's losing game in New York; pos- sible good effects of Wright's defeat ; the war and the Administration; Buchanan's overtures to Blair as to taking his "old place as organ;" etc. A. L. 5 p. (Incomplete ; signature torn off) . 1846 Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom]. Huntington, [N. Y.] Nov. 30 To M[artin] Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. The Democratic defeat and its causes; the National Administration's bungling; the incoming Whig State Administration checkmated by the new Constitution; farming operations; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1846 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To [Mar- Nov. 31 tin Van Buren, Kinderhook]. "An enigmatical letter" on a scheme for setting public affairs right; "newborn righteousness . . . the conse- quence of unsuccessful sinning;" etc. A. L. S. 2 p. . Copy by Martin Van Buren, Jr. 3 p. 1846 Poinsett, J[oel] R[oberts]. White House, Peedee, [S. C] Dec. 7 To Martin Van Buren, Lindenwald. A letter from Major [Abraham Van Buren] after Monte- rey; Gen. Taylor and the campaign; success due to Van Buren's army reforms; the New York election; crop prospects; personal matters; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1846 Wright, Silas. Albany. To Martin Van Buren, [Kinder- Dbc. 8 hook]. A dinner on Thursday with Mr. Vail at Troy; a self-invited house-party to descend upon Kinderhook; [Blair's] letter [Nov. 31] "more than enigmatical;" an imposing "article in the Argus." A. L. S. 1 p. 1846 Thompson, Geo[rge] W. Wheeling, Va. To [Martin] Van Dec. 23 Buren, Lindenwald. Discouragement over the confusion in the Democratic party since the loss of Jackson and Van Buren as leaders; the im- possibility of Polk's re-election; Wright's ineligi- bility since his defeat; hope for Van Buren's re- call; advice desired; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 566 LIBEAKY OF CONGEESS 1846 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To Mar- Dbc. 26 tin Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. The full develop- ment of the plan hinted at in the enigmatical letter of [Nov. 31]; Benton's military plan; hope for the close of the war with credit to Mexico and the United States; the President's forced dependence on the "Old Guard" likely to last only through the present crisis; Dix to introduce the President's bill for a lieutenant-general; personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1846 Albany Atlas— Extra. "The result of the N[ew] Y[ork] Dec. State election, its causes and consequences." Pamphlet. 22 p. [1846?] Anonymous. To Martin Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Ad- vice as to conduct certain to insure the next elec- tion to the presidency. 1 p. 1847 Fearson, J. N. Georgetown, D. C. To Martin Van Bu- J^N. 23 ren, Lindenwald. Van Buren the only man ca- pable of carrying out Jackson's principles; dis- gust at Polk's "Jesuit" policy; New Year's greetings; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1847 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. . Silver Spring, [Md.] To [Mar- J^N. 23 tin Van Buren, Kinderhook]. Benton, the Ad- ministration, and the Fremont court-martial; Fremont's defence; Allen's account of the Con- gressional caucus on the National Convention; machinations of Polk and other presidential can- didates; [Sam] Houston's views on Texas annex- ation and the war; corn-planting; etc. A. L. S. 10 p. 1847 Worth, G[orham] A. New York. To Martin Van Buren, ^^^- 24 [Kinderhook]. The passing of the political vet- erans of 1810; speculations on their feelings on meeting in the next world; the death of Peter R. [Livingston]; his epitaph (in verse) from Van Buren's point of view. A. L. S. 4 p. 1847 Benton, Thomas H[art]. Washington. To [Martin Van ^^^■^^ Buren, Kinderhook]. Benton's position this day publicly defined; Dix's creditable record; Polk's realization of the Van Buren party's disin- terested support; "certain embassies offered, and the lieutenant-general;" Mrs. Benton's ill- health; the Dixes; personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. PAPERS OF MABTIN VAN BUBEN 567 1847 Wright, Silas. Albany. To Martin Van Buren, [Kinder- Jan. 28 hook]. Difficulties in getting away from Albany; an appreciation of [John Adams] Dix; suggestion for frequent letters to him; Col. [Benton] and the question of the lieutenant-general; Gen. Taylor's feud with the Administration; Kitchie, Mason, Jones, and conditions in Virginia; Gov. Young's manifesto on pardoning the anti-rent prisoners; King and the action of the Senate yesterday; personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1847 Gilpin, H[enry] D[ilwood]. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Jan. 29 Buren, Lindenwald. Professional business in Washington; thorough weaning from poUtics; political conditions in Washington; Benton and the lieutenant-generalship; military necessities^ Taylor, Scott, and the Administration; news from Maj. WiUiam Gilpin, of Kearny's division in New Mexico; hope for a visit from Van Buren; personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1847 Paulding, J[ames] K[irke]. Hyde Park, [N.Y.] To M[ar- Feb. 5 tin] Van Buren, [Kinderhook] Inquiries in ref- erence to Maj. and Mrs. Van Buren, etc.; the superiority of his own philosophical attitude to- ward farming matters to Van Buren's too eager activity; Gouvemeur Kemble's report of condi- tions in Washington; Polk's character and posi- tion; attitude toward Taylor and Scott; weak conduct of the war; commercial prospects of the United States, especially in the Far East. A. L. S. 4 p. 1847 Benton, Thomas H[art]. Washington. To [James K. Mab. 6 Polk, Washington]. Declining the proffered major-generalship except as commander-in-chief of the army. Printed. 1 p. (In: Benton, Circular, 1847, Mar. 10.) Washington. To [Roger] Jones, Declining the major-generalship. (In: Benton, Circular, 1847, 1847 Benton, Thomas H[art]. Washington. To [James Knox Mae. 9 Polk], Washington. Reporting having written a note to the adjutant-general declining the major - generalship. Printed. 1 p. (In: Ben- ton, Circular, 1847, Mar. 10). B47 Benton, Thomas H[art]. Mab. 9 [Washington]. Printed, 1 p, Mar. 10). 568 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1847 Polk, James K[nox]. Washington. To Thomas H[ait] Mar. 9 Benton, Washington. No legal authority to designate Benton as commander-in-chief of the army in the field. Printed. 1 p. (In: Ben- ton, Circular, 1847, Mar. 10). 1847 Bragg, J[ohn]. Mobile, [Ala.] To [Martin Van Buren, Mah. 10 Kinderhook]. Congratulations on the prospect of getting rid of " Old Purity; " Ritchie, the War, and the Administration; the confusion of the Democratic party; Benton and the major-gen- eralship; his indiscretion; "Talleyrand" Rush's reward; the next presidential candidate; Wright's loss of strength at the South; Cass; senatorial candidates next winter; his own approaching marriage; personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1847 Benton, Thomas H[art]. Washington. Circular to mem- Mab. 10 hers of the United States Senate transmitting the correspondence explaining his declining the office of major-general in the Army. Printed. 2 p. (including subjoined correspondence). 1847 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To Mar- Mar. 13 tin Van Buren, Kinderhook. Sending auto- graphs; a collection to be gathered for Mrs. Mar- tin from Gen. Jackson's papers; the close of the session; Calhoun's break with Ritchie; attempts to establish a new organ; Benton, the Adminis- tration, the major-generalship, and the War; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. 1847 Van Buren, M[artin]. Lindenwald. To G[orham] A. Mar. 14 Worth, New York. His own dislike of letter- writing; a recent trip to Albany; the value of the independent treasury; Peter R. [Livingston's] love of mischief for mischief's sake; invitation to Lindenwald; personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1847 Worth, G[orham] A. New York. To M[artin] Van Bu- Mak. 20 ren, [Kinderhook]. An unsent letter on the present administration, the war, and the sub- treasury in the letter-book; the difficulties of copying and re- writing; Polk's failure; an esti- mate of the presidential possiblities ; Van Buren's administration bad, but succeeding ones worse; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUKEN 569 1847 Mclane, D. Wheeling, Virginia. Editorial: "Col. Ben- Mar. 25 ton's speech" on the "Three Million Bill". Clipping from the Daily Argus, Wheeling, Va. 2 columns. 1847 Gilpin, H[enry] D[ilwood]. Philadelphia. To [Martm Apr. 6 Van Buren, KinderhookL The suitability of the present time for Van Buren's visit; Mrs. Gilpin's health; professional business in Washington; John [Van Buren's] "famous case" before' the Supreme Court; political confusion; the weak- ness of the Administration; the war and Majors Van Buren and Gilpin, Generals Scott and Tay- lor; personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1847 V[an] B[ureii], A[braham]. Camp near Vera Cruz, [Mex.] Apr. 8 To Martin Van Buren, Lindenwald. Yellow fever; Twiggs's division; rumors from Mexico; Santa Anna's concessions; the need of a com- missioner in Mexico ; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1847 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Jackson Hall, Washington. Apr. 9 To Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook. Mrs. Mar- tin's letter; her personal charm; the acquisition of the letter Col. Benton read in the Senate; ask- ing advice for Mr. Shekels, the bearer, as to col- lecting subscriptions in New York for the Jack- son monument; the action of Congress last win- ter on the joint resolution granting cannon for its construction; asking for apple-tree cuttings; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1847 Jndah, Uriah H. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Apr. 12 [Kinderhook]. Transmitting a pamphlet of the New York Samaritan Society setting forth its ob- jects. A. L. S. 3 p. 1847 Wright, Silas. Canton, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Buren, Apr. 14 [Kinderhook]. Acknowledging Dr. [Beekman's] note, inclosing the Union; the Ritchie-Calhoun controversy; relations with the Van Buren party; the Texas letter and the rejection of Van Buren by the Convention of 1844; con- gratulation upon the news from Vera Cruz ; Tay- lor's victory at Buena Vista; hope for the close of the war; farming prospects; personal mes- sages; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. (Mutilated). [1847? Johnson, A. B. [Utica, N. Y.] "The vices of political Apr. 17] majorities." Broadside. 570 LIBBAKY OF CONGKESS 1847 Van Buren, M[artin]. Lindenwald. To Glorjiam] A. Apr. 18 Worth, [New York]. Sending a letter; an invi- tation to Lindenwald; etc. A-. L. S. 1 p. 1847 Van Buren, M[artin]. Lindenwald. To G[ouvemeur] Ape. 23 Kemble, Cold Spring, Putnam Co., [N. Y.] Liv- ing in hope for vine-cuttings despite Kemble's unreasonable incumbrance with the West Point Foundry. A. L. S. 1 p. 1847 Judd, N. B., and others. Chicago. Circular invitation May 1 to a non-political river and harbor convention, in Chicago, on the first Monday in the following July. Printed. 1 p. (See next entry) . 1847 Tracy, Elisha W. Chicago. To Martin Van Buren, May 9 [Kinderhook]. Sending Judd and others. Cir- cular, 1847, May 1. A. L. S. (Appended to the circular) . 1847 Rives, John C. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, May 12 Kinderhook. The result of an inquiry at the State Department in regard to a letter of Van Buren to Maj. Donelson sent thither to be for- warded; a comparison of Ritchie and the Ad- ministration to the old man, the son, and the ass, in Aesop's fable; Donelson's slowness in paying; his falsity to Gen. Jackson, especially in the French imbroglio message; Van Buren's letter on the Globe, Apr. 30, 1845; Wright, Blair, and Van Buren as farmers; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1847 Worth, G[orham] A. New York. To Martin Van Buren, May 20 [Kinderhook]. A visit to Lindenwald; the drought; the remoteness of peace; military affairs in Mexico; the effects of a continuance of war upon the money market; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1847 Sizer, Thomas J. Buffalo. To [Martin Van Buren, Kin- May20 derhook]. Asking Van Buren's opinion of [Al- bert H.] Tracy. A. L. S. 3 p. 1847 Van Buren, M[artin]. Lindenwald. To G[orham] A. May 23 Worth, [New York]. Apology for a tardy busi- ness acknowledgment; invitation to Lindenwald after the completion of improvements; the War; news of [Abraham Van Buren]; fruit crop pros- pects; personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. PAPEES OF MAKTIN VAN BXJKEN 571 1847 Mat 30 1847 June 2 1847 June 3 1847 Jttne 4 1847 June 7 1847 June 16 1847 June 20 1847 June 20 Van Buren, M[artin]. Lindenwald. To Thomas J. Sizer, [Buffalo]. His past relations with [Albert H.] Tracy; his opinion. A. Df. S. 3 p. (With: Sizer to Van Buren, 1847, May 20). Van Bnren, M[artin]. Lindenwald. To G[ouvemeur] Kemble, Cold Spring, Putnam Co., [N. Y.] In- vitation to a fishing party; regret at Kemble's over-absorption in the Foundry; his own danger of falling from grace through increase of business responsibility connected with the farm; Paulding, Tom Ludlow, and the new railroad; vine-cut- tings; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. Van Buren, M[artin]. Lindenwald. ToG[orham]A.Worth, [New York] . Inclosing money for investment ; his improvements; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. Poinsett, J[oel] K[oberts]. Homestead, Greenville, S. C. To Martin Van Buren, Lindenwald. Havoc played by unseasonable weather, insect pests, etc.; Maj. Van Buren and the war; his own ar- ticle in the Southern Commercial Review at the beginning of the war; his present apprehensions; Webster's Southern tour; Calhoun's course; Ben- ton's madness; Mrs. Poinsett's health; news through Mrs. Abraham Van Buren; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. Van Buren, M[artin]. Lindenwald. To G[ouvemeur] Kemble, Cold Spring, Putnam Co., [N. Y.] Plans for his visit to Kemble; a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Smith [Thompson Van Buren]; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. Jeter, J[eremiah] B[ell]. Richmond. To Martin Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. On the incorporation of religious societies; their disabilities in Virginia; inquiry as to the working of the New York sys- tem. A. L. S. 2 p. Van Buren, M[artin]. Lindenwald. To G[orham] A. Worth, [New York]. Inclosing a check for the premium on [Abraham Van Buren' s] stock; Mrs. Van Buren's whereabouts; personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. Tuthill, F. Chester, Orange Co., N. Y. To John Van Buren, [Albany?] Urging a nomination for president and vice-president; Martin Van Bu- ren's name not to be used; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 572 LIBEAEY OF CONGBESS 1847 Blair, F[rancis] P[restoii]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To Mar- JuLY 7 tin Van Buren, Lindenwald. Sending auto- graphs selected from Gen. Jackson's papers for Mrs. Martin; the character of the Jackson collec- tion; plans for collecting Macon's correspond- ence; Taylor's letter; his possible candidacy; the true policy of the party; hope for the restora- tion of the Oldbe; Buchanan, Trist, Scott, and the peace negotiations; Frank Blair's western 'experiences; the murder of Bent; the demorali- zation in New Mexico; farming; personal mes- sages; etc. A. L. S. 7 p. 1847 law, John. Vincennes, [Ind.] To Martin Van Buren, Aug. 2 [Kinderhook]. Political conditions in Indiana; the Mexican War, the Administration, and the next presidential candidates; personal matters; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1847 Van Buren, M[artin]. Lindenwald. To John or Smith Aug. 17 T[hompson] Van Buren, Newport, R. I. In- closing a letter for Henry Clay; family news; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1847 Van Buren, M[artin]. Lindenwald. To Henry Clay, Aug. 17 [Newport]. Invitation to visit Lindenwald. A. L. S. 3 p. (With : Van Buren to Van Buren, 1847, Aug. 17). 1847 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To [Mar- AuG. 25 tin Van Buren, Kinderhook]. Sending a note for Mrs. Martin; news of Benton, Clay, Buchanan; Taylor as a presidential candidate; Trist and the Mexican negotiations; personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1847 Russell, John Leslie. Canton, N. Y. To [Azariah Cut- ■A-^»-27 ting Flagg, Albany]. Silas Wright's sudden death and its attendant circumstances. Copy. 4 p. 1847 Horn, Henry. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Buren, ^'°^- 30 [Kinderhook]. Condolence on the death of Silas Wright; its significance to the Democratic party; his own treatment at the hands of the Administra- tion; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1847 Maynard, E. A. Buffalo. To M[artin] Van Buren, [Kin- ^"^^■^^ derhook]. Van Buren and Benton the only Democratic presidential possibilities since Silas PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUBEN 673 Kaynard, E. A. — Continued. Wright's death; the desirability of Van Buren's not committing himself against accepting the nomination; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1847 Hammond, Jabez D[elano]. Cherry Valley, [N. Y.] To AuQ. 31 M[artin] Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. A request from a pubHsher to write the life of Silas Wright; outline of topics that should be included; condi- tion under which he would consent to undertake it; Van Buren's advice desired; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1847 Thornton, Thomas C. Jackson College, Jackson, Miss. Sept. 1 To [Martia Van Buren, Kinderhook]. Asking Van Buren's opinion on the Wilmot Proviso; Southern and Southwestern feelii^ on slavery and Van Buren ; personal messages, etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1847 Koody, Luman. Canton, [N. Y.] To [Azariah Cutting Sept. 2 Flagg, Albany]. Silas Wright's State Fair Ad- dress to be forwarded; Mrs. Wright's wishes; etc. Copy. 1 p. (In: Flagg to Van Buren, 1847, Sept. 7). 1847 Flagg, A[zariah] C[utting]. Albany. To M[artin] Van Sept. 6 Buren, Kinderhook. Inclosing a letter from Col. Benton, 1847, Aug. 22; declaration of prin- ciples and test of candidates thereby, at the State Convention; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1847 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To Mar- Sept. 7 tin Van Buren, Lindenwald. Address to a meet- ing of the Jackson Democratic Association; Ben- ton to be asked to make a funeral oration over Silas Wright; material to be requested from Gil- let, especially a letter of Wright's on abolition- ism; personal news and messages; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1847 Flagg, A[zariah] C[utting]. Albany. To M[artin] Van Sept. 7 Buren, Kinderhook. Wright's posthumous ad- dress to the State Fair; the proposed biography of Wright; his papers; Gillet's edition of his speeches; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1847 Owen, Robert Dale. "Extract from an article on the Sept. 9 'Slavery extension question,' published in the Princeton, (Ind.), Clarion." D. S. (Clipping 574 LIBBABY OF CONGRESS Owen, Eobert Dale — Continued. pasted on a sheet, with ms. heading, date, and signature) . 1847 Wilmot, D[avid]. Towanda, [Pa.] To Preston King, Sept. 25 [Ogdensburg, N. Y. ?] The loss sustained in Wright's death; the presidential question; Bu- chanan's letter; his own determination to fight every inch of ground for the Proviso; hope for Van Buren's declaration; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1847 Wilmot, D[avid]. Towanda, Pa. To M[artin] Van Bu- OcT. 6 ran, [Kinderhook]. Sending an address; his hope for Van Buren's favorable pubUc expression in regard to the Proviso. A. L. S. 1 p. 1847 Van Buren, M[artui]. Lindenwald. To G[ouvemeur] Oct. 9 Kemble, Cold Spring, Putnam Co., [N. Y.] His inability to make a promised visit; a counter- invitation to a Lindenwald house-party. A. L. S. 2 p. 1847 Van Buren, M[artia]. Lindenwald. To A[zariah] C[ut- OcT. 12 ting] Flagg, [Albany]. Suggesting efforts to pre- vent the State mass meeting recently called. A. L. S. 8 p. "Confidential." 1847 Flagg, A[zariah] C[utting]. Albany. To [Martin Van Oct. 13 Buren, Kinderhook]. On the called State Con- vention; answering Van Buren to Flagg, 1847, Oct. 12. A. L. S. 2 p. 1847 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To [David Wilmot ? Oct. 22 Towanda, Pa.] Thanks for his address; his own opinions to be expressed in due time, should oc- casion demand; etc. A. Df. 3 p. 1847 Daniel, P[eter] V[ivian]. Richmond. To [Martin] Van Nov. 1 Buren, [Kinderhook]. The Wilmot Proviso; John Van Buren, and the Herkimer Convention; the Missouri Compromise; Van Buren's opinions desired; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1847 Taylor, James W. Albany. To M[artin] Van Buren, Nov. 2 Lindenwald. Martin Van Buren his first choice for president, Taylor second, John Van Buren third, as circumstances may decide; his purpose soon to give up the Signal; sending an article on "The Wilmot Proviso and the presidential election." A. L. S. 3 p. PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BXJEEN 575 1847 Dallas, G[eorge] M[ifflin. Philadelphia?] To Martin Van Nov. 2 Buren, [Kinderhook]. Commending Van Buren's letter to Samuel P. Collins of Wilkesbarre, 1847, Oct. 20 ; a Van Buren demonstration at present ill-judged; personal suffering in public life; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1847 Butler, B[enjamin] F[ranklin]. New York. To P^Iartin] Nov. 6 Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Suggesting Francis B. Fogg as collector for [the Donelson debt?]; advice as to preserving the liability of the Gen- eral's estate; last Tuesday's result; the Adminis- tration's blind following of blind guides; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. 1847 Van Bnren, M[artLn]. Lindenwald. To P[eter] V[ivian] Nov. 13 Daniel, [Richmond]. His own disinclination to engage in public controversy; sending Wright's letter on the WUmot Proviso ; answering Daniel to Van Buren, 1847, Nov. 1, inquiring as to his opinion of the Wihnot Proviso. A. Df. S. 7 p. 1847 Van Bnren, John. Albany. To [Martin Van Buren, Nov. 13 Kinderhook]. The publication of the Herkimer resolutions and of John Van Buren's speech; Bennett's attitude; blame for the recent Demo- cratic defeat; his own determination no longer to submit to imposition since Wright's death and Martin Van Buren's withdrawal from public life; the Ritchies; professional business; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1847 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Washington. To Martin Van Nov. 13 Buren, Jr., Kinderhook. Repeating an invita- tion to visit Silver Spring; "Herkerism" and its workings; a "letter . . . from a great personage near you"; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. [1847 [Maysville, Ky., Eagle]. Extra. "... Mr. Clay's reso- Nov. 14] lutions on the Mexican War! ! [at the Lexington meeting on Nov. 13, 1847]." Broadside. 1 col- umn. 1847 Reid, Walker. Mason Co., Ky. To Martin Van Buren, Nov. 14 Lindenwald. Asking his opinion as to the emancipation and enfranchisement of slaves and their amalgamation with the whites; personal opinions; approval of Van Buren's patriotism as 576 LIBEABY OP CONGRESS Eeid, Walker — Continued. evinced in a letter to a Pennsylvania editor wishing to announce him for the presidency; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1847 Pickett, Joseph G. Carthage, Tenn. To Martin Van Bu- Nov. 16 ren, Kinderhook. Asking his opinion on the Wilmot Proviso. A. L. S. 1 p. 1847 Hogan, Kobert, and others. New York. To Martin Van Nov. 18 Buren, [Kinderhook]. Invitation to a public demonstration at the Broadway Tabernacle, Nov. 29, [1847], expressive of sympathy with Pope Pius IX and the Italians in their struggle for independence and constitutional freedom. L. S. 1 p. 1847 White, Campbell P. New York. To M[artin] Van Bu- Nov. 18 ren, Lindenwald. Asking his opinion in regard to the extension of territory from Mexico, the limitation of slavery, the Missouri Compromise, the restriction of migration, etc., in future terri- torial acquisitions. A. L. S. 4 p. 1847 Daniel, P[eter] V[ivian]. Kichmond. To Martin Van Nov. 19 Buren, [Kinderhook]. Answering Van Buren to Daniel, [1847, Nov. 13]; the real significance of the measure; hope for continuance of personal friendship, despite political differences. A. L. S. 4 p. 1847 [Benton, Thomas Hart]. C Street, Washington. To N°^-2l [James Knox] Polk, [Washington]. Declining the chairmanship of the Senate Committee on Mihtary Affairs; his opinion of Marcy's conduct in Col. Fremont's trial; etc. Copy by J. A. Dix. 1 p. "Private." (With: Dix to Van Buren, 1847, Nov. 24). 1847 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. Lindenwald. To Robert Hogan *^°^- ^^ and others. New York. Declining their invita- tion of [Nov. 18] to a pubUc demonstration at the Brooklyn Tabernacle in sympathy with Pius IX and the Itahans. A. Df. 6 p. ■ Copy by Martin Van Buren, Jr. 6 p. (Both with: Hogan and others to Van Buren 1847, Nov. 18). ' 1847 Dix, John A[dams]. Washington. To M[artin] Van Bu- ■ ^^ ren, [Kinderhook]. His trip to New York to re- ceive the plate presented to Mrs. Wright; inclos- PAPERS OP MAETIN VAN BUBEN 577 Dix, John A[dams] — Continued. ing Benton's letter to President Polk declining the chairmanship of the Committee on Military Af- fairs; Michelet's Roman Republic recently sent. A. L. S. 2 p. 1847 Butler, B[eniamin] F[ranklin]. New York. To [Martin] Nov. 28 Van Buren, Lindenwald. Returning papers; O'Connor doubtless concerned in Campbell P. White's interrogatories; Van Buren' s answer to Daniel a model; Southern misunderstanding of the Northern Democrats' motives. A. L. S. 3 p. 1847 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To [Campbell P. Nov. 29 White, New York]. Answering White's inter- rogatories of [Nov. 18, 1847]. A. Df. of Martin Van Buren, Jr. 5 p. 1847 Sedgwick, Theodore. New York. To M[artin] Van Bu- Dec. 2 ren, Kinderhook. Sending an Evening Post containing an article expressing the views of Gov. Morton, of Massachusetts, the writer, etc., in an informal conference, [Dec. 1]; asking Van Buren's opinion and advice. A. L. S. 3 p. 1847 Badebangh, D., Jr., and W[illia]m Need. CincLonati. To Dec. 6 Martin Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Van Buren the first choice of the Ohio Democracy; the New York Conservatives' nominee to be supported; the method of selecting delegates to the National Convention; its bearing; recent poUtical meetings in Cincinnati; the Wilmot Proviso; primary elec- tions for delegates to the Eighth of January State Convention; etc. L. S. 7 p. 1847 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring. To Martin Van Dec. 9 Buren, Lindenwald. Uncertainty about Con- gress; presidential intrigues and aspirations; the true policy of the Democratic party; the Ad- ministration and the Mexican War; the joy and glory of farming; etc. A. L. S. 7 p. 1847 ITiles, J[ohii] M[ilton]. Washington. To [Martin Van Dec. 16 Buren, Kinderhook]. The slavery question up- permost; the Administration's fight against the Wilmot Proviso; Dickinson's resolutions; the President's proposition to organize the Mexican territory held in military occupation; war meas- ures; the finances; Calhoun; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 40803°— 10 37 578 LIBEAKY OF CONGRESS 1847 Kent, William. New York. To Martin Van Buren, [Kin- Dec. 17 derhook]. Chancellor Kent's death; his feeling toward Van Buren; thanks for Van Buren's letter of Dec. 11. A. L. S. 1 p. 1847 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To [William Kent, Dec. 22 New York]. Condolence on Chancellor Kent's death. A. Df. 2 p. 1847 Medary, S[amuel]. Columbus. O. To [Martin Van Bu- Dbc. 27 ren, Klnderhook]. Everything at loose ends siace Wright's death; Cass; the Wilmot Proviso; the 54° 40' grudge; his own treatment at the hands of the Administration as a Van Buren man; the loss of New York; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. "Confidential." 1847 Van Buren, Martin. Lindenwald. To D. Radebaugh, Dec. 28 Jr., and WOliam Need, [Ciacumati]. Answering their letter of Dec. 6. A. Df. of Martin Van Buren, Jr. 9 p. . Df. S. 8 p. (Also in the hand of Mar- tin Van Buren, Jr.) 1848 Van Buren, M[artia]. Lindenwald. To G[orham] A. •f-*-N- 2 Worth, [New Yorls:]. New Year's greetings; plan to come to New York for the Winter; a business commission. A. L. S. 1 p. 1848 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To [Mar- J^N. 11 tin Van Buren, Lindenwald]. Calhoun's com- mittee report for submission to the Southern caucus; the Blair-DLx reply; Col. King's atti- tude; the Kentucky Whigs, Clay, Taylor, and Crittenden; Blair's position in view of possible future party confusion; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1848 Niles, J[ohn] M[ilton]. Senate Chamber, [Washington]. J^N. 20 To [MartinVan Buren, Kmderhook]. The prose- cution of the war for the annexation of all Mexico and the slavery extension question the great issues of the present and of the presidential campaign; the Administration; the Cass party; the Senate; Walker; Calhoun; Dix; Benton; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1848 Dix, John A[dams]. Washington. To Martin Van Bu- ^^^- 27 ren, Kinderhook. His speech in the Senate [Jan. 26] on " the rule in morals and in law" appHcable to the war with Mexico ; anxiety as to his friends' PAPERS OF MAKTIN VAN BUREN 579 Dix, John A[dams] — Continued. indorsement; Benton, and Fremont's trial; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1848 Blair, Francis Preston. Silver Spring. To Martin Van Feb. 2 Buren, Kinderhook. The Wilmot Proviso and the West ; the Eighth of January Convention at St. Louis; the right attitude of honest Democracy toward the Administration; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1848 Van Buren, M[artin], Jr. [Washington]. To [Martin Van Feb. 3 Buren, New York]. A visit to the Senate ; Trist's negotiations; Stevenson's affliction; Blair's farm- ing; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1848 Blair, iF[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring. To John Van Feb. 29 Buren, New York. The Utica address; analysis of the Administration policy; "the treachery per- petrated on our leaders in regard to annexation;" Jefferson Davis and Taylor's candidacy; Major Van Buren's return; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. 1848 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To Mar- Mak. 3 tin Van Buren, New York. Experience in corn- planting; poHticsof Kentucky Whigs; Calhoun's blessings of slavery; Trist, Scott, the Adminis- tration, and the Treaty; etc. A. L. S. 7 p. 1848 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Washington. To Martin Van Mak. 4 Buren, New York. The Treaty certain to pass; a clean presidential issue of slavery expansion on free land; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1848 Poinsett, J[oel] R[oberts]. White House, Peedee, [S. C] Mab. 9 To [Martin Van Buren, New York]. Congratu- lations on Maj. Van Buren's safe return; his own and Mrs. Poinsett's ill-health; a trip North for the summer; farm improvements;- transporta- tion; Polk and the Mexican War; Cass; the future of Mexico; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1848 Eandolph, Th[omas] J[eflferson]. Washington. To [Mar- Mak. 20 tin Van Buren, New York]. On his desire to sell Jefferson's manuscripts to Congress; his strug- gles to free the Jefferson estate from incum- brance; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1848 Van Buren, M[artin]. New York. To A. W. Bradford Apb. 7 and others. Declining an invitation to a dinner to celebrate the birthday of Henry Clay, [Apr.] 12. A. Df. S. 3 p. 580 LIBRARY or CONGRESS 1848 [Van Buren, Martin]. New York. To [Thomas Jefferson Apr. 8 Randolph, Washington]. On the purchase of Jefferson's manuscripts by Congress. A. Df. 3 p. (With: Randolph to Van Buren, 1848, Mar. 20). 1848 New York legislature. Democratic Caucus. "Address Apr. 12 of the Democratic members of the Legislature of the State of New York." Pamphlet {ATb.any Atlas Extra). 16 p. 1848 Denison, Charles W. Boston. To John Van Buren, Al- Apr. 14 bany. Sending the American Signal; Taylor for President. A. L. S. 1 p. (On the blank sheet of a form for an American Signal subscription- agent's certificate). 1848 Brady, W[illia]m V., and others. [New York]. To Mar- Apr. 15 tin Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Invitation to present in behalf of New York City a liberty cap to Paris, at a ball at Park Theatre on [Apr.] 25, to celebrate the recent revolution in France. L. S. 2 p. 1848 Van Buren, M[artin], Jr. [Washmgton]. To [Martin Van Apr. 17 Buren, Kinderhook]. Remarks on the political situation; "the Father's speech . . . against this bad regime;" General [Taylor]; the Missouri delegation; Havemeyer's election; Clay; Blair's health; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1848 Dix, John A[dams]. Washington. To M[artin] Van Bu- Apr. 17 ren, [Kitiderhook]. Pleasure in Van Buren's letter to Clay's friends [Apr. 7]; his hope that Clay and Van Buren may be pitted against each other; Havemeyer and the Baltimore Conven- tion; family news; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1848 Niles, John M[ilton]. Washington. To [Martin Van Bu- ■Ajk- 18 ren, - Kinderhook]. Opinion of Bedford Brown and others on the presidential nomination; party confusion; Polk's efforts for re-nomination; other candidates; the New York delegation and the Baltimore Convention; Niles's speech on the finances; pear cultivation; family matters; etc. A. L. S. 8 p. 1848 Van Buren, M[artin]. Lindenwald. To G[ouvemeur] -^=•18 Kemble, Cold Spring, Putnam Co., [N. Y.] Thanks for cuttiags; no apprehension of a for- PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 581 Van Bnren, M[artin] — Continued. eign war to grow out of the late revolution; the Legislative address; personal; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1848 Taylor, James W. Cincinnati. To John Van Buren, Apr. 18 [New York?] The presidential question; Tay- lor; the Utica delegation's choice and the New York vote; Croswell; the Administration and the Baltimore Convention; Dallas; Cass; William Allen, of Ohio; the eighth of January Conven- tion; the Hamilton Convention; a loan neces- sary to save the Signal from bankruptcy; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1848 Collins, WpUiam]. Washington. To J[ohn] Van Buren, Apr. 20 [New York ?] On the address issued by the [New York] legislative caucus. A. L. S. 2 p. 1848 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To [WiUiam V. Apr. 22 Brady and others, New York]. Declining their invitation to represent New York in the presenta- tion of a liberty cap to Paris. A. Df. 13 p. (With: Brady and others to Van Buren, 1848, Apr. 15). 1848 Bradford, S. D. West Roxbury, [Mass.] To M[artin] Van Apr. 22 Buren, Kinderhook. A shipment of trees to Lin- denwald; the late revolution in France; a new railroad; personal matters; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. 1848 Steiger, John B. Norristown, Pa. To John Van Buren, Apr. 22 [New York ?] His own political services to Mar- tin Van Buren; Buchanan the choice of Pennsyl- vania for the next president; John Van Buren requested to influence New York to work toward his nomination; etc. A. L. S. 8 p. [1848] Blair Frank P. [Francis Preston, Jr. St. Louis ?] To Apr. 22 [Francis Preston Blair, Silver Spring, Md.] Osage orange seed despatched; their cultivation; the presidential question; family matters; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. (With: Blair to Van Buren, 1848, May 2.) * 1848 Hunt, Ward. Utica, [N. Y.] To John Van Buren, [New Apr. 26 York ?] A meeting of the New York delegation desirable before reaching Baltimore; etc. A. L. S. Ip. 1848 Gilpin, H[enry] D[ilwood]. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Apr. 27 Buren, Lindenwald. The weather; Maj. Van Buren's illness; the Albany address in the Atlas; 582 LIBEAEY OF CONGRESS Gilpin, H[enry] D[ilwood] — Continued. on slavery in free territories, etc. ; John Van Bu- ren's speech in the Herald, [Apr. 26 ?]; a political letter from Washington; local apathy on the presidential nomination; the letters to the Clay dinner committee and on the French celebration in New York; personal matters and messages; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1848 V[an] B[ureii], J[ohn]. Highwood. To [Martin Van Bu- Ape. 30 ren, Kinderhook]. Inclosing letters; answers to [Steiger] on the New York delegation, ask- ing for Woodbury's views on slavery; to Taylor, refusing financial aid, describing the situation; a suggestion that Dr. Beekman, King, and Wads- worth advise the New York delegation to present Van Buren's name to the Convention on their own responsibility; Maj. Van Buren's health; etc. A. L. S. 8 p. 1848 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md;] To M[ar- Mat2 tin] Van Buren, Lindenwald. His late illness; the caucus address; John Van Buren's speech; changes in the attitude of public men; Benton; Allen; Woodbury; the West; Frank and Mont- gomery Blair; the move to send Blair as a dele- gate to Baltimore; Ritchie's proposal to Blair to resume editorship; [Sam] Houston; a dinner at Crittenden's; Van Buren's Clay letter [Apr. 7]; Buchanan; the charms of Silver Spring; etc. A. L. S. 7 p. 1848 V[an] B[uren], M[artin]. Lindenwald. To John Van Bu- M-*^'^ 3 ren [Highwood ?] The proposed nomination of Van Buren by the Utica delegation impossible; advice as to the course to be pursued by the New York delegates at Baltimore; Maj. Van Buren's health; etc. A. L. S. 15 p. "Private." [1848 [Van Buren, Martin. . Kinderhook]. Suggestions for the bet. Mays conduct of the Utica delegation at the Baltimore and May 17?] Convention. A. Df. 18 p. (Compare: Van Buren to Van Buren, 1848, May 3). 1848 Medary, S[amuel]. Columbus, [O.] To [Martin Van Bu- ^'''^ ^ ren, Kinderhook]. His unfaltering confidence in Van Buren; his inabifity to go to the Baltimore Convention; his personal grudge against the Ad- PAPEBS OF MARTIN VAN BUKEN 583 Medary, S[amuel] — Continued. ministration and certain politicians; Cass; the Wilmot Proviso; John Van Buren's speech at Hudson; [James W.] Taylor; etc. A. L. S. 7 p. 1848 Butler, B[enjamin] F[ranklin]. New York. To R[ansom] Mat 8 H. Gillet, Washington. The address of the Dem- ocratic members of the Legislature; the Al- bany and Utica delegations from New York and the question of their admission at Baltimore; the true policy of the party; etc. Copy. 6 p. "Private." 1848 FlanagaE, Geo[rge] P. Union, Monroe [Co.], Va. To Mat 9 M[artin] Van Buren, Lindenwald. Friendly wishes; his hope that Van Buren's name may be allowed to go before the Convention; the Vir- ginia elections; New York; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1848 Butler, B[enjamin] F[ranklin]. New York. To Martin Mat 9 Van Buren, Lindenwald. Inclosing a copy of his letter to Gillet, [1848, May 8]; Dix's impres- sion as to efforts to renominate Polk; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1848 Willson, J. Canandaigua, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Bu- Mat 9 ren, [Kinderhook]. Asking authority to use Van Buren's name as a presidential condidate; the delegation to meet in New York, [May] 17. A. L. S. 2 p. 1848 [Van Buren, Martin. Eanderhook]. To J. Willson, [Canan- Mat 15 daigua]. Declining to authorize the use of his name for the nomination. A. Df. 2 p. (With: Willson to Van Buren, 1848, Mar. 9). 1848 "Amiens." Boston. To [Martin Van Buren, Kinder- Mat27 hook]. A majority of Massachusetts Demo- crats and Whigs ready to go with Van Buren into a Northern movement upon his platform; opposition to Taylor; etc. 2 p. 1848 Butler, B[enjamin] F[rankhn]. New York. To M[artin] Mat 29 Van Buren, Lindenwald. The protest of the Utica delegation; a meeting of the General Com- mittee in New York; possibilities for the organi- zation of a Northern Democratic party; Gen. Jackson's wishes for the 1848 nomination; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. 584 LIBKAEY OF CONGEESS 1848 Benton, Thomas H[art]. Senate Chamber, [Washington]. May 29 To [Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook]. Advice as to the true poUcy of the New York Democracy on the presidential question. A. L. S. 3 p. 1848 Butler, B[enjamin] F[rankUn]. New York. To [Martin] May 30 Van Buren, Lindenwald. The General Com- mittee meeting tonight; Van Buren's opinions must be expressed; the prohibition of slavery in free territory the great issue; the obligations and proprieties in Van Buren's relation to the pro- posed State Convention and the nomination; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1848 Butler, B[enjamin] F[ranklin]. New York. To M[artin] May 31 Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. The General Com- mittee's faithless indorsement of the Baltimore nomination and call for a ratification meeting, June 12; no meeting possible tomorrow night; a possible call for a State convention on June 22 ; Dix's speech in the Evening Post [May 31]. A. L. S. 2 p. [1848 Welch, Benj[amin. Buffalo]. To J[ohn] Van Buren, May ?] [New York]. Introducing Mr. Curtis, of Warren, Pennsylvania; political opinions of Judge Cook, of Indiana; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1848 [Butler, Benjamin Franklin]. New York. To [Martin June 1 Van Buren, Kinderhook]. A meeting not to ratify the Convention's action, but to hear the delegates' report; advice desired as to a speech he maybe called upon to make; etc. A.L. 4 p. (Incomplete) . 1848 Billings, Noyes. New York. To Martin Van Buren, June 2 Lindenwald. Cass and Taylor both extreme Southern candidates; the outlook and duty of the Free-territory Democrats in the event of Clay's or Taylor's nomination; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1848 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring. To [Martin ■•^^^^ Van Buren, Kinderhook]. A reform in the selection of national convention delegates needed, to make them truly representative; Butler's let- ter from Gen. Jackson, 1844, June 24; the crime against New York to be avenged; Dix's attitude; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 58 1848 Cagger, P[eter]. Albany. To Martin Van Buren, Lii June 3 denwald. Inclosing resolutions of the Alban Republican General Committee; invitation to meeting of the Albany Democracy. L. S. 2 ] 1848 Welles, Gideon. Washington. To [Martin Van Burei June 5 Kinderhook]. The position, projects, and tn policy of the New York Democracy; abuses a tending national conventions; the presidentii candidates; " a day of strange movements," e. g Benton's indorsement of Cass; etc. A. L. I 4 p. 1848 Case, John. Bloomsburg, Columbia Co., Pa. To Job June 7 Van Buren, [New York]. Neither Cass nor Ta;; lor a proper candidate for Northern suppor Southern dictation no longer to be brooked; tl Baltimore conventions of 1844 and 1848; advic 'documents, etc., desired for organizing a pohtic movement in Pennsylvania after the Utica Coi vention; a new Democratic paper; etc. A. L. I 3 p. [1848] Benjamin, G. B. New York. To John Van Buren, [Ne June 8 York]. His own readiness to do the cause ar service in his power; Monroe County to be d pended on; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. « 1848 law, John. Vincennes, Ind. To Martin Van Bure: June 10 [Kinderhook]. Neither Whig nor Democrat nomination satisfactory; obhgation to suppo the Democratic nominee; Indiana doubtfu anxious waiting for New York's action; et A. L. S. 3 p. "Private." 1848 Jordan, W[illia]m. Westbrook, Me. To John Van Bi June 13 ren, New York. Urging perseverance in oppo ing the election of Cass; the hopes of both parti centered upon New York Barnburners; a gei eral wish for a WUmot Proviso nominee; J. ] Hale the alternative choice of Whigs and Dem crats; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1848 Potter, Pierpont. Jamaica, [Long Island]. To John Yt June 15 Buren, [New York]. Dissatisfaction with tl Baltimore Convention's action; Herkerism Queens Co.; the party dilemma; etc. A. L. Ip. 586 LIBEAEY OF CONGRESS 1848 Spafford, Charles. Tecumseh, Mich. To John Van Bu- JuNE 15 ren, Utica. The expectation of all parties cen- tered upon the Utica Convention, [June] 22; urg- ing the ratification of the AboUtionist candidates or the nomination of such candidates as would unite the third party in the Free States with the New York Barnburners; the writer a Whig; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1848 Peacock, WOHam. MayviUe, Chautauqua Co., N. Y. June 15 To Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook. Asking Van Buren's views as to the position and duty of the Democracy of New York. A. L. S. 2 p. 1848 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To M[ar- JuNE 16 tin] Van Buren, Lindenwald. Inclosing a letter from Frank Blair to Montgomery Blair, express- ing a typical honest young Democrat's feel- ings; the possibility of a successful party revolt; a suggested program for the Utica Convention as to nomination, reform, or aboHtion of conven- tions, and a call for another general convention on the New York issue; Graves's betrayal of Clay; Bagby's diplomatic appoiutment; King, the Senate, and Buchanan; the glories of Sil- ver Spring; personal news and messages; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1848 Waterbury, Sam[ue]l, and others. New York. To Martia June 16 Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Kequesting author- ity to put up his name, should the Utica Conven- tion [June] 22 decide upon an independent nomi- nation; or at least the expression of his views upon the Baltimore Convention's action. L. S. 4 p. 1848 Arnold, Isaac N., and others. Chicago. To John Van Bu- JuNE 16 ren, [New York]. Invitation to visit and address the people of Northern Illinois; sympathy of the Northwest with New York ia Free-soil ideas. Copy ? 3 p. 1848 Anonymous. [Boston]. To Martha Van Buren, Kiader- ^'°^^ 1^ hook. Neither Cass nor Taylor a satisfactory candidate for the North; a compromise ticket, e. g., Martin Van Buren and Thomas Corwin, of Ohio, desirable to unite the Whig and the Demo- cratic vote; the writer a Whig; etc. 3 p. PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUBEN 587 1848 Morton, Marcus. Boston. To Azariah C[utting] Flagg, June 17 New York. Declining the proposed nomination as vice-president with Van Buren; convention abuses; etc. Copy. 3 p. 1848 Williams, R. H. Potter, Yates Co., N. Y. To John Van June 19 Buren, [New York]. Introducing Dr. Forest Harkness, a delegate to the Utica Convention; advice as to the course of the Convention; invi- tation to address the people of Yates County. A.L.S. 4 p. 1848 Flagg, Azariah Cutting. New York. To M[artm] Van June 19 Buren, Kinderhook. Inclosing Morton to Flagg, [1849, June 17]; doubts about the propriety of an independent New York nomination or of the use of Van Buren's or Dix's name; Benton and "the court of Louis Philippe"; etc. A, L. S. 3 p. 1848 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To [Samuel Water- JuNB 20 bury and others. New York]. Refusing to au- thorize his nomination; his views upon the action of the Baltimore Convention, and the duties of the Utica Convention; answering Waterbury and others to Van Buren, [1848, June 16]. A. Df. 19 p. (Incomplete). . A. Df . of Van Buren and Martin Van Buren, Jr. 52 p. A. Df . of Martin Van Buren, Jr. 34 p. (Incomplete). 1848 Shekell, Rich[ar]d R. Georgetown, D. C. To M[artin] June 20 Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Bill for the Union; the writer threatened with expulsion from the Jackson Democratic Association for Barnburner and Free-soil convictions; loyalty to the Utica Convention and Van Buren; Blair; opposition to Cass; Jackson's statue; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1848 [Van Buren, Martin]. Stuyvesant, [N. Y.] To [John June 20 Adams] Dix, [Washington]. The certainty of a national nomination at Utica; his own refusal of the nomination; a disposition to nominate Dix; the advisabiUty of a telegram from Dix to the Utica Convention after reading Van Buren's let- ter to Benton on the question; etc. A. L. S. (Printed: Dix, Morgan, Memoirs of John A. Dix. I, 234). 588 LIBKARY OF CONGRESS 1848 June 20 1848 June 20 1848 June 20 [1848? June 20?] 1848 June 21 1848 June 23 1848 June 24 1848 June 24 1848] June 24 1848 June 25 1848 June 26 1848 June 26 Babcock, Alfred. Gaines, [N. Y.] To John Van Buren, [New York]. A Whig's suggestions for action by the Utica Convention looking to the union of all disaffected elements "upon the free territory platform"; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. Bascom, Ansel. Seneca Falls, [N. Y.] To John Van Bu- ren, Utica, N. Y. Suggestions as to the action of the Utica Convention; the growing intensity of popular feeling; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. lyon, J. M. Daily Courier office, Rochester, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Inquiring as to the truth of Van Buren' s reported declaration of opposition to Cass and Butler. A. L. S. 2 p. Lamb, Samuel O. Resolutions of instruction to delegates to the [Utica ?] Convention. A. D. S. 1 p. Waterbury, N[elson] J. New York. To John Van Buren, Utica, N. Y. Suggestions as to the nomination. A. L. S. 1 p. Bichmond, Dean, and others. Buffalo, N. Y. To John Van Buren, [Utica]. "Nominate . . . No post- ponement." Telegram. Parker, John. Canandaigua, [N. Y.] To [Martin] Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Urging the acceptance of the Utica nomination in the interests of Hberty. A. L. S. 3 p. Morton, Marcus. Boston. To Martin Van Buren, [Kin- derhook]. Congratulations on the Utica nomi- nation; the ingratitude of former pohtical friends. A. L. S. 2 p. Gardiner, A[ddison]. Rochester. To [John Van Buren? Albany ?] Correcting Elwood's misapprehension as to Gardiner's part in the nomination of Van Buren [and Dodge] in the [Utica Convention, June 22]. A. L. S. 4 p. "Private." McKeen, Levi. Fishkill Landing, [N. Y.] To John Van Buren, [New York]. On the nomination; the writer's political views. A. L. S. 4 p. Berrian, Hobart. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook. Approval of the letter to the New York delegates [June 20]. A. L. S. 1 p. Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Washington. To Martin Van Buren,[Kanderhook]. Praise for the letter to the Utica delegates [June 20]; hope for Van Buren's PAPERS OP MARTIN VAN BUREN 589 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston] — Continued. acceptance of the nomination; attitude of Mont- gomery Blair, IngersoU, Stevens, Benton, Allen, Dix; Stevenson; Yancy's plan for a new nomi- nation; Mrs. Martin; personal matters and mes- sages; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. 1848 Van Buren, J[ohn]. New York. To [Martin] Van Buren, June 26 [Kinderhook]. The nomination; acceptance in- evitable; poUtical feeling; Gardiner's letter, etc., inclosed. A. L. S. 2 p. 1848 Martin, John. [Smoky Hollow]. To Martin Van Buren, June 27 Kinderhook. Approval of Van Buren's stand on slavery; Cass; the Texas annexation letter; work in Otsego Co.; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1848 Kintzing, W[illia]m F. Philadelphia. To M[artin] Van June 28 Buren, [Kinderhook]. Approval of the Utica Convention and of Van Buren's stand on the slavery question; the break-up of parties; po- litical forecast; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1848 Wallace, W[illiam]W. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Bu- JiTNB 29 ren, Kinderhook. Approval of the Utica letter [June 20] ; the importance of a firm stand against Southern domination; the slavery question; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1848 Van Bnren, M[artin]. Lindenwald. To G[orham] A. Jt7NB29 Worth, [New York]. On an investment for himself and [Abraham Van Buren]; an invita- tion to Lindenwald. A. L. S. 1 p. 1848 "Welles, Gideon. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, July 3 [Kinderhook]. Commending Van Buren's posi- tion; the effect of the Utica news in Washington; the need there of the right sort of press and of a champion hke John Van Buren; CrosweU, Dick- erson [Dix?], Kitchie, and Benton; Dodge's re- fusal of the nomination; forecast as to the New York movement; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1848 _ Shekell, Rich[ar]d R. Georgetown, D. C. To Martin July 4 Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Inclosing a receipt and account; congratulations upon his stand on free territory; a projfect for a Free-soil associa- tion; his own resignation from the Jackson De- mocratic Association; an address in Van Buren's favor; the national monument; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 590 LIBBARY OF CONGRESS 1848 Jones, J. Seawell (of Shocco). Columbus, Miss. To Mar- JuLT tin Van Buren, Kinderhook. Loyalty to Van Buren despite dififerences of opinion on slavery; no inconsistency between Van Buren' s views on states' rights and on the extension of slavery; feeling in Mississippi among Cass's friends in view of the Utica nomination; personal mes- sages; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1848 Van Buren, M[artia]. Liadenwald. To G[orham] A. July 9 Worth, [New York]. Sending a draft for in- vestment; an invitation to Liadenwald; gratifi- cation at Worth's right views on the great question of the day; personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1848 Finley, W[itlia]m. Ann Arbor. Mich. To Ja[me]s S. July 9 Wadsworth, [Livingston Co., N. Y.]- Personal sympathy mth the movement of the New York radical Democracy; the activity of the Cass and Taylor parties in Michigan; anti-Southern feel- ing; possibihties after the Buffalo Convention with a new Free-soil paper and with John Van Buren or his like to address an initiatory meet- ing; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. 1848 The Democratic Flag. St. Louis. Containing: [1] "Sketch July 10 of the life and pubHc services of General Lewis Cass (conclusion) "; [2] "Van Buren"; etc. 4 p, (With: Watson to Van Buren, 1848, July 11). 1848 Watson, Henry F. St. Louis, Mo. To Martin Van Bu- JuLY 11 ren, Kinderhook. Sending the Democratic Flag for [July 10, 1848]; sympathy with the Barn- burner movement in New York; poUtical con- ditions in Missouri; a forecast; etc.A. L. S. 2 p. 1848 Howard, John H. Columbus, Ga. To Martin Van Bu- JuLY 12 ren, [Kinderhook]. A protest against Van Bu- ren's suddenly developed anti-slavery views. A. L. S. 5 p. 1848 King, Preston. Ogdensburgh, [N. Y.] To M[artin] Van July 12 Buren, [Kinderhook]. In favor of abohshing slavery in the District of Columbia; hope for the ratification by the BuflFalo Convention of Van Buren's nomination; sending a letter fromWash- ington. A. L. S. 4 p. PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 591 1848 Hunt, Seth H. New York. To Martin Van Buren, [Kin- JuLT 13 derhook]. His conversion to Van Buren's ideas on finance; Whig clergymen and merchants now in favor of Van Buren; slavery; John Van Bu- ren's talents and popularity; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1848 Adams, Charles Francis. Quincy, [Mass.] To M[artin] July 16 Van Buren, Kanderhook. The Free-soil issue perhaps the best point of union against the dan- gerous combination now forming at Washington; Van Buren's nomination at TJtica inevitable; the issue of slavery in the District of Columbia and the veto power an obstacle in the way of his nomination at Buffalo; etc. A. L, S. 3 p. "Confidential." 1848 Van Dyck, H[enry] H[erbert]. Albany. To M[artin] Van July 17 Buren, Kinderhook. Sending a letter and copy of the National Era on slavery in the District; the importance of some statement previous to the Convention at Buffalo ; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1848 Van Buren, John. New York. To John P. Epply, M. W. JiTLY 19 Myers, and others, [Cincinnati]. Refusing an in- vitation of the Free SoU Democracy oi Hamilton to visit Cincinnati and address the people. Re- printed from the Gindnruiti Signal. Clipping. 1 column. 1848 King, John P. Augusta, [Me.] To John Van Buren, New July 19 York. Opposition to Northern and Southern fanaticism on slavery, and to its extension; his opinions not for pubhcation; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. [1848 "The Old Guard". [Washington]. "Martin Van Buren." July 22] Clipping from the [ Washington] Globe. 1848 Buggies, W[illia]m W. Gaines, N. Y. To M[artin] Van July 22 Buren, [Kinderhook]. On the crowning impor- tance of the present political crisis; the im- portance of the complete separation of the Buf- falo Convention's procedure from previous Utica action; forecast as to the Free-soil movement; Van Buren's personal responsibilty ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1848 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To [Charles Francis July 24 Adams, Quincy, Mass.] Answering Adams to Van Buren, 1848, July 16. A. Df. 4 p. 592 LIBBAEY OF CONGRESS 1848 Gilpitt, H[enry] D[ilwood]. Washington. 'To Martin Van July 28 Buren, [Kinderhook]. Lobbying; the House ac- tion and the Senate debate on the Compromise report; Van Buren's letter to the Philadelphia committee; personal news and messages; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1848 Barton, S. C. Claverack, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Buren, July 31 Kjnderhook. Approval of Van Buren's present political attitude; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1848 Churchill, S[amuel]. Utica,[N.Y.] To Martin Van Buren, July 31 Kinderhook. His inabihty to support the regu- lar nomination; Southern aggression; approval of the Utica Convention; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1848 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To the Chairman of July the National Executive Committee of the Indus- trial Congress at Philadelphia. Answering an inquiry as to his views on public land policy. A. Df. 18 p. 1848 , [Van Buren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To the New York Aug. 2 delegates to the Buffalo Convention. Promising , a cheerful concurrence in the abandonment of the Utica nomination should that be thought best for the cause. A. Df. 6 p. 1848 Bailey, G[amaliel], Jr. "Washington. To Martin Van Aug. 2 Buren, [Kinderhook]. Sending the National Era; the issue of slavery in the District an objection to Van Buren's nomination at Buffalo ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1848 Hammond, Jabez D[elano]. Cherry Valley, [N. Y.] To Aug. 7 Martin Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Pleasure at Van Buren's nomination; a pohtical forecast; etc. A., L. S. 2 p. 1848 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To Aug. 9 [Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook]. Inquiry as to the efficacy of Sharon Springs, N. Y.; Mrs. Blair's health; party demoralization in Washing- ton from Administration intrigues; his hope of reform from the New York movement; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1848 Buffalo Daily Republic. V. 2, no. 466, containing an ac- ^^^- ^^ count of the Convention proceedings, Aug. 9, afternoon, [Aug. 10], morning, including the platform; etc. 4 p. PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 593 1848 Dix, John A[dains]. Washington. To Martin Van Bu- AuG. 10 ren, [Kinderhook]. Gratification at Van Buren's approval of his speech on the Compromise bill; anxiety about the Buffalo Convention; the Ore- gon bill; personal matters; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1848 Potter, Pierpont. Jamaica, L. 1. To Martin Van Buren, ■A.UG. 12 [Kinderhook]. Urging means to bring J[ohn] A. K[ing] into the Free-soil party. A. L. S. 1 p. 1848 Reeves, WilHam. Addison, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Bu- AuG. 12 ren, [Kinderhook]. The duty of the North in re- gard to slavery; asking Van Buren's views on the abolition of slavery in the District of Colum- bia. A. L. S. 3 p. 1848 Channing, W[ilha]m F[rancis]. Seneca Falls. To Martin A-UG. 13 Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Suggestions for the reply to the Buffalo platform; the importance of the crisis; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1848 Gilpin, H[enry] D[ilwood]. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Aug. 13 Buren, [Kinderhook]. The nomination; effect of the news at Washington; the resolutions; sug- gestions as to Van Buren's reply; the Senate de- bate and the House action on the Oregon bill; the Whigs and the North Carolina, Indiana, and Illinois elections; personal news and messages; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1848 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Washington. To Martin Van Aug. 13 Buren, Kinderhook. The Oregon debate in £he Senate; the Benton-Butler affair; Rives's suf- ferings for politics' sake; the North and the Southern Hotspurs; the Buffalo nomination; Adams; the Free-soil crusade; Mrs. Blair's health; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1848 Nicholson, Valentine. Harveysburg, Warren Co., O. To Aug. 14 Martin Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Joy at the news from Buffalo ; the possibihty of a change in Quaker political affiliations ; asking Van Buren's views on an international court of arbitration, the abohtion of the death penalty, the substitu- tion of peace for violence, etc. ; strong men need- ed to tour the West; suggesting a visit from John Van Buren; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1848 Champley, Geo[rge]. Xenia, Ohio. To M[artin] Van Bu- AuG. 14 ren, [Kinderhook]. Regret at the party breach; his opposition to all extreme views; his obliga- 40803°— 10 38 594 lilBEAKY OF CONGKESS Champley, Geo[rge] — Continued. tion to support Cass as the regular nominee; Clay and Taylor Whig dissensions; election news from North Carolina, Kentucky, Indiana, and Illinois; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1848 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. "Washington. To [Martin Van Aug. 14 Buren, Kinderhook]. Gratification at Van Bu- ren's approval of the Evening Post letter; po- litical persecution; the Benton-Butler affair; Benton's attitude toward Van Buren; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1848 Lawrence, De Witt C. Grand Rapids, Mich. To M[artin] Aug. 15 Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Sending an address and resolutions of a Free-soil Democratic County meeting; urging Van Buren' s advocacy of the free distribution of public lands to actual settlers; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1848 Butler, B[enjamin] F[ranklin], and others. New York. Aug. 16 To Charles Francis Adams, Quincy, Mass. Ofii- cial notification of his nomination for the vice- presidency by the Buffalo National Free-soil Convention. Printed ; in The Orleans Republican, 1848, Sept. 6. 1 column. (With: Van Buren to Butler and others, 1848, Aug. 22). 1848 Butler, B[enjamin] F[ranklin], and others. New York. Aug. 16 To Martin Van Buren, Lindenwald. Notifying him of his nomination by the Buffalo National Free-soil Convention. Printed; in The Orleans RepuUican, 1848, Sept. 6. 1 coliimn. (With: Van Buren to Butler and others, 1848, Aug. 22). 1848 Edmonds, J[ohn] W. New York. To M[artin] Van Bu- ■A-UG. 16 ren, [Kinderhook]. Pro-Van Buren enthusiasm in New York; a suggestion for the assumption of the anti-extension-of-slavery issue as the ground for the present political movement ; Van Buren'a connection therewith his best claim to immor- tality; etc' A. L. S. 4 p. 1848 Ellsworth, W. L. Lafayette, [Ind.] To Martin Van Bu- ^^^- 17 ren, Kinderhook. Sending the Tippecanoe Jour- nal, containing the writer's address, [Aug.] 11; favorable indications for the success of the Buf- falo nomination; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. PAPERS OF MABTIN VAN BUKEN 595 1848 Watson, Henry F. St. Louis. To Martin Van Buren, ■^^<^- 17 Kinderhook. Asking Van Buren's views as to the propriety of starting a Van Buren electoral ticket in Missouri; sending the Flag; etc. A. L. S, 2 p. 1848 Blair, F[rancis]P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To[Mar- AuG. 20 tin Van Buren, Kinderhook]. Off for Sharon Springs, [New York], tomorrow for Mrs. Blair's health; plans; a political forecast based on a conversation with Wilson of Mobile, [Ala.]; etc, A. L. S. 4 p. 1848 Eeily, Th[omas] B. Washington. To [Martin Van Bu- AuG. 21 ren, Kinderhook]. Political proscriptions for pro-Van Buren sentiments; a suggestion for a homestead exemption provision in the free dis- tribution of public lands to actual settlers; the service of the writer's sons in the Army and Navy; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. 1848 Chase, S[almon] P[ortland]. Warren, Trumbull Co., O. Aug. 21 To Martin Van Buren, Lindenwald. Conditions in the Reserve; the official notification of the Buffalo nomination; Van Buren's acceptance looked forward to as very important; his views desired on slavery in the District, the Amistad case, and the bill prohibiting the circulation of abolition papers; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1848 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To [Benjamin Frank- AuG. 22 lin Butler and others. New York]. Accepting theBuffalo National Free-soil Convention's nomi- nation for the presidency. Df. 62 p. (P. 1-54, A. Df. of Martin Van Buren, Jr.; 55-62, A. Df.) . Printed ; in The Orleans Republican, Sept. 6, 1848. 5 columns. Printed; in the Clarion of Freedom, Indisma, Co., Pa. 8 columns. 1848 Fowler, William, and others. Eochester, [N. Y.] To Aug. 22 Martin Van Buren, Lindenwald. A statement of the National Reformers' views, with a request for Van Buren's, on the free distribution of pub- lic lands to actual settlers, homestead exemp- tion, land-holding limitation laws, a ten-hour labor law, and the extension of slavery. L. S. 7 p. 596 LIBEAEY OF CONGEESS 1848 Adams, Charles Francis. Quincy, Mass. To B[enjamin] Aug. 22 F[ranklin] Butler and others, [New York]. Ac- cepting the Free-soil nomination for the vice- presidency. Printed; in the Orleans Repub- lican, 1848, Sept. 6. 2 columns. (With: Van Buren to Butler and others, 1848, Aug. 22) . 1848 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To [Valentine Nichol- Atjg. 24 son, Harveysburg, O.] Answering Nicholson's request of Aug. 14 for Van Buren's views on in- ternational arbitration; etc. A. Df. 4 p. [Pri- vate]. 1848 Parsons, S. B. Colebrook, N. H. To Martin Van Buren, Aug. 25 Kinderhook. Conditions of the Free-soil move- ment in New Hampshire; suggestions for the campaign; John Van Buren needed; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1848 The Campaign of Freedom. New York. No. 1. Pro- AuG. 26 ceedings of the Buffalo Convention. 4 p. (In- complete) . 1848 Walker, Alexander. New Orleans. To Martin Van Bu- AuG. 28 ren, [Kinderhook]. Arguments for free labor and Free-soil sentiment in Louisiana; pro-Van Buren sentiment in the state; etc. A. L. S. Ip. 1848 Fowret, WiUiam. Rochester, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Aug. 28 Buren, Lindenwald. Accompanying the letter of the National Reform Business Committee, 1848, Aug. 22. A. L. S. 2 p. (With: Fowler and others to Van Buren, 1848, Aug. 22). 1848 O'Connor, Edward. Bovina Centre, [Delaware Co.], N. Y. A^uQ. 29 To Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook. Sufferings for the anti-rent cause; a plan of work for the whole reform movement ; Van Buren's approval and assistance desired. A. L. S. 2 p. 1848 Crandal, Edward. Pike, Bradford Co., Pa. To Martin ^^'^^ 29 Van Buren, Kinderhook. Inclosing an address before the first Free-soil meeting in Bradford County; prospects; assistance desired. A. L. S. Ip. 1848 National and Jackson Democratic Association Committee, ■^^'*' Washington. . . . " General Taylor's two faces . . . [Northern and Southern]." [Washington, 1848]. Pamphlet. 8 p. (Two copies). PAPEHS OF MAKTIN VAN BXJKEN 597 [1848 [Van Baren, Martin. Kinderhook]. Reply to an ad- AuG. ?] dress [?] after the Buffalo Convention. A. Df. 1 p. (Incomplete). [1848 [Van Buren, Martin. Kinderhook]. To [Salmon Port- ■A^uQ. ?] land] Chase, [Warren ? O.] Answering Chase's letter of Aug. 21. A. Df. of Martin Van Buren, Jr. 2 p. 1848 The Orleans Republican. Albion, [N. Y.] See: Van Buren Sept. 6 to Butler and others, 1848, Aug. 22). 1848 Simmons, William. Cincinnati. To Martin Van Buren, Sept. 7 Einderhook. Asking a contribution toward building a German Methodist church in Cincin- nati. A. L. S. 3 p. 1848 Van Bnren, Martin. Lindenwald. To [WiUiam Fowler Sept. 7 and others, Rochester, N. Y.] Referring to his letters to the Industrial Congress and to the Committee of the Buffalo Platform as answering their request for his views on land reform. A. Df. 3 p. (Incomplete. With: Fowler and others to Van Buren, 1848, Aug. 22). 1848 Nabers, Z. L., and others. CarroUton, Ala. To John D. Sept. 12 Freeman, [Jackson, Miss.] Inviting liim to ad- dress a political mass-meeting of the Democratic Association of Pickens County. Printed ; in The Mississippian, 1848, Oct. 6. 1848 Freeman, John D. Jackson, Miss. To Z. L. Nabers and Sept. 17 others, [CarroUton, Ala.] Answering their invi- tation to address a meeting of the Pickens County Democratic Association. Printed; in The Mississippian, 1848, Oct. 6. 11 columns. 1848 Bowker, Joseph. Delavan, Walworth Co., Wisconsin. Sept. 19 To Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook. Stumping for Van Buren. A. L. S. 1 p. 1848 Eandall, Henry S. Cortland Village, [N. Y.] To Martin Sept. 23 Van Buren, Kinderhook. Ex-Governor Throop's indorsement of Van Buren's nomination; the nomination at Utica of an amalgamation State ticket; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1848 Monroe, A. G. New Richmond, [0.] To Martin Van Sept. 24 Buren, Kinderhook. Campaign activities; John Van Buren wanted in Cincinnati; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 598 LIBRAKY OF CONGKESS 1848 Chase, S[almon] P[ortland]. Cincimiati. To [John Van Sept. 30 Buren, New York]. Appointments for meetings to be addressed by Van Buren, Oct. 17--[22]; a meeting Sept. [28]. A. L. S. 1 p. 1848 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To [Edward] Coles, Oct. 1 [Philadelphia]. Answering Coles's letter to Rich- ards; Coles's great services to the anti-slavery cause; greetings to [William] Short. A.Df. 3 p. 1848 Butler, B[enjamin] F[ranklin]. New York. To [Martin] Oct. 3 Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Gilpin's letter to [George H.] Purser [Sept. 29, 1848] on Van Bu- ren' s action in the Amistad case to appear in the Evening Post of [Oct. 4 ? daily, Oct. 26 weekly]; shortness of campaign funds; Greeley's "caving in;" M[ichael] Hoffman's death; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. Cleveland, A. B. Norwich, Conn. To [Martin] Van Bu- ren, [Kinderhook]. Asking Van Buren's views on the proposed congress of nations for interna- tional arbitration. A. L. S. 5 p. Eeynolds, Dexter. Cambridge, Mass. To Martin Van * Buren, [Kinderhook]. Offering in the name of the Cambridge Clay Club the presidential nomi- nation. A. L. S. 1 p. The Mississippian. Jackson, Miss. Containing: [1] Na- bers, Z. L., and others, to John D. Freeman, 1848, Sept. 12; [2] Freeman to Nabers and others, 1848, Sept. 17; etc. 1 sheet. (Incomplete). [Van Buren, Martin]. Lindenwald. Tp [A. B.] Cleveland, [Norwich, Conn.] His views on international ar- bitration. A. Df. 2 p. (With: Cleveland to Van Buren, 1848, Oct. 4). Dix, John A[dams]. New York. To Martin Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Political forecast ; the State nomi- nation; Mrs. Dix's views; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. Fine, John. Ogdensburg, N. Y. To M[artin] Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Forecast of the [St. Lawrence] County vote. A. L. S. 2 p. Everett, Robert. Remsen, Oneida Co., N. Y. To Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook. Asking a denial of ru- mors that Van Buren is a slave-holder and an in- fidel. A. L. S. 2 p. 1848 Oct. 4 1848 Oct. 4 1848 Oct. 6 1848 Oct. 7 1848 Oct. 7 1848 Oct. 11 1848 Oct. 11 PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 599 1848 New York Day-Book. Editorials: [1] "The charge against Oct. 13 Abbot Lawrence"; [2] "Mind where you lay your money, Whigs! " ; [3] " Pennsylvania elec- tions"; etc. 1 sheet. (Incomplete). 1848 Lapham, Louis, and others. Fall River, [Mass.] To Mar- OcT. 13 tin Van Buren, Kinderhook. Invitation to a Free-soil mass convention of the Ninth Con- gressional District, at Fall Eiver, Oct. 20-21. L. S. 2 p. Keen, Levi M. Fishkill Landing, [N. Y.] To John Van Buren, [New York]. Suggesting the insertion of a tariff plank in the Free-soil platform. A. L. S. 2 p. [Van Bnren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To [Robert Everett, Remsen, N. Y.] Denying rumors about his slave-holding and infidel views. A. Df. 1 p. Haines, Reuben. MUville, N. Y. To Martin Van Buren, Eanderhook. A Quaker's thoughts on civil gov- ernment. A. L. S. 4 p. [Van Bnren, Martin. Lindenwald]. To [Louis Lapham and others. Fall River, Mass.] Declining their invitation, [Oct. 13], to a Free-soil meeting at Fall River, [Oct.] 20-21. A. Df. of Martin Van Buren, Jr. 4 p. . Printed; in the Boston Republican, 1848, Oct. 24. 1 column. 1848 Swan, Geo[rge] M. Columbus, O. To M[artin] Van Bu- OcT. 17 ren, Lindenwald. Political conditions and fore- cast; campaign activity; John Van Buren, Thomas Corwin, Medary, Allen; the State elec- tion; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1848 Van Bnren, M[artin]. Lindenwald. To J[ohn] Fine, Oct. 18 [Ogdensburg, N. Y.] Thanks for the estimate of the [St. Lawrence] County vote; etc. A. Df. S. Ip. 1848 Beys, James R. Smyrna, Chenango Co., N. Y. To Mar- OcT. 19 tin Van Buren, Eanderhook. Questions as to the Amistad case and the Indian poHcy of the Government. A. L. S. 2 p. 1848 Peirce, Oliver B. Milwaukee, [Wis.] To M[artin] Van Oct. 21 Buren, [Kinderhook]. Sending Pt. II of the Crises; campaign activities; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1848 Oct. 13 1848 Oct. 13 1848 Oct. 14 1848 Oct. 16 600 LIBEAEY OF CONGKESS 1848 Boston Republican. Editorial : ' 'Mass Convention at Fall Oct. 24 River;" including Van Buren to Lapham and others, 1848, Oct. 16. (With: Van Buren to Lapham and others, 1848, Oct. 16). 1848 Van Buren, M[artin]. Lindenwald. To James R. Beys, Oct. 24 Smyrna, N. Y. Answering inquiries of Oct. 19. A. Df. S. 2 p. (With: Beys to Van Buren, 1848, Oct. 19). 1848 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To [Mar- OcT. 25 tin Van Buren, Kinderhook]. His own appreci- ation of Gen. Jackson's and Van Buren's friend- ship; the attitude of Ritchie and the Administra- tion toward slavery and sectionalism; the interests and the declaration of the Free De- mocracy of the District; a letter from Mrs. Mar- tin in regard to Throop's vote; a forecast upon the presidential election; a possible amendment to the Constitution as a result of the " dishon- esty of the Baltimore Convention;" personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1848 Duffy, Edward. St. Louis. To Martin Van Buren, [Ean- OcT. 28 derhook]. Gratitude for past favors and wishes for success; a request for an appeal to Queen [Victoria] in behalf of the writer's uncle, Charles Gavin Duffy. A. L. S. 5 p. [1848 Anonymous. "The Patriot Statesman" [Martin Van Bu- OcT. ?] ren]. Newspaper chpping. [1848 D. On Van Buren's right to be called a Free-soiler; his '^°'^- -J letter accepting the Buffalo nomination. Broad- side. 1848 Peirce, Ohver B. Ann Arbor, Mich. To Martin Van Bu- ^°^-^ ren, Kinderhook. Sending Part III of The Crises. A. L. S. 2 p. 1848 Van Buren, M[artin]. Lindenwald. To G[orham] A. ^°"'- ^ Worth, [New York]. On the collection of his Ohio dividends ; the deferred visit to Lindenwald; the necessity of voting for Van Buren; a personal message; etc. ' A. L. S. 2 p. 1848 Worth, G[orham] A. City Bank, New York. To Martin ^°'^-^ "^an Buren, Lindenwald. Bank business; the Free-soil vote; a trigonometric forecast of the triangular presidential fight; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. PAPERS OF MAKTIN VAN BUEEN 601 1848 Swan, Geo[rge] M. Columbus, [O.] To M[artin] Van Bu- Nov. U ren, Lindenwald. Regret at Cass's victory in Ohio; [John Van Buren's] campaign speech; the Ohio Statesman and the Cass party's courtsliip of the Free-soil party; the Taylor men's fear of the President-elect; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1848 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To [Mar- Nov. 16 tin Van Buren, Kinderhook]. A talk with [Ben- ton?], "our Cassite of recent conversion;" with Mrs. Catron and the Judge on Polk's pohtical treachery, blundering, and retribution; the Globe; "Polk and Co.'s" anxiety for a Free-soil compromise ; the corn-crop ; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. 1848 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To M[ar- Nov. 30 tin] Van Buren, Lindenwald. Free-soil influ- ence and waste of strength in the election; its power for future good; efforts at compromise; Polk and the Wihnot Proviso; the people's liking to be cheated occasionally; Polk's retribution for political treachery; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1848 Holmes, Ja[me]s Constadt. New York. To Martin Van Dec. 14 Buren, [Eonderhook]. Invitation to a, fete of the Northern Light Association, New York, Jan. 4, [1849]. A. L. S. 2 p. 1848 Randall, Henry S. Cortland Village, [N. Y.] To Martin Dec. 18 Van Buren, Lindenwald. On the advisabihty of a State convention at Albany in January, [1849], looking to an aggressive forward Free- soil movement; Van Buren's advice desired; Randall's letters to Col. R. F. W. Allston of South Carohna; etc. A. L. S. 8 p. 1848 Gilpin, H[enry] D[ilwood]. Philadelphia. To Martin Dec. 21 Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. The Maison Rouge case before the Supreme Court; the tranquility of politics ; possibilities as to men and measures ; Taylor's reticence; the California excitement; personal news and messages ; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1848 [Van Buren, Martin. Lindenwald]. To [James Constadt Dec. [30] Holmes, New York]. Answer to the invitation to the ftte of the Northern Light Association, [Jan. 4, 1849]. A. Df. 1 p. (Incomplete; with Holmes to Van Buren, 1848, Dec. 14). . Printed; in the [New York Evening] Post, [1849, Jan. 6?] Clipping. 2 columns. (With: Holmes to Van Buren, 1848, Dec. 14). 602 LIBEAEY OF CONGEESS 1848 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To [Mar- Dec. 30 tin Van Buren, Kinderhook]. Mournful reflec- tions on the close of the year; the "father of the Senate" [Benton?]; his Free-soil views; campaign , promises for Taylor's approval of the Wilmot Proviso ; a controversy with Joseph Wirf all [ ?] over a National Intelligencer article; a snow- storm; personal news and messages ; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1848 Wilkes, Charles, v. Samuel Dinsman. [Washington]. Dec. "U[nited] S[tates] Supreme Court. . . . No. 33. [Opinion in the case of] Charles Wilkes, Plain- tiff in Error, vs. Samuel Dinsman, In error to the Circuit Court of the United States for the District of Columbia, holden in and for the County of Washington." Pamphlet. 9 p. 1849 Blair, F[rancis]P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To Martin Jan. 6 Van Buren, Kinderhook. A Macready reading of Hamlet; conversations with Judge McLean on Van Buren's defeat, Corwin on Free-soilism and Ohio politics. Clay's leadership, etc.; Benton, Free-soilism, and the Missouri Legislature's pre- dicted instructions against the Proviso ; Calhoun and his "sub-committee of the nullifying cau- cus;" farming prospects; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1849 Poinsett, J[oel] R[oberts]. White House, [Peedee, S. C] Jan. 8 To Martin Van Buren, Lindenwald. Crops and farming operations; the elections; prospects of the French Republic; improvement of transpor- tation; the California mania; letters from adven- turers; personal and family news; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1849 Shaken, Richard R. Georgetown, D. C. To Martin Van ^^^- 10 Buren, [Kanderhook]. Asking for the payment of Van Buren's supscription to the Jackson mon- ument; the progress of the work; the Administra- tion's fear of Van Buren; the election; prospects of the Free-soil party; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. (Receipt inclosed). 1849 Tilden, Dan. R. Akron, O. To Martin Van Buren, Kin- ^^^- ^^ derhook. Transmitting a resolution adopted by the Free Democracy of Ohio at their State con- vention, Columbus, [Dec] 28. A. L. S. 1 p. (Resolution inclosed. Copy. 1 p.) PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUEEN 603 849 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring. To [Martin J'*^N. 17 Van Buren, Kinderhook]. Calhoun's "new crisis;" opinions of members of Congress in re- gard to it; Van Buren's letter; the dullness of Congressional proceedings; etc.; inclosing a clipping from the Baltimore Sun reporting the Southern caucus, [Jan. 15]. A. L. S. 4 p. 849 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To Mar- Jan. 27 tin Van Buren, Kinderhook. The "Calhoun movement;" Polk's political blundering; Ber- rien's substitute bill; Taylor, and Free-soil pros- pects; Benton's political situation and pros- pects; his present activity; Clay, Crittenden, and Kentucky politics; personal news and mes- sages; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 849 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To [Dan. E. Tilden, Jan. 29 Akron, O.] Acknowledging resolutions of the Free Democracy of Ohio. A. Df. 2 p. (With: Tilden to Van Buren, 1849, Jan. 13). 849 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To [Mar- Feb. 3 tin Van Buren, Kinderhook]. An attack of the "Taylor" grip; congressional politics; the pub- lic printing; as to giving up the Globe altogether; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 849 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.], To [Mar- Fbb. 11 tin Van Buren, Kinderhook]. The political in- terregnum; inauguration festivities; the public printing; the Administration organ; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 849 The Daily Wisconsin. [Milwaukee]. Editorials: [1] Feb. 15 " Newspaper ..changes" ( Washington Glohe, etc.) ; [2] "Degeneracy of Southern politicians." Clip- ping. 849 Collins, W[ilham]. House of Representatives, [Washing- Fbb. 16 ton]. To John Fine, [Ogdensburg, N. Y.] The judicial system of Iowa and of Wisconsin; Chan- cellor Walworth and the Mexican Claims Com- mission; Douglas's bill; the Proviso question; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. (Inclosed are additional notes, partly in the hand of Smith Van Buren, on the judicial systems of the other states and of England. 4 p.) 604 LIBBAKY OF CONGRESS 1849 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To [Mar- Feb. 17 tin Van Buren, Kinderhook]. Relations be- tween A[llen] of Ohio and Benton; Douglas, the " anti-Calhounites of the South," and the Cali- fomian question; the relations of the Jackson Democrats with the Administration and with the Whigs; Calhoun, Eitchie, and the Democ- racy of the Union; Crittenden and a cabinet place; McLean and the Ohio senatorship; "Tom" Ewing and the Supreme Bench; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1849 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To [Mar- Feb. 24 tin Van Buren, Kinderhook]. Allen and his legislative constituency in Ohio; his views on political conditions and on Chase's politics; the debate on the diplomatic appropriation bill; the attitude of Walker of Wisconsin; Dix's plan for a "perfect" territorial bill; Northern opportu- nity and awakening; Benton's, apathy; Taylor and office-seekers; the Cabinet; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1849 Peirce, Oliver B. New York. To M[artin] Van Buren, Feb. 27 [Banderhook]. Sending a manuscript for criti- cism; asking a history of the fight with the United States Bank and of the sub-treasury; the Crises; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1849 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To Mar- Mar. 4 tin Van Buren, Kinderhook. The Cabinet; Botts, Clay, and the old and new Whigs; a Demo- cratic Congressional caucus and their protest to Ritchie against the course of the organ; Ritchie's defiance contrasted with Blair's giving up the. (rZo6e at Polk's wish in 1845; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1849 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To [Mar- M-*^!^- 5 tin Van Buren, Kinderhook]. Taylor's submis- sion to Clayton and the Cabinet; the Free Democracy's defeat of the Southern California "rider" to the House appropriation bill; [Ed- ward A.] Hannegan's appointment as minister to Prussia; Webster's disappointment; the degra- dation of Polk and his coadjutors; the tempo- rary retention of the outgoing Cabinet; Ritchie's attitude; Judge Niles's views; etc. A.L, S. 4 p. PAPERS OF MAETIN VAN BUEEN 605 [1849] Haywood, Will[iaml H[enry]. Raleigh, N. C. To Martin Mar. 11 Van Buren, Kinderhook. Asking for some Kin- derhook fruit-trees; his own retirement from politics; California, and Union sentiment in North Carolina; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1849 Blair, M[ontgomery]. St. Louis, [Mo.] To M[artin] Van Mar. 12 Buren, Lindenwald. Inclosing an address; Col. Benton's prospects; Missouri politics; A. L. S. 3 p. 1849 Gilpin, H[enry] D[ilwood]. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Mak. 28 Buren, [Kinderhook]. Personal and family mat- ters; the political cahn in Washington; impres- sions of President Taylor; the Cabinet; the Administration, and Walker's California scheme; Calhoun's loss of Southern leadership; Southern irresolution; Smith Van Buren' s movements; etc. ; sending a pamphlet on farming. A. L. S. 4 p. 1849 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To Mar- Mar. 30 tin Van Buren, Lindenwald. Smith Van Buren's plans; rebuilding at Lindenwald; an invitation to Silver Spring; Capon's edition of Jefferson's papers and his proposed history of the Demo- cratic party; negotiations for the transfer of the Union; Frank Blair's dif&culties at St. Louis; Prefontaine; a hymn-book from Mrs. Martin; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. 1849 Van Buren, M[artin]. Lindenwald. To G[orham] A. Apr. 9 Worth, [New York]. On a draft in favor of Thomas Ritchie and collection of the Ohio divi- dends; discontinuance of the Bichmond Enquirer; the settlement of Lindenwald upon Smith [Thompson] Van Buren on condition of making it his permanent residence; Smith's alterations in the house; the pleasures of farming; personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1849 Van Buren, M[artin]. Lindenwald. To G[orham] A. Apr. 15 W[orth, New York]. Invitation to Lindenwald. A. L. S. 1 p. 1849 Topp, Robertson, and others. Memphis, Tenn. To Mar- May4 tin Van Buren, Albany, [forwarded to Kinder- *hook]. Invitation to a convention at Memphis on July 4, to forward the project of constructing a railroad from the Mississippi Valley to the Pacific. Copy. 1 p. 606 LIBRAEY OF CONGEESS 1849 Blair, M[ontgomery]. Portsmouth, N. H. To M[artin] May 12 Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Benton's political program and prospects; personal news and mes- sages; etc.; inclosing part of the evidence against Pickering, charged with shooting at Frank Blair. A. L. S. 4 p. [1849 Van Bnren, M[artin]. Lindenwald. To G[orham] A. May 17] Worth, New York. Invitation to Lindenwald; alterations there; Worth's change of residence; country delights; personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1849 Haywood, Wm[iam] H[enry], Jr. Raleigh, N. C. To May 30 M[artin] Van Buren, Lindenwald. Thanks for fruit-trees; Col. Benton's fight in Missouri; the Cahfomian question; the attitude of the Admin- istration, the North, the Southern people, and the politicians; Clay; Ritchie; etc. A.L.S. 5p. 1849 y^ Dix,JohnA[dams]. Portchester, [N. Y.] To Martin Van June 9 Buren,, [Kinderhook]. Inclosing an old BeraM cUpping reporting Clayton's amendment, in the Senate, Feb. 23, [1849], to Walker's California amendment to the civil and diplomatic appro- priation bill; Northern senators' recreancy; party disunion in New York; the glozing of the Canal Bank fraud; personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 8 p. (Chpping appended). 1849 Clayton, John M[iddleton]. Department of State, June 9 Washington. To Edward Hurst, Philadelphia. Refusing an application [June] 7, for a passport for Henry Hambleton, a colored man. News- paper chpping. (With: O'Sullivan to Van Bu- ren, 1849, July 25). 1849 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To [Mar- JuNE 10 tm Van Buren, Kmderhook]. The Administra- tion's lack of principle and play for favor; "Salt Boiler" Ewing; Walker's Free-soil views; Frank Blair's political activity in Missouri; the cholera; Pickering's acquittal of the assassination charge and subsequent prosecution by his associates; Benton's political prospects* Tom Marshall and R. J. Breckenridge's move for emancipation in Kentucky; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. PAPERS OP MARTIN VAN BUREN 607 1849 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] ToM[ar- JuNB 11 tin] Van Buren, Lindenwald. Disappointment in Benton's speech; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. "Con- fidential." 1849 Oilpin, H[enry] D[ilwood]. Washington. To Martin Van June 13 Buren, Lindenwald. Smith Van Buren's altera- tions in the house at Lindenwald; the Administra- tion's growing weakness; Clayton and Ewing's ascendency over President Taylor; the European revolution [of 1848]; the Farmer's Encyclopedia; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1849 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To [Robertson Topp June 20 and others, Memphis, Tenn.] Answering their invitation to the Memphis Pacific Eailroad Con- vention, July 4. A. Df. 14 p. (With: Topp and others to Van Buren, 1849, May 4). 1849 Eemble, Gouv[emeur]. Cold Spring, [Putnam'Co., N. Y.] June 22 To Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook. A visit to Cold Spring; the dishonorable removal of Flagg ^ from the [Board of Directors] of the [Hudson River Rail Road Company] ; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1849 Saratoga Whig. Saratoga, [N. Y.] Editorial: "Gen, July 6 Scott and the Canadas," including a letter of Winfield Scott, 1849, June 29. Clipping. (With: Hamilton to Van Buren, 1849, July 9) . 1849 Hamilton, John C. Saratoga Springs, [N.Y.] To [Martin JvLY 9 Van Buren, Kinderhook]. Sending Gen. Scott'3 letter, June 29, 1849, on Canadian annexation. A. L. S. 2 p. 1849 Flagg, A[zariah] C[utting]. New York. To M[artin] Van July 9 Buren, [Kinderhook]. On his own exposition in regard to the Hudson River Railroad and his con- ^ nection therewith; pohtical conditions in New York; criticism of Benton's speech; Smith Van Buren's removal to Lindenwald; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1849 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To [John C. Hamil- JuLT 13 ton, Saratoga, N. Y.] On Canadian annexation. A. Df. 4 p. (With: Hamilton to Van Buren, 1849, July 9). 1849 Duflfy, Edward. St. Louis, Mo. To M[artin] Van Buren, July 18 Lindenwald. Sending an article from the [Re- veille], Nov. 17, 1848, on the "Approach of cholera." A. L. S. 2 p. (including a copy). 608 LIBKAEY OF CONGKESS 1849 Duffy, Edward. St. Louis, Mo. To Martin Van Buren, July 19 Lindenwald. On a "prophylactic" to prevent cholera. A. L. S. 4 p. 1849 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring. To M[artin] July 20 Van Buren, Lindenwald. Van Buren's letters to Gen. Jackson ready for delivery at the first safe opportunity; Kendall's retention of the Jackson papers in his hands; anti-extension-of-slavery sentiment in North CaroHna; pleasures and prof- its of farming; family news; Smith Van Buren's prospects; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1849 O'SuUivan, J[ohn] L. New York. To M[artin] Van Bu- Jtjly25 ren, [Kinderhook]. Asking information for [John] Bigelow's use as to the principles and prac- tice of the Government in reference to passports to colored persons ; inclosing Secretary Clayton's reply, June 9, 1849, to Edward Hurst's appHca- tion for such a passport. A. L. S. 1 p. 1849 [Ritchie, Thomas. Washington]. Editorial in regard to July 28 his own pohtical relations with Martin Van Buren ; replying to a comment in the New York Evening Post on Ritchie's impressions of John Van Bu- ren's Cleveland speech. Copy. 3 p. 1849 leavitt, Joshua. New York. Circular in favor of cheap ■A-UG. 1 postage; the failure of the cheap postage bill at the last session of Congress. Printed. 3 p. (With: Leavitt to Van Buren, 1849, Dec. 27). 1849 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To [Mar- ^^'^- 8 tin Van Buren, Kinderhook]. Benton's war in Missouri; his speeches at Lexington and at Jef- ferson City; "Salt Boiler" Ewing a tenant of the Blair house in Washington; Ewing and Doug- las's quarrel; Eitchie and his partner; Judge Woodbury's oration at Polk's funeral; the im- pending downfall of "Hunkerism;" personal news and messages ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. . 1849 Clay, H[enry]. Saratoga, [N. Y.] To M[artin] Van Bu- ^^'^- ^ ren, [Brattleboro, Vt.] Accepting an invitation, [Aug.] 4, to visit Lindenwald. A. L. S. 1 p. 1849 Clyde, George C. Claverack, [N. Y.] To Martin Van ^^°- ^° Buren, Brattleborough, Vt. Notification of Van Buren's nomination as a delegate from the North- PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 609 Clyde, George C. — Continued. ern Assembly District of [Hudson] Co. to the Rome Convention, [Aug.] 15. A. L. S. 1 p. (A note from J. P. Beekman appended). 1849 [Van Buren, Martin]. Brattleboro, Vt. To [George C. Aug. 11 Clyde, Claverack, N. Y.] Declining the nomina- tion as a delegate to the Rome Convention. A. Df. 5 p. (With: Clyde to Van Buren, 1849, Aug. 10). 1849 Chambers, A. B., and others. St. Louis, Mo. Circular Aug. 28 invitation to a national convention, Oct. 16; accompanying a circular address of the people of St. Louis (L. M. Kennett, and others, com- mittee). Printed. 1 p. (With: Kennett to Van Buren, same date). [1849 Kennett, L[uther] M., and others. [St. Louis, Mo.] "The Aug. 28] people of St. Louis to the people of the United States." Printed. 1 p. (With: Kennett to Van Buren, same date). 1849 Kennett, L[uther] M. St. Louis, Mo. To Martin Van Aug. 28 Buren, Lindenwald. Sending the circular invita- tion and address noted above. A. L. S. 1 p. (On a blank page of the circular) . 1849 Eandall, Henry S. Cortland Village, New York. To Sept. 17 ^ Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook. Explaining his ^ action at the Utica Convention in connection with the nomination for secretary of state ; John Van Buren's opposition; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1849 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To [Mar- Sept. 30 tin Van Buren, Kinderhook]. The delivery of Van Buren's letter to Calderon; Martin Van Bu- ren, Jr.'s health; party union in New York, and Ritchie's views; Burke and Free-soilism; the impending absorption of the Argus by the Atlas; [Capon's] " Leaves from an unpublished history" in the Union; Benton's war in Missouri; crop prospects; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1849 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To Mar- OcT. 16 tin Van Buren, Jr., [Brattleboro, Vt. ?] Hope for his complete recovery; "the late surrender of the Hunkers;" the President and Demo- 40803°— 10 39 610 LIBEAKY OF CONGRESS Blair, F[rancis] P[reston] — Continued. cratic "treachery;" a visit to the Baltimore cattle-fair; his own withdrawal from the Globe; estimate of his fortune; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1849 Van Buren, M[artin]. Lindenwald. To G[orham] A. Oct. 31 Worth, New York. Eeproach for a delayed visit and failure to send a copy of a book said to have been lately pubHshed by Worth; his own plan to spend the winter in New York; personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1849 Graham, Peter. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Nov. 7 [Kinderhook]. Sending a hat. A. L. S. 1 p. [1849] Van Buren, John. Boston. "... Speech ... at Fan- Nov. 8 euil Hall, in Boston ..." Pamphlet. 8 p. {New York Evening Post Extra, [1848, Nov. — ]). 1849 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To Mar- Nov. 11 tin Van Buren, Kinderhook. A hunt at Mt. Vernon; the present condition of the estate; the Jackson papers delivered by Kendall; his own desire forVanBuren's recollections of the Jackson administration ; Taney' s promised reminiscences ; Kendall's history; Benton's war in Missouri; Gil- let's plans and possibilities; relations with John Van Buren; Martin Van Buren, Jr.'s movements; Smith Van Buren's trouble; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1849 Van Bnren, M[artin]. Lindenwald. To B[enjamin]F[rank- Nov. 22 lin] Butler, [New York]. The break in their cor- respondence due only to lack of subjects of inter- est; etc. A. Df. 3 p. 1849 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To James Nov. 22 Buchanan, Wheatland, near Lancaster, Pa. A history of the estrangement growing out of Bu- chanan's connection with the Polk administra- tion; his own concurrence with Buchanan's wish to renew their friendship; sympathy for Bu- chanan in his domestic affliction, etc. Copy. 3 p. (Printed: Moore, Worlcs of James Buchanan, 7/77,365-7). 1849 Butler, B[enjamin] F[ranklui]. New York. To Martin Nov. 26 Van Buren, Lindenwald. On the lapse of corre- spondence; his own hope of personal intercourse in the near future; [Harriet] Butler's engage- ment; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 611 1849 Buchanan, James. Wheatland, [Pa]. To Francis P[res- Nov. 27 ton] Blair, [Silver Spring, Md.] Pleasure at the renewal of their former friendship; explanation of his own and Polk's conduct, especially in rela- tion to Benton's lieutenant-generalship; his re- lation to Van Buren and the Baltimore Conven- tion of 1844; etc. Copy. 2p. (Printed ; Moore, Works of James Bucfuinan, VII 1, 367-8) . 1849 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To M[ar- Dec. 3-4 tin] Van Buren, Kinderhook. The pohcy of the Free Democracy; House politics and the speak- ership; Benton's prospects in Missouri; post- office espionage; Buchanan and the Convention of 1844; etc.; sending the correspondence of reconciliation with Buchanan. A. L. S. 3 p. 1849 Niles, J[ohn] M[ilton]. Hartford, Ct. To [Martin Van Dec. 7 Buren, Kinderhook]. Clay's visit to Linden- wald; his own inability to accept Van Buren' s invitation; Mrs. Niles' sill-health; John Van Bu- ren as lawyer and as politician ; his Boston speech, [Nov. 8]; his own reasons for not going into jour- nalism as a profession; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1849 leavitt, Joshua. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Dec. 27 [Kinderhook]. Sending a circular, Aug. 1, 1849, on cheap postage; the growth of the Free-soil principle in Congress; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. [184-1] [Van Buren, Martin. Kinderhook]. Notes on the Liv- ingston grant. Draft. 113 p. 1850 Gilpin, H[enry] D[ilwood]. Washington. To Martin Van Jan. 27 Buren, New York. Changes in the Washington circle of friends; Buchanan, the slavery question, and the presidency; Benton's political position and hopes; the insignificance of the Administra- tion; the failing powers of Clay, Calhoun, and Webster; invitation to visit Philadelphia; im- provements at Linden wald ; friendly messages to Smith and John Van Buren; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1850 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To [Mar- Jan. 29 tin Van Buren, New York]. Senate news; Bu- chanan's and Cass's political schemes; Clay's promised speech ; Southern aggression and North- em tameness; the coming battle on the organi- zation and admission of the new Western acqui- 612 LIBEAEY OF CONGBESS Blair, F[rancis] P[reston] — Continued. sitions; a report of John Van Buren's marriage; an invitation for Martin Van Buren, Jr.; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1850 Hamilton, John C[hurch]. New York. To Martin Van Feb. 20 Buren, [Kinderhook ?] Asking the details of con- versations with Jefferson and Talleyrand in re- gard to Alexander Hamilton and the date of Van Buren's message on the neutral policy of the United States. A. L. S. 1 p. 1850 Hampden [Jabez Delano Hammond]. Cherry Valley, Mar. 20 [N. Y.] To Daniel Webster, [Washington]. Webster's political career, etc.; an answer to Webster's recent speech in the Senate [Mar. 7, 1850], on Clay's compromise resolutions, [Jan. 25]. Cherry Valley, Gazette Office. Pamphlet. 8 p. 1850, Hager, Henry. North Blenheim, [Schoharie Co., N. Y.] Mar. 23 To Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook. Introduc- ing the writer's grandson; personal matters; friendly wishes. A. L. S. 1 p. 1850 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To [Mar- Mae. 24 tin Van Buren, Kinderhook]. The Senate de- bate on California, etc.; overtures to Blair for the establishment of a new Democratic paper in Washington; his conditions of acceptance; Benton; Calhoun's ill-health and^alleged plans; Buchanan's constraint of manner; his reputed connection with the Union; Clay; Mrs. Martin's visit; Ritchie and Burke's reported breach; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. 1850 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To Mar- ^■*^»- 26 tin Van Buren, Kinderhook. Calhoun's illness and mental activity; the counter-movement of Bayley, Foote, etc.; the correspondence between Benton and Walker of New Orleans, now pro- prietor of the St. Louis Union; the public print- ing; an invitation for Martin Van Buren, Jr.; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1860 Van Buren, M[artin]. Lindenwald. To G[orham] A. Apr. 25 Worth, [New York]. On Mr. Taylor as a pos- sible purchaser of [Joel Roberts] Poinsett's col- lection of paintings; Kemble's views on the char- acter of the collection; Hunter's gallery; May dividends; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUEEN 613 1860 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To [Mar- Apr. 27 tin Van Buren, Kinderhook]. The late Spring; Martin Van Buren, Jr.'s delayed visit; the pub- lic printing; the need of a new Democratic paper with a young editor; the Benton-Foote difficulty; Fremont's wealth; James Blair's achievements in California; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1850 Haywood, W[miam] H[enry], Jr. Raleigh, N. C. To May? [Francis Preston Blair, Silver Spring]. Miss Haywood's visit deferred on account of her grandmother's death; Benton and Foote's dif- ficulty; the South, Northern politicians, and slavery in the District of Columbia; the South- em mistake in connecting California and the territorial bill; its effect upon Taylor; Southern political ingratitude; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. 1850 V[an] B[uren], M[artin], Jr. [Silver Spring, Md.] To Mat 21 M[artin] V[an] B[uren, Kinderhook]. On Sould's and Clay's speeches in the Senate today; Ben- ton; affairs at Silver Spring; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1860 Van Buren, M[artin], Jr. [Silver Spring, Md.] To M[ar- May 27 tin] Van Buren, Lindenwald. Col. Fremont and certain letters of introduction; [Benton's] pro- gram on the Compromise question; Clay's speech; a message from Gen. Hamilton; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1860 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.], Washing- Jult15-[16] ton. To Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook. The "Onanibus bill"; the effect of Taylor's death upon its chances ; the Clay-Webster-Fillmore tri- umvirate; Lieut. Maury's report and Southern plans of expansion; Benton's amendments and speech; Clay's overthrow; secession certain; family news; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. 1860 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Washington. To M[artin] July 20 Van Buren, Kinderhook. The new Cabinet; the Omnibus bill; the certainty of its defeat; Hous- ton, Texas, and Southern secession; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1860 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To [Mar- AuQ. 1-3 tin Van Buren, Kinderhook]. Clay, Foote, Hous- ton, Rusk, "the doughfaces", and the break- down of the Omnibus bill; Benton's improve- 614 LIBEAKY OP CONGEESS Blair, F[rancis] P[reston] — Continued. ment in oratory; his prospects in Missouri; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1850 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To M[ar- AuQ. 3 tin] Van Buren, Kinderhook. Clay's "postmor- tem examination" of the dead Omnibus bill; his denunciation of Dawson and Pearce; the tariff; the adjustment of the pretensions of Texas; the Disunionists; family and personal news; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1850 Van Buren, M[artin]. Lindenwald. To G[orham] A. Aug. 9 Worth, New York. Authorizing a draft by Mar- tin Van Buren, Jr.; reminder of a promised visit; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. [1850 [Van Buren, Martin. Weybridge, Vt.] Address at the Aug. 27] completion of the monument to Silas Wright, at Weybridge, Vt. A. Df. 13 p. 1860 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To [Mar- Sbpt. 20 tin Van Buren, Kinderhook]. His summer trip; a lost cloak; the Ritchie-Rives correspondence in the Globe; the pubHc printing; political gossip; personal news and messages ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1850 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To Mar- Sbpt. 27 tin Van Buren, Kinderhook. The Wright monu- ment; Ritchie and the public printing; the cor- ruption of the Hunkers; personal news and mes- sages; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1850 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring. To Martin Van Sept. 30 Buren, Kinderhook. The outcome of the public printing and Omnibus bill intrigues; Rives and the Congressional Globe; Fremont and Frank Blair's difficulty; Foote's indiscretion; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1850 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To Mar- OcT. 14 tin Van Buren, Kinderhook. Col. Fremont to return to Washington after escorting his wife and Mrs. James Blair to Cahfornia; John Van Buren, the New York Democracy, and the next presidential nomination; brandy-peaches- sent by Mrs. Blair to Van Buren; wheat from Gen. Harman; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. PAPERS OF MAKTIIJf VAN BUKEN 615 1840 Van Buren, M[artin]. Lindenwald. To G[orham] A. [i.e. 1850?] Worth, New York. On the present state of Oct. 30 politics; approving Worth's course "of inaction if not indifference;" invitation to Lindenwald; personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1860 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, Md. To M[ar- Nov. 12 tin] Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. The New York elections; Benton's prospects in Missouri; rela- tions between Rives and Ritchie; the rumored plans of the Southern Disunionists; next Sum- mer's fishing party; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1850 Blair, F[rancis] P[restoh]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To Mar- Nov. 18 tin Van Buren, [New York?] His dehvery to Gren. Dix of the Van Buren letters selected from the Jackson papers; the desirability of Van Bu- ren's writing a history of the Jackson and Van Buren administrations; the fortunes of the lost cloak and an adventure of the new; the wheat from Gen. Harman; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1860 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To Mar- Dec. 26 tin Van Buren, Kinderhook. Pleasant recol- lection of last summer's intercourse with Van Buren; his gout; Clay's triumph over Scott, the President, and the Cabinet at Jenny Lind's con- cert; Clay's invitation from Jenny Lind; his and Crittenden's attitude toward the Kentucky con- troversy over the judiciary; Rives's expos6 of Ritchie; personal news and messages; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1860 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To [Mar- Dec. 30 tin Van Buren, Kinderhook]. Rives's expos6 of Ritchie; the authorized pubhcation of some of Jackson's papers ; plans of the Omnibus men to form a Union party; personal news and mes- sages; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. [1850?] Eandall, Henry S[tephens]. Cortland Village, N. Y. To [Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook]. Asking for suggestions as to the treatment of Revolutionary statesmen, especially Jefferson. L. S. 8 p. (Incomplete) . [1850?] [Butler, Benjamin Franklin. New York?] Notes on "Mr. Webster's debut in Congress," and pro- ceedings in Massachusetts; President Madison's 616 LIBRARY OP CONGRESS Butler, Benjamin — Continued. message to Congress, May 24, 1813; Webster's speech and resolutions on the French decrees, in the House, June 10, 1813, and the National In- telligencer article on the resolutions, June 24, [1813]; Gov. Strong's speech to the Massachusetts Legislature, May 28, 1813; Massachusetts Senate resolutions, June 15, 1813. A. D. and copy. (Basis of a communication to Webster after Mar. 7, 1850 ?) [c. 1860] [Butler, Benjamin Franklin. New York? Fragment of a speech on "the [Clay-Webster-Fillmore] Tri- umvirate." A. Df. 3 p. [c. 1850?] [Van Buren, Martin. Kinderhook?] Statement in regard to the terms, etc., of his purchase, in company with Enos T. and George B. Throop, and others, of Auburn property, being part of the testimony filed with a cross-bill by his assignees, Abraham and John Van Buren, to secure their interest in the property as against a mortgage. A. Df. 5 p. 1851 Burwell, D[udley]. Albany. To John Van Buren, [New J-*^N. 4 York]. On a proposed bill for the protection of free negroes from arrest and enslavement on ex parte evidence; the conspiracy of Brady, Croswell, etc., against Democratic union; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1851 V[aii] B[uren], J[ohn. New York]. To [Martin Van Bu- Jan. 20 ren, Kinderhook]. His " adventures at Tam- many Hall" at a dance; committed to Selden; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1851 Johnson, B. P. New York State Agricultural Rooms, Al- ■^^^•22 bany. To [Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook]. Notification of Van Buren' s election as a delegate of the Society at the Industrial Exhibition, Lon- don, May, [1851]. A. L. S. 1 p. 1851 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To [Mar- ^^^- 22 tin Van Buren, Kinderhook]. Benton's defeat; Rives's prospects against Ritchie, etc.; Ritchie, his associates, would-be supplanters, and corrup- tion; family news; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1851 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To [Mar- ^^^■^^ tin Van Buren, Kinderhook]. Despondency over Benton's defeat ; ideas of Preston King, Wil- PAPERS OP MARTIN VAN BUREN 617 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston] — Continued. mot, and Blair on the prospects of the Jackson Democracy; a proposal for the declaration of Benton as the next presidential candidate inde- pendently of a convention nomination; personal news and messages; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1851 [Van Buren, Martin. Lindenwald. To [B. P. Johnson, Jan. 27- Albany]. Declining the appointment as delegate to the Industrial Exhibition in London, [May, 1851]. A. Df. 2 p. (With: Johnson to Van Buren, 1851, Jan. 22). 1851 Eiley, James. Cincinnati, O. To Martin Van Buren, Jan. [Kinderhook]. Asking for the publication of a letter of Riley's of fourteen years back, making political predictions which have siuce been real- ized. A. L. S. 4 p. 1851 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. "Washington. To [Martin Van Feb. 6 Buren, Kinderhook]. Benton's refusal to be put up for the presidency; his memoir of his own times; his ideas as to the best course for the Jackson-Van Buren Democracy; Woodbury as the presidential nominee; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1851 Kemble, Gouv[erneur]. Cold Spring, [Putnam Co., N. Y.] Feb. 16 To M[artin] Van Buren, Kinderhook. Good feel- ing between Northern and Southern members of Congress; favorable impressions of the President, the Cabinet, and Washington social life; confu- sion in the Democratic party; Gen. Scott's posi- tion and hopes; his purpose to retire from the Foundry, May 1; Poinsett's iUness; his letter; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1851 Van Buren, Martin. Lindenwald. To [Francis Preston Feb. 24 Blair, Silver Spring, Md.] Reflections upon a project suggested by Blair. A. Df. 2 p. . Copy by Martin Van Buren, Jr. 3 p. 1851 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To [Mar- Feb. 25 tin Van Buren, Kinderhook]. Benton's illness; advice to Phelps of Missouri as to putting up Woodbury to counteract the Cass movement in Missouri; the rumored plans for aHouston-Marcy ticket; Blair's letter of refusal of the New York overtures looking to his nomination for the presi- dency; the effect of the intended South Carolina 618 LIBEAEY OF CONGKESS Blair, F[rancis] P[reston] — Continued. secession upon the presidential situation; the Stanley-Inge duel; Mrs. Blair's suggestion of the senatorship for Van Buren; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. 1851 King, Preston. Washington. To John Van Buren, [New Feb. 25 York]. Benton's refusal to become a presidential candidate; his literary and political plans; Wood- bury as a presidential possibility; the importance of the slavery issue; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1851 Wood, Bradford R. Albany. To John Van Buren, [New Feb. 25 York]. Fears for the safety of the Union ; the issue raised by Fillmore, Webster, and Clay; the necessities of the situation; Benton for president, John Van Buren for [vice-president?]; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1851 V[an] B[uren], J[ohn]. New York. To [Martin Van Buren, Mar. 4 Kinderhook] . Ob j ections to the presidential can- didates suggested; the program proper for New York; the State Central Committee; its functions; the State Convention and the choice of national convention delegates; a visit from Sumner; per- sonal and family matters; etc.; inclosures. A. L. S. 9 p. 1851 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To Mar- Mak. 10 tin Van Buren, Lindenwald. The public print- ing; Ritchie's inevitable downfall; Donelson's overtures to Rives for a newspaper partnership; the proposed Woodbury press at Washington; Corcoran's lien on Ritchie's press and its effect upon its inheritor; Blair and Rives's monument subscription; Frank Blair's view of Benton's nomination; a small-pox epidemic in Washing- ton; personal news and messages; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. (Inclosed is a newspaper clipping on Ben- ton's "Recreancy to Democracy.") 1851 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To [Mar- ^^^- 1^ tin Van Buren, Kinderhook]. Donelson's pur- chase of the Union; Blair's advice; the presi- dency ; the beauties of Silver Spring ; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. 1851 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To [John ^''^- "^ Van Buren, New York]. Arguments in favor of Woodbury as a "do-no-better" candidate; his own attitude toward office-holding; the condi- PAPEES OF MARTIN VAN BUKEN 619 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston] — Continued. tional sale of the Union to Donelson and Arm- strong; the public printing; etc. A. L. S. 7 p. 1861 Erving [i. e. Irving ?], Washington. New York. Receipt Apr. 1 to James Humphrey for papers. Copy. 1 p. 1861 Jenkins, John S. Sennett, Cayuga Co., N. Y. To M[ar- Apr. 13 tin] Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Sending for criticism the memoir of Van Buren forming part of the ' 'Lives of the Governors of New YorTcf inquiry as to Van Buren's present views in regard to the abolition of slavery in the District of Columbia; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. (Van Buren'a notes inclosed) . 1851 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To M[ar- Apr. 30 tin] Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. The charms of Silver Spring and the irksomeness of Washing- ton; Donelson's management of the Union; his ingratitude to Van Buren and to Gen. Jack- son; Eitchie's wire-working; the degeneration of government into a system of private specula- tion; personal news and messages; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. [[1851 [Van Bnren, Martin. Kinderhook]. Notes on Jenkins's Apr. ?] memoir in the Lives of the Governors of New York. A. Df. 8 p. (With: Jenkins to Van Buren, 1851, Apr. 13). 1861 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To M[ar- May 14 tin] Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Benton's plans for the political memoir of his own times; Ken- dall's retention of a part of the Jackson papers; his biography of Jackson; Donelson and the Union; his political views; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1851 Benton, Thomas H[art]. Washington. To [John Adams] May 15 Dix, New York. Plans and materials for a po- litical memoir; asking Dix to interview pub- lishers. Copy. 7 p. 1861 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Washington. To [Martin Van [June ?]5 Buren, Kinderhook]. Peaches tcf be sent by Monday's express; Gillet's report of a lobby fund for pushing claims; the desirability of John [Van Buren's] "cultivating" Gillet to learn "much of what is going on behind the scenes, from one who belongs to the Greenroom;" personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 620 LIBEAEY OF CONGEESS 1851 Benton, Thomas H[art]. Washington. To Pklartin Van June 16 Buren, Kinderhook]. The "Thirty Years His- tory" and other projects. A. L. S. 2 p. 1861 - Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To Mar- JuNE 17 tin Van Buren, Kinderhook. Sending a letter from Frank Blair in regard to [Woodbury's] can- didacy; real estate values, etc., in Washington and their indication as to the safety of the Union; South Carolina and secession; Benton's work; his and Donelson's views of the Buffalo conven- tion [1848]; Woodbury's campaign; Fillmore, Scott, Crittenden, and the succession; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1851 Benton, Thomas H[art]. Washington. To Martin Van June 30 Buren, Lindenwald. Sending for criticism the introductory part of the [Thirty Years' View]; the object of the work; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. [1851 Connecticut Assembly. Joint Committee on Federal Ke- JuLY 1?] lations. Minority report [ ? drafted by Gid- eon Welles]. Newspaper clipping. 1 column. (With: Welles to Van Buren, 1851, July 23.) 1851 Benton, Thomas H[art]. Washington. To [Martin Van July 14 Buren, Kinderhook]. Sending an installment of the [ Thirty Years' View] to be sent on after criti- cism to Dix and Butler; proof from Stuart sus- taining Benton's view of the Texas treaty of 1844; Lamartine's treatment of the Girondists, Carlyle's of Cromwell and the Puritans; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1851 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To [Thomas Hart July 17 Benton, Washington]. Comments on Benton's introduction to the [Thirty Years' View]; im- pressment; the Bank of the United States; etc. A. Df. 13 p. 1851 Welles, Gideon. Hartford, [Ct.] To Martin Van Buren, July 23 [Kinderhook]. Sending a copy of resolutions introduced in the Connecticut Senate, drafted by Welles, on the fugitive slave law and the consti- tutional powers of the Federal Government; present political conditions and tendencies; Jef- ferson's resolutions and Madison's report; a talk with Taney; Niles's travels; Van Buren's views desired; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 621 1851 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring. To M[artin] July 23 Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Plans for a fishing excursion among the Thousand Islands; family plans; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1861 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To [Gideon "Welles, July 31 Hartford, Conn.] Acknowledging resolutions on the fugitive slave law and Federal powers under the Constitution. A. Df. 6 p. 1851 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To Mar- Sbpt. 3 tin Van Buren, Kinderhook. Montgomery Blair's defeat; Benton's plans for saving Mis- souri; Blair's safe return; the deUghts of Silver Spring; fruit to be expressed to Kinderhook; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1851 Benton, Thomas H[art]. Washington. To [Martin Van Sept. 11 Buren, Kinderhook]. Asking for the letter writ- ten by him to Van Buren after the latter's re- jection as minister to England and for a notice of Silas Wright; the progress of the {Thirty Years' View}; Mrs. Benton's iU-health; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1851 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To [John Sept. 14 Van Buren, New York]. Regret at John Van Buren's absence from the Thousand Islands fish- ing party; Woodbury's death; Benton's objec- tions to Houston as a presidential nominee; points in favor of Butler of Kentucky; the Free- soil as the true Democratic party. A. L. S. 5 p. 1851 Jenkins, John S[tilwell]. Sennett, Cayuga Co., N. Y. Sept. 17 To [Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook]. Inquiry as to Van Buren's connection with two Van Buren immigrants to New Netherlands in the Gilded Otter; a revised edition of Jenkias's Lives of the Governors of New York recently sent to Van Buren; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1861 B[enton], T[homas] H[art]. Washington. To [Martin Sept. 20 Van Buren, Kinderhook]. The use of Benton'^ letter to Van Buren at London in the [Thirty Years' View]; his desire for an anecdote relative to Macon; progress of the work; plans for revi- sion; Mrs. Benton's condition; the notice of [SUas] Wright; etc.; sending a chapter on the removal of the Cherokees from Georgia. A. L. S. 3 p. 622 UBEAEY OF CONGRESS 1851 Benton, Thomas H[art]. Washington. To [Martin Van Sept. 25 Buren, Eanderhook]. Sending a chapter for criticism; a refutation of De Tocqueville to be included. A. L. S. 2 p. 1851 Benton, Thomas H[art]. Washington. To [Martin Van Sept. 28 Buren, Kinderhook]. Sending another chapter; De Tocqueville's errors; Chnton's remarks on giving the casting vote against the Bank of the United States charter in 1811; Benton's at- tempted battle with Leigh on the Supreme Court's decision on the Bank's constitutionality; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1851 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To John Sept. 28 Van Buren, New York. Objections to his politi- cal program; Martin Van Buren's advice neces- sary; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1851 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Sprmg, [Md.] To [Mar- OcT. 12 tin Van Buren, Sharon Springs, N. Y.] Invita- tion to Silver Spring for the benefit of the gout alid erysipelas; pohtical "sharpshooting" with John Van Buren; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1851 B[enton, Thomas Hart. Washington]. To [Martin] Van Oct. 13 Buren, [Sharon Springs, New York]. Sending manuscript for criticism; plans. A. L. S. 2 p. 1851 Benton, Thomas H[art]. Washington. To [Martin Van Oct. 22 Buren, Kinderhook?] The "West India arti- cle"; the combination against Van Buren; the cause and pretexts of the present disaffection to the Union; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1851 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To John C[hurch] Oct. 28 Hamilton, [New York]. Conversations with Jef- ferson during a visit to MonticeUo, in 1824, and with Talleyrand in London, 1831-2, in regard to Alexander Hamilton; a quotation from a letter of Jefferson, [1824, July 29], on Hamilton's views 'of government. A. Df. 7 p. (With: Hamilton to Van Buren, 1850, Feb. 20; see also: Ford, Works of Jefferson, XII, 370). 1851 Van Buren, M[artin]. Lindenwald. To G[orham] A. Nov. 1 Worth, [New York]. Thanks for Cincinnati reso- lutions; personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1851 Benton, Thomas H[art]. Washmgton. To [John Adams] Nov. 4 Dix, New York. Butler the only chance; move- ments in his favor; Jackson's " reply to Calhoun's PAPEES OF MARTIN VAN BUEEN 623 Benton, Thomas H[art] — Continued. pamphlet of twenty years ago;" off for St. Louis to-morrow; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1851 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Kd.] To M[ar- Nov. 24 tin] Van Buren, Kinderhook. A false alarm as to Montgomery Blair's health; Butler's candi- dacy; precautions against post-office spies' tam- pering with the correspondence; Van Buren's gout and erysipelas; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1851 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To [Mar- Dec. 11 tin Van Buren, Eanderhook]. An attack of fe- ver; Clay's personal feehng toward Van Buren and Blair: his past and present political views; his ill-health; the mysterious leaking-out of the contents of a letter from John Van Buren; Hous- ton and his leopard-skin waistcoat; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1861 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To Mar- Dec. 21 tin Van Buren, Eanderhook. Clay's expectation of death; Benton's feehng toward him and Cal- houn; apprehensions of the Government organ as to Butler's nomination; newspaper specula- tions as to the pohtical aspects of the St. Law- rence fishing trip and Blair's journey to St. Louis; the Douglas-Cass-Buchanan combination; Burns and Welles's forecast as to New Hampshire's presidential nomination; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. 1852 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To Mar- Jan. 1-2 tin Van Buren, Eanderhook. New Year's greet- ings; the day in Washington; honors to Kossuth; the growing sentiment for Butler; the pubhc printing; the census; the need of "an honest inde- pendent Democratic organ at Washington"; war in the Jackson Democratic Association oyer the address to Kossuth; an estimate of Sumner; Duff Green's Telegraph for Douglas; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1852 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To [Mar- Jan. 9 tin Van Buren, Kinderhook]. Miscarriage of a letter of Van Buren's [to the Jackson Associa- tion]; the Association's dinner on Jan. 8; the toasts ; contrast with the Congress dinner, Jan. 7 ; Blair's "shot" at FiUmore in his remarks prefa- 624 LIBRARY OP CONGRESS Blair, F[rancis] P[reston] — Continued. tory to Kossuth's speech; snowy weather; Mrs. Blair's annual present to Van Buren; etc. A. L. S.' 3 p. 1852 Benton, Thomas H[art]. Washington. To Martin Van Jan. 11 Buren, Kinderhook. Fremont's pecuniary af- fairs; his own plan to work in Missouri against "intervention to prevent intervention" [in Hun- gary]; his own work and Fremont's; Clay's ap- proaching death; his gratification at Benton's treatment of the election of 1825; his own sugges- tion for a letter from Van Buren to Clay; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. (Postscript by F. P. Blair in regard to a portion of this letter sent to Clay. A. N. S.) 1852 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To [Mar- Jan. 11 tin Van Buren, Kinderhook]. Speculation as to the fate of Van Buren's lost letter to the Jackson Association; the attack of the "Ritchie and Donelson crew" on Blair's address to Kossuth; Wallack's attack on Blair and Van Buren at the dinner on the 8th; Benton's return trip from St. Louis; Fremont's mine sale; Benton and Clay; Clay's report of his interview with Kossuth, es- pecially on the proposed intervention; Blair's view; the Southern press on Blair; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1852 V[an] B[nren], M[artin]. Lindenwald. To PFrancis Pres- Jan. 16 ton Blair, Silver Spring, Md.] Sending a letter from Col. Benton [Jan. 11, 1852] "to be shown in confidence to Mr. Clay" with a view to com- pleting their reconciliation. Copy. 2 p. (In- dorsed with a note of Blair's as to cutting out certain parts of the original and of Benton's. A. N. S.) 1852 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To Mar- Jan. 18 tin Van Buren, Kinderhook. Speculation as to the fate of Van Buren's lost letter to the Jack- son Association; the mutilation of Blair's address introductory to that of Kossuth, as printed in the Union; Donelson's public printing intrigues; Van Buren and his sons' opinion desired as to the feasibiUty of Montgomery Blair's establish- PAPEKS OF MARTIN VAN BUEEN 625 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston] — Continued. ment of a newspaper in Washington; Butler's prospects in New England; snow; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1862 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To ^^^- 22 H[enry] Clay, [Washington]. Sending letters from Van Buren [to Blair, Jan. 16, 1852], and Benton [to Van Buren, Jan. 11, 1852]. A. L. S. Ip. 1852 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. - Silver Spring, [Md.] To John J^N. 23 Van Buren, New York. The resolutions of the Kentucky [State Convention, Jan. 8, 1852]; But- ler's and other presidential candidates' views; Northern reluctance to assert Northern prin- ciples; poHtical corruption in high places; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1852 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver.Spring, [Md.] To [John Jan. 23 Van Buren, New York]. A conversation with [i- «• 24] [John C] Breckinridge and Preston King on But- ler and the Kentucky resolutions ; distrust of the Union's statement as to Butler's approval of the resolutions; Benton's idea of the best policy of the party; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1852 Flagg, A[zariah] C[utting]. New York. To [Martin Van Jan. 26 Buren, Kinderhook]. The "classification of the [New York] delegates" to the [National Conven- tion] as to presidential preferences; the schism between Marcy and the worst Hunkers; the best party policy; results of the state conventions in Ohio, Mississippi, and Kentucky; the relative importance of Ohio; a forecast; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1852 Beaumont, A[ndrew]. Wilkes Barre, [Pa.] To Martin Van Jan. 30 Buren, Kinderhook. Buchanan's character; his political associates and activity; H. B. Wright's candidacy for Congress; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. 1852 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To [Mar- Feb. 4 tin Van Buren, Kinderhook]. Thanks for the "letter about the Clay despatch;" Clay's condi- tion; Benton's "violent set against Kossuth;" Blair's views on European politics and American intervention; the abandonment of his Washing- ton scheme for Montgomery Blair; Jephthah 40803°— 10 40 626 LIBEAEY OF CONGRESS Blair, F[rancis] P[reston] — Continued. Dudley, James Guthrie, and the significance of the Kentucky nomination of Butler; disbelief of Donelson's assertion as to Butler's indorsement of the Kentucky resolutions; Van Buren's lost letter to [the Jackson Association]; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1852 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To [John Feb. 18 Van Buren, New York]. Inclosing a letter to- day received from Gen. Butler; the relation of McCalla, [John W.] Stevenson, [James] Guthrie, [Henry C] Harris, [John W.] Tibbatts, Charles A. Wickliffe, Robert Wickliile, Harvey of Louis- ville, etc., to the Kentucky resolutions and But- ler's nomination; a letter from T[homas] P[at- rick] Moore on the nomination; his own willing- ness to follow the Free-soilers; etc. A. L. S. 4 p.* 1852 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To M[ar- ^^^- 22 tin] Van Buren, Litidenwald. His obligations to Van Buren; the letter from Gen. Butler sent to John Van Buren; Butler's attitude toward slavery; the action of [Thomas Patrick] Moore and others in forcing Butler to extremities; his own abandonment of president - making; Scott's views as to the presidency; Webster's prospects; Benton, Douglas, and Kossuth; press changes and contests; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1852 Blair, James. San Francisco. To [Francis Preston Blair, ^^^- -^ Silver Spring]. The State Convention and dele- gates; F. F. V. influence in CaUfomia. Copy (extract) . 3 p. (Note of F. P. B. appended) . 1852 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To [John ^ Jan Buren, New York]. Protesting against his "Squeers" letter; explanation of Butler's action; his high character; the true policy of the party; Houston as a presidential possibility ; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. ^ M?R. 6 ^^*'''' ^^'l^!^''-lrL^fe^A°^]v..S\l^^^ Spring, [MdJ To Mar tm Van Buren, Kmderhook. John Van Buren's savage "Squeers" letter and Martin Van Buren's soothmg one on Blair's discomfiture with regard to Butler; [John Cabell] Breckinridge and his speech [in the House, Mar. 3, 1852], on Butler, PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 627 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston] — Continued. the Democratic Review, Douglas, and the presi- dency; the Union editorial on the speech; Ritchie's ingratitude to Footie; the St. Lawrence fishing trip; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1852 Beekman, J[ohn] P. Washington. To [Martin Van Bu- Mar. 9 ren, Kinderhook]. The strife of the presidential candidates; Blair's quandary; a dinner at Silver Spring; Donelson; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1852 Hammond, Jabez D[elano]. Cherry Valley, [N. Y.] To Mar. 29 Martin Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Suggestions for Van Buren's history of his own times; a re- view of Van Buren's political career; sending Hammond's letter to Daniel Webster, [1850, Mar. 20]; Clay's approaching death; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. 1862 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To M[ar- Apb. 3 tin] Van Buren, Kinderhook. A recent attack of illness; Benton's changed feeling toward Kos- suth; his grief at the death of a son; etc.; in- closing letters from Frank Blair on family and personal matters and from James Blair on Cali- fornia politics, [Mar. 1, 1852]. A. L. S. 2 p. 1852 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To [Mar- Ape. 13 tin Van Buren, Kinderhook]. The public print- ing coalition and Eives's bid; the Missouri Con- vention's pro-Cass movement; his own hope for aggressive pohtical action on John Van Buren's part; direction for sending seed potatoes from Lindenwald; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. (Postscript of J[ohn]C. E[ives]). 1852 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To [Mar- Apr. 30 tin Van Buren, Kanderhook]. Potatoes from Lindenwald; general inability to predict the presidential outcome; Montgomery Blair's ac- count of the Missouri Convention; Benton's dis- satisfaction with the result; fruit prospects; John Van Buren's scheming ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1862 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To [Mar- Mat5 tin Van Buren, Kinderhook]. Rejoicing over the "triumph . . . over the Jobbers in the nom- ination of Frank Pierce"; the vice-presidency uncertain; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 628 LIBKAEY OF CONGRESS 1862 Van Buren, M[artin], Jr. [New York ?] To [Martin] Van May 7 Buren, [Kinderhook]. Papers of Dr. Mason rela- tive to Burr, Hamilton, etc., in the possession of Mason's grandson, Knox; a volume by Levi Beardsley; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1862 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To Mar- May 12 tin Van Buren, Kinderhook. Donelson out of the Union; a talk with Donelson on the causes of the opposition encountered by him; [Samuel] Beardsley for Cass; Rives's views; the printing debate; Montgomery Blair's arrival from St. Louis; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1852 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Baltimore. To [Martin Van June i-[2] Buren, Kinderhook]. The Convention; Benton's fight in Missouri ; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1862 Gilpin, H[enry] D[ilwood]. Philadelphia. To Martin Van June 6 Buren, Lindenwald. On Pierce's nomination; Whig probabilities; plans for the Summer trip and a tour to Europe next year; Judge and Mrs. Kane's movements; personal news and messages; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1852 Tammany Society. Tammany Hall, New York. To June 14 [Martin Van Buren, Eanderhook]. Circular in- vitation to an Independence Day festival [Mon- day, July 5]. Broadside. (Headed: "Union! Strength!! Victory!!! Past grievances to be buried in exertions for the future.") 1862 Blair, Frank P. [Francis Preston], Jr. St. Louis. To June 23 [Francis Preston Blair, Silver Spring, Md.] The State elections; Benton's fight and good pros- pects; Pierce's nomination; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1862 Hammond, Jabez D[elano]. Cherry Valley, N. Y. "Let- ■fu^^ 25 ter to a member of Congress [John G. Floyd];" views on slavery and the Federal Government's powers and duties in relation thereto. Pam- phlet. 5 p. ["Printed, but not published."] (With: Hammond to Van Buren, 1852, Aug. 11). 1862 Chase, S[almon] P[ortland]. Washmgton. To [Martin June 27 Van Buren, Kinderhook]. His hope for a warn- ing by Van Buren and decisive action by the Radical Democracy of New York against the tend- ency to reaction from the principles of 1848 shown in the Democratic presidential nomina- tion; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 629 1862 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To Tammany So- JuLY 1 ciety, New York. Answer to their invitation to the Independence Day festival, July 5. A. Df. 16 p. (With: Tammany Society, Circular, 1852, June 14). 1852 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To M[ar- JuLY 4 tin] Van Buren, Lindenwald. Eulogies of Clay by both parties; solicitude for Benton's fate in Missouri; sending Frank Blair's letter of [June 23]; summer plans; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1852 [Van Buren, Martin]. Cold Spring, Putnam [Co., N. Y.] J^Y 7 To [Salmon Portland Chase, Washington]. His own intended course in regard to the coming presidential election set forth in his answer [July 1] to the Tammany invitation [June 14] to the Independence Day celebration. A. Df. 1 p. (With: Chase to Van Buren, 1852, June 27). 1852 Beaumont, A[ndrew]. Wilkes Barre, [Pa.] To M[artui] JtjlyIO Van Buren, Kinderhook. The richly merited defeat of H. B. Wright for Congress; the sin of the Convention of 1844 the cause of Democratic humiliation; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1852 Benton, [Thomas Hart]. Carondelet, [Mo.] Speech (ex- JuxY 24 tracts). Printed; in the Weekly Missouri Demo- crat, 1852, July 30. (With: Blair to Van Bu- ren, 1852, Aug. 16). [1852 Weekly Missouri Democrat. St. Louis. Extracts from JuxySO] Benton's speech at Carondelet, July 24, 1852; etc. CHpping. 4 colunms. (With: Blair to Van Buren, 1852, Aug. 16). 1852 Hammond, Jabez D[elano]. Cherry Valley, [N. Y.] To Aug. 11 Martin Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Sending a letter to J[ohn] G. Floyd; difference in pohtical opinion from Martin and John Van Buren; the true relation of the Southern states to the Union; a plan for a reunion at Lindenwald of the survi- vors of the New York Senate of 1820; a notice of Henry Clay; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1852 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To Mar- Atjo. 16 tin Van Buren, Kinderhook. Inclosing a letter from Frank [P. Blair, Jr.], etc., in regard to the St. Louis elections; Benton's triumph; gratifica- tion at Van Buren's recent political letters; the interference of campaign activities with Summer recreation; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 630 LIBEAEY OF CONGEESS 1852 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To M[ar- AuQ. 20 tin] Van Buren, Eanderhook. Van Buren's let- ter to Bedford Brown delivered ; Benton, Cass, and Fremont's beef contract claim; Rives's expos6 of Ritchie's action in pursuance of a claim for indemnity on his printing contract; [Wilham Henry] Haywood's disease; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1852 Brown, Bedford. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Aug. 20 [Kinderhook]. Receipt of Van Buren's letter through Mr. Blair; his own return to political activity on the nomination of Pierce ; a campaign speech attempting to do justice to the Northern Democracy and to Van Buren's pubhc services; Donelson's concessions as to Van Buren's worth; Southern views on sectionalism and on harmony with the Northern Democracy; a historical view of the past eighteen years needed ; Benton's book; Brown's personal history since 1844; political forecast; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1852 Young Men's Democratic Union Club. New York. To Atjg. 24 Martin Van Buren, [Eonderhook]. Invitation to address a city and county mass-meeting at Tam- many Hall on Sept. 2 . L. S. of Thomas A. Glover and H. P. Carr. 1 p. 1852 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To Young Men's Aug. [25?] Democratic Union Club, New York. Declining their invitation to address a mass -meeting at Tammany HaU, Sept. 2. A. Df. 3 p. (With: Young Men's Democratic Union Club to Van Buren, 1852, Aug. 24). 1852 Van Buren, M[artin]. Lindenwald. To Henry G. MiUer Sept. 14 and G. H. Pierson, [Chicago]. Thanking them for the resolutions of the Democratic Union Club of Chicago; Gen. Scott as a presidential possi- bility, etc. Clipping from the [New York] Eveti- ing Post, Oct. 18, [1852]. 1 column. • Reprint. Clipping from the Albany Evening Atlas, [Oct. ? 1852]. 2 columns. 1852 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To [Mar- ^^^- ^ tin Van Buren, Kinderhook]. Directions desired for sending Mrs. Blair's brandy-peaches, etc.; Benton's improvement from his Western cam- paign; his praise of Frank Blair; McDowell's en- PAPERS OF MAKTIN VAN BUREN 631 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston] — Continued. counter with Frank Blair; sending a memoir of Scott from "contemporaneous records"; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1852 Rives, John C. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, Oct. 7 Kinderhook. On the printed sources for Van Buren's autobiography; sending documents and promising further search after information for Van Buren; Hammet and the manuscript of Van Buren's Texas annexation letter, 1844, [Apr. 20]; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1862 Beaumont, A[ndrew]. Wilkes Barre, [Pa]. To M[artin] Oct. 15 Van Buren, Lindenwald. The election of H[endrick] B. Wright to Congress through the interference of Buchanan, Gov. WiUiam Bigler, the Canal Commissioners, etc. ; requesting Van Buren to influence President Pierce against Wright. A. L. S. 3 p. 1862 Snowden, James Koss. Pittsburg, Pa. To Martin Van Oct. 18 Buren, Kinderhook. His recent despatch of a Pittsburg Post containing a letter of his own mentioning Van Buren's name; his unchanging respect for Van Buren; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1862 Blair, Francis Preston. Silver Spring, [Md.] To Martin Oct. 18 Van Buren, Kinderhook. His own reluctantly prepared pamphlet on Gen. Scott in retaUation for Whig attacks on Pierce; plans for a visit to Lindenwald to get Cabinet organization ideas to impart to [Charles Hazen] Peaslee; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. [1862 Albany Evening Atlas. Containing a reprint of Van Bu- OcT. 7] rentoMUlerandPierson, 1852, Sept. 14; editorial notes on Gen. Scott; election returns from fifteen states; local nominations, etc. Chpping. 2 columns. 1862 Gilpin, H[enry] D[ilwood]. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Nov. 9 Buren, [Kinderhook]. Books sent to Linden- wald in care of Mr. Blair; pohtical conditions; impressions of President-elect Pierce; personal and family matters; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1862 Lansing, Henry Q., and others. Albany. To Martin Van Nov. [207] Buren, [Kinderhook]. Circular invitation to a supper of the Democratic Young Men of the City of Albany, Nov. 24. Printed. 1 p. 632 LIBEARY OF CONGRESS 1852 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To [Henry Q. Lan- Nov. 22 sing and others, Albany]. Declining an invita- tion to the supper of the Democratic Young Men of Albany, Nov. 24. A. Df. 4 p. 1862 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To [Mar- Nov. 25 tin Van Buren, Kinderhook]. Inclosing a copy of a letter to Gen. Pierce, recommending Dix for the secretaryship of state; an agreeable journey home; Pierce's frankness and generosity; the rumored death of King; possibilities for his suc- cessor; a Jackson engraving sent to Van Buren by George W, Childs; Earle's portrait of Jackson; personal news and messages; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1852 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To [Not.] 25 [Franklin] Pierce, [Concord, N. H.] Govern- mental corruption to be encountered by the Ad- ministration; an historical view demonstrating the impolicy of. appointing presidential aspirates to cabinet positions. Copy. 12 p. . A. Df . of Martin Van Buren. 20 p. 1852 Day, Timothy C. Cincinnati. To S[almon] P[ortland] I^Ec. 9 Chase, [Washington]. On the possibility of Day's establishing an independent paper at Washing- ton ia partnership with Blair and Rives; pleas- ure at Benton's good condition; the fight at the State Convention, Jan. 8, [1853], between the Medary and Allen factions; etc. Copy. 3 p. 1852 McElhiney, Thomas. Kittanning, [Pa.] To Martm Van ^^°- 1^ • Buren, Kinderhook. Statmg his political views; soliciting Van Buren's support for a cabinet po- sition; his biography of Van Buren; etc. A.L.S. 2 p. 1852 Tammany Society. New York. To [Martin Van Buren, ^^^- ^^ Kinderhook]. Circular invitation to an anniver- sary celebration of the battle of New Orleans, Jan. 10, 1853. Printed; 1 p. 1852 Blair. F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To Mar- ^^''- ^^ tin Van Buren, Kinderhook. His own recom- mendations for cabinet positions; Benton's plans for Montgomery Blair; the miscarriage of Mrs. Blair's brandy-peaches and preserves sent for Lindenwald; Benton's progress and plans in the Thirty Years' [View]; Van Buren's autobiog- raphy; Mrs. Martin; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. PAPERS OP MARTIN VAN BUREN 633 1862 Blair, Francis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To [John ^^^•19 Van Buren, New York]. Asking his indorse- ment for Montgomery Blair as United States at- torney-general. A. L. S. 4 p. 1852 Medary, S[amuel]. Astor House, New York. To [Martin D=c. 21 Van Buren, Eanderhook]. Personal matters; his own late political activity; contentment with a Democratic victory; his friends' ambitions for him; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1862 Blair, F[rancis] Preston. Silver Spring, [Md.] To Mar- Dec. 27 tin Van Buren, Kinderhook. On Mongtomery Blair for the attorney-generalship ; poKtical con- ditions and cabinet possibilities; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. 1852 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To [Thomas] McEl- Dec. 27 hiney, [Kittanning, Pa.] Returning with com- ments the manuscript of McElhiney's [Life of Martin Van Buren] ; declining to support any one for a cabinet ofl&ce. A. Df. (p. 3-7 A. Df. of Martin Van Buren, Jr.) 7 p. (With: McElhiney to Van Buren, 1852, Dec. 14). 1852 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To M[ar- Dec. 29 tin] Van Buren, Kinderhook. Political condi- tions and cabinet possibilities ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. [1862? [Blair, Montgomery? Silver Spring ?] To [Franklin Pierce, Dec. ?] Concord ?] Principles applying to cabinet ap- pointments; Day's proposed independent paper at Washingtbn in partnership with Blair and Rives; etc. A. Df. 4 p. (Incomplete). [1862-62?] Van Buren, Martin. Autobiography. Miscellaneous notes ; first draft; etc. . A. Df. of Smith Thompson Van Buren, etc. 7 V. (Introduction dated: Villa Falan- gola, Sorrento, June 21, 1854). . Transcript. 897 p. (Incomplete) . Transcript. 7 v. (c. 1234 p.) [1862?] [Van Buren, Martin. Kinderhook]. To . On an attack in the Union. A. Df . 2 p. [1862?] [Van Buren, Martin. Kinderhook? Note on an indorse- ment by [Virginia ?] of a presidential candidate. Copy by Martin Van Buren, Jr. 3 p. (Indorsed by Smith Van Buren: "Put on the envelope to one of the letters"). 634 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1853 Blair, F[rancis] P[restoii]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To Mar- Jan. 3 tin Van Buren, Kinderhook. On Van Buren's estimate of Medary, etc.; Major [Lawrence Van Buren's] business in train; a more hopeful view of cabinet possibilities; personal news and mes- sages; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1853 Law, John. Louisville, [Ky.] To Martin Van Buren, Jan. 6 [Kinderhook]. An estimate of Cass; his pro- annexation and anti-annexation letters in 1844; etc. ; sending a letter of Publius (Hamey) in the Louisville Democrat, [1853, Jan. 5]. A. L. S. 2 p. 1853 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To Tammany So- Jan. 6 ciety, New York. Declining their invitation to an anniversary celebration of the Battle of New Orleans, [Jan.] 10, [1853]. A. Df. 3 p. . A. Df. 12 p. (Both with: Tammany to Van Buren, 1852, Dec. 16). 1853 McElhiney, Thomas. Kittanning, [Pa.] To Martin Van Jan. 8 Buren, Kinderhook. Answering Van Buren to McElhiney, 1852, Dec. 28. A. L. S. 3 p. 1853 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To Mar- J^N. 11 tin Van Buren, Kinderhook. Attempting to ex- plain away the mistake in "sending with the new organ the Hale credential"; the "inaugura- tion" of Jackson's statue; Douglas's speech; cabinet influences and possibilities; Atherton's mission; Medary; McLane; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1853 Coles, Edward. Philadelphia. To Pklartin] Van Buren, Jan. 25 Kinderhook. Van Buren's approval of Coles's article in the National Intelligencer on Jefferson's authorship of the Ordinance of 1787; Jefferson's place and influence in American history; the desirabihty.of Van Buren's compiling Jefferson's political aphorisms, etc.; personal messages ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1863 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To [Mar- ^^"^•^^ tin Van Buren, Kinderhook]. Van Buren's check for the Jackson monument; Shekells's misappropriation of funds; the statue; the Winter weather and the farm; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUEEN 635 1853 Blair, F[rancis] P[restoii]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To Mar- ^^^•^ tin Van Buren, Kinderhook. Interviews with the President-elect and other honors; grief at Pierce's mistakes in his cabinet selections; John [Van Buren] and Marcy; Martin Van Buren, Jr.'s health; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. [1863? [Van Buren, Martin. Kinderhook]. To [James Guthrie ? ^^- '] Washington ?] On the present official corruption in Washington and the duties of pubhc officers; etc. A. Df. 4 p. (Incomplete). 1853 Pierce, [Franklin]. Washington. Inaugural address. Mak. 4 Printed; in TTie Suffolk [N. Y.] Democrat, Mar. 11, 1853. 4 columns. 1863 Clay Monument Association, New York State Auxiliary, *^»- 29 Executive Committee. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook. Invitation to a State meeting at Albany on Apr. 2; a request for the use of his name as &:st vice-president. A. L. S. of N. Carroll. 2 p. 1863 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To [the Executive ^K- 30 Committee of the New York State AuxiHary Clay Monument Association, New York]. De- cUning their invitation to the state meeting at Albany, Apr. 2, and the use of his name as first vice-president. A. Df. 4 p. 1863 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] ToM[ar-. Apa- 1 tin] Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Cabinet difficul- ties; Benton, [Alfred W.] Lamb, [John Smith] Phelps, and the Missouri appointments and sena- torship; Frank Blair and the fight in Missouri; Van Buren's voyage to Europe; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1863 Pierce, Frankpin]. Washington. To Martin Van Buren, ■^K- 15 Lindenwald. Inclosing a letter to Lord Aber- deen; good wishes for the voyage. A. L. S. 2 p. 1853 Pierce, Frankhn. Washington. To the Earl of Aber- Ape. 15 deen, [London]. Bespeaking the good offices of the Earl for Ex-President Van Buren during his sojourn in England. Copy by Martin Van Bu- ren, Jr. 1 p. 1863 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To [Franklin Pierce, Apb. 22 Washington]. Thanks for the letters of Apr. 15, and for the passports from the Secretary of 636 LIBRAEY OF CONGKESS [Van Buren, Martin — Continued. State; congratulations on the canvass and the beginning of the Administration; Buchanan's mission to England; etc. A. Df. 6 p. 1853 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, |Md.] To [Mar- . Ape. 28 tin Van Buren, Kinderhook]. Thanks for a part- ing gift of fruit, fruit-trees, and potatoes; good wishes for the voyage. A. L. S. 1 p. 1853 [Hughes], John, Archbishop of New York. New York. Apr. 28 To Pope Pius IX, Rome. Introducing Ex-Presi- dent Van Buren. Copy. 1 p. (In French). 1853 Benton, [Thomas Hart]. Extract from the Thirty Years' [July 31] View: "The recovery of the direct trade with the British West India Islands." CHpping from the New YorTc Evening Post, [July 31, 1853]. 2 columns. 1853 Benton, [Thomas Hart]. "Rejection of Mr. Van Buren, Aug. 6 Minister to England." [Chapter LIX of the Thirty Years' View, I, slight variation]. Clip- ping from the New YorTc Evening Post, 1853, Aug. 6. 3 columns. 1853 Van Vraet, Jules. Brussels. To [Martin Van Buren, ^^<*- ^ Brussels]. Appointing a time for a reception by the King of Belgium of Van Buren and his party. A. N. S. 2 p. 1853 Van Buren, Martin. Belle Vue, [Brussels]. To [Jules Van ^^^■^ Vraet, Brussels]. Acceptance of the appoint- ment for his reception by the King of Belgium. A. Df. 1 p. (With: Van Vraet to Van Buren, 1853, Aug. 6). 1853 Vidal, fils. Aix-les-bains, [France]. Prescription. D. S. Se^'^-^O 1 p. (In French). 1853 [Cavour, CamiUo Benso, Count]. Turin. To [Martin Van ^ Buren, Turin]. Appointing a date for receiving Van Buren. 1 p. (In Italian). 1853 TJpham, N[athaniel] G[ookin], and Edmund Hornby. "^^- [London]. To Martin Van Buren, Florence. Public notification of his selection as umpire to the Joint [Treaty Claims] Commission; inclosing a copy of the Convention, [Feb. 8, 1853]. L. S. 3 p. PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUBEN 637 53 XJpham, N[athamel] G[ookiii]. London. To Martin Van )CT. I3f Buren, Florence. Two letters: [1] Private notification of Van Buren's selection as umpire to the Treaty Claims Commission with Josiah [Joshua] Bates as alternate. A. L. S. 4 p. [2] Asking that Bates's name be not mentioned in Van Buren's answer to the pubKc notification. A. L. S. 1 p. 53 Maquay and Pakenham. Florence. To Martin Van Bu- 3cT- 19 ren, Florence. Sending mail. 1 p. 63 [Van Bnren, Martin]. Florence. To [Nathaniel Gookin 3cT- 22 Upham and Edmund Hornby, London]. De- chning to act as umpire to the Joint Commission. A. Df. 7 p. 53 Eemble, G[ouvemeur]. Paris, To [Martin Van Buren, 3cT. 25 Florence]. The irksomeness of European travel; plans for return ; prospects of peace ; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 53 Upham, N[athaniel] G[ookin], and Edmund Hornby. !^ov. 1 London. To Martin Van Buren, [Florence]. Regret at his refusal to act as umpire. L. S. 2 p. 53 Upham, N[athaniel] G[ookin. London]. To Martin Van fio\. 2 Buren, Florence. Eegret at his refusal to act as umpire; the appointment of [Joshua] Bates. A. L. S. 2 p. 53 Van Bnren, M[artin. Eome]. To Monsignor Borromeo, JJov. 9 [Rome]. Inclosing a letter from [Archbishop Hughes, 1853, Apr. 28], and asking an audience of Pope [Pius IX] for himself and his party. A. N. S. 3 p. 53 Lndlow, John W. Marseilles. To M[artin] Van Buren, !fov. 23 [Rome]. His change of itinerary due to possible compUcations from the Eastern question; plans; prices of wine; the health of Martin Van Buren, Jr. ; etc. A. L, S. 4 p. 63 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To Mar- !Tov. 27 tinVan Buren, Rome. The Administration and the corruptionists; Van Buren's advice to Presi- dent Pierce, [Blair to Pierce, 1852, Nov. 25 ?]; the New York elections; Benton's hterary work, family affiction, and chances in Missouri; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 638 L.IBRAKY OF CONGRESS 1853 Beekman, J[ohii] P. Ejnderhook. To Martin Van Bu- Dec. 2 ren, Rome. The "Will case;" politics,1fetate and national; John Van Buren's speeches; crops and prices; banking business; personal news; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. [1853?] [Van Buren, Martin. Kinderhook?] Notes on early Dutch-American history; the Van Buren and Van Alen famihes. A. Df. 3 p. (Indorsed: "Extracts from the old Dutch Records"). [1853?] [Van Buren, Martia, Jr. Kinderhook?] Notes on Van Buren's appointment to the office of attorney- general in 1814; reminiscences of his contempo- raries. A. D. 16 p. [c.l853?] [Van Buren, Martin. Kinderhook?] Note on Repubhcan presidential nominations in 1812. A. Df. 2 p. 1854 [Sandford, Henry S. Paris]. ToWiUiam L[eamed] Marcy, Jan. 22 [Washington]. Resigning the secretaryship of the Paris Legation in consequence of a difference with the incoming Minister, J. Y. Mason, ia re- gard to diplomatic uniform. Copy. 6 p. " 1854 Van Buren, M[artin]. Villa Falangola, Sorrento. To June 13 Gouvemeur Kemble, Cold Spring, [Putnam Co.], N. Y. The Russo-Turkish war and European politics; Sorrento; plans; honors; his own and Martin Van Buren, Jr.'s health; news of friends; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1854 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To M[ar- '*-u<*- 24 tin] Van Buren, [Vevay ? SwitzeriandJ. The Ad- ministration and the struggle-between the slavery and anti-slavery forces; Benton's defeat in Mis- souri; Frank Blair's election [to the State Legis- lature]; the Know-Nothings" and the Whigs; the Kansas-Nebraska bill; [James Blair's] estate in California; Martin Van Buren, Jr.'s health; family matters, etc. A. L. S. 7 p. 1854 Van Buren, M[artin]. Vevay, [Switzeriand]. To M[artin] Sept. 19 Van Buren, Jr., Aix-Les-Bains, Savoy. Plans for his itinerary; advice as to consulting Dr. Vidal; symptoms of a return of the gout; etc. A.L. S. 3 p. 1854 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lyons. To [Thomas Hart Benton, OCT. 3 Washington?] Benton's defeat; his political services and rank; appreciation of Francis Pres- PAPEES OP MARTIN VAN BUBEN 639 Van Bnren, Martin — Continued. ton Blair; health and plans of Martin Van Bu- ren, Jr. ; his personal plans ; etc. A. Df . 2 p. 1854 Van Buren, M[artin]. Nice. To M[artin] Van Buren, Jr., 0<^- 28 London. Smith Van Buren's engagement to [Henrietta] Irving; the Erie Railroad; advice as to medical treatment; the Arctic; directions for mail; message to Watkins [a tailor] in regard to diplomatic uniform; etc. A. L. S. 1 p. 1864 Van Bnren, M[artin]. Nice. To M[artin] Van Buren, Jr., Nov. 1 London. Plans for his itinerary; the Doctor's fees; the cUmate at Nice; American tourists; the ^ Arctic; diplomatic uniform; order for Mr. Wat- kins, Van Buren's London tailor; directions and advice; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. Van Bnren, M[artin]. Nice. To M[artin] Van Buren, Jr., London. Countermanding the order for cloth- ing; directions for a letter to Mrs. Gilpin; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. Van Bnren, M[artin]. Nice. To M[artin] Van Buren, Jr., London. Advice and encouragement as to health; American and EngUsh fellow-travellers; recreations; work [on the autobiography]; etc. Van Bnren, M[artin]. Nice. To M[artin] Van Buren, Jr., London. The chmate of Nice; advice for the journey; hopes for improvement in health; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. Bntler, B[enjainin] F[ranklin]. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Nice. Answering Van Buren's letter of sympathy after Mrs. Butler's death; Van Bu- ren's journeys; financial and poHtical confusion of the last twelvemonth in the United States; the effect of the repeal of the Missouri Compro- mise; the Know-Nothing Party; etc. L. S. 4 p. 1864 Beekman, J[ohn] P. Kinderhook. To Martin Van Bu- Dbc. 5 ren, Nice. Celebration of Van Buren's birthday; John Van Buren's argument in the "Will case;" financial panic; advice as to Van Buren's busi- ness affairs; Pierce's administration; the New York election; the "Know-Nothing" party; etc. A. L. S, 6 p. [1855? [Albany State Democrat?] Proceedings of a convention; Jan. 20?] remarks of Mr. Van Dyck and Dr. WiUiam Tay- lor, of Onondaga, on an address; the slaveiy 1854 Nov. 2 1854 Nov. 12 1864 Nov. 20 1854 Dec. 2 640 LIBRARY OP CONGRESS Albany State Democrat? — Continued. question; the adoption of an address. Clipping. (Incomplete) . 1855 [Van Buren, Martin]. Nice. To [Edouard] Dronyn de Feb. 13 Lhuys, [Paris]. Eequesting an audience of Em- peror [Napoleon] III, -with the privilege of dis- pensing with the conTentional court uniform. A. Df. S. 3 p. 1855 Froment-Menrice. Receipted bill to Madame Tiffany for May 16 jewelry and books. D. S. of G. L. Poirson. 1 p. 1855 Woodman. Paris. To Martin Van Buren, [Paris]. Re- May21- ceipted bills for tailoring: [1] Feb. 27-May 21, June 1 [2] June 1. D. S. 2 p. [1855 Washington, [D. C], Sentinel. "Grand union rally [of June ?] Democrats and National Whigs] in Kentucky." Reprint from the Washington Union. 1 column. 1855 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To Mar- JuLY 16 tin Van Buren, Lindenwald. Rejoicing at Van Buren's return to the United States in the hour of impending trouble; [the death of Martin Van Buren, Jr.], abroad; the tomb of [James Blair]; a family vault in the Silver Spring garden; his own purpose as to Rock Creek Church; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1855 New York Tribune. Editorial: "A lesson and a duty [the July 23 need of a revolt against Southern dictation and the election of a real Northern president]." CHpping. 3 columns. (With: Ritchie, Edito- rial, 1849, July 28). , 1855 McElhiney, Thomas. Kittanning, Armstrong Co., Pa. July 26 To Martin Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Sending two copies of his pubUshed biography of Van Bu- ren. A. L. S. 2 p. 1855 Van Buren, M[artin]. Lindenwald. To ? Answer- JuLY 28 ing an inquiry as to the connection of slavery with Jackson's negotiations for the purchase of a part of Mexico. A. Df. S. 1 p. 1855 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To M[ar- ^^^- 5 tin] Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Inclosing a copy of a Glohe article attacking Van Buren on the Texas question; Benton's chapters on the Cal- houn-Tyler "intrigue" preventing Van Buren's nomination; improvements at Silver Spring; a visit to Lindenwald; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN , 641 1866 Benton, Thomas H[art. Washington]. To [Martin Van •A-UG. 16 Buren, Kinderhook]. Asking criticism on a chapter to be carried by Mr. Blair to Linden- wald; Van Buren's autobiography; etc. A. L. S. Ip. 1865 Benton, Thomas H[art]. "Washington. To [Martin Van Sept. 1 Buren, Kinderhook]. Thanks and suggestions for criticism; promising Texas documents; the destruction of his own papers; Niles' Register, especially for April, 1844; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1866 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, Md. To [Mar- Sept. 5 tin Van Buren, Kinderhook]. The Summer journey; his own disappointment at the Syra- cuse Convention's resolutions; a request for Up- john's drawings of the Lindenwald improve- ments; the beauties of Silver Spring; an invita- tion for Mr. and Mrs. Smith Van Buren; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1855 Butler, E. G. W. Bayou Goula, [La.] To [Martin Van Sept. 20 Buren, Kinderhook]. Urging him to use his influence to secure party harmony. A. L. S. 2 p. 1855 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To [Mar- Nov. 12 tin Van Buren, Kinderhook]. The New York elections; Calhoun's works published by the South Carohna Legislature; the Administration; brandied and canned peaches for Lindenwald; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1865 Van Bnren, M[artin. Kinderhook]. To G[ouvemeur] Nov. 13 Kemble, [Cold Spring, Putnam Co., N. Y.] A cold and attack of the gout; his hope for a visit from Kemble soon; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1866 Van Bnren, M[artin]. Lindenwald. To G[ouverneur] Nov. 19 Kemble, [Cold Spring, Putnam Co., N. Y.] Sug- gesting a few days' postponement of a visit. A. L. S. 3 p. 1865 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To Mar- Dbo. 14 tin Van Buren, Kinderhook. Kejoicing in the prospect of help from Van Buren in downing "the gang at Washington who sold the North to the South"; [Wilson] Shannon; a published letter of Blair's; Van Buren's promised visit; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 40803°— 10 41 642 LIBEAEY OF CONGBESS 1855 Wilcoxson, M[artin] V. B. New York. To M[artin] Van Dec. 17 Buren, Kinderhook. A search in the files of the Argus, New York Advertiser, Gazette, and Evening Post for war material; inclosing an article from the Post on the Classification bill and abstract of the law; historical letters; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. [1855 Wilcoxson, M[artin] V. B. New York. Abstract of "An Dec. 17] act to authorize the raising of troops for the de- fence of this state, 1814, Oct. 24." A. D. 4 p. (With: Wilcoxson to Van Buren, 1855, Dec. 17).. 1855 Van Dyck, H[enry] H[erbert]. Atlas Ofiice, Albany. To Dec. 21 M[artin] Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. An article in the afternoon's Atlas on the State Convention; the Democratic party, the Convention, and the radical faction; Humphrey Marshall's questions to Clancy Jones as to the prohibition of slavery in Kansas; the South and "squatter sover- eignty"; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1855 Flagg, A[zariah] C[utting]. New York. To M[artin] Van Dec. 23 Buren, [Kinderhook]. Notes, requested by Van Buren, on the operation of the safety fund. A. L. S. 3 p. 1855 [Van Dyck, Henry Herbert ?] Albany. On the pohticaJ ^^'^- 24 situation in New York; the probable outcome of the State Convention, Albany, Jan. 10, [1856], etc. Newspaper clipping. 1 column. [1855?] [Van Buren, Smith Thompson? Lindenwald?] List of New York Supreme Court cases [in which Martin Van Buren appeared as counsel]. 2 p. [1855?] [Van Buren, Smith Thompson. Kinderhook?] Notes, mainly extracts, from Everett's biographical memoir of the public life of Daniel Webster. A. D. 5 p. [1855?] [Van Buren, Martin. Kinderhook]. Notes on the " classi- fication bill," [1814, Oct. 24], and the bill intro- duced by Van Buren, Feb. 27, 1817, to repeal the restraining law. A. Df. 2 p. (With: Wil- coxson to Van Buren, 1855, Dec. 17). [1856?] [Van Buren, Martm. Kinderhook?] To [Thomas McEl- hiney ? Kittanning, Pa.] Acknowledging the re- ceipt of his biography. A. Df. 2 p. PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 643 [1855?] [Van Buren, Martin. Kinderhook]. "Mr. Van Buren's treatment by the assessors." A. Df. 2 p. [1856 Beckwith, Abijah, and others. "Voice of the Eadical bet. Jan. 10 Democracy of New York [on the late State Con- and June 3] vention at Syracuse]." Pamphlet. 7 p. 1866 Cassidy, Wilham. Albany. To Martin Van Buren, [Kin- ^^^- 13 derhook]. Thanlis in his own and Mr. Com- stock's behalf for Van Buren's commendation of their action during the late election; references to material for Judge Skinner's hfe; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1856 Van Dyck, H[enry] H[erbert]. Albany. To M[artin] Van J-*N-14 Buren, [Kinderhook]. The State Convention; the "Doctor's" passing muster at Washington; inclosing a clipping from the Cleveland [ ?Ohio ?] paper in reference to the State Convention; John Van Buren's leadership; the possibiUty of a "Hard" convention; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1856 Flagg, A[zariah] C[utting]. New York. To M[artin] Van J-"'- 21 Buren, [Kinderhook]. Eeturning a letter of Martin Van Buren to John Van Buren, 1847, Oct. 12; fifty years' accumulation of documents; Smith Van Buren's escape from a railway acci- dent; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1856 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To Mar- Jan. 25 tin Van Buren, Kinderhook. Van Buren's "old age of sweetness out of a youth of acrimonious bitterness of controversy"; plans for a move to defeat the "rotten" element of the Democratic party at the Cinciimati Convention; a crusade against Atchison; Benton's "still hunt" for [James Moore?] Wayne; [Sam] Houston; Fre- mont Blair's choice; Buchanan the "nulhfying candidate"; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1856 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md..] To [Mar- Feb. 13 tin Van Buren, Kinderhook]. Saved by Van Buren's letter from another newspaper venture; election by an anti-slavery meeting in Baltimore as delegate to a Pittsburg convention; plans for a Democratic mass meeting at Cincinnati; search in the Register of Debates of Congress for a speech of Van Buren's ; personal news and mes- sages; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 644 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1856 Scott, Winfield. New York. To J[ohn] Van Buren, [New Mak. 8 York]. An unsuccessful search for his letter from Martin Van Buren on the classification law, 1814; the destruction of the bulk of his papers by fire in 1842; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1856 Van Buren, J[ohn]. New York. To [Martin Van Buren, Mab. 10 Kinderhook]. Inclosing [the aboTe letter on Martin Van Buren's to General Scott, 1814, on the classification bill in response to a request of Van Buren's for its return]; newspapers, etc. ; the political separation of Francis Preston Blair and his sons; Benton and Blair's lack of political skill; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1856 Croswell, E[dwin. New York]. To John Van Buren, Mak. 10 [New York]. Argus files ordered sent to Linden- wald; Van Buren's course in 1812; his letters to Croswell riiisplaced; his memoir for posthumous publication; etc. A. L.S. 2 p. (Indorsed with a postscript of John Van Buren) . 1866 Marcy, W[iUiam] L[earned]. Washington. To M[artin] Mak. 16 Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Gratification at Van Buren's opinion of the correspondence sent him and reflections on future course; the enUstment question; the Central American question; etc. A. L.S. 2 p. 1856 Van Dyck, H[enry] H[erbert]. Albany. To Martin Van ^^^■^^ Buren, [Kinderhook]. Keporting results of a search made as requested by Van Buren, [Mar.] 16, for the "Hofl'man communications" on the "classification law" ; noting contents of the com- munications of "Amicus Curi^," 1814, Nov. 14, on privateering, and Nov. 28, on objections to the "conscription bill"; of "Common Sense," 1814, Dec. 22; and inclosing Chancellor [Kent's] communication in the Albany Gazette, 1814, Dec. 1. A. L. S. 3 p. (Inclosure, 3 p.) 1856 Van Buren, M[artin]. Lindenwald. ToW[iUiam]L[earned] MAH.20 Marcy, [Washington]. The Central American question; the Monroe Doctrine; arbitration: etc. A. Df.S. lip. ^ M^ 90 ^''*^^''* ^f^°.i«^^] F[ranklin]. New York. To [Martin] MAR.^o Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Sending part of Bancroft's [United States] and Prescott's PUlip II; historical references; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. PAPERS OF MAETIN VAN BUEEN 645 1856 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md,] "Origin ^^- 26 of modern nullification. Calhoun still lives. A voice from the grave of Jackson. Letter from F. P. Blair, Esq., to the New York Repubhcans." Clipping from the New Yorlc Evenvng Post, May 2, 1856. 4 columns. (With: Blair to Van Bu- ren, 1859, July 12). 1856 Tilden, S[amuel] J. New York. To Martin Van Buren, ^y13- Eanderhook]. Business matters; Buchanan's prospects; Democratic factions; the working of the two-thirds rule in the Democratic conven- tions; the Anderson-O'Conor correspondence; a pohtical forecast; etc. A. L. S. 11 p. 1856 Morgan, E[dwin] D. New York. To Francis P[reston] May 14 Blair, Silver Spring, Md.] A question as to the possibility of inducing Van Buren to be a delegate and preside at the Convention at Philadelphia, [1856], June 17. A. L. S. 1 p. (With: Blair to Van Buren, 1856, May 17). 1866 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To [Mar- Mat17 tin Van Buren, Eanderhook]. Correcting the Evening Post's statement that Blair wished to give up the C'Zofte onVanBuren's accession; Bu- chanan's game; the Pierce-Douglas coalition; Fremont as a candidate; Mr. and Mrs. Smith Van Buren's visit; etc.; inclosing Morgan to Blair, 1856, May 14. A. L. S. 4 p. 1866 Croswell, Edwin. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Mat 21 [Kinderhook]. Sending extracts from old memo- randa. A. L. S. 1 p. - 1866 [Van Buren, Martin]'. Lindenwald. To Tammany So- JuLY 1 ciety, [New York]. DecUning their invitation to an Independence Day celebration. A. Df . 29 p. 1856 Gilpin, Henry D[ilwood]. Philadelphia. To Martin Vfo Jtji-y 17 Buren, Lindenwald. Van Buren's physical vigor and new plunge into politics; Gilpin's aloofness from political activity and pohtical leaders; Seward, Sumner, Douglas, Toombs; Buchanan's nonaination; Benton's Missouri speech; Blair's fresh vigor and enthusiasm; Dallas and the court dress episode; a Summer trip; a visit to Lindenwald in September; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 646 LIBEAKY OP COlirGEESS 1856 Wadsworth, John S. To [Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook]. Aug. 1 Sending a check for interest; his difference with Van Buren as to supporting Buchanan; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1856 Randall, Henry S[tephens]. Cortland Village, N. Y. To Sept. 5 Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook. His biography of Jefferson; manuscript material; political con- ditions and forecast ; a warning from Van Buren needed in Pexmsylvania. A. L. S. 4 p. 1856 Jones, WilHam Carey. Washington. To the Democratic Sept. 15 Central Committee of Pennsylvania, [Philadel- phia]. Answering their invitation to an anni- versary celebration of the adoption of the Consti- tution, at Independence Hall, Philadelphia, [Sept. 17]. Pamphlet. 6 p. (Headed: "Cele- bration of the adoption of the Constitution of the United States. Letter of William Carey Jones, of CaUfornia, to the Democratic Central Com- mittee of Pennsylvania.") 1856 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To [Mar- Sei^- 22 tin Van Buren, Kinderhook]. Kegret over their pohtical separation; Benton's Abridgment of the Debates of Congress; his relations with Fremont and Buchanan; his conduct and prospects in Missouri; his family affairs; personal news and messages; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. (Postscript from Lizzie Blair Lee in regard to sending some brandy- peaehes. A. L. S. 1 p.) 1856 Bntler, B[enjamin] F[rankhn]. New York. To [Martin] ^°''- 2^ Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. On Van Buren's re- quest to explain to Bryant his discontinuance of the Evening Post; personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. [1856 Van Buren, M[artin. Lindenwald]. To B[enjamin] F[rank- ,Dec. 3] lin] Butiej., [New York]. On the. posthumous publication of Van Buren's life and letters by Smith Thompson Van Buren and Butler; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. (Incomplete. With: Butler to Van Buren, 1857, May 1). 1856 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. SQver Spring, [Md.] To [Mar- DEC.24 tm Van Buren, Kinderhook]. His own happy dehverance from official cares by the [Republi- can] party's defeat; fears of Buchanan's truckling PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 647 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston] — Continued. to the South; Benton's chances in Missouri; per- sonal messages; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. [1856?] [Butler, Benjamin Franklin. New York]. Notes on the United States Supreme Court decisions on the constitutionality of state laws. A. D. 21 p. 1867 Marcy, ■W[ilHam] L[earned]. Washington. To M[artin] J-^N. 26 V[an] Buren, [Kinderhookj. Returning an ar- ticle of Marcy's with Croswell's note on its origin; the President-elect and the new Cabinet; per- sonal messages; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1857 Blair, M[ontgomery]. Washington. To [Martin Van Bu- Feb. 5 ren, Kinderhookj. His own argument in the Dred Scott case; speculations as to the Supreme Court's decision; F. P. Blair on the election; Bu- chanan and the new Cabinet; personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1857 Benton, Thomas H[art]. New York. To [Martin Van Feb. 17 Buren, Kinderhookj. His late trip to New Eng- land; itinerary; a plan for four years' work to save the Union; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1857 Buchanan, James. Washington. Inaugural address. Mab. 4 Newspaper clipping. 2 columns. [1857?] Isaacs, I[saac] S. Oswego, [N. Y.j To [Martin] Van Bu- Mae. 7 ren, [Kinderhookj. Collections and taxes on Van Buren's Oswego property. 1 p. 1857 Van Buren, Angelica. Scott's House. To [Martin] Van Mah. 19 Buren, [New York ?] School escapades of Single- ton and Martin Van Buren, Third; a question as to the purchaser of Van Buren's Oswego prop- erty; personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1857 [Van Buren, Martin]. Philadelphia. Note of an anecdote Apr. 2 of Gen. Washington and Gouvemeur Morris told by Judge [John] Fine. A. Df. 2 p. (With: Fine to Van Buren, 1857, Apr. 30). 1857 Bunker Hill Monument Association. Charlestown, Mass. Apr. 7 To Martin Van Buren, [Kinderhookj. Circular invitation to the "inauguration" of a statue of Gen. [Joseph] Warren on the eighty-second anni- versary of the battle of Bunker Hill, June 17. Printed. 1 p. (With: Warren to Van Buren, 1857, Apr. 15). 648 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1857 Warren, G[eorge] Wash[ingto]n. Charlestown, Mass. To Apr. 15 Martin Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Sending an invitation to a Bunker Hill anniversary celebra- tion on June 17. A. L. S. 1 p. 1857 Hammond, S[tephen] H. Attomey-general's Office, Albany. Apr. 25 To M[artin] Van Buren, Kinderhook. Sending the Treasurer's receipt [1857, Apr. 25], for interest on a mortgage [to the State of New York for a debt of Lawrence Van Buren ?] A. L. S. 1 p. (Receipt inclosed). 1857 Fine, John. Ogdensburgh, N. Y. To M[artin] Van Bu- Aph. 30 ren, [Kinderhook]. Two letters: [1] An anecdote of Gouvemeur Morris and Gen. Wash- ington. L. S. 3 p. [2] Accompanying letter. A. L. S. 1 p. 1857 Butler, B[enjamin] F[ranklin]. New York. To [Martin] May 1 Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Returning Van Bu- ren's letter of [Dec. 3, 1856], etc.; Van Buren's recommendation in the annual message, Dec, 1837, on Treasury regulations for executive com- missioners; Swartwout's defalcation; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1857 Phelps, Charles A., and Charles W. Upham. State House, May 25 Boston. To Martin Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Invitation, in behalf of the Legislative Reception Committee, to the Bunker Hill Anniversary, June 17, [1857]. L. S. 2 p. 1857 Gilpin, Henry D[ilwood]. Philadelphia. To [Martin] Van J^'NE 3 • Buren, Lindenwald. Inclosing Gilpin's late ad- dress on Frankhn and a letter from [Nicholas Philip ?] Trist recounting a conversation with Madison; Jefferson's views in regard to Gen. Hamilton; family news; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1867 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To [Bunker Hill Monu- JuNE 5 ment Association, Charlestown, Mass.] Declin- ing their invitation for June 17. A. Df. 5 p. (With: Warren to Van Buren, 1857, Apr. 15). 1857 Van Sciaick, M[yndert]. New York. To Martin Van ^"^"^^ ^^ Buren, [Kinderhook]. Sending a pamphlet by Col. James B. Murray on the origin of the Cro- ton Acqueduct; Van Schaick's part in the ap- pointment of De Witt Clinton, Jr., as United States Civil Engineer; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. PAPEES OP MARTIN VAN BUKEN 649 1867 Healy, Geo[rge] P. A. Chicago. To Martin Van Buren, July 7 [Kinderhook]. His own commission from Louis Philippe; portraits of Gen. Jackson and of Mrs. Andrew Jackson, Jr.; Gen. Jackson's death; etc. A. L. S. 8 p. 1867 Flagg, A[zariah] C[utting]. New York. To M[artin] Van July 10 Buren, [Kinderhook]. The Chicago and Rock Island Railroad; advice to Van Buren on a con- templated investment in its stock or bonds; etc. L. S. 4 p. [1867 Silliman, [Benjamin], and others. [New Haven], Conn. July ?] Memorial to James Buchanan protesting against the introduction of Federal troops into Kansas to uphold the territorial government. Printed; in a newspaper communication dated Sept. 2. (See also : TJ. 8. 35th Cong. 1st sess. Sen. ex. doc. no. 8, p. 70-71 Ser. no. 918). 1867 Van Bnren, Martin. Lindenwald. To [Myndert] Van Aug. 8 Schaick, [New York]. Answering Van Schaick to Van Buren, 1857, June 16. A. Df. 8 p. (With the letter answered; indorsed by Smith Van Buren with the date Aug. 11). 1857 Buchanan, James. Washington. To [Benjamin Silliman Aug. 15 and others,] New Haven, Conn. Reply to their memorial protesting against his placing Federal troops at the disposal of Governor Walker, of Kansas. Printed; in a newspaper communi- cation dated Sept. 2. 3 columns. (See also: Z7. S. 35th, Cong. 1st sess. Sen. Ex. doc. 8, p. 712 (Ser. no. 918), and Moore, Works of James Buchanan, X, 117. 1867 Geery, I[saac] and W[ilUam]. New York. To [Martin] Sept. 7 Van Buren, [Kinderhook ?] Bill for groceries, 1857, Apr. 18 — Aug. 11; receipt dated Sept. 29. D. S. 1 p. 1857 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To Mar- Sbpt. 30 tin Van Buren, Kinderhook. Receipt of a chap- ter of the Thirty Years' View; Blair's obligations to Van Buren; difference with John Van Buren in regard to opposing Marcy and his following; brandied peaches for Lindenwald ; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 650 LIBEAKY OF CONGRESS 1867 VaE Buren, John D[ash] Newburg, Orange Co., N. Y. Oct. 22 To Martin Van Buren, Lindenwald. Asking him to offer himself for the Assembly next Fall; the necessity of currency reform; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1857 Butler, B[enjamin] F[ranklin]. New York. To [Martin] Oct. 24 Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Buchanan's reply [Aug. 15, 1857], to the New Haven memorialists; the Tribune pamphlet on the Dred Scott case; Foot's and Jackson's views on the relationship between the judicial and the executive depart- ments; references to arguments of Butler and others in Peters' s Reports; business and personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 8 p. 1857 Albany Cemetery Association. Deed to Martin Van Bu- Nov. 18 ren, Kinderhook, for a lot in the Albany Rural Cemetery, Watervliet, Albany Co. D. S. of Thomas W. Olcott. 1 p. [1867 [Van Buren, Martin. Eanderhook]. To [John Dash Van Deo. 2] Buren, Newburg, Orange Co., N. Y.] Declining to be a candidate for assemblyman; suggestions for currency reform. A. Df . 3 p. (With: Van Buren to Van Buren, 1857, Oct. 22). 1867 Van Buren, John D[ash]. New York. To Martin Van Dues Buren, Kinderhook. Thoughts on currency re- form; answering Van Buren to Van Buren, [1857, Dec. 2]. A. L. S. 8 p. 1867 Tammany Society. New York. Circular to Martin Van ^^*^- ^5 Buren, Kinderhook. Invitation to the celebra- tion of the forty-third anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans, at Tammany Hall, [1858], Jan. 8. Broadside. 1868 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To [Tammany So- ■^^'^- [^^] ciety, New York]. Answering their invitation to the celebration on Jan. 8. A. Df. 8 p. (With: Tammany, Circular, 1857, Dec. 15). [1858?] Isaacs, I[saac] S. Oswego, [N. Y.] To M[artin] Van Bu- ■^^*'- ^® ren, [Kinderhook]. Collections and taxes on Van Buren's Oswego property. 2 p. 1858 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To [Mar- Feb. 6 tin Van Buren, Kinderhook]. His silence due to a desire to spare Van Buren the irritation aroused by political conditions in Washington; his own hope for an alliance between a grandson of his PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUEEN 651 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston] — Continued. and a granddaughter of Van Buren's; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1858 [Van Buren, Martin. Albany]. Memoranda of a conver- ^B- 8 sation with Judge [John] Woodworth on the presidential intrigues imputed to Burr; the meet- ing of the New York electoral college in 1801; etc. A. Df. 2 p. 1858 Bidwell, Marshall S. [New York]. To John Van Buren, Mar. 18 [New York]. Thanks for a copy of his argument in the case of Beekman v. the People. A. N. S. 4 p. 1868 Blair, Francis P[reston], Jr. Washington. "Speech of Mab. 23 Hon. Francis P. Blair, Jr., of Missouri, on the Kansas question, deHvered in the House of Rep- resentatives, Mar. 23, 1858." Washington, Congressional Globe office. 1858. - Pamphlet. 8 p. (With: Blair to Van Buren, 1858, Apr. 2). 1868 V[an] B[iiren], M[artin]. Lindenwald. To S[mith] T[homp- Mar. 24 son] V[an] B[uren, New York?] On Van Buren's History of Parties. Copy (extracts) by Smith T. Van Buren. 1 p. (Headed: "Entered here for preservation and perhaps to be used as intro- ductory to the history of parties.") 1858 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To [Mar- Apr. 2 tin Van Buren, Kinderhook]. Inclosing Francis P'. Blair, Jr.'s second speech on slavery; the possi- bihty of secession and civil war; the significance of the Senate's rejection of Crittenden's amend- ment adopted by the House in place of the Ad- ministration Kansas measure; Benton's impend- ing death; his stoicism, patience, and tenderness; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1868 Geery, I[saac] and W[il]iam]. New York. To Martin Apr. 7 Van Buren, Kinderhook. Promising to sell pota- toes for him. L. S. 1 p. 1868 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To M[ar- Apr. 12 tin] Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Benton's death. A. L. S. 3 p. 1868 Jones, W[ilHa]m Carey. Washington. "Col. Benton and May 17 his contemporaries." Broadside. 2 columns (With: Jones to Van Buren, 1858, May 18). g52 LIBEARY OF CONGEESS 1858 Hall, Jacob. Washington. On interviews with Col. Ben- Mat 17 ton during the latter's last illness ; answering the New York Trihune article of Apr. 8, [1858], de- nied also by William Carey Jones. (Appended to: Jones, "Col. Benton and his contemporaries", same date)- 1868 Jones, W[ima]m Carey. Washington. To M[artin] Van May 18 Buren, [Kinderhook]. Inclosing "Col. Benton and his contemporaries," [1858, May 17]; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 1858 Van Buren, John D[ash]. New York. To Martin Van May 21 Buren, [Kinderhook]. Keporting the success of his [hard money ?] project. A. L. S. 2 p. 1858 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To [WilHam Carey May 24 Jones, Washington]. Acknowledging Jones to Van Buren, [1858, May 18], with inclosures. A. Df . 3 p. (Appended to : Jones to Van Bu- ren, 1858, May 18). 1858 Van Buren, M[artin]. New York. To John F. H. Clai- june12 borne, Broadwell, Mississippi. Claiborne's fail- ure to make himself acceptable to President [James K.] Polk; photographs; his own health; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1868 Van Buren, J[ohn]. New York. To [John F. H. Clai- juiYl borne, Broadwell, Mississippi]. Sending photo- graphs of his father [Martin Van Buren] and [Churchill Caldom] Cambreleng. A. L. S. 1 p. 1858 Silleck, I[saac] U. New York. To M[artin] Van Buren, Sept. 9 [Kinderhook]. BiU for clothing. 1 p. 1858 Gilpin, Henry D[ilwood]. Philadelphia. To [Martin] Van Sept. 29 Buren, [Kinderhook]. A reference to 25 Oong. 3d. Sess. [Ex.] doc. no. 229 [ser. no. 349]; news of visits to Mrs. Livingston and [James Kirke] Paulding; Henry Simpson's political outlook; personal and family news and messages; etc. A. L. S. 8 p. 1858 Blair, M[ontgomery]. Washington. To [Martin] Van Oct. 5 Buren, Lindenwald. An unsuccessful search for an article in the National Journal; Mrs. Jesup's recollections of Van Buren's party; [Peggy] Eaton; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. 1858 Van Buren, M[artin]. Owasco, [N. Y.] To Smith T[homp- OcT. 7-8 son] Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Incidents of the journey; business matters at Oswego; impres- PAPEES OF MAETIN VAN BUEEN 653 Van Bnren, M[artin] — Continued. sions of Owasco and Ex-Gov. Throop's condition and household; the progress and prospects of the Autobiography; a request for a definite decision as to Smith's wilHngness to continue the work; the value of system; his own business habits; Butler's visit to Lindenwald; etc. A. L. S. 22 p. 1858 Seward, [WiUiam H.] Rochester. Speech: "The slavery Oct. 25 question. Positions and relations of the Demo- cratic and Republican parties." CHpping from the New York Times, Oct. 28, 1858. 3 columns. 1868 New York Times. Containing: [1] Governor Seward's Oct. 28 Rochester speech, Oct. 25, 1858, 3 columns; [2] Editorial: "Governor Seward's speech." 2 col- umns. Clipping. 1858 Society of the Cincinnati, ITew York. To [Martin Van Nov. 20 Buren, Kinderhook]. Circular invitation to a dinner, [New York, Nov.] 25. 1 p. (On the re- verse are notes of Van Buren in reference to the break-up of the Cabinet in 1831). 1858 MacEae, John. FayetteviUe, [N. C] To Martin Van Bu- Dec. 11 ren, [Eonderhook]. On a disallowed claim for a postal messenger's expenses in [1836]. A. L. S. 3 p. 1858 Eeid, M. H. [Kinderhook.] To Smith T[hompson] Van Buren, Kinderhook. Bill for painting, glazing, etc. 1 p. 1859 Tilden, S[amuel] J. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Feb. 2 Kinderhook. On second mortgage Erie bonds held by Van Buren. A. L. S. 4 p. 1859 Appleton, D., and Co. New York. Receipt to Martin Feb. 1 Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. D. S. of Thos. G. Baker. 1 p. (Indorsed by Van Buren: "Ap- pleton & Co. Benton.") 1859 Gilpin, Henry D[Uwood]. Philadelphia. ToM[artin]Van Mak. 8 Buren, [Kinderhook]. An unsuccessful search for [WiUiam] Findley's [Review of the revenue system adopted by the first Congress under the Federal Constitution . . .]; Benton's misspelling; WiUiam Findlay; AUibone's [Dictionary of avr- thorsf]: [Benjamin Frankhn] Butler's death; visits, etc., of John and Martin Van Buren and [Richard?] Cobden; decadence shown in recent occurrences in Washington; personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 8 p. 654 LIBEABY OF CONGRESS 1859 V[aii] B[ureii], S[mith] T[hompson]. New York. To Mae. 18 [Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook]. Sending notes from the [London] Times and the Annual Register on the proceedings of the Enghsh Parliament, May 21^une 8, 1855, on the Eastern question; family news. A. L. S. 7 p. (Notes inclosed. A. Df. and copy of extracts. 20 p.) 1859 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To M[ar-; Mar. 26 tin] Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. The Boston ad- dress of Francis Preston Blair, Jr., probably to furnish the basis for the Republican platform; an offer to co-operate in the revision of the Memoirs;: opportunities for research inWashington through a visit to Silver Spring; the political degeneracy of so-called Democracy as represented by Bu- chanan, etc.; his own recent illness; present- farming activity; personal messages; shipment of potatoes; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. Henry, Ada. Van Buren, Ark. To Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook. Asking for a contribution toward the building of an Episcopal church at Van Bu- ren. A. L. S. 2 p. Kent, WiUiam. Fishkill Landing, [N. Y.] To [Martin] Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. His desire for Van Buren' s views on hygiene and on current events.; A. L. S. 4 p. Cambreleng, C[hurchill] C[aldom]. Huntington, [N. Y.] To M[artin] Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Answer- ing Van Buren' s inquiry, [Apr.] 13, as to changes in the laws governing our West India trade; po- tatoes; personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 1 p- 1859 Myer, A. To Smith [Thompson] Van Buren, [Kinder- May 12 hook]. Eeceipted bill for groceries, 1858-9, July 29-Apr. 26. D. S. 1 p. 1859 Hamilton, James A[lexander]. Dobbs Ferry. To Martin May 17 Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Sending a letter in regard to the Hu[y]gens family; his own health; a suggested remedy for Van Buren. A. L. S. 2p. 1859 Gardner, John H., and William landon, Jr. Sharon June 17 Springs, N. Y. To M[artin] Van Buren, [Sharon Springs]. Receipted bills for board, etc. D. S. of F. M. Richard. 2 p. 1859 Mak. 27 1859 Apr. 17 1859 Apr. 19 PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 655 1869 Reid, M. H. To Smith T[hompson] Van Buren, [Kinder- [JuNE 30] hook]. Bill for painting, glazing, etc., Jan.-June, 1859. A. D. 1 p. 1859 Isaacs, I[saac] S. Oswego, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Buren, ^^^^ 6 [Kinderhook]. On business connected with Van Buren's Oswego property. L. S. 1 p. 1859 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Washington. To M[artin] Jui-Y 12 Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. The intrigue that ended the Glohe as a political paper; the bad qualities of Sharon Springs water; a plan for a cottage on the Alleghanies; etc.; inclosing Blair's letter to the New York Republicans, 1856, Apr. 26. A. L. S. 3 p. 1859 Ramsey, Alex[ander], Jr. Philadelphia. To [Martin Van July 14 Burien, Kinderhook]. Asking for Van Buren's autograph. A. L. S. 1 p. 1859 New York and Erie Railroad, Board of Directors. New Aug. 27- York. "To the bond and stock holders of the ^^^- ^ New York and Erie Eailroad Company." Plan for securing their interests in view of the bankrupt conditionof the company; etc. Printed. 7 p. 1859 Barnes, Hillman B. Boston. To Martin Van Buren, Oct. 30 Kinderhook. Asking for an autograph of Van Buren and any others he can spare. A. L. S. 1 p. (On the reverse is a memorandum in Van Buren's hand) . 1859 Parton, Ja[me]s. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Nov. 4 [Kinderhook]. Asking information for his Life of Jackson; aid rendered by Maj-. William B. Lewis and [Francis Preston] Blair; his own work on Aaron Burr; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. 1859 Smith, Sheldon. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Dec. 29 Kinderhook. Offering to publish Van Buren's book; his pubhcations; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1859 [Van Buren, Martin. Kinderhook]. "Farm account for 1859." A. Df. 2 p. [185-?] [Van Buren, Martin. Kinderhook]. Farm accounts. A.D. Ip. [185-?] [Van Buren, Smith Thompson. Kinderhook?] Notes on Martin Van Buren's relations with Aaron Burr and on his letter on the annexation of Texas. A.Df. Ip. (Fragment). 656 LIBEAEY OP CONGEESS [186-?] [Van Buren, Martin. Kinderhook?] Notes on proceed- ings in the New York Legislature [Apr. 2, 1813- 1819] in regard to the relief of small debtors, the abolition of imprisonment for debt, canals, medi- cal students' preparation, etc. A. Df. 4 p. [186-?] [Van Buren, Martin. Kinderhook?] Memorandum on the resolutions introduced in the United States Senate [Jan. 24, 1832], by [Peleg] Sprague, of Maine, looking to negotiations for free naviga- tion of the St. Johns Eiver. A. D. 1 p. [186-?] [Van Buren, Martin. Kinderhook]. Notes on meetings in Albany and New York on the Missouri ques- tion, 1819-20. Draft and copies. 13 p. [186-?] [Van Buren, Smith Thompson, Kinderhook]. Notes on Martin Van Buren's early political career, 1812- 15. A. D. 14 p. I860 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To , [Albany]. [Bet. Jan. 1 The John Brown raid at Harper's Ferry; dechn- and Jan. 26] jng an invitation to a meeting at Albany. A.Df . lip. 1860 Ludlow, Tho[mas] W. Yonkers, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Jan. 15 Buren, [Kinderhook]. The question of slavery in the territories; the evil of abohtion agitation; Jefferson's prophecy in his letter of 1820, Apr. 22; Cambreleng's health; personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 5 p. 1860 Dingman, Casper. [Kinderhook?] Promissory note to Jan. 22 Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook. D. S. 1 p. I860 Johnson, Eeverdy. Baltimore. To [Martin] Van Buren, Jan. 26 Kinderhook. Thanks for Van Buren's Albany letter, [bet. Jan. 1 and Jan. 26, I860]; the dan- gers before the country; true Democratic policy; Johnson's pamphlet; [John] Nelson's death; per- sonal wishes; etc. A. L. S. 8 p. 1860 Babcock, Leander. Oswego, [N. Y.] To M[artin] Van ^^^- 28 Buren, [Kinderhook]. On the foreclosure of a mortgage. A. L. S. 2 p. 1860 Beckwith, John. Petersburg, [N. Y.] To Martin Van ^^^- ^° Buren, Lindenwald. Sending medicine ordered by Van Buren; asking for a portrait. A. L. S. 2p. 1860 Ainsback, Micha[e]l. Promissory note to Martin Van Bu- ^^=- 12 ren, Kinderhook. D. S. 1 p. PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 657 1860 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md,] To M[ar- F^B- 13 tin] Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Inquiring about Jackson's alleged views on the colonization of freedmen; Francis P. Blair, Jr.'s views; a letter on the pressure brought to bear upon Jackson at the Rip Raps, to reverse lais deposit removal policy; Republican presidential possibihties ; Van Buren's Memoirs; the change in the appearance of the Capitol since the erection of the wings; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. Babcock, Leander. Oswego. To M[artin] Van Buren, [Eanderhook]. On the agency for Van Buren's Oswego property; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. Babcock, Leander. Oswego, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook. On the assignment of a mortgage; the agency for Van Buren's property; etc. A. L. S. 2 p. Smith, W[arren] D. Oswego, \N. Y.] To Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook. Unavoidable delay in the payment of interest ; the agency for Van Buren's property. A. L. S. 2 p. Babcock, Leander. Oswego, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Bu- ren, [Kinderhook]. Inclosing a draft. A. L. S. Ip. Miller, Theodore. Hudson, [N. Y.] To M[artin] Van Buren, Kinderhook. The gratification of [Bed- ford ?] Brown at Van Buren's opinion; the action of [Gouvemeur] Kemble, Samuel J. Tilden, and [Alonzo ?] Paige at the [Baltimore] Convention, [June 18]; Payne of Ohio, Richardson, and a resolution; a forecast; local difficulties; etc. A. L. S. 7 p. 1860 Johnson, Reverdy. Baltimore. To [Martin] Van Buren, JuLT 14 Kinderhook. On the present critical state of pubHc affairs; a trip to CaHfornia; plans; etc. A. L. S. 12 p. 1860 [Van Buren, Martin. Kinderhook?] " Resolutions drawn [July?] up by me for the New York State Democratic Convention in 1860, but not presented by my son because he did not think them adapted to the disposition of the body, being too strong in some points." Copy. 8 p. 40803°— 10 i2 1860 Feb. 14 1860 Mar. 8 1860 Mak. 15 1860 Mar. 17 1860 Julys g58 LIBEARY OF CONGRESS 1860 Blair, Francis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To M[ar- Atjg. 10 tin] Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Sending a pam- phlet to help in the Memoirs; Van Buren's happy- old age; Francis P. Blair, Jr.'s fight and his election; a visit to Lindenwald; personal mes- sages, etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1860 Claiborne, J[ohn] F[rancis] H[amtramck. New York]. Nov. 4 To Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook. Sending ad- vance sheets from his "Life and Oorrespondence of Gen. Quitman," containing references to Ex- President Van Buren. A. N. S. 1 p. 1860 Van Bnren, M[artin]. Lindenwald. To John J. Critten- Dec. 24 den, Washington. Views on the present crisis. A. Df. S. lip. . Copy by Smith Van Buren. 5 p. (In- complete) . 1861 Van Alen, A. A., and Co. Stuyvesant. To Martin Van Jan. 1 Buren, Kinderhook. Receipted bill for paint and oil, June 6-Sept. 13, 1861. D. S. of C. Samp- son. 1 p. [1861] law, John. Evansville, [Ind.] To Martin Van Buren, Jan. 7 Lindenwald. The seriousness of the present crisis; South Carolina'^s former signs of mutiny, especially at the Baltimore Convention, 1844; Vafi Buren's views on secession desired; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1861 Johnson, Reverdy. Baltimore. To [Martin] V[an] Buren, Jai^. 14 [Kinderhook]. Sending a speech delivered in Baltimore last week, on the state of the country, answering a late speech of Senator [Judah Peter] Benjamin, [Senate, Dec. 30, I860?] A. L. S. 3 p. 1861 Kemble, Gouv[emeur]. Cold Spring, [Putnam Co., N. Y.] J-^- 24 To M[artin] Van Buren, Kinderhook. ' ' The game playing by the Republicans;" Seward's policy; the border states; Gen. Scott's attitude; Bu- tt chanan's pitiable plight; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1861 Van Buren, J[ohn]. New York. To Martin Van Buren, ^^- 31 Kinderhook. His own ill-health and anxiety for the future; his desire for a family consultation; Anna [Van Buren's] first winter in society; news of [Abraham Van Buren] and his family; etc. A. L. S. 12 p. "Private." PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUREN 659 1861 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To M[ar- ^*^- 7 tin] Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Influenza and office-seekers; Van Buren' s convalescence; the retreat of Cass and Buchanan; victorious prog- ress of his Southern "marshals," Davis, etc.; Blair's threat to Corcoran to indict Buchanan for treason; Republican wheel-horses; Lincoln's strength and weakness; the "Utah war-and the Paraguay war;" etc.; sending a pamphlet re- quested by Van Buren. A. L. S. 3 p. 1861 Law, John. Evansville, [Ind.] To [Martin Van Buren, Mak. 31 Kinderhook]. Van Buren's late illness, etc.; his own and Van Buren's vigor; skepticism as to a peaceful solution of the present difficulties; fore- cast as to the border States; South Carolina's former separatist tendencies, especially in her delegates' action at Baltimore in 1844; personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1861 [Van Buren, Martin. Lindenwald]. "Farm settlements [Mab. ?] for 1861 [i. e. 1860 «] till March 22d 1861." A. D. 6 p. 1861 Pierce, Franklin. Concord, N. H. To Martin Van Bu- Apb. 16 ren, Kinderhook. Suggesting that Van Buren as the senior ex-president summon a meeting at [Philadelphia] of the five Hving ex-presidents to devise means for a truce and subsequent peace- ful settlement of the present difficulties. L. S. 2 p. 1861 Patton, Benj[ami]n. Philadelphia. To Martin Van Bu- Apk. 17 ren, Kinderhook. Suggesting a meeting of the ex-presidents at Washington on or before May 1, to try to secure a truce looking to a subsequent peaceful solution of the present difficulties. L. S. 3 p. 1861 Kemble, Gouv[emeur]. Cold Spring, [Putnam Co., N. Y.] Apr. 20 To M[artin] Van Buren, Kinderhook. The crisis ; the menace of Washington; Southern energy contrasted with Northern inactivity; Gen. Scott hampered by [Montgomery] and Francis Preston Blair's adverse influence with the President; re- questing Van Buren to try to bring the older Blair to a conciliatory attitude; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 660 LIBEABY OF CONGKESS 1861 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To [Franklin] Pierce, Apr. 20 [Concord, N. H.] His willingness to attend a meeting of ex-presidents should Pierce or any of the other three issue a call; doubts as to its practicability. A. Df. 6 p. . Copy. 2 p. 1861 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To [Francis Preston Apr. 24 ' Blair, Silver Spring, Md.] On the alleged un- friendly relations of the Blairs with Gen. Scott; suggesting a general letter of correction. A. Df. 2 p. 1861 Van Buren, M[artin]. Lindenwald. To [Charles Jared?] Apr. 27 Ingersoll, [Philadelphia ?] Unchanged opinion in regard to the proposed meeting of ex-presi- dents; the growing disposition in New York to support the Administration. Copy. 1 p. 1861 Blair, M[ontgomery]. Washington., To [Martin Van Bu- Apr. 29 ren, Kinderhook]. Friendly personal relations with Gen. Scott; Scott's military abihty and lack of pohtical insight; Seward's fatal meddling; his responsibilty for the fall of Fort Sumter; prompt and decisive action the only salvation of the Union; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1861 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To Mar- May 1 tin Van Buren, Kinderhook. Past and present personal and pohtical relations with Gen. Scott; Seward's unfortunate influence; the attempt to reheve Fort Sumter; the coast blockade; Frank P. Blair, Jr., and Missouri conditions; Northern regiments and Washington's safety; activity of "traitors" at Rockville; etc. A. L. S. 8 p. [1861] Tilden, M[oses] S. New Lebanon, [N. Y.] To [Martin May 5 Van Buren, Eanderhook]. Suggesting that Van Buren write an article looking to " a restoration of reason;" the proposed ex-presidential conven- tion; comparative area of the two sections; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1861 Lecompte, Sam[uel] D. Leavenworth City, Kansas. To May 14 Martin Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. Suggesting the co-operation of the five ex-presidents to- ward the adjustment of the present difficulties. A. L. S. 3 p. PAPERS OF MARTIN VAN BUEEN 661 1861 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Silver Spring, [Md.] To M[ar- May31 tin] Van Buren, [Eanderhook]. The troops in and about Washington ; the significance and prob- lems of the war; Southern military use of slaves and enlistment of Indians; Federal retaliation necessary; Butler's retention of slaves as "con- traband of war;" Francis P. Blair, Jr.'s military activity in Missouri; New York contribution to- ward equipping his regiments; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1861 Barstow, G[amaliel] H. Nichols, N. Y. . To Martin Van July 30 Buren, [Eanderhook]. Recollections of past re- lations; present conditions; the impending doom of the Union; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1861 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To [Gamaliel H. Aug. 14 Barstow, Nichols, N. Y.] Answering Barstow to Van Buren, 1861, July 30. A. Df. 7 p. 1861 Bronson, Alvin. Oswego, [N. Y.] To [Martin] Van Bu- AuG. ren, [Kinderhook]. On the historical causes and present aspects of the Civil War; a scheme for the "reconstruction of the Confederacy." L. S. 8 p. 1861 Stilwell, Silas M. New York. To Martin Van Buren, Sept. 27 [Kinderhook]. Inclosing a [printed] letter in regard to the Federal Constitution and military necessity; asking Van Buren's opinion. A. L. S. 2 p. [1861 [Van Buren, Martin. Lindenwald]. To [Silas M. Stil- Sept. ?] weU, New York]. Thanks for the published let- ter sent Sept. 27. A. Df. 2 p. (With: Stil- well to Van Buren, 1861, Sept. 27). 1861 Scott, WLnfield. Washington. To [Martin] Van Buren, Oct. 28 [Kinderhook]. His own ill-health and need of rest; John Van Buren's recuperation; a reference to [Winfield Scott] Van Buren; relations in the war of 1812-15 and since; personal messages; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1861 Goodman, A. T. Cleveland, O. To M[artin] Van Buren, Nov. 18 [Kinderhook]. Sending copies of letters request- ed by Van Buren; wishes for the recovery of John Van Buren; etc. A. L. S. 6 p. (Copies included) . 662 LIBEAEY OP CONGRESS 1861 [Van Buren, Martin]. Lindenwald. To J[ohn] Haberton, Nov. [New York]. Views on the present crisis as ex- pressed to the Kinderhook meeting. A. Df . 2 p. 1861 Bronson, Alvin. Oswego, [N. Y.] To Martin Van Buren, Nov. Kinderhook. On the radical differences be- tween North and South; the economic and social benefits to accrue to the South from the war; etc. Copy ? 4 p. 1861 Blair, F[rancis] P[reston]. Washington. To [Martin Van Dec. Buren, Kinderhook]. The Mason and SUdeU (Trent) affair; personal matters; etc. A. L. S. 3 p. 1862 Kemble, Gouv[emeur]. Cold Spring, [Putnam Co., N. Y.] Jan. 22 To M[artui] Van Buren, [Kinderhook]. On a proposed cruise to Key West; impressions of Congress, Seward, Lincoln, and [Holt]; the Trent affair; frauds in the War Department; etc. A. L. S. 4 p. 1862 Clark, A. New York. To Martia Van Buren, Kinder- May 15 hook. Receipted bill for professional services in consultation with Dr. Griswold[?], Mar. 3-Apr. 11, 1862. D. S. 1 p. 1862 Dana, C[harles] A. Office of the New American, Cyclope- Mat 22 dia, [N. Y.] To S[mith] T[hompson] Van Bu- ren, [Kinderhook]. Sending proofs of the bio- graphical article on President Van Buren for criticism. A. L. S. 3 p. 1862 Van Buren, M[artin]. New York. To A[zariah] C[utting] '^^ 28 Flagg, [New York]. A farewell letter; impres- sions of Flagg's pubhc career; etc. Copy. 3 p. ERRATA Page 15, line 3 from bottom, for Roger S. Skinner, read Roger Skinner. Page 16, line 17 from bottom, for James J. Van Alen, recK? James I. Van Alen. Page 105, line 15, for Mar. 29, read Mar. 24. Page 142, line 3 from bottom, for PMllippe, read Philippe. Page 188, line 14, for Sept. 17, read Sept. 16. Page 207, line 12 from bottom, for A. L. 12 p., read Df . 7 p. Page 229, line 17 from bottom, for William L. Hatch, read William S. Hatch. Page 243, Une 7 from bottom, for Eaton town, read Eaton ton. Page 264, mrdt lines 10-14. Page 330, lines 6 and 9 from bottom, for [1837?], read [1838?]. Page 331, line 8, for reflections, rem? reflexions. Page 331, line 18, for anoymous, rearf anonymous. Page 340, line 19 from bottom, for James K. Marr, read James W. Marr. Page 344, line 17, for Martin Van Buren, Jr., read Benjamin F. Butler. Page 363, line 22, for Jan. 11, read Jan. 17. Page 365, line 2, for Feb. 5, read Feb. 6. Page 381, line 17 from bottom, for Oct. 8, read Oct. 18. Page 385, line 2, for Dec. 28, read Dec. 27. Page 410, line 1, after Tailor, insert and others. Page 412, line 2 from bottom, for John I. Shafer, reatf John J. Shafer. Page 430, line 21, for 1840, read 1841. Page 444, line 16 from bottom, for Aug. 14, read Aug. 15. Page 491, line 6, for David C. Skerrett, read David E. Skerrett. Page 496, line 17 from bottom, for Jan. 21, read Jan. 22. Page 499, line 7 from bottom, for Lloyd Selby, read Floyd Selby. Page 507, line 5, for William, read Williamson. Page 642, line 17 from bottom, for Albany, read Syracuse. Page 644, line 3 from bottom, for Mar. 20, read May 10. Page 651, line 4, for Feb. 8, read Feb. 9. Page 662, line 10, for Dec, read Dec. 7. 663 INDEX Aeaco I., claims for slaves wrecked on, 176, 177, 178. Abbeville, S. C, Independence Day, ISiO, 401. Aberdeen, Earl of, 635. Abolition: Agitation: (condemned, 248; evil of, 656; political bearing of, 246; Rives on, 264; Van Buren asked for advice on, 663); "Conven- ticle," Oswego, 533; Convention, IS4O: (Niles on, 405; Cooper on, 283); ExaTEiiENT caused by House vote upon, 1837 (Ritchie on), 278; FEEUNG as affecting Clay's chances in New York, tsp, 487; Hopkins on, 18U, 501; Marcy asks Van Buren's advice on treatment of, in his mes- sage to the Legislature, i8S6, 249; meeting op- posing, Lewis Co., Mo., I84S, 492; movement: 258, 273, 329, 335, 379 (Van Buren on, 269; Van Buren urged to declare himself on, 270; Van Buren's relation to, 262) ; North Carolina reso- lutions and interrogatories on, I84O, 391, 392; papers: (bill to forbid the circulation of: Van Buren questioned on, 1848, 696); petitions in Congress, 18U, 498; report. May 17, 18Se (Van Buren asked to rally Northerners on, 261); so- cieties; (operations in Connecticut, 18S8, 348; operations in New England, 18S8, 348); treat- ment in Tazewell's message, 18SS, 251; Van BtjREN urged to favor, I840, 417; Van Buren and Butler's advice to Marcj in regard to, 18S5, 250; Van Buren's opposition to, 18j(0, 400; VmomiA legislative action on, 1835, 261. ABOLPnoNiSM, 340, 573; discussion barred, 400; first APPEARANCE as an element m the political canvass, 1843, 471; Tyler, etc., on, 1840, 392. Abolitionist ok Fusion Candidates, support by Utica Convention, urged, I848, 586. AEOUTIONI3T3, 326; ACTIVITY in New York, 18S5, 247; address to the people of Massachusetts,' 184^ (Hammond on), 449; feeling aroused by . 18SS, 246; in North Carolina, 1840, 404; in- fluence on defeat, I84O, 416; Van Buren asked for opinion on movements of, 1835, 247. Accounting Officers, bonds of, 324. Actuation in New York bank law, 254. Adams, Charles Francis, 691, 593; letters, 591, 596; OFFiQAL notification of his nomination as vice president, by the Free-soil Convention, 1848, 694 (acceptance, 696). Adams, John, 37; letter, 382. Adams, John Qudjcy, 60, 68, 69, 60, 67, 69, 70, 73, 79, 82, 93, 95, 96, 101, 162; achievements and prospects (Van Buren on, 18B8), 97; antislav- ERT efforts, 184£, 464; Benton on, 18S8, 96, Biddle's letter to, on resumption, cited, 1838; 340; CALL of, for Fulton letter (Van Buren on, 18SS), 333; CHANCES in New York, 1814, 69; correspondence of, with Canning (Cambreleng on), 141; Dallas on, 130; "defence," 1841, 438, 439; 1'Ebony and topaz speech" (Van Buren on), 85; error (Cambreleng on, 18$9), 1'18; Foster on, 1833, 203; hostility of, and use of Fulton letter (Jackson on, 1838), 334; in- cident of the administration of, 139; Jackson on, 1838, 351; letters, 46, 58, 69; remarks at President Harrison's funeral, 426; report, Av^. IS, I842 (comment), 444; Refdbucan attitude toward, 181S, 75; Ritchie on, 263; strength in New England, I8S4, 70; Van Buren on, 183e, 187; visit to Ohio, I84S, 487. Adams, John Quincy?, 67. Adams, Samuel, excepted from Gage's amnesty proclamation, J35. Adams, Samuel, letter, 305. Addington, Henry Unwin, 127. Address on French Claims, 1836, 271. Administration, Federal: 18S9: (forecast as to course and outcome of, 105; opposition to, 119); 1837: attitude discussed, 304; 18S8: (measures approved, 334; organ, 334); 1839: (Fairfield's confidence in, 383; political use of action on boundary by the Opposition, 372; resolutions indorsing, 367); I84O: Hoffman on duties of, 414; 1842: (Benton on, 442; the Globe's atti- tude toward, 450, 452; Ingersoll on, 443); 184S: (abuse of, in the Calhoun papers, 475; Van Buren on poutical practices of, in Massachu- setts, 479; Wood on, 468); 1845: (criticism, 555; Gilpin's speculations on the future of, 553; hostility to Van Buren's and Dallas's friends in Pennsylvania, 65.3; old Democrats' censure of, 559; organ, Washington, 654; policy, 567); 1846: (blunders in dealing with Mexico and Eng- land, 602; blunders on the Mexican War, 665; Blair on the double dealing of, 661; m rela- tion to the Mexican War, £65; Blair on, in rela- tion to the Oregon question, 659; losing game in New York, 565; John Van Buren warned against, 562; weakness in relation to the Mexi- can and Oregon questions, 561); 1847: (fight against the Wilmot Proviso, 677; Henry Horn on, 672; in relation to the Mexican War, 677; IN relation to the Mexican War and the presi- dential succession, 572; in relation to Ritchie and the War, 568; Rives on, in relation to Ritchie, .WO; in relation to Scott and Taylor, 667; TREATMENT of Samuel Medary as a Van Buren man, 578; weak conduct of the Mexican War, 567); 1848: (Blair on right Democratic attitude toward, 579; Blajr's analysis of the policy 0^, 679; IN relation to the Baltimore con- vention, 681; INTRIQUES, 592; Medary on, 582; 665 666 INDKX NiLES on, 578); 1849: (attitude toward the California question, 606; FEAE of Van Buren, CC2; GKOWING weakness, 607; in relation to Walker's California scheme, 605; " LACK of principle and play for favor," 606; eelations with the Jackson Democrats, 604); 18S0: insignificance, 611; 18SS: Blaie on, 637; 18S4; IN kelation to the slavery struggle, 638; 18S8: House action on Kansas measure of, 651. Ad Valoeem Duties, 488. The Advertiser, Apalacjicola, Fla., editorial, 417. The Advertiser, Manhattan, Ohio, editorial, 336. Advocate, 20. Advocatf and Journal, 226. African Colony, Grundy on agencies of, and arms furnished, 18S9, 363. L'Ainee, 161. AiNSBACK, Michael, 656. Alabama: Democeatic Conventions: (IS40, ill, letter, 418; Van Buren on, 420; I84S: dele- gates to the National Convention of 1844, 491; nominates Van Buren and King, 491); political conditions: (I84S, 460; I844, 644); poutical NEWS, 18BS, 62; PEESIDENTIAL OUTLOOK, 18P, 468; PEESIDENTIAL VOTE forecast, 1836, 258; eefusal of money under the distribution act, 184s, 439; STRENGTH of the presidential candi- dates, 184S, 460; Van Bueen's majority, 18S6, 276. Alaman, Lucas, Butler on, 130. Albani, Cardinal, 112. Albany, 562; addresses: (,1837: Flagg on, 305; 1848: comment, 581; Democratic-Republican address, ISSt: Van Buren on, 180; Van Buren's reply to, 179); Common Council, 64 (resolutions, 1841, 428); Democratic discord at, 1844, 612; effoets to make a port of entry, 1833, 198; elec- tions, 1844, 607; meetings: (,1819-SO, on the Missouri question, 656; citizen's meeting, 18S9, resolutions, 377; " monster meeting of the Democ- racy of Central New York," I844, 642, Van Buren on, 541; Jan. 1860: Van Buren on, 656); paety DIFFEEENCES (Kemble on, 1839), 371; party FEUDS, 1843, 457; POLITICAL CONDITIONS: {1842, 438; 1845, 464; I844, 612, 623); political news from, I84O, 395; postmasteeship, 18U, 49, 50, 51 , 62 (Van Buren on, 191); kegency,62; Repub- lican Geneeal Committee: {18S7: Dix on ad- dress of, 304, 1848, 686); SCHISM, 1843, 474; squabbles, 1844, 614. Albany Evening Alias, 581, 630; announcement, 482; AETICLE cited, 642; editorial, etc., 631; extra, 566; union with the Albany Argus sug- gested, 1844, 623 (Impending absorption of the Argus, 1849, 609). Albany Cemetery Assocution, deed, 650. Albany County: Anti-rent excitement in, I844, 494; meeting, July, 1817, 83, 84. Albany Gazette, 25. Albany Journal, 493. Albany Register, W. Albany Eueal Cemetery, Watervliet, N. Y., 660. Albany State Democtat. articles, 639. Albemarle County, Va., congressional elections ms, 239. Alexandria, Va., 261. AuEN AND Sedition Laws, 65. Aliens, exemption from service, 25. Alleghanies, 656. Alleghany County, N. Y., vote forecast, 18M, 41; Wright on, 1344, 642. Allegheny County Pa. , inquiry as to Van Buren's views on the annexation of Texas , /S^ J, 492. Allen, Samuel Clesson, letters, 202, 421. Allen, Stephen, 400; chairman of Tammany meet- ing, Feb., 18S4, 217; letters, 217, 400. Allen, William, 308, 666, 581, 599; attitude toward the Free-soil movement, I848, 589; Blaib on, 1848, 682; estimate of Clay's strength, I843, 488; FACTION of, opposed to Medary's, ISSi, 632; IN relation to his legislative constituency, polit- ical views, I849, 604; letters, 242, 433, 457; re LATIONS with Benton, 1849, 604. Allen, , Lieut., 72. Alley, Samuel, letters, 211, 212, 222, 329. Allibone, Samuel Austin, Dictionary ofauthnrst Gilpin on, 1868, 663. Allston, E. F. W., 601. Almonte Juan Nepomuceno, 261; protest against Texas annexation, 1844, 624. Alsop, R. a., 122. Alt BerU, 52i. Ambrosic, , 292. America, English feeling toward, 257. "An American," see Richfield, E. American, SI. American Colonization Society, 81, 162, 419; proceeding.s in Virginia, I84S, 477; Van Buren ' questioned on his connection with, 184S, 477. American Manufacturer, editorial, 376. "An American," see Richfield, E. American, Si. American Colonization Society, 81, 162, 419; peoceedings in Virginia, I84S, 477; Van Bueen questioned on his connection with, 184S, 477. American Manufacturer, editorial, 375. Ameeican Paety, efforts to create, 18SB, 242. A merican Sentinel, 243, 246. Ameeican Vessels, French seizures of, 16, 113. American Sentinel, 243, 246. American Vessels, French seizures of, 16, 113. American Signal, Boston? 680. "American System," Cambreleng on, 1819, 122; Hayne on modification of, 141. "Americus CuELi:," Van Dyck's notes on, 644. (See also Kent, James). Amicus Juris Consultus (see Van Buren, Martin). Amis, Jtmius, 256. Amistad: case, 595 (Forsyth on, 18S9, 380; Van Buren questioned on, I84S, 599, answer, 000; Van Buren's action in, 598; Woodbury on, 1839, 380); negroes, 394 (Ludlow on, i«39, 383; Van Buren questioned on his conduct in regard to, 1841, 434; Van Buren's alleged letter on, I840, 390; Van Buren's order for the delivery of, IS40, 387). Amort, Nat., 129. Anderson, Elbert J., 215. Anderson, Hugh J., letters, 371, 438, 459, 473, 476, 497,641,546. Anderson, John P. , comments on the appointment Ql, as United States district attorney, 1839, 375. Anderson, J. J., letter, 619. Andeeson, William, letter, 508. INDEX 667 Andebsok, , 446. Anderson, , 645. ' Andrews, Samdel C, letter, 345. Andrews, T. P., 117. Angel, \V. G., letters, 418. ■ Annval Register, ISSS, notes from, 664. Anonymous Letters: 1SS6: 79 ("A member of Congress"); ISiS: 97 ("An American Gentle- man"); ISSO: 129, 134 ("National Improve- ment"); 18S1: IGl ("W. R."); ISSl: 191; iSSS: 200; 1SS4; 219; 18SS: 243, 244; ISSS: 262 ("A Whig"), 263; 1837: 2S8 ("Fair Play"), 290, 291 ("A Real I^lend"), 293, 297, 301 ("Old Amicus"), 302 ("Hancoclc"), 303 ("A Philartel- phian"), 304, 305, 305 ("A Scotch. Emigrant"), 309 ("D. S. B.," "Procurator"), 310 ("O. E."), 319, 325 ("J. E. B."), 326 ("L. P."), 330, 330 ("EUen"), 331, 331 ("A citizen of the United States"); 18S8: 333 ("Veteran"), 334 ("A citi- zen"), 337 ("An old friend"), 338, 339, 339 ("Visor"), 340 (Whig member of Congress), 342 ("Anon"),344("Z.M."),345 ("Public informer"), 347, 355 ("B. P. K."), 356, 357 ("L. P."), 362; 18S9: 364, 365, 366 ("Member of Congress"), 371 ("A citizen of the United States"), 373, 375 ("Jefferson"), 378,379,379("W."),3S5 ("T. G.," "Ximenes"); 18^: 393("Seatorion"),396,405, 417, 418; 184i: 436, 440, 442, 450 ("Democrats"); 1S4S: 471, 475, 483 ("Scott County"); 1844: 504 ("Franklin"), 506 ("D. D. F."), 516, 519, 530, 543 ("CUo," "Otis"); 1846: 562 ("Kremer"), 566 1848: 583 ("Amicus"), 586, 691 ("The Old Guard"), 600, 600 ("D."). Anti-Abolition Meeting in Philadelfhia, 18SB, 246-247. Anti-Masonic Excitement in the West, 18B8, 87; MOVEMENT, 89; PARTY: (Convention, 1836, 260; dissolution discussed, 250; in New York, 95, 96, 112, 124; support in RepubUcan presidential can- vass sought, 1835, 234); question (influence in New York election, 1818), 96. Anti-Masonry, 262; benefiqal effect on Dem- ocratic organization, 183i, 190; Jackson on, 168. Anti-Ma-sons, 163, 186, 198, 234; Democratic, 221 ; Herkimer address on, 1834, 226; in PennsyI/- VAIHA (effect of Harrison's nomination upon, 254; Pittsburgh Gazette on, 1843, 492; flan for capturing the vote of, lor Van Buren, 1844, 498; political action, 1838 (comment), 255. Anti-Rent Agitation, Van Rensselaer and Albany counties. New York, 136, 494 (Flagg on, 1844, 6*6; Wright on Van Buren's letter on, 1844, 542; CAUSE (sufferings for: Van Buren's aid invoked, 1848, 59C); prisoners (Wright on Governor Young's manifesto on pardoning, ;s^r),667. Anti-Slavery Cause (Edward Coles's services to, 598); movement In England, 269; peti- tions (House resolutions on, 1837, condemned), 335. Apple-Teee Cutting.s, 569. Afpleton, D., & Co., receipt, 653. Appointments, Buchanan and Flagg on, 1839, 373. Apprentices, 377. Appropblation.s, TngersoU on, 1838, 336; Wood- bury on, /S3S, 350. Arbitration, international court of, 593; Van Buren on, 596, 644. Archer, William Seqar, 195,198; break with the Administration, 1834, 232; candidate for Congress, JS«, 77; aoocuon,252; letters,112, 150, 152, 163; LiNN on, 1842, 444; remark quoted, 211. Archee, ,64. Arctii-,wa. Argus, Albany, N. Y., 24, 25, 36, 38, 39, 42, 65, 174, 183, 188, 192, 194, 226, 228, 244, 272, 320, 324, 421, 464, 474, 487, 565, 642; " ABOLITION attitude, 1840, 390; ATTACKS upon, 469; Butler's speech in, 1832, 188; clipping, 192; COURSE of: (mn, 195, 1837, 324, 184S, 479); Dix on, 18SS, 336; edi- torial explained, 75; fh.es ordered sent to I.indenwald, 18B0, 644; impending absorption by the Atlas, 1849, 609; quarrel with the Courier and Enquirer, 183$, 175; quarrel with the Evening Post, 232; trouble with (Van Buren on, 1824), 66; union with the Albany Atlas suggested, 184i, 633; Van Buren's Pan- ami mission speech, 1828, to be printed in, 76; Van Buren's speech on piracy in, 73; Webb on, 169; Webb on his difference with, 1832, 176. Argus, Frankfort, Ky.: 85; (Bennett on, 1833, 209). Argus, Glasgow?, 301. Argus, Harrisburg, Pa., 486. Argus, Knoxville, Tenn., misrepresentations, fS45, 482. Argus, Michigan, 462. Argus, Platte, projected, ISPi, 495. ' Argus, Wheeling, Va., 669. Argus and Ktmgh Hewer?, 421. Aeistides, see Van Ness, William Peter. Aristocracy, power to rule, 324. Arkansas: Territory: (Fulton on convening the legislature of, 245; the question of a constitu- tion for, t83fl, 246; wishes to come in as a Jackson state, 2.32); State: (reported operations in, by a professed agent of the Bank of the United States, 18P, 394; Van Buren's strength in, 1843, 469). Arkansas Banner, control, opposition to Van Buren, ISU, 504. Armstrong, John, 22. Armstrong, Robert, 295, 310, 364; Jackson on, /839, 363, 371, 381; VANBuRENon: (1839,369; 1840, 398; 1841, for the Cabinet, 648). Army, 536; advice on increase of, 18371, 301; DESERTION frOtH, 303; LEGISLATION, 1821, 46; PEACE establishment, 27; Poinsett's report on organization, present strength, and disposition of, 1839, 371. (See also: Militia.) Arnold, Isaac N., letter, 686. Arnold, Robert, letter, 286. Arusmont, Frances Wright, d', letter, 496. ASUBURNEE, L., letter, 531. ASHBURTON, lyORD, 442. AsHMEAD, John W., 290. AspiNWALL, Thomas, letter, 307. Assignment, conditional, 23. AsTOR, John Jacob? 370. Astrology, 390, 406. Aston, ,93. Atherton, Charles Gordon? 634; letter, 271. Atlantic States, political news from, 1894, 68. Attorney-General, Van Buren on the diflloulty in finding, 1838, 348. 668 INDEX Atwatee, Caleb, letter, 544. Attwood, T., speech, 300. AuBUKN, N. Y.,61C; fkiends and appointments in (Wright on, 1SS8), .340; political conditions, 18SS, 3.54. AucHiNCLOSs, James, 98; letter, 97. Auctions, 97, 98. AuLnjo, John, 299. Aurora, Pittsburg, 230, 493. Austin, Wiluam E., letter, 492. Austin, , 33. AusTEu: diplomatic eelations with the United States, 224, 331; Van Buren on the KATinCATiON of the treaty olAug. S7, 18S9, with, 147. Aveeett, Thomas H., letter, 303. AVEET, Henet, 18. AVEKT, John C, 316. . AvEET, Thomas J., and others, subscription list, 414. AZOEES, 160. Babcock, Alfeed, letter, 588. Babcock, Haekison G. 0.,419. Babcock, Leandee, letter, 666, 057.'' Bachelee, Okigen, letters, 347, 366. Bacon, J. F., letter, 410. Bacon, EuTus, letter, 217. Bacot, Eobeet Dewae, 336. Bacouet, Louis Adolphe Amie Foueiee de, 400; address, 400. Badgee, Edmund, certificate, 202. Badgee, Geoege E., Nicolson's grievance against, 18J,l,iZl,i32. Bagbt, Arthue p., 586. Bahama Banks, Van Buren on lights tor, 171. Bailey, Gamaliel, Jr., letter, 592. Bailey, Benjamin, 559. Bakee, John Maetin, letter, 158. Bakee, Thomas G., 663. Balch, Aleeed, 147; lettees, 95, 379, 393, 449, 603, 626; on opposition to his appointment, UiO, 393. Baldwin, E., 117. Baldwin, Haevey, letter, 409. Baldwin, Henby, 98. Baldwin, , Judge, 135, 136. Baldwin's Shops, votes in, 406. Ballaed, Henby E., 376. Baltimoee: Attack anticipated in the fall of 18U, 24; cattle faje, Wfi, 610; Democeatic Convention committee, letters, 285, 289; I>em- oceatic defeat, 18S8 (Van Buren on), 343; mayoealty election, 18.'fi, 411; postmastee- ship, 18S9, 368; town meeting, 18Se, 270. Baltimore Sun, 603. BAJiCKEE, EVEET A., 26. Banceoft, Geoege, 556; ambitions, i84S, 649; APPOINTMENT as Collector of the Boston port ap- proved, I8SS, 333; appointment, I84S (Fairfield on), 555; ATTACKED, 1846, 560; FOE Seceetaey OF THE Tbeasuey (Polk on, I845), 550; HiHory, 230, 233, 644; letters, 127, 230, 233, 322, 370, 413, 416, 422, 427, 439, 447, 449, 460, 456, 460, 468, 470, 471 , 472, 473, 475, 478, 480, 486, 508, 513, 514, 516, 519, 624, 625, 627, 528, 536, 640, 646, 648, 649, 654, 665; ON ma ADMINISTRATION of the Boston custom-house, 1841, 422; ON HIS HisiOEiCAL work, 1840, 416; ON MENTION of himself for the Cabinet, 184B, 648; ON OVEETUEES to himself to write Polk's biog- raphy, 1844, 640; plan to go to Washington before the Convention, 1844, 519; Polk on, 1845, 561; peoposal to write Jackson's biography, 318, 319; RECOMMENDED tor tho Vienna mission, Wp, 416; Van Buren on, 1845, 551. Bancroft, Mes. Geoege, 535. Bank Bills, small, Butler on stamp duty on, 18S7, 308; capital: (in States, 1836-7, Van Buren on, 312; in New York, 220); conven- tions. New York: {18S7: action of country dele- gates m, 325; adjournment, 326; 18S8, 341); "bank making" (Wright on), 429; "oligaechy," 325; papee, 219; plan for "truly democratic," 310; " WAR of iSiS," 22. Bank, national: 205, 294, 308, 316, 469; argu- ment favoring an Improved form of, 331; dan- gee of, 310; fayoeed, 18S8, 345; influence of the New York Bank Convention upon, 18S7, 326; necessity urged, 215, 218, 324; PEOJECr for, 18S7, 304; Van Bueen questioned on, 244, 256, 269; Van Bueen on: (18S7f 312, lS4i, 460, 462). Bank of Ameeica, 63. Bank op England, 291, 290, 307, 342; Ciecula- tion (expansion and contraction of), 304; sus- pension, 18S7, 299. Bank of Noeth Ameeica, Van Buren on the rights of. In New York, 212. Bank of Oeleaus, 309. Bank of the Meteopolis, Gilpin on, 18S7, 296. Bank of the State of New York, proposed, I8S4, 213; project abandoned, 214. Bank of the United States, 24, 25, 32, 171, 216, 218, 221, 223, 225, 231, 262, 291; ACCUSED of malice and revenge, 220; attempted fraud by, 314; Bancroft on, 18iS, 127; Biddle's Instructions to the Tennessee Branch (Jackson on, 18S7), 314; Biddle's private account, 206; bills: (1818.- Calhoun's bonus bill: Van Buren on, 65; 1SS2.' Cambreleng on, 175, 176; noted, 183; I8S4: Tack- son on, 225; 18S7: Jackson on, 328; 18S8: House: Kane on effect of, 336; I84I: Clay's, 428; Jack- son on, 429; speculation on Tyler's action upon, 428; prospects and passage, 429; Wright on, 428; veto, comments and resolutions, 430) ; branches: (Albany, N. Y., proposed, 30; Chilllcothe, Ohio, 362; Hartford, Conn., 143; Oswego, N. Y., ap- plied for, 116); Cambeeleng on, 18S1, 170; CHAETER, 303 (Benton on unconstitutionality of, 622; Clinton's remarks on giving the casting vote agauist the charter in 1811, cited, 622; Gilpin on, me, 269); conduct: {18SS, 206, 1887, 287); CONTEST, I8S4, 220; cukeency plot: (Jackson on), 226; defeat, JS3|(Vaux on), 228; despot- ism: (Jackson on, 328; Dix on, I84I, 426^; ex- change DEAFTS, 215; FIGHT against, 18!i4, 223; Gilpin on, 18S7, 293, 296; Hamilton's report on (Van Buren's notes), 66; J. A. Hamilton on, 168, 169, 212; impolicy of a contest against, in New York (Webb on, 18S1, 164; INFLUENCE, 288; influence in heightening distress, 18S7, 295; influence in Pennsylvania poll- tics, 18S5, 239; Jackson on, 142, 182, 205, 206, 207, 213, 229; Jackson's ability to destroy the Influence of (Van Buren on), 225; Jack- INDEX 669 SON'S course toward: (defended, 226; dis- cussed, 300); McLane on, 135; maneuvers in the West: (Jackson on), 294; meeting (Van Buren on a call for, tSST), 309; movement at Cincinnati favoring recharter of, noted ,218; New Hampshtre Legislature's instructions to Senators to oppose, I8S7, 304; New York Fourth Ward Eepublicans on, 1834, 214, 215; operations, 320; OPPOSITION to renewal of charter of, 1SS4, 217, 219, 220, 2(U, 308; paper, 216; partisans (change of sentiment, I8S7), 309; party opposed to, 298; payments of the notes of, in the West, lSS9t (Ban- ton on), 418; PLAN for compromising the ques- tion of, 216; PLANS for, M4r, 420; political in- fluence, 138, 227; political use of its corre- spondence with the United States Treasury (Van Buren on), 227; power (Taney on, 1SS7), 306; prospects in Pennsylvania, WS6, 271; rechar- ter (Van Alen on, ISSi), 214; removal of depos- its from, ms, 201 (Jackson on, 203, Kendall on, 203); reported operations in Arkansas by pro- fessed agent of, 1840, 394; resolves (suggested, 18S8, 337; Segar on the vote on, in the Virginia LegislatiuB, 18S8, 337); rumored PROPOSALfrom Federal Government to, 18S7, 297; Rush on, 227; speoe in, 1SS7, 293; stock (Benton on), 253; success (Blair on, 18SS), 207; succESSFtiL war upon, 18S4, 232; Taney on, 18S6, 257; unpopu- larity of charter veto in England, /S3«, 185; Van Buren on, 187, 265, 267, 312, 620; Van Buren questioned on, 243, 604; war with, W^ (Cambreleng on), 193; Webb on, 214; Welles on, 311; Woodbury on, 395. Bankers, country, wishes of, 1837, 324. Bankhead, Charles, 157, 104. Banking, 310, 311, 331, 638; Cambreleng on, 248; CONDITIONS, 1SS7, 284, 285; constitutional amendment on, suggested, 1837, 305; Ellis's resolutions on, 1838, 336; IN the United States and foreign countries (Woodbury on), 265; law (Wright on, 18S7, 294; law, general: Throop on passage of, by New York Legislature, 18S8, 343; Hammond on, MS«, 345); Lee on, 213; system, American, 234, 294, 304, 306, 307, 309, 310, 323, 331 (dlfBculties of abolishing, 299; effect upon our foreign reputation, 428; plan for, I84I, 434; pro- ject for uniform standard, 331; suggestions for re- fbrmin,302,303,304,331,431); Throopou, 1837, 315; Van Buren on, 1839, .364. "Bankites " IN South Carolina, 230. Bankrupt Act, views on, 79. Bankrupt Law, general: (discussed, 305; Butler on, 308; Hoyt on, 308; Van Buren on, 386, 409; of 1841: unpopularity, 502; Van Buren ques- tioned on, 461; Wright on, 438; Wright on vote for repeal of, 18iS, 462). Bankruptcy, Van Buren on, 81. Banks, Philip, 604; letter, 547. Banks, In general, 276, 282, 290, 294, 306, 309, 311, 329, 353; CAMPAIGN letterhead, IS40, 416; char- acterized, 18S7, 311; conduct, Throop on, 1837, 293; Dallas's report, 28; Democrats of Massa- chusetts Legislature on, 1837, 299; demoraliz- ing effect of, upon public morals, 1843, 480; di- rectors, 56; dividends, 327; Hamilton's in- terviews with presidents of, 1837, 308; Ham- mond on, 1837, 308; House call for report on. 1819, cited, 39; impolitic agitation against. In the West, 1843, 469; inability to Increase specie, 289; influence: (iS«fl,98; ;«SS, 337; f«^'i, 393; 1813, 482); INGERSOLL on, 1838, 336; interests (separation from other interests In Van Buren's annual message, 1837), 327; Jackson on, 1838, 348; LEGISLATION (Jackson on, /S3«), 354; Loco- Poco policy on, 1837, 307; monopoly (Polk on), 298; the nobility of the country, 223; opposi- tion to the Democratic party in New York, 1837, 323; OUTRAGEOUS COURSE (Jackson on, 1837), 300; POLITICAL effect of stopping, 295; popular belief in (Wright on, 1837), 300; position, 1837, 324; question: (J8«, 63; 1837, 310; Van Bu- ren asks Eives's views upon, 1837, 287); ques- tions on, to come before the special session, 1837, 302; SALE of Treasury notes by, 1830, 378; sus- pension, 1837, 287, 293, 294; THROOP on, 1838, 338; troubles, 18S8, 335; Van Buren on, 246, 342; Van Buren's attitude toward, 127; work- ing classes' opposition to, 1837, 294. Banks: Albany, N. Y., 219 (refusal to receive country paper noted, 218); Baltimore, suspen- sion, 1837, 293; Buffalo: Throop on injunc- tions against, 292; Cincinnati, 40; country, 291 (action of delegates in the New York Conven- tion, 1837, 325); DEPOSIT, 304, 308, 321 (Benton on, 1837, 299; bill for adjusting claims against, 1SS7, 314; Buchanan on, 1837, 300; discussed as substitute for the Bank of the United States, 305; Gilpin on, 1837, 293; Eitehie on, 1837, 310; re- sumption by, discussed, 1SS7, 298; Taney on public money in, 306); English, 291; incor- porated, opposition to, 305; Louisiana, 283; New York, 12, 10, 17, 20, 31, 96, 97, 98, 99, 102, 201, 215, 218, 219, 220, 233, 200,, 341, 606 (election in- fluence, 186, 317, 320, 322, 323, 324, 383; law gov- eming actuation in, 254; lobby, dispersal, 18SS, 53; necessity of Democrats gaining, 1837, 323; presidents: James Hamilton's desire to inter- view, 1837, 303; "proceedings," Albany, 18^1, 52; run upon, 1837, 292; suspension, 1837, 293); OF Discount and Circulation (opposed for depos- itory of public moneys), 310; of Issue (Cam- breleng on independence from), 301; Philadel- phia, 293, 341; South Carolina, 491; State, 316 (dangers of, 308; opposed as Federal depos- itories, 316; oppressive Federal measures toward, 299; suspension and forfeiture of charters, 297; Elves on system of, 300); Tennessee, 296, 290; Virginia, 299; Western (Cambreleng on), 287; without circulation (Cambreleng on govern- ment dealings with, 1S37), 2S7. Bannatyne, Dugald, 315; letter, 301. Baptist, Richard H., Iette.r, 240. Baptists, 258. Barber, Isaac B., letter, 374. Barbour, James, letter, 113. Barbour, John S., letters, 411, 417. Barbour, Philip Pendleton, 174, 187, 190, 423; favored for the United States Supreme Court, 261 ; letters, 328, 386, 417. Barclay, , 230. Baring Brothers & Co., Loudon, 132, 167, 240; Vail on Van Buren's accounts with, 240. Barker, George W., letter, 482. Barker, Jacob, 20; letters, 70, 218, 292. 670 INDEX Baekeb, James Nelson, letters, 286, 287, 289, 294: Barker, Pierre A., 339. Barnard, , 190. Baenbubnees, New York, 580; doth parties' hopes centered on, 1S48, 585; ideas (intolerance of, by the Jackson Democratic Association, 1848), 587; movement, 1848, 590. Barnes, Hillman B., letter, 655. Baenet, Isaac Co^E? 190. Barney, John, letters, 333, 343. Barnum's Hotel, 524. Barrett, , 125. Bareingee, , 34. Barbt, William Taylor, letter, 204. Baeey, , Maj., 121. Bakey, , 226. Baery, , 278. Baery, , 301. Barstow, Gamaliel IT., 661; letter, 661. Barstow, S. ¥., letter, 301. Bartlet, Wilham, letter, 416. Barto, H. D., letter, 415. Barton, James ? L., ? letters, 338, 339. Baeton, S. C, letter, 692. " Baeton Question," 278. ■ Basadee, , Col., 130. Bascom, Ansel, letter, 588. Bassano, Due DE, 235. Bates, Barnabas, 391; letters, 236, 297, 390. Bates, Joshua, letter, 282. Baumann, Sebastian, 12. Bay, S. Mansfield, letter, 497. Bay State Democrat, 496. Bayley, Thomas Henry, 612. Beal, a. L., 408; letter, 407. Bean, Betsey, 247. Beardsley, Levi, 628. Beardsley, Samuel, 60, 61, 77, 143, 628; course of, as to the tariff, 1844, 499, 501; letters, 47, 260; Smith Van Buren pn the nomination of, 1844, 501. Beasley, R. 0.,- letter, 233. Beaty, Martin, 185, 240. Beaumarchais Claim, 112, 153. Beaumont, Andrew, 231, 545; charge of hypoc- risy against, 1844, 544; letters, 157, 224, 450, 500, 625, 629, 631. Beck, N. F., 103; letter, 103. Beck-with, Abijah, pamphlet, 643. Beckwith, John, letter, 656. Bedient, John J., letters, 412. Bee, 16, 18. Beekman, John P., 514,547,569, 682,609; letters, 515, 547, 627, 638, 639. Beekman v. The People: Bidwell on John Van BuEEN's argument in, 18B8, 651. Beers, George D., letter, 510. Beees, Joseph D., letter, 249. Beet sugar, manufacture of, 343. Behe, Baron, 175. ■ Beiene, Andrew?, Wright on the report of, on Vh:ginia, I844, 520. Belgian dispute, 104 (settlement by the Powers, 165); QUESTION, 165, 182. Belgium: conditions: (ISSO, 144, 18S1, 148, 166); King (date for receiving Van Buren, 1853), 636; EEVOLUTION, ISSO, 137, 139; suggestions tor a treaty with, 18S0, 143; teeaty with Holland (Van Buren on), 170. Bell, John: attitude toward the Bank of the United States, 225; Jackson on candidacy of, 18S9, 371; Jackson on political standing of, 18S4, 225; Jackson on prospects of, 18S6, 270. Bell, John, 7 financial troubles, 603; Jackson on, 307, 424; Polk's success against, J«3a,,37ft. Bell,_ Thomas, letter, 225>- Bell, Thomas S., 225. " La Belle Hortense," 97. - Bellinger, C. P., petition, 41. Benham, Joseph F., letter, 319. Benjamin, G. B., letter, 585. Benjamin, Judah Peter, speech. Senate, Dec. SO, 1860 ? (Reverdy Johnson on), 658. Benjamin, Park, letter, 463. Bennett, H. P., letter, 400. Bennett, James Gordon, 131; accused by .Tackson of being bought by the Bank of the United States, 18SS, 208; Croswell on,. 183S, 203; LETTERS,.191, 200, 205, 208, 209, 210, 321, 363; ON THE removal of the deposits, 208; political ATTITUDE, 1847, 575; seeks consulship at Bremen, 191. Benson, , 324. Bent, Charles, murder of, 572. Benton, Nathaniel Foley, 178; letters, 321. Benton, Thomas Hart, 232, 245, 287, 300, 421, 444, 454, 516, 522, 668, 687, 601, 602, 620, 638; Abridge- ment of the Debates of Congress (Blair on, 1856), 646; agency in the Western anti-bank agitation, 184S, 409; amendment, 1899, to S. 29, "distribu- tion bill," 98; amendments touching boundEi- ries, 1850, 013; "Col. Benton and his Contem- poraries," 651-652 (Van Buren's comment, 662); apathy, 1849, 604; APPROVED by the Whigs, 1844, 528; ASKS Dix to interview publishers, 1851, 619; asks for his letter tq Van Buren after his rejection, 1851, for u-se in the TUrty Years' View, 621 ; atti- TITOE toward the Free-soil movement, 1848, 589; attitude toward Van Buren, 1848, 594; bill for the application of surplus revenue, 18S6t 253; Blair on, 582, 612; Blaie's disappointment in a speech of, 184!), C07; Blaie's news of, 1847, 572; Blair's peoposal, 1851, to nominate for Presi- dent, independently of a convention nomination, 617 (refusal, 617); Blaie's solicitude for the fate of, in Missouri, 1852, 629; chances in Mis- souri: {ms, 037, 1856, 647); change of feeling toward Kossuth, 1853, 627; conduct and pros- pects in Missouri, 185S, 646; conduct com- mended, 18SB, 236; coreespondence of, with Walker of New Orleans, 1850 (Blair on), 612; CEiTicizED,321; death (Blair on), 651; declines chairmanship of the Senate Committee on Mili- tary Affairs, 1847, 576; declines proffered major- generalship, 1847, 667; defeat: (1851, 610, 1854, 038); difficulty with A. P. Butler, 1848, 593, 594; DDTTCULTY with Foote, JS50, 613; dissatis- faction with the result of the Missouri Conven- tion, fSM, 627; estimate of, iS.{S, 488; estrange- ment of, from Jackson, I844 (Blair on) 540; FAMILY affairs, 1856, 646; family affliction, 185S, 637; FAVORED in Mississippi for Vice-President, 1834, 229; FEELING toward Clay and Calhoun, 623; fight in Missouri: {1840, 006, 008, 609, 610; 1852, 028); GRIEF Over the death of a son, 1852, 627; health, 440, 617, 632; impending death, stoicism, patience, and tenderness (Blair on, INDEX 671 MM), 651; IMPROVEMENT from Ws Western cam- paign, 18SI, 630; IMPROVEMENT In oratory, I8S0, 613; iMPtTDENCE of his letter on Texas, 516; in RELATION to Clay, tSSS, 624; in relation to Douglas and Kossuth, tSSi (Blair on), 626; IN RELATION to Frgmont's beet contract claim, ISBt, 630; IN RELATION to Frfimont's trial (Dix on, 1S48), 579; IN relation to the major-general- ship, 1847, 568; IN relation to the lieutenant- generalship, 1847 (Gilpin and Wright on), 567; IN relation to the Missouri appointments and senatorship, 186S, 635: indorsement of Cass, 1848, 585, 587; influence, 184i, 443; last nj^ NESS, 651, 652; LETTER for Philadelphia Van Buren meeting, 184S, cited, 453; letter on the treaty of 1819 (Kendall on), 515; letter of, read in the Senate, 1847 (Blair on the acquisition of), 569; LETTER to Dawson, 1840 (republished, 184S) cited, 448; letters, 95, 147, 193, 197, 199, 231, 233, 242, 299, 319, 366, 381, 418, 440, 441, 442, 444, 452, 453, 559, 566, 567, 568 (circular), 576, 584, 619, 620, 621, 622, 624, 641, 647; LETTERS AND SPEECHES (Taney on), 210; LIEnTENANT-GENERALCY, 611; LIT- ERARY and political plans, 18S1, 618; literary work (Blair on, 18SS), 637; madness (Poinsett on, JS47),571; military plan, ;«4«, 566; "MmT Drops," 295; Missouri speech (Gilpin on, 18S6), 645; NiLESou, /«4^,578; objections to Houston as a presidential nominee, 1851, 621; orncious- NESS in Missouri, 184i, 437; ON campaign policy, tS4S, 470; ON the constitutionality of the Bank of the United States, 022; on De Tocqueville's errors, 622; on the destruction of his papers, 1855, 641; on his letter for the Philadelphia Van Buren meeting, 184S, 464; ON his position, 1847, 566; ON his refusal of the major-general- ship, 1847, 568; ON his trip to New England, 18S6-57, 647; ON Madison's resolutions, 1794, for commercial discrimination, 131; ON Marcy's conduct in Fremont's trial, 576 (Dix's comment, 577); ON Treasury notes, 1838, 340; on the West Indian trade negotiations, 1829-SO, 622; OPINION on the time for the National Democratic Convention, 184S, 456; plan, 1857, for tour years' work to save the Union, 647; plans for saving Missouri, 1851, 620; poutical letter of Aug. ii, 1847 (Flagg on), 573; political limitations (John Van Buren on, 1856), 644; political posi- tion and hopes, 1860, 611; poutical pro- gramme, activity, and prospects, 1849, 603, 604, 606; FEAL3E of Frank Blair, 630; presidential CANDIDATE, 1851, 618; PRESIDENTIAL POSSI- BILITY, 1847, 572; programme on the Compro- mise question, 1850, 613; project for annexing Texas, 1845 (Blair on), 549; promise of expung- ing resolutions, 251; prospects in Missouri: 0849, 611; 1850, 614, 615; 1851, 628); "recre- ancy to democracy," 618-, refusal to run for the presidency: (/«ii, 428; 1851; comment, 618); REFUSES Strother's challenge, 245; relations with the Administration, 1847, 6C8; relations with Allen of Ohio, 1843, 604; relations with Fremont and Buchanan, 1858, 646; services (Blair on, 1844), 540; specie amendment to pen- sion bill (comment), 170; speech, 629; speech criticized, 1849, 607; speech on the independent Treasury, 18S8: (Letcher on, 344, B. Pierce on. 340) ; speech on the McLeod case, 1841 (comment, 427); speech on the Omnibus bill, July 16, 1850 (Blair on), 613; speech on the tarilt of 18S8 (sent), 444; speech on the "Three million bill" (reviewed), 569; speech, 1840, on Woodbury's Treasury report(Jackson on), 396; speech against the Webster- Ash burton Treaty, 184B (Gilpin on), 452; speech, /S^ (Claiborne on), 632; speeches at Lexington and Jefferson City, 1849 (comment), 608; "sTiLLHnNT"forWayne, /SSS, 643; Stro- ther's challenge to, 245 (refused, 245); sug- gests a letter from Van Buren to Clay, 1851, 624; Texas bill, 1845: (Blair on, 549; other comment, 549; Thirty Years' View: (Benton on, 619, 620, 621, 624; chapters on the Calhoun - Tyler "intrigue" preventing Van Buren's nomination: Blair's comment, 640; comment, 617, 618, 619, 620, 630, 632, 640; extracts, on the West India trade and the rejection of Van Buren, 636; manu- script submitted to Van Buren tor criticism, 620; 622, 641, 649; Van Buren's comment, 620); Thomas on, I844, 493; Thomas's strictures on the use of private correspondence By, 1844, 519; to be requested to make a funeral oration over Silas Wright, I847, 573; triumph in Mis- souri, 1852, 629; Martin Van Buren, Jr., on, 1850, 613; Van Buren's attempt to reconcile with Clay, 1852, 624; Van Buren's Indiana letter submitted to, I84S, 461; view of the Texas treaty of I844, 620; views (Poinsett on, 1842), 446; VIEWS as to the best course on the Jackson-Van Buren Democracy, 1851, 617; views on the best policy of the Democratic party, 1852 (Blair on), 625; views on the Buffalo Conven- tion of 1848, 620; VIEWS on the time for the National Convention (cited, 184'i), 456; views on Texas, IS44 (Blair on), 546; Welles on, 1848, 589; Welles's remarks on opinions of, 1846, 563; Weight on, 1842, 438. Benton, Mrs. Thomas Hart, health, 666, 621. Benton, (son of Thomas Hart), 627. Berks County, Pa. , presidential election, 1836, 272. Berlin and Milan Decrees, 60, 616. Berrian, Hobart, letter, 588. Berrien, John MacPherson; Jackson on, ug, 160, 185; proposal to reply to Eaton noted, 18S1, 161; "substitute bill" cited, 1849, 603. Berry, , 467. Berteand, Marquis de, MarsIiaU (Henri Gratien), visit to Boston, 1843, 485. Betting on Elections, 21, 78, 93, 220, 245, 272, 274. Betts, Samuel Rossiter, letters, 27, 28, 29, 34, 39. Beys, James R., COO; letter, 699. Bibb, George MINOS, 182; letter, 182; maneu- vers, 1844, 538. BiDDLE, John? 161. BIDDLE, Nicholas, 117, 216, 224, 291, 294, 297, 303; INSTRUCTIONS to the Tennessee branch of the Bank of the United States (Jackson on, 1837), 314; LETTER on resumption, 1838 (Throop on), 340; OFFER to guarantee deposits, 1857 (Van Buren on), 307; "paper rags," 296; plan to destroy state banks (Jackson on, 1833), 209; private account with the Bank of the United States, 206; state- ment, on resumption (Edmonds on, 1838), 339; Turrill on, 1838, 341; Van Buren urged to form political alliance with, 1838 (?) 362. 672 INDEX BiDPLE, , Capt., of the Macedoniarij fi3 BiDLACK, Benjamin A., letters, 644, 645. BmwELL, Marshall S., letter, 661. BIGELOW, J.OHN, 608. Biglee, John, letters, 375, 396. BiGLEK, William, 631. BiLBOA, 284. Bill, Edmund B., 436; letter, 435. Bill in Equity, 19. BILLE, Steen a., 149. BILLINGS, NOYES, 481; letters, 478, 481, 584. Bills, small, 234; Throop on state prohibition of, 328; Theoop on, i8S8, 357. Binns, John, 506; letter, 503. Binns, Joseph? 69. Bikch, Matthew, 207. BIKCHARD, Matthew, letters, 319, 379, 478, 533; re- port, 319, Biedsall, Benjamin, Jr., 18, 19, 21; letter, 92. BiEMiNGHAM, England, antislavery meeting, 1SS6, 269. Birmingham (England) Journal, 269. Bishop, f 24. Black Eivee, appropriation, IS4S, 466. Black Sea, commerce, 113, 127, 134. Blacks, imprisoned (Amistad negroes), Ludlow on, 1839, 383. Bladensburg, disgraceful conduct of militia at, lau, 24, Blair, Francis Preston, 182, 187, 191, 199, 205, 276, 290, 312, 351, 366, 365, 372, 452, 453, 548, 669, 564, 687, 611, 613, 617, 624, 626, 628, 646, 660; AD- VICE to Pierce on the Cabinet, 186S, 631, 632; Am to Parton on his Life of Jackson, 655; alleged opposition to Scott, 1861, 659; alleged wish to give up the Globe in 1837, 646; approves Fre- mont for president, ISSe, 643 ; attack of Ritchie, Donelson, Wallack, etc., upon the address of, Jan. 8, 1862, 624; attacks upon Tyler, ISiS, 488; Buchanan's overtures to, on the Federal organ, ISie, 666; Clay's personal feeling toward, 623; conduct: (1838, 334; 181,3, 481); controversy WITH Kendall, m^S, 450, 461, 452, 463, 454, 455, 466, 464 (comment, 479, 489; Jackson on, 481; Van Burenon, 479; Wright on, 462,463); criticized, 321; DEFEAT, 1837 (Van Buren on), 317; disap- pointment, 1833 (Van Buren on), 199; displace- ment, 1838 (Duff Green on), 367; editor, 668; elected hy a Baltimore antislavery meeting as delegate to a convention in Pittsburg, 1856, 643; estimate of his fortune, 18^9, 610; farm (M. Van Buren, Jr., on, 18iB), 561; farmer, 1847, 570; foreign mission proposed for, 18iC, 654; E. B. GOOCH reporting for, 464; health, 580, 582, 623, 664; hope for an alliance between his grandson and Van Buren's granddaughter, 660; Jackson's gratitude to, for championship, 184B, 649; Kendall for place of, 1S3H, 174; lack of tact, 322; letters, 172, 187, 206, 226, 264, 267, 270, 349, 352, 380, 414, 417, 425, 43i, 440, 446, 461, 452, 466, 464, 473, 490, 505, 530, 640, 641, 545, 646, 549, 660, 563, 654, 667, 669, 660, 561, 566, 666, 568, 669, 572, 573, 575, 677, 678, 579, £82, 586, 588, £92, 193, 694, 696, 600, 601, 602, 603, 604, 605, 600, 607. 60S, 609, 610, 611, 612, 613, 614, 615, 616, 617, 618, 619, 620, 621, 622, 623, 624, 625, 626, 627, 628, 629, 630, 631, 632, 633, 634, 635, 636, 637, 638, 640, 641, 643, 645, 646, 649, 660, 651, 654, 665, 657, 658, 659, 660, 661, 662; letter in the Evening Post (comment, ISiS), 594; move to send to the Baltimore Con- vention, 1848, 582; obligations to Van Buren, 649; ON the Baltimore Convention, 1851, 628; ON European politics and American interven- tion, 18iS, 626; ON his campaign activities, 185B, 629; ON HIS ESTRANGEMENT from Buchanan and the reconciliation, 1849, 610; ON His letter of refusal of New York overtures toward his nomina- tion for the presidency, 1861, 617; on his letter to the New York Republicans, jlpr. £8, 1856, 665; ON HIS PouncAL position, I848, 678; on his political separation from Van Buren, 1866, 646; ON his recommendations for cabinet positions, 1851, 632; ON intervention, 1862, 624; ON McKean's attack upon Van Buren, 1833, 205; ON a move to defeat the "rottens" at Cincinnati, 1856, 643; ON the move to get rid of him, 1845, 553; ON the mutilation of his address to Kos- suth, as printed in the Union, 1852, 624; on nullification (letter to the New York Repub- licans), 1856, 645; on FlERCE'snomlnation, 1862, 628; ON the prospects of the Jacksonian Democ- racy, 1851, 616; opinion on Southern banking interests (cited), 324; O'Suluvan on, I84O, 389; OVERTURES to, for the establishment of a new Democratic paper in Washington, 1850, 612; PLAN for a new buildmg, Washington, 1845, 649; PLAN to buy a horne, 270; political umitations (John Van Buren on, 1866), 644; political persecution, 184S, 694; poutical separation from his sons, 1866, 644; project (Van Buren on, 1861), 617; proposes Benton, Woodbury, and Butler, successively, as presidential candi- dates, 1862, 617-618, 620-624, 626 (abandons pfesi- _ dent making, 626) ; quandary on the presidential question, 1862, 627; quandary on the Texas question, I84S, 489; reelected as House printer, 184s, 490; Ritchie's proposal to, to resume editorship, I848, 582; saved by Van Buren from a newspaper venture, 1866, 643; scheme foe military reorganization, 1846, 665, 666 (comment, 566); "shot" at Fillmore in his address at the Jackson Association dirmer, Jan. 8, 1852, 623; a SUMMER trip and a lost cloak, 1850, 614; sus- picions and party standing, I84S, 477; theeat- EN3 to indict Buchanan for treason, -J *S7, 659; TEIP to Cuba, i840, 414; trip to St. Louis, 1861, and newspaper speculation thereon, 623; trouble in keeping cloaks, 1850, 615; vigor and enthusiasm, 1856, 646; warned not to de- nounce conservatives, 1837, 322; Webb on, 1831, 169; Welles on, I845, 565; western trip, 1843, 464, 465, 466, 473; WITHDRAWAL from the Olohe, 1849, 610 Blair, Francis Peeston, ? 326. Blaie and RrvEs: Day's proposed paper in part- nership with, 632, 633; election, as printers to Congress, I840 (Van Buren on), 389; fate (Van Buren on, 1845), 655; Jackson on, 1841, 424, 426; Jackson monument subscription, 618. Blair, Mrs. Feancis Peeston, 172, 664; gifts to Van Buren, 614, 624, C30, 632; health, 692, 593, 595; suggestion of the senatorshlp for Van Buren, 1861, 618. INDEX 673 BiAm, Feancis Preston, Jr., 588, 606, 620, 627, 629; Benton's praise of, tSSl, 630; F. P. Blair on, 1848, 682; Boston address, as a basis for the Bepubllcan platform. 1819 (F. P. Blair on), C64; DIFFICULTIES at St. LoUiS, 1849, eOS; DffFICULTY with Fr&nont, 1S60, 614; election to Uie Mis- souri legislature, 18S4, 638; fight and election 1S60, 658; in relation to the fight in Missouri, 18S3, 635; letters, 581, 628; McDowell's attack upon, ISSl, 631; militahy activity in Missouri, 1861, 661; POLmcAL activity in Mis- souri, /S4S, 606; SPEECH, 661; VIEW of Benton's nomination, 1851 , 618; views on the colonization of freedmen, 657; western experiences, 1847, 572. Blair, James, achievements in California, 1850, 613; ESTATE in California, 638; in rejlation to Califomiapolitics, f*57, 627; letter, 626; tomb, 640. Blair, Mrs. James, 614. Blair, Joseph P. (Francis P. ?), 326. Blaeb, Montgomery, 586, 623; Accomra of the Missouri Bemocratic Convention, 185$, 627; ALLEGED apposition to Scott, fWf, 669; arrival at Silver Springs, May, 18SB, 628; Benton's plans for, 1851, 632; defeat in Missouri, 1851, 620; F. P. Blair on, 1848, 682; F. P. Blair on, fob attorney-generai;, 1852, 633; letters, 405, 605, 606,647,652,660; OPINION of Van Buren's advice to the Utlca Convention, 1848, 589; proposed establisiunent of a newspaper in Washington by, 1851, 624; scheme abandoned, 625; John Van Bueen asked by F. P. Blair to indorse for United States attorney-general, 185g, 633. Blair, Montgomery? letter, 633; on prin- ciples applying to Cabinet appointments, ISSlf 633. Bland, Theodorick, 368; letter, 368. Bland, , 333. Blatchford, , 211. Bleeceeb, Anthony J., letters, 414, 533. Bleeckee, Harmanus, 460; Butler on appoint- ment of, 1839, 374; declines commissionership, 1SS8, 348; LETTERS, 303, 316, 348, 380, 390, 418, 420,447,531; MARRIAGE, 447; on His reception at the Hague, f«S9, 380; BEQUEST for recall, f«^, 420. Bloodgood, Abeahaii, 177; letter, 178. Bloodgood, S. De Witt, letter, 103. Bloomfield, Joseph E., 221. Blunt, , 55, 56. Blythe, Calvin, 89; letter, 400; warrant, 369. Board, Sharon Springs, 1869, 654. BoCKEE, Abraham, 648. BoDisco, Alexandre de, 344; Benton on a dinner of, to Lord Ashburton, 184£, 440. BouvAR, Simon, Van Boren on, 133. BoLLES, John A., 334. BoMFORD, George, document, 280. BoMMER, George, New Metlioi 7 491. Bonaparte, Joseph, 402. Bond, , 212. Bond Coimty, III., General Meeting, 1844, 499. Bonds, 14, 23; customs: (payment of, 296, suits for, 294); for appointee to the mint, 1840, 403; OF ACCOUNTINO OFFICERS, 324; OF LESATEES (New York law), 14. BONSAL, Benjamim S., 311. Boon, Eatliff, letters, 274, 285. BooNviLLE, Mo., Democratic Association, ratifica- tion meeting, ISU, 636 (Van Buien on, 536). Booth, John B., letters, 295, 490. Boeder States: Kembloon,.ron.,f«Sf,668; l^w's forecast upon, 659. Borkomeo, Monsignoe, 637. Boston: Bunker Hill celebration, June 17, 184S, 473; CUSTOM-HOUSE appointments, 183S, 204; political conditions, 1819, 113, 114; public meeting, May, 1837, 294; Van Bueen meeting, 1843, 460. Boaton Advertiser and Pa(rio(, clipping, 480. Boston Daily Advocate, editorial, 250. Boston Post, 496. Boston Sepublican, 699, 600; editorial, 1848, 600. BosTWiCK, H., 400. BOTTS, John Minor, 604. BoucK, WiLLiiM C, 408, 458; appointments, 1844, 500; Beekman on, f«44, 615; course of friends of, 1843, 479; Hammond on, 1844, 510; letter, 78; UNSATiSFACTOBT, 1844, 612; Van Buren's ADVICE to, on relations with the legislature, 1843, 458; Van Buren's suggestions for the message of, 1843, 451. Bourbon, Due de. Prince of Cond€, 143. Bourbons, 137. Boutwell, George S., 458; letter, 457. BouviENNE, , Memoirs of (Van Buren on), 165. Bowker, Joseph, letter, 597. BowMAR, Herman, 267. BOWNE, Walter, 107, 108, 344; letters, 104, 107. BowNE, Walter ? 93. Bowring, John, letter, 217. BOTCE, William H., 451, 453; letter, 451. Bozorth, William, letter, 221. Bracken, Charles, 246; letters, 247, 249. Brackenbidge, , 64. Bradford, A. W., 579. Bradford County, Pa., adxiress, 1840, 409; Free- soil meeting, 1848, 696. Beadish, Luthee, letter, 369. Brady, James T.? conspiracy against Democratic union, 1850-1, 616. Beady, William V., 581; letter, 580. Bragg, John, letters, 468, 485, 491, 499, 544, 668; marriage, 568. Beagg, John S., letter, 462; Wright on, 18P, 462. Branch, John, 117, 119; Bancroft on, 1843, 475; bankrupt bill, 1817 (Van Buren's attitude toward, 18S7 and 1840), 406; Jackson on, 1831, 159, 160,167; LETTER, 364. Brandies, French, Jackson on duties on, under the tariff of 1838, 201. Brandon, Byrd, letter, 257. Bbandy-peaches, 614, 630, 632, 641, 646, 649. Beanham, Henry, 71; letter, 71. Brant, , Col., Benton on charges against, 1839, 381. Braxton, George, 212. Braxton, St. George T., 212. Brazil, 110, 114, 464; United States representaUon in, 136. Beeadstuffs, Woodbury on imports of, 1834-6, 312. Deeckenridge, John Cabell, 625; speech in the House, Mar 3, 1852 (cited), 626. Beeckenbidge, B. J., 606. 40803°— 10- -43 674 INDEX Beeese, Sidney, letters, 415, 463; Wright on, 18U, 502, Beent, Daniel, 96, 100, 103, 113, 123; deafts and copies by, 115, 134, 147, 148, 150, 151, 162, 155; lETTEES, 87, 149, 157. Beent, Thomas L. L., Daniel on, 18S9, 370. Beent, Thomas L. L.? 121. Beent, Willum L., 68. Beewstee, D. p., letter, 372. Beibeet, Blair on, ISSt, 187. Beistol, England, 262. Beitish budget and duty-eeduction, 1831, 148; FUNDING system, 408, 416; insolence (Fairfield on, 18S9), 365; oppression (Fairfield on, 1839), 365; PAETY in Mexico, 1830, 130; soveeeigns (annual income), 56; tkade regulations, 148; TEOOPS (reported on United States territory, 1839), 376. Beoadnax, , 195. Beoadway Tabeenacle meeting, 1847, 676 (Van Buren's comment, 676). Beockenbeough, John, 303, 304, 423; letters, 296, 308, 321, 423. Beodhead, Daniel M., 542; letter, 236. Beodhead Affaie, 490. Beoglie, Due DE, 266. Beonson, Alvin, letters, 115, 661, 662. Beonson, Alvin, 337; Himter on, lor judgeship, 18S8, 349. Beonson, Geeene Caeeiee, letter, 143. Beonson, J. H., letter, 371, 407. Beooklyn Navy-Yaed, 664. Beoom, Geoege, letters, 19, 35. Beoome, Willlam, 63. Become County, N. Y., Democeatio dissensions, 1836, 265; political conditions, ISiS, 486. Bkough, John, 308. Beougham, Heney, Loed, 276, 342. Beown, Aeeon Vail, 469, 601. Beown, Albeet Gallatin, letter, 488. Beown, Bedfoed, 404, 456, 630; Campaign activ- ity, 1840, 413; COEEESPONDENCE with Saunders (cited, 18p, 468, 460; comment, 485); feeling over the Baltimore Convention, 18U, 638; let- tees, 227, 270, 406, 413, 422, 464, 630; ON the NoBTHEEN Democeacy and Van Buren's public services, 630; opinion on the presidential nomin- ation (cited, 1848), 680; peesonal history, 1844- 18SS, 630; EETUEN to political activity after Pierce's nomination, ISSS, 630. Bkown, B. F., 484; letter, 482. Beown, Ethan Allen, 466, 501; letters, 136, 242, 456, 463, 464, 466, 497. Beown, Jacob, 39; Gen. Spencer's remark to, on Republican party, 38, 39. Beown, James, 87, 89, 106, 110; letter, 120. Beown, John, raid at Harpers Ferry (Van Buren's comment), 666. Beown, J. W., 386. Beown, Willum J., letter, 616. Beown, , Dr. (of Kentucky), 73. Beown, , 93. Bkowne, 0. H., Gilpin on, 1843, 468; letters, 465, 493. Beowne, Willum, 111, 113. Beownson, Oeestes Augustus, letter, 340. Beyan, John A., editorial oh, 1838, 335; letter, 337. Beyan, Joseph H., letters, 186, 262. Beyant, Willum Cullen, 316, 339, 373, 646; let- ters, 326, 372. Beyson, David, letter, 236. Buchanan, James, 80, 231, 300, 610, 649; activity favoring, in Pennsylvania, 184^, 443, 449, 450; ACTIVITY of the friends of, 184£, 446; aid to Hendrick B. Wright in his canvass, 18SB, 631; attempts to discredit Benjamin Patton, 184^, 437; BENTON'S relations with, 18Se, 646; Blair on, 672, 582, 612; Blaib on his estrangement from, and the reconciliation, 610; Blaie on his feab for the truckling of, to the South, 1868, 646; Montgomery Blaie on, 1857, 647; Blaib's threat to indict for treason, 1861, 669; called THE choice of Pennsylvania for President, 1848, 681; chaeactee, 626; coalition with Polk, 184S, (Cambreleng on), 652; combination with Cass and Douglas, 1851, 623; conduct, 1844 (Gilpin on), 645; connection vrith Polk's administra- tion, 610; Davezac on, 529; deteemination to support the convention nominee, I844, 494; DOMESTIC aflliction, I849, 610; effoets "toallay a Dallas presidential excitement," 1844, 644; election to the Senate, 1834, 231; explanation of his and Polk's conduct, 610; favoeed for President, I84S, 465; "game," 1856, 646; Gil- pin on, 437; in eelation to the peace negotia- tions, IS47, 672; IN eelation to the slavery question and the Presidency, 1850, 611; inau- GUEAL address, 647; influence in the conven- tion, 1844, 631; influence with Polk, 184S, 663; LETTEES, 162, 241, 268, 272, 279, 280, 287, 300, 311, 338, 347, 349, 356, 361, 363, 373, 408, 415, 611, 649; LETTEE of, to Hom on his withdrawal, I844 (Gil- pin on), 493; Maecy on, 1856, 647; meeting in Philadelphia in favor of, I843, 462; meeting of friends of, Pittsburg, Dec. SO, I843, 493; nomina- tion, 1828 (Ingham on), 91; nomination, 1856, 645; NOT TO peemit his name to be used, I844, 626; "nullifying candidate," 1856, 643; on * HIS reconciliation with Blair, 1849, 611; on HIS eelation to Van Buren and the Baltimore Convention of 1844, 611 (Blair's comment, 611); overtures to Blair on the Federal organ, 1846, 566; rutsburgh Gazette on, I84S, 492; PLIGHT, Jan., 1861 (Kemble on), 668; political assocutes and activity, 185S, 625; political INFLUENCE, I845, 653; political SCHEMES, 1860, 611; PRESENCE in the Cabinet, 1845 (Cambreleng on), 562; presidential aspirations, I84S, 442; PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE, 1844, 644; PROSPECTS, 1843, 490; PROSPECTS, 1866, 645; relations with W. R. Khig, 1848, 686; reply to the New Haven memorialists, 649 (Butler's oomment, 650); reported assertion favoring Van Buren, 1844 (Bancroft on), 526; reported connection with the Union, 1850, 612; as a representative of Democracy (Blair on), 1869, 664; retreat of, progress of his southern "marshals," Davis, etc., 1861 (Blair on), 669; Shaler in favor of, 1843, 483; speculation as to championship of Cal- houn by, 1842, 437; speeches lor, in the con- vention, 1844 (O 'Sullivan on), 530; strength INDEX 675 In Pennsylvania as compared with Calhoun's and Van Buren's, IS4S (Gilpin on), 448; suggested for next Vice-President, ISSi, 191; ^^SIT to Albany, ISiG, 504; visit to I'hiladelpbia, 1843, 485; 'WADSwoETH's disagreement with Van Buren on the support of, 18S6, 646; withdrawal ttom presidential candidacy, 1843, 493 (comment, 494); Wright on, IS44, SIS, 520. BUCKE, H., 225. BticKNER, Alexander, 152. "Buckshot War," 1838, 361. Bucktail bards, 36. "Bucktail Cheese," 127. " BucKTAiLS," address, 18B0, in favor of Tompkins and Mooers, 40. Budget, Federal, Van Buren on, 1837, 284. BuEHLER, H., letter, 191. BuEL, Jesse, 36, 42, 275; circular, 89; conterfeit- ing charge against, 24. BuENA ViSTA, Taylor's victory, 1847, 569. Buenos Aires, 118; Hoffman on war with, 183B, 194. Buffalo, collectorship: Marcy on Jackson's mis- take in appointment, 336. Buffalo Daily Republic, convention proceedings, 1848, 592. BurriN, , Judge, Jackson on, 18SS, 209. Bullion, export and import of, 1836, 330. Bunker Hill, Battle of (anniversary, 18S7), 647, 648. Bunker Hill Monument Association, 648; let- ter, 647. Bunner, Rudolph, 80; letters, 101, 115, 213. BURCKLE, C. J., letters, 215, 248. Buedet, Charles, 349. Buefoot, Thomas E., 151. BCBGETT, John P., letter, 235. BUKGHEIM, , 130. Burke, Edmund, 521; in relation to Free-soil- ism, I849, 609; letter, 647; reported breach with Ritchie, 612. Burke, William, letter, 328. Burnett, Jacob, ?, Jackson on views of, on Texas, 1SS9, 120. BinsN, John, 252. BURSINGHAM, SALLT, 16. Bueningham, Wanton, 16. Burns, , forecast as to New Hampshire's presi- dential nomination, 18S1, 623. BtJRR, Aaron, 12, 13, 93, 349, 628; "Burr inci- dent," 93; LETTERS, 23, 31, 34; Parton on liis life of, 655; Van Buren on presidential intrigues attributed to, 651. BURRAS ?, Eugene, 406. Burrows, Silas E., letters, 127, 146, 175. Burrows, Mrs. Silas E., 146. Burton, Alexander ? Jackson on, 1839 367; Jackson on candidacy of, 1839, 371; Jaekson on defeat of, 1839, 378. Buewell, Dudley, letter, 616. BusTAMANTE Y OsEGUEEA, Anastasio (President of Mexico), 143, 378, 379; letter, 381. BUSTI 7 , 47. Butler, Andrew Pickens, difficulty with Benton, 1848, 593, 694. Butler, Anthony, 133; appointment as charg# d'affaires to Mexico, 18i9, 124; commission, 1829, 121; letters, 130 144; notes on Texas, 119. Butler, Benjamin Franklin, 23, 34, 48, 60, 71, 73, 75, 76, 79, 80, 88, 89, 96, 96, 155, 181, 186, 238, 250, 252, 298, 308, 324, 341, 371, 380, 411, 622, 525, 555, 575, 584, 695, 590, 010, 664; ACCEPTANCE of attorney- generalship, 18SS (Jackson on), 210; account of Van Buren, 1844 (Marcy on), 500; address pre- pared by, with Tilden's aid, 1844 (Croswell on), 527; APPOINTMENT as United States district attorney for southern New York urged, 1837, 326 (accepted, 1838, 361); Brunswick? speech, 1840 (Van Buren on), 411; campaign activity, 1840, 406, 408, 409, 410, 411, 413; candidate for attor- ney-general of New York, 1818, 96; convention DISPUTE, with Saunders, 1844 (O'SuUivan on), 529; convention speech, 1844, on the election of 1840 (O'SulIivan on), 529; decunes to con- tinue in Cabinet, 18S7, 278 (and resigns, 1838, 341); DRAFTS by, 103; LAPSE OF Correspondence with Van Buren: (Van Buren on, 1849, 610; Butler's comment, 610); legislative address, 1814 (Van Buren on), 66; letters, 64, 65, 66, 70, 76, 140, 156, 181, 188, 239, 250, 278, 292, 308, 337, 341, 342, 343, 344, 349, 361, 370, 374, 383, 400, 405, 406, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 417, 420, 422, 424, 463, 508, 510, 615, 519, 524, 526, 629, 631, 545, 647, 650, 551, 652, 555, 677, 683, 584, 694, 598, 610, 639, 644, 646, 648, 650; MEMORAN- DUM, 341; notes on Supreme Court decisions, 647; NOTES on Webster, 615; ON the annexa- tion of Texas, 1844, 510; ON ms New Bruns- wick speech, 1840, 411; on his refusal of a Cabiuet place, 1845, 662; ON His eesignaitcn, 1841, 424; ON HIS speech at Tammany Hall, Sept. 14, 1840, 409; ON Mrs. Butler's death, 1854, 639; on Van Bueen's Panam4 speech, 1816,70; one of the critics of the " rWrtj/ JTears' View," 620; opinion, 335; O'SulIivan on, 184S, 651; references to arguments of, in Peters's Reports, 650; refuses Federal appointment, 1830, 140; SKETCH (Van Buren on), 127; speeches, 188, 616; surrender at Baltimore, 1844, pronounced premature, 531; suggested by Van Buren for the Cabinet, 1845, 548 (Wright on, for the State Department, 1845, 647; offered the War Department, 1845, 550; Van Buren's comment, 660; Butler's refusal, 660; reasons, 661; Polk's comment, 651; afterwards offered United States district attorneyship, 1845, 652; Tilden on, for district attorney, 1845,653); suggested for under Secretary of State, 126; sworn into office, 1855, 211; URGED by Van Buren to play deeper in politics, 1828, 86; Van Buren's wish to retain in the Cabinet, 275; visit to Liudenwald, 653; Weight's talk with, 1844, 610. Butler, Charles, letters, 173, 246, 312. Butler, Elizur, 194. Butler, E. G. W., letter, 641. Butler, George B., 463; letter, 463. Butler, Harriet (Mrs. Benjamin F.), Butler on the DEATH of, 1854, 639; letter, 660; opposes Butler's acceptance of the War Department, 1845, 650. BUTLEE, Haeeiet (daughter of B. F. Butler), en- gagement, 1849, 610. Butler, Medad, 12. BuTLEE, William Orlando, alleged indorse- mentof the Kentucky resolutions, 1851 (Blair on), 626 (Butler's views, 625); apprehension of the government organ as to the nomination of, 623; 676 INDEX ATTITUDE toward slavery, ISSg, 626; forced to extremities by Moore and otliors, 185B, 626; high character, 626; nominated by the Kentucky state convention, ISBS, 626; residential can- didate, 1851, 622, 623, 625, 626; PKESIDENTIAL NOMINEE, 18S1, 021, 622; pkospects in New ,England, i«S«, 626. Butler, , marriage to Mary Lewis, 167. BuTLEK County, Pa., Democratic Whig meeting, 1843, 492, Bybd, Eichabd E., 409; letter, 405. Btbd — -, De., 409. Bykdsall, F., 391. Byron's ITorks, 172, 181. B.C., 309. B., De., financial plan, 1837, 300. Cabinet: Jackson's: (i«««.-Candidates,95; organ- ization, 95; 18B9: organization, 98-107; comment and criticism, 100-104, 119; Eitchie on the duty of, to stay at their posts, 120; 1831: break-up, 156, 169, 161, 195, 653; reorganization, 151, 159, 161, 163, 169; 18SS: comment and criticism, 170, 175; 18S3: attitude toward removal of deposits: Jackson on, 205, 208; Forsyth on, 211; pleased at Butler's acceptance of the attorney-general- ship, 210; 1834: changes, 223); Van Bueen's: (,1837: organization, 275, 277, 279; comment and criticism, 290, 300; councils: on northeast bound- ary, 281; on extra session, 299; 1838: comment and criticism, 341, 345, 346; changes, 342, 343, 350; against war policy, 334; 1839: comment, 374; opinion on the Spanish claim, 380); Haeeison's, 1841, 425, 429, 431 (quaxrel, 428; representations against predecessors, 426; President Tyler's hope for the break-up of, 428); Tylee's: (,1841: organi- zation, 430; i«,(S.- changes, 463,473; comment, 473; . disagreements, 480; visitto Boston, 473); Polk's: (1844-1845: organization, 544-552; comment, criticism, and suggestion, 543, 544, 546, 647, 549, 661, 656; representation of New York in, 661; conduct, 569; 1849: temporary retention by the incoming Administration, 604); Tatloe's, 1849: (criticism and comment, 604, 605; Taylor's sub- mission to, 604); Fillmoee's: 1850, 613 (at Jennie Lind's concert, Washington, 615; 1851, 617); Pieece's, 1853: (the Blairs' and Van Buren's advice, 185^3, 631, 632, 633; comment' and criticism, 634, 635); Buchanan's, 1857: comment, 647. "Cabinet Meetino oe the Exe's," 1841, 425. Caggee, Petee, 566; letters, 556, 585. Caines, Geokge, 23. Cains, , judgeship, 42. Caldee6n de La Babca, A., C09. Calhoun, John Caldwell, 62, 79, 90, 95, 213, 229, 386, 458; abuse of the Administration in the newspapers of, 1843, 475; activity: (18S4, 69, 1843, 454, 461); activity and claims of the party of, 1843, 461; ACTIVITY of the party of, in Maine, 1843, 473; ACTIVITY by Tyler office holdia-s in Michigan in behalf of, 184S, 462 (meeting in Michi- gan favoring, 1843, 464); activity of partisans of, in Michigan, 1843, 474; activity in Missouri In favor of, 184B-S, 454; activity and influence of the Calhoun clique in New York, 184B, 446; ACTiviTT of the Calhoun-Tyler forces in Connecti- cut, 1843, 472; ADDEEse (reception in Alabama, 1844), 499; ADDRESS of the South Carolina con- vention favoring, 1844, (Poinsett on), £07; al- leged disappointment in the Cabinet, 18^9, 101; alleged lettee of withdrawal from the presi- dential contest, 1844, 609; alleged union with Tyler, 1844, SH ; announced for President, 184S, 440, 441; appointment as Secretary of State, 1844, 504 (confirmed, 504; Wright's comment, 506); Aechee on, 1831, 150; aspieations and management of (Blair on, 184S), 446; attack on the tariff of 18BS answered by Benton, 184$, 444; ATTEMPTS to Cripple in South Carolina, 253; at- titude toward Van Buren, 18B9, 101; bank bill, 1818 (Van Buren on), 65; Benton's feeling toward, 623; biogeaphy of William H. Craw- ford suggested to offset the movements of, 1843, 461; BEEAK with Ritchie, 1847, 568; call for a meeting of friends of, New Orleans, 1844, S19; Cambeeleng on, 18Se, 195; candidacy, ISSO (Welles on), 144; chances for the Democratic nomination, I844, 498; cieculae on the contro- versy of, with Jackson, 1831, 151; claims made for, 184S (Jackson on), 449; Calhoun CUQUE on Texas, 1844 (Fairfield on, 546; Wright on, 612); coAUTiON with Clay, 18SB (Blair on), 172; coa- lition with Woodbury, 1843, 4.57; combination with Tyler, 184',, 522; combination with Tyler against Van Buren'snomination,i«44,640; com- mended, 319; committee report of, for submis- sion to the Southern Caucus, I848, and the Blair- Dix reply (Blair on), 578; conciliatory frame of mind, 1SB9, 135; condemned by Van Buren, 1831, 53; continuance in ofllce under Polk, 7g,J4(Gilpinon),545; conteovee.sy with Eitchie, I847, 669; COERESPONDENCE with Jackson, 1831 (Ellsworth on), 150; course, I847 (Poin- sett onl, 571; Crawford on, 86, 94, 117; Ceawtoed's promise to keep out of Jackson's Cabinet, 18B8, 94: DANGER of a party schism from the followers of, 1843, 481; defeat in Geor- gia due to the party of, I84S, 48."; defection of the Independent Journal to the party of, 184°, 490; defections to the party of, in Mississippi, 1843, 488; difference with Jackson, 1831, 147; ef- roETS to create a party for, in Maine, 1843, 473; efforts to secure the nomination in 1848, 501; embaeeassed by the outbreak of the Mexican war, 663: estimate of, I844, 634; faction of, in Connecticut, 1843, 467; faction in the South opposed to, I849, 604; FAILING powers, 1850, ('11; following in New York, 1843, 480; foemation of party for, in New York, 18S9, lio; Forsyth on, 18B8, 88; The Oazelte, New York, estab- lished as an organ of, 18j^, 489; Gilpin on, 18.iS, 405; GOSSiPabout(Wrighton,f«SS),197; Har- PEK AND Brothers' lite of (a lite of Van Buren suggested to offset, 1843), 463; heresies on pow- ers of the Federal Government (Van Buren on, i««e),79; Holmes's remarks on, 184? (Blair on), 452; hopes, lS|.'i, 488; illness, mental activity, alleged plans, 1850, 612; in relation to C^a^v- ford and the Whig victory in Georgia, I84S, 4R5; IN relation to the Democracy of the Union, I849, 604; IN relation to the distribution, the South Carolina convention, and the Nulliflers (Poinsett -INDEX 677 on, ISiS), 471; in relation to Toreign rfilatlons, /«4i' (Poinsett on ), 5fi8; in relation to his " sub- committee of the Nullifying caucus," ISiB, 602; IN RELATION to a Tylor convention (Hammond on, 1844), 520; influence (Blair on, ISSfl), 645; INFLUENCE in South Carolina, 1841, 435; influ- ence -with Jackson, ISiB, 100, 101; intentions, 1831, 170; INTEREST, lSi9, 102; intrigues of the party of, in New Hampshire, I84S, 467; Jackson on, ISSt, 161, 16T, 1(M, 169; Jackson on his controversy with, 1840, 403; Jackson's opposition to, 184^, 452; "junto" in Pennsyl- vania, 18SI, 192; letter, 412; letter to Palfen- hajn (Banorofton, /«+<, 516, 524; S. J. Tildenon, 517); LETTER to the Virginia convention, 1844' (comment, 499; Whig disappointment in, 499); LOSS of southern leadership, 1849, 605; mistake in resigning from the Senate, 479; "move- ment," 184$. 603; necessity of watching (J. A. Hamilton on, 1SS4), 72; "new crisis," 603; NiLES on, 1848, 678; NOMINATION as Secretary of State confirmed, 1844, 504; ON his part in the compromise of 18SS, 412; opposition, Wt (Jaclcson on), 159; opposition to Benton's Texas 1 ill, 1845 (Blair on), 549; pamphlet on the Seminole correspondence: (noted, 152, 153; Jaclsson's reply cited, 622); party (vote in New Yorii, 1S4S), 486; Pittsburgh Oatette on, ISiS, 4B2; PLAN for a new convention , J544 (Bancroft on), 528; PLAN to bloclc, f«44, 546; plan of the Tyler-Calhoun faction to defeat Van Buren by a third man, I84S, 485; plans, I84S, 485; plans and movements, 184S, 458; plans of the party of, 1844, 507; plans and activity of the party of, in Alabama, I84S, 468; plans and strength, I84S, 458; "plots," 18X1, 157; Poinsett on, 435, 436, 455,524; poucY (Blair on, J«^), 606; proper POUCY of the party of (O'SulUvan on, I84S), 490; POUTICAL ACirviTY, 18S8 (Balch on), 95; polit- ical ACTIVIIV, 1842-, 44C, 447; POLITICAL DEATH (Jaclfson on, 1^1), 159; political death, 1853, 196; POUTICAL movements of friends of, 1841, 435; POLITICAL STRENGTH in South Carolina, 126; POLITICAL WRITINGS, 479; POSITION (Ban- Croft on, 1843), 466; possible opposition of to the Administration (Gilpin on, I84B), 559; presi- DENTLAL ASPIRATIONS, 1842, 442, 479; PRESIDEN- TIAL NOMINATIONS hastened by Van Buren's Southern tour, I842, 441; presidential nomi- nation in Michigan, I84S, 4f.3; principles (Cooper on, 1828), 90; principles and influence, 1843, 472; prophecy on movements of, 18S7, 328; proposed newspaper for. New Yorlj, 1843, 480; prospects, I843, 488; prospects in Mississippi, I843, 486; PROSTRATION in Tennessee, 1831 (Jacltson on), 185; protectionist leanings at- tributed to Van Buren by the party of, I842, 454; punishment, 1844, 633; Randolph on, 18SS, 484; reasoning of the party of, on the New Yorii City elections, I843, 489; RECONnuATiON with (Van Buren on, I840), 389; relations with Tammany, 1843, 463; report on executive patronage denounced , 243; report on internal improvements (Van Buren questioned on, 1846), 563; REPORTED purchase of the Washirnqton Spectator by Calhoun partisans, I84S, 462; re- ported tmlon with Clay (Jackson on, 1831), 168; a REQUEST for facts against, 230; rumored meet- ing at the residence of, I844 (Turrill on), 627; SPECULATION Es to Buchauan and Woodbury's support of, 184£, 437; strength, I844, 499; STRENGTH and wealmess (Cooper on, 18B9), 105; strength in New England, compared with Van Buren's, IS4S, 473; strength in Pennsylvania, as compared with Buchanan's and Van Buren's, 184:1 (Gilpin on), 448; SUGGESTED convention to unite the following of, with Clay's, 1831, 157; SUGGESTION for national nominating convention, 80; SUGGESTIONS on the conciliation of the fol- lowers of, 1844, 499; tactics, 1S4J>, 559; Texas annexation correspondence plot of the party of 184S, 481; Texas his one idea, I844, 640; use of Duff Green against rivals, 152; Van Buren on, I840, 406; Van Buren's alleged advocacy of, I84B, 446; Van Buren's casting vote against, 274; VIEWS on the blessings of slavery (Blair on, 1848), 57i; waning strength, f«<«, 470; Ward's estimate of, 234; weakness, 452 (Bancroft on, 1842, 447; in Kentuclcy, I843, 483; in North Carolina, I84S, 4S4; in Virginia, 1843, 472); Webster's offer of a special foreign service to, . I843, 471; WITHDRAWAL, 1844.- (Nicholson on, 600; Rhetton,502); WooDBURY'saliiancewlth, 184i, 446; Woodbury's electioneering for in Ma-sachusetts, IS4S, 480; works published by the South Carolina Legislature, 641. California, 613, 657; connected with the terri- torial fciU, t8S0, 613; Democratic State Conven- tion, delegates to the Baltimore Convention, F. *F. V. influence, 18Se, 626; exotement, IS4S, 601; IN relation to Union sentiment in North Carolina, JS^S, 605; mania , i«49, 602; political situation, 185B (Blair on), 627; question, I849, 604, 606 (attitude of the Administration, the North, the Southern people, and the politicians, Isp, 606); Senate debaie on, 1860 (Blair on), 612; Walker's California scheme, 1849, 605. Call, Richard K., Poiasett on, 1839, 383. Cambreleng, Churchill Caldom, 73, 77, 78, S3, 86, 00, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 101, 108, 109, 110, 115, 117, 118, 119, 123, 128, 133, 141, 146, 146, 147, 164, 167, 171, 186, 187, 193, 198, 200, 204, 206, 24), 317, 358, 396; Butler on, 1841, 552; defeat, 1830, 383; HEALTH, 656; high spirits over Van Buren's rejection, <83S, 177; history of the British West India trade negotiations and legis- lation, 130; HoYT on, 1837, 311 ; letters, 97, 102, 107, 109, 110, 118, 122, 128, 130, 133, 140, 146, 170, 174, 176, 170,192, 194, 195, 198, 242, 248; 260, 287, 292, 293, 299, 301, 306, 308, 319, 321 , 322, 323, 324, 325, 364, 3.55, 356, 361, 379, 404, 409, 417, 419,533, 552, 562, 565, 654; MEMORANDUM, 200; ON the ANNUAL INCOME of British sovereigns, 56; on banking, 248; on the New York defeat, 1837, 325; on the nulli- fication proclamation, 193; on rumors as to his cabinet appointment, 1845, 552; opinion on the financial situation cited, 1837, 308; opposes the antagonizing of pecuniary interests, 260; photo- graph sent to J. F. H. Claiborne, 652; report on commerce noted, 129; speech on occupying the Oregon River, 18S9 (Van Buren on), 98; sug- gested by Butler for the War Department, 550, 551 ; suggested by Van Buren for the Treasury Department, IS4S, 548; Wright on, 1841, 548. 678 INDEX Cambeidge Clay Club, 598. Cameeon, Simon, letten, 192, 204, 231, 279. Cameeon, , Gk'.neral,Van Buren on, tor governor ofMiohigan,«S4, 225. Campaign: ISflS: contribution relused, 352; 1845: policy (Benton's -views on), 470; ISU, 507 (lit- erature, Wright on, 502; literature and sugges- tions requested, 532; plans, 514). The Campaign of Freedom, New York, proceedings of the Bnflalo Convention, 1848, 590. Campbell, David, Daniel on "a treacherous mes- sage" from, iS2S, 334. Campbell, George Washington, letter, 329. Campbell, James, letters, 67, 76, 325. Campbell, John, 108, 152, 174; GoocH on, 252; letters, 108, 163, 175, 176; Ritchie on, 1829, 108; SUGGESTED for United States Treasurer, 106, 107; Van Buren's inquiry as to applications of, for leave of absence, 18fl9, 374 (dismissal, 376). Campbell, L. D., 210; letter, 207. Campbell, , of Georgia, 485. CAMpmo, Joaquin, 115. Canada, 329; atfaihs of, 18S9 (statement offered), 363; AGITATION against, 18S9 (Turrill on), 365; ALLEGED violations of neutrality in, by citizens of Michigan, 18S9, 375; annexation: (Scott on, 1849, 607; Van Buren on, 607); attitude and conduct of inhabitants, 18S8, 357 (secret associa- tion on the frontier of, 1SS8, 368); DirncuiTiES (Wright on, 18S9), 371; distuebances, 1838 (Croswell on), 357; impoetance of difficulty, 1837, 329; influence (McLane on), 1830, 109; MEETING of refugees from, in Concert Hall, New York, 1838, 365; news from, 18S8 (Stevenson on), 359; patriot invasion of, 1838, 337, 338; POLITICAL use of troubles of, 1839, 371; PEISON- EEs: (Wright on morbid feeling because of, 1839, 368; Wright on reported discharge of, 1839, 371); REVOLT, 18S8 (Stevenson on), 361; Van Buben on, 356; war, 1837 (Butler on), 324; weak- ness of British administration on, 1838, 342. Canal Commission, New York, 18^0, 45; coM- MissiONEE: Duer on Assembly vote on, 1819, 33; inteeest, Pennsylvania, 1844, 500; policy (Porter on), 44; stock (Grason on, I84O), 386. Canal Bank Fraud, 606. Canals, 77, 81, 215, 220, 221, 260, 367; congres- sional action on, 18^4-1837, 362; constructed under State authority, 362; New York legis- lative proceedings on, 1813-1819, 666. Camby, , Dr., 93. Canfield, John M., 87. Canned Peaches, 641. Canning, Stratford?, 67. Canonge, , Col., Van Buren on, 1833, 209. Cantine, a., letter, 309. Cantine, Moses I., 21, 24, 29, 32; letters, 33, 49, 65. Cantine, Mes. Moses I., 67. Capece Galeota, Gennaro, 148, 149. Capital Punishment, question of abolishing, 593; (O'Sullivan's memorial and committee report on I84I, 435-6). Capitol, Washington: Appearance after the erection of the wings, 657; Peesico recom- mended to make statuary for, 281. Capon, , Leaves from an unpublished history, (cited, I849), 609; projected edition of Jefler- son's papers and history of the Democratic party 605. Caeavadossy de Thoet, Ignacio, 155. Caelos, Don, campaign, 1837, 302. Caelyle, Thomas, 620. Carlyle Beaton- Extra, 499, 504. "Carolina Doctrine," 129. Caroline, case: basis of attack against Van Buren and Ritchie, I84I, 426; list of messages and papers in reference to, transmitted to Con- gress, 1837-1841, 436. Carpenter, Benjamin E., 274; letter, 536. Caee, Dabney Samuel, letters, 156, 251. Carr, H. p., 630. . Care, Lewis, letter, 537. Carr, Thomas N.: appointment of, as consul to Tangier, 1838, 344; letters, 469, 470, 475, 477, 480, 502, 509, 513, 520, 522, 524, 525. Carr, Willlam L., 560; letter, 560. Carroll, Willlam, 112, 248, 259; letters, 119, 147, 210, 247, 256, 387, 410. Carroll County, Ey., Texas annexation meeting, 184S, 487, 509, 511. Carson, Samuel P., 262. Carthage, Ohio, 317. Gary, John B., 403, 404; letter, 397. Case, John, letter, 585. Cass, Lewis, 122, 126, 142, 166, 198, 363, 366, 476, 508, 610, 633, 568, 578, 581, 687, 689, 594; ACTIVITY of partisans of, in Michigan: (J«4S, 474; 1848, 590); ADDRESS at the Wabash and Erie Canal celebra- tion, I84S, 474; Samuel Beaedslet for, 628; CAMPAIGN biography, I848, 590; combination with Buchanan and Douglas, 18B1, 623; con- duct, 1844, 532; coUETSHip of the Ereesoil party by the party of, I848, 601; criticized, 277; DEFEAT, 1844, 631; "effoets to kindle Cass fires," 1844, 526; efforts toward a move- ment for, in St. Lawrence County, N. Y., I844, 520; an extreme Southern candidate, I84S, 584; "fishing for immortality in Tyler's Texas pool," 1844, 526; FOLLOWING, in the West, 1844, 508; FOE Van Buren, I840, 404; Gilpin on, 1844, 603; in relation to Fr&nont's beef- contract claim, 1862, 630; indoesed by Benton, 1848, 585; INTEIGUES for the Presidency, I842, 447; Law's estimate of, 1853, and comment on the letters of, on Texas annexation, I844, 634; LETTEES, 66, 124, 166, 174, 200, 279, 289, 320, 352, 378, 380; LETTEE on annexation (comment, 1844), 524, 525, 526; letter, 1844 (Balcli on), 526; LETTERS of, 1844 (Kendall on), 523; let- ter to Dickinson (Blair on, I84S), 452; letter to the Indiana convention noted, I84S, 462; MANEUVERS in Massachusetts, 1842, 449; meet- ing in favor of, Pennsylvania, 1842, 450; meet- ing in favor of, Zanesville, Ohio, 184S, 487; Mich- igan DELEGATION for, 1844, 525; Michigan State Democratic convention, I844, adverse to, 496; Mississippi friends' opinions on the XJtica nomi- nation, 1848, 590; move in favor of, as the Indiana candidate, I84S, 481; movement for, Missouri convention, 1852, 627; Nhes's activity for, I842, 449; nomination (urged, 18J^, 447; Rives on, I844, 525); not a proper subject for Northern support, I84S, 585, 686; opposi- tion to, 184S, 685; party, I84S, 578; party of, characterized, I844, 520; Poinsett on, I84S, 579; POLITiCAi ACTIVITY iu Ohio, I84S, 469; political schemes, 1850, 611; progress toward INDEX 679 the Presidency, 1843, 454; proposed meeting favoring, Cincinnati, Isp, 470; punishment, ISSS, 533; QUARREL with Webster, 451; re- call from Paris, 447 (farewell dinner, departure, 448); . RELATIONS With Marcy, Niles, and Tyler, iSii, 447; RETREAT, 1861 (Blair on), 659; the SELF-STi-LED War leader, IS^S, 663; supposed unfriendliness to Van Buren, 408; vice-presi- DENTUL nomination by friends of, at Zanesville, Ohio, lap, 486; VICTORY in Ohio, ISp, 601; VIEWS (Throop on, Isp), 448; views on the Webster-Ashburton treaty, Isp, 454; visit to Massachusetts, 1S4£, 451; 'WEAKNESS (.ISjX, 462; in Ohio, Isp, 471). Cass, Mrs. Lewis, 476. Cassedt, Sauitel, letter, 500; Vanderpoel on, 499. Cassidy, William, letter, 643. Castellano, 271. Castle Garden Address to Van Buren, tSSB, 376 (reply, 376; comments, 376). Cathouc Emancipation, England, 1829, 113. Catholic Herald, 400, 401. .Catholics, dangers in appointing to office, 347; Democratic attitude toward, 406; plot to secure the vote of (Flagg on, 1840), 391; priv- ileges in the United States, 118; Van Buren's alleged intolerance of, 399; Weed and Seward's plan to secure the vote of, ISJfl, 404. Catlin, , 97. Catron, John, 601; letter, 250. Catron, Mrs. John, 601. Catskill (N. Y.) Bank, Van Buren on, 20. Cattaraugus County, N. Y., vote forecast, lano, 41. Caucus, Congressional: Democratic: (for presi- dential nomination, 28, 42, 64, 65, 66, 84; mS: Van Buren on Tennessee opposition to, 64; 1818: Van Buren on Improbability of, 86; 1841: debate in, on proper party action, 429; Up, 489; 18U-' Wright on, 604; on Texas, 546; 18p, 559; 18jp: on the National Convention, 566; 1849: protest against the party organ, 604); "nulh- bying," subcommittee (Blair on, Isp), 602, 603; Whig, 1841, 459. Caucus, Legislative: Connecticut, Isp, 472; Indiana, 1841, 436; New York: {laiS: nomi- nations by, urged, 20; 1814: address, 22; 1820: "Bucktail" address, 40; 1821, 562; 1822, 50, 52; 1823, 57, 60; favors congressional nomination of President, 64; 1824, 66, 68; 1826: to nominate governor, etc., 75; 1828: Marcy on, 87; 18S2: resolutions, 173; Van Buren's reply, 180; I84I, 427; address, 427; I84H: nominations by, 439; ISp, 538; address, 465; comment, 466; 1844, 510, 515, 518; 18p: on senators, 647; 18p, 662; 18P: address, 580; comment, 581, 682, 683); Vir- ginia, 251, 253, 336. Caucus, National, for presidential nomination, 60. Cavour, Camillo Benso, letter, 636. Cayuga County, N. Y., 354; comparative state- ment of votes of, 1837, 323; epfobts to restore party harmony in, 18p, 483, 485; election returns, 1837, 324; Whig misrepresentations in, 1844, 510. Cayuga Patriot, editorials, 323. Census: (Blair on, 18B2), 623; law: (Jaclfson on, 18P), 416. Central America, 126, 130, 372, 373, 044. Central Democratic Club, Indianapolis, Ind., resolutions, 525. Central Hickory Club, Washington, 194; con- stitution, declaration of principles, 187; Van Buren's election to honorary membership, 192. Central Van Buren Convention, New York, 1844, address, 522. Chamber of Deputies, France, action on the law for executing the treaty of 18S1, 221. Chamberlain, E. M., 410; letter, 408. Chambers, A. B., circular, 609. Chambers, John R., 217. Chambers, William, letter, 469. Champlain Canal, question of a national grant for 1821, 48. Champlain District, 112. Champley, George, 480; letter, 593. Chandler, Daniel H., letter, 358. Chandler, John, letters, 208, 232. Channing, William Francis, letter, 593. Charcoal, for dyspepsia, 73. Charles II, grant to Stephen Van Bensselaer, cited, 136. Charles, John, King of Sweden and Norway, 114. Charleston, S. C, Democratic meeting, 1844, 539; Young Men's Democratic Association, meeting, I844, 539. Charleston Mercury, 124, 283; comments on Van B uren's reply to the Indiana interrogatories noted, 18P, 474. Charleston Mercury f 539. Charleston Southern Patriot, 82, 288. Charlestown, Mass., proposed navy yard at, 224. Chart of the New York election, November, 18^7, 326. Chase, Salmon Portland, 508, 597, 629, 632; Al- len's views on the politics of, cited, Isp, 604; let- ters, 609, 595, 598, 628. "Chatauqua paper," 88. Chaumont, James Le Bay de, see Le Bay de Chau- mont, James. Chauncey, Elihu, 296. Chazotte, Peter Stephen, letter, 308. Cheatham, L. P., letter, 491. Ceerokees, 117, 1 19, 250; charges against Scher- merhom in regard to, ISSD, 365; country, 1832, 194; Jackson on, 18S9, 381; lands: (Crawford on commissioners for, 1829, 122; Floumoy on, 1838, 345); removal: (Benton on, 351; Floumoy on, 18S8, 346, 021; Jackson on, 1838, 348); Scott's mission to, 1838, 341; treaty (conditions under), 286. Chester County, Pa., 504. CiiEVES, Langdon, 40, 42, 101. Chicago and Bock Island Bailroad, 649. Chicago, Biver and Harbor Convention, I847, 570. Chickasaws, 1 36; funds (Woodbury on, 1839), 377. Guilds, George W., 632. CIULDS, P. G., 23. Chile, President op, 116; United States trade relations with, 122. Chilton, , Rev., 130. Chipp, Rodney A., 432; letter, 431. 680 INDEX Choctaws, 136; claims, 536; treaty (Jackson's comment), 18S0, 141. Cholera, lfi5, 606, 607, 608; in England, ISfl-^, 166, 167, 168, 170, 177, 179, 182; in London, 163, 176; in Ne-w YOKK, 185; in Paris, 181,182; in Sunderland, 167; in the United StAtES, 183. Christmas in England, 1S31, 170, 171. Chkktt, Robert, 3S5. Christy, William, letter, 270. Chronicle and Old Dominion, Norfolk and Ports- mouth, 440. Church reform m England, 223. Churchill, Samuel, letter, .902, CicoGNANi, Felix, 118; letter, 112. CiLLEY, Jonathan, death (Van Buren on), 333; duel: (Jackson on, 18S8, 340; Maine resolutions on, «?«, 339). Cincinnati, Ohio, 591; approval of Van Buren's special session message (Jackson on, 18f!7), 314; Blair's plan for a Democratic mass meeting at, ISSe, 643; citizens' meetin:;, .508; condition of the Democratic party and press, 18S4, 220; elec- tion, 1844, 509; GERMAN METHODIST Church, 597; meeting in opposition to the annexation of Texas, 1844, 508: movement favoring recharter of the United States Bank noted, 18S4, 218; nat- uralized German citizens, address, 442; Ore- gon Annexation Convention, 184S, 469; politi- cal meetings, I847, 577; resolutions, 18S1 (Van Buren on), 622; John Van Buren wanted in, 1848, 597. CiiKinnati Enpilrer, 475; political heresies and offensive course of, I848, 469. Cincinnati Evening Post, 309. Cincinnati Gazette, 181: clipping, 508. Cincinnati Mereary, 469; fraudulent discontinu- ance, I84S, 476. Cincinnati Plioenix, editorial, 238. Cincinnati RepiMican, 221, 258, 259; reorganizar tion, 18SS, 204. Cincinnati Signal, financial aid needed, 1848, 581; reprint from, 591. Circular to Young Men's Democratic Commit- tee of organization, 362. Cist, Charles, letter, 229. CrviL procedure, New York, 13, 14, 16, 17, 26, 27, 31. Civil War, Hoffman on, t8S!, 192; possibility of, 1850, 132; possiBaiTY of, 1868 (Blair on), 651; Blair on the significance and problems of, southern military use of slaves and enlistment of Indians for, Frank P. Blair's military activity and New York aid in Missouri, etc., 1861, 661; Bronson on the historical causes and present aspects of, iSSi, 661. Claiborne, John Francis Hamtramck, 536, 652; FAILURE to make himself acceptable to Polk (Van Buren on), 652; letters, 265, 288, 354, 532, 658; Life and correspondence of Gen, Quitman, 058. Clapp, Charles O., letter, 106. Clarence, Duke of (William IV of England), 132. Clarion of Freedom, Indiana County, Pa., 595. Clark, A., Dr., 602. Clare, Chauncey, 233; prospectus, 232. Clark, John C, 404; letter, 404. Clark, Lot, 42; letters, 73, 89. Clark, , S38. Clark, ,340. Clarkson, Thomas, 399. Classification Bill, Federal, 25. Classification Bill, New York, ISI4; indorse- ment, 26; Monroe's approval of, 24; Scott's search for a letter of Van Buren on, in I8I4, 644; Van Buren's notes on, 642; Van Dyck's notes on, 644; Wilcoxson's notes, 642. Clay, Henry, 56, 60, 64, 65, 66, 69, 70, 71, 73, 77, 79, .S3, 84, 92, 93, 103, lOR, 110, 121, 172, 186, 421, 426, 458, 530, 572, 606, 625; abandons contest, 18B8, 93; advocacy of Harrison by, 1840 (Van Buren on), 389; Allen's estimate of the chances of, I843, 488; assoclation with the banks as against Van Buren and the subtreasury, I84I, 432; a> TACK of upon Butler, noted, 216; attitude toward the Kentucky controversy over the judiciary, 18S0, 615; bad temper, 18SS, 175; BEARING of tbe Texas question upon the chances of, 1844, 515; Benton's feeling toward, 623; BETRAYAL bv Graves, 1848, 586; "bill of abom- inations," 174; birthday dinner to. New York, 1848: (Van Buren on, 579; DIx on Vail Buren's letter, 580); Blair on, 578, 612; Blair's news of, 1847, 572: Butler and Spen- cer's plan for getting the opinion of, on Texas, 1844, 511; Calhoun on, 412; Cambreleng on, 195; CHANCES in New Jersey, 184S, 487; CHANCES in New York, I8I4, 68, 69; CHANCES of winning Kentuckj-, I844, 612; coalition with Calhoun (Blair on, 183$), 172; ccautions, 1S8S, 172; compromise resolutions, Jan. U, 1850, cited, 612; confidence in, in North Carolina, 1844, 638; CONTRASTED with Polk, I844, 535; Crittenden as the successor of (Welles on, I843), 563: DAVEZACon,WSi,166: defeat of schemes, 18SS, 208; denunclation of Dawson and Pearce, 1850, 614; despondency, I842 (Benton on), 441; DISSENSIONS between the followers of, with the Cass men, in the Whig party, I848, 594; elec- tion tour, 1844, 498; END of the political career of(Jackson on, JS4.8),449; estimate of, i«^, 488; estimate of, 1844, 534; eulogies of (Blair on, 186S), 629; expectations, 1841, 426; failing powers, 18B0, 611; farewell speech and aspira- • tions of, 184B (Wright on), 440; following: (attitude, 1833, 207; united, 1844, 515); FRiENrs in New York, 18ii, 56; Georglv correspond- ence, 1843 (R. IngersoU on), 488; gossip about, 18S3 (Wright on), 197; gratification at Ben- ton's treatment of the election of ISiB, 624; Hammond on, mi, 629; health, 623, 624, 625, 627; HERESIES as to powers of the Federal Gov- ernment (Van Buren on), 79; Hoffman on, 18SS, 194; Holmes's remarks on, 184S (Blair on), 452; IN RELATION to Benton, 1852, 624; IN relation to Kentucky politics, 1849, 603; IN RELATION to the old and new Whigs, I849, 604; IN RELATION to the Onmlbus bill, etc. (Blair on), 613; INTENTIONS, 1837, 329; intrigites to keep, as Secretary of State (Van Buren on), 126; INVITED to IJndenwald, 1847, 572; issue raised by, in connection with Fillmore and Webster, fS5i,618: Jackson on, 169, 425, 435; land bills: (comment, 1833, 199; 1835, 245); LEADeeship, I849, 602; LETTERS, 80, 82, 608; letter on INDEX 681 Texas, 1844 (Bancroft on), 813; loss of ground, ISii (Jackson on), 519; loss of western elections, tSSI, 161 (Jackson on, 101); McCalla on, 450; MAJTNKB of "do-n-ning," }844, 603; meeting in favor of. New York Tabernacle, lS4i, 512; meet- ins of followers of, 220; motion to refuse York County memorial (cited), 220; movement against In New York, tS39, 3S4; MOVEMENT to keep the tarifl question open, 1841, 445; NECES- SITT of beating, l&44t S33; nominated for Presi- dent, 18St, 169; nomination certain, I844, 614; OFFEE of fast-day resolution, ISSe, 183; "old bargain cry" against, 615; "Omnibus bill," 1850 ("post-mortem examination"). 614; opin- ion of the Bank veto, I84I, 432; opposition to, for the Speakership of the House, 1819, 35; oppo- sition to White's promotion, 18SS, 236; as orator, 32; Parker on, 156; past and present political views (Blair on, 1851), 623; personal feeling toward Blair and Van Buren, R23; Pitts- buT^ Gazette on, 492; political effect of visit of. to Indianapolis, ISii, 447; political pros- pects, 18SS, 73; pretensions in Virsdnia, 18S8, 340; promised speech (Blair on, 1850), 611; prospect?. I84S, 485; PROPOSAL as to French elaims, 106; Randolph on, 184; reckless conduct, 1844, 512; relations with Webster (Van Buren on), 80; report of his interview with Kossuth, ISSg (cited), 624; report on French relations (criticized , 18S5) , 235; reported onion with Calhoun, 1831 (Jackson on), 168; resolution on South American ministers, 18B0 (Thompson on), 42; Roane on, 515; South- wick on, 379; speech in the Senate, May 21, 1850 (comment), 613; Spencer's support of (Van Buren on), 136; stand relative to South America, 1820 (King on), 40; standing among the Whigs, I844, 498; standing in Kentucky, 184S, 486; STRENGTH, IS4S, 486; STRENGTH In New York, Iat4, 68; strength in New York Legislature, I824, 66; strength in Ohio, If^s, 198r SUCCESS predicted, I844, 520; suggested convention to unite following of, with Calhoun's, ISSl, 157; suggested for Vice President, 1814, 70; SUPFOET of American Colonization Society movement, 477; TRitntPH at Jennie Llnd's concert, Washington, 1850, and invitation from Jetmie Lind, 615; "trfumvikAte" with Web- ster and Fillmore, 1850, 613, 610; Van Buren on, 177, 434; Martin Van BtrREN, Jr.. on, 680; Van Buren's attempt to reconcile with Benton, 1852, 624; Van Buren's visit to, 1842, 442; vanquished by Benton, Jiily 16, 18S0, 613; "VETO amendments," 184£ (Senate debate on, noted), 439; views of, on internal improvements (Van Buren on), 126; visit to Georgia, /S.M 506; visit to Llndenwald, I849, 611; visit to Nashville, I84O (Van Buren on), 40C; visit to New Orleans, I844, 499; Walker's answer to, on the interstate slave trade, 445; Washington Globe on, 174; Weight on, 428, 348. Clay Monument AssoaATioN, New York State Auxiliary, Executive Committee, 635; letter, and Van Buren's answer, 635. "Clayites," 186. Clayton, John Middleton, 008; ascendency over President Taylor, 18Jfi, 604, 607; letter, 006. Clayton, John Middleton? 172. Clayton, Thomas, amendment to Walker's Cali- fornia amendment to the civil and diplomatic appropriation bill, Fch. 23, W,B, 606. Clergy, interference %rtth the Legislature (Cooper on), 73. Clerks, Federal, claims against, 318. Cleveland, A. B., 698; letter, 698. Cleveland, J.H., 390; letter, 389. Clinton, Charles A., feeling upon Hammond's Political History of New York, 445. Clinton, De Witt, 32, 33, 36, 37, 38, 39, 42, 45, 46, 50, 64, 67, 73, 74, 76, 78, 80, 85, 86, 89, 93, 94, 95, 99, 210, 235,408; action on the death of, 88; alliance with Federalists, 1819, 34; chances for the presidency, 1824, 72; charge against the General Government, 45; claims of the friends of Ham- mond on {1833), 211; efforts to secure support, 1821, 46; election, 1820 (Van Buren on), 42; IN RELATION to the New York governorship, 181T-- fS, 29, 30; King on, 38; letters, 19,47; mes- sage, 1822, 49; NOMINATION in New York, 1827 (Van Buren on), 86; objection of newspapers of, to National Nominating Convention, 1826, 80; on .slavery, 1820, 36; political mistakes dis- cussed, 1828, 75, 76; proclamation, 1824 (Van Buren on), 67; political prospects, 1813, 20; political weakness, 1819, 36; Question as to Van Buren's treatment of, 203; rejection oI Convention plan, 1820, 44; Republican attitude toward, 1826, 75; "short session," 1819-20, 41; speech to the Legislature, 1820 (criticized), 38; STRENGTH Compared with Tompkins's, 1820, 41; sugge,sted for vice l)resident, 1827, 83; support of, by certain officers of the Federal Government, 18BI, 46; Van Buren charged with secret aid to, 78; Van Bueen on, 37. Clinton, Mrs. De Witt, 381 . Clinton, De Witt, Jr., 648. Clinton, George, Benton on remarks of, on giving the casting vote against the charter of the Bank of the United States, 1811, 622. Clinton, George W., 338, 339; letters, 247, 392. Clinton, James B., 473. Clinton, , 190. Clinton County, N. Y., Democratic Association, celebration, 1844, of the Battle of Plattsburg, .WO (Van Buren on, 540). Clintonian paety, 13, 37; efforts to secure Van Buren's letter on postal appointments, 44; policy, 1830, 46; removals of, 26. Clive, Edward, letter, 376. Clyde, George C, 609; letter, 608. Coahuila y Texas, 152. Coal trade -with France, 1835, 'MA. Coast Blockade, MM, 660. Cobb, Howell, 609. CoBDEN, Richard? 053. CoBi.ENTZ, Van Buren on fort at, 182. Coddington, Jonathan J., letter, 326; Van Buren on, 108. Coddington, , 186. Coddington, , 5o5. COE,Wn,LiAMS.,108,182, 326; lelter, 358. . Coffee, John, 189; death, 201 (Jackson on, 205). Coffin, Alexander, letter, 63. Coffin, Daniel, 21. 682 INDEX "COrFIN HANDBILL," 72. Coinage, Van Buren on, ISSVf 312. COLBUEN, T. S.,200. Cold Spring, 607. Golden, Cadwalladek D.,107. Golden, Dayid G.,313. Cole, John, 466. Coleman, William, 86, 89, 102. Coleman, 1 55. Coles, Edwaed, 228,698; lettee, 634; on Van Biiren's approval of his article on JefTeison and the Ortlinance of 17Sr, 634; sekvioes to the anti- slavery cause, 1SI,S, 598. COLLIEE, , 269. Collingsworth, James, 112, 119. Collins, Edwaed K., letters and bid, 422. Collins, Ela, 47. Collins, Willlam, letters, 581, 603. COLMAN, Henet, letter, 343. Colombia, 146; mission, i8», 102; Van Buren on, 133. CoLONLAL Teade: See: West Indies, British, American trade with; see also: West Indies, Danish; see also: Singapoee. Columbia County, N. Y., 12, 410; cleekship, Ism, 38; Conventions: (.ISH, 68; 1829, 124; 18JH; resolutions, 537); mass meeting, 18U, 536; OFFiaAL canvass, 1836, 272. Columbia County Agkicultdeal Society, Abra- . ham Van Buren's address before, tSU, 541. Columbia Ieon Co., Cooper on claims of, to a United States foundry, 18S8, 339. ColuTubia Eepublican, 410. Columbia River, Benton on British settlements on, 147. Polumhian, 16. Columbiana County, Ohio, political meeting to hear convention delegation report, 1844, 533. Columbus, Ohio, Democratic convention, 1848 (resolutions, and Van Buren's comment), 660; MEETING of Hickory Clubs, 1844, 626. Combs, Leslie, 520.. Comet, 178. Commercial Advertiier, New York, 110. Commeeclal Bank, Buffalo, 289,292. Commeeclal Bank, New York, 274. Commercial Bulletin, New Orleans, 292; editorial, 243. Commercial Relations of the United States and Erance, 112. Common Schools, New York, 369. "Common Sense" (pen-name), Van Dyck's notes on an article of, 644. Commonwealth, Harrisburg, a Porter-Tyler organ, 184S, 476. Commissioners, Van Buren on N. Y. law on, }8$8, 95. Commonwealth Bank, New York, 360; land , fraud: (question, 1844, on the United States Treasury investigation of, 496, Van Buren on, 496). Compromise Report, House action and Senate debate on, 1848, 592. Comstock, George F,643.. Conclin, Willam, letter, 229, Concord 135. Condensed Reports (Peters), 156. "CONFEDEEACY" DENOUNCED, /««^, 68. Confederacy, Alvin Bronson's scheme for the "reconstruction" of, 1861, 661. Congress: powers, 81, 126 (m regard to currency, 300, to the deposits, 207, 208, duties, 181, flnancial legislation, 297, internal improvements, 84-66, interstate slave trade, 446, slavery, 224, 23S, 266, to expunge, 259); session, ISU-IS: length of daily sessions, 26; session , 183$-SS: political con- ditions, 199; special session, Sept., 1SS7: (suggested, 291, 292, 309; discussed, 295, 296, 297, 298, 300, 306, 307; 311; Cabinet council on, 299; draft for VanBuren's request for advice as to the questions to come before, 302; acts and bills, 313, 314, 316; action discussed, 318, 319); session, 18S7-S8: proceedings on Texas, 332; session, I84O-4I: (Van Buren on the adjournment of, 424; Democratic members, 423; Democratic members from Pennsylvania: address and Van Buren's answer, 424); session, May-Sept. , I84I: distuih- ances in, 431; session, I84I-42 ("Long Parlia- ment": apathy, 437; confusion of parties at the closeof,44'5; retrospect of, 445); SESSias, 184i-4S; Democratic members' failure to agree on the time for the National Convention, 469; session, I84S- 44: restlessness, 513; session, I846-47: close, 568; session, 1848-49: dullness of proceedings, 603; SESSION, 1850-51: Kemble on good feeling between Northern and Southern members, 617; session, 1861-62: Kemble's impressions of, 662. Congressional Dinner to Kossuth, Jan. 7, 1852, 623. Congressional Elections, 12, 353. Congressional Globe, 614. Congressmen, proposed choice of President by, 60. CONKLING, , 33. Connecticut, Assembly, Joint Committee on Federal Relations, minority report ? 620; Cal- houn faction in, I84S, 467; Democratic State Central Committee, anouncement, I843, 477, 478; Democratic State Convention, I84S: (announcement, 477, 478; resolutions: Welles on, 484); elections: (18S8, 90; 18S5, 236, 239; 1844, 607, 613); Federal appointments, 1837, 290; Legislature, I84S: (impending fight on Gover- nor Cleveland's action in receiving the State's share of the distribution fund, 469; Welles on Democratic caucus of, 472); party defeat in, I840, (Niles on), 393; political conditions (,1832,173; 1837,302; 1844,517); POLITICAL PEEL- ING, 1838, 365; POLITICAL NEEDS, 1844, 510; politi- cal OPINION, /«.j3, 456; P0LITICAL.PE0SPECTS,iSS7, 320; POLITICAL workers: (warning against, rSSS), 237; PRESIDENTIAL poUtics, 1843, 475: Senate: (AVelles on his own resolutions introduced in, 1851, on the fugitive .'slave law), 620. Connecticut River, 97. Connolly, Felix, letter, 519. Connolly, Richard B., letter, 631 . Conscription Bill, Federal, I8I4, 25; New York, ISI4: Van Dyck's notes on Amicus Curia's com- munication on, 644. Conseevatpves: 340, 354; Blair warned against denouncing, 322; in New York, 577 (alliance with "the enemy," Whigs, ISSr, 320, 321 ; meet- ing. New York, 1838, 351; opposition to Wright, and Wright's victory, 1848, 564; policy in the New INDEX 683 York Legislature, l&fS, 562; responsible tor New York rteteat, ISS^, 323; Dix on unfavorable vole of, ISS8, 350); none ra North Carouna, t8S7, 323; IX VmGiNu; caucus, JSSS, 330. Constitution, Federal: amendment? proposed and discussed, l&Sl, 53, 82, 132 (proposed amend- ment abolishing slavery, lSi2, 449; "Fanny "Wright's" proposal for amending, l&U, 496; pro- posed amendment relative to presidential elec- tion, 18S3, 03; proposed amendment as to internal improvements, 73, TO; Samuel Adams's sugges- tions for amendments to, 1S97, 305; Blair on a possible amendment to, as a result of the Balti- more convention, tSJiS, 000); ANNn'EKSARY cele- bration of the adoption of, Philadelphia, 1866, 640; James Hamilton, Jr., on, 132; in relation to military necessity, J W/, 061. Constitution OFNEwYoRKtiS^S; (ceremonies in- augurating, 53; interpretation of, on legislative session, rS«S,56); tSie: (calledacheokmate to the incoming Whig Administration, 505). "Constitutional Carriage," 297. Constitutionai. Convention, Federal, 1787: Franklin's speech at conolasion, 11; Madison on, 91. Constitutional Convention, New York: {1821, 20,44,45,40,47,265,520; 1846: 559,560, 502, 503). ConstitutionalM, 185. Consular Agencies in British • manufacturing towns. Van Bureu on, 18SS, 178, 180; Consular reform: Trist on, 1839, 304. Consuls, Van Buren on conference regarding juris- diction of, 18S2, 171. Contraband, 061. Convention on French claims. New York, 1836, 271. Convention, Philadelphia, 18S6, 645. Convention, PrrrsBtmG, 1856, 643. Convention, Railway, MEMPHia, July 4, 1849, 005; Van Buren on, 007. Convention, proposal for, in Virginia, 18S8, 334. Contention, National, Aboutionist, Albany, 1839, 379. Contention, National, Anti-Masonic, 1831, 260. Contention, National, Masonic, 183Sf 250. Conventions, national Democratic: 236; abuses attending, 585, 587; for presidential nomination, 215, 219 (Law on, 207; Van Buren on, 80; Wicklifle on, 514; importance of keeping lawyers out of, 452; Jackson on, 228; reform needed in selection of delegates, 584; working of the two-thirds rule in, 045); 1832: Baltimore, 370 (Lewis's conduct In, 368); 1835: Baltimore, 240(address, Wright on, 241; alleged understand- ing between North and West against Southern principles, 243; committee, letter, notice of Van Buren's nomination, 241; dissatisfaotion, 244; forecast, 236; Pennsylvania delegates, 241; Pennsylvania delegates' nomination, 1835, 237; Rives on, 243; Taney on, 240; Virginian delega- tion, 241; Virginian delegation's action on vice- presidency, 241; Wright's labors in, 241); 1840: Baltimore: (Jackson on, 393; proceedings, 396); 1844: Baltimore: (Alabama delegates' names and instructions, 1843, 491; Alabama Tote, 522; anonymous letter on, 530; atmosphere of cor- ruption, 629; balloting, 629, 530; Bancroft's fore- cast of the insistence of the Opposition upon the two-thirds rule, 628; Blair on, 530; Butler's co- count of, 531; choice of delegates, Illinois, 1843, 479; choice of delegates, Michigan, 1843, 479; comment on proceedings and result of, 630, 531, 532, 633, 534, 535, 530, 537, 538, 640, 541, 542, 543, 544, 545, 501, 562, 563, 569, 686, 611, 029, 058, C59; committee on officers, 529; conciliation the true policy of, 621; congressional delegates in opposi- tion, 1844, 521; course of PennsylTania in, 481; Croswell's forecast of, 527; Davezao's accounts of, 530; delegates, 470; delegates from Illinois 525, from Indiana, 525, 526, 628, instructed, 528; delegates' opinion, 527; desire of the friends of Texas to prevent a nomination at, 528; divisions among delegations, 626; eilort at Washington to induce the disregard of Instructions, 521; Fine's forecast of the vote of, 528; forecast of battle on the two-thirds rule, 527; forecast of delegates' poli- tics, 478; forecast of TOte, 1843, 460, 475; forged delegates' letters, 526; Georgia delegates, political complexion, 479; Gilpin on, 184S, 447; Garland's wish to prepare the address for, 500; Jackson on, 500; Kendall's forecast of action by Southern delegates, 521; Kendall's forecast of the Missis- sippi, Alabama, and Kentucky Tote in, 522; lieiper on, 530; Livingston's account of, 630; Maine delegates for, 473, 470, 477; manner of selecting delegates, 468, 478; manner of voting, 470; meeting and organization, 529; methods used to change delegates' views, 529; Michigan delegates' "treachery," 530, 532; New Hamp- > shire delegation 527; New York delegates, 526, 627, 528; New York delegation in favor of a majority vote, 627; opposition to congressional interference in, 180, 461; O'Suilivan's reports, 529, 530; plan to preTent nomination by, 526; Pennsylvania delegation: "treason," 531, 633, 534; place discussed, 1843, 459, 461, 462, 466; prediction of harmony at, 520; prospects, 495; questions on the choice of delegates to, 1843, 489; resolution in favor of Van Buren and Johnson proposed to the Pennsyiyania delegation, 533; resolutions on Texas and Oregon prepared for Tibbatts of Ken- tucky, 522; situation, 529; Tennessee delegates uninstructed, 488; time of, discussed, 1843, 450, 457, 458, 460, 401, 402, 466, 460, 467, 468, 469, 470, 471 , 472,473,474,477,478; Turrill's forecast, 627; two- thirds rule, 528, 629; adopted, 530, importance, dependence upon Pennsylvania and Tennessee, 529, opposed by Van Buren's friends, 529, policy in the event of the adoption of, 529; Van Buren on, 1843, 460; Vermont delegation, 527, in- structed for Van Buren, 482; violation of pledges by delegates to, 524; Wright on, 532; Wright's forecast of probable nominations, 529); 1848: Baltimore: (comment, etc., 582, 584, 585, 592, COO, 057; Dix on, 680; Federal administration in relation to, 581; manner of selecting delegates, 577; meeting in New York to hear the delegates' report, 684; New York delegation, 580; New York delegations, Albany and Utica: question of the admission of, 583; Utica delegation: meet- ing before reaching Baltimore, suggested, 581; presidential choice of, discussed, 581; protest 684 INDEX against their exclusion ooinmented on, 583; John Van Buren's suggestion tor the presentation of Van Buren's name by, 582; Van Buren's refusal, 582; Van Buren's advice as to the course of, 582; Van Buren on, 587; Van Buren's views asked, 586); 1863: Baltimoke: (Califomian delegates, G26; choice of delegates, 618; comment, 628; presi- dential preferences of the New York delegation, 626); ISBC: Cincinnati: (comment, 643). Fbee-soil, Buffalo, N. Y., ISiS: (comments and suggestions, 590, 591, 592, 593, 594, 595, 620; New York delegates, 592; proceedings, 592, 596); LocoFoco: (editorial on, 18U), 493. Conventions, state, time, 467; see also the names of individual States. Cook, , Judge, of Indiana, 584. Cooper, Francis, Van Buren's alleged opposition to, 401. Cooper, James Fenimoee, 231, 288; letter, 391. Cooper, Thomas: letters, 73, 74, 83, 89, 105; 263, 283, 288, 339; PETITION for refunding of fine (Van Buren on), 86. Cooper, ' , Judge, 28. Copley, John Singleton, 48. Copley, John Singleton, Jr. (Lord Lyndhm^t), 48. Copper, 659; deposits on Lake Superior, 66. Corcoran, William Wilson, 659; lien on Eit- ohie'spress, 18S1, 618. COBDWAINEES of PHILADELPHIA, 216. Corn crop, 18iS, 601. Corn laws, English, 661; repeal of, 217. Corn-planting, 666, 579. Corporations, Van Buren's notes on, 45; mon- eyed: charter contest in Alexandria, 18SS, 251. Cortes, Spanish, 279. CoHWiN, Thomas, 599, 602; suggested on a com- promise ticket with Van Buren, 18^8, 586. Cotton good.s and tarn, export from England, ms, 262; SEED, 255, 327. Council of appointment. New York, 16, 31, 32, 33, 36, 38, 43, 46, 47; question of abolishing^ law, 45. Council of Revision, New York, Kent's expres- sion in, 26. Counterfeit army bills, 24. Courier, Van Buren on error of, in Morgan afEair, m7, 83. Courier ani Enquirer, 153; defection, ISSi, 185; quarrel with the Argus, 18SS, 175; support offered the Administration, I8S4, 214. Court dress, 117, 118, 638, 639, 640. Court of Inquiry, Van Buren on, 18S7, 284. "Court of Loins Phh-ippe," 587. Court-martlal decision, Elliott on, IS40, 416. Court-martial, Naval, 434. CousTs-MARTiAL, Van Buren's memoranda on lSS7f, 330. ' Cowan, , Judge, 432. Crabb, Horatio N., 107.- Crabb, Horatio N.?, 203. Ckabtree, William, 149. Craig, Hector, 190. Craig, J. D., 115. Craig, J. D.7, 344. Cramer, John, letter, 323. Cramer, , 64. Cramer, , 413. Crandai., Edward, letter, 6%. Cbakt, Isaac E., 389; letter, 390. Craven, , 200. Crawford, Alexander P., letter, 398. Crawford, George W.7 in relation to Calhoun and the Whig victory in Georgia, I84S, 486. "Crawford, Joel, 122. . ^Crawford, Thomas Hartley, on Indian lands, ; 358. Crawford, William Harris, 38, 40, 41, 60, 64, 69, 71, 96, 146, 150, 161; action furnishes Jackson precedent for removal of deposits, 18SS, 207; ap- pointed judge of the Superior Court of Georgia, 84; biography suggested, 18p, 461; candi- date for the presidency: (.1816, 27, 28; 18^, 69, 70, 71); death: Rush on, 227; Heai.th, 67, 68, 70, 71, 72; inabh.ity to overthrow Calhoun's in- " fluence, 125; LETTERS, 60, 62, 84, 86, 94, 113, 117, 122, 132, 145; maneuvers of followers of, 18SS, 74; Nicholas's advocacy of, 70; nomination by Congressional caucus, I8B4, 66; Pell's interview with, 35; political prospects, 18BS, 73; possible failure and retirement discussed, 1824, 72; re- marks on Adams's correspondence with Canning, 67; report on banks, 1820, 39; report on deficit, 18W (King on), 40; reward of partisans of, 18B9, 99; strength in New York, 18^, 68, 71; strength in New York Legislatm-e, I8S4, 66; suggested for vice-president, I8S4, 70; Van Buren on, 66. Crawford, , 65. Credit, 288; of the United States, I8I4, 23. Credits, 218, 291, 323; contraction, I8S4 (Van Schaick on effects of), 214; fictitious (Trist on, 18SS), 333; foreign, 254. Creditors of the United States, position, 18S7, 303. Creeks, 119, 208; lands, 82; removal, 267; war, 363. Criminals, requisition for, 374. Crisis, public: (1860, 658; isei, 659, 661.) The Crisis, Richmond, 397; editorial, etc., 403, 404. "Crito," 176. Crittenden, John Jordan, 658; attitude toward the Kentucky controversy over the judiciary, issn, 615; Blalr on, I848, 578; Clay's suc- cessor (Welles on, 1846), 563; dinner, I848, 582; in relation to a cabinet place, IS49, 604; in re- lation to Kentucky poli tics, 184<>, 603; IN rela- tion to the presidential succession, fS51, 620; the Senate's rejection of the Kansas amendment of, 18S8 (Blair's comment), 651; Wright on, 184e, 440. Crockett, G. S., letter, 458. Cromwell, Ouveb, 620. Crop prospects, 1849, 609. Crops and prices, 653. Cross, Edward? 229. Cross, Moulton, letter, 394. Croswell, Edwin, 65, 67, 73, 83, 86, 122, 183, 244, 247, 276, 346, 381, 529, 589, 647; ATTACKS upon, 184S, 459; CONSPIRACY against Democratic union 18B0-1, 616; contest with Van Dyck, I843, 459; DDTPicuLTY With Flagg, 1S4S, 457; Dix on, 18SS, 336; family, 305; in relation to the contro- versy m New York, 1846, 561; letters, 75, 184, INDEX 685 203, 334, 344, 347, 353, 354, 357, 384, 414, 427, 469, 523, 527, 644, 645; letters from (Wright on, 184S), 461; ON the breach between administra^ tlon papers, 1838, 347; political position, 1848, 5S1; QUAKBELwithWebb, i8S«, 176; "TALKING both ways," 1S44, 515. Cboswell, F. 0. H., 22. Ckoswell, S., letter, 529. Cboton Aqueduct, 648. CaowELL, John, 117. Cbowninshield, Benjamin Williams, 336; letter, 29. Cbudneb, Babon, 125. Ceugee, Heney N., 117, 119, 124, 125, 129, 130, 131, 132. Cbugee, Mes., 91. Ceump, , De., 112, 152. Ceyee, H. M., 240. Cuba, 144; alleged offer of cession to England, 1857, 279, 280; deputies of (protest), 279; de- signs of Great Britain against, 1840, 418; pub- chase vrged, 18S7? 330. Cubitt, , 198. CuMBEELAND EoAD, 268; BILL (Van Buren's notes for casting vote upon, 1836), 275; Congeession- AL legislation, 180^1836, 276; Illinois move- ment lor the prosecution of, 1844, 604; senate bill for the extension of (Van Buren on, 1840), 391; Teeasuey drafts for construction and repair of, 1806-1839, 389. CUEEENCY, 24, 25, 170, 217, 218, 219, 296, 300, 303, 308, 310, 314, 331, 334, 345, 353; bill (disappointment over Jaclrson's failure to sign, 1837), 281, 285; Cambeeleng on, 1837, 306; continental (Wood- bury on, 1837), 312; Democeatic doctrine de- fined, 18S7, 309; Federal, 307; Hammond on, 1858, 346; IN the United States and foreign coun- tries (Woodbury on), 265; international, 309; Jackson on, 226; metallic, 220, 225, 295, 296, 297, 362, 508 (Benton favors, in militarypayments, 319; Van Buren on, 403; Van Schaiok's objections to, 214); papee: 273, 275, 276, 282, 296, 298, 304. 453 (Benton opposes, for military payments, 319; excessive issues, 287, 291; Jackson on, 283; move- ment against, 218; Van Buren on, 246; Van Sehaiclc on, 214); power of Congress over (Wright on, 1837), 300; Question: (in Missis- sippi, 184S, 476; influence on New York election, 1838, 356); KEFOEM: suggestion for, 302, 306, 311, 431 (John D. Van Buren on, f«W, 660, 6627; Van Buren on, 660); Smith's resolutions, 1838, 336 (vote on, in Virginia Legislature, 337); State (Lee on issues of, 1839), 382; Theoop on, 316; Van Buben on, 267, 287, 312; Whig doctrine defined, iM7, 309; Woodbury on, 266; Weight's advice to Van Buren on answer to the Indiana interrogatory on, 1843, 457. Cuetis, , 684. CUSHING, Abel, 336; letter, 299. CusmNO, Caleb, address to his constituente, noted, 1841,431; letter, 306. CusHMAN, Seth, letter, 419. Coustom-house: Boston: affairs in, 1838, 334; Buffalo: collectorship, 338, 339; Jeesey City: collector, 500; NewYoek: (alleged dishonesty, 1837, 326; appointments, 18S9, 108, 109, 110; 1839, 373, 374; 1840, 400; business methods: Hoyt on, 1838, 358; collectorship: 1829: Swartwput's candidacy, opposition, and appointment, 108-110; 18S7; Jesse Hoyt's candidacy and. appointment, 324-330; 1838, 348; 1845, 552; complication, 18S8: Hoyt on, 355; Hoyt's collection statements, 18S9, 382; Hoyt's protest against Price's conduct of a Government suit, 1838, 368; list of bonds, 359, 360; location, 222; meeting of Tyler officeholders in, 184S, 548; Moore's appointment in, 1839, 373, 374; opponents to the Federal administration in, 183S, 236; political influence, I840, 411); Philadel- phia, 311 (appointments, 1838, 340; changes, 1837, discussed, 286; collectorship: Petrikin on, 1840, 391; officers, 79). Custom-house commissioners, 212. Customs: Bonds, 420: (bill for postponmg pay- ment on, 1837, 292, 303, 306, 314; disposal of: Cambreleng on, 1838, 354; New York: Price's failure to account for, 1838, 360, 362; statements, 359, 360; payment of, 296; regulation of 362); duties (effect of reducing), 218; fees, 420; Mis- sissippi DISTRICT, collectorship, 18S9, 372. Cuthbeet, Albeet, letter, 232. Cuthbeet, John, 232. Cuthbeet, John A., letter, 627. "C's" manuscript, 428. Dagget, Henky, 153. DaGueeeotype, 467. Daily Advertiser and Patriot, editorial, 373. Daily Free Trader, Natchez, Miss., editorial, 441. Daily News, New York, 329. The Daily Wisconsin, editorials, 603. Dalbousie, Eael of, 47; letter, 48. Dallas, Alexandee James, 22, 23; specifications and points of evidence against Hull, 21; report on banks, 28. Dallas, Alexandee James (naval officer), 297. Dallas, Geobge Mifflin, 176, 233, 261, 269, 284, 398, 563,581; geatitube to Van Buren, fS^i, 633; Hammond's reasons for not voting for, IS44, 546; IN relation to the court dress episode (Gilpin on, 1866), 646; lettees, 130, 233,386, 422, 633, 676; lettee to Mumford (Gilpin on, 1844), 543; letters on the Bank commented on, 271; miseepeesented by Mumford, I844, 542; OFFEEED Russian mission, 1837, 279; ON nomi- na ion, 1844, 633; political attitude (Gilpin on, 184^), 449; UEGED to support Cass, 184£, 449; Van Buren urges the support of, IS44, 532, S36. Dana, Chaeles A., letter, 662. Danforth, John, 414; letters, 348, 472, 478. Danforth, W. R., circular, 638; letter, 639. Daniel, Peter Vivian, 176, 184, 236, 407, 536, 575, 577; elected to the Executive Council of Vir- ginia, 1835, 252; letters, 165, 175, 183, 184, 189; 236, 237, 247, 262, 268, 273, 291, 313, 334, 345, 360; 363, 371, 409, 436, 474, 486, 486, 534, 543, 644, 674 576; ON his Southern tour, 1844j 634; teeat- MENT by the Federal Government, I84S, 486; Van Buren's views on the appointment of, I84I , to the Supreme Bench? 424. Daniels (Daniell?), Dr., 149. Danville, III., lettee, 397, 398. Danville, Pa., 446, 447. Daecy, John S., letter, 291. Daeien ship canal, 417. 686 INDEX Datiphin County, Pa. , 263; reply to resolution of, a meeting in, cited, I84S, 461. Davee, Thomas, letter, 368. Davenports & Co., London, invoice, 375; letter, 432. Davezac, Auguste, 117, 454; Goveenoe Poe- TEE's injustice to, I843, 455; letters, 137, 145, 146, 166, 248, 383, 408, 415, 453, 455, 466, 604, 513, 627, 529, 530; misses nomination for the New York Legislature, 184^,i5i; on his address before the Philadelphia Van Buren meeting of IS4S, 453; 0'STJLLiVANon,f«i^,529. Davies, Edgar Vf., letter, 262. Davis, Chaeles Augustus, letter, 453. Davis, George B., letter, 521. Davis, George E., letter, 476. Davis, Jefferson, in relation to Taylor's can- didacy, 1848, 579; letters, 507. Davis, John, defeat, 184S, 491; letters, 443, 449, 474, 491; on his own letter to the Philadelphia Committee, Jan., I84S, 491. Davis, John W., 467. Davis, Matthew L., 55. Davis, Matthew L.?, J. A. Hamilton on political writings of, 227. Davis, Richaed D., course of, 1844, 499; letters, 514, 517; position, IS44, 624. Davis, Thomas, letter, 519. Davis, Wiley?, Maj. Gen., 231. Davis, , 335. Davoue, Frederick, 47. Dawson, Moses, letters, 258, 259, 313, 317, 328, 431, 448, 459, 469, 475, 623. Dawson, William C, Clay's denunciation of, 1850, 614. Day, Timothy C. : letter, 632; proposal for an inde- pendent paper at Washington, with Blair and Rives, 185S, 632, 633. Dayton, Aaron 0., 137; letter, 135. Dayton, Jonathan, 12, 79. Dayton paper, attitude of, I84S, 474. Dean, Joseph, 298; letter, 297. Deaeborn, Henry A., Gen., 21. Debt, imprisonment for, 50, 114; abolition of, 656. Debt, national, avoidance of, 331. Debt-restriction resolutions, New York As- sembly, 1844, 507. Debtoes, small, 656. Debts, AVoodbury on, 350. Debts, State, 457. Decatur, Stephen, King on death of, 40. Defalcation, Jackson on investigation of, 18S9, 367; need of exposure of, 335; Van Buren on, 1889, 366; Woodbury on, 1SS9, 383. Defaulters, public. Gouge on Senate bill tor punishing, 18S9, 388. De Graff, John J., 330; letters, 88, 330. De Kay, , Dr., 120. De Keafft, Edward, 194; letter, 192. Delavan, Edward C, letters, 397, 601. Delaware: elections: (,1888, 356; I84S, 448); political conditions, 18S8, 93; Senators (Wright on, I84I), 428. Delaware County, Pa., Convention, I840, 389. Delaware River, improvement of, 133. Delaware and Hudson Canal Co., loan to, 305. Democracy, 340; acquisitiveness (Blair on, 1844), 506; contrasted with Federalism, I84S, 650; de- generacy of, as represented by Buchanan (Blair on, 1869), 054; in relation to banks, 335. "Democeat of Hanovek," see: Fontaine, W. E. Democeatio Association of Pickens County, Ala., 597. Democratic Association of the Northern Lib- erties, letter, 273-274. "Democratic banks," 334. Democratic Club no. 1, Philadelphia, 248. Democratic Expositor, Van Buren asked for a sub- sidy for, 184£, 443. The Demoaratic Flag, St. Louis, 590, 696; life of Cass, etc., 690. Democratic harvest home, 225. Democratic Hickoey Clubs; of Columbus, Ohio (Central and South Wards, union meeting), 525; of Hudson, N. Y. (meeting, 1844), 542; of Phila- delphia, 184, 536 (address, 1843: comment, 463, 478, 481, published, 468; address to Van Buren, 1844, 534: Van Binen's answer, 536; Committee of Correspondence: circulars, 507, 514; corre- spondence with the Pennsylvania? Executive Committee, I84S, 470; jealousy of the Executive Committee, 490; address, 1844, 534; proceedings, 1844, 537). See also Central Hickory Club, Wash- ington. Democratic party: Confusion after losing Van Buren and Jackson as leaders, 565; confusion, 1851, 617; COEEUPT combinations with Whigs, 476; DISCORD, I844, 517; discouragement over, 1837, 287; division, IS44, 514; division, IS48, regretted, 593; "doctrines," I84S, 443; DUTY defined, IS4I, 422; factions, 1856, 645; FORECAST of Success, I840, 419; the Free-soil the true Democratic party, 1851, 621; har- mony (Throop on, 1887), 318; Haywood on, 1833, 197; influences tending to disunion and harmony in (Wright on, 1843), 482; Jacksonian Democracy (prospects, 1851), 616; Jackson-Van BuEEN Democracy (Blair on the poUcy of, 1851, 617); MASS MEETINC at Cincinnati (Blair's plan for, 185e), 643; Moderation (Croswell on, I84I),' 427; necessity for vigorous action, I844, 497; ORGANIZATION, I84S, 478; ORGANIZATION, 1844, 607; POLICY: (Bancroft on, I84S, 472; Blair on, I847, 577; Benton's views on, 1S5S, 625; Flagg on, 625; ISBO: Reverdy Johnson on, 656); POSITION on slavery, 1858, 663; possible party revolt (Blair on, 1S48), 586; reaction (signs noted, I84I), 434; righteousness and harmony, I84I, 429; significance to, of Silas Wright's death, 672; union rally with National Whigs, Kentucky, 1855, 640; Van Bueen's confidence ill the success of, I844, 643; victory, 1852 (Med- ary on), 633; in Connecticut: (State Central Committee, announcement, I84S, 477; Conven- tion, 1835, address commented on, 239); is Illi- nois: (Convention of Bond County, resolutions, 1843, 475; Du Page County, resolutions, I84I, 434); IN Indiana: (intention of, to support the Conventiontioket,f 8^,638); in Maine: (mem- bers of the Legislature, resolutions, 1838, 339); in Maeyland: (Central Committee of Frederick County, resolutions, I844, 545); in Massachu- setts: (1883, 204; Committee of Suffolk County, resolutions, 333; State Convention, proceedings, 1843, 480; members of the Legislature, 287; mes- sage, 1887, 299; acknowledged, 300; party, or- ganization, 1835, 236); IN New Jersey: Con- vention of Middlesex County, I840, 432, proceed- ings, 431; Citizens' committee of Newark, letter. INDEX 687 350); IN New Yokk: (Central Committee of Correspondence, circular, I84S, 489; convention and radical faction, 1855, 642; defeat, 18S7, causes, 320-321; divisions, ISiS, 638; in relation to John Van Buren and tlie next presidential nomination, 1S50, 614; position, projects, and true policy, I848, 585; presidential policy, I848, 584; radical movement: 1848, 590, 1865, 642; Van Buren ques- tioned on the position and duty of, 1848, 580; of Brooklyn, letter, 318; of New York City, 320; resolutions, 173, 390; committees, 264, indorse- ment of Jesse Hoyt, 328, letters, 263, 264, proceed- ings, 317, resolutions, 182, 248; Wards: proceed- ings (Eleventh), 305, 306; resolutions (Fourth), 215, 216; of the New York Legislature, resolu- tions, 173; of Onandaga County, divisions, 320; of Orange County, views on the specie circular, 1SS7, 295; of Suffolk County, Committee, resolu- tions, 333); IN NoETH Caeolina: district meeting, Rockingham, resolutions, IS40, 391; in Ohio: (Central Committee, letter, 390; Cincinnati, meet- ing, 18S7, 313; Columbiana County, proceedings, 1844, 533; Hamilton County, proceedings, 316; proceedings sent to Van Buren, 317); in Penn- sylvania: (lack of harmony, 18S7, 319; Central Committee, 189, 646, letter, 189; Delaware County, meeting, proceedings, 388; North Perm Town- ship meeting, 276; Philadelphia: anti-Bank meet- ing, Feb., 1SS4, 216; City and County Convention, 18S7, proceedings, 279; Committee, correspond- ence on Harrisburg Convention, 18S2, 189, 190; Ward Committee, 290; Third Congressional Dis- trict, 243; Yovmg Men's Convention, 1838, 264, 265); IN Tennessee: (Central Committee, 538; address, I844, 537); Noktheen: (Bedford Brown on, 1851, 630; plan to unite with Northern Whigs, 184S,5S6; posslbilitiesfororgamzationof,/*.4S,583.) Devwcratic Press, Beading, Pa., 272. Democratic Review, 627; Hugh A. Garland on his connection with, I84O, 389. Democeatic spirit, Kendall on rise of, 18S8, 351. Democratic Standard, established, 1843, 490. Democeatic "teeacheey," I849, 609. Democeatic Union Club of Chicago, resolutions (Van Buren's comment, 1852), 630. Democeatic Yottng Men of Albany, supper, Nov., 1862, 631; Van Buren's comment, 632. Democeatic Young Men op Tennessee, 484. Dengue fevee, 93. Denison, Chaeles W., 436; letters, 434, 580. Denison, Gilbeet, 127. Denmaek: commeecul proposition, 133; con- dition, ISSO, 135; EELATIONS with the United States (Convention of 18S0), 145; teade eela- TioNS with the United States, 133. Denoon, Samuel D., letter, 472. Depaetment cleeks, Eitchie on reports on, 1839, 369. Depaetment of State, estimates and appropria- tions, 1839, 383. Depaetment eepoets: distribution of, 18S9, 363; variations from the President's messages, 1839, 379. Deposit banks, 267, 268, 274 (condition, lSSS-7, 285; 18Se, 284-6; discounts by, 1836-7, 284; Jackson on, 282; New York feeling on selection of, 1833, 201); bill (R. E. Parker on) 264; fund, Fedeeal: Flagg on loans issued under, in New York, 1837, 307, 309; law: (Hoyt on action of Congress on, 18S7, 308; fourth Installment under, 1837, 290); system: Dufl Green on, 18S8, 3S1. Depositaries foe public money, 331. Deposits, public, 249, bill for postponing and recalling, 1837, 313; in New York (Croswell on 1838), 364; petition, ISI8, to transfer from branch of the Bank of the United States to an Ohio State bank, noted, 1838, 362; removal, 183S, 201, 203, 216, 222, 223, 667; (announcing: Vail on, 207; approved, 217, 218, 227; cotnment, 207, 219, 307; Fourth Ward, New York, resolu- tions, 216; Jackson on, 206, 206, 207, 208; Van Burenon, 205, 226); eestoeation: (NewYork Fourth Ward Republican resolutions on, 1834, 214; proceedings against, 217); specul, 328 (Ritchie on, 346; Welles on, 1837, 327); Throop on, 1837, 315. Derby, Elias Hasket, letter, 368. Desaussuee, Henry Wiluam, letter, 345, 346; transmits semi-centennial speech, 1826, July4,3i6. Despatch bags. Van Buren on the transmission of, 1832, 170. De Tocqueville, see: TocquevUle. Detroit Daily Free Press, clipping, 375. Deteoit, Fort, return of ordnance, etc., 18. Devees, ? Judge, claim, 443. Dew, John H., 441. Dewey, Chester, letter, 119. De Witt, Simeon, 188; appointment, 196; resolu- tions, etc., 1832, 174. Dextee, Simon Newton, letter, 444. Deyo, Nathan, 12. DiCKERSON, Mahlon, 350; document, 297; letters, 197, 351, 402, 407; Parker on, 277. DiCKEESON, Philemon, 257. Dickerson, (Dtx?) 589. DICKIN3, AsBUEY, 103; letter, 70. Dickinson, Daniel S., letter, 486; resolutions cited, Dec., 1847, 57T. Dickinson, David W., 398; letter, 398. Dickinson, David W.7 452. Dilungham, Geoege W., letter, 208. Dimick, Prelate, 365. Dingman, Casper, 656. Dinsman, Samuel, WHkes v., 602. Diplomatic appeopeiation bill, 1849 (debate), 604; BODY AT Washington: (address to Van Buren, 1831, 158; answer, 158; attitude toward the United States, 1846, 560) ; changes, 1843, 463 ; coeeespondence, 1840-44 (Paulding on), 546; EEPEE3ENTATIVE3 OF THE UNITED STATES: (establishments, 163; living expenses, 128, 137, 140, 162, 163, 169, 171, 177, 363, 428; not to receive outside pay for public duties, 127; outfit, 126, 136; salary, 107, 122, 128, 140, 372, 373, 428; suggestion to raise the rank of, in Brazil, 114). Diplomatic deess: see: Court dress. Diplomatic unifoem: see: Court dress. "DiEECT TRADE," 345, 347. Disney, David Tieenan, 242, 471, 656, letters, 231,470. DISTEIBUTION OF SUEPLUS AND PEOCEEDS OF LAND sales, 253, 259, 264, 298; (Van Buren questioned on, 1835, 245); ACT, 1841, 433 (Poinsett on, 1841, 435; refusal of money under, by South Carolina and Alabama, 1842, 439; Van Buren on, 18iSf 492; Van Buren questioned on, 184S, 461; Wright's advice to Van Buren as to answer to the Indiana interrogatory on, ISp, 467). 688 INDEX DiSTEICT OF COLUMBU.: APPEEHENSION Of BegTO in- surrectton to, 18^0, 407; banks, 202, 214, 222 (charters, 248; Van Buren on the Senate biU for, ISJfi, 402); CracxnT Court: power over United States executive officers, 302; Feee Demoo- kacy: interests and declaration of, 18^8, 600; SLAVEET to, 256, 260, 397, 613 (an Issue, 18iS, 591, 592, 593; Van Buren on, 257; Van Buren ques- tioned on, 593, 619); "Woekmen's Democeatic Association, ISJfi, 477. Disunion, "mfidelcry" of, 511; sentiment, 5^9, 622. PieuNioNisTS, 1850, 614; Southern (rumored plans, ISBO), 615. "DivoECE" OP Government and Banks, 305; "divorce bjxl:" (Jackson on, 328, 334, 340, 348; Jaoteon on the passage of, by the Senate, 18S8, 340). Dix, John Adams, 190, 204, 566, 578, 587, 589, 619, 622; ASKED by Benton to interview publishers, 1851, 619; attitude toward the Free-soil move- ment, ISiS, £84, 589; Benton on, 18i7, 566; disposition to nominate at Utica, 184S, 687; DRAFTS and copies by, 225, 576,' entrusted with the Van Buren- Jackson, letters, 18S0, 615; Flagg's views on the nommation of, 18i8, 587; impressions upon efforts to renominate Polk (Butler on, I8I18), 583; letters, 262, 304, 334, 336, 363, 356, 382, 386, 392, 415, 426, 648, 549, 568, 659, 561, 662, 563, 576, 678, 580, 593, 598, 606; ON his Mexican War speech, Jan. m, 1848, 678; one of the critics of the Thirty Years' View, 1851, 620; PLAN tor a "perfect" territorial bill, I849, 604; RECOMMENDED by BlaiT for secretary of state, 185^, 632; SPEECH in the Evening Post, May SI, 1848, cited, 584; SPEECH on French claims (comment), 661, 562; S. T. Van Buren on, IS45, 661; Van Bueen's advice to, June, 1848, 687; Van Bueen's taterest to contmued resi- dence of, m Albany, 1SS8, 356; Weight on, 1847, 567. Dix, Mrs. John Adams, 598. Dix family, 566. Dixon, Nathan T., death, 438. Dixon, , 84. Documents, public, distribution of, 420, 561. Dodge, Augustus C, letter, 616. Dodge, Ezra, letter, 349. Dodge, Henry, nomination as vice-president, Utica, 1848, 688; refusal of the nomination, 689. DoNELSON, Andrew Jackson, 185, 223, 290, 351, 353, 570, 575; appointment as clmrgi to Texas, 1844 (Jackson on), 542; Beekman on, 1852, 627; BURDENS (Jackson on, 18S8), 344; business dif- ficulties, 1844, 549; CONCESSIONS as to Van Bureu's worth, 185S, 630; debt to Van Buren, 426; DUEL (Jackson on, 18S@), 373; falsity, to Gen. Jackson (Rives on, 1847), 670; ingrati- tude to Jackson and Van Buren, 619; letters, 236, 295, 426, 623, 632, 637; MANAGEMENT of the VniMi, 1851, 619; ON his note to Van Buren, 1844, 632; OPPOSITION to, 628; overtures to Elves for a newspaper partnership, 1851, 618; place for (Jackson on, I840), 396; political views, 1851, 619; public peinting intrigues, 185S, 624; purchase of the Union, 1851, 618 (Blair's advice, 618); Van Buren on, I844, 643; VIEWS on the Buffalo Convention of 1848, 620; ■WITHDRAWAL from the Union, 1852, 028. DONELSON, Daniel J., candidacy, 184^, 466. DoNELSON, Emily (Mrs. A. J.), 290, 295. DoouTTLE, James R., letter, 482. Doom, , 269. Doom and Ramsay, 259. DopsoN, Alexander F., 149; letter, 148. Doer, Matthew, letter, 420. ' DoEE, Robeet L., letter, 434. DOEE, R. G., letter, 412. Dork, T. W., Democratic meeting favoring the re- lease of, 1844, 638. DoRE, Judge, 18. DoTT, James Duane, 239. Doty, , 52. "Doughfaces," in relation to the Omnibus bill, 1850, 613. Douglas, Chaeles, 382. Douglas, Stephen Arnold, 603, 604, 626; coali- tion with Pierce, 1856, 645; combination with Cass and Buchanan, 1851, 623; Gilpin on, 645; IN EELATiON to Benton and Kossuth (Blair on, 1852), 626; IN eelation to the Califomian ques- tion, I849, 604; speech, Jan, 8, 1853 (Blair's comment), 634. Douglas, Thomas, defence against charges, IS40, 396; letters, 380, 395, 419. DOWOTNG, Samuel W., 335, 336. D'Oy;.ey, Chakles W., 273; letters, 229, 253. Deake, John R., 46; letter, 42. Deaper, , 292. Deawbacks, 162. Deayton, William, 101, 138. Deomgoole, George C, 625. Dronyn de Lhuys, E., 301, 640; letter, 301. Drought, I847, 670. Dry Dock Bank, New York, 292, 293. Duane, Willlam John: Blair on, 18S3, 207; cmcuLAR, 230; course of, in regard to deposits (Jackson on, tSSS), 208; dismissal of (Jackson on, 183S), 208; Olobe's charges against (Bennett on, 18SS), 210; Jackson on, 183S, 206, 208; Jackson's dismissal of, defended, 218; of- fensive paper of (Jackson on, 1833), 208. Duchies, German, Van Buren on government «f, 182. Dudley, Charles Edward, 61, 100, 108, 175; ' letters, 48, 61, 66, 109. Dudley, Charles Edward 7 64. Dudley, Jephthah, in relation to the nomtoation of W. O. Butler in Kentucky, 1851, 626. Duelling, 18, 33, 40, 227, 245, 248, 618. DuEE, John, 36, 45, 66, 116; letter, 33. DuEE, John? 33, 55. DUEE, Willlam Alexander, 289; letters, S2, 67, 173. Duffy, Chaeles Gavin, 600. Duffy, Edward, letters, 600, 607, 608. Dull, , 561. Dunbar, Peter, 333. Dunbar, Willlam, letter, 389. Duncombe, Charles, letter, 434. DUNLAP? R. G., 394. Dunn, Mrs., 196. Du Page Co., III., 438. DuPT, B.F., 407. Durham, Loed, Stevenson on, 1SS9, 304. Dutch-American nsTOEY, Van Buren's notes, «38. Dutch settlement in South Africa. 418, IN0EX 689 Dutch and Belgian Tbeatt, Van Buren on, 170. Dutchess County, N. Y.: appointments, 1821, 40; Convention, 1810, 19; Repubucan meeting, 1819, 34; SENATORIAL election prospects, 1812, 19. Duties: bank notes suggested as collateral for, 304; collection, 304; on rice and tobacco, 1840, il8; PAYMENT of, /S39, 378; sale of goods in store to pay, 18S7, 303; Spanish, 284, 283; STATE (N. Y.), 305. Duty bonds, see.* Customs bonds. D-wiGHT, Theodore, 188. Dwight, (Bancroft's brotber-in-Iaw), 127. Dyson, Samuel T., 18, 19. Dyspepsla, 275; remedy for, 73. E. Eaele, B. J., 413; letter, 408. Eaele, Ralph, 264; death, 353, 354; portrait of Jackson, 632. Earll, Jonas, 96, 212; letter, 88. Early, , 68. East Florida, 310; assistant counsel in land claims in, mo, 407. East Indies, American trade iritb, 145. East Smitheteld, Pa., Republican meeting, I84O, 411. Eastern question, 113, 637; notes on proceedings of the English Parliament upon, 1855, 654. Eastin, , 467. Easton, Pa., address of welcome (Van Buren's re- sponse, 1839), 376. Eaton, John Henr-T , 101, 102, 158, 196, 278, 297, 301, 416; "Appeal to the American public," 1831: (noted, 161; commented on, 163, Jacicson on, 167, 168, 169, Van Buren on, 163, 165); Jackson on, 18S1, 159, 161 r Jackson's wish for, 1831, 168; LETTERS, 196, 302, 318, 327, 364, 394; MARRIAGE, 97; on Ills recall, 394; opposition to appoint- ment of, 1SB9, 101 ; reception in Tennessee, 1831, 167; RETURN from Spain, 1838, 351. Eaton, Peggy, 278, 652; Van Buren on Cabinet interview on, 1831, 160. Ebeung, , statement as to the Highlands, 370. Eckfoed, , 55. Eclectic Review, 370. Edintmrgh Review, 307. Editorial appointments, 105, 107, 108, 112. Edmonds, John Worth: applies for district attor- neysliip, 18S8, 359; appointment of, as circuit judge. New Yorlc, 1845 (O'Sullivan's comment), 548; COPIES by, 37; letters, 38, 272, 326, 339, 369, 375, 412, 427, 430, 438, 516, 594. Edmonds, S. L., 190. Edmonds, , resolution in the Virginia l^egisla- ture, 1838 (comment), 334. Education, Hammond on, 1844, 546. Edwards, Henry W., 60. Edwards, N., 66, 67. Edwaeds, Samuel L., letter, 313. Edwards, Weldon Nathaniel, letter, 329. Edwards, , 411. Ejectment, 14, 16. Eldeedge, R. p., 475; letter, 474. Elections: 18S1, 163; 18S3, 210; I8S4, 222; 1837, 290, 333; 1838, 363, 355, 357; 1839, 382; I84O, 402, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418; I84I, 432, 433, 434, 435; 184^, 447; 1843, 471; 1844, S43, 644; I848, 602; mi,mi; 1856, Ml; "Election eulogy," i«S5? 40803°— 10 44 250; frauds: 367, 406, 406, 411, 412, 413, 415, 433 (Maine), 448. Electoral laws. New York: (dlfflculties of, 64; revision, 64, 66, 90, 91, 92, 373, 448); Pennsylva- nia, revision, 64. Eluce, Edward, letter, 299. Eluott, Jesse D., 288; Cass on, 320; defence, June iO, I840, 398; letters, 224, 278, 416. Ellis, Powhatan, 438; letters, 378, 379, 380, 416; ON a conversation with Bustamante, 1839, 379; ON his conduct in Mexico, 1839, 378. Ellis, Vespasian, resolutions on banMng and Con- gress, 1838, 336 (commented on, 336). Ellis, William, letter, 310. Elus, , John Van Buren on, 18P, 399. Ellsworth, Henry Leavitt, 301; asks for In- dian superintendency, 1833, 210; letters, 43 150, 169, 210, 301. Ellsworth, W. L., letter, 594. Elmendoef, Lucas, 201; letters, 200, 251. Elmendoef, Lucas? 26. Elmee, Lucius Quintus Cinctnnatus, letter, 518. Elwood, , 588. Ely, Alfred B., letter, 279. Ely, William M., letter, 279. Emancipation, Breckenridge and Marshall's move for, in Kentucky,.!*^, 606. Emancipation, 379. Embargo laws, execution and violation, 14. Emery, Isaac, letters, 204, 473. Emmet, Thomas Addis, 14. Emporium and True American, clipping, 184^, 460. Emigration account, demands by War Depart- ment on, 18S8, 351. England, John, Bishop of Charleston, S. C, 399, 401, 406; letter, 401. England: Aid from to Spain, 286; alleged agreement with France as to Cuba, 280; condi- tions, 1834, 223; FINANCIAL news from, 1837, 295; IN RELATION to slavery and the annexation of Texas, I84S, 468; judicial system, 1849, 603; MINISTERIAL Changes, 1835, 240; ministry, 1837, 276; ministry and opposition, 18SS, 172, 176; OCCURRENCES during financial panic of 18S7, 293; political conditions; (,1829, 118, 1835, 251, 1837, 299); position, 184S, 656; public questions in, 1831, 164; relations with Texas, 316; rela- tions T-ith the United States (Van Buren's com- ment, 1839), 372; STATE of parties in, 1829, 118; STRENGTH of the moneyed interest, 1831, 148; TALK of war with, 1838, 333, 340; teoubles with, 1846, 662; WAR with not considered by President and Cabinet, 1838, 334. Engle, Peter Hill, 356; letter, 353. Enlistment question, 1856, 644. Enquirer, New York, 83, 104; attacks upon Vir- ginia senators deprecated, 18S1, 150; indfrect aid asked, 1828, 93; Stevenson on, 18S8, 359. Entails, Wright on, I844, 542. Epply, John P., 591. Equity, 19. Erie, 118. Erie Canal, 93, 255; Porter on his own book on, 1822, 56; question of national grant for, 1821, 48; Van Buren on, 30. Erie and Champlain Canal Stock, 247. Erie Railroad, 639, 653. Erving, George William, letter, 150. Eeving [Ieving?J, Washington, receipt, 619. 690 INDEX Erving, , 84. Ee-win, Geohge William? 154. Essex County, N. J., convention, 18S8, 351. Estates, Administration of. New York, 14. Eukope: Affairs (Stevenson on, 1839), 364; con- ditions, ISSS, 171; news of, 183£, 181; peace, 137, 167, 170, 178, 179; politics, /SS«, 176. Evans, Benjamin, 152; letters, 193, 203. Evans, Geokge, letter, 369. Evans, , Gen., 286. Evening Journal, 141. Evening Post, New York, 24, 601, 630, 642, 522, 610; an ARTICLE of Cambreleng's In, praised, 1830, 141; AN ARTICLE of GUpin's in, on the Amistad base, cited, 1848, 598; article in, on views of Morton and others, cited, 1847, 577; article on finance in, 184$, 479; articles In, on Van Buren's appointive policy, cited, 184S, 481; Blair cor- rects statement of, on the Globe, 645; Blair's let- ter in, cited, 1848, 594; Butler on, 1840, 410; clipping, 364; course (inquired about, 1844), 538; editorials, 365; EXTRACTS from the TMrt!/ Years' View, 636; IN relation to Cole- man and a consoUdation scheme, 18S9, 102; let- tee in, on Woodbury, cited, 1843, 456; ON the New York collectorship, 1837, 329; Paulding ON, 18S5, 251; Paulding's' plan to write for, 18S5, 234; POLICY ( The Times' comment, 1834, 232; quarrel with the Albany Argus, 232; Ritchie's reply to, 1849, 60S; statement as to Blair and the Globe corrected, 1856, 645; strait- ened condition and need of help, 1838, 339; Van Buren's discontinuance of, 1866, 646; Vander- POELon, W3, 484. Everett, Edward, 128, 249, 642; letters, 84, 367, 369, 374; Polk on the recall of, 184S, 565. Everett, Robert, 699; letter, 598. EwiNG, James H., 469. Ewing, John 7 letter, 333. EwiNG, Nathaniel, letter, 260. Ewing, Thomas ("Salt-boiler"), 606; ascend- ency OVER President Taylor, 1849, 607; IN rela- tion to the Supreme Bench, 184S, 604; Wood-, bury's demolition of a report of, 1841, 427. Ewing, William L. D., letters, 325, 328, 528. Exchanges: Condition of, JSS7, 328; domestic, 291; FOREIGN, 309; postal, 331; premium on, 295. Exchequer bills: (Wright on, 1843, 457; Ken- dall on a compromise of, 18p, 459; Van Bureu on, 184S, 460). Executions, fees on, 15. Executive commissioners, Butler on Van Buren's recommendations on in 1837, 648. Executive influence, Wright on, I84I, 428. Executive patronage, see: Patronage, executive. Expenditures, Woodbury on, 1839, 381. Exploring expedition: discontent in the Navy over appointments to, 1838, 346; Poinsett on, 184s, 471; REQUEST of Wilkes for a statement as to his appointment to command of, 442; Van Buren's statement, 443. (See also Wilkes, Charles.) Exports, 1836, 330; equalization with imports, 298; FROM New Orleans to Coahuila y Texas, 152. Expositor; Comments on Van Buren's answer to the Indiana Interrogatories noted, IS4S, 474; Van Buren's subscription to, I84S, 469. Ex-PRESiDENTiAL CONFERENCE, 1861: Pierce's pro- posal for, 659; Patton's, 659; Lecompte's, 660; Van Buren's refusal to preside, opinion as to its feasibility, 660; M. S. Tilden's comment, 660. Express (Hartford, Conn.), efforts to concentrate factions against Van Buren, I84S, 478. Express mail, 264. "Extra Billy" (Gov. William Smith, of Vir- ginia), correspondence with Van Buren (com- ment, 184S), 470, 472. Eailures, 1837, 291. "Pair play," 288. Eairfield, John, '377; letters, 365, 369, 372, 377, 383, 387, 392, 433, 448, 458, 463, 477, 492, 502, 640, 546, 555, 656; ON Ms election as United States Sena- tor, I84S, 463; ON Van Buren's commendation of his message, 1843, 468; suggested for the Cabi- net, 492, 544, 546. Falkland Islands, Bjjtish claims to, 178. Faneuil Hall, Boston, 610; Democratic festi- val, 184S, 457 (Van Buren's comment, 458). Fanning, Edmund, letter, 301. Fanning, Henry, 47; letter, 47. Fanning, P. W., resolutions, 200. Far East, 667. Farmer's Encyclopedia, 607. Farmers and Wool Growers' meeting, Albany, 1827, 83. Farmers' Turnpike bill, inquiry on, 20. J' ARMING, 187, 263, 455, 466, 471, 488, 491, 507, 532, 541, 546, 559, 561, 564, 566, 666, 569, 670, 571, 572, 577, 579, 602, 605, 608, 609, 627, 654, 665, 659. Fast day, Clay's resolution, form of veto for, 183. "The Father op the Senate," Free-soil views, 184S, 602. Faust, , 105. Faxon, Charles, letter, 347. Pearson, J. N., letter, 666. Featheestonhaugh, George Willlam, 388. Federal, capture, etc., 118. Federal capital, removal suggested, 1814, 24. Federal Government: confusion, 18411, 439; corruption (Blair and Van Bureu on, ig5«), 632; DEGENERATION iuto private speculation, 1851 , 619; expenses, 420; powers, 79, 621 (powers in rela- tion to the fugitive slave law, 1851, 620; power over internal Improvements, 663; in relation to slavery, 1852, 628; Paulding on Van Buren's special session message on powers of, 313); re- lations, 82, 198, 384, 457, 620; reports, ex- changes, 163; representation of States, 91; REVENUE laws, 26; session laws: contract for printing, 102, 106. Federalism, 433, 564; contrasted with Democ- racy, 1845, 550; death of in Tennessee (Jackson on, 1839), 378; " Federalism of '98," revival of (Van Buren on, 1828), 94. The Federalist, Van Buren's notes from, 65. Federalists, 429; campaign life of Van Buren, 1840, 395; charge Van Buren with secretly aid- ing CHnton, 78; Coleman's views on Van INDEX 691 Buren's injustice to, 90); downcast, ISP, 414; MOVEMENTS in Cincinnati, I844, 508; New England Republicans' tampering with, It 71; " PLOTS ' ' of, mi , 157; m New Yobk: 34 39, 94,95 (against the War of 1811, 558; assauits upon Genet and Emmet, 14; in the legislature, 2*20,37); IN NoBTH Carolina, 404; in Penn- sylvania, 91; Nobthekn: bargain of with Southerners for Bank support, 1834, 214. Fees, 15. Fendall, Pmup H., 111. Fennee, J., letter, 311. Ferdinand VII, of Spain, 136; marriage, 128. Feeguson, , 186. 54° 40' GBUDGE, 578. Fillmoee, Millaed: at Jennie Lind's concert, Washington, 18S0, 615; debate with Wise noted, I84S, 460; IN eelation to the succession, 18S1, 620; issue raised hy, in connection with Clay and Webster, 18S1, 618; Kemble on, ISSl, 617; "teiumvieate" with Clay and Webster, 18S0, 613, 616. Finance, Fedeeal, 40, 46; Niles on Ms own speech on, I848, 580; Van Bueen questioned on, 18p, 395; WooDBUET on, 18S7, 312. Financial confusion, lS5i, 639; histoet (Ben- nett's request for public documents on, 18S9), 363; OEGAN (Dix on the need of, 1838), 334; panics: (of 18S4, 213, 214, 215, 216, 218-221, 227; of f«3r, 284, 288-298,300,304-307,311,315; 011838,335; otl854, 639); PEOSPECTS (PaiUding on, 1839), 381; BE- FOEM (Dix on, I84I), 426; situation, 1839 (Woodbury on), 380; system, Fedeeal (Niles on, 1837), 303. FracH, Kathaione, Mes., 482. FiNDLAY, William, Review of the revenue system (Gnpinon),663. Fine, John, 599, 647; foeecast of Convention vote, I844 (comment), 529; letters, 528, 598, 648; notes, 418; opinion of, as to political pros- pects (Butler on, I844), 526. FiNLEY, William, letter, 590. "F. F. V." (First families of Virginia), influence in California, 18SB, 626. "Fiscal agent," Federal (plan for, 1837), 303; BILL (Wright on history and prospects of Repub- Ucan and Whig action on, 184^), 437; conceens (memoranda on, 1838f), 368; policy, 139; BE- foem, 295, 362; eepoet, 1839, cited, 384. FisCHEE, A. L. G., 465. Fish, Nicholas, 26. Fish, 471, 472. FisHEEiES: British regulations on, requested, 164; received and sent to Livingston, 166. Fishing, 534, 571, 615, 621. ■ FisK, Jonathan, 32, 33. FiSK, J. S., letter, 345. FiTHIAN, WiLLLAM, 398. Fitzpatbick, Benjamin, 499. Flagof'98,4&\. Flagg, Azaelah Cutting, 93, 193, 194, 196, 276, 325, 425, 462, 471, 514, 526, 572, 573, 574, 587, 662; as an ADVISEE (Wright on, 1843), 470, Butlee on, 552; Butlee's suggestion of, for the War Department, 1845, 651; cieculaes, 241, 247; difficulty with Croswill, 457; health, 353, 356; letters, 63, 112, 241, 247, 261, 276, 287, 298, 305, 307, 309, 320, 323, 342, 355, 357, 373, 391, 408, 412, 415, 421, 466, 479, 507, 510, 514, 517, 518, 523, 526, 528, 546, 556, 562, 573, 574, 587, 607, 642, 643, 649; puBuc career (Van Buren on), 662; re- moval from the Board of Directors of the Hudson River R. B. Co., 1849, 607; Van Bueen on, 93; Van Bueen's suggestion of, for the Treasury Department, 184^, 648; Wright's views on, for the Treasury Department, I84S, 547. Flanagan, Geoege P., letter, 583. Fletchee, Thomas K., 294; letter, 283. Flood, Geoege H., letter, 418. Florida, 155, 286; condition, I840, 388; unan- ciAL condition, I84O, 393; objections to terri- torial delegate, I84O, 391; Poinsett's views on the appointment of a governor of, I840? 417; political situation, 1839, 364; President's message on occupation of, 1810 (comment), 40, 42; question (King on, 18S0), 40; sugges- tions for strengthening the Democratic party in, 1839 1 386; Wab, 18Se, 276; WlKT's applica- tion for papers concerning, (Van Ness on), 136. Florida, Steaits of. Van Buren on lights in, 171, 172. Flouenot, John J., letter, 345. Flodenoy, M., letters, 330, 438. Floyd, John, advocacy of Calhoun, 150; Goocfi on conduct of, 183S, 211; Jackson on message of, 18S3, 198. Floyd, John G., 628, 629. Foedebatus, 253. Fogg, Feanqs B., 575. Fontaine, C. N., letter, 524. Fontaine, W. E., article, 309. Foot, Elisha, 47. Foot, Samuel Alfeed, 89, 91, 132; proposed amendment to Senate rules, 88, 89; views on relationship between judicial and executive de- partments (Butler's comment, 2W7), 660. Foot, , 15. Foote, Heney S., 613; difficulty with Benton, f 850,613; indiscretion, f«50, 614; movement against Calhoun, 1850, 612; Ritchie's inqeati- TUDE to, 627. FOEBES, G. Y. H., verse, 309. FoED, Thomas, letters, 479, 501. FoEEiGN policy. Van Buren on, 126; relations: (Ingersoll on, 18S7, 316; Paulding on the Sen- ate's action on report on, 18SB, 234). Foreigners, naturalized: dangers of appointing to oiEce, 347; m relation to party success, 333, 340; m relation to party success, 1838, 340; Van BtniEN questioned on office-holding by, 255. FoRMAN, Joshua: banlc project, 96, 98; letters, 96, 98, 99, 105. FoRNAN, R. D., letter, 173. Forrestbueg, N. Y., Democratic Association, 642. FOESYTH, John, 67, 150, 168, 194, 199, 206, 224, 262, 266, 277, 280, 352, 361, 366, 370, 371, 374, 376, 377, 380, 382, 387, 388, 394, 399, 407, 419; complaints against (Van Buren on), 201; conduct as to ■ accounts, 1839, 364; death, 433, 435; docu- ments, 331, 383; Jackson on, 1833, 201; leiv TEES, 68, 88, 172, 183, 191, 195, 205, 211, 227,268,306, 361, 376, 379, 380, 384, 387, 388, 418, 419, 420, 425, 692 INDEX 426; LETTER, on the Northeastern boundary, 18^0 (comment), 387; letteb sent to Jackson, ISSi, 225; MOVE to pay ofl incumbrances on the estate of, i8^i,433; on Russian mission, 205; resent- ment at slight by Jaclcson, 18SS, 211; speech of (Van Buren on, ISSi), 215; Van Buhen's overtures to, on retaining the secretaryship of state, 281. POKSYTH, John (son of John Forsyth), letters, 479, 488, 506. FoET, William, letter, 269. Foster, Willlam, 235, 300; letters, 203, 233, 261, 255, 295, 299, 326, 329, 335, 476, 495. Foster, , Hunter on, for judgeship, 18S8, 349. Fourth of July celebrations, 240, 243, 263, 347, 399, 400, 401, 42S, 449, 473, 474, 537, 628, 646. Fourth Ward Van Buren Association, New ■Sork, 635. Fourteenth Ward Van Buren Association of Netv York, address, 18U, 534. Fowler, William, 597; letters, 595, 596. Fox, Henry Stephen, 366, 384, 387, 388, 418, 419; Forsyth on, 376; letters, 382, 388, 419, 420. Fox, Jabez, 43, 44. France: affairs, (Van Buren on, 1834), 228; AID from to Spain, 286; alleged agreement with England as to Cuba, 280; ambassador at St. Petersburg, 167; American claims against, 87, 89, 106, 112, 113, 114, 116, 122, 124, 137, 138, 144, 221, 222, 235, 236, 240, 241, 244, 249, 250, 266, 416 (change ■ in French opinion as to, 234; English offer of mediation: Van Buren on, 255; France reported to have come to tenns, ISSe, 254; French action on: Cambreleng on, 18S5, 242; French position: Vail on, t8SB, 251; Gallatin on, 1822, 50; Jack- son's message, 18SB: discussed, 252, 254; Living- ston on, 18SI, 162; Rives on, 138, 148, 158, 162; Samuel Smith on, 151; Taney on settlement of, 257; termination of difficulties over, 255; treaty, July, mi, 159, 162, 163, 165, 166, 169, 172, 177, 221, 222, 223, 226, 227, 233, 235, 236; Van Buren asks Smith's advice on, 18S0, 140; Van Buren credited ■with peaceful settlement, 256; Van Buren on, 135, 160, 163; war prospects, 1836, 249, 251, 254) ; atti- tude toward slave-trade suppression, 1831, 163, 166, 180; CABINET, 1829, 120; claims under Louisiana treaty , 164, 165, 234; coal trade with, 244; commercial relations with the United States, 113; conditions: (18S9-1830, 135, 140, 144; 18S1, 148, 158; 1837, 328; I840, 403); diplo- matic relations with the United States, 228, 230, 231, 233, 235; NEGOTIATIONS with (Van Buren on, 1830), 135; news from, 183S, 229, 236; pub- lic OPINION in, I840, 402; republic: prospects, 1843, 602; REVOLUTIONS: (of 1830, 136, 137; of 1848, 580, Van Buren on, 581); trouble with Mexico (Van Buren's ofier of mediation, 1839), 366. Francis I of the Two SiciLtES, 148. Frank, 242; abuse of, 405; bill for extending to the vice-presidents through Ufe, 1842, 440. Franklin, Benjamin, Gilpin on his address on, 1867, 648; speech at the conclusion of the Fed- eral Constitutional Convention, 11. Franklin, , 509. Franklin County, Mass., celebration of Jackson's birthday, 1844, 505. Franklin County, Ohio, Convention, 184S, 487. Franklin Democrat, 505. "Fraud letters," 125. Frazer, William C: Buchanan on, 349; charges against, 345. Frederick Henry Albert, Prince of Prussia, 142. Frederick County, Md., question of dividing, 1834, 227. Free banking question, New York, Ward on, 233. Free labor, arguments for, 596. Freedmen: colonization of, 19 (Jackson's alleged views, 657); South Carolina measures against the entrance of, 1843, 492. "Freehold tenure of office," Calhoun's view on, denounced, 243. Freeman, Henry G., 290. Freeman, John D., 597, 598; letter, 597. Freemasonry, 250, 251; Edward Livingston's connection with, 122; oath (Ward on), 260; organization (question of dissolving), 250; Van Buren questioned on, 253, 498; Van Buren's attitude toward, 235, 253. Free-soil movement, 586, 593 (compromise de- sired by " Polk and Co.," 184^, 601; conditions in New Hampshire, I843, 696; forecast, I848, 591; influence and waste of strength in the election, 1848, and power for future good, 601; mass con- vention. Ninth Congressional District, Fall River, Mass., 599, 600, Van Buren on, 599, 600; meeting, . Bradford County, Pa., iS.{S, 596; project for a free- soil association in the District of Columbia, 1848, 589; proposed convention in New York, iS45, 601; suggestions for a fusion ticket, 1848, 588); party: (Blair on, as the true Democratic party, 18S1, 621; Blair's willingness to follow, 1852, 626; courted by the Cass party, 1848, 601; outlook and duty in the event of Clay's or Taylor's nominar tion, 1848, 684; poUcy, I849, 611; prospects, 1849, 602, 603; meeting, Kent County, Michigan, 1848, 694; Ohio State Convention Dec, I848, resolu- tion, 602, Van Buren on the resolution, 1849, 603; of Hamilton Co., O.: John Van Buren on, 1848, 591; principles: 1849, 009, Blair on Corwin's views, I849, 602, Chase on the danger of reaction from, 18S2, 628, growth in Congress, 1843, 611, intolerance of, by the Jackson Democratic Asso- ciation, Washington, 1848, 587, as a point of union against Washingtpn combination, I848, 591); sentiment in Louisiana, i*4S, 596; vote (Worth on, 1848), 600. Free trade, English, I84I, 425; party, 1833, 203. Frelinghuysen, Theodore, letter, 223. Fremont, Jessie Benton (Mrs. John Charles), 614. FeSmont, John Charles, 613; Benton's rela^ tions with, 1856, 646; Blair's choice for the presidency, 1856, 643; court-martial, 1847-48 (comment), 566; DIFFICTH.TY with F. P. Blair, Jr., 18B0, 614; mine sale, 623; pecuniary affairs, 18S2, 624; AS A presidential candidate, iSSe, 646; trip to California, f 850, 614; TVEALTH 1850, 613; WORK, 1852, 624. French, Benjamin V., letter, 480. French, James, a leader of the " Young Democracy of Albany," 461. French, S. Bassett, letter, Sbl. French Revolution, celebration and cons»- quences, 143. INDEX 693 Fbet, Samuel C, 387. Feieeson, John, and others, protest, 364. Feoment-Medeice, 640. Feontiee, Noetheasteen: strategic importance of tlie disputed strip, 1842, ii.Q; noetheen, 407: (affairs on, 18SS, 333; alleged Britisli intrigues on: J. Fenimore Cooper on, 18^0, 391; conditions: i«37? 331; iSSS, 339, 355; proposed commission to observe, 1837, 329; counties: state ol opinion in, 18S9, 367; secret association on, 18S8, 358; state of feeling, 1839, 372; troubles: ISSS, 356, 357; 18^0, 414; the United States' failure to guard: Forsyth on, 1840, 387; war, 1838, 337); westeen: protec- tion of, 390. Feothingham, Eichaed Dodge, 231. Fruit: crop prospects, 1847, 570; crop, 1852, 627; trees, 605, 606. Fry, Jacob, jr., letter, 497. Fugitive slave law: Van Buren on, 1851, 621; Welles on, 1851, 620. Fugitive slaves, Jackson on, 1831, 168. Fulton, Willlim S., 234, 511; letters, 232, 245, 502; LETTER (Jacison on, 1838, 334; J. Q. Adams's call for: Van Buren on, 1838, 333). Fulton Bank, 334. FuENESS, Gaednee, letter, 477. G. Gage, Thomas, 535. Gaines, Edmund Pendleton, Crawford on, 1829, 117; Jackson suggests removal of, 1839, 363 ; let- tee, 282. Gaines, R. M., letter, 229. Gales, Joseph, 70; estimate of, 1843, 488. Gales and Seaton, letters, 68, 69, 70; Register of Debates of Congress, cited, 643. Gales, Joseph, Je., 09, 71; drafts and copies by 68; lettees, 69, 70, 71, 80, 81. Gales, Mes. Joseph, Je., 80. Gales, (son of Joseph), 70. Galigrmm's Messenger, 'P&i\s,37\; article in, i85S, 371^ Gallatin, Albert, 42, 80, 82, 97, 103, 104, 106, 116, 118, 162; eeeok (Cambreleng on, 1829), 118; favored for special mission to England, 18S9, 370; INSULT to, 21; LETTEES, 60, 69, 77, 84; Van BuEEX's views on concessions of, on West India trade, 178; views on bank notes, 218; with- draws from vice-presidential candidacy, 69. Gammell , Dr., Blair on, for Washington post- master, 18S8, 349. Ganson, James, letter, 66. Ganzewort, Mrs., 216. Gaedenier, Baeent, letter, 46. Gaedeniee, , 196. Gaedeniee, , Miss, 196. Gaediner, Addison, letter, 588. Gardiner, C. B., letter, 220. Gardmee, James B.,370. Gardinier, L., 275. Gardner, H., 409. Gardner, John H., 654. Garland, Hudson M., 251; action (Blair on, 1839),3W, LETTEE, 243, 385; ON his removal or resignation, 1839, 385; Woodbuey on, 1839, 381. Garland. Hugh A., 271,308,494; elected clerk of the House, 1838, 358; letters, 389, 495, 500; QUEEIES FOE Van Buren cited, 18U, 499; Van Bueen ON questions of, on the tariff, 1844, 496. Garland, Hugh A. ?, 334. Gaeland, Eice, 404; letter, 404; pamphlet, 396, Gaenee, , 96. Gates, Theophilus E., letter, 302. Gaylaed, Benjamin R., 406. Gazette, Albany, 644. Gazette, New York, 642; announcement, 184S, 489; editorial, 536. Gazzam, Edward D., 395, 396; letter, 395. Geae, William, letter, 414. Geery, Isaac and William, 564, 649; letter, 651. Gelston, David, 31. GEMMttL, J. M., 201; letter, 260. General Antlslaveey Convention, London, 1840, communication, 398; letters, 399. General Land Office, 374; Woodbury on, 18S9, 379. General Urrea, instructions on, 297. Genesee District, collectorship, 1838, 362. Genesee Valley, appropriation, 1843, 465. Genet, Edmond Charles ? 14. George IV of England, 132, 139. Georgia: controversy over Creek lands, 82; Crawford's position in, 1824, 71; demand for extradition of Philbrook and Killeran (South Carolina report on, 1839), 384; Democratic de- feat, 1843, 484 (due to the Calhoun party, 488); Democratic meeting, 1844, 506; Democratic State Conventions: (.1843, 484; 1844, 506); DOUBTFUL, Oct., 1838, 271; inabhjty to vote for Calhoun or Rush (Crawford on, 1828) 94; inter- est in connection with Indian lands (Crawford on), 117; political complexion of delegates of, to the National Democratic Convention, of May, 1844, 479; POUTICAL conditions, 1837, 297; poutical events, 1832, 191; political move- ments, 18S2, 186; removal of the Cherokees, 621; SuPEEioR Court, 122; Van Bueen's strength in, 184S, 479, 488. Georgia Courier, 134. Germans, Van Buren on the character of, 182. Germany: commercial negotiations with, 1837, 290; Muhlenberg on, 1838, 353. Gereymandeeing, 28. Gholson, Samuel J., defection to the Calhotm. party, 1843, 488. Gibbes, Geoege M., letter, 221. GiBBES, , 151. Gibson, Geoege* letter, 253. Gibson, , 487. GiDDiNGS, Joshua Reed, 440, 492. Gideon's, Washington, 506. GiLCHEiST, John, 17. Gilded Otter, 621. Giles, William Branch, candidate for Congress, 1826,77; letter, 114. Gilleland, James C, letter, 262. Gillespie, W. A., letter, 260. GiLLET, Ransom H., 573, 583; edition of Wright's "speeches cited, 1847, 573; lettees 321, 510; PLANS, possibilities, relations with John Van Buren, 1849, 610; report on a lobby fund (Blair on, 1851), 619; John Van Bueen advised to cultivate, 1851, 619. GiLLiCH, Charlotte, letter, 315. Gillmer, David E., letter, 351. Gilmer, George E., 122. 694 INDEX GiLMEE, Tjiomas W., 251; Wright on the appoint- ment of, iSi4, 518. GiLMOBE, William, 385. GiLPDf, Henry Dilwood, 266, 275, 335, 360, 380, 386, 395, 422, 459, 491, 698; ACCEPTS appointment as solicitor of the United States Treasury, 1837, 301; ADDITIONS and corrections by, 407; aloofness from political activity and political leaders, 18S6, 645; Davezac on, IS44, 527; docu- ments, 417; DEAFTS and copies by, 189, 233, 366, 398, 424; LETTERS, 226, 239, 269, 270, 286, 291, 293, 294, 296, 297, 298, 301, 386, 406, 426, 426, 427, 432, 437, 446, 448, 449, 460, 452, 465, 466, 468, 470, 472, 485, 486, 490, 493, 501, 502, 507, 526, 528, 631, 642, 643, 545, 550, 663, 667, 659, 562, 564, 567, 569, 581, 592, 594, 601, 605, 607, 611, 628, 631, 645, 648, 652, 653; OFFERED United States attorney generalship, I84O, 386 (accepts, 386); on his address on FrankUn, 1867, 648; on Van Buken, (Extra Globe, (ISiO), 485; plan for European travel, 18SS, 628; PROFESSIONAL business in Washing- ton, 18^7, 667, 669; RESIDENCE: (ISJfl, 427; new residence, 1848, 562); speech, 223; visit to Lindenwald, ISj^H, 446; weaning from poli- tics, 18i7, 667. GiLPm, Mrs. Henry Dilwood, 569, 639. Gilpin, William, 494, 667, 669. Gilvees, David, 430. GiRARD Bank, Philadelphia, 293. Girondists, 620. Glassware foe the Prestdent'd House, 375, 432. Glenn, ELU.S, 258. Glentworth, . , 412. "Glentworth business," 438; frauds, 490. Globe, Washington, 159, 172, 199, 201, 208, 223, 229, 289, 296, 301, 306, 313, 316, 323, 410, 420, 424, 427, 446, 513, 601, 614; ABUSE of Beimett, 210; affairs, 18^S, 464; appejidix, 562; attack upon Van Buren on the Texas question, ISSS, 640; attacks upon the Administration, 184$, 450; attacks upon Virginia Senators deprecated, 1831, 150; Blair on his own giving up of:' (,184S, 604, IS49, 603); Blaie's alleged wish to give up in 1SS7, 646; Blair's hope for the restoration of, I847, 672; Blaie's inclination to give up, I844, 630; Blair's withdrawal from, I849, 610; change of owner- ship (Blair on, 1841), 664, 556; charges against Duane (Bennett on, 18SS), 210; clipping, I848, 691; congratulations to Van Buren on the estab- lishment of, 150; course, I84S, 486 (KendaU on, 467; Paulding on, 466); editorials, WB, 174; ex- planation of the deposit^removal (Jackson on), 208, 209; EXPOSUEE of "the dark movements," 1844, 520; extra: (editorial, 373; on Baltimore Convention, I84P, 396); indiscretion, 323; in- trigue breaking up, as a political paper (Blair on), 665; Kendall on, ISSZ, 189; Kendall's indebtedness to, fs^,453; Kendall's receipts from, 450, 452; "late move," Nov., 184$, 449; maneuvers to obtain (Blair on, I84C), 650; need of change in the poUcy of (Kendall on, I84S), 478; NicoLsoN on, I841, 432; Paulding's plans for articles for, 1841, 428; plans for during Blair's Western trip, I84S, 465; proposed transfer of, 1845, 654; EivES on his own withdrawal from, 1844, 526; EivES's insistence upon Kendall's examining the accoimts of, I84S, 455; Steven- son's article in, on Cass, cited, 1843, 470; sugges- tions on the proper course of, 1SS7, 326; supe- riority over the Union, 546; support of Mc- Kean (Bennett on, 18SS), 210; treatment of Tylerism, 184£, 448; Van Buren's letter on, I84S, cited, 570; weakness as compared with the opposition press, 1843, 474; Welles on, I84S, iBl; Weight's advice as to the attitude of to- ward the Administration and the WMgs, I84B, 452. Gloucester, Mass., Rantoul on the appointment of a collector at, 1837, 317. Glovee, Thomas A., 630. Gold, Jackson on a plot of the United States Bank on, 226. Gonon, E., letter, 288. Gooch, Clabboene W., 324; letters, 68, 187, 211, 220, 252, 318. GoocH, E. P., letter, 454. GooDE, P. G., 419. GooDENOW, John M., letter, 230. GooDiN, Samuel H., letter, 236. Gooding, Albert, 145. Goodman, A. T., letter, 661. GooDSELL, Thomas, letter, 220. GoooyiN, E. W., letter, 611. GooLE, Eng., 252. Gordon, Alexandee, letter, 508. Gordon, W. W., letter, 377. Gordon, , 200. GoEHAM, Benjamin, 84. GOEMAN, Jonathan B., letter, 322. Goshen {Ind.), Democrat, extra, 410. Gouge, William U., 298; documents, 388; letters. 302, 402; on his abilities, position, and desire for promotion, I84O, 402. Gould, Jacob, letters, 322, 333, 612. Gould, William, 179; letters, 176. Goundie, G. H., letter, 224. Gout, 641. gouveeneue, samuel, 60, 374. Gouverneur, Samuel L., 196. Governor of New York: Incidental expense fund, 104; residence, Albany, 18SS, 55. Geacie, Archibald, letter, 114. Gracie, Esther, 112, 114. Geacie, William, letter, 113. Geacie, , 112. Geaduation, Birchard on, 319. Graham, Charles, letters, 296, 313. Graham, James, Sir, 179. Graham, Petee, letter, 610. Geain: Woodbury on imports of, 18S4-e, 312; prices, 1834, 219. Grampus, 387, 434. Granger, Gideon, 12. "Granite Democrats," 472. Grant, Gilbert A., letter, 621. Geant, J., Jr., letter, 185. Granville, Lord, 12. Grason, William, letters, 386, 559; sends his message to Van Buren and comments on Van Buren's of 1839, 386. Gratiot, Charles, 189, 650; letter, 188; report ON navigable rivers discussed, 183S, 185; Van BuEEN directs order to, to pay public moneys illegally held, 1838, 354. INDEX 695 Graves, William J.: Called a traitor to Clay, /84S, 586; Maine resolutions on the duel of, 18SS, 339. Gbeat Britain; Agency In settling Amerlcan- Frenoh claims, 254, 255; alleged ulterior de- signs in antislavery attitude of, iS40, 418; atti- tude toward slavery, 18S7, 276; commeeclal relations with France, I84O, 402; commercial TREATY suggested, 105; impending war with (Jackson on, 18S9, 371; Rush on good effect of war with, I840, 394); Ministry: (ISSS, 254, Ste- venson on, 18S9, 364); negotiations with (Van Buren on, 18S0), 135; Parliament, 18S6, 254; proposed mediation of (Irving on), 265; rela- tions with the United States, 330; treaties, 11; unwillingness to part with her colonies, 391. (SeeaUo: England; seeaUo: West Indies, Ameri- can trade with.) Great Lakes, Illinois movement for the improve- ment of the navigation of, 1844, S03. Great Possession, 13, 14. Green, Duff, 96, 99, 114, 151, 152, 157, 160; criti- cism of Van Buren- (Blair on), 226; editorul on Van Buren's suffrage views, 226; election, 18S9, 99; Jackson on, 169; letter, 367; quar- rel with Webb, 18SS, 175; Telegraph, 623. "Green bag message" cited, 41. Greene, Hugh W.7 Paulding on Hie appointment of, 1838, 363. Greenville, S. C, 408, 413. Greenville Mountaineer, 229, 263. Greer, , 331. Gregory, W. O., letter, 486. Grey, Charles, second Earl, 179. Griffith, Thomas W., letter, 310. Griswold, a., 662. Griswold, , 403. Geoesbeck, John H., letter, 267. Geovier, I. J., 493. Grundy, Feux, 259; appointment (Butler on, 18S8), 349; character, election to the Senate (Carroll on, 183S), 210; Jackson on, 1888, 358; LETTERS, 334, 363, 373; measure (Van Buren on, 1838) ,342; POLK on, 18S9, 382; VAN Buren on, 1839, 374. Guernsey, 378. Gueeeeeo, Vicente, deposition of, 130. GuiEE, Geoege, letter, 280. GuNNEE's Island, 102. Guthrie, James, relation to the Kentucky reso- lutions and W. O. Butler's nomination, 18B2, 626, Guthrie? James, 635. Gutierrez, J., letter, 223. GwDf, Samuel, 224, 247, 252; defection to the Calhoun party, I8J1S, 488; letters, 222, 245, 271, 811, 319. H. Haberton, John, 662. Hackler, , 26. Hagee, Henry, letter, 612. Hagnee, Peter, 186, 189; letter, 188. The Hague: Commissioners to, on the American Northeastern boundary. 111; Davezac on, 1831, 166; mission, 1829, Wi. Haile, William F., letter, 376. Haines, John C, 527. Haines, Eeuben, letter, 599. Haines, , 415. Hale, John Parker, 521, 585. Hall, Ctrenius, 148. Hall, Jacob, letter, 652. Hall, Petee, 165. Hall, Thomas, letter, 196. Hallett, Benjamin Franklin, 254; letter, 354. Hallett, William Eichaed, letters, 276, 460, 491, 498, 517. Hallett, W. P., letter, 173. ; Hambleton, Henry, 606. Hamee, Thomas L., letters, 269, 415. Hamer, , 341. Hamey, (Publius), 634. Hamilton, Alexander, 80, 270, 612, 628; Jeffer- son's opinion on the views of, on government: (cited, 622; Gilpin on, 648); letters, 12, 304; letter to Dayton cited, 79; Van Buren on, 1851, 622; Van Buren's notes on the report of, on the Bank of the United States, 65. Hamilton, Hayne, 119. Hamilton, James, Jr., 100, 101, 103, 104, 112, 130, 132, 229; bank interviews (Hoyt on, 1837, 308); Cambeeleng on, 1819, 122; candidate for gov- ernor of South Carolina, 1828, 91, 92; conception of his duty as governor, 132; Hoffman's esti- mate of, J«3«, 192; jACKSoNon, ISSi, 169; let- ters, 91, 92, 98, 99, 101, 110, 117, 119, 121, 123, 124, 125, 129, 130, 132, 133, 138, 303, 336, 357, 400, 403, 405; ON the Cabinet, 18S9, 104; ON his own prospects for the governorship, 1830, 130; resolution on the sedition law (Van Buren on), 86; Van Buren on, 123. Hamilton, James Alexandee, 44, 51, 64, 96, 110, 115, 220, 270, 334; ADVICE (Hunter on, 1832), 188; AFFIDAVITS, 43; APPOINTMENT, 109; DEAFTS and copies by, 105, 106, 131; HEALTH, 654; let- tees, 27, 37, 46, 67, 69, 71, 73, 79, 97, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 115, 116, 121, 127, 131, 138, 140, 144, 150, 161, 156, 166, 157, 168, 169, 173, 176, 196, 197, 210, 211, 214, 222, 227, 254, 265, 292, 327, 332, 664; ON the panic, 1834, 212, 213, 214; tempoeaeily in charge of the State Department, 1829, 102; Van Buren on, 92; wishes a foreign mission, 1833, 211. Hamilton, John Church, 607, 622; letters, 79, 102, 607, 612. Hamilton, Philip, 360; letters, 360. Hamilton, , Gen., 613. Hamilton College, 142. Hamilton County, Ohio, convention, I84O, 410; rree.soll Democracy, I848, 591; Van Buren mass meeting, I84S, 475. Hamlet, 602. Hammet, William H., 513, 518; in eelation to Van Buren's Texas-annexation letter (Rives on, 1812), 631; lettee, 608 (Rives on, I844, 625; Wright on, 1844, 511; Van Buren's answer, 513; Wright on receipt, publication, and discussion of the answer, 515). Hammond, A. G., letter, 72. Hammond, C. G., 475; letter, 474. Hammond, George, 254. Hammond, Jabez Delano: anxiety sibovLt the Na- tional Treasury, 1838, 345; letters, 28, 52, 82, 116, 211, 212, 244, 308, 317, 320, 329, 345, 346, 408, 413, 445, 449, 450, 478, 480, 484, 510, 520, 545, 573. 696 INDEX 592, 612, 627, 628, 629; ON an alleged letter to Van Buren, on the presidential election ol 18IB, 480; ON his difference in political opinion from the Van Burens, 18SB, 629; ON his letter to Webster, ISSO, Mar. W, 627; Political History of the State of New York: (Hammond on, 450; Hammond on errors corrected by Van Buren, 446, on Spencer's attack, 478, 484; synopsis by Martin Van Buren, Jr., 454); PUBLICATION of a letter of Silas Wright (Wright's defense), 212. Hammond, Jabez Delano? 385. Hammond, James Henry, letter, 491. Hammond, Stephen H., letter, 648. Hampden (J. D. Hammond), 612. Hampden County, Mass, election, 18S7, 322. Hampshire Republican, 232, 233. Hampton, Wade, 61. Hana, a. C, letter, 487. Hancock, John, 535. Hand, Augustus C, letter, 523. Hannegan, Edwaed a., 604. Hannibal Township, N. Y., 18. Haebok impkovement, Gratiot on, 1SS2, 188. Haedin, John J., speech, 606. " Haeds," Van Dyck on a possible convention of, lase, 643. Hakkness, Foeest, 587. Harlan, Caeter B., 390. Haeman, , Gen., 614, 616. Harper, Charles Carroll, 116, 117, 137, 139. Harper, William Carroll, error for Charles Car- roll Harper, q. v. Harper, , 609. Harries, Abnee, letter, 207. Harris, Carey A., 506. Harris, Henry C, 626. Harris, Levett, 130; letters and documents, 137, 140, 235, 266; Memoire (Dallas on), 130. Harris, , 261. Harris, , Jackson on contracts of, 18S9, 371. Harris, , Van Buren on, 18ii, 497. Harris, , Woodbury on demand of, 18S8, 351. Harriseueg, Pa.: Democratic Conventions: (18SB: correspondence on organizing, 189, 190; 18SS, 236; Allen on, 18S6, 253); Democratic pa- per at (Van Buren on, 184Sf), 492; failure of intrigues at, 18U, 507; press (political Influence, 184S), 460. Harrisburg Democratic Union, 483. Haerison, a. G., letter, 300. Harrison, Robert Monroe, 168. Haeeison, William Henry, 107, 246, 267, 269, 270; Bradford County, Pa., address against, 1840, 409; charges against noted, ISSl, 249; circular on distribution views of, 276; Clay's advocacy of (Van Buren on, 1840), 389; death (effect, 426; Jackson on, 436); effect of nomination of, on Pennsylvania anti-Masons, 254; electioneer- ing tour, 1836, 271; failure of administration predicted, 1841,420; forecast of counter-revolu- tion as a result of the election of, 1840, 416; fu- neral, 426; inaugural address (comments), 424; LAST ILLNESS, 426, 426; Jackson on, 408, 424; Law on, 244; majoritles in Indiana coun- ties, 274; NOMINATED by Maryland Whigs, 254; North Carolina interrogatories to, 1840, 391, 392; PomsETT on, 1841, 425; position in Tennessee^ 1840, 387; questioned on public policy, I840, 398; record and campaign, I840, 401; re- moval of, 18S9, 105 (reasons, 114); kestlessness, 426; SPEECH, 410; treatment of, by Colom- bian Government, 146; unfairness of the elec- tion of, 1841, 422; visits Baltimore, 18S6, 270; VISITS Philadelphia, 1836, 270. Hart, Benjamin F., letter, 312. Hart, Samuel, 536, 637; address of Hickory Club, 1844, 634; letters, 248, 321, 428, 534. Hartford (Conn.) Times, editorial, etc., 477. Harvey, Jacob, letters, 327, 359, 366. Harvey, John, Sir., 366; agreement with Scott, 1839, 369. Haevey, Matthew, 138. Hasbrouck, Stephen, letter, 390. Hastings, John, letters, 433, 448. Hatch, William L., error for Hatch, William S., q.v. Hatch, William S., letters, 204, 229. Hatfield, , 205. Havemeyer, John? election, I848, 580; in rela- tion to the Baltimore Convention, I848, 580. Havemeyer, William F., letters, 393, 411. Havens, Gabriel, 20. Havens, , Dr., 96. Hawley, Gideon? Wright on charges against, 1839, 374. Haworth, William, 408; letters, 390, 406. Hayne, Arthur Peeeoneau, 346; accounts, Van Buren on, 167; lettees, 343, 346, 347. Hayne, Robert Young, 82; declaration com- mented on, 1833, 199; influence in forming the Cabinet, 1829, 101; letters, 100, 141; PanamI speech, 1818 (comments), 76; views on Cabinet cited, 1829, 101; vote against confirmation (Jackson on, 1832), 176. Hayne, Mrs. Robert Young, 100, 101. Hays, , 121. Hays, , 125. Hayward, Elijah, letters, 172, 419. Haywood, WiLLLiM Henry, Jr., 200,201; Bragg on, 485; health, 630; letters, 197, 201, 323, 328, 404, 518, 606, 606, 613. Haywood, , Miss (daughter of Wm. Haywood, Jr.), 613. Healy, George P. A., letter, 649. Heath, Upton S., 258. Helfenstein, John P., letter, 419. Helfenstein, WlLLLiM L., letters, 414, 437. Henderson, Isaac, letter, 415. Henderson, James Pinckney, conduct and diffi- culties in Paris, 1839, 378. Henderson, Joseph, letters, 261. Hendry, Samuel, 401; letter, 386. Henry, Prince, of Holland, 246. Henry, Ada, letter, 054. Heney, H., letter, 272. Hensilaw, David, 475; letter, 294; nomination deprecated, 1844, 495. Herkimer, John, 44. Herkimer County, N. Y., 43; Convention, Oct., 1820 (resolution), 44; political conditions, 1837, 321; taxes, 12. "Herkerism," 675; in Queens County, N. Y., 1848, 685. Hermitage, 440, 441; burned, I8S4, 229; But- ler's visit, 1844, 608, 616; Jackson's visit, I8S4, 225, 228, 229; Kendall's visit, 18S8, 354; Van Buren's visit, I84S, 441. Heeries, John Charles, 167. INDEX 697 letters, 178, 190, 192, 193, letters, 433, 676. HiCKiE, , Col., 444. Hicks, , 27. HiCKSiTE Quakers (Bennett on, 18SS), 210. HiGBEE, EUAS, 382. Highlands, 656; Ebeling's statement on, 370. Hill, Isaac, document, 369; letters, 172, 304. Bindley, Samuel, 406. Historical and Antiquarian Society op Indi- ana? Law on Ms address before, 1842, 448. HOBBIE, Selah R., letter, 247. Hodgson, William B., 154. Hoes, John C. F. , letter, 365. Hoes, , 405. Hoffman, Michael, 75; 194, 196, 211, 414, 427. Hoffman, Michael? 34. HoGAN, Robert, 433, 676; HOGEBOOM, H., letter, 536. Hogeboom, John C, 14, 15, 16; letters, 12, 16, 32, 219. Hogeboom, John C? 490. Hogeboom, Peter L., 14. Hogeboom, Stephen, 21. Holland, Wm. L.? 301. Holland, William M. , biography of Van Buren, 251, 252, 397, 398; James Hamilton's impressions of, 403; letters, 249, 252, 320. Holland, political situation, 1840, 420. Holland Land Co. , 40, 47. Hollingsworth, Robert, letters, 89, 106. Hollingswoeth, Samuel, 87, 106; letters, 116. HoujsTER, Anson, 41. Hollow shot, (Cooper on, 1829), 105. Holly, (New York Assembly debate, 18S9, on antisubtreasury bill of), 365. EoLMAN, Jesse L., 249. Holmes, Eldad, 214, 215; letters, 183, 216. Holmes, Gabriel, resolutions, 200. Holmes, Isaac Edward, 452. Holmes, James Constadt, 601; Holmes, John, 172; letter, 70. Holmes, , 02. Holt, Charles, letter, 20. Holt, VjlVID, 43, 44. Holt, Joseph, Kemble on, 662. Holt, , Dr., 195. Holz, Peter, 146. Home Department (Van Buren's objections to plan for, 18S9), 125. Homestead exemption (Van Buren questioned on, /S.j^),595. Hominy, 91, 92. Hone, Isaac S., letter, 79. HooE, George M. , 406. Hopkins, George W. , letters, 461 , 501. Hopkins, H. L.,462; interrogatories, 461; letter, 461. Hopkins, , 90. Hopkinson, , 86. Horn, Henry, 190, 216, 228, 337, 435, 439, 455, 493, 534; letters, 297, 337, 434, 572. Hornby, Edmund, 637; letters, 636, 637. HoSACK, Da\id, 94; letter, 93. House of Commons, 300. House of Lords: opposition to reform bill, fSl/ , 162; rejection of the bill, 164; popular meet- ings against, 166. letter, 601. House of Rf.presentatives: act, 279; action on British West India trade, 130; action on the Compromi<=e report, 1848, 592; action on the Oregon bill, 1848, 593; appropriation bill (de- feat of the Southern CaUfornia "rider" to, 1S4S), 604; Bank bill (Kane on effect of, 18S8), 335, BILLS, 184^, 439; CHAP.ACTER (,18Sl, 192; 184S-46; 560); choice of clerk, printer, and Speaker (Jackson on, 18S7), 313; Committee on Ways AND Means, 18S7, 311; disorder, 184^, 439; election of the Speaker, 1843, 4S9; Jefferson's report to, 179S, on trade with the British West Indies, 11; legislation, 1844, 512; organiza- tion: (,1837; suggestion on, 287; 184S: significance in connection with the presidential election in 1844 and the succession, 1848, 190, 191); politi- cal complexion, 1839, 379; political condi- tions, 1849, in relation to the speakership, 611; POOR quality of, iSSr, 287; printing: (Kendall's efforts to secure, 1843, 483; oiTered to Kendall, 184S, 477); PROCEEDINGS on frontier troubles, /S38, 332; Republican CAUCUS, iS^S, 489; Re- publican UNION (Jackson on, 18S8), 361; reso- lution of Mar. S, 1831, on slave trade, noted, 163. Houston, Sam: Blair on, 682, 643; in relation to the omnibus bill (Blair on, 1850) 613; in re- lation to Texas and Southern secession (Blair on, 1850) , 613; information on the designs of Great Britain (Donelson on, 1844) , 532; leopard-skin waistcoat, 623; presidential candidate, 1851- 1852, 617, 626 (Benton's objections, 621). Houtt, Elisha, letter, 39.?. HovEY, Charles E., 476. Howard, A. T., letter, 415. Howard, Benjamin Chew, 291; letters, 307, 405, 411. Howard, John H., letter, 590. Howard, , 116. Howard, , of Mississippi, defection to the Cal- houn party, 1843, 487. Howe, , 485, 486. HoYNE, Philip A., letter, 499. HOYT, Jesse, 90, 240, 342, 349, 357, 358, 359, 360, 384, 393; AD^^CE to, as to appraisers testifying against him, 427; dispute with the Treasury Depart- ment (Butler on, 1840), 420; letters, 55, 76, 107, 141, 157, 175, 185, 192, 212, 215, 210, 291, 296, 308, 311, 318, 325, 341, 344, 349, 350, 352, 355, 358, 359, 360, 382, 393, 400, 413, 441; RECOMMENDED for the coUectorship of New York, 325-330; troubles over accounts (Butler on, 1S41), 422. HoYT, Lorenzo, letter, 486. Hubbard, DArir, letter, 323. HuBBARO, Henry, Jr., 493; letter, 493. Hubbard, Ruggles, letters, 23, 26. Hubbard, S., letter, 356. Hubbell, , 509. Hudson, John T., letter, 498. Hudson, L. W., 248; letter, 243. Hudson, Robert E., letter, 288. Hudson, Thomas B., letter, 485. Hudson, , convention delegate from Erie, N. Y., 1844, 526. Hudson Bank stock, 22. Hudson Bay Co., 106. Hudson County, N. Y., Northern Assembly Dis- trict, 608. 698 INDEX Htidson Gazette, 482, 541, 542. Hudson Eitee counties, mass convention, I84I, Van Buren invited to, 431 (declines, 432). Htjdson ErvEB E. E., 607. HuGEE, Alteed, letter, 539. Hughes, Cheistophee, 102, 111, 113, 116, 120, 124, 224; Jackson on, 119; letters, 126, 132. Hughes, John, Archbisliop of New York, 637; letter, 636; opposition to Van Buren, ISU, 498. Hull, "Willlim: charges against, 21; letter, 19; proclamation, 19; trial, 22. Hull, England, 262. HULME, Thomas, letters, 304, 382, 408. Hume, Joseph, letter, 425. HUMMELAUEE, , 224. HUMPHEEY, jAMESj 619. Hungary, question of intervention in, ISSB, 624. HuNGEEPORE, Stephen, 136; letter, 136. "Hunkers," break with Marcy, JS», 625; coE- EUPTioN, 1850, 614; "late sueeendee " of (Blair on, Oct., 1849), 609. "HUNKERISM," 608. Hunt, Hikam, 259; letter, 255. Hunt, Memucan, 284. Hunt, Seth H., letter, 591. Hunt, "Ward, letters, 558, 581. Hunt, William, 119. Huntee, John, 427; letters, 188, 349, 365, 386, 397,401,405,439,538. Huntee, John ? art collection, 612; Wright on, 18iS, 464. Hunter, EobeetM.T., 403,481; dinner to, by Calhoun's friends, in King William County, ISiS, 482; LETTEES, 170, 402. Huntee, William; letter, 395; literary plans and wish for transfer, I84O, 395. Huntee, -^- (of Kentucky), 103. Huntee, (Jackson on), 128. Huntington, Ealph, letter, 335. Huntington County, Pa., 261. HUNTON, Chaeles, 318. HUNTSVILLE, Ala., 441. HUEST, Edward, 606, 608. Hurt, G. C, letter, 402. HUSKISSON, , 118. Hutchinson, Anderson, 517; letter, 512. HUTCHISON, James H., letter, 527. HUYGENS.A. deBangemann, 128,158; letter, 139. huygens family, 116, 447, 654. Hutler, George, 410. Hyer, , 22. I. Illinois: campaign, IS40, 415; Democratic National Convention delegates: (choice, Isp, 479; instructed for Van Buren, 1844, i Wright on, 1844, 525); Democratic State Con- vention, 18S7, resolutions, 327; elections: (184t:I>u Page County resolutions on Democratic victory, 434; transmitted, 435; answered, 436; 1848, 593, 594); EXCITEMENT over Texas, I844, 528; EXECUTIVE patronage, I84S, 479; fore- cast of the vote of, for Van Buren, IS44, 501; im- portance of the tariff question in, I844, 497; in- trigue against Van Buren, I844, 502; Mormon neutrality, 1844i 501; Mormon vote in, (Walters on, 1844), 498; opposition to Van Buren, I844, 525; POUTICAL conditions: (1836, 262; 184S, 479); POLITICAL PANIC, 1844, 502; 2 pee cent FUND, to Sept. SO, 1839, 389; Van Bueen's strength in, I84S, 463, 479. Illinois, Noetheen, 586. Illinois, Southeen, Democratic Circuit Conven- tion, 1844, «7. Illinois State Register, 438. IMPOETED GOODS, auction sales of, 97, 98. iMPOETs: 18S6, 330; Impoets and tonnage (Ped- eralbill to provide for collection of ), 26; equaliza- tion with exports, 298; Spanish, 285-286. Impeessment, 177-179, 181; Gallatin on, 84; Van Bueen on, 1851, 620. IMMIGEATION, restriction discussed, 18S7, 304. Inaugueation: i«», 98, 102; ISSS, 98; 1841,m; 1849, 603. Incendiary mattee, circulation of, 247. Indemnity foe boat, 18S8, 347. Independence, National, advice on preserving, 331. iTidependent, Ealeigh, N. C, 537. Independent Journal, defection to the Calhoun party, IS4S, 490. Independent teeasuey, 297, 301, 308; bills for establishing: (Van Buren on, 1SS9, 365; Wright's Senate vote on, 18S9, 365; celebration of, I84O, 407; Jackson on, I84O, 399; Jackson on the passage of, 1840,401; passage and approval, iS^l, 430; Whig efforts to repeal, I84I, 429; repeal of, 1841,- 430; resolutions on repeal, IS^f, 430; passed by Senate, 1846, 563); Maecy on, 18S9, 385; measuee (H. Bleecker on, 1838), 348; system (Selden on the working .of, I84O), 401; EiVES on, 18S7, 300; Van Buren questioned on, Isp (answer, 462); Welles on, I8S7, 311; Wright on, 1837, 303. India, British, American trade in, 134. Indians, 134; affairs: (Jackson on, 1838, 346; Van Buren on, 1838, 348); Bureau: (Jackson on new head of, 1838, 357; speculative villainy in, IS4I, 433); CLAIM, 310; commissionee, 321; m Florida, 320; lands ceded to, 358; lands IN Georgia, 117; policy. Federal: (Ellsworth on, 1833, 210; Jackson's views, 188; Van Buren questioned on, IS48, 599; answer, 600); ques- tion, 1836, 267; REMOVAL of, 285 (Van Buren on treaty provisions for, 1837f, 330); SEEVICE (Jackson on, 1838), 348; soldiers (pension claims), 307; trade, 1831, 166. Indiana: Campaign, 1843, 466; delegates to the Baltimore Convention, 1844-' (Flagg on, 526, 528; Law on the letter of in the Globe, 522; Wright on, 625); Democratic State Conventions: (1833: discussed, 207; 1835, 244; 1836, 255; 184S: interrogatory resolutions, 455; comment on ac- tion, 456; address, comment, 474; 1844, 495); Democratic Committee ? 535; Democratic mass meeting, 535; democratic prospects, 184S, 474; Democratic eeaction, I84I, 429; Democratic State ticket, 1846, 561; Demo- crats (Law on the intention of, to support the convention ticket, 1844), 538; doubtful atti- tude toward the presidential nominations, June, 1848, 685; ELECTIONS: (iS-ff, 446; 448; 1844, 514; 1848, 593, 594); FAVORABLE political conditions in (Law on, 1835), 244; favoes annexation, I844, 515; Haeeison majorities in counties, 274; INDEX 699 lurLTjENCE of Ohio elections in, I841S, 447; inter- est in the Cumberland Road, 268; inteekoga- TORiES (resolutions) Jan. 9, 1843: (transmitted, 456; Wright's advice to Van Buren on, 457, 461, 462; Van Buren's delay in answering, 463, 464, 466; his answer, 460; comments upon the answer, 464, 465, 466, 467, 468, 469, 470, 471, 472, 474, 476; questions on the meaning of the answer, M44,495; Van Buren on, 496; answer sent to Mississippi, 1844, 510; replies from Buchanan, Calhoun, Cass, and Johnson noted as received, 463; as printed, 464; comment, 466); inthigues against Van Buren in, 1844, 502; Johnson's and his followers' presi- dential activity in, 184H, 443; Legislature (Democratic caucus indorsing Van Buren for the presidency, I84I), 436; POLITICAL conditions: (1818,93; iSSS, 273; 184B,438; 1847,572); polit- ical DDTICULTIES, prospccts, etc., 1836, 268; POLITICAL IMPOBTANCE, 268; POLITICAL PANIC, 1844, 502; PRESIDENTIAL elections (returns sent to Van Buren), 273; senatorial election, 18se, 273, 274; 2 PER CENT FUND to Sept. SO, 18S9, 389; Van Buren's strength, 1844, 522. Indiana Sentinel, 466. Indianapolis, Indiana, 525; contrast between Clay's and Van Buren's visits to, 184^, 447. Industrial Exhibition, London, May, 1851, 616, 617. Influenza, 476, 659. Ingalls, William, letter, 88. Inge, Samuel W., 618. Ingeesoll, Charles A., letter, 302. INGEESOLL, CHARLES JARED, 540; ATTrrUDE to- ward the Free-soil movement, 1848, 589; con- duct, at Baltimore (Van Buren on, 1844), 5*0; GiLPDJ on, 184S, 4C0; Historical sketch of the sec- ond war between the United States and Great Britain (comment), 558, 560; letters, 266, 271, 280, 311, 316, 327, 329, 336, 350, 355, 369, 376, 385, 402, 429, 443, 457, 498, 540, 560; ON manufactures and protection, 18S8, 355; on Van Buren's defeat, 1844, 540; philosophy, 452; A scolding letter from (Gilpin on, 1844), 501; success of (Gilpin on, 1844), 543. Ingersoll, Charles Jared ? 660. Ingersoll, Harry, Lieut., 376. Ingersoll, Ralph Isaacs, letters, 355, 390, 488. Ingham, Samuel D., 100, 101, 107, 108, 109, 192, 198, 203; Jackson on, 18S1, 159, 160; letters, 91. Ingraham, , 53. Injunction, 19. Inman, Henry, letter, 436. Insect pests, 1847, 571. Instructions: doctrine of, 268; to senators and representatives: (Jackson on, iSSS, 381; iPolkon, 1839, 382); to Wright (Dix on, 18S9), 382. Insurance, 257; companies (New York), 31. Intelligencer, Nicolson on, 1841, 432. Interest bill, 18S2, 186; (Hagner on, 188; Van Buren on, 191). Internal diprovements, 11, 48, 64, 65, 79, 81, 99, 114, 133, 134, 135, 143, 185, 188, 191, 215, 260, 261; anonymous letter on, 362; Congressional legislation: (.1789-1837,362; 1802-1836, 2!JS); Con- vention proceedings on, 1787, 362; Crawford on,132,145; EFFECTofthebillfor,/«S«,183; Ham- ilton on, 12; historical and statistical state- ments, 18S8t,3&i; m New Yoek, 262 (Dixon, 1838,336; interest of New York in, 73); in the West, 1844, 509; Jackson on, 183B, 182; Jack- son's attitude toward, 133, 134, 140; McLane on, 135; Madison on, 77, 134; Madison's suggestion for a Federal constitutional amend- ment, Um, 76; presidential policy, 1789-1837, 362; Van Buren on, 72, 77, 126, 187, 228, 229, 275, 276; Van Buren questioned on, 243, 244, 259, 261, 563; Van Buren's attitude toward, 133, 243; Wright on, 1844, 542. International LAW: privateers, 25; Van Buren's notes, 20. Iowa: governor, 1838, 347, 348; House: minority protest against Lucas's removal, 1839, 304; judi- cial SYSTEM, 1849, 603; secretaryship, 1839, 382. Ireland, 276; Van Buren on the repeal of the legislative union of, with England, 438. Irish-Americans, 64; in New Yorls, 501; in Pennsylvania, 54; opposition to Van Buren, 1843, 477, 480. "Irish freedom and the rights of man," Van Buren on a meeting in defense of, at Albany, Jan. 1844- home rule: Van Buren on efforts to secure, 1843, 473. Irish Emigrant Society, New York, letter, 433. Iron: duty on, 115; industry. New York, 90; PIPE (Philadelphia prices, 18S7), 286. Irvine, Callender, letter, 352. Irvine, W. N., letter, 248. Irving, Ebenezee, 387. Irving, Edgar, 255. Irving, John Treat, 114; letters, 29, 222. Irving, Peter, 310. Irving, Theodore, 196. Irving, Washington, 114, 161, 181, 209, 342; address to the English people (Van Buren on, 183^), 179; LETTERS, 195, 231, 255, 256, 277, 310, 343, 376, 387; offered the Navy Department, 1838, 342 (declines, 343; Butler on the refusal, 343); practical ability (Van Buren on), 1C7; Van Buren on, 18S1, 160. Irving, , disaffection to Van Buren, 1840, 410. Isaacs, Isaac S., letters, 647, 650, 655. Isabel II of Spain: c6dula, 285; order, 285. Isle of France, Van Buren on, 18SS, 172. Italians, struggle tor independence, 18i7, 576. IVF.RSON, A., letter, 349. J. Jack, C. J., letter, 306. Jack, Willlam, 364; letter, 363. Jack, William?, 129. Jackson, Andrew, 78, 80, 84, 85, 86, 89, 91, 92, 93, 95, 99, 105, 110, 111, 131, 133, 135, 144, 145, 153, 158, 159, 162, 163, 165, 166, 167, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 181, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 188, 190, 192, 199, 200, 201, 205, 206, 207, 219, 224, 225, 229, 242, 246, 252, 262, 264, 267, 279, 290, 297, 307, 317, 323, 324, 326, 333, 338, 339, 342, 343, 346, 348, 349, 353, 356, 357, 365, 369, 372, 374, 377, 389, 398, 402, 406, 414, 424, 425, 426, 429, 432, 434, 439, 440, 442, 443, 448, 455, 465, 479, 486, 495, 502, 504, 505, 507, 508, 519, 540, 543, 555; abuse by the " Tory school," 297; ad- dress (proposed, but not made, 18S8), 93; admin- istration: (approved, 217, compared with Jeffer- son's, 136; resolutions supporting, 1833, 200; support of, 1833: Wright on, 198; supported by YOO INDEX enemies, 18SS, 199; supported in Mississippi, 229; supported in. Ohio, 256; supported on the French question, 1SS5, 242; Van Buren's recollections of, desired by Blair, 1849, 610); admikation ol, in England, 18S3, 198; ADVICE to Van Buren on his route South, 184^, 439; advised by Van Buren against controversy, 160; ADVISES Van Buren to make official changes, 1839, 372; ad- vocacy of, 18SS, 210; AGAINST Eepublioan resig- nations, 1840, 416; AID to, on annual messages, 143, 189, 190, 191; alleged invitation to Eng- land, 262; alleged plan in the Senate to defeat, 18S8, 88; ALLEGED views on the colonization of freedmen, 667; answer to Ninth Ward Con- vention, 1841, 432; appointive policy, 96, 100, 102, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 112, 115; APPROVES Van Buren's refusal to speak on Mexican affairs, 278; ARRIVAL at the Hermitage, 18S7, 283; ASKS Van Buren's views on the lighthouse bill, etc., 18S0, 140; assaults on: {18SB, 175, 187; 18SS, 250); ATTITUDE criticized, 18S7, 318; attitude toward the annexation of Texas, 119, 120; auto- graph for Princess Victoria, 223; autographs from the papers of, 1847, 668; autographs re- quested, 1844, 507; bachelor life, 1830, 134; Bancroft's proposal to write a biography of, 318; Sank fight, 202, 215, 216, 217, 218, 236, 273; birth- day celebration. New York, 1844, 604 (Van Buren on, 506); bitterness over Teimessee's being a Federal State, I844, 626; Blair's appreciation of the friendship of, 600; Blair's visit to, I84S, 473; Bunker on, 214; Butler's hope for the assent of, to the views of Van Buren's letter to Hammet, IS44, 619; Butler's speech in favor of, 183^, 188; Butler's visit to, I844, 608, 515; Cambreleng on, 18SS, 170, 176; candidacy (Van Buren on, 1838), 80; career (Van Buren on), 372; CAUSE OF, one with Van Buren's, after rejection, 18S2, 176; certainty of election (Lewis on, 18S8), 93; charter veto commented upon, 186; circular on the controversy of, with Cal- houn, 1831, 161; "coffin hand-bill" on, 72; commendation of, at the Tammany annual din- ner, 1831 ,157; compares Rives's and White's posi- tion," fSSS, 340; confidence in Van Buren, I844, 520; confusion in the Democratic party after the loss of, as a leader, 565; congratulated on elections, 1833, 210; conquest over enemies, ISSl, 163; connection of slavery with the nego- tiations of, for the purchase of Mexican territory (Van Buren on, 18SS), 640; consents for his letter to Wolf to be published, 218, 219; corre- spondence with Calhoun (Ellsworth on, 1831), 150; course suggested as to French question, 1836, 234; Crawford on, 18^7, 86; criticism of, by Courier and Enquirer, 18S3, 199; cunning, 71; DEATH: (comment, 557; demonstrations in New York, 667; Healy's description, 18S7, 649; death reported, I84S, 479); defeat of measures of, 1833, 199; demonstrations in favor of, in Bal- timore, 18S7, 82; DENIES report of Van Buren's trying to prevent his calling on Mrs. De Witt Clinton, 381; determination to remove de- posits (Kendall on, 18SS), 203; dii?ference with Calhoun, 147; Donelson's ingratitude to, 619; DoNELSON's views of, as a correspondent on the Texas question, I844, 632; effect of a remark of, upon James Hamilton, jr. (Cambreleng on), 122; ELECTION, 18S8, 95, 96, 97; ENGRAVING OF, sent to Van Buren by George W. Childs, 1852, 632; ESTRANGEMENT from BentOH (Blair on, IS44), 540; EXPUNGING resolution, 253; favored by Ohio politicians, 1834, 223; fouling eyesight, lSi£, 452; FAREWELL address discussed, 284; favorable outlook for, 1817, 84; finances, 426; firmness: (Taney on, 241; Wright on, 197); fitness to rule the French, 148; forecast of presidential election, I840, 403; forecast of Van Buren's nomination: {1842, M9; 1844,452); Forsyth on, 1818, 88; Fourth of July toast, at Nashville, 84; frees Van Buren from responsibility in the Cal- houn controversy, 403; French policy, 230; friendliness to the Holy See, 118; friendship to Great Britain, 167; general opinion of, as the preserver of the Union, 1833, 204; good posi- tion of the cause of, 1828, 89; gratitude for Blair's championship, I84S, 649; Hammond's opposition to, 244; hated by the aristocracy, 252; "HEADY VALOUR," 255; HEALTH, 93, 95, 118, 120, 141, 160, 165, 202, 203, 204, 205, 209, 225, 228, 270, 272, 273, 274, 280, 283, 295, 333, 338, 340, 354, 366, 430, 442, 446, 454, 466, 477, 495, 600, 503, 604, 540, 642, 546, 549, 653, 655; Healy on his por- trait of, 649; HOPES for Administration of, 1829, 107; HOYT on, 18SB, 176; iNAUGintAL address (comment), 1829, 102, 103, 105; Indian policy (Butler on, 1832), 188; influence (Donelson on, 1844), 637; influences around, 1829, 98, 100; INSTRUCTIONS to David Turner, 1832 (comment, 1840), 397; intervlew with (Balch on, 1844), 526; JOURNEY homeward, 1837, 282; Kendall's biog- raphy of, 450 (Blair on), 619; Kendall's re- tention of part of the papers of, 619; let- ters, 91, 100, 105, 106, 108, 109, 110, 111, 114, 115, 116, 119, 120, 122, 123, 124, 126, 128, 133, 134, 136, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 145, 161, 153, 158, 169, 160, 161, 167, 168, 169, 176, 176, 182, 183, 186, 186, 188, 189, 190, 193, 194, 195, 197, 201, 202, 203, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 213, 224 (extract), 225, 227, 228, 229, 266, 269, 270, 282, 283, 294, 296, 300, 312, 314, 318, 319, 326, 328, 334, 337, 340, 344, 347, 348, 351, 364, 358, 361, 363, 365, 367, 371, 372, 373, 378, 381, 384, 390, 393, 394, 395, 396, 399, 401, 403, 408, 415, 416, 417, 418, 424, 426, 427, 429, 431, 435, 439, 442, 446, 449, 452, 469, 466, 481, 488, 500, 504, 620, 522, 642, 643, 549; LETTER from (Blair on, 1844), 541; LETTER ON VAN BUREN AND CAL- HOUN, 1840, 403 (Van Buren on), 406; letter TO Bkown on Texas, 1843, 459 (Blah's reasons for not printing in 1843, 606; Gilpin on, 1844, 501; sent to Van Buren, 1844, 505); letter on Texas annexation. May, 1844, 520 (Donelson on, 523); letter to Butler on Polk, 1844, cited, 584; letter to Cannon (Van Buren on), 268; letter to Fulton (Wright on, 1844), 611; letter to Lewis on the Texas Treaty (Kendall on, 1844), 523; letter to Wolf not to be pub- lished, 219; Lieut. Randolph's insult to, 1833, 202; maneuvers of the followers of, 1825, 73; memoranda, 239, 273; mental activity, 184S, . 464; mental vigor and opinions, 458; mes- sages: (annual: 1829: note, 125; comment, 127; 1830: Hamilton on correspondence on com- position of, 138; 1831: sent to Van Buren, 168; Van Buren on, 170; 1834: aid on, 229; comment, 231, 235; effect on French question, 233, 234; Rives INDEX 701 on, 228; 18S5: discussed, 250, 251, 252, 254; Livingston on reception of, in France, 235; Hives on, 254; 18S6: comment, 275, 276; special: of Jan. IS, ISSe, 256, 206; Rives on Frencli im- broglio message, 570; on Texas: comment, 1SS7, 274, 276); mistaken course (Blair on, ISU), 630; MISTAKEK COURSE WITH THE SENATE, 18SS, 180; MISTAKES IN appointments, 125; motion to nominate for president, 18U, 530; movements, 1829, 98; Northern tour, tS33, 202, 203; notes, documents, etc., 120; NULLincATiON MEASURES approved, 196; nullification proc- lamation: (approved in England, 198; attitude of Virginia toward, 195; comments, 193, 194, 195, 196, 200); offer of marriage, 204 (refusal, 205); on Adams's hostility and use of the Fulton letter, 18S8, 334; ON the address to the citizens of New York, and the conduct of Swartwout, 18S8, 334; ON HIS ALLEGED EMBARRASSMENTS, 1837, 294; ON THE ANNEXATION of Texas (letter to Brown, 1843, Feb. IB), 459; ON THE annexa- tion of Texas, 18U, 522; ON his annual mes- sages: (,1831, 167, 168; 18S3: 208, 209; 1834: 228); ON anti-Masonry, 1831, 168; on apostates and speculators, 18SS, 358; ON Armstrong's services, 1839, 381; ON his autographs, 18U, 504; on the Baltimore Convention and Polk for vice-president, 18J,0, 393; ON the Balti- more Convention, 18U, 600; on Bancroft's proposed biography, 319; on the Bank situa- tion in Tennessee, 18S7, 296; ON the Bank of THE U^^TED States, 203, 209, 213, 314; on John Bell, 1841, 424; on Benton's position on Texas, 1844, 522; on Benton's speech on Texas, 1844, 543; on Benton's speech on Woodbury's treasury report, 1840, 396; on Berrien, 1831, 159, 160; on Blair and Kendall, 184S, 481; on Blair and Rives, I841, 424; ON THE BOUNDARY DISPUTE, 18S9, 373; ON Branch, 1831, 159, 100; ON brightening pros- pects in the Middle West, 1844, 642; ON the Cabinet, 1831, 169; on Calhoun, 1831, 159, 161; ON Calhoun and Clay, 108, 109; on Calhoun's attack upon Van Buren's British negotiations, 1831, 169; ON Calhoun's chances, 184S, 466; on A CAMPAIGN SLANDER, 18JP, 399; ON CAUSES Of the defeat, I84O, 416; on the census law, 1840, 410; ON THE Cherokees, 18S9, 381; ON CLAIMS for Calhoun, 1842, 449; on Clay, I841, 435; on Clay and his following, I84I, 425; on Clay's bank measure, I84I, 430; on Clay's LOSS of ground, 1844, 519; on Congress, 1831, 108; ON "the curse of Harrisontsm," I84O, 408; ON default investigation, 18S9, 367; ON THE DEFEAT of the mouey power, 1838, 340; ON THE Democratic defeat and election frauds, I840, 415; ON Democratic victories, I841, 435; ON deposit banks, 282, 283; on the distribu- tion of states among the presidential candidates, 184S, 488; ON the Donelson duel, 1839, 373; ON DONELSON's APPOINTMENT to Texas, 1844, 542, 543; ON Duff Green and Calhoun, 1831, 109; ON Eaton, 1831, 159, 101; ON Eaton's APPEAL, 1831, 169; ON THE EFFECT in the West of Van Buren's letter to Ilammet, 1844, 522; on- THE EFFECT of Van Bureu's resignation, 18S1, 159; ON ELECTION FRAUDS, 1838, 358; on THE ELEC- TIONS: (1838, 357; 184i, 543); ON the end of Clay's political career, I841I, 449; on financial bills, 1837, 319; ON frauds of the opposition, etc., 417; ON French relations, 229; on the French treaty, 1831, 169; on fugitive slaves, 1831, 169; on James Hamilton, Jb.'s, conduct, 1831, 169; ON Hakbison's death, 435; on the IMPORTANCE Of Polnsett's dlspatcb to the outh 1829, 125; ON Ingham, 1831, 159, 100; on in- structions to senators and representatives, 1839, . 381; ON Johnson, I840, 403; on Johnson and Polk as candidates for vice-president, I84O, 390i on Johnson as a candidate for vice-president, I840, 396, 390; ON Johnson's nomination, 1844 500; ON Kendall's resignation, I840, 396; ON the legalttt of the West India trade procla- mation, 1830, 139; on a letter of William C Rives, 1844, 500; on ins letter to A. V. Brown on Texas, 620; ON McT.ane's Bank views, 1831, 108; ON MAJORITY rule, 1839, 384; ON Mur- phy's letter, 1838, 340; ox the Nashville Con- vention, Van Buren, and Polk, I84S, 488; on THE necessity of rcmovals from office, 1839, 378; ON the New York Convention, I843, 481; on New York deposit banks, 1833, 209; on the New York victory, 18S9, 373; on Nicolson and his ring, 504; on Ninth Ward Conven- tion resolutions, I84I, 431; ON the nomination of Clay and Sergeant, 1831, 109; on the North- east boundary, 1831, 109; on nullification, 168, 185, 195, 197, 229; ON THE Nullification Proclamation, 1832, 193; on an office for A. J. Donelson, I84O, 390; on the paper system, 283; ON THE PASSAGE OF THE "DIVORCE BILL" BY THE Senate, 1838, 340; on the passage of THE INDEPENDENT TREASURY BILL, I84O, 341; ON POINSETT'S WITIinRAWAL, 1840, 390; ON THE POLICY of the opposition, I840, 390; on political ENLIGHTENMENT in Tennessee, 1840, 399; on political prospects: 1836, 270; ON political prospects in Tennessee, 18S9, 372, 373; on Polk, i«ff, 500; on Polk fob vice-president, 1843, 481; ON Polk's fight in Tennessee and the senatorship, IS41, 430; on Polk's good CONDUCT, 1840, 399; on Polk's inaugural speech, 1839, 381; ON possible war with Great Britain, 1830, 371; on the post-office at Mur- freesboro, I840, 416; on the presidentul cam- paign, I840, 425; on recognizing the inde- pendence of Texas, 273; on the refunding of his fine, I844, 504; on the removal of the deposits, 18SS, 203, 206, 208; on the report of the government directors of the Bank of the United States, 18SS, 207; on his return from the South, 1840, 390; on reported Bank op- erations in Arkansas, I840, 394; on a Repub- lican SYSTEM, 1839, 384; on Rhea's letter to Monroe, 1831, 159; ON RiVES's conduct, 18S9, 372; OS RiVES's downfall, MS9, 373; ON John Ross, 1839, 381; on rules governing appoint- ments, 1829, 105; on the Russian mission, 1833, 206; ON Scott's pretensions, 134I, 435; on secession feeling in South Carolina, 1831, 169; on a second term for himself, 1831, 161; on the senatorial position in Tennessee, I841, 435; ON States to vote for Van Buren, I84S, 481; on Stevenson's election as speaker, 1831, 108; ON THE SUETREASURY BaL, I84O, 330, 390, 399; ON Tennessee politics, 18Se, 209; on the 702 INDEX Tennessee senatoeial election^ 1837, 319; ON Tennessee's "bedemftion," 18S9, 378; on Texas and Van Buren's letter, iSU, 620; on THE TeEASUET OKDEE, 282, 284; ON THE TEEAT- MENT of Mexico, 18U, 520; ON the union of the New York Pemoeraoy, ISU, S42; on Van BUKEN ANP THE VICE-FEESmENCT, 18S1, 169; ON Van Buren's annual message, 180, 418; ON Van Bueen's answee to the Indiana inter rogatories, IS4S, 466; ON Van Bueen's ova- tions and home-coming, 1841, 427; ON Van Bueen's rejection, ISSS, 175, 176; on Van Bueen's eetirement, 1841, 424; on Van Bueen's Southeen touk, 1839, 367, 442, 446; ON Van Bueen's sfecial session message, 1837, 314; on a veto message, 134; on the vio- lence done to Blair and Rives, ISP, 425; ON Vieginia and the "divorce bill," 18S8, 334; ON THE VOTE to refund his fine, 500; on WhiQ' enlightenment, I84I, 427; ON Woodbury's ELECTION to the Senate, I84O, 418; opposition to Calhoun, 184S, 452; opposition to, 18SS, 171; OPPOSITION to, on the Feench question, 18SS, 236; OUTLINE of a special message on nulli- fication, 183S, 193; papees: (autographs from, 572; Blair on, 608, on the authorized publication of part, 1850, 615, on the character of the collec- tion, 608; delivered to Blair by Kendall, 610; Kendall on, 454; Van Buren's letters, returned by Blair, 608, 615); Pabton's request for in- formation for his Life of, 18B9, 655; peesonal appearance, 186; pleasuee at the repayment of his fine, 603; pleasure at Van Buren's approval of his course in regard to the deposits, 18S3, 209; policy appeoved, 225; policy commented upon, 222; political forecast, I841, 425; POPU- LAR FEELING for, 557; fopulae suffoet of (Van Buren on, 1833), 212; fofulaeity in England, 244; poetkait of William IV for, 290; position on the Texas question (Blair on, I844), 540; position (Parker on, 1834)^ 230; pressure upon, against the deposit removal (Blair on, 18SS), 657; PRESIDENTIAL PROSPECTS: (18114, 70; ISie, 79; 1818: S7); pbofhecy of Van Buren's election in 1844, 418; peofosed visit to New England, 1829, 113; Eandolph on, 120; Randolph's last opinion of, 203; reasons foe vetoing Clay's land bill, 1833, 206; eeception at home, 18S7, 283; Reed's pretended attachment to, 18S6, 79; EEFUSES to interfere in the Ohio-Michigan bound- ary dispute, 238, 239; removal of deposits (Eaton on), 302; reply to Calhoun's pamphlet (Benton on, 1831)-, 622; eesolutions favoring (Van Buren on, 18^7), 85; reported intention to visit New England, 1829, 114; return from New Orleans (Van Buren on, I84O), 389; re- turn to Washington, 1838, 270; reversal of the fine of (Van Buren on, I844), 496, 502; review of his administration, 283; rumored embarrass- ments, 297; Scott's opinion of, 27; SECOND term for (Welles on), 144; Seminole war con- duct, 32; service to friends, 432; settlement of the nullification issue, 539; stand on inter- nal IMPROVEMENTS commended, 1830, 133; STAND ON South Carolina "treason," 1831, 159; STATUE (" monument "), Washington, 558, 587, 589 (Blair and Rives's subscription, 618; cannon for oonstraotion of, 569; collecting subscriptions for: Blair on, 1847, 569; "inauguration," 1853, 634; progress, I849, 602; ShekeU's misappropriation of funds, 634; Van Buren accepts the trusteeship of, 184£, 444; Van Buren's check for, 634); strength: (Davezao on, i«Sl, 166; in New York, 1817, 84); suggestions for advice to, 18S9, 100; SUPPORT desired for Wolf, 250; supposed meeting in favor of, at Newburyport, 183S, 184; TOAST sent to Wolf celebration noted, 224; trip to the Hermitage, 1834, 225; trip to New Orleans, 1839, 384; trtomph of the principles of (Benton on, 1842), 440; trust in the people, 357; Van Buren advised to preserve the liability of the estate of, for the Donelson debt, I84.7, 575; Van Buren desired by Blair to write a history of the administration of, 615; Van Buren on, 126; Van Buren as the successor of, 211; Van Buren ueged to favor, I8B4, 70; Van Buren urges the necesj5ity of an expression of the New York Legislature favoring, 86; Van Buren's ADVICE to, 18B7, 84; Van Buren's alleged DESIRE to change the New York electoral law to favor, 91; Van Buren's confidence in, 455; Van Buren's notes for messages, 190, 191; Van Bueen's portrait of, 426; Van Bueen's VISIT to, 184^, 442; victory gained by the popu- larity of, 1833, 197; victory over the Bank of the United States, I8S4, 231; views in favor of, 1829, 99; views on internal improvements, 185; views on the relationship between the executive and executive departments (Butler's comment, 1857), 650; views on Van Bueen'3 FITNESS for the English mission, 1845, 557; Vir- ginia foe, 1831, 163; Virginla legislative action on expunging the censure of, 251; "voice from the grave of" (Blair's letter to the New York Republicans), 1856, 645; War.TAM IV's opinion of, 244; Williams's relations with, 151; WISH FOR Eaton, 1831, 169; wish FOR Van Buren, 1831, 168; wishes in re- gard TO the presidential nomination, I848, 683; wishes to KNOW the attitude of the English Ministry on the Northeastern boundary, 1831, 167; WORRIES (Blair on, I8S4), 172. Jackson, Andrew, Jr., 170. Jackson, Mrs. Andeew, Je., Healy on Ms portrait of, 649. Jackson, Feancis, 335. Jackson, James, 13, 14, 16, 17, 26, 27. Jackson, Rachel Donelson (Mrs. Andrew), 97. Jackson Democratic Association, Washington, 573, 587, 68S: war over the address to Kossuth, 1852, 623; dinner to Kossuth, 623, 624. Jackson Democrats: relations with the Adminis- tration and the Whigs, 1849, 604; in Maryland (expectations, 1829), 99; of Iowa County, Mich, (address), 246; or Western Michigan, 246. Jackson-Van Buren party: crisis, 1834, 220; Blair on the policy of, 1851, 617. The Jacksonian, 515; announcement, I844, 507; circular accompanying the first number, 1844, 514. "Jacksonian frincifles," 230. Jacobinism, 30; of Europe, traced to America, 144. Jamaica: Assembly (protest), 348; law on pauper transportation, 168, 169, 170. James, John W., letter, 290. James, Robeeson, 306. INDEX 703 James, T. D., letter, 404. James, William, 73. JAEVIS, Leonakd, letters, 334, 370. jAKVis, Leonard? 390; letter, 388. jAEvis, Russell, letter, 483. JAUDON, Samuel, 295. Jay, John (Justice), Eandolph's Instructions to, on Colonial trade, 11; treaty project, 12. Jay John, letters, UiB, 554, 657. Jefferson, Thomas, 60, C7, 73, 76, 77, 136, 139, 612; appointive policy (Jackson on), 105; author- ship of the ordinance of 1787, 634; bikthday celebration, ISSi, 221: centennial, IS^S: Phila- delphia Democratic celebration of, 464 (Van Burenon, 454; Van Buren toast at, 465); Henry Lee on, 177; letters, 11, 35; papers, 11; place and influence in American history, 634; plan for legislation on bank paper, 35; political aphorisms, 634; prophecy, Apr. 2g, ISiO (oited, 1860), 656; Eandall on his biography of, 1856, 646; Randall's question on the his- torical treatment of, 1850, 615; Randolph's statement on sale of the manuscripts of, to Congress, and the incumbrance of the estate, 1848, 579 (Van Buren on the proposed sale, 580); REBUKE TO Gcorge Hammond noted, 254; reso- lutions on the powers of the Federal government (Welles on), 620; Van Bxtben's portrait of, 426; Van Buren's visit to, 1824, 622; views on Alexander Hamilton (Gilpin on), 648. "Jefferson" articles, 271. Jefferson City, Mo., 608; political meeting, 1842, 454. Jefferson County, N. V., Wright on appoint- ments in, 1SS8, 337. Jefferson Enquirer, 497. Jenkins, Elisha, 54. Jenkins, Elisha? 16; letter, 14. Jenkins, John Stilwell, letters, 619, 621; Lives of the Governors of New York, 619 (sent to Van Buren, 1851, 621). Jennison, Timothy L., letter, 303. JESSUP, , Gen., 203. JESUP, , Mrs., 652. Jeter, Jeremiah Bell, letter, 571. JEWETT, Albert G,, letters, 473, 481. Jews, 520. John, slave of John Randolph, 202. Johnson, Aaron, 351. Johnson, A. B., broadside, 569. Johnson, B. P., 617; letter, 616. Johnson, Cave, letters, 482, 512, 513. Johnson, Cephas, document, 362. Johnson, George, 416. Johnson, James H. C, letter, 600. Johnson, Jeronias, 108. Johnson, Ovid F., letter, 279. Johnson, Reverdt: claim (Taney on), 256; EXPLAINS a misquoted speech, 1840, 409; let- tees, 409, 410, 666, 657, 658; ON A PAMPHLET of his own, 1860, 656; ON public conditions, July, ISeO, 657; ON THE state of the country, Jan., 1861, 658. Johnson, Richard Mentoe, 276, 351, 500; activ- ity FAVORING, in Missouri, 1842S, 454; activity OF THE friends of, 184^, 446; Bancroft's WAENiNG against, 451; Bennett on, 18SS, 209; Bond County resolutions favoring, for president, 18iS, 475; conduct of party of, in Kentucky, 184S, 483; favored in Pennsylvania for the vice-presidency, 1844, 496; following in Illinois, 184S, 479; hopes and plans, 184S, 459, 471; Jackson on, 394, 403, 500; Kendall's plans for (Bennett on, /SSS), 209; LAW on, 244; letters, 84, 92; LIFE and morals, 1839, 379; MEETINGS favoring (Buffalo, 1844, 498; in Ohio, 184H, 448); nomination by the Kentucky Convention, 184S, 456, 476; plans (Bennett on, 18SS), 209; political ambitions and activity, 1842, 443; poutical effect of the visit of, to New York, 1843, 485; presidential activity, 18SS, 207; punishment, 1844, S33; qualification for the presidency, 497; recep- tion in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylva- nia (Van Buren on, 1840), 401; resolution in favor of, proposed to the Pennsylvania delega- tion, 1844, 533; strength in Kentucky, 184S, 483; suggested for vice-president {1823, 62; 18SS, 236; candidacy deprecated, 253; candi- dacy, 1840, 390, 395; 1844, 614); Van Bueen on, 1840, 398; visit to Vermont, 1843, 483; waning popularity, 1843, 489; wtlungness to accept the vice-presidency, 1844, *97; withdrawal, 1844, 530. Johnson, William (Justice), 232; death, 225. Johnston, John W., letter, 489. Johnston, JosiahS., 81. ' Joint Teeaty Claims Commission: Van Buren selected as umpire to, 1853, 636; convention, 636; Van Buren declines, Joshua Bates, alter- nate, appointed umpire, 637. JOINVILLE, PEINCE DE, 279. Jones, Clancy, 642. Jones, D. R. Floyd, letter, 468. Jones, G. Wallace, 247. Jones, Henry F., 37, 252; letter, 37. Jones, John Winston? Wright on. In relation to conditions in Virginia, 1847, 667. Jones, J. Sea well, letter, 590. Jones, L.,385. Jones, Roger, 667. Jones, Samuel, 75, 360. Jones, Samuel Seawell, 302. Jones, Sanborn, letter, 314. Jones, Seaborn, 403; letter, 401. Jones, S. W., address, 378. Jones, Thomas P., 115. Jones, WaLiAM Carey, 652; letters, 646, 652; on Benton, 661. Jones, W. D., 381. Jones, , 44. Jones, , 112. Jones, , New York, 484. Jones, , Walker's answer to, on Interstate slave trade, 445. Jones, , Buchanan on, tor governor of Iowa, 18S8, 347. Jordan, Ambrose Latting, 30. Jordan, Dillon, letters, 415, 540. Jordan, Willlam, letter, 685. Joseph, J. L., & Son & Co. (New York bankers) , 282. JOSLIN, BENJAMm F., 143. JuDAH, Uriah H., letter, 669. JUDD, N. B., circular, 670. Judges, Federal, district, and territorial, 430; SALARIES OF, 1838, 346. 704 INDEX Judiciary: bill (Federal), prospects of, ISM, 76; BEFOEM, New York, 45, 47, 225, 229. Julia, schooner, 148. Julius, , Dr., 227. July expenditures, 18S8, Woodbury on, 350. Justices of the feace, mode of electing discussed, 182t, 47. "Juvenile celebration," New York? I84O, 401. K. letters, 100, 101, Kane, Elias Kent, 165, 196, 238. Kane, Mrs. Euas Kent, 628. Kane, John Kintzing, letters, 295, 297, 315, 335, 380. "Kane business," 31. Kane cause, 75, 76. Kansas: Crittenden's amendment adopted by the House in place of the Administration measure, but rejected by the Senate, 18S8, 651; F. P. Blair, Jr's., speech on, 1868, 651 (F. P. Blair's comment, 651); Marshall's question to Jones on the prohibition of slavery in, 1855, M2; ter- ritorial GOVERNMENT (New Haven protest against sending Federal troops to support, 1857), 649. Kattendyke, Baron van, 460. Kaufmann, p., letter, 415. Kearney, , letter, 321. Kearny, FHn.TP, 567. Keech, Alexander, letter, 501. Keen, Levi M., letter, 699. Keim, George May, 424; letters, 362, 385. Keim, George May? 339. Kelley, Hall J., 166; letter, 166. Kellogg, John D., 568; letter, 568. Kemble, Gouverneur, 564, 656, 559, 564, 570, 571, 674, 680, 638, 641; absorption in the West Point Foundry, I847, 570, 571; action at the Balti- more Convention, June, 1860, 657; efforts in connection with Cabinet organization, 18J^5, 651, 552; LEAVES Van Buren's traveling party, 185S, 637; LETTER to Polk, 18JiS: (S. T. Van Buren on), 552; plan to retire from the West Point Foundry, 1851, 617; report on Washington conditions cited, JS47, 667; views on Poinsett's collection of paintings, 612. Kendall, Amos, 85, 86, 302, 350, 375, 378, 379, 451 , 453, 455, 404, 534; APPEAL to the Supreme Court from the judgment in Stockton and Stokes v. Kendall, 450 (Van Buren's answer to interroga- tories, 492); appointment, 18S5 (comment), 240; ATTACKS upon (Jackson on, 18S3), 208; BIOGRAPHY of Jackson (comment), 619; char- acterization of the Tyler party noted, ISiS, 466; confined to prison bounds, 18Ji2, 451; CONTROVERSY With Blan, 18i2-S, 450, 451, 452, 463, 464, 455, 456, 464, 479 (comment, 489; Jack- son on, 481; Van Buren on, 479; Wright on, 452, 453); criticized, 321; documents, 331; draft, 368; delivers Jackson papers to Blair, l8Ji9, 610; efforts to secure House printing, ISJtS, 483, 486, 487 (failure, 490); express mail project criticised, 264; financlal embarrassment, 18^, 460; FOR Blair's place, 1832, 174; health, 350, 351; history by (Blair on, 18^9), 610; in- justice to, corrected, 284; letters, 85, 189, 203, 331, 349, 351, 364, 355, 377, 379, 396, 433. 434, 450, 462, 455, 469, 467, 469, 477, 483, 486, 613, 516, 521, 522, 642; Macon on, 135; maneuvers to secure the public printing, 1842, 452; ON His Life of Jackson, etc., ISJfi, 450; ON the Spanish mis- sion, 18SS. 350; ON his suggestions to Van Buren after the Convention, 18U, 542; on Van Buren's nomination, I8I1S, 467; plots (Ben- nett on, 18SS), 209; proffer of House printing to, by a Tyler-Calhoun man, I8J1S, 477; resig- nation, 18iO, 396 (Jackson on, 396); retention of part of the Jackson papers, 18i9, 608, 619; Su- preme Court decision against (Van Buren on , 18S8), 339; VISIT to Jackson, 18S8, 354; Webb on, 18S1, 169. Kennedy, B. B., letter, 521. Kennedy, David S., 146; letter, 146. Kennedy, Joshua, 276. Kennedy, J. M., 393. Kennett, Luther M., letters, 609. Kent, Edward^ 377; letter, 377. Kent, James, 24, 26, 72; communication In the Albany Gazette, Dec. 1, I8I4, 644; death, 1847, 577 (feeling toward Van Buren, 677; Van Buren on his death, 577); Hubbard's strictures on, 26; LETTER, 25; Young's comments on, 25. Kj:nt, Wi£llam, 578; letters, 578, 664. Kent County, Mich., Free-soil meeting, 1848, 594. Kentucky : Clay's chances of winning, i*44, 512; Clay's influence in, 184.1, 486; congressional elections, 18^9, 121; controversy over the ju- diciary, 1850, 615; DEMOCRATIC State conten- tions: (Frankfort, I842, 437; I84S, 469, 476; com- ment on action and address of, 456; 185S, 625; resolutions, nomination of Butler: Blair on, 625; other comment, 626); Democratic victory, 1843, 476; elections: (1818, 92, 93; 18B9, 118; 1848, 694); Democrats and National Whigs' rally, 1855, 640; Johnson party's conduct in, IS43, 483; Johnson's strength, 184s, 483; letters from (Wright on, I84S), 461 ; Marshall and Breckenridge's move for emancipation in, 1849, 606; opposed on presidential question, 27; pestilence, 18SS, 204; political conditions: (ISSS, 209, 1835, 241; 1843, 466, 485; 1849, 603); presidential election, 183$, 189; Van Buren's strength, I84S, 476. Kentucky Gazette— extra, 446. Kentucky Yeoman, 483, 498, 509; editorials, 483, 511. Kernochan, Joseph, 215. Kessling, George, 457. Ketcham, , 46. Key, H. G. S., letter, 408. Key West, 662. KiLLEEAN, Edward, 384. KmDEEHOOK, 247, 661, 564, 565, 605, 620; war meeting, 1861, 661. KXNDEEHOOK FLATS, 664. KmG, Abel. 33. King, Charles,.97, 145; letter, 67. King, James, letter, 220. King, John, 64, 98, 138. King, John A., 48, 64; defeat in Queen's County, N. Y., 184S, 486; plan to bring into tlie Free-soil party, 1848. 693. KjNG, John P., letter, 591. IND-EX 705 King, Preston. 574, 625; letters, 347, 518, 549, 590, 618; ON the prospects of the Jackson De- mocracy , /«51, 616; Wright on: (/»^S, 464; 18U- 511). King, Preston? Flagg on, 184,1, 465; Wright on, In relation to the action of the New Yorli? Senate, Jan. n, 1847, 567. King, Rufus, 37, 49, 51, 53, 58, 60, 73, 236, 237; EtECTioN as United States Senator, 18W, 38; LETTERS, 38, 39, 40, 45, 46, 49, 54, 55, 58, 69, 61, 62, 67, 73; OFFERED the English mission, 182B, 73; ON Van Buren for the United States Supreme Bench, 58, 69, 61, 62; Van Buren's advocacy of, 1819-m, 35, 36 (Noah and Hoyt on, I84O), 393. King, Wiluam, 62. King, Wiluam Rufus, 202, 424, 524, 578; LETTER, 196; nominated for vice-president, by the Alabama State Convention, I84S, 491; rumored death of, 1862, possibilities as to the successor of, 632; senatorial prospects, and relations with Buchanan, 1848, 586; Wright on, I844, 511. King, — ^, Gen., 213. King, , 27. Kino, , 582. King, , John Van Buren on a libel suit against, 1840, 393. King, , Van Buren on, IS4I, 424. "King Caucus," 56. Kjng Wiluam Countt, Va., Calhoun party in, 18iS, 482. Kings County, N. Y., 29. Kings Mountain, Battle of, celebration, I84O, 406 (Van Buren on, 409). KiNGSLAND, Daniel, jr., 359; letter, 359. Kingston, N. Y., 431; expedition against, lass, 338. Kdtnard, George L., 268; letter, 268. KiNTziNG, William F., letters, 451, 666, 689. KiBKLAND, John Thornton, 77; letter, 76. Kline, Joseph, 22. Knapp, H. S., letter, 494. Know-Nothing party, Beekman on, 1854, 639; Butler on, 639; Blair on, in relation to the Whigs, 18S4, 638. Knower, Benjamin, 51, 210, 218, 360; letters, 53, 86, 90. Knox, , 628. Kop, John M., letter, 250. Kossuth, Louis: Blair on, 1852, 626; honors to, ui Washington, 1852, 623, 624. Kremee, George, 224. Krudenee, Baron, 131. La Branche, ALCfiE, executive proceedings on appointment to Texas, 280. Labor; TENHOURday,560; ten-hour labor law, (Van Buren questioned on, ISiS), 696; wage- rates: (in Baltimore and Philadelphia, 18S7, 286; ' in Washington, )«3r, 280, 286). Lacock, . 6S. Lafayette, Maeqihs de, 124, 151, 166; Levett Harris on, 137; McLane on, 135; Rives on, 144. Lake, J. N., letter, 370: Lake Superior, copper deposits, 66. Lamabtine, Alphonse de, 620. Lamb, Alfred W., 635. Lamb, Jonathan, letter, 461. Lamb, Lingan Lee, letter, 480. Lamb, Samuel 0., resolutions, 588. "Land and stock gamblers," meeting of. New York, 18S7, 287. Land bills: (Clay's, 18S3, Jackson on, 205; 18S8: Van Buren on, 342; 1841, 428, 429). Land Office, 413. Landon, William, Jr., 654. Lands, public, 323; disposal of, 401; distribu- tion SCHEME, 18SB, 264; FOR actual SETTLERS, 267; FREE DISTRIBUTION, to settlcrs favored, 1848, 594; Hoffman on, 194; homestead ex- emption suggested in the tree distribution of to settlers, 1848, 595; law, 200; measure, 18SS, 211; National Reformers' policy, as to free distribution, homestead exemption, limitation of holding, I848, 695; payments for: (specie, 267; Wright on, 1840, 387; preemption bill, tS40, 421; PRICE, 276; provision relative to, in the tariff bill, 1842, 444: sales: (Benton on, 18ffl, 299; bill to restrict, 279; on Miami Canal, 419; proceeds: 268; Woodbury on, 1834-1836, 312; attitude of Connecticut toward distribution of proceeds, 469; Van Buren on the distribution of proceeds, I843, 460; United States' experience in sales, 363; Van Antwerp on, 1839, 363); settlers, 276; SPECULATIONS (Jackson on, 1838), 348; Van Buren on, 80. Lane, Amos, 220. Lane, Amos? 249. Lane, Andrew, letters, 290, 298, 324. Lansing, Henry Q., 632; letter, 631. Lansing, Jacob C, letter, 378. Lansing, Jacob C? 46. Lansing, John, jr., 17, 50. Lansingburg, N. Y.: arrangements for the recep- tion of Van Buren, 1839, 378; " General Associa- tion," 11. Lapham, Louis, 599; letter, 599. Larwill, Joseph H., 368; letter, 370. Latham, B., 389; letter, 390. Laval, , Maj., 141. Law, John; 466; appointment as judge, 497; explains his refusal of nomination as presidential elector, I844, 496; letters, 207, 243, 262, 273, 420, 429, 435, 436, 443, 448, 456, 466, 467, 471, 474, 481, 483, 495, 601, 622, 536, 538, 661, 572, 585, 634, 668, 669; NOMINATED as a delegate to the National Conven- vention, 1843, 467; on his autograph letter, from Pope Gregory XVI, 448; on his resigna- tion, I841, 420; skepticism as to a peaceful set- tlement of difttculties, 1861, 659. Law, Richard, 420. Lawhon, Noel, letter, 310. Lawrence, Abbot, 699. Lawrence, Cornelius Van Wyck, letter, 281. Lawrence, De Witt C, letter, 694. Lawrence, James, Caft., Massachusetts, Senate resolutions on, 21. Lawrence, , Miss., 262. Laycock, John Charles, letter, 504. Leak, William F., 392; letters, 392, 395. Leake, Isaac Q., 65, 66; letter, 42. Leavenworth, H., 218; letter, 220. Leavitt, Joshua, circular, 608; letter, 611. Lecompte, Samuel D., letter, 660; proposal for a meeting of ex-presidents to settle di£&cult>es, isei, 660. 40803°— 10 45 706 INDEX Ledeeer, Bakow de, 147, 148. Ledyaed, , 380. Lee, Elizabeth Blair, 646. Lee, GmEON, letter, 173, 213, 232. Lee, Henry ("Liglit-liorse Harry"), 177.- Lee, Henry, 91, 96, 97, 99, 103, 104; letters, 177, 248, 249; ON his vindication of his father, 177; Van Ness on, }SS9, 117. Lee, James, letters, 254, 281, 303, 382. Leech, Henry, 342. Leet, Benjamin, 374. Lefferts, John, 77. LE0AR4, Hugh? death, 184S, 473. Legatees, New York requirements for bonds of, 14. Leggett, Willum, 301, 372, 373; letter, 339. Legrand, John C, 285, 289. Legband, , 108. Lehman, George F., letters, 288, 292, 293, 340. Leigh, Benjamin Watkins, 244, 247, 255, 264, 622. Leigh, Whiiam, 150, 170; letter, r50. Leiper, George Gray, letters, 339, 345, 416, 530. Leiper, Willum J., letters, 328, 358, 360, 413. Leland, John, 186; letter, 118. Lendeum, Thomas W., decision on conduct of, 1839, 385. Lenox, James, 601. Leonard, Moses G., letter, 480. Leonidas, see: Van Buren, Martin. Le Rat de Chaumont, James, 266; letter, 266. Letcher, John, 453, 482; letters, 343, 344, 452, 481. Letcher, Robert P., 241. Levy, Chapman, letter, 253, 306. Levy, D., document, 386. Lewis, Dixon Hall, 405; letter, 402; tariff views submitted to Van Buren, 1S4S, 490; Van Bxjren on tarifl views of, 184S, 491. Lewis, Ellis, letter, 558. Lewis, H. G., 103. Lewis, John, letter, 303. Lewis, Mary, marriage to Butler, 167. Lewis, Morgan, 338; letters, 216, 290, 314, 335, 400. Lewis, WiLLLiM Berkeley, 97, 99, 150, 185, 220, • 232, 278, 370; action in Convention, 1831, 370; AID TO Parton on his Life of Jackson, 655; LET- TEES, 91, 96, 161, 224, 234, 272, 288, 294, 368. Lewis, , 333. IjEWIS, , Gen., 658. Lewis County, Mo., anti-abolition meeting, 18iS, 492. Lexington, Ky., 441, 442, 608; committee, 400; Mexican Wae meeting, 1847, 575. Libel, 41. Libeeals, English, 257. Liberia., 377. LiEBiQ, Justus von, Baron, Agricultural Chem- istry, 466. Lieutenant-governorship, New York (Thomp- son on, 18B0), 37. Lighthouses: bill, 1830; (Cambreleng on, 133. Jackson asks Van Buren's advice on, 140); Con- gressional action on, 1814-37, 362; Federal legislation, 126, 133, 140, 333. Lincoln, Abraham: The Blazes' alleged influence with, against Scott, 1861, 659; Kemble on, 18eB, 662; STRENGTH and weakness (Blair on, isei), 659. • Lincoln, Levi, 478. LiND, Jennie: concert in Washington, invitation to Henry Clay, 18B0, 616. LINDENWALD, 465, 534, 636, 569, 563, 664, 568, 570, 674, 681, 689, 600, 605, 606, 611, 615, 627, 631, 632, 640, 641, 644, 645, 649, 663, 668; BLAIR'S plan to copy an architectural detail of, at Silver Spring, 641; Clay's visit to, /S49, 608; faem: (456,570, 571, 656, 659; contract for working, 1841? 429; Van Buren on, 1843, 479); Hammond suggests a reunion at, 18511, of the surviving members of the New York Senate of 1820, 629; impeovements, 429, 664, 670, 571, 611; Meadow, 466; settled upon Smith T. Van Buren, 1849, 605; (his alterar tions, 606, 606, 607); teees for, 1843, 490; Van Buren on, 184^, 443; Smith T. Van Buren on, 1839, 378. Lindsley,'Philip, letters, 299, 306. ~ Linn, Lewis Fields, 269, 270, 294; letters, 229, 270, 275, 287, 429, 437, 444. , Liquor, petition against the sale of, in the Capitol, 221 (transmitted, 223). List, Ferdinand, 217. List, Frederick, 141,144. Littell, E., letter, 299. Little, W. E., letters, 496, 600. Little Falls post-office, 41. Little Rock Gazette, 245. Littlefield, Nathaniel, 339. LrvEEPOOL, 262, 422. Liverpool Mail, 300. Livingston, Edwaed, 73, 132, 154, 158, 160, 161, 163, 164, 165, 166, 168, 170, 171, 172, 175, 176, 178, 179, 180, 221, 243, 244; called to Washington, 1831, 153; delay in taking office (Jackson on, 1831), 161; DISSATISFACTION wlth the tone of the press on the French Treaty, 1834, 226; favored for speaker, 18M, 73; FOE French mission (Jackson on, 1833), 206; instructions to Van Buren, 1831, 160 (amended instructions, on im- pressment: Van Buren on, 183$), 177; letters, 73, 94, 122, 135, 160, 162, 166, 172, 236; LETTER (Jackson on, 1830), 143; OFFER OP Masonic office, 18S9, 122; OFFERED French mission, 18^9, 106, 108 (declines, 111); political speculations (Cambreleng on, 1832), 194; speech on Foot's resolution (Madison on), 132. Livingston, Edward P., reported candidacy for New York Senate, 19. Livingston, John R., letters, 528, 530. Livingston, Lewis, 336, 338. Livingston, Peter E., 20, 86; attitude, 1818; (Van Buren on), 86; letter, 34; Marcy on, 18B8, 87; Van Buren on, 1847, 568; Worth's epitaph, 1847, 566. Livingston, Robert James, 12. Livingston, Robert S., 19. Livingston, Valentine N., 43, 44. LmNGSTON, WiLLLiM, 73. LiviNQSTON, , Mrs., 652. Livingston Manor, 17, 410; Van Buren on, 611. Lloyd, E. L., 493; letter, 491. Loans: by banks, 293; law. New York, 298; Woodbury on, 317. Lobby fund, 619. Lobbying, 692. LocKHAET, J. J.? 289; letter, 247. LOCKPOET, IND.I 409. INDEX 707 LOCOFOCOISM, 322. Looopocos, 346; bank policy, 1837, 307; com- MiTTEE(suggested reply to declaration of principles by), 266; Pittsburyh Gazette on, 184$, 492. Logan, Andrew, letters, 223, 231, 271, 288. London, 252; health, 18S1-1, 168, 172, 175. LoTidon Times, 1855, notes from, 654. Long, John C, 336. Long Island, 102. LooMis, AsHBEL, letter, 310. Loose construction, 90. LOEING, T., letter, 537. Lotteries, 47. Louis Philippe, 143, 150, 279, 363; defence of, 235; enthusiasm for, 137; Healy ON his com- mission from, 649; Jackson on the "Jesuitical" course of, 228. Louisiana: administration victory In, 1828, 92; amendment of the State Constitution, I8.}3,476; arguments for free labor, and free-soil sentiment in, 1848, 596; Democratic State Convention, ISU, 499; Democratic victory, 184S, 476; historical basis of the United States' claim to, 243; news from (Gilpin on, 184S), 452; politi- cal conditions (1SS6, 254; 1SS9, 383; 184S, 486; 1844, 503); political uncertainty, 1834, 226; senatorial election, 1837, 277; Van Buren's strength in, 1843, 469; Wirt's application for papers concerning (Van Ness on), 136. Louisiana. Courier, article on Van Bureu cited, 1844, 503. Louisiana treaty, French claims imder, 164, 165. Louisville, Ky., 441, 442, committee, 1840, 394, 396. Louisville and Portland Canal, 218; bills (notes on) 143; company, 81; importance, 357. Louisville Democrat, 634. Louisville Public Advertiser, 246, 247. * Love, William, 409; letter^ 406. Lowe, B. M., 441; letter, 441. Lowe, E. Louis, letter, 546. Lowe, Peter P., letter, 474. Lowndes, Willlam Jones 7 245. LoWRiE, Walter, 68, 69, 127, 269; letters, 68, 171; report on Pennsylvania (comment, 1827), 83. LowKiE, Walter ? 60. Lubbock, John, Sir, 169. Lucas, Robert, 217, 368; letters, 182, 348, 372; minority protest against the removal of, 1839, 364; ON his appointment as governor of Iowa, 1SS8, 348. Ludlow, H. G., letter, 383. Ludlow, John W., change of itinerary, 1863, 637; letter, 637. Ludlow, Thomas W., 571; letters, 328, 656. Lumpkin, Wilson, 194. Lyman, Charles P., letter, 559. Lyman, Theodore, 111. Lynch, Da-itd, letters, 190, 465, 544. Lynch, William, letter, 525. Lynch, , Maj., 363. Lynchburg ReyvMican, 440. Lyndhurst, Lord, 48. Lynds, , Capt., 340. Lyon, J. M., letter, 688. Lytle, Robert T., 231, 233; letter, 232. M. McAfee, Wiluam, 268. Macalester, , 295. McAusTER, John, letter, 418. McAlpine, , 654. McArthur, Duncan, 19. Macaulay, P., letter, 342. McCall, a. J., letter, 250. McCalla, , letter, 456. McCalla, , relation to the Kentucky resolutions and Butler's nomination, 1S52, 626. McCants, J., letter, 388. Mccarty, Jonathan^ 206. Mccarty, Richard, 382; letter, 348. Mccarty, — — , duel with Gen. Mason, 33. McCerran, , Capt., 168. McChesney, Joseph, letter, 432. McClaey, Silas C, letter, 203. McClellan, Robert, 467; letters, 428, 429, 430, 439, 443, 444, 445, 468. McClellan, Robert ? 466. McCluee, George, letter, 401. McClure, John, letters, 290, 317, 342. McClure, , Gen., 41. McClure, , 68. Mccracken, John H., 464; letter, 463. McCuLLY, Alexander, letter, 347. McDowell, James, 489; Thomas on, 1844, 519. McDowell, , Dr., 630. McDuffie, Edward, Jackson on resolution of, 1833, 213. ) ; Fourth of July speech, letters, 115, 430. 633; biography of Van. letters, 632, 634, 640. McDuFnE, George, 2 (summary) 181,0, 401; Macedonian, 53. McElhiney, Thomas, Buren, 632, 633, 634; McElhiney, Thomas? 642. McHenry, John, letter, 315. MclNTYEE, Archibald, 34, 38, 211; letter, 212. MClNTYRE, , 32. McKay, James J., suggested for Speaker of the House, 184i, 444. McKean, Samuel, 192, 203, 230,231; letter, 336; senatorial CANDID.4.CY of (Bennett on, 183S), 210; Van Buren on, 1833, 206. McKean, Samuel 7 Jackson on the attack of, on Van Buren, 1833, 205; opposition to Van Buren,. 1843, 480; promised attack upon Van Buren^ 184S, 477. McKeen, Levi, letter, 588. McKenzie, Arthur L., 381. McKenzie, a. K., letter, 363. Mackenzie, William Lyon, 388, 3 and sentence, 375; Feey on, I840, TERS, 387, 389; memorlal, 381; feisonment, I840, 387; PARDON for (Keim on,. 1839), 385; plea for, 18Jfi, 389; political EFECT of Van Buren's refusal to pardon, 1840, 389; protest against his own imprisonment, 389; EELEASE asked, 18V>, 390; Seward's views on the pardon and treatment of, 1840, 388. McKeon, John, letter, 325. McKiM, Isaac, 134, 291; letters, 134, 270; on foreign trade, 134. Mcknight, Thomas, 356. McLain, , 432. I; DEFENStr- 387; LET- ON HIS m- 708 INDEX McLane, Allen, Jk., letters, 253, 495; personal history, 495. McLake, D., editorial, 669. McLane, Louis, 96, 99, 100, 101, 103, 108, 110, 113, 116, 118, 119, 130, 132, 134, 141, 147, 159, 239, 557; ADVICE on deposits (Jackson on, 18SS), 207; bank views: (Jackson on, 1831, ICS; James A. Hamil- ton on, 169); Blaie on, 18SS, 206; Cambee- LENG ON, 175; FORTHCOMING EEPOKTS, On bank and tariff (Cambreleng on, 18S^), 174; James Hamilton on, 18^9, 117; Hatne on, 1830, 141; DfQUiET (Cambreleng on), 139; Jackson on, 1833, 206; letters, 82, 100, 129, 135, 136, 148, 188, 213, 232; LETTER OF, 18S0 (Jackson on), 128; letter OF DTSTEUCTION to Tumei, 18SB, 189; mischievous agency (Dickersou on, 18SS), 197; OPINION, on deposits (Van Buren on), 208; PEE- sonal charm, 163; position (James Hamilton on, 18i8), 91; eesignation from the Cabinet, 18S4 (comment) 223; ,. satellites and Bank views (Cambreleng on, 1831) 170; spoken of lor secretary of state, 18SS, 634; success in negotia- tions, 18S0, 139, 140; suggested for the United States Supreme Bench, 226; Teeasukt report, 1831 (comment and criticism, 171, 180); Van Buren on, 93, 159; Van Buren's insieuctions to, 18S9, 116, 118 ? (James Hamilton, Jr., on, 119; James A. Hamilton on, 115, 116); Van Buren's NOTE on despatch of, 1830, 128; Van Buren's visit to, 18£9, 118; VETO FORM, 183. McLane, Louis 7 93, 101; report, approved, 198. McLaughlin, , opposed for register, 328. McLean, John: Claims to the Presidency dis- cussed, 183S, 207; conversations with, on po- litical topics (Blair on, 1849), 602; defeat as presidential candidate forecast, 231; IN rela- tion to the Ohio senatorship, 1849, 604; letter, 198; MEETING of followers of, 220; Methodist connection (CarroU on), 210; plans, 1843, 471; presidential candidacy, 1833, 206, 207; pro- gram of opposition to the Administration, 18B9, 127; strength of following, 1833, 206. McLean, John 7 78; Gilpin on, I844, 503. McLean, , Judge, 112. MacLeod, Henry, Sir, 349. McLeod, Wiluam a. 7 419, 421. McLeod case, legal opinions and authorities, 417. McLeware, John C, 444; letter, 364. McNaie, Matthew, 26. McNeil, , Missouri resolutions, Jan. 13, 1820, 30. Macomb, , 96. Macon, Nathaniel: Benton asks an anecdote concerning, 1851, 621; Blair on collecting the correspondence of, 184f, 572; Crawford on, 18S7, 86; HEALTH, 120; letters, 60, 135, 139, 199, 223, 254, 275, 302; URGED for Vice-President, 94. MacEae, John, letter, 663. . Macready, Wiluam Charles, 002. McRoberts, Samuel, letter, 398. McWhortee, Geoege H.: lettees, 215, 248, 255, 295, 296, 378, 416, 471, 533; on his appointment as collector, Oswego, 471, and confirmation by the Senate, I844, 633. Macy, E. H., letter, 305. Macy, ^- Capt., 16. Madison, James, 27,76,77,133; administeation criticized, 20; asked to allow the publication of the Madison-Tompkins correspondence, 40; Butler's notes on the Message of. May 24, 1813, 615; LETTERS, 13, 76, 77, 82, 86, 91, 131, 134, 228; memorandum, 127; ON commercial discrimi- nation, 131; on congressional powers, 65; ON internal improvements, 76, 77, 134; on the President's power to make recess appoint- ments, 127; on state powee to make banks, 316; on Virginia resolutions and nulUflcation, 131; PURCHASE of the papers of (Rives on), 267; report [1799f\ on powers of the Federal Govern- ment (Welles on), 620; Teist's account of a conversation with (Gilpin on), 648; Van Bu- een's attitude toward, 411; Van Bueen's notes on bank veto messages of, 65. The Madismian, 313, 320; attitude, IS4S, 468; Jackson's warning against, 1837, 312. Magee, H., 507. Magee, James, 357. Maguiee, Beenaed, letters, 406, 407. Mahmoud Chan, Sultan of Turkey, 154. Mail: contract, JSSS, 377; foreign (bid for carry- ing, I84I), 422; robbery of, 314; transporta- tion. Eastern (Kendall on troubles with, 1839), 379. Maine: Activity of the Calhoun party in, I84S, 473; appointments to office in, 1833, 213; Democ- racy In, 1842,4W; Democratic National Con- vention delegates from (Flagg on, 1844) 523; Democratic State Convention, I843, 473, 476 (nomination for governor, 1843, 476; resolutions favoring Van Buren's nomination, 473); effect ' of the Fall vote, fS.^, 502; elections: (.1830, lU; 18SS, 208; I84O, 413; 1842, 448; IS44, 502, 514; frauds, 433); failures to elect in tliree districts (Fairfield on, 1844), 502; Fairfield takes the ^tump, 1844, 540; Governor King's report upon, 18S3, 62; governorship, I84S, 463; in- terest in a special minister to England, 1839, 367; legislature (resolves, I840), 391; letters from (Wright on, I84S), 461; majority to be obtained, 1844, 502; political atmosphere, I844, 497; political conditions, 184S, 458, 459, 477; polit- ical leanings, 184£, 448; presidentlil politics, 1843, 475; REFUSAL of Georgian demand for the extradition of Philbrook and Killeran, 384; Tyler's and Calhoun's efforts to break up the old Democratic organization in, 1843, 467; Van Buren's strength in, 1843, 476, 481; Wood- bury's PLOTTINGS in, 184s, 473. Maison Rouge, Marquis de, 52. Maison Rouge case before the Supreme Court, 1848, 601. Majority rule, Jackson on, 1839, 384. Mallett, E. J., letter, 305. Mallory, James B.,257; letter, 256. Malloey, Rollin Caeolus, 46. Manchestee Chamber of Commerce, report, 1841, 425. "Mandamus case," 302. Manga de Clavo, 279. Manhattan Bank, 201. Mann, Abijah, 44. Mann, Abijah, jr., letters, 282, 418, 544. Mann, Alexander, letter, .397. Mann, James, letter, 235. "Manor" estpluence in the election of 1828, 94. INDEX 709 Maktjfactxtreks' bill, 88. Manufactceeks: panic, 1S40, 393; right to favor over other citizens questioned, 81. Manufactuees: Ingeksoll on, 1838, 355; dtsteuo- TIONS regarding, (King on, Ism), 41; English (depression of, 18S7), 304. Manotactueing committee resolution (Van Buren on efTeet of, at Albany, 18M), 86. Maquay and Pakenham, letter, 637. Mabch, Charles, letter, 657. Marct, William Leaened, 63, 93, 146, 175, 180, 193, 215, 234, 275, 276, 436, 473, 638, 644; APPOINT- MENT as Comptroller, 18SS, 57; Blaie on, tSBS, 635; BEEAKwiththe"Hunkers,"iW«, 625; roB THE Wae Depaetment (Polk on, 1846), 550, 651; LETTEES, 03, 64, 65, 73, 78, 80, 83, 87, 171, 176, 199, 249, 250, 297, 315, 327, 336, 337, 346, 360, 384, 385, 394, 395, 412, 413, 426, 428, 429, 430, 438, 451, 457, 474, 475, 485, 489, 506, 644, 647; MESSAGES: (annual: 18SS, comments, 196; 18S8, criticism, 254; special: ISSi, praise, 220; i8S8, on resumption, Flagg on, 342); ON HIS APPOINTMENT, 18^, 394; ON AN ARTICLE ofhisown, 647; on the commissioneeship, IS40, 395; on the peontiee, 1SS8, 334; on his mes- sage, 18S8, 336; ON Van Bueen's appeoval of correspondence, 1856, 644; eumoeed plan to nominate for vice-president with Houston, 18S}, 617; Theoop on, 277; Thboop's views on sup- porting, 18S8, 354; UEGED BY Niles to work for a place in Cass's Cabinet, lS4i, 451; Van Buren on, 93; S. T. Van Bueen on, 1841, 551; Van BDEEN 4.ND BCTLEE'S SUGGESTIONS tO, fOT the message, 18S6, 250; Weight on, 198, 438. MarIa Cristina, 285. Marine Corps, 256. Markley, Philip S., 126. Maemaduke, M. M., 421. Marquatte, , Van Buren's contract with, 436. Marr, James K., error for Marr, James W., q. v. Marr, James W., 340; letter, 351. Marsh, J. B., letter, 244. Marshall, Humphrey, 642. Marshall, John, 242; death, 244. Marshall, "Tom," 606. Maeshall, William L., 561; letter, 561. Mabtin? Mes. D., 116. Martin, George H., letter, 490. Martin, John, letter, 689. Martin (J. 1..), 336,337; as editor of the ITmon (Van Buren on, 18S8), 343; letters, 337, 338, 4.33, 481, 522; oefers to, I84S, 481; on the failure of his paper, 184S, 481 ; sells his paper to Calhoun's friends, Isp, 464. Martin, N. M., letter, 516. Martin, Mrs., .569,672,600,606,632; autographs FOE, 568; VISIT to the Blairs, 1860, 612. Maetling men, 20. Maryland: aeeangements suggested for Jack- son party in, 18S9, 99; cabinet representation, 18X9,99; ELECTIONS (Mi9, 124; 1841,433); non- election by Republican electors, 1836, 270; po- litical conditions: (.1837, 299; I84O, 408); PO- UTiCAL opinion, 1843, 456; political outlook, me, 267; EEFOEM SPIEIT, 1836, 270; Repub- lican DEFEAT, 1840, 411; Van Bueen's views on conditions in, 1837, 310. Mason, Chables, letter, 249. Mason, Edwabd R., letter, 368. Mason, James Murray, Blair and Kemble on the capture of, 1861, 662. Mason, John, Jr., 330. Mason, John T., 493. Mason, John Young, 612; in relation to con- ditions in Virginia (Wright on, 1847), 567; in- dorsed for Barbour's successor on the Supreme Bench, 1841, 423; letter, 317; minister to France, 18S4, 638; Polk's statement on reten- tion of, as Secretary of the Navy, I84S, 550; Weight's views on the appointment of, as Secre- tary of the Navy, I844, 506. Mason, Stevens T., letter, 481. Mason, , Dr., 628. Mason, , Gen., duel with McCarty,'33. Masons, offense at Cass in Ohio, 1843, 459. "Mass meeting in Carroll County," 487. Massachusetts: Abolitionist address to, 184£, 449; appointments to ofBcc in, 1833, 213; at- titude on the Missouri question, 39; atti- tude TOWAED THE WAE OF 1812, 21 (Butler OH proceedings on, 615; Senate resolutions, June IB, 1813, 21; Butler on the resolutions, 616); bal- ance of parties, 184S, 461; campaign, 1842, 449; Democeatic organization in, 1835, 236! Democratic State Convention, I84S, 480; Democratic success: (.I842, 451; 184s, 456); elections: (i«S7, 317, 324; /8S8, 356; /S^,413); EXECUTIVE patronage, 184S, 480; GOVEENOE- smp, 18SB, 64; hope fob, I842, 448; interest in the special minister to England, 18S9, 367; Legislature: (Democratic members, 284, 287, 421, 424; Convention of Democratic representa- tives, 1837, 282; Legislative Convention, I84S, resolutions for, 468; Executive Committee of the Democratic Representatives on banks, etc., 299; resolutions on Van Buren, I84I, 421, transmitted, 421; Democratic- Republican members, letter, 236; meeting. May 28, 1813, 21; reception committee for the Bunker Hill celebration, 18B7, 648); many Democrats of ready for a Northern movement, I848, 583; many Whigs of, ready for a Northern movement, I84S, 683; Ninth Congressional District: (Free- soU mass convention, I848), 599, 600; oppoe- TUNITY to swing into line, 18S7, 329; political conditions: (Bancroft on, 1835, 233; I84S, 480); political soundness, 18S3, 204; sentiments in favor of the annexation of Texas (Bancroft on, 1844), 513; State peess, 476, 480; Wood- bury's ELECTIONEEBING for Tyler and Calhoun, I843, 480 (Van Buren Democratic countermoves, 480). Massachusetts Anti-slaveby Sooety, 335. "Masteb Charles," 123. Matanzas, death of consul at, 364. "Matchless sanative," Jackson on, 373. Maumee Valley, inhabitants, celebration of the completion of the Wabash and Erie Canal, I84S, 470. Maury, James, 107. Maury, Matthew Fontaine, Blair on a report of, in relation to Southern expansion, 1850, 613. Mauey County, Tenn., 441. Maxcy, Viegil, McLane on, 1830, 135. Maxwell, H., 43. 710 INDEX Matell, , 49. Matnasd, E. a., letter, 572. Mayo, , 175. Mayo, , De., Jackson on letter and situation of, 18S8, 3S1. Maysville {Ky.) Eagle, extra, ISp, 575. Maysvd.le Eoad, veto of biU for, 133, 134, 135, 141. Meacham, Thomas S.,2S3. Mead, Gaekiel, letter, 81. Mead, George W., letter, 512. Mebane, a. W., 397. Mechanics and Faemees Bank, Albany? 30. Mechanics and Woekingmen of New Yoek, Fourth of July celebration, 18^S, 475. MECKLENBmtG, 246. Medaey, Samuel, 561, 599; Blair on, 634; can- vass of votes by, ISU (comment), 528, 529; fac- tion opposed to Allen's, 18B2, 632; lettees, 295, 404, 448, 467, 487, 544, 556, 560, 578, 582, 633; . ON ms OWN political activity, his friends' ambition for him, etc., 18SH, 633; Van Bueen's estimate of (Blair on, 18SS), 634. Medical students, preparation, 656. Meigs, Henet, asked to secure post-office clianges, 41; letters, 41, 43, 44, 45. Meigs, Retuen Jonathan, 41,44,45,46,49; cor- respondence on the Albany postmastershlp, 182B, 49, 50. Meigs, , 199. Melville, Gansevooet, 605, 532; letters, 504, 531. Memphis, Tenn.: Jackson's advice on Van Buren's stop at, 18ji2, 440; railway convention, 18iS, 605, 607. Mensch, Feedeeick Augustus, letter, 128. Mercantile, 223. Meecantile Convention, Augusta, Ga., 18S8, 343. Meecantile inteeests in New York, attitude toward Treasury order, 282. Meecantile Libeaey Association op New Yoek, annual report, 1889, 365. Mekchandise, foreign, exports and imports, 1836, 330. Meeceants: New Yoek: (distress committee, 18Si, 215; mm, 290, 291, 292; movement, 291, 292); Philadelphia (meeting, 18S7,) 294. Merchants Bank, New Yoek, 43, 44. Meseeole, Beenaed G., 557; letter, 557. Mess aeeangements in Washington, 78. Metallic cueeency, see: Currency. Metcalf, Ralph, 304. Metcalfe, J. E., letter, 399. Methodist political intluence, 18SS, 207, 210. Metteenich (Clemens Wenzel), Prince, 353. Mexia, Josfi Antonio, 130. Mexican affaies: (i«»7,278; 18iO,il6); "bus- iness," 1838, ,352; CLAIMS Commission, 603 (work of, 18^2, 438); question (status, 18i8), 560, 561; wx-s,,-1846-18JiB, 562 (Blair on, ISie, 660; Blair and Benton's scheme for the conduct of, ISJiS, 566, 567, 668; Calhoun's embarrassment at the outbreak of, 563; Clay's Lexington reso- lutions, i847, 675; comment, 662, 664, 565, 566, 567, 668, 669, 570, 671, 572, 577, 578; DLx on his speech on, Jan. », 18/^, 678; finances, 18^.7, 577; peace negotiations: ,1847: Blair on, B7li; 18^8, 579; requisition for troops, 181,8, 662, 563; Van Buren on, 564, 570). Mexico, 329; annexation of, and slavery exten- sion, the great issues, 18^8, 678; boundaky, 243; celebeation of independence, 18S9, 380; claim against (Jackson on, 1SS7), 294; conditions, 1830, 130; DisAPPEOVAL OF WAR with, 18U, 618; DISPUTE with France (Van Buren's offer of mediation, 1839f), 366; FUTUEE (Poinsett on, ISlfi), 679; NEED OF a commissioner in, 18^7, 569; RELATIONS WITH SPAIN, 1830, 129; RELA- TIONS WITH Texas, 378 (armistice, 511); eela- TIONS WITH the UNITED STATES, 120, 121, 124, 130, 306, 347, 362, 409, 560; EUMOES FROM (Abraham Van Buren on, 18^7), 569; Spanish expedition against, 129; territory: (Jackson's negotia- tions to secure, 640; Webster's, 508, 511; Polk's proposal to organize acquisitions, 577); topog- raphy, resources, etc., IS^B, 563; Treasury STATEMENT, 1830, 130; TROUBLES of the United States with, 1846, 562; Weight's views on a treaty with, 18U, 610. Miami Canal, Ohio, 419. Micbelet, Jules, Roman Sepublio, 577. Michigan, 276; activity of Cass and Calhoun partisans, 1843, 474 (Calhoun meeting, 464); AO- TTPITY OF the CASS AND TAYLOR PABTTES, 1843, 590; BOUNDARY DISPUTE with Ohio, 238, 239; (Andrews's order on, 245; Jackson on, 238, 239); CITIZENS (alleged violations of neutrality in Can- ada, 1839), 375; conditions, 1837, 305; Demo- cratic National Convention delegate.s, 1844: (choice, 1843, 479; for Cass, 525); Democratic mass meeting at Marshall, Mich., I844 (Van Buren on), 540; Democratic State Conven- tions: (1843: for nominating congressmen, 464; nominations for State officers, 479; I844: vote, 496); FOB Van Buren, I844, 524; Legisla- ture (record, I843), 464; nomination of Cal- houn, 1843, 463; poutical conditions, 184S, 479; relative strength of presidential candidates, 1843, 479; Van Bueen's strength, IS4S, 476. Michigan Histoeical Society, letter, 340. MmDLE DiSTEiCT, N. Y., 33; senatorial nomination, 1816, 30. MmDLE States, Tyler's and Calhoun's efforts to break up the old Democratic organization in, 1843, 467. Middleton, a., 277, 327. - MmDLETON, Fanny, 121. Middleton, Heney, 123, 129, 131. Middleton, , Mes., 121. Midshipmen, promotion of, 29. Migeation, i«Sf, 244; into new acquisitions: (Van Buren questioned on, IS47, 576; answer, 577). Miguel, Don, op Portugal, 121, 124, 128. Milan deceees, 60. Militia, 321; Hoffman on, ISSS, 192; Poinsett's plan for organizing, 402 (Garland and others, pamphlet on, I840, 396; Van Buren on, 404). Milledgeville, Ga., 398. MiLLEE, Andrew, letter, 380. Miller, Cornelius, 18; letter, 17. Miller, Henry, letter, 419. Miller, Heney G., 630. Millee, Jonas, 18. Miller, Stephen, 17, 21; broadside, 68. Miller, Theodore, letter, 657. Mills, Robert, 286; letter, 283. INDEX 711 Mills, Willlam J., 286. MiLLsoN, John, 343. MmiSTESs AND CONSULS, President's power to ap- point in recess of Congress, 127. MnJNEBAGO Land .Co., N. Y., 267. Minor, Wiluam G., 286, 465. Mint: New Orleans brancli, 393; Philadelphia branch (appointment to, IStjO), 403. Mississippi: appointments in (Claiborne on, 1838), 354; bankkuptcy (Jaclcson on, 1837), 294; Calhoun's prospects, 18iS, 486; conditions (Van Buren on, 1837), 310; currency question, Isp, 476; Democratic National Convention dele- gates (Wright on, 1844), 520; Democratic State Conventions: (Republican, 1834, 233, nominates Benton for vice-president, 331; Dem- ocratic, 184$: nominations, 476; 1844: indorses Van Buien, 507; 18SS, 625); elections: (1838, 271; 184S, 485, 488); peeling among Cass's friends on the Utica nomination, 1848, 590; fi- nancial CONDITIONS, 1841, 421; for Benton as vice-president, 1834, 229; INTEKE3T in the an- nexation of Texas, 1844, 511; obscuring of na- tional by local issues, I84S, 476; political con- ditions: (ISSS, 245; 1836, 254); POLITICAL OB- STACLES in (Claiborne on, 1844), 532; prosper- ity, 184S, 476; senatorial election, 1834, 229; support of Jackson's Administration, 1834, 229; Van Buren's apprehension about, 1838, 272. Mississippi, north, plans for a Democratic paper in, 1843, 469. Mississippi River, boats from New Orleans, 184^, 439. Mississippi Valley, projected railroad connecting with the Pacific, 1^49, 605. The Mississippian, Jackson, Miss., 697; correspond- ence, 598. Missouri: Action on the presidential question, 18S2, 56; APPOINTMENTS, 1853, 636; Benton's conduct and chances (n, 18S6, 646, 647; Ben- ton's DEFEAT, 1864, 638; Benton's fight in (184a, 606, 608, 609, 610; 18B2, 628); Benton's PLANS for saving, 1861, 620; Benton's pbos- SPECTs: (1849, 611; 1850, 614, 615; 1852, 628); Benton's fate (Blair on, 1852), 629; F. P. Blair, jr.'s., election to the Legislature, 1854, 638; F. P. Blair, jr.'s., military activity in, 1881, and New York aid to equip his regiments, 661; Calhoun-Johnson activity in, 184£-S, 464. COMPROMISE, 674 (Butler on the effect of the re- peal of, 1854, 639; Van Buren questioned on, 1847, 576; answer, 577); delegation in Congress (Martin Van Buren, Jr., on, I84S), 580; Demo- cratic State Conventions: (1844, 513; 18BS: Benton's dissatisfaction with, 627; Montgomery Blair's account of, 627; pro-Cass movement, 627); Democratic (Republican) majority in, 1832, 193; Democratic (Republican) success, 1836, 269, 270; elections, 1852, 628; factions, 1843, 486; General Assembly: (I84O; address, 422; 184£: Van Buren's letter to, cited, 446; Demo- cratic members' letter, 421; Democratic mem- bers' proceedings sent to Van Buren, 1842, 437; Van Buren on the action of the Democratic mem- bers in, 184s, 455; I84S, 453; Hudson's course in, 485; 184S: predicted instructions against the Wil- mot Proviso, 602; Marcy suggested as a candi- date to check the Cass movement in, 1861, 617; New England Republicanism in, 1828, 97; political conditions: (1831, 152; 1837, 300; 1848, 690; 1849, 605); poutical fight, 1853, 635; prospect of admission of (Thompson on, 1820), 46; question, 38, 236 (discussion in Congress, 37, 39; in the New York Legislature, 1820, 39; King on, 39; New York and Albany meetings on, 1819-20, 36, 666; VanBureuquestionedon, iOT*, 253); ques- tion as to Van Buren electoral ticket, I848, 695; senatokship, 1853, 635; 2 per cent fund to Sept. SO, 1839, 389; Van Buren the real choice of the Democracy of, 184S, 486. ifiaso uri Intelligencer and Boon's Lick A dvertiser, 207. Mitchell, Nathaniel, 232. Mobile, Ala., 163; newspapers, I844, 498. Mobile (Ala.) Begister, editorial, 482. Mohammed Hamed, Eeis effendi, 154. Money: Influence in elections, 189, 356, 367; market: (effect of continued war upon, 570; foreign, 1837, 301; in England, 1837, 316; queries on the state of, 18S7, 310; stringency, 1837, 282, 283; Van Buren on, ffflr, 284, 290; Woodbury on, 1839, 379; Woodbury's views on prospects of, 1839, 381); power: (1838, 340; Jackson on the defeat of, 1838, 340; Flagg on the Influence of, 1838, 3.55); public; (deposit of, 296, 331, 30S; keeping and disbursing, 295, 300, 311, 312, 328, 360, 386, dis- tinct government agencies for, 297, 300, 308; re- ceipts on Indemnities: Woodbury on, 1838, 360; Senate bill for security of (Gouge on, 1839), 388. Monopoly, 217, 233, 235, 263, 264; corporate, 334. Monroe, Abijaii, letter, 299. Monroe, A. G., letter, 697. Monroe, James, 13, 31, 49, 68, 69, 60, 159, 263; ap- proval of New York classification bill, 24; Cumberland ROAD veto (VanBurenon,/S«), 65; FOB President: (iW«, 27, 28; 1820, i2); inten- tion to offer Van Buren an army appointment, 27; letter, 50; loss of trade privileges, 139; "Mon- roe's Republicans" overthrown, IS24, 71; OFFERS the Secretaryship of the Navy to Smith Thompson, 31; on the New York collector- ship, 31; Republican policy in reference to, 1822, 61. Monroe County, N. Y., 686. Monroe doctrine, 329. montanye, , 12. Monterey, battle of, 1846, 565. Montgomery, George Washington, 147. Montgomery County, Pa., 228. Monticello, 622. Montreal (Canada) Transcript, 440; editorial, 440. MooERS, Benjamin, "Bucktail" address favoring for lieutenant-governor, 40. Moore, Ely, 343. Moore, E., 373, 374. Moore, Gabriel, 182; letters, 182. Moore, George W., 274; letter, 273. MooEE, G. C, 397. Moore, Thomas, impressions of Van Buren, 181 . Moore, Thomas Patrick, 110, 114, 123, 125, 127, 206, 462; ACTION in forcing Butler to extremities (Blair on, 1852), 626; letters, 86, 107, 112, 267, 469, 483; letter on Butler's nomination, 1852, cited, 626; WISHES for Colombia mission, 1829, 102 (ap- pointment, 104). 712 INDEX MooEE, Mrs. Thomas Patkick, 107. MOKELL, George, 143; letter, 254. MORELL, , 146. Morgan, C. S., letters, 237, 2S3. Morgan, Ed-win D., 645; letter, 645. Morgan, John J., 356. Morgan, John Tyler, 232. Morgan, Thomas J., S35; letter, 533. Morgan, AVh-liam, 95; abduction: (influence in election of ms, 95, Van Buren on, 83, 85). Mormons, 381; Federal investigation of the ex- pulsion of tlie Mormons from Missouri sought, 1839, 372; (petition lor redress of grievances from persecution 1SS9, 383); influence on defeat, iSiO, 416; NEUTRALITY in Illinois, ISU, 501; Van Buren advised against hostility to claims of, 18g), 392; VOTE in Illinois (Walters on, ISU), 498. Morning Courier and New York Enquirer, edito- rial, 199. Morning Herald, New York, 110. Morning Post, Pittsburg, 493. MOKPETH, Lord, 435. MORRELL, , 18. MORRIS, F., letter, 304. Morris, GotrvEENEUE, anecdote of, 647, 648. Morris, Robert H., 360, 424; letter, 423. Morris, Thomas, 270. Morris Canal Bank, 249. Morrow, John S., letter, 309. Morrow and Smith, 363; letter, 3B3. Morton, J., 106. Morton, Marcus, 505, 577; Democratic cele- bration of the election of, as governor, 184S, 457; letters, 416, 587, 588; refuses nomination as vice-president, ISiS, 687. MosELEY, Myer, letter, 173. Mount Clemens, Mich., Democratic meeting, 18/,S, 493. "Mount Sterling speech" (Livingston on, 182!)), 122. Mount Vernon: Condition, 1849, 610; A hunt at, 1849, 610. MouTON, Alexandre, 276. MouTON, Alexandre? 242. MuDGE, Benjamin Franklin, 388. MuENCH, Charles F., 361; warrant for arrest of, ms, 359. Muhlenburg, Henry Augustus, 236, 237, 238, 272, 291, 292, 321; ALLEGED proffer of a cabinet position to, ISP, MIS; arrival in Vienna, iaS8, 353; INFLUENCE against Van Buren in Berks County, Pa., ISU, 524; letters, 339, 353, 385; NOMINATION for govemor of Pennsylvania, ISU, 500; ON HIS RECALL, 18S9, 386; SUGGESTED for the Cabinet, 1837, 279. MuiR, , Gen., 123. MUMFORD, John J., letters, 330, 357, 381, 383; misrepresentation as to Dallas (Gilpin, on 18U), 542. El Mundo, Madrid, 280. MUNDY, E., letter, 462. Munn? , Lieut., 248. MuNRO, , 44. MURFREESBORO, TENN., poSt-OfflCB, 416. Murphy, Edward, letter, 332. Murphy, John L., 473. Murphy, , Jackson on a letter of, 18SS, 340. Murray, James, Taney on appointment of, as In- dian commissioner, 285. Murray, James B., 648. Murray, James L., 386. MURTEN? John, 242. Muskingum, Ohio, Democratic meeting, 184S, 487. Mutual Loan Co., plan for, 342. Myee, a., 654. Myers, M. W., 591. N. Nabers, Z. L., 697, 598; letter, 597. Naples: Affairs of, 18^0, 402; King and Queen of (visit to Spain, 1830), 127. Napoleon I, 402; decree, July «, 1810, 16, 113. Nashville, Tenn., 441; celebration, 1839, 381; Democratic meeting, 1840, 387; meeting, 1834 (Jackson on), 225; Republican Committee, ms, 93. Nashvitte Union, 434, 435, 439, 441, 520; clipping, 637; editor foe (Jackson on, 1SS9), 365; EDI- T0RLS.L, 547; Jackson on, 1837, 300. Nathan, N., letter, 237. National and Jackson Democratic Association Committee, pamphlet, I848, 596. National debt: Cambreleng on, 18^9, 122; Mo- Lane on, 135; Van Buren on, 1SS2, 177. National Era, 591, 692. National Executive Committee of the Indus- trial Congress, at Philadelphia, 592. National Institute, ISU, 51". National Intelligencer, 81, 602; Butler on an article in, June H, 1813, on Webster's speech and resolu- tions, June 10, 616. National Journal, 662. National Laborer, 298; extra, 296. National Reform Business Committee, 596. National Reformers, 695; views on land, labor, and slavery reform, I848, 596. National Republican, 115. Nationals (as a party, 1SS2), 189. Native Ameeican Mutual Peotective Associa- tion, of New York, 256, 259. Native American PAETY, 35^,543; vote in New York, I843, 486. Natuealization law: Van Buren questioned on, 1836, 255; laws of the United States ( Vail's notes on), 179. Naval apprentice system, 385; ueutenants, rank of, 335, 336; policy (Rives on Jackson's ex- pressions on, 1830), 138. Navigation privileges (Cambreleng on), 141. Navy, Agency, American: 335; Boaed (Van Buren on the proposed abolition of, 1832), 177; CHAEACTEE in Europe, 183S, 188; commission- ers, 29, 392; Department: (approval of ap- pointment to, 1838, 345; Nicolson on secretaries for, I84I, 431); legislation, ISll, 46; misman- agement (IngersoU on, 1839), 376; New York Senate report on ( Mar. 17, 181S), 20; peomo- TiONS,-29; eeorganization of (Slidell on, 1836), 263; TRIALS (negro witnesses in), 405, 406; WAGES, ISSS, 188; TAEDs: (New York: removal discussed, 101; Paulding on work in, 1839, 381; working hours, IS40, 392). Nayson, Jonathan, letter, 284. INDEX 713 Neale, Cheistopheb, letters, 251, 361, 430. Neckab, see: Barker, Jacob. Need, William, 578; letter, 577. Negko and white supremacy, I844, 508; emanci- pation (the British Administration attitude toward, 18S8), 342; insukeection (appielieiision of, IS40), 407. Negroes: Free: (passports for, 606, 608; pro- posed bill tor tbe protection of, 616); legality of the testimony of, against white men, 406; as witnesses in Navy trials, 405, 406. {See also: Amistad: see also: freedmen; see also: slavery; " see also: slaves.) Nelson, John, 510, 656; letter, 99. Nelson, Samuel, 146. Neeo (identity of. Convention, I844), 630. Netherlands; budget, 18S1, 166; conditions: (.1830, 139, 144; 1839, 379); situation and influ- ence of the English in, 18SI, 145, 146; United States representation in, 128. Neutral vessels, French seizures of, 16, 113. Neutrality, alleged violations of, by citizens of Michigan in Canada, 1839, 375. New Bedford, Mass., 213. New Brunswick, 166, 167. New England: Butler's prospects in, I8BB, 625; character of the people of, 335; claims to Cabi- net representation (Van Buren on, 18^5), 548; Foster's political labors in, 326; political con- ditions, I8S4, 72; POUTICAL effect of the Jack- son-Calhoun correspondence in, 1831, 150; POLITI- CAL FEELING, 183S, 249; POLITICAL INTRIGUES in, I84S, 447; RELATIVE Strength of Calhoun and Van Buren, I84S, 473. New Era, New York, 329, 440; editorial, 440; Rudd on, 346. New Hampshibe: Burns' and Welles's forecast of the presidential nomination of 18S1, 623; Cal- houn men's intrigues in, I84S, 467; conditions of the Free-soil movement, I848, 596; Demo- cratic National Convention delegates, J84i (comment), 523, 527; Democratic State Con- vention, I84S, 472; EFFECT of movements at Washington on Democratic prospects in, 18U, 521; elections, 1844, 507; electoral ticket, 1836, 271; Legislature (instructions on the Bank of the United States), 304; poutical conditions, ISSS, 91; political outlook, I84S, 467; Wood- bury's PLOTTINGS in, 1843, 473. New Haven Harbor, 436. New Jersey: Controversy with New York, 183e, 190; elections, 1838, 353; judgeship, I84O, 399, 401 (Dickerson's acceptance, I84O, 402); POLITICAL conditions (18S7, 85; 18B8, 91, 18S7, 286, 1840, 399, 407); political prospects, 1817, 85; SHARE of surplus revenue fund, 1838, 275; victories in (Van Buren on, 18S4), 229; Whig victory,' i«^, 413. New Jersey Eagle— extra, 351. New London, Conn., 414. New Mexico, demoralization, 1847, 572. New Netherlands, 621. New Orleans, 152; Battle op (anniversary celebration, 233; celebration in the Northern Liberties, Philadelphia, 184S, 491; Van Buren's comment, 493; New York resolutions on, Feb. SO, 1815, 26; Tammany celebration, 18BS, 632, Van Buren on, 634; Tammany celebration, 1858: Van Buren's comment, 650); Democrats (in favor of Texas annexation, 1844), 515; elec- tions, 1844, 510; meeting noted, 1837, 330; Mississippi River boats from, I84S, 439; post- office DEFALCATION (Van Buren on, 1839), 377; post-office receipts (Kendall on, 1SS9), 377; PROJECT for telegraphic connection of, with New York, 288; proposed demonstration, I842, In honor of Van Buren, 440; PUBUc printing at, 122. New Orleans Bee, 243, 315. New Orleans Commercial Bulletin, 519; editorial, 243. New Orleans Creole, 123. New York (State), 422; activity of "political enemies" in (Davies on, 1836), 262; Albany election address (Flagg on, 1837), 320; ad- dress to citizens of (Jackson on, 1838), 334; amalgamation State ticket nominated at Utica, June, 1848, 597; Assembly, 370 (action on the debt-restricting resolutions, 1844, 507; attitude on change in the electoral law, 18$S, 63; commit- tee report on Oswego County petition, 221; elec- tions to, 1837, 3i7; McNeil's resolutions on Mis- souri, Jan. IS, 1820, 36; resolutions approving the action of the President and Congress on the north- eastern boundary, 1839, 369, transmitted to Van Buren, 370, acknowledged, 370; resolutions on the Navy, Mar. g, 1813, 20; resolutions on Van Buren's appointment to Jackson's cabinet, 103; transmitted, 103; answered, 104; character of: Throop on, 1830, 145); attitude toward the War of 181B, 23, 24, 26; bank convention, 1837, 325-fi; State bank directors' influence on elections, 28; bank law: (actuation in, 254; gen- eral law, 1838, 343); bank system, 102; Cal- houn's following, 184S, 480; center of aboli- tion agitation, 1835, 247; classification law, 24; Clay's chances in, 1843, as aflected by the abolition feeling, 487; comptroller: (comment on a circular of, 1831, 145; receipt to Van Buren, 104); Constitutional Conventions: il8M, 20, 44, 45, 46, 47, 265, 520; I846: 559, 560, 662, 563); CONTRASTED With South Carolina, 184i, 6411 controversy with New Jersey, 1832, 190; CONTROVERSY WITH VIRGINIA, 1842, 439 (influence on Van Buren's strength in Virginia, 184S, 464); CONTRIBUTION toward equipping F. P. Blair, Jr.'s, Missouri regiments, 1861, 661; course, 1832 (Van Biuren on), 194; convention (proposed), at Albany on State measures, 184B, 556, Van Buren's comment, 556; Court of Errors, 17; CREDIT (Flagg on, 1837), 288; defense by Sam- uel Young (Baltimore Convention, 1844), 530; DELEGATION IN CONGRESS, 216 (action On Clinton's death, 88; in relation to the presidency, 1816, 28; letter, 330); Democracy: (Blair on, in relation to John Van Buren and the next presidential nomination, 1850, 614; position, 1837, 323; Van Buren questioned on the position and duty of, 1848, 686); Democratic Convention delega- TioNfrom, 1844, 523, 524, 626, 527, 528, 529; Dem- ocratic-Republican State address, 1834, 225; Democratic State Central Committee, 1851, 618; Democratic (Democratic-Republican) State Conventions: (Utica, Sept. 24, 1824, 68; 714 INDEX 18SS, 205; iS40: John Van Buren on, 393; Syra- cuse, 184$: 472, 474, 477, 479, 480, Jackson on, 481, Wright on, 482, Southern feeling on tariff resolu- tions, 491; Herkimer, 1847, 574; John Van Buren on the resolutions of, 575; May, 1848, proposed, 584; Utioa, June, 1848, 685, 586; all parties' hopes centered in 586; Blair's suggestions on a program for, 586; comments and suggestions, 587, 588, 689, 590, 591, 592, 593, 594, 595, 597, 609; Flagg on an independent nomination by, 587; Jan., 1849, pro- posed for forward Free-soil movement, 601; Rome, /S^9,608,609; iM2,618; SyTacuse,/a55.- Blaironthe resolutions of, 641; Syracuse, 1856, 643; Atlas article on, 642, voice of the Radical Democra.cy on, 643; ISSSt "Softs", 643; 1860, 667); Demo- cratic defeats: (18S7, 321-327; 1840, 414; I847, 578); Democratic (Republican) electors - (address, I84I), 423; Democratic Genekal Committee (meeting in New York, I848, 583, 584) ; Democratic State mass meeting, 1847: (Van Buren against, 574, Flagg on, 574) ; Democratic State officers (Hammond on the action of, 1844) 510; Democratic State organization: (18S8f, 362, 1840,3S9,4QB); Democratic State ticket, • . I848 (Dix on), 698; Democratic victories: (,18S9, 373; 184^, 461; I844, 644); Democrats: . (proceedingsacknowledged, iS^O, 391; Jackson on the union of, 1844, S42); differences among Republicans, 18B3, 63; Dix's forecast of suc- cess in, I84O, 386; elections: ( May, 1816, 28; 18S1, 46; ms, 63; ISU, 69, 71; 1825, 74; me, : 78; )S«7, 85; ms, 88, 93, 94-97; 1830, 141, 143; MS2, 189, 191, 192; 1834, 229, i30; 1836, Sl^, 1837, 320,322,327,328; i«SS, 341,342,366-357, 361; 1839, 371, 382, 383; I84O, 392, 413-415; I84I, 434; 184S, 448,449,454; i«^3, 486, 487; 184^520,544; 1846, 602, 664-566; I847, 575, 578; I848, 699; 18S0, 615; ISSi, 639; ISeS, 641, 643); electoral college: Meeting, (Van Buren on, 1801), 661; electoral law: (,1828, 91; 1829, 102, 112); electoral vote, 1824, 71; electors committed for Cal- hoim, 1828, 95; feeldtg on the removal of de- posits, etc., 18S3, 201; peeling on Van Bcren's REJECTION, 1832, 179; finances (Van Buren on, I84S), 461; for Van Buren, 184S, 480; Gov- ernment DEPOSITS io (Croswell on, 1838), 364; governorship: (1820, 40; 1822, 52-54; 1824, 65, 66,70; 1828,90; 1836, 2&1; 1844,523,533); hopes for party harmony, 1843, 479; .in relation to the presidency (,1816, 28; 1822, 66; 1823, 60; 1824, 64, 66, 66; 1834, 232); INFLUENCE IN FOLK'S SUC- CESS, 1844, 544; INFLUENCE OF LEGISLATION Of , in the United States (Van Buren on, 1839), 364; in- fluence of the Bough Hewer on the political opinion of, I84O, 392; influences tending to Democratic party disunion and harmony in, 1843, 482; INQUIRY as to the New York system of in- corporating religious societies, I847, 571; inter- est in Federal internal improvement policy, 73; INTERNAL IMPROVEMENTS in (Dlx ou, 1838; 336; Van Buren on, 1842, 451); "issue," 1848, 586; . Jackson's majority in, 1828, 96; judicial ap- .POINTMENTS (Root On, 1823), 66; judiciary SYSTEM (Van Buren asked for report on, I84S), 476; "Junta," iS», 42; Legislature: (Fran- , cis Cooper's admission to, 401; 1813-1819, Van Buren's notes on proceedings in, 656; 1813: cau- cus, 20; I8I4: caucus, 22, extra session, 23; 1815: joint resolutions, Feb. 20, 1815, on the victory at New Orleans, 26; 1820: "Bucktail" members' address, 40, House and Senate reports at short sassion, 41; 1821: caucus, 562; 1822: caucus, 60, 52; interpretation of the constitution on the ses- sion, 56; 1823: caucus, 57, 60; 1824: caucus, 64, 66, 68; 1826: caucus, 75; 1828: caucus, 87; per- sonnel, 89; tariff instructions, 87; 1831: Butler on an address to, 166; 1832: Democratic-Repub- lican members' resolutions, 173, Van Buren's reply, 180; 1832: Committee on Federal relations, 198; Jackson's wish for anti-NuUiflcation action by, 197; tariff action, 198; utterances on South Carolina criticized, 199; 18S8: comments on action of, 261, 262; 18S7: Flagg on Whig majority in, and preparation for, 276; Wright on, 294; I84O: record, 397; I84I: adjournment, 427; caucus. Democratic members' address, 427; 184$: caucus, 439; Van Buren on the duty of, in regard to the Virginia-New York controversy, 439; 1843: cau- cus. Democratic members' resolutions, 465, 538; Gilpin on, 466, Van Buren congratulated on the action of Democratic members, 467; situation, 638; speakership, 489; I844: caucus, 510, 515, 518; contest over the speakership, 547; proposed reso- lution of instruction against the Federal assump- tion of state debts, 546; I84S: caucus, 647; IS46, caucus, 562; 1848: caucus,«ddress,580; comment, 681, 682, 683); MEAstTKES adopted, 1837, 291; Mechanics' Convention on the State's Prison monopoly, I84I, 432; money conditions in, 1837, 281; movement, 1848, 589, 590, 692; Na- tional American party vote, 1843, 486; navi- gable waters in, 185; necessary to Democratic victory, I840, 414; nomination for President? (Van Buren on, 1828), 96; nomination for sena- ATOE, Oct. 13, 1846, 664; nominations fob State officers, 1823, 66; party disunion, 1849, 606; PARTY SCHISMS- healing, 1822, 56; party union in, and Ritchie's views (Blair on, I849), 609; patronage promised for, 1845, 552; poLrriCAL . conditions: (.1822, 52; 1824, 70, 71; 1825, 73; f«M, 78, 79, 80; iS»,83; J8«8, 89, 91, 92, 93; 1829, 119; 1830,140,142; 1832,193; 1837,320,322; 1838, 342, 349; 18S9, 364, 385; I84O, 394, 397, 400, 401, 412; 184$, iiS; 1843,4:68; J844, 600, 619, 522; 1849, e07; .1853, 638; 1855, 642); political difficulties, 1837,297; POLITICAL FORECAST: (18^0,408; 1846, 564); POLITICAL IMPORTANCE, 193, 542, 583; po- litical MEASURES, 1837, 320; political news from counties, 1832, 188; political problem, I842, 439; POLITICAL prospects: (1832, 187; 1858, 353; I84O, 393); political sentiment in (John Van Buren on, 1837), 318; political tan- gles (Marcy on, 1828), 78; "Politics of the past" (Bryan on; 1838), 337; pbesidentlal ac- tion awaited by Indiana, I848, 685; presiden- TliL elections: (I824, 68, 69, 71; 1832, 191); presidentlal vote discussed, IS48, 581; pros- pects for Republican victory, 1838, 353; Rad- ical Democracy: (Chase on the need of decisive action by, against reactionary tendency, 1852, 628; ou the State Convention at Syracuse, 1856, 643); "REDEMPTION" (Van Buren ou, 18S9), 377; re- generation, 18S8, 343; representation in the Cabinet, I844-I845, 647, 648, 549, 560; Repub- - LicAN ADDRESS, 1828 (Van Buren on), 91; Re- publicanism in, 1832, 193; Republicans IN0BX 715 (Blair's letter to, 1856), 645; Eevised Code, re- quested, 168; EUMOEED CAUCUS to dictate Gov- ernor Yates's policy, 55; SCHOOL law, 18S9 (Spencer's power through, ISijO), 401; Secre- tary or State (nomination, 1S4S), 609; Secre- taryship or State (Wright on, ISiB), 648; Seiz- ure cases (trial in the United States District Court), 454; Senate: {I81S: Conmiittee report on the Navy, Mar. 17, 181S, 20; ISli: Answer to the Governor's speech, Jan., 1814, 22; Classiflca- tion bill, 1814, indorsement, 26; Missouri resolu- tions, Nov. 15, ISBO, 36; Hammond's suggestion for a reunion of the survivors of, at Lindenwald, 185S, 029; 18SS: resolutions on Van Buren's ap- pointment to Jackson's cabinet, transmitted, 103; 1839; resolutions, 369; 1844; Democratic address, noted, 514; judiciary bill, Flagg on, 610); sen- atorial CONTEST, 1845, 548; senatorial elec- tions; {18S8, 357; 1844, 47); senatorship: (.1819, 35; 18S0, 36, 46; 18X1, 46; 18SS, 54); Southern district. Senate Nominating Com- mittee, 39; "spmiTEDTiMES," iS^O, 411; stand against the money power (Jackson on, 18S8), 344; State administeation's hostility to Democratic party, 18S7, 323; state printer, 42, 457; state PRINTING, 57; State's prison: (Throop on, 18S8, 357; new prison, Clinton County, 1846, 546); State's prison monopoly (Mechanics' conven- tion on, I84I), 432; success of the Jackson party in, 18!18, 99; suggestion on true policy of: (18SS, 203; 1861, 618); SiH'EEMe Court (oases), 13, 14, 16, 17, 26, 27, 31, 51, 642; sympathy of the Northwest with, in Free-soil ideas, 1848, 686; TARIFFS of 1831 and 18S3 unfavorable to, 198; to decide the contest, 1844, 543; tolls, Isp, 479; Twenty-first District (Otsego and t Schoharie counties) misrepresented on the tariff, 1844, 523; Van Bueen's trip to, 18S9, 375-381;- vote of the Calhoun men, 184S, 486; Whig strength, IS40, 408; WEiGHr, Van Buren, and Flagg's proposed conference on the politics of, 184B, 443, 444, 445. New Yoek, Centeal, Democratic meeting in Albany, I844, 642. New Yoek, eastern, political situation, I84S, 474. New York, western: (political situation, 1843, 474; Van Buren's strength, 476). New Yoek City, 204; Calhoxin newspaper pro- posed, ISP, 480; charter elections: (,1840, 300; 1844, S17); Clay meeting in the Taber- nacle, 1844, 612; Combination (Tyler-Calhoun) , party meeting, I84S, 480; committee (Demo- cratic Kepublican citizens): approval of Van Buren's letter to, 181; Common CouNca: (resolutions honoring Van Buren, 104; trans- mitted, 104, acknowledged, 106; resolutions on a portrait of Van Buren, 106; transmitted, 107; answered, 107); conference of delegates at, suggested, IS44, 518; Custom-house, 108-110, 222, 236, 324-^30, 348, 355, 358-360, 373, 374, 382, 411, 548, 552; DANGEE of Democrats' losing, 1843, 485; Democeatic (Republican) Citizens: (ad- dress to Van Buren, 18S9, 376; reply, 376; resolu- tions, 18S£, 173); Democeatic (Eepublican) Convention, 362; Democratic meeting to hear the delegates' report of the Baltimore Con- vention, 1848, 584; Democratic (Eepubhean) viCTOEY, 1839 (Van Buren on), 372; elections: (1834, 220; 1839, 372; I843, 467, 489; I844, 509); financlal panic, 18S7, 298; fire, 1835, 251; Fourth Ward Republicans' resolutions on recharter of the Bank and restoration of deposits, 1834, 214; importance, 290; mass meeting, I840 (proceedings), 391; mayoralty, 1839, 365; Mechanics and Worktngmen's Fourth of July celebration, I84S, VIZ; meetings: (1819-W, on the Missouri question, 656; Sept. M, 1817, 275; 1838; Cambreleng on, 354; I84I: Van Buren on, 429); merchants: (meeting, 1837, 290; warning against delegation of, 1*37, 290); money MARKET, 1837, 290; NAVAL OFFICER, 184B, 653; partisan ACTIVITY Of Federal office holders, etc., in, against Van Buren, I84S, 469; post-office, 12; PROJECT for telegraphic communication with New Orleans, 288; Tyler officeholders' MASS meeting, I84S, 480; Van Buken assocu- TIONS, 184s, 480; Wards: (bills for equalizing and increasing, 12; conventions, I84S, 477; Ninth, convention, i«^, 431; letter, 430; Tenth, proceedings, I845, 668). New YoTli Advertiser, M2. New yoTk American, 444. New York and Erie RAaROAD, 653; bank- ruptcy, 1859, 655; board of directors, 655. New York Aurora, editorial, 636. New York Colonization Society, 273. New York Commercial Advertiser, 340. New York Daily A dvertiser, 188. New York Day Book, editorials, 1848, 599. New York Globe, suspension, 191. New York Harbor, 102. New York Herald, 512, 606; clipping, 338; edi- torials, 335, 355. New York Historical Society, 554, 557. New York Lyceum, 431. New York Peace Society, 347. New York Plebeian, 439; article credited to, on Van Buren's private life, I844, 494. New York Samaritan Society, 669. New York Standard, 192, 503. New York State Agricxiltural Society, 616, 617. New Yoek State Society foe the improve- ment OF education in common schools, 367. New York Times, 222, 251, 262; editorials, 232, 653. New York Tribune, 512; editorial, 640; pam- phlet on the Dred Scott case (Butler's com- ment, 1857), 650. Newark, Democratic citizens, 351. Newbold, George, 96; letter, 96. Newbueyport, Mass., supposed meeting of Jack- son Republicans in, 1832, 184. Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 252. Newport, R. I., Convention, 1837, 305. News, New York, (O'Sullivan on, 1845), 548. Newspapers: couese of (Turrill on, I844), 527; Democratic (needed in Washington, 1850, 613; plan for in Pennsylvania, I848, 686); Feee- son, (suggestion for, I84S), 590; transportation byrail, JS^, 405. Newton, N., Jr., 484; letter, 482. NuGARA, 118; sufferers (prospects of a bill for relief of), 29. Niagara District, oolleotorship, 276. NiAGAEA Falls, Oswego project for constructing a ship canal around, 248 (memorial, 212, trans- mitted, 216). 716 INDEX NiCHOi, William, 337. Nicholas I, Czae of Russia, 168. Nicholas, Philip Norboene, 78; letters, 69, 70, 77. Nicholson, A. 0. P., 324, 373; letter, 323. Nicholson, Valentine, 596; letter, 593. NicOLSON, John B.; death, 565; draft, 403; letters, 187, 295, 410, 431, 432, 434, 494, 500, 516, 518; a message to Jackson, ISU, 502 (Van Buren on, 18U, 502, 507). NiLES, John Milton, 239, 422; condition, I84S, 472; health, 611; letters, 173, 303, 382, 385, 393, 397, 405, 538, 546, 557, 577, 578, 580; MENTAL depression and political inactivity, i84S, 467; offer of postmaster-generalship, IS-jO, 396, 397; ON his speech on the finances, 1848, 580; on Texas, 546; political views, I849, 604 (Welles on, 184S, 563); reasons for not going into journalism, tS49, 611; travels, 620; Welles' views on a cabinet position for, 18S8, 343. NiLES, Nathaniel, 137, 138, 451; urges Dallas to support Cass, 184^, 449. NiLES, Nathaniel? 204. NiLES, , 363. Niks' Register, 513; Benton on, IStS, 641. NiLSON, Jno. B., 613. '"98 Republicans of Cheshiee," 186. NiKDORFF, Henry, 545. Noah, Mordecai Manasseh, 36, 60, 61, 64, 76, 96, 102, 104, 164, 168; candidate for sherifl of New York: (I8i0, 45, appointed, 46; candidate, ISSS, 93); indiscretion in the Morgan affair (Van Buren on, /«»), 86; letters, 34, 45, 46, 53, 93, 393; suspicions as to, 1829, 102. Noble, A., 534. Noble, Patrick, letter, 388. Noland, W., document, 280. Norfolk, Va., Republican resolutions, 18S9, 367 (Van Buren's comment, 368). Noeth; area as compared with the South, May, 1861 , 660; attitude toward the Californian ques- tion, 1849, 606; duty in regard to slavery, 593; "Fanny Wright's" peoposal for a constitu- tional amendment to adjust the differences of, with the South, 496; "greed" of, 163; in re- lation to the "Southern Hotspurs," I848, 593; inactivity, contrasted with Southern energy, 1861, 659; misunderstood by the South, 1847, 577; New York Tribune's call for a president really representing, 1855, 640; opportunity and awakening, I849, 604; politicians of, in relation to the South and slavery in the District of Colum- bia, 1850, 613; radical difference from the South, 662; senators from (recreancy, 1849), 606; SPLIT of the Democracy of, with that of the South, 1844, 532; tameness of, contrasted with Southern aggression, iWO, 611; undue yielding, to Southern interests (Welles on, IS46), 563. North American, Watertown, N. Y., 266. North American Review, 127, 471. North American Trust and Bankthg Co. (But- ler on, 1844), 608. North Carolina: .^-NT^EXTENSION of slavery sentiment, I849, 608; awakening, 1836, 271; Bedford Brown asked to rescue from Federal- ists and abolitionists, I84O, 404; Calhoun's WEAKNESS, 184i_ 464; condition of the Demo- cratic party in, I844, 516; constitution (Hay- wood on the amendment of, 183S, 201; Van Bu- ren's advice asked on the amendment of, 18SS, 197, answer, 200); Democratic situation, 1844, 638; elections; (.I8S4, 227; to Legislature, 226; 1835, 246; me, 268; of governor, 270; I84O, 404, 405; I848, 593, 594); pecdllarity of politics, 1837, 328; political activity of Joseph Gales and his son, IS24, 70; political attitude, 18S7, 329; political news from, 1SS6, 267; POUTI- CAL PROSPECTS, 18SB, 270; PROSPERITY, 1834, 227; SENATORIAL ELECTION, ISP, 456; UNION SENTI- MENT In, 1843, 605; Van Buren's strength, 184!l,^ North Carolina Free Press, 191. Northeastern boundary, 26, 97, 106, 111, 116, 126, 127, 144, 281, 306, 307, 327, 333, 334, 387, 388, 418, 419, 420; administeation course approved, 18S9, 367; Administration and Congressional ACTION approved, 18S9, 369; Bacheleh's sug- gestion for submission of, to arbitration, 1839 , 366; British view: (18S9, 370; I84O, 440); commis- sion: (action, 1840, 388; Forsyth on, 1839, 376; salaries, 46, 47, 93, 116); communication on, to Galignani's Messenger, 1839, 371; deaft of con- vention and counterproject, 1839, 386; edito- KIAL on, 18S9, 373; Eveeett on, 1839, 367, 369, 374; Faiefield suggests a commission for run- ning the line, 1839, 372; Ingeesoll on, 1839, 369; Jackson on, 1831, 160, 169; Jackson's wish to know the attitude of the EngUsh Ministry on, 18S1, 166; King of Peussia as arbiter for (Wheaton on, I84O), 402; list of messages and papers in ref- erence to, transmitted to Congress, 1837-1841, 436; Maine eesolutions: (,1839, transmitted, 369; 1840, 391, transmitted, 392); negotiations, 183i, 185; Netheelands award, 1831, li5, 146; ( Gal- latin's views noted, 161; Hamilton's views, 161;* intention of the British Government to conform to, 162; Jackson on, 167, 169; Jackson's request for, 160; Preble on, 146; Van Ness on, 147); Ohio eesolutions on, 1839, 368 (transmitted, 372); Poinsett's views on instructions to com- missioners on, 1839, 375; points on negotiation, 1839f 370; policy (Fanfield on, 1849), 387; Rush on, 394; Stevenson on, 373; Steven- son's conduct in regard to (James Hamilton on, I84O), 400; SUGGESTIONFOE SPECIAL MINISTER tO negotiate, 1839, 367; suggestion foe an umpire on, I84O, 399; SUGGESTIONS on, 1SS9, 368, 370; SUMMARY of official correspondence, etc.., 366; Van Buren on, iSSi, 166; Van Buren on his INTERVIEW on Palmerston's despatch upon, 1831'; 164; Van Buren's attitude toward, 1839, B77; Webster-Ashburton negotiations (Benton on, 184i), 442; Webster-.\shbukton Treaty: (Bancroft on, 184^, 447; Benton's speech on, noted, ^5.^, 462; Benton's speech on: Blair on, 184^, 452; Cass's attitude toward: Benton on, 1843, i5i; comment, 443,444; feeling in the West, I843, 479; Guizot's views, 184£, 448; Jackson on, 446; Van Buren's approval of Jackson's views, 448; Wright's vote, 184£, 445); Williams on, 1839 368. Northeastern States, characterized, 105. Northern Liberties, Philadelphia County, polit- ical meeting, 1837, 289. Northern Light, 426. INDEX 717 NoETHERN LiQHT ASSOCIATION, New York;/2(e, ISjiS, 601 (Van Buren on, 601). Northern regiments, Blair on, 1861, 660. Northern Whig, 16, 17, 18. Northwest, sympathy with New York in Free-soil ideas, 1848, 586. Norton, , 97. NoRVELL, John, letter, 479. NORWALK, Ohio, Oregon convention, ISp, 482, 484. Norwich ( Conn.) News, 477; editorial, etc., 478. Norwich, N. Y., 42. Notaries, Van Buren on New York law on, 18SS, 95. Notes, issue of, by banks, 293. Nullification, 132, 189; Camereleng on, 192; Eaton on, 196; feeling in Virginia, 18SB, 187; Forsyth on, 191; Haywood on, 197; Hoff- man on, 192, 196; Kendall on, 189; Jackson on, 18S1, 168, 185, 195, 197, 229; Root's opinion cited, 193; Van Buren on, 187; Wright on, 197. NULLEfTERs: IN SOUTH CAROLINA (Jackson on, 18SS), 188; IN THE VmonoA 1-egislatuee, (Jack- son on, 1831), 194; information and policy (Hoffman on, 18SS), 193-194; Jackson on, 190, 193, 197; Poinsett on, 471; suggestions for legal proceedings against, 229, 230; Van Buren on, 196, 274. O. Oakley, J., letter, 326. Oakley, Thomas Jackson, letter, 88; opposes Tompkins, 1820, 42. Oakley, , 33. Oaths, suggested legislation on, 95. O'CONNELL, Daniel, 276, 342. O'Connor, Edward, letter, 596. O'Connor, , 677. O'CONOE, , 645. Office: tonn of applications for (Ritchie on, 18S9), 369; tenure of, 305. Officeholders; charges against, 18S8, 339; FAILURES, 18S8, 335; in New York: (mass- meeting in New York City in protest against the Syracuse Convention action, 184S, 480; question of forcing to proper party activity, 344); in Pennsylvania: (misconduct, 1SS5, 248; Phila- delphia: noninterference in election of 1836, 288); Jackson's suggestions for change in, 1SS9, 372; opposition to Van Buren, 1843, 477; PARTISAN activity, 41, 43, 44, 198, 356, 406, 469. Officeholding, Blair's attitude toward, 1851, 618. Office seekers, 343, 345, 425, 428, 452, 604, 659. Offices, in relation to naturalized foreigners and party success, 18S8, 340. Official removals, 378, 426. Offley, David, J. A. Hamilton on, 121. Ogden, Francis, 117, 168. Ohio: action on the presidency, 1811, 56; "backsliding," 1830, 142; bank fight, i84s, 472; boundary dispute with Michigan, 238, 239, 242 (Andrews's order, 245; legislative ac- tion, 242); Cass's political acttvity, 1843, 459; Cass's victory in, 1848, 601; Cass's weakness in, 1843, 470; character of the population of, 1843, 478; CONGEESSIONAL CAMPAIGN, 18S6, 269; Democratic action noted, 1834, 217; Demo- cratic CONVENTION DELEGATES from, 1844, S18, 529; Democratic State Conventions: (Jan., 1848, 577, 581; 18BS, 625; Jan., 18BS, 632; met 643); Democratic victories, 1842, 451; elec- tions: {1834, 229; W^, 447, 448; 184S, 487); EXPECTS nothing i n the Cabinet, 1844, iii; Feee Democracy, State Convention, 184S, resolu- tion, 602 (Van Buren on the resolution, 1843, 003); General Assembly, boundary resolutions, 1839, 368 (transmitted, 372); party journalism, 1837, ZW; political conditions: (iSS5, 235, 244; iSSe,262; J837,328; i8#, 404; «., 650.) Scott, Joseph W., 286. Scott, William B., 408. Scott, Winfield, 193, 197, 341, 366, 644; agree- ment with Sir John Harvey, 1839, 369; arrange- ment for moving Cherokees, 1838, 351; at Jen- nie LiND's CONCERT, Washington, 18B0, 615; attitctde, Jan., 1861, 658; Blaie on, I848, 579; Blaie ON HIS MEMOIR Of, 18S2, 631; Blair's PAMPHLET on, in retaliation for Whig attacks on Pierce, 631; the Blaies' reported unfriendli- ness to, 660; the Blairs' statements, as to personal relations, and Scott's ability, 660; CANDIDACY (Wright on, 184£), 438; editoeiai, on, 185S, 631; GThrm on, 1847, 569; ham- pering of, by the Blairs' adverse influence with Lincoln (Kemble on, 1831), 659; health, 661; m relation to the peace negotlations, I84.7, 572; IN RELATION TO THE PRESIDENTIAL SUCCESSION, 1851, 620; instructions to, for Cherokee mission, 1838, 341; lettees, 24, 27, 341, 644, 661; on Aemy eeduction, 27; on Cana- dian ANNEXATION, 1849, 607; PAPERS burned in 184£, 644; platform as a candidate for the presidential nomination, I84I, 434; position and hopes, 1851, 617; presidential possibility, 1852, 630; pretensions (Jackson on, I84I), 435; RELATIONS WITH THE ADMINISTRATION, I847, 567; RELATIONS WITH VAN BuKEN during and after the war of 1812, 661; relations with Van BxmEN, 1819, 34; views on the presidency (Blairon,;S52),626. Scott, , 96. Seaman, , 382. Seaton, William W., letters, 68, 69, 70. Sebastlan, Count, 163. Secession, Blair on, 1851, 620; certainty of (Blair on, 1850), 613; Cooper on, 1829, 105; Houston and Texas in relation to (Blair on, 1850), 613; possibility of (Blair on, 1858), 651; Van Buren questioned on, 1858, 658. Second War with Great Britain, see; War of 1812. INDEX 727 Secret service, Jackson on bills for, I8SS, 207. Sectionalism, Ritchie and the Administration's attitude toward, 1848, 600. Sedition law, 86. Sedgwick, Theodore: Bleeckeron the death of, 390; letters, 219, 232, 313, 324, 348, 360. Sedqwick, Theodore, Jr., 445; letters, 215, 233, 531, 538, 577. Segar, Joseph, 337; letters, 336, 337, 338. Seizure tel4ls, Hoyt on counsel in, 18S8, 358. Selby, Floyd, letters, 499, 510. Selden, Henry R.7 616. Selden, Joseph M., Daniel on, 1838, 350. Selden, William, 486, 509, 512; letters, 401, 463, 488, 512, 521; United States Theasdrer (■Woodbury on, 1839), 380. Semdjoles: removal of, 267; wars, 32, 151, 335. Senate, Federal: Suggested asthecourtof last resort in interstate relations, 90; 1826: resolu- tion for public land cession, 80; 18S7: (bill on colonial trade, 81; report on Thomas Cooper'spe- tltion: Van Buren on, 86); 18V-18S1: (proceed- ings on the tarifi and internal improvements, 81; 1828: Foot's proposed amendment of rules, 87, 89-91); 1829: "distribution" bill (Benton's amendment), 98; I8B9-18S3: electoral pro- ceedings and inauguration arrangements, 98; ISSB: (majority needed, 189; Speague's resolu- tions on the free navigation of St. Johns Elver: Van Buren on, 656; 1834: distress committees (organization), 231; 18S7: (bills, 314; debates: Van Buren on, 317; executive proceedings, 280; Van Bueen's farewell, 276); 1838: pro- ceedings on Texas, 332; I84I: committee on inauguration arrangements (letter), 423; I842, 437 (DEBATE on Clay's "veto amendments," 184^, 439); 1845: (committees, 559; officers, 559; party divisions, 659; Texas: Butler on measures pending on, 550); 1848: (debate on the Compromise report, 592; debate on the Ore- gon bill, 593i Nmss on, 678; Martin V.an Bu- EEN, Jr., on, 579); 1850: (debate on California: Blair on, 612; news, 611). Senegas, Clinton and Wright on treaty with, I84O, 392. Seventeenth Regiment, S. C, 82. Seventh Ward Bank, New York, Woodbury's inquiry, 1838, 349; Hoyt's reply, 348. Sergeant, John, nominated vice-president, 18S1 169. SfiRURiEE, Louis-Barbe-Charles, 149, 156, 158; appointment as minister noted, 144. Seward, William H.: " fatal meddling, " and re- sponsibihty for the fall of Fort Sumter, 1861, 660; GiLPiNon,f«5ff,645; KEMBLEon,i«ea,662; let- tees, 376, 388; plan to secure the Catholic vote, 1840, 404; policy (Kemble on, Jan., 1881), 6.')8; Rochester speech on slavery, 1858, 663 (New York Times' a editorial on, 653); views on Fed- eral action on a requisition from Canada for an escaped criminal, 374, 376 (Van Buren's views, .374). Sewaed William H. 7 412. Shafer, John J., 412; affidavit, 410. Shaler, William, Jackson on, 1829, 120. Shalee, , Jitdge, 483. Shannon, Wn.soN, 415, 463, 470; Blair on, 1855. 641; letter. 372. Sharkey, , 231. Sharon Springs, N. Y., 592, 595; charges for board, 1859, 654; water, 655. Sharp, B. W., letter, 635. Sharp, Patrick, 401; letters, 399, 519. Sharpe, , 53. Shaw, Samuel, 63. Shekell Richaed R., 669; letters, 587, 589, 602; misappropriation of funds for the Jackson statue, 634. Shekels, writer's error for Shekell, j. v. Sheldon, John P.. letter, 559. Shepard, Eeastus, 41. Shepaed, L. B., 506; letter, 504. Shepley, Ether, 492; Fairfield on, for the Supreme Bench, I84S, 556; letters, 228, 544. Sheemerhorn, J. S., letter, 83. Ship-construction, 1834, '22i. Shipmasters, American: papers on suits of, against crews submitted to Lord Palmerston, 1831, 168; proposed jurisdiction of consuls over differences vrith crews, 1832, 171; Van Buren on suits against, 170; Van Buren's report on suits against, 178. Shipping, British laws favoring, 129. Shocco Springs, N. C, meeting, 1832: (address, warning to Van Buren against, 185; Van Buren on inquiries of, 187). Short, Willlam, 598. "Si Fa," 27. Sickles, Nicholas, letter, 431. Sidney, Algernon, see: Roane, Spencer. Sierra Leone, 162. Signal, Albany? 674. Silks, French, duties on, 222. SiLLECK, Isaac U., 652. SiLLiMAN, Benjamin, 649; memorial, 649. SiLLiMAN, W., letter, 340. SlLVEIRA PDITO DE FONSECA, VISCOUNT OF CANEL- LAS, 151. Silver Spring, Md., 575, 682, 586, 605, 613, 618, 619, 621, 622, 627, 641, 654; Blair family vault, 640; improvements, 1856, 640. Silvester, Francis, 14. Simmons, William, letter, 597. Simpson, Henry, 228, 289, 478, 481, 507, 514, letters, 279, 307, 443, 465, 516, 531, 533, 653; political out- look, 1858, 652. Simpson, Henry? "conspiracy," 1838, 335. Simpson, Henry M., 287. Simpson, John, letter, 453. Simpson, John K., letter, 249. Simpson, Stephen, 287. Simpson, , 384. Sims, D. W., 105. , Singapore, American trade with, 134, 145. Singleton, Joseph J., letter, 484. Singleton, M. R., letter, 502. Singleton, , 336. Sir Robert Peel, remonstrance against indemnity for, 347; seizure and burning of, 1838, 346. Six Nations, 337. Sizee, Thomas J., 571; letter, 570. Skeerett, David C, 491. Skereett, David E., 493; letter, 490. Skidmore, Walter, letter, 312. Skinnee, John S., 368. 728 INDEX Skinner, Rogeb, 26, 27, 54, 63, 64, 73; Cassidy's notes on the life of, 643; letters, 15, 57, 63, 71, 72; reconunended for United States district attorney, 27. Skxnwee, St. J. B. L., 540; letter, 539. Skinner, S. Milton, letter, 276. Slamm, Levi D., 622, 624, 530. jSlammer, Levi, 602. Slave insurrections, 161; trade, 67, 163, 164, 176, 177, 178 (Grundy on, 18S9, 363; in the District of Columbia: Abolition of, discussed, 279; internal, i«^0,399; Eiveson,166; VanBurenon,i««;), 396; SHIP- WRECKED (claims for), 276; Southern military use of, and Butler's retention of, as contraband of war, 1861, 661; Van Buren questioned on the emancipation, enfranchisement, and amalgama- tion of, 1847, 576. Slidell, Alexander, letter, 203. Slidell, John, 201, 490; capture (Blair and Kemble on, 1861), 662; charges against (Jack- son on, 18SS), 211; defeated for the United States Senate, 18S7, 276; displacement (Van Buren on), 206; letters, 200, 277, 372, 440, 499; Van Buren on, 18SS, 206. Slidell, Thomas: letters, 393, 421; resigna- tion as United States district attorney, 1841, 421. Small bill law: bill suspending, passed New York senate, 18S9, 365; Dix on, 1838, 336; Vau Buren on, 18S9, 364. Smallpox epidemic in Washington, 1851, 618. Smedley, John L., 267, 268; letter, 267. Smith, Albert, letter, 213. Smith, A. W., letter, 489. Smith, Francis O. J., 208; letter, 327. Smith, Gerrit, at an "abolition conventicle," Oswego, 184^, 533. Smith, Henry K., letters, 293, 338, 498. Smith, Jacob, 47, 49. Smith, John, 22. Smith, John (sou ol Samuel), 120. Smith, John E., 167. Smith, John Spear, 187; letter, 186. Smith, Joseph (Mormon leader), 501. Smith, Joseph, Jr., 382. Smith, J. Gregory, 606; letter, 506. Smith, Nathaniel, letter, 361. Smith, Oliver Hampton, 542; letters, 206, 541; on a charge against himself as to proposing In. i8SB to leave the Whig party, 541; Van Buren's com- ment, 184J^, 642. Smith, Perry, letters, 469, 613. Smith, Peter, letter, 63. Smith, Richard J., 375. Smith, Samuel (Little Falls, N. Y.), 41. Smith, Samuel (of Maryland), 69, 111, 116, 120, 126, 140, 195; Jackson on, 119; letters, 60, 82, 84, 112, 113, 116, 120, 124, 133, 139, 161, 194. Smith, Samuel Harrison, 70. Smith, Sheldon, disunion attack upon Earll, 212; letter, 655. Smith, Thomas J., efforts against Van Buren, 1844, 525. Smith, Thomas L., document, 389; letters, 284, 407; Woodbury on, 350. Smith, Thomas S. , 647. Smith, Walter A., letter, 311. Smith, Warren D., letter, 657. Smith, William (of Alabama), favored in Virginia for vice-presidency, 253. Smith, William (of Alabama?) letter, 254. Smith, William (of Culpeper, Va.), 336, 463, 475; letters, 416, 459; resolutions on currency, 336. Smith, Willlam (of South Carolina), 73; letter, 69. Smith, , Dr., 121. Smith, , 45. Smith, , 196. Smith, , 206. Smith, , 364. Smith, , letter, 363. Smith, , to leave the rimes, 18S8, 342. ' Smithson bequest, 265. Smithsonian Institution, Owen on Tappan's bill to foimd, 184A, 545; Van Buren asked to serve as a trustee, 1844, 545. Snowden, James Ross, 498, 511; letters, 494, 496, 631. Snowden, Nathaniel R., letter, 504. Snyder, John, letter, 362. " Sober second thought, " 432, 433, 435, 438, 521. INDEX 729 SociETT OP THE Cincinnati, New York, dinner, Nov., 1858, 653; letter, 653. SoiMS, Joseph, 294; letter, 295. SOMERVILLE, JOHN, 314. SoULfi, PiEKRE, speech in the Senate, May SI, 1850 (comment), 613. South, 200; action of the Democracy of (Ham- mond on, 18H), 510; Administkation support from ( Paulding on, 18S7), 313; aggression, 18i8, 592; aggression, in contrast with Northern tameness, 1850, 611; "anti-Oalhounites," 18Ji9, 604; AREA, compared with the North, May, 1861, 660; ATTITI7DE ON SLAVERY, MS; ATTI- TUDE TOWARD THE CaLIFORNIAN QUESTION, 1849, 606; ATTITUDE TOWARD THE TARIFF, 288; ATTI- TUDE TOWARD TARIFF LEGISU.TION (King On, 18£0), 40; BANKING INTERESTS, 1SS7, 324; Blair's peak of Buchanan's truclfling to, 1858, 646; Cabinet representation: (,1837, 277, 279; 1845, 550); Calhoun's loss of leadership, 1849, 605; CAUSE of the position of, on Texas, 1844, 527; causes of the ruin of (Macon on, 18SS), 200; con- dition, 1819, 110; constitutional amendment to adjust the diflerences of, with the North ("Fanny Wright" on, 1844), 496; Contention DELEGATES from, to urge a two-thirds vote, 1844, 523; course of, 1840, 411; deposit banks (Jack- son), 283; "degeneracy of Southern politi- cians," 1849, 603; "demagogy" of, 163; de- mands (Marcy on, 1SS5, 250; Van Buren and Butler on, 250); Democracy, 1844, 528; diffi- culties (Benton on, 183^), 193; economic and SOCIAL benefits to accrue to from the Civil War, 662; effect in, of Gallatin's withdrawal, 1814, 69; effect of the Hammet letter in, 1844, 517; ENERGY, compared with Northern inac- tivity, iSSl, 659; enlistment of Indians, mili- tary use of slaves, 1861, 661 ; exasperation over the'course of New Yorkers on the tariff, 1844, 503; feeling against, in Michigan, 1848, 590; feel- DfCON slavery and Van Buren, 1847, 573; feel- ing on the tariff bill of 18S8, 183; feeling on the Syracuse tariff resolutions, 1843, 491; FOREIGN commerce, 1838, 347; frontier (Gaines on protection of, 18S7, 282); gold-mines, 419; Hammond on, 82; hope for redress from, after New York Democratic defeat, 1837, 322; "Hot- spues, "593; impolicy of putting up a presiden- tial candidate from (Poinsett on, 1841), 435; im- portance to, of Poinsett's despatch, 18B9, 125; IN RELATION to Northern politicians and slavery in the District of Columbia, 1850, 613; in re- lation TO the tariff (Wright on, 1844), 494; influence in Jackson's Cabinet organization, 1SS9, lOO, 101, 102; interest in the West India trade, 139; interests, 1840, 412; ireesolution 1849, 605; members of Congress from (objection to financial plans, 1814), 23; menace, 316; mis- take in connecting California with the territorial bill, 1850, 613; misunderstanding of Northern Democrats' motives, 1847, 577; New York Trib- une on the need of a revolt against the dicta- tion of, 1855, 640; NO division among members of Congress on slavery, 1837, 278; Northern yielding to the interests of, 1846, 563; objec- tion to the domination of, 1848, 689; opposition tothetarot: (f8«7,83; ISSS, 91,93; 18B9,105); opposition to Van Buren, 1S3S, 196; opposi- tion to Van Buren for alleged protectionist leanings, 184X, 454; plans of expansion, 1850, 613; political conditions: (,18SS, 180, 188; 1835, 250; 1843, iX); political conflagration, J*^^, 52B; political dictation objected to, 1848, 585; POUTICAL IMPORTANCE Of, 1819, 105; POLITICAL INFLUENCE, 183S, 193; POLITICAL INGRATITUDE: (1844, 530; 1850, 613); POLITICAL news, 1836, 270; POLITICAL prospects: (18S4, 227; 1844, 517); political unity: f««9, 115; POUTicsand feelings (Van Buren on, 18S3), 198; popular EXCITEMENT, 1844, 521; POSITION, 1837, 303; presidential ELECTION, 1836, 272; PRESIDEN- TIAL vote: (1831, 190; 1836, 270); press op, upon Blair, 1851, 624; protest against the reputed opinion of the Democracy of, 1844, 527; RADICAL DIFFERENCE from the North, 1861, 662; RELATION to the Union, 185S, 629; resentment at the dictation of, 1844, 533;. secession ideas, 18t9, 105; SELFISHNESS and dictation, 1844, 531; SENSITIVENESS ou Congressional interference with slavery, 260; split of the Democracy of, with that of the North, 1844, 532; views on section- alism and on harmony with the Northern Democ- racy, 185g, 630; VOTE: (1«3«, 189; 1840, 412); WISHES AS TO THE CABINET, 18S9, 100; WISHES IN REGARD TO THE TARIFF, 1844, 502; WRIGHT'S LOSS of strength in, 1847, 568. South Africa, Dutch settlement in, 418. South America, voyage of exploration to, 301. South American ministers. Clay's resolution on, 42; Republic (recognition of), 40. South Carolina: Assurances of support for the convention nominee, 1844, 502; bill (Benton on, 1833), 199; Calhoun Convention, JS^}.- (Poin- sett on the address of), 507; campaign, 1830, 138; contrast with New York (Poinsett on, 1844), 541; convention: (Poinsett on, 1843), 471; DELEGATES' ACTION, Baltimore Convention (Law on, 1844), 658, 659; Democratic safety (Poin- sett on, 1844), 539; discontent with tariff and plans of resistance, 18£8, 91; elections to the State Legislatures, 18B4, 69; embarrassed by Jackson's message, 198; events (Hoffman on, 183B), 193; Hoffman on, 18SS, 192; House (Committee on Federal Kelations, report), 384; HURRICANE, I846, 561; INFLUENCE of the Vir- ginia Convention in, 184S, 464; Jackson on, 1881, 198; Jackson's nullification procla- mation sent to Van Buren, 193; Legislature: (Committee report and resolutions on the Georgia- Maine extradition controversy sent to Van Buren, 1840, 388; Jackson awaits action of, 18SB, 193; pubUshes Calhoun's works, 641); "manifesto," Hamilton on, 1830, 138; measures against the entrance of free negroes, 184S, 492; movement against the tariff, 18B7, 83; movement on THE State Bank, I84S, 491; New York's ut- terances on the act of, criticized, 1833, 200; nullification: (183B, 189; threatened, I844, 639); opposition to tariff: (1818,91; 1831,159; 18SB, 183); policy of the Democratic Executive Committee, 1844, 502; political comlexion, 1841, 436; POLITICAL conditions: (1833, 204; I841, 427; I842, 447; 184B, 666); political move- ments, ISSB, 186; political news, 1823, 62; 730 INDEX POLITICAL ODTLICK, ISiS, 490; POLITICAL PAKTT (new, 1830), 141; position (Hamilton on, 1830), 132; PRESIDENTIAL SITUATION, I84S, 491; PUB- POSE of asking Virginia's mediation noted, 195; REFUSAL of money imder the distribution act, lSi£, 439; REPRESENTATION in the Baltimore Convention, 1844, 502; reputed intention to employ force to sustain nullification, 1833, 197; restoration of reason in (Jackson on, 1834), 229; SECESSION plans alleged, 1861, 617, 620; SENATORIAL ELECTION, 1843, 455; SEPA- RATIST tendencies before 1861, 658, 659; signs of returning reason in (Poinsett on, 1844), 539; sit- uation, 18SS, 192; to go with Van Buren, 1838, 339; Van Bxhien on, 100, 162; war with (Hoffman on, ISSS), 194; Wright on, 184S, 464. Southard, Samuel L., 117. Southern California "rider" to the House appropriation bill, defeat of, I84S, 604. Southern Comvietcial Review, I846 (Poinsett on his article in), 671. Southern Patriot, clippings, 343, 346; editorials, 345, 347. Southwest: Feeung on slavery and Van Buren, 1847, 573; frontier (Gaines on protection of, 1837), 282; Jackson's majorities, 18X8, 96; POLITICAL outlook after the New Orleans elec- tions, 1844, 510. Southwick, Edward letters, 379, 663. SouTHWicK, Solomon, 27; letter, 24. Southwick, Solomon 749. SpAFroRD, Charles, letter, 586. Spaight, Richard Dobbs, letter, 460. Spain: American claims against, 136, 140, 180, 380, 428; conditions: {1830, 140; 1837, 302, 318, 327; 1840,4X1); Constitution: (draft, JSSr, 280; proposed, 1837, B86; Eaton on, 302); Cortes (decree), 284; political situation, I84O, 394; relations with England, 301; revolution, 1837, 285; rumor of English loan to, on Spanish island revenues, 1837, 301; trade relations with the United States, 41, 137, 146 (refusal of a new commercial agreement, 1831, 146). Spalding, T., 333. Spaniards, aloofness from foreigners, 127. Special deposit system, EitcMe on, 346; Welles on, 327. Specie, 170, 281 , 296; banks' Inability to increase, 289; circular, 276, 290, 291 (Cambreleng on, 287; effect, 273; Orange County, N. Y., Demo- crats' views on, 1837, 295; repeal advised, 281, 283, 285, 290, 291; repeal advised against, 283, 287; Taney on, 285; upheld by ihe Democrats of the Massachusetts Legislature, 1837, 299); EXPORT and Import of, ISSe, 330; law: (Wood- bury's harshness in administering), 321; pay- ments: (Biddle's statement on, cited, 339; Dix on, 1838, 336; Flagg on Marcy's special message on, 1838, 342; Poinsett and Woodbury on, I84O, 395; resumption, 295, 298, 303, 306, 308, 325, 326, 327, 336, 341, 342, 343, 377; resumption in Eng- land, 297; suspension, 292, 293, 297, 298, 299, 300, 315, 381; suspension by the Bank of England, 299; Throop on, 1838, 338); question: (New York in arms over, 1SS7), 322; rates of, 1837, 306; REQUIRED FOR CUSTOMS-BONDS, 18S7, 294; EEQTTRED FOR POST-OFFICE BUSINESS, 1837, 294; TRADE in, 290; USE, in military payments (Ben- ton on), 319. Spectator, Washington: fire upon Van Buren, 1843, 488; Martin on, 1843, 481. Speculation, 262, 276, 287, 291, 297, 320; Jack- son ON Administration efforts to check, 1837, 294; Van Buren on New York rage for, 1831, 240. Speculators, influence in New York elections, 1837,321. Speight, Jesse, 195. Spencer, Ambrose, 27,30,33,53,181,238; attack upon Hammond's Political History of New Yorlc, 478, 480, 484; FAVORS J. G. Yates for United States Senator, 31; feeling against Hammond's Political History of New Yorlc, 445; letters, 12, 52, 76, 87, 181, 274, 321, 384; REMARK on the Re- publican party in New York, ISSO, 38, 39; re- tirement from politics, 274; v. Shepard and Rochester, 41. Spencer, Ambrose? 64; opposed for United States Senator, 31; Van Buren on the support of Clay by, 135. Spencer, John C, 374, 37C, 489, 511; fight with Upshur in a Cabinet meeting, 465; letter, 376; Missouri resolutions, Nov. 10, 18B0, 36; nomi- nation for the Supreme Court, I844 (Wright on), 493; POWER through the school law of 1839, 401; suggested as Smith Thompson's successor, 484. Spencer, John C? attitude toward Webster, 1843, 470. Spencer, William, 53. Spencer, William A., 384. SncER, Peter W., 182. Spicer, , 200. Spierin, Thomas S., letter, 401. Spinner, John Peter, letters, 387, 416. Spirit of the Tmss, editorial, 244. " Spoils system," 97. Sprague, Peleg, 656. Spring Prairie, Wis., 418. Springfield Gazette, 475. Stackelberq, Baron, 118. Stafford, Spencer, letter, 210. Stafford, , 72. Stafford house, Albany, 5S. Standard, 220. Stanley, Edward, 618. Starbuck, N. H., letter, 513. Starkweather, Samuel, letter, 471. States: debts (Van Buren and Wright against the Federal assumption of, lSi4)t 546; delega- tion of powers to, 145; judicial systems, 1849, 603; laws: (Butler's notes on the United States Supreme Coui-t's decisions on the constitutional- ity of, 18Sef) 647; rights, 46, 82, 89, 126, 184, 196, 200 (States' Rights Party in South Carolina, 1830, 138). Statesman, 43, 44, 69. Statutes at large, 199; prospectus, I84S, 489. Stebbins, Charles, 201; letters, 103, 200, 218. Stebbins, Francis, 17, 18; letters, 14, 18. Stebbins, Francis? 292. Steele, Robert J., 395, 403, 404; letter, 395. Steenrod, Daniel, letter, 190. Steeneod, Lewis, 525. Steiger, John B., 582; letter, 581. Sterling, M., 337. INDEX 731 Steitakt, Willum, letter, 286. Steuben CotreiTY, N. Y., vote predicted, ISSO, 41. Stevens, Jonathan, 409; and others, address, 409. Stevens, Samuel, 504. Stevens, , "the traveler," 589. Stevenson, Andrew, 108, 117, 241, 257, 259, 360; ANSWER to Ritchie (Jackson on, ISSS), 198; con- duct of the Maine question, 1840, 400; elec- tion, as Spealcer (Jackson on, 1831), 168; GoocH on, 252; letters, 107, 153, 174, 241, 242, 276, 289, 332, 359, 361, 364, 373, 399, 416, 421, 482; NOTES on the president's power to use military force, 199; EiTcniE on, 1829, 108; UNWILLING to be a boundary commissioner, IS/fi, 405. Stevenson, Andrew? affliction, 579. Stevenson, I. D., letter, 414. Stevenson, James S., 153. Stevenson, John W., relation to the Kentucky resolutions and Butler's nomination, ISSH, 626. Stevenson, , alleged offer of a cabinet position to, 184B, 446. Stevenson, , article on Cass cited, 184S, 470. Stewart, Andrew, 77. Stewart, , Commodore, 363, Balch on a letter of, 18U, 526. Stewart, , Dr., 67. Stiles, John, 13. Stilwell, Silas M., 661; letter, 661. Stilwell, Smith, 348; letter, 347. Stimson, , 412. Stock, New York State, issue of, 18S8, 343. Stocks, fall in, 18S8, 341. Stockton and Stokes v. Kendall, 302; appeal to the Supreme Court by Kendall, 184^, 450; interrogatort sent to Van Buren, 18^1, 434 (Van Buren's answer, 492); judgment (Blair on), 461; new trlal,433. Stoevek, Frederick, 298; letter, 297. Stone, Willlam Leete, 110. Stone Arabia, Patent of, see: Lansingburg. Storee, Edward? 353. Story, Joseph, 556; anticipated resignation, 18S9, 380. Storrs, Henry B., 98, 143. Stout, Ira, 493. Stratton, W. W., letter, 360. Strickland, Nimrod, 539; letter, 539. Strickland, William, letter, 286. Stringham, Silas H., 414. Strong, Caleb, speech to the Massachusetts Legis- lature, May US, 1813, 21; Butler's notes, 616. Strong, George D., letters, 232, 274. Strong, Joseph, letter, 345, 353. Steother, George F., 245; letters, 245, 246. Stuart, Alexander H. H., 620. Stuyvesant note (Butler on, 18S9), 383. Sublime Porte, see: Turkey. SUEPCENA, 19. "SUBSERVATIVES," Virginia, caucus, 1838, 336. SUBTEEASURY, 323, 329, 568; AND Van Buren V. the BANKS AND Clay, ISil, 432; Benton's SPEECHon,/«3«(ooniment),344; bills: (/«3r,314; candidates for office called upon lor opinions on, 1837, 318; causeofNewYorkDemocratiodivision, 1837,324:-, Throop on, 318; /«3«.- Kendall on, 355; Van Buren on, 338, 339; 1840: with specie clause, Jackson on, 390, 396; Wright on, 387); compro- mise (Kendall on, 1843), 468; favored by Ohio Republicans, 328; Gilpin on, 1841, 432; MEAS- URE (,1SS8, 344; 1840, 393); NEW York Assem- bly debate on Holly's bill agahist, 1839, 365; party opposition to, 1837, 316; Pennsylvanla Sen- ate instructions against, 1838, 337; plan, 1838, 343, 357; popular difficulty in grasping, 1838, 337; resolutions against, 1838, 340; Ritcote on, 1838, 346; Segar on, 18S8, 337; system: (Cambreleng on, I840, 409; Ritchie on, 18S7, 310; special examiners in, 402); Van Buren on, 1837, 317; Van Buren's plan lor, 1837, 332; Van Buren's special session message on (Jackson on, 1837), 314; Woodbuby? on, 331. SUDAM, , 96. SUFFERN, Thomas, 214, 252; letters, 213, 214. Suffolk, N. Y., Democrat, 635. Suffrage, 450; bills for the extension of, 12. SuQAE, duty-reduction, discussed, 195. Sullivan, George, letters, 304, 391. Sullivan, , 197. Sullivan County, Ind., "straw vote" for Van Buren, 1843, 483. Summers, Jameson C, letter, 266. Sumner, Charles: Blair's estimate of, 18BB, 623; Gilpin on, 1856, 645; visit to John Van Buren, 1851, 618. Sumter, Fort, fall of, attempt to relieve, 1861, 660. SUNBUEY AUD ERIE RAILKOAD, 325. Sunflower seed, 89. Supreme Court: Federal: appointment to (Van Burenon, 1834), 229; CLEEKsmpat Geneva, N. Y., asked, 247; decisions: (in the Dred Scott case: Montgomery Blair's speculation, 18BS, 647; on the constitutionality of the Bank of the United States: Benton on, 622; on the constitutionality of State laws; Butler's notes, ISSei 647; on State insol- vent laws: Gilpin on, 1840, 406); judges (situa- tion, 1839), 382; justiceship (applicants for, 1829, 102; Ritchie on, 1844, 506); "lottery deci- sion" (Roane on, 1821), 147; McLane on, 135; relation to the States, 90; vacancies: {1834, 232, suggestions as to fllUng, 225, 226; 1844, 493, 494, 603; 1845, expected, 566). Surplus revenue, 275; Benton on, 253; broad- side, 275; disposition of, 262;, distribution, 146, 298, 471 (bill for, 98; postponement of the last instalhnents, 1837, 298, 303, 304, 306, 309, 323; Van Buren on distribution, 18S8, 338); employment of, 260; Weight's amendment on investment of, noted, 170. SVfSquehannah, 318, 319. Sussex, Duke of, 176, 212. SUTHEELAND, JACOB, 65, 56, 224; Ceoswell on, 203; DECLINES the Secretaryship of the Navy, 18S8, 341; faction, 200; favoeed lor judge of the northern Federal district of New York, 34 (appointed Federal district attorney, 35); JACK- SON on, 202; LETTERS, 57, 65, 217, 288, 341, 378, 419, 537; Van Bueen asked to win over, 236; Van Buren on, 202. SuYDAM, John, 18. Swan, George M., letters, 599, 600. SWART, , 33. SWAKTS[lNN?], 15. SWAETWOUT, John, letter, 30. SWAETWOUT, Robert, 57; letter, 29. 732 INDEX SWAETWOUT, Samuel, 84, 116, 127, 128, 143, 168, 296; APPOINTMENT as collector at New York, 109, 110 (opposition to the appointment, 107-109; Van Buren's attitude, 108); conduct: (Jackson on, 1838, 334; Van Buren on, 333); defalca- tion, 648 (Cambreleng on, 356; Cambreleng's prediction of, 109); Cave Johnson on, 1844, 512; letter, 84; the packing of the investigat- ing committee (Jackson on, 1839), 36S; PKOSE- CUTION (Price on, 1838), 359. SWEETSEE, SETH, 307. Stlvestek, Francis, 12. Syracuse, N. Y., 643. T. Tabor, Stephen J. W., letters, 505. Tagus SQUADRON, Vaughan on, 183g, 182. Tailor, , 410. Tallahassee, Fla., 156. Talbot, Joseph H., letter, 349. Talbot County, Ga., Van Buren's sentiment for a Fourth of July celebration at, ISSB, 240. Talcott, Samuel A., 89; letters, 33, 42, 52. Talletrand-P£rigord, Charles Maurice, Prince de Benevento, 270, 612; Van Buren on conversations -with, 1831-32, 622. Tallmadge, James, Jr., 73; letter, 92. Tallmadge, Nathaniel Pitcher, 239, 278, 324, 537; conduct (Jackson on, 1837), 313; criti- cized, 217, EFFECT of anti-Clay movement in New York upon, 1839, 384; financial policy indorsed, 18S7, 317; Jackson on, 1838, 344; -.iet- TEKS, 176, 184, 278, 281; VOTES the Whig ticket,, 18S7, 321. Tallmadge, Nathaniel Pitcher? 306. Tallmadge, , Judge, reply to Judge Cowan's opinion of McLain's case noted, 184t, 432. Talmage, Thomas G., 376. Tamblin, J. W., 560; letter, 559. Tammany Hall, 135, 192, 216, 275, 409, 630 (committee, call for legislative caucus, 1826, 75; dinnerinhonorofVanBuren, WS«, 192; meetings: 1832, 173; 1833, 209; Jan., 1834, 215; Feb. 19, 1834, 217; Sept. S5, 18S7, 317, 320; 1844, 625); Society, 157, 629, 634, 645, 650 (annual dinner, 18S1, 157; Calhoun's relations with, I84S, 463; envoys to the Baltimore Convention, IS44, 525; Independence Day celebration, 1858, 645; letters, 628, 632, 650). Taney, Roger Brooke, 99, 159, 211, 212, 259; appointed Secretary of the Treasury, 18S3, 208; congratulations to Van Buren, 18SS, 241; Jackson on, 18SS, 206, 208, 209; letters, 227, 239, 240, 241, 255, 256, 257, 258, 291, 306; ON HIS NOMINATION, 1836, 256, 257, 258; ON A speech of HIS, 1834, 227; plans to write the history of the Bank of the United States, 241; promised reminiscences, 610; reply to Van Buren's queries as to questions of extra session, 1837, 306; report (Bunner on, 18S4), 214; selection of New York deposit banks, 1833, 209; suggested for Attorney-General of the United States, 99; suggested for the Supreme Bench, 246. Taney, Roger Brooke? Welles's report of a con- versation with, 18S1, 620. Tangier, 344. Tanner, , Maj., 16. Tanner, , 121. Tappan, Benjamin, 394, 545. Tappan, Lewis, letter, 394. Targee, John, 137; letter, 135. Tariff: 1820: (King on, 41; King on House measures and Southern attitude, 40); 1824; (New York and New Jersey sentiment, 66); 1827, 81, 83, 85; 1828, 86-93, 183 (attitude of New York members of Congress, 86; Knower on the impor- tance and difBculties of, 86; Van Buren's course In reference to, 236; Van Buren's vote on, 497, 498); 1829: 89, 102, 105, 110, 115, 125 (Cooper on, 105; Cambreleng on danger of driving James Hamilton into opposition on, 122; Hamilton on the equalization of, 117; Van Buren on, 118); 1830, 135 (Crawford on, 132; Hamilton on, 138; Hayne on, 141); 1831, 159, 168 (Jackson on, 169); ISSB, 171, 174-176, 181, 183, 187, 196 (Cambreleng on, 196; Eaton on, 196; Hoffman on, 194; plot- tings in regard to, 192; Benton on reduction of, 193; Cambreleng on schemes as to, 194; unfa- vorable to New York, 198; Van Buren on, 186); 1833, 196, 199, 200 (Clay's bill: comments, 197; Dickerson on, 197; Jackson on, 201 ; unfavorable to New York, 198; Wright on, 197, 198); in relation to French claims, 1834, 222; 1836, 264; J«S7,2S8,298 (comment on Ways and Means Com- mittee report upon, 1SS7, 277); 1837-38, resolu- tions (Flagg on, 1844), 510; 1838 (a case under), 333; 1839: (Stevenson on), 304; I840, 418 (Philadelphia meeting, 390); IS42, 442, 444 (bill: land claim clause, 443; political significance, 443, 444; bill passed in the House, 445; votes of the representatives from the Kinderhook District on, comment, 446); I84S, 469, 484, 490 (R. IngersoU on, 488; resolution on, to present to the Van Buren meeting, Philadelphia, I84S, 453; Southern feel- ing on the Syracuse resolutions on, 491; Van Buren on, 460; Van Buren questioned on, 461; answer, 462; comment on Van Buren's views, 468; Van Buren's views misunderstood, 486; Wright's advice to Van Buren for answer to the Indiana interrogatory on, 457); 1844, 499, 501, 512 (agitation, 514; bearing upon the Connecticut and the presidential elections, I844, 514; Niles on the bill passed in 1844, 538; course of New York Representatives prejudicial to Van Buren, 499; dangers to the Union from, 543; Davis on, 514; dissatisfaction with New Yorkers' course on, 513; dissension over, in Congress, 502; Flagg on, 507; importance of the question in Illmois, 497; peti- tions in Congress, 498; question in the West, 497; Van Buren on revision of, 494; "rule 21," 502; Twenty-flrst District (N. Y.) misrepresented on, 523; Van Buren questioned on, 512; Van Buren questioned on, from Mississippi, 499; Van Buren questioned on, from Pennsylvania, 517; wishes of the South on, 502; Wright on, 494); I84B, mz (bill for reduction of, passed by the Senate, 663); 1848: plank suggested for the Free-soil platform, 599; 1850, 614; English: (modification, 1832, 185; reform, 1841, 425); protective, 73 (Van Buren on: 1824? 72; I84O, 409). " Tarrytown tableau," 316. Taussaud, , 113. Tax bill, passage (New York), I842, 440. Taxation, 143; Burr on, 23; Federal, 23; Federal direct, 468, 573; Hoffman's views on a just rule of, 192; reduction, 174. IND-EX 733 Tatloe, Edward T., 145. Tatlok, George W., letter, 477. Taylor, Henry, 474; letter, 473. Taylor, James W., 582; letters, 574, 681. Taylor, John? letters, 20, 60; meeting, 51. Taylor, John? political prospects, 181S, 20. Taylor, John W., 21, elected Speaker of the House, 45; letters, 23, 24, 25, 27. Taylor, Willlam, 639. Taylor, Zachary: activity of the party of, in Michigan, 1848, 590; ascendency of Clayton and Ewlng over, I84S, 607; Blair on, 18^8, 578; CAMPAIGN, I846, 565; campaign promise for the approval of the Wilmot Proviso by, iSi8, 602; DEATH (effect upon the chances of the Omnlhus bill, 18S0), 613; dissensions between the follow- ers of, and those of Clay, in the Whig party, I848, 594; EXTREME Southern candidate, I84S, 584; FEAR of, by his own party, I848, 601 ; feud with the Administration, I847, 567; Gilpin on, I847, 569; Gilpin's impressions of, I84S, 605; how AFFECTED by the connection of California with the territorial bill, 18S0, 613; IN relation to Dem- ocratic "TREACHERY," 1849, 609; IN RELATION TO FREE-SOIL PROSPECTS, 1849, 603; IN RELATION TO OFFICE SEEKERS, 1849, 604; LETTER and pos- sible candidacy of (Blair on, 1847), 572; not A PROPER CANDIDATE for Northern support, I848, 585, 586; opposition to, I848, 583; presiden- tial POSSiBmTT: (.1847, 572, 574; I84S, 579, 580, 581); RETICENCE, i44«, 601; submission to Clay- ton and the Cabinet, 1849, 604; "TWO FACES," 596; (Martin) Van Buren, Jr., on, 1S4S, 580; VICTORY at Buena Vista, 1847, 569. Taylor, , Judge, 14. Taylor, , case, 76. Taylor, , 612. "Taylor GRIP," 603. Tazewell, Littleton Waller, 80, 100, 103, 113, 128; legislative action on the "Incendiary" message of, ISSS, 251; spoken of for English mission, 18S9, 104. Tazewell, Littleton Waller ? 128. Teackle, Littleton Dennis, letter, 216. Telegraph, project for, 1837, 288. Telegraph (Washington), 114, 183, 274; FOR Stephen A. Douglas, 1861, 023; influence of, 18S1, 151; Van Buren on a scheme of, to bring Jackson to Washington, m7, 85. Temperance, 397; convention, I844, 501. Temple, Henry John, see: Pahnerston, Lord. Ten Eyck, Anthony, letter, 464. Ten Eyck, A., letter, 532, Ten Eyck, Conrad, letters, 408, 524. Ten Eyck, Egbert, 266; letter, 266. Tender law system, 25. Tennessee: Attitude toward the Bank of the United States, 225; attitude toward the pres- idential succession (Jackson on, 1834), 228; Bank SITUATION (Jackson on, 1837), 296; delegates to the Baltimore Convention of I844, 491 (unin- structed, 488; preference, 488); Democratic Central Committee: (invitation to mass meet- ing, I844, 535; address, 536; transmitted by Don- elson, 537; Van Buren's answer, 538); Demo- cratic Convention, I84S, 477, 488, 491; Dem- ocratic DEFEAT, I843, 477, 483; Democratic MASS MEETINO, 536; ELECTIONS: (/«», 119; 18SS, 210; 1839, 378, 379, 382; I84S, 479, 491); hard- ships of a political canvass in, I84S, 451 ; Harri- son's POSITION in, 1840, 387; hope for Democ- racy of, I843, 477; Jackson'.s bitterness over the Federalism of, I844, 526; Jackson's fore- cast of success, 18S9, 326, 373; Legislature U8$3: opposition to Congressional nominating caucus, 64, 65; New York Assembly action on the resolutions of opposition, 65; Marcy on the New York Senate Committee report on the resolu- tions, 64; Van Buren on the resolutions, 64; 1833: Carroll on the action of, 210; 1835: proceed- ings discussed, 247; JSS7.- Campbell on, 329; I84S: influence upon Whig fortunes, 488); parties; 1837, 329; PARTY differences healed, IS44, 503; political conditions: (,1836, 2C9; 18S7, 295, 298; 1840, 410; 184£, 445, 449; I84S, 485); political dependabiuty (Jackson on, I8S4), 229; POUTI- CAL enlightenment (Jackson on, I840), 399; political mismanagement, 18S7, 311; politi- cal news from, 1823,62; possibilities (Polk on, 184$), 451; prospects (Jackson on, 18S9), 372; press, 256; Republican address, 1836, 256; Senatorlil election, 18S7, 318, 319; senator- ship: (1837, 329; I841, 430, 435); Van Buren AND Polk the first choice of the Democrats of, 1843, 482; Virginia as a poUtical example for (Van Buren on, 1839), 374. Tenvilleger 7 , 14. Territories: Organization, 1849, 604 (an issue, 1850, 611); slavery in, 398, 656. Texas, 243, 275, 329, 386, 394; ACQUISITION, 243 (Carroll on, 1831, 245); adjustment of the pre- tensions of, 1850, 614; annexation, 468, 488, 509 (Administration policy, I846, 550; agitation, re- sults, 184S, 649; anxiety over, in Washington, 1841, 560; bearing upon Clay's chances, I844, 515; bearing upon the Connecticut and the presidential elections, 1844, 614; bearing upon the presidential campaign, I843, iS7; Blair on, 1844,506; Blair on a bill for, 1844> 541; Blair's quandary on, ISP, 489; Carroll County, Ky., meeting in favor of, 1844, 511; Cinciimati, meetings for and against, 1844, 508, 509, 511; Clay's letter on: Bancroft on, 1844, 613; desire of the friends of, to prevent a nomination at Baltimore, I844, 628; Evening Post article on, 1844, 506; excitement over, at New Orleans, iS.^, 515; feeling upon: Butler on, /5-(^, 515; feeling in Texas on, I84B, 557; fever for: Daniel on, 1844, 534; frontier popularity, I844, 533; general feeling in favor of: Donelson on, I844, 537; James Hamilton on, 1838, 367; Hammet's letter to Van Buren on, 1844, 60S; Van Buren's answer, 513; Hammond on his own letter on, 1844, 545; House resolution for: Blair on, I84B, 549, Dix on, 640; Sam Houston's views on: Blair on, 1847, 566; "immediate annexation meeting," New York? Butler on, 1845, 547; importance, 1844, 515; in relation to a risk of war: Paulding on, I846, 549; in relation to Van Buren's position: Donelson on, 1844, 523; in- fluence in New York, I84S, 548; Jackson's atti- tude, 119, 120, 121; Jackson's position on: Blair on, 1844, 540; Jackson's letter to Brown on: Gil- pin on, 1844, 501; Johnson on, I844, 513; Ken- dall's question to Van Buren on, 1844, 522; Law 734 INDEX on, ISU, S22, 636; Martin on, 18U, 522; Missis- sippi's interest in, 1844, 512; New Orleans Demo- crats in favor of, 1844i 515; Paulding on, 1845, 548; Pittsburgh Gazette on, 184S, 492; plot of the Calhoun party as to correspondence on, 184S, 425, 481, 482; project, 120; political use made of, 1844, 517; Edmonds on reasons for opposition to, 1844, 616; reasons for the Southern position on, 1844, 527; Ritchie on, 18Se, 263; 184S, 606; Bancroft on senti- ment in Massachusetts favoring, 1844) 514; Ban- croft on the strength of feeling for, 1844, 628; strength of convention sentiment for, 1844, 529; sudden appearance as an issue, I844, 626; treaty, 1844, 506, 609, 611, 512, 618; Van Buren on, 18S7, 311; VanBm'en advised upon, I844, 507,547; Van Buren questioned upon, I844, 487, 492, 499, 608, 611, 512; Van Buren urged to oppose, I844, 511; Van Buren's attitude, 121; vote of New York on, 184S,5ii; Weiles on, 1844, b43; Wioklifle on, i«^, 614; Wright on, I844, 609); armistice with Mexico, 611; Bancroft on, 1844, 508; Blair on, I84S, 549; Anthony Butler's notes on, 119; CESSION (question of, 18S7), 306; colony (comment), 223; Congressional action on, 18S8, 332; Cooper on, 288; documents on, promised by Benton to Van Buren, 185S, 641; GuizoT's utterances on, cited, I84S, 558; Ham- mond on, 1844, 610; House appropriation for a diplomatic agent to, 18S7 (Senate action on), 510; Houston in relation to (Blair on, 1810), 613; immigration, I84S, 567; Jackson's message on (comment), 276; Mayo letter (cited), 361; negotiations with (Bancroft on, I844), 624; Parker on, 1836, 264; Paulding on, 1857, 316; physical character and population, I84S, 657; problem connected with (Bancroft on, 1844), 628; question of recognition: (by France, 18S9, 378; by the United States, 263, Jackson on, 273); RELATIONS With the United States, 284, 297; Republic (James Hamilton on, 18S8), 357; reso- lutions (Flagg on, 1844), 507; scrip (Gilpin on, 184S), 653; slavery in, 649; Triplett on, 1836, 261; Van Buren attacked on the question of, 18es, 640; VERSES on, 309; victory extoUed, 1836, 262. Thames, Battle of: celebration, 184£, 446, 447' Fairfield on his speech at, 448. Thayer, Solomon, 167. Thomas, Burton A., letter, 494. Thomas, Francis, 299, 495; indorsed by Fred- erick County Democrats, I844, 646; (resolutions indorsing, sent to Van Buren, 646); letters, , 489, 493, 616, 519, 622; Published letters of (Davezac on, I844), 626. Thomas, Jesse Burgess, letter, 127. Thomas, Joseph L., letter, 277. Thomas, M., 245; letter, 245. Thomas, , Gen., 17. Thompson, George "W., letters, 536, 665. Thompson, James, 218, 219; letter, 219. Thompson, Jonathan, 37, 44, 46; letter, 389. Thompson, Smith, 29,40,44,63,68-62,66; alter- native Republican candidate for governor of New York, 18W, 37; appointment as Secretary of the Navy, 31 ; hopes for the presidency, f SM, 67, 69; LAST illness, 484: letters, 27, 28, 31, 34, 36, 37, 38, 41, 42, 45, 46, 57, 61; offered United States Supreme Court appointment, 57, 68, 69 (declines, 69; is appointed, 61, 62); ON ms own chances for presidential nomination, 18SS, 57; ON Tompkins's chances, 18B0, 39; recom- mended for collector of the port of New York, 31; Van Buren on, 35. Thompson, Thomas Perronet, 167. Thompson, , Judge, Jackson on, 128. Thompson, , 67. Thompson, , 311. Thomson, , 79. Thorn, John W., 43, 44. Thornton, Thomas C.,. letters, 424, 673. Thousand Islands, Blair and Van Buren's fishing excursion to, 18S1, 621; newspaper comment noted, 623. Throop, Enos Thompson, 179, 185, 193, 325, 600, 616; ARRIVAL in Italy, 1838, 352; Cambreleng on, 18S0, 141; condition and household (Van Buren on, 1818), 652; defence against House charges, I84O, 402; letters, 18, 30, 119, 145, 190, 191, 215, 218, 273, 276, 277, 282, 289, 291-296, 315, 318, 323, 324-326, 328, 333, 338, 341, 342, 352, 402, 447, 448- 532; ON the New York governorship, 1817, 30; provision FOR (Jackson on, 1«3;?), 190; EEC- commended for appointment in New York Cus- tom-house, 18SB, 194; Van Buken on, i«3«, 186; VOTE FOR, May, 1816, 28. Throop, George B., 616; letters, 354, 357, 400. Thurber, Ezra, 112. TiBBATTS, John W., 622; O'Sullivan on the Con- vention speech of, I844, 629; relation to the Kentucky resolutions and Butler's nomination, 185B, 626. TiEBiTTS, George, affiliation with Republicans, 36 (terms, 43); letters, 32, 36. Tickets (small, for currency), opposition to Issue of by corporations, 294. Tiffany, Madame, 640. Thden, Dan. R., 603; letter, 602. Tn,DEN, Elam, 234; letteiB, 234, 277, 313, 324, 337. TnjiEN, Elam (?) 124. Tilden, Junius, letter, 284. Tilden, Samuel Jones: action at the Baltimore Convention, June, 1860, 667; letters, 516, 617, 524, 553, 645, 663; RESOLUTIONS by (Elam Tilden on, 1838), 337. Tilden, Samuel Jones, 511, 551; Butler on aid of, in drafting resolutions, I844, 626. Tilden, Moses S., letter, 660. TiLDENS, circular of, I84O, 408. Tillinghast, Willlam I., letter, 202. TttLOTSON, Robert, letters, 28, 30, 31, 33, 54. TiLTON, James, letter, 306. Timeerlake, Mrs. (Peggy Eaton), inarrlage to Eaton, 97. Times, Hartford, Conn., Welles on his connection with 1844, 545. Tioga County, N. Y., vote forecast, WHO, 41. Tippecanoe Journal, 594. Tipton, Tohn, 240. Tipton County, Tenn., 489. Tobacco: duties on, I84O, 418; exports, 1837, 316; trade (Stevenson on, 18S9), 364. TocQUEvmLE, Alexis Charles Henri Cl£kel DE, Benton on the errors of, ISSl, 622. Tod, David, chances, I844, 608. INDEX Y35 Touuro, Henky, 189, 280, 296, 307, 319; letters, 189, 272, 281, 286, 318; suggested for consul at Paris, 1841, 422. TOLLARD, , 110. Tompkins, Daniel D., 32, 40, 42, 49, 51; ac- counts, 34, 35, 37-40, 42; candidate fob gov- EKNOE, (1807, 14; 1810, 16; 1819, 34, 30; ISSO: nomination, 37-40, acceptance discussed, 37-39, "Bucktail" address favoring, 40); candidate FOR PRESIDENT, 1818, 28 (clalms, 27, supported by- New York delegation, 28); correspondence of with Madison on Cabinet position cited, 40; LETTERS, 34, 49, 60; POUTICAL PROSPECTS: (1813, 20; 18B0, 39); Senate's answer to speecli of, Jan., 18U, 22; SPOKEN of for United States sec- retary of state, 23; strength compared with Clinton's, 1820, 41; Van Buren on, 35, 36. Tonnage duties, American, 154 (Federal bill for collection of, 26); British, 154. Toombs, Robert, Gilpin on, ISSe, 645. Topp, Robertson, 607; letter, 605. Tories, 234. Toelade de Azambuja, , 148, 150, 161. TORNEL, Jost MarLa, 152, 153, 156; appointment, 18S9, 362; letter, 362. Tourists, American, 639. TowNSEND, John, 136; letter, 136. TOWNSEND, , Dr., 97. TOWNSEND, , 102. Tract, Albert H., 395, 570, 571; letters, 435, 514, 521, 532. Tracy, Eusha W., letter, 570. Tracy, Henry D., 43. Trade: Distress, 1837, 282; EngUsh regulations for, 148; foreign, 84, 280. Transportation, 579, 602. "Travelling Cabinet," 117, 119. Travellers Turnpike Co., 15. Treasury, Federal, 283; circular, 274, 281- 288, 291-293, 295, 297, 312; CONDITION, 18S9, 379; CONSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENT Of, 327; DEPART- MENT (Woodbury on harmony with, 1839), 384; Hammond on, 1SS8, 345; local agents, 299; NOTE system, 25; notes, 216, 304, 306, 318 (English practices, 468; issue, 299, 314, 317, 418, 468; possible division on (Benton on, 1838), 340; Woodbury on the sale of by banks, 18S9, 378; speculation on, 1841, 439; Van Buren, 18S7, 317; Van Buren's special session message on (Jackson on, /8»r), 314; Woodbury on, /SS7-8, 317; Wright on, 1837, 303); plan (Van Buren's expectation of victory in, 18S8), 333; regulations for execu- tive commissioners (Butler on Van Buren's rec- ommendations for in 1837), 648; report, 18S7, 312. Treaties: "of Adeianople," 124, 127, 134; of England: (with France, "Slave convention": comment, 1832, 172, 180; commercial, with Spain, rumored, 301); of the United States: (with Austria, Aug. 27, 1829: arrangement for ratifying, 147; with England: "Jay's treaty," project, 1794, 12; "treaty of Ghent," Dee. 4, I8I4: extract, 25, proceedings under, 97, salary of commissioners under, 56, 86; Treaty on the right of search and slave-trade: notes, 1824, 67; treaty of Oct. 20, 1818: British violations, 166; " Webster- Ashburtou treaty," 184B: comment, 443, 444, 446-448, 452, 454, 457, 479; with France, July 4, 1831: text, 159; comment, 162, 163, 165, 166, 177, 221-223, 226, 227, 233, 235, 236; ratifloation noted, 172; with Mexico: Treaty of commerce, cited, 1830, 144; "Treaty of Guadalupe," 1848: comment, 579; with Saxony: proposed, 1830, 128; with Texas, 1844: discussed, 505, 606, 509, 511, 512, 518; with the Two Sicilies, Oct. U, 1832, "Treaty of Nar pies'': suggestion for a commissioner under, 199). Treaty-making power, 28. Teedwell, Thomas, letter, 87. Trees, 681. Trent affaie, 662. Teespass, plea of, 14. Teiplett, Robeet, 263; letter, 261. Teist, Nicholas Philip: health, 364; in ee- lation to the peace negotiations, 1847, 572; IN relation to the treaty of Guadalupe, etc., 1848, 679; LETTERS, 291, 316, 330, 333, 364, 383; MUMFOED on, 1839, 381; negotiations (Martin Van Buren, Jr., on 1848), 579; notes, 454; ON CHARGES agahist himself, 1839, 383; opposition to, 1839, 364; Randolph on, 1839, 372, 384; suggested as a commissioner of claims, 1838, 344. Teist, Nicholas Pmiip 7 account of a conversa- tion with Madison (Gilpin on, 1867), 648. Teists, 112. Teitis, Henry, 370; letter, 367. Teiumvirate of Clay, Fillmore, and Webstee, mo, 613, 616? Troup, George Macintosh, 25. Troup, Robeet, 38; letters, 94. Teuett, , removal, 1838, 352; Woodbury on, 1838, 360. Tuck, , 33. TuCKEE, Beverly, letter, 162. Tucker, Henry St. George, 66, 176; letter, 327; suggested as Barbour's successor on the Supreme Bench, 1841, 423. Tucker, Tilghman M., letter, 511. Tudor, William, 114. Turkey: Offley's negotiations with, 1829, 121; (Van Buren's views on negotiations with, 1830, 136; trade relations with the United States, 134, 136). "Turkish business," 1831, 150. Turner, Daniel, 118. TuENEE, David, instructions to, 1832, 189; letter, 397. TuENEE, John B., 287; letter, 284. TuENEE, William, letter, 663. TUENPIKE LAW, N. Y., 16. TURRILL, Joel, 368; letters, 248, 338, 341, 361, 366, 468, 627; Wright on a reply to, 1839, 370. TUTHILL, F., letter, 671. TUTHILL, Louisa C, 206; letters, 204, 206. "Twenty questions," 392. Twiggs, David Emanuel, 569. Two Brothers, 106. Two pee cent fund of Oliio, etc., to Sept. 30, 18S9, 3^9. Tyack, Wiluam, letters, 354, 529, 657. Tylee, John, 247, 426, 475, 515; activity in Michigan in favor of Calhoun by the partisans of, '1843, 462; administeation: (Bancroft on, 1843, 478; contrasted with Van Buren's, 1841, 430); Y36 INDEX AGEEEMENT to & treaty of annexation, 18U, 565; BAUCEorT on, 18iS, 473; Blair's attack upon, 1843, 488; BOTH PAETIES' ALOOFNESS from, iS^S, 470; CHANCES (Benton on, ISSS), 199; coali- tion WITH Calhoun, 511, 522 (against Van Bu- ren's nomination, 18U) 485, 640; schemes in Con- necticut, ISiS, 472); COALITION WITH WEBSTEK (Blair on, ISJfl), 431; coeeespondence with Jonathan Roberts (Gilpin on, «^), 446; couese CWright on, ISU), 428; effoets against har- mony at Baltimore (Carr on, 18U), 620; effoets OF THE followers of, 18U, h21; HOPES tor the treak-up ot his Cabinet, 181tl, 428; DfAHGUEAL ADDEESS, 18J4 (comment), 426; "inevitable Southern alliance," iS^, 468; intrigues of THE followers Of, IS^, 604; INTRIGUES WITH THE Pennsylvania State Administiation, 18J,S, 466; leadership of the majority (Jackson on, l&l^'), 446; Kendall on, 18J,1, 433; Kendall's CHAEACTEEIZATION of the party of, 466; meet- ing in favor of. New York, im, 625; message, lUi (Van Buren's opinion asked on the fiscal part of), 438; misuse of executive patronage, 181iS, 479; OEDER in regard to the AmistaA negroes, ml, cited, 434; overtures to Gov. Shannon, IHS, 463; party of, characterized, 181ilf, 520; ■ PLAN to block, iS^, 646; peeshien- TIAL POLICY, 18^1, 427; PEESIDENTIAL PREFER- ENCE, 18liS, 488; PEIMCIPLES and influence, 472; RECEPTION in Philadelphia 7 (Gilpin on, 181,1), VII; RELATIONS with the Cabinet, 181,1, 429; T. S. Smith's plan to re-elect, I8J4 t 547; a SUGGESTION to, on financial policy (Kendall on, IBJjS), 459; VIEWS ON THE EXCHEQUER, 181,3, 457; VIEWS ON A THIBD PARTY (lugersoUon, iS^), 489; VISIT to Boston, 18J,S, 473; weakness, 181,3, 465; WooDBUEY's ELECTIONEERING for In Massachu- setts, 181,3, 480; Wright on, 428, 438. "Ttleeism," 181,3, 456; the (JZofte's treatment ot, 181fi, 448. "Tylerphobia" at Albany, 181fi, 478. Tyler, John W., letter, 407. Tyler, Levi, letter, 392. TYLEE, WlLLIiM H., 407. Tylek, , Col., 147. Tyler, , 407. T N, 32. IT. Ulshoeffer, Henry, letter, 326. Ulhoeffer, Michael, letters, 47, 50, 51, 52, 63, 54. "Underground " political workers, 488. Union, Federal: Benton's plan to save, 18B7, 647; Cambrelenq on, 18in, 193; dangers to, from slavery and the tariff (Daniel on, 181,1,), 543; fears for the safety of, 1861, 618; impending doom ot: (G. H. Barstow on, 1861, 661; Van Bu- ren's comment, 661) ; indication of Washington real-estate values, 1851, as to the safety of, 620; Jackson on, I83i, 193, 194; Kendall on, 18si, 189; means ot saving (Montgomery Blair on, fSSf),660; Overton on, f«S«, 193; relation of the Southern States to (Hammond on, 18Bn), 629. Union, Harrisburg, 486. DHioji (Washmgton), 669,687,609,633,640; DoN- ELSON AND Armstrong's purchase ot, 618, 619; DONELSON'S MANAGEMENT of, 1851, 619; DON- elson's withdeawal, 18B^, 628; editorial on Breckinridge's speech, Mar. S, 185$, cited, 627; INFEEIOEITY to the Globe, 559; negotiations for the transfer of, 1849, 606; statement upon But- ler's approval of the Kentucky resolutions (Blair on, mH), 625. Union paety; Plans of the Omnibus Men to form, 1850, 615; (South Carolina: Poinsett on the absorption ot, 18U, 539; prospects of, ISSJi., 230). Union Tavern, Georgetovm, D. C, 55. United States Bank, see: Bank of the United States. United States, boundary, 'see: Mexico; see also: Northeastern boundary. United States, commercial prospects, especially in the Far East, 18^, 567. United States, commercial and diplomatic re- lations, see: Names of foreign countries. United States: European ignorance of, 390; movement against, in England, 18S1, 307; sug- gested as umpire between Texas and Mexico; 18Se, 261. United States Circuit Court, Michigan District, Grand Jury, 375. United States, 320. United States Catholic Miscellany, 400, 401. United States TelegrapJi, 226. Upham, Charles W., letter, 648. Upham, Nathaniel Gookdj, 637; letters, 636, 637. Upjohn, Eichaed ? 641. Upper Mount Bethel, Northampton County, Fa., citizens' meeting, 217. Upshur, Abel P., fight with Spencer in a Cabinet meeting, 465. "Utah war," Blair on, 1881, 659. Utica, N. Y., canal memorial, 220. Utica address, Blair on, 18^8, 679. Utica Insurance Co., 31. Utica Observer, 220. V. VachS, Alexander F., 263; letter, 264. Vail, Aaron, 167, 282, 289, 376, 377, 394; appoint- ment confirmed, 183S, 170; (Van Buren on appoint- ment, 1831, 160); ARRIVAL in Spain, I84O, 416; CHAEGi, London, 18SS, 172 (presentation as charg§ requested, 180); drafts and copies by, 114, 121, 125, 127, 134, 142, 145, 147-150, 154-158, 160- 166, 168, 170-172, 176-181; letters, 169, 179, 185, 198, 208, 223, 224, 234, 240, 244, 251, 254, 257, 259, 374, 417, 428; MARRIAGE, 240; on announcing re- moval of the deposits, 207. Vail, Aaeon ? 665. Van Alen, A. A., & Co., 668. Van Alen, James J., 13, 16; letter, 214. Van Alen, Jan V. L., 16. Van Alen, John J., letter, 12. Van Alen, John J. 7 14. Van Alen, John L., Jr., 13, 16. Van Alen family, genealogy, 638. Van Amringe, H. H., letter, 352. Van Antwerp, V. P., letters, 249, 363, 382, 413. Van Bueen, Abraham (father ot Martin Van Buren), 12; charge of Toryism against, 320. Van Buren, Abraham A. (brother ot Martin Van Buren), 16, 24, 28, 32, 34, 35, 38, 42, 149; let- ter, 19. INDEX 737 Van Bueen, Abbaham (son of Martin Van Buren), 95, 121, 125, 168, 160, 226, 272, 299, 306, 308, 331, 341, 342, 353, 354, 396, 407, 524, 567, 616, 658; address, 541; cokrections and additions, 413; drafts AND COPIES, 274, 275, 277, 484, 557; Gilpin on, 1847, 507, 569; HEALTH, 581, 582; HIGH SPIRITS over his fatlier's rejection, 18S£, 177; in the Mex- ican War (Poinsett on, 1847), 571; letters, 203, 319, 458, 544, 569; letter Irom, after Monterey, 1846 (Poinsett on, 565); news from (Van Buren on, 1847), 570; personai. finances, 571, 589; po- litical impressions, 1843, 468; resolutions: (1844, 537; 1846, 664); retubn from the Mex- ican War, 1848, 579; return to Lindenwald, 1841, 429. Van Buren, Angelica (Mrs. Abraham), 446, 571, 676; draft, 498; health, 474; letter, 647. Van Bueen, Anna, first winter in society, 1861, 658. Van Buren, Hannah (Mrs. Martin), last ilUiess, 31. Van Buren, Henrietta Irving (Mrs. Smith T.), 641, 645. Van Buren, John (son of Martin Van Buren), 76, 85, 90, 91, 122, 133, 137, 152, 158, 177, 179, 181, 203, 214, 216, 227, 272, 274, 396, 432, 439, 451, 457, 467, 545, 563, 662, 571, 572, 579, 680-582, 684r-688, 691, 698, 699, 609, 611, 612, 616, 618, 621, 622, 625, 626, 633, 643, 644; absent from the Thousand Islands excursion, 18S1, 621; appearance in Taylor's case, 76; appointments for meetings to be ad- dressed by, in Ohio, 1848, 698; argument in Beekman v. the People: (Bidwell's comment, 18S8), 651; asked to influence New York for Buchanan, 1848, 581; asked to support Mont- gomery Blair for United States Attorney-General, 18Si, 633; BAR examination, 162; before the United States Supreme Court: (,1846, 660; i«^r, 569); Blair on, i853, 635; Blair's dif- ference with, as to opposing Marcy and his fol- lowing, 1867, 649; Blair's hope for aggressive political action by, 185£, 627; Blair's "politi- cal sharpshooting" with, 1851, 622; cam- paign speech noted, 1848, 601; candidate for attorney-general of New York, 1844, 640, 647; COMMENDED as a Frce-soll champion, 1848, 689, 590; CONDUCT (Croswell on, 1838), 353; con- fidential messenger to the King of France, . 1839, 363; convention? speech, 1848 (com- ment), 682; document, 109; family afflic- tion, 1844, 544; raEEDOM from restraint after Van Buren's retirement and Wright's death, 1847, 675; Hamilton asks advice of, 1837, 303; HEALTH, 658, 661; IN RELATION TO THE HER- KIMER Convention, 1847 j 574; IN relation to THE New York Democracy and the next presi- dential nomination (Blair on, 18S0), 614; in- dorsed by Martin Van Buren for attorney-gen- eral of New York, 184S, 548; LAW studies, 216; LAWYER and politician, 611; leader of the "Young Democracy of Albany," 1843, 461; leadership, 18Se, 643; letters, 184, 234, 318, 393, 399, 542, 650, 575, 582, 689, 591, 616, 618, 644, 668; letter to Blair tampered with, 1861, 623? MARRIAGE, 1841, 428-430; objection to presidential candidates suggested. Mar., 1861, 618; on Benton and Blair's political limita- tions, and Blair's political separation from his 40803°— 10 47 sons, 1856, 644; ON HIS "adventures" at a Tammany Hall dance, 1861, 616; on the pub- lication of his speech at the Herkimer Conven- tion, 1847, 575; plans for dividing the anti- rent vote, 1846, 564; POUTICAL PROGRAM (Blair on, 1851), 622; presidential possibility, 1847, 674; professional business, 318, 575; Ran- dolph's MENTION of, 76; REFUSES to givc finan- cial aid to the Signal, 1848, 582; relations with E. H. Gillet, 1843, 610; request for a family consultation, 1861, 658; return voyage, 1838, 357; SCHEMING, i8«, 627; scores Blair for his advocacy of Butler, 1862, 626; speech at Cleveland, Ohio (comment, 184S). 608; speech AT Faneuil Hall, 1849, 610 (comment, 611); SPEECHES (Beekman on, 186S), 638; success in court, 275; suggested for vice-president? 1861, 618; TRAVELS, 1832, 176; Van Buren asks Jackson for a letter of introduction for, to the Duke of Wellington, 1838, 343; visit to England, 1838, 362; visit (Gilpin on, 1869), 663; wanted in Cincinnati, 1848, 697 (refuses invitation to speak, 591). Van Buren, John, letter, 553. Van Buren, John Dash, 660; letters, 486, 487, 662. Van Buren, J. M., letter, 249. Van Bueen, Lawrence, 634. Van Buren, Lawrence ? 648. Van Buren, Martin, 13, 18, 20, 22-24, 27, 32, 40, 96, 100, 101, 158, 204, 217, 219, 230, 232, 234, 242, 246, 278, 279, 302, 386; abhity to imite the Anti- Mason vote, 1835, 234; abstinence of partisans of, in Washington from president-making, 184S, 462; ACCEPTS the trusteeship of a proposed monument to Andrew Jackson, 184^, 444; ACTION on the tariff of 18B8, 236; activity in Pennsylvania favoring, 1842, 449; address. Mar. t 1813 (comments), 20; address at the completion of the monument to Silas Wright, 1850, 614; address to, in Washington, 1832, 183; address to the Senate, Btc. 16, 1833, commended, 212; addressed by .United States Anti-Masonic Convention, 1836, 200 (reply, 261); administration as secretary of state, 166; administration as president: (comment, 287,. 288, 295, 420-422; contrasted with Tyler's, 430); administration's HOSTILITY to the friends of, in. Pennsylvania, 1846, 653; advice asked as to- the Albany Argus, 42; advice asked as to starting a Van Buren electoral ticket in Mis- souri, 181fi, 595; advice asked by Gales and- Seaton on publishing McClure's letter, 1824, 68;: advice and assistance asked by I. Q. Leake, 1820, 42; ADVICE asked by Jackson on the annual message, 1832, etc., 186; advice asked bt Smith Thompson, 31; advice asked on the place for the New York convention, 1826, 76; advice to Blair against a newspaper ven- ture, 1866, 643; ADVICE to Governor Bouck on relations with the Legislature, 184S, 458; ad- vice TO Jackson against public controversy, 1831, 160; ADVICE TO Jackson on course toward nullification, 195; advice to Jackson on super- seding Barnard by Clinton, 1832, 190; advice TO Pierce on the Cabinet, 1862, 631, 632 (Blair's comment, 637); advice to Rives on the vice- presidency, 1831, 166; ADVICE to Martin Van 738 INDEX BUEEN, Jr., 638, 639; advice to, on the chief justiceship of New York, 32; advice to, on the English mission, 18S1, 156; advice to, on enter- ing the Cabinet, 18S9, 100; advice to, on the annexation of Texas, 18U, 507; advice to, on the cession of Texas, 1S29, 123; advice to, 1846, on obtaining the presidency, 566; advice to, on opposing the annexation of Texas, 1844, 611; ADVICE to, on political course, 18SS, 233; advice to, on qualifying his views on Texas, 1844, 824; ADVICE to, on replying to questions on the an- nexation of Texas, 1844, 647; advice to, on resignation of the governorship, 102; advice to, on the vice-presidency, 156; advice to, on writing a second letter favoring the iniinediate annexation of Texas, I844, 523; advised against hostility to Mormon claims, I84O, 392; advised by Carr and Davezac to immediate action, I844, 613; ADVISED by Wright to stand firm, I844, 518, 520; ADVISED to decline a nomination, I844, 517, 521; ADVISED to hold firm, 18S7, 320-321, 326; ADVISED to return to the Senate, 1844, 544; ADVISED to withdraw before the convention, 1844, 499, 618; ADVOCATES Yates for governor, 1812, 54; APFAIE with Suydam, 18; affidavit on the connection of, with the Livingston Manor, I84O, 410; AGAINST federal assumption of State debts, 1844, 646; against war policy, 1838, 334; AID AND ADvrCE to hls brother Abraham, 34, 35; aid ASffED in a love affair, 485; alarm of the friends of, over bad news from Washington, 1844, 614; ALLEGED ABOLITIONIST VieWS, 246; AL- LEGED advocacy of change in the New York electoral law, 18S8, 92 (denied, 94); alleged AND REAL GROUNDS of Opposition to, 184S, 483; ALLEGED Catholic tendencies, 242, 258, 260, 271, 448 (denials, 242, 259); alleged connec- tion with Minnebago Land Co., 267 (denial, 268); alleged correspondence with the Pope (ques- tion and reply), 239; alleged expressions favoring Calhoun, 184^, 446; alleged inac- IVITY in settling the governorship, 18SS, 53; al- leged INFIDELITY, 351; ALLEGED INJURY of W. H. D. C. Wright, 464; alleged injustice to ■Federalists, 18B8, 90; alleged interference in Ohio politics denied, 259; alleged intol- erance of Catholics (opposition to Francis Cooper), 399, 401; alleged " noncommitalism," 268; alleged letter on the Amistad negroes, 1840, 390; alleged letter to the Missouri Legislature declining renomination (denial urged, 1842), 446; ALLEGED OPPOSITION to the War of 1812, 510; ALLEGED PLAN to defeat, at Baltimore, 1844, 613; ALLEGED WEAKNESS in the Cabinet, 1829, 107; Allen's relatons, with, 202; ALONE CAPABLE ol Carrying out Jackson's prin- ciples, 566; ANSWER TO Daniel (Butler on, 1847), 577; ANSWER TO INTERROGATORIES in Kendall v. Stokes, 184S f 492; answer to Ninth Ward Convention, 432; answer to Ohio in- terrogatories, 1840, 401, 406; answers ques- tions on public policy, 248; appointive policy, 478, 480, 481; appointment as attorney-general in 1814 (notes on), 638; appreciation of I'. P. Blair, 039; approached, JS45, on serving in the New York Constitutional Convention, 659 (de- ciinen, 660); approves Cassidy's and Com- STOCK's action in the election of 1855, 643; ap- proves Coles's article on Jefferson's author- ship of the Ordinance of 1787, 634; approves Dix's speech on the compromise bill. Senate, 1848, 593; approves Jackson's views on the Webster- Ashburton treaty, I842, 448; approves Jackson's statement on the removal of the deposits, 209; approves Worth's poutical ATTITUDE, 1850 f 615; Army reforms credited with success in the Mexican War, I846, 565; arrival in England, 1831, ISl; arrival in London, 18S1, 161; article in the Olohe on, I848, 591; ARTICLE ON, in Louisiana Courier (cited, 1844), 603; articles on, in the Wa£i- inglon Republican (King on), 54; asked by Benton for a notice of Silas Wright, 1851, 621; ASKED by Blair for advice as to Montgomery Blair's establishing a paper in Washington, 1852, &2A; . ASKED BY Blair for his recollections of the Jackson administration, 1849, 610; asked by Butler for advice on a speech at a Democratic meeting in New York after the Baltimore Con- vention, 1848, 584; ASKED by McElhiney for sup- port for a Cabinet place, 185S, 632 (declines, 633); ASKED BY Polk to induce Butler to accept the War Department, 1845, 550; asked by Ean- dall for suggestions on the treatment of nevolu- tionary statemen, 1850, 615; asked by Sedg- wick tor pohtical opinion and advice, 1847, S77; ASKED BY John Van Buren to allow his name to be presented at Baltimore, I848, 582 (refusal, 582); ASKED BY WiLMOT for a favorable expres- sion of, on the Wilmot Proviso, I847, 574 (answer, 574); ASKED BY Wright to be in Albany during the Constitutional Convention, I848, 662 (Wright on his refusal, 563); asked for advice on abolition agitation, 1846, 663; asked for ad- vice on the proposed New York Free-soil con- vention, Jan., I849, 601; , asked for advice on the tariff, 18S3, 197; asked for documents bearing upon his poUtical record, I844, 497; asked foe financial aid, 249; asked for a LOAN to start the Democratic Expositor, 1842, 443; ASKED FOR NEWSPAPER SUBSIDY, 1SS3, 208 (re- fusal, 210); ASKED FOR HIS PORTRAIT, 666; ASKED FOR REPORT ou New York judiciary sys- tem, 184S, 476; asked foe a subsidy for the Alt Berks, 1844, 624; asked to allow his name to go before the Convention, 1848, 583; asked TO authorize his nomination by the Utica Con- vention, June, 1848, 586 (refusal, 587); asked TO BE a presidential candidate, I841, 428; asked TO COMPILE Jefferson's political aphorisms, 1853, 634; ASKED TO CONTRIBUTE to a chuTch build- ing at Van Buren, Ark., 654; asked to defend the Anti-renters, ISSO, 136 (refusal, 136); asked TO FAVOR Jackson, 1824, 70; asked to indorse James G. Bennett for consulship, 191; asked TO INFLUENCE local politics, 1836, 257; asked to intervene in the Connecticut elections, 18S5, 235; ASKED TO LEAD a Northern movement, 1848, 683; asked to run for the New York Assembly, 1857, 650 (declines, 650); asked to SERVE as a trustee of the Smithsonian Institu- tion, 1844, 545; ASKED to sign a memorial to the- New York Legislature urging the abolition of capital punishment, 1841, 435 (decMnes, 437); INDEX 739 ASKED TO tTRGE his friends to support Folli, 1844, 543 (response, 543); ASKED TO WIN Sutlier- land over, 236; asks advice as to accepting the chiel justiceship of New Yorlc, 31; asks poe Jackson's autographs, 1844, 507; asks Jackson for a letter of introduction for John Van Buren, i8S8, 343; ASES Madison to let tiim pubUsh the Madison-Tompkins correspondence, 40; asks Madison's views on internal improvements, 18S0, 133 (Madison's answer, 134); asks permit to visit Woolwich, etc., 1C5; asks WauAMS's authority for Spencer's statement, 1810, 39; ASSOCIATED with the subtreasury as "against the banks and Clay," I84I, 432; associations, 18P, 480; ATTACK UPON in the Charleston Mercnry (Cooper on), 283; attacked by the Globe on the Texas question, 186B, 640; attempts against, in Virginia, 18S^, 190; attempts of Thomas J. Smith against, 18U, 626; attempts to defeat in Hudson County, ISSi, 229; attempts to DEFEAT the nomination of, 1844, 611; attempts TO involve in Ohio Insurance and Trust Co. affairs, 258; attempts to create prejudice against (Welles on), 144; attempts to involve inbusinessfailure, 18S4, 218; attempts to prove corruption against the administration of, 18^, 482; ATTEMPTS TO SECURE postal appointments, 41, 43-46, 50-52; attitude toward banks, 127; ATTTTUDE TOWARD THE CESSION of TexaS, 1829, 121; ATTITUDE TOWARD INTERNALIMPROVEMENTS, 48, 79, 240; ATTITUDE TOWARD MADISON and his administration, 21, 411; attitude toward the Missouri question, 37, 236; attitude toward swartwout's appointment, 108, 109; atti- tude toward the war of 181b, 20, 23, 26, 183; AUDIENCE of leave, 18S$, 180; autobiographt, 633: (Blair contributes material for, 1860, 668 Blair on, 632, 659; Blair on opportunities for research in Washington, 654; Blair's offer to help in the revision of, 1869, 664; Blair's search for material for, 1866, 643; Montgomery Blair's re- searches for, 1858, 652; comment, 641; Croswell furnishes material, 644, 645; his comment, 1856, 644; materialsfor, sent from Ohio, 661; Rives on the printed sources for, 185B, 631; progress and prospects, 1858, 652; Scott's search for material for, 1856, 644; Sheldon Smith's offer for the pub- lication of, 1859, 665; Van Buren on his work on, 1854, 639, on the posthumous publication of, with selected letters, by Smith Van Buren and Butler, 646; Van Buren requests Smith Van Buren to decide definitely as to his wiUingnesa to continue, 1858, 663; Van Dyck's researches for, 1856, 644; M. V. B. Wilcoxson's notes for, 642); AUTOGRAPH requested, 655; aversion to the New York governorship, 18112, 52; Bancroft on, 1844, 535; Bancroft's advice to, 184S, 468; Bancroft's advice to, on letter wri(> ing, 184S, 476; Bancroft's campaign life of, 1844, 607, 608, 513, 614, 516-519, 636, 646; Banceopi's CON- FIDENCE in administration of, 322; Beekman's ADVICE TO, on business matters, 1854, 639; Ben- ton FAVORS for president, 1834, 231; Benton's APPROVAL OF announcement of, in 1840, for a can- didate in 1844, 448; Benton's attitude TOWARD, 1848, 694; B:enton's request, 1851, for the letter written by him to Van Buren in f 832,621; bets on elections, 78; bill on impris- ormient for debt, 1817 (cited), 234; bills (trades- men's), 640, 649, 652, 654, 668; BIOGRAPHICAL ARTICLE ON, in the New American Cyclopedia, sent to Smith Van Buren for criticism, 186B, 6C2; BIRTHPLACE, 246; BLAIR ON HIS INTERCOURSE WITH, in the summer of 1850, 615; Blair on his POLITICAL SEPARATION FROM, 1858, 646; BLAIe'S ALLEGED WISH to glve Up the Globe on the acces- sion of, 646; Blair's appeeciation of the friend- ship of, 549, 600; Blair's desire to save from irritation over Washington political conditions, 1858, 660; Blair's gratitude for the good opin- ion of, 1844, 645; Blair's hope for an alliance between a granddaughter of, and a grandson of his own, 650; Blair's obligation to, 649; Bradford County address favoring, I840, 409, (Van Buren's answer, 409); Brown's grati- fication at the opinion of, 1860, 667; Bryan's SUPPORT of, 337; Buchanan's alleged state- ment in favor of, I844, 525; Butlee's account OP (Maroy on, 1844), 606; Anthony Butlee's notes foe, on Texas, 119; B. F. Butles's EESPONSE to the condolence of, on Mrs. Butler's death, 1854, 639; Butler's (B. F.) speech in favor of, i«3«, 188; Calhoun-Tyler "intrigue" against the nomination of in 1844 (Benton on) 640; Cambee- leng on, 18S2, 176; Cambeeleng's answee to inquiry of, 1859, on changes in the Federal laws on West India trade, 654; campaign life of (Globe, I840), 396; candidacy for attorney-general of New York: (1812, 19, 666; candidacy and appointment, I8I4, 23, 638); candidacy for state senator, 1812, 19; can- DroACY FOR goveenoe: (refused, 1826; 1828, 89, 93); candidacy foe United States senator: (1820, 45; for reelection, 1828, 78, 79, 80); can- didacy FOE THE PEESIDEKTLiL NOMINATION: (18SS, 206; urged, 1842, 447; 184S, 456); Caro- line case the basis of an attack upon, I84I, 426; case OUTLINED, 1832, 172; Cass's advocacy op, 1840, 404; Cass's attitude toward, I840, 408; CAUSE one with Jackson's after rejection, 1832, 176; CELEBEA'nON OF THE BIRTHDAY OF: (in Philadelphia, 184S, 490; at Kinderhook, I8S4, 639); CHANCES estimated: (1835, 236; I84S, 472; in Maine, 1843, 476; 1844, 498); character of those disaffected to, 1844, 520; charge against, as to McLane's instructions, 239; charge AGAINST, regarding his relations to Madison, 183; charge of betraying "Aristides," 53, (refuted, 181); CHARGED BY FEDERALISTS wlth sccrct aid to Clinton, 78; charged with complicity in the aflair of the Bank of America, 53; charged WITH public land SPECULATION, 264 (denial, 264); CHAEGES AGAINST NOTED, 1835, 249; CHAEGE3 AGAINST, EEGARDING HIS VOTE On the tariff of 1828, 183; check for the Jackson monu- ment, 634; CHOICE OP Wyoming County (N. Y.) Democracy, 1843, 482; Christmas tour with Irving, 1831, 171; Cincinnati Eepublican favor- able to Van Buren, 204 (influence, 204); CIE- cuLAE on the distribution views of, 275; Clai- borne's REFERENCES to, in the Life of Qiiitman, 658; claims for presidency discussed, 183S, 207; Clay letter, 1848 (comment), 582; Clay's 740 INDEX PEKSONAL fSeijng loward, 623; combination AGAINST (Benton on, 1830-lSS^ ?), 622; com- bination AGAINST on the Texas issue, 18U, 510; COMBINED forces Irom Washington against, fSii, 529; COMBINED OPPOSITION to, IS^S, 481; COMMENDATION of, at Tammany annual dinner, 18S1, 157; COMMENDED by. Fourteenth Ward Van Buren Association, New Yori, 18H, 634 (answer, 536); COMMENDED by New York Peace Society, 1858, 347; CONCENTEATION of faotions against, ISiiS, 478; coNcauTOB, 18W, 102; Van Bitben Convention ? (addresses cited, 18U), 624; con- demns Calhoun, 18S1, 163; conduct com- mended, 18U, a34; conduct in 181X, 373, 484, 644; CONDUCT on the Missouri question, 239; CONDUCT toward Baltimore nominations com- mended, ISH, 640; CONDUCT toward Clinton, 235; CONDUCT of (Gilpin on, ISU), 542; confidence IN expressed, 18S5, 253; confidence of Demo- cratic success, 18H, 543; confusion in the Democratic party after the loss of, as a leader, 665; CONGRATULATIONS to, after inauguration, 18S7, 281, 282; CONGRATULATIONS to On election, 1817, 29; CONGRATULATIONS TO On presidential elec- tion, 18S6, 273, 274, 276, 277; CONGRATULATIONS TO on the termination of a conspiracy, 18U, SIT; CONGRATULATIONS TO On victory over the Bank of the United States, 213; congratulations to, on victory over Kent, connection with court- martial, etc., 26; connection with the court- martial of Gen . W ilkinson, 181 i, 26; connection with the Crawford-Forsyth letter, 150; connec- tion with the Free-soil movement his best claim to immortality, 594; connection with the GeorgiarCherokee difliouities, 18S2, 194; con- nection with the Livingston Manor, 17, 410; considerations favoring the nomination of, ISJfi, 477; consulted in reference to acting against Clinton, 35; consulted on the district judge- ship, 1819, 34; CONTRACT for working the Liuden- wald farm, 18U ? 436: controversy" of Van Buren faction with the Calhoun faction, iS^S, 477; countermoves in favor of, in Massachusetts, ISiS, 480; Cooper on, 28S; Cooper's advice to, 18S9, 105; correspondence with Benton, Jail,. 11-16, 1862, sent to Clay, 625; course as to newspaper control contrasted with Calhoun's, WiS, 483; course on northeastern boundary, 1859, 309, 370, 377; COURSE praised, 1821,, 70; credited with peaceful settlement of French difficulties, isse, 256; "cross-examination" of, from Virginia (Rives on, 18SB), 239; Dallas's gratitude to, im, 533; danger to, in Benton's support, lSJi$, 437; Daniel's estimate, 18U, 534; Davezac's suggestion to, for a clari- fying statement on Texas, ISU, 627; decision on Maj. Thomas W. Lendrum's ofBcial conduct, 18S9 ? 386; declines invitation to a dinner in honor of Lord Morpeth, ISJfl, 436; deed TO a cemetery lot, 650; defeat prophesied, /«^, 396; defeat, f 4^^,630, 641; defeat, i«.}«, 602; DEFENDS Jackson's Bank policy, 218; Democratic Flag on,- 181,8, 690; Democratic PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE, 18J^, 458; DEMONSTRA- TION FOB (Dallas on, 181,7), 575; demonstra- tions in Pennsylvania favoring, 18U, 496; de- sired BY Blaib to write the history of the Jack- son and Van Buren administrations, 615; dif- ference with Polk over the Cabinet, ISJiS, b¥I, 649, 550-562;. difficulties, 18S8, 337; DiFn- CULTIES of position, 18S7, 307; dinnee-party, 1829 f (Mrs. Jesup's recollections of, 1858), 652; DIPLOMATIC ADDRESS to, after resignation, 168 (reply, 158); DmECTioN.s for a letter to Mrs. Gilpin, 639; disapproval of pecuniary connec- tion with the public press, 184$ ?