Found 8 collections related to Statesmen -- United States -- 19th century

Maxcy, Virgil, 1785-1844
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 4541
.1 linear feet (1 folder)
Virgil Maxcy (1785-1844) was born in Attleboro, Massachusetts, graduated from Brown University in 1804, and became an attorney and politician in Maryland. The papers consist of a journal, correspondence, and an undated July Fourth oration. The... more
Spencer, John C. (John Canfield), 1788-1855
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 3690
.1 linear feet (1 folder)
Letters written by American lawyer and statesman John Canfield Spencer (1788-1855) mainly dealing with legal decisions. Recipients include Samuel B. Ruggles, Ethan B. Allen, Daniel D. Tompkins, Gales and Seaton, Gordon L. Ford, and other prominent... more
Niles, John M. (John Milton), 1787-1856
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 4563
.1 linear feet (1 folder)
Correspondence of American editor, senator, and Postmaster General John Milton Niles, 1829 to 1856, relating to Connecticut politics, legal matters, and the sale of print paper to Francis Preston Blair, Sr., as well as other matters.
McLane, Louis, 1786-1857
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 4534
.1 linear feet (1 folder)
Collection consists mainly of letters written by American lawyer and politician Louis McLane, with most items dating from his tenure as United States Secretary of the Treasury. Content relates mostly to professional matters, such as distribution... more
Rush, Richard, 1780-1859
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 4606
.1 linear feet (1 folder)
Letters and drafts of letters from American statesman Richard Rush (1780-1859) relating to official, legal, and political issues, as well as social matters. Most are brief, but more extensive letters discuss the burning of Washington, slavery and... more
Schurz, Carl, 1829-1906
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 4613
.1 linear feet (1 folder)
Carl Schurz (1829-1906) was a German-born American soldier and statesman. Letters in the collection are generally brief, and discuss administrative and social matters. Many are addressed to Gordon Lester Ford. Also present are several autographs... more
Fish, Hamilton, 1808-1893
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 4381
.1 linear feet (1 folder)
The papers consist primarily of notes and letters sent by American statesman Hamilton Fish to various parties. The letters are generally brief, and relate to both professional and social matters. Autographs and clippings are also present
Gallatin, Albert, 1761-1849
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 6406
.1 linear feet (1 folder)
Several letters written by Swiss-born American statesman and educator Albert Gallatin. Letters are both professional and social in nature, and include an 1808 letter to President Thomas Jefferson relating to the Embargo Act of 1807; a biographical... more