Porter, Peter B. (Peter Buell), 1773-1844

Porter was a member of the New York State Legislature, a member of the United States House of Representatives from New York State, a major general in the War of 1812, and United States Secretary of War from 1828 to 1829. He was a strong supporter of the Whig Party.

From the description of Letter, 1839 February 16. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 145407205

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