Silas Wright letters to Benjamin F. Butler, A. C. Flagg, and John Tyler 1827-1846

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Silas Wright letters to Benjamin F. Butler, A. C. Flagg, and John Tyler 1827-1846

http://archives.nypl.org/mss/3398

Letters to Benjamin F. Butler of New York, dated mostly from Washington. Relating to politics; Jersey City Revenue District Speaker of the House, 1839; President Jackson and Currency Bill; Jesse Hoyt and revenue discrepancies; Butler's relationship with Hoyt, and Congressional investigation efforts to nominate Van Buren, 1844; Wright declines nomination for Vice President; Gov. Wright declines to nominate General officers of New York. In all, 54 letters, including one letter to A.C. Flagg, two letters to President Tyler, and one letter to Wright.

.21 linear feet; 1 volume

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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