ALS, 1841 October 20 : Washington, to Hon. Mr. [James Fowler] Simmons.

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ALS, 1841 October 20 : Washington, to Hon. Mr. [James Fowler] Simmons.

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Probably written to the Rhode Island congressman, this letter from President Tyler concerns the case of a Mr. Mallet, whom Simmons felt should be forced to resign. Tyler feels difficulty in "removing a faithful and capable officer for mere opinion's sake."

1 p. ; 25 x 21 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Tyler, John, 1790-1862

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John Tyler (b. March 29, 1790, Charles City County, Virginia–d. January 18, 1862, Richmond, Virginia), was the tenth President of the United States (1841–1845) and the first to succeed to the office following the death of President William Henry Harrison....

Simmons, James Fowler, 1795-1864

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