To President Millard Fillmore 1852 November 20 Letter.

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To President Millard Fillmore 1852 November 20 Letter.

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Mentions that Thomas Corwin has presented letters of recommendation to Fillmore regarding Judge Thomas M. Key's nomination to the commission to settle California land claims. Marshall agrees with the nomination, mentions public confidence in Keys, notes his past service to the Whig party and says Key's appointment will bring satisfaction in both Ohio and Kentucky.

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Whig Party (Ohio)

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This Whig Party in Cleveland, Ohio, drew its membership from former Federalists, anti-Masons, and national Republicans who opposed the limited government policies of the Democratic Party and President Andrew Jackson. The Whigs favored an activist federal government and broad humanitarian reforms. In Cleveland, Whig members were generally businessmen and those who profited from the Ohio and Erie Canal. Evangelical Protestants were drawn to the Whig Party as well, advocating a platfor...

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Marshall, Edward, 1815-1899

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Marshall was a native of Kentucky. He served in the Mexican War and was elected a congressman from California (1851-1853). He later served as attorney general of California (1883-1886). From the description of To President Millard Fillmore 1852 November 20 Letter. (Filson Historical Society, The). WorldCat record id: 49251943 ...

Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874

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Millard Fillmore was born in Cayuga County, N.Y. and later became a resident of East Aurora and Buffalo. He was a lawyer, local office holder, State Assemblyman, U.S. Congressman, N.Y. State Comptroller, Vice-President under Zachary Taylor and 13th U.S. President, 1850-1853. He was also involved in establishing numerous Buffalo institutions. He was a founder and first Chancellor of the University of Buffalo, Commander of the Union Continentals (Home Guard) during Civil War, and first president o...

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Key, Thomas Marshall, 1819-1869

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Corwin, Thomas, 1794-1865

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U.S. congressman 1830-1840 and senator 1845-1850; Ohio governor 1840-1842; U.S. sec. of the Treasury, 1850-1853. From the description of Letter, 1847 Jan. 26. (Ohio Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 41240210 American politician. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Washington City, to John M. Clayton, Secretary of State, 1849 Mar. 25. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270530944 Corwin's career included terms as Governor of Ohio (1840-184...