Papers 1836-1855.

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Papers 1836-1855.

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Scattered correspondence, 1836-1855, of Thomas Corwin with William John, Mayersville, O.; William H. Seward, Albany, N.Y.; James J. Faran, R.P. Spalding, and John J. Touney, Columbus, O.; John J. Crittenden, Thomas Ewing, and W.M. Meredith, Washington, D.C. relative to the dispute over Ohio's northern boundary, extradition of criminals, resignation of state senators and representatives to prevent quorums, Whig strategy prior to the 1848 national convention, and recommending individuals for federal offices.

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Ohio History Connection, Ohio Historical Society

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Ohio History Connection, Ohio Historical Society

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Seward, William Henry, 1801-1872

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William Henry Seward was born in Florida, Orange County, New York, on May 16, 1801. He was the son of Samuel S. Seward and Mary (Jennings) Seward. He graduated from Union College in 1820, studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1822. In 1823, he moved to Auburn, New York, where he entered Judge Elijah Miller's law office. He married Frances Adeline Miller, Judge Miller's daughter, in 1824. Seward was interested in politics early in his career and became actively involved in the Anti-Masonic m...

Faran, James John

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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...

Spalding, R. P.

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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...