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Corwin, Thomas, 1794-1865

 

Dates

  • Existence: 1794 - 1865

Biography

Thomas Corwin (July 29, 1794 – December 18, 1865), also known as Tom Corwin, The Wagon Boy, and Black Tom was a politician from the state of Ohio. He represented Ohio in both houses of Congress and served as the 15th Governor of Ohio and the 20th Secretary of the Treasury. After affiliating with the Whig Party, he joined the Republican Party in the 1850s. Corwin is best known for his sponsorship of the proposed Corwin Amendment, which was presented in an unsuccessful attempt to avoid the oncoming American Civil War.

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Henry W. Gilbert letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 852270.1
Webster Mss 852270.1
Date(s): 1852-04-20
Abstract

In English.

Thomas Corwin letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 847307
Mss 847307
Date(s): 1847-05-07
Abstract

In English.

Thomas Corwin letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 851461.1
Webster Mss 851461.1
Date(s): 1851-08-11
Scope and Contents

Letter from Thomas Corwin in Washington to Daniel Webster in Franklin, New Hampshire, telling him that he will be unable to visit Webster in New Hampshire. Has a loathing for public Life so will let the Republic take care of itself.

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