Johnson, Andrew, US Pres., 1808-1875

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Dates

Existence: 1808 - 1875

Biography

Andrew Johnson (December 29, 1808 – July 31, 1875) was the 17th president of the United States, serving from 1865 to 1869. He assumed the presidency as he was vice president at the time of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Andrew Johnson papers

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 857940.1

Mss 857940.1

Date(s): 1857 to 1868

Scope and Contents

Andrew Johnson franked envelope as senator, addressed to Albert Nathaniel Swain of Bellows falls, Vermont; Note as military governor of Tennessee regarding supplies for the army; Card as president requesting an appointment with the Secretary of the Navy, Gideon Wells.

Daniel Webster letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 851127

Webster Mss 851127

Date(s): 1851-01-27

Abstract

In English.

James Gibbons letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 867608.1

Mss 867608.1

Date(s): 1867-11-08

Scope and Contents

Three-page letter from James Gibbons in Philadelphia to Andrew Johnson presenting his views on the effect of the Irish question in American politics.

US President Andrew Johnson appointment

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 865368.1

Mss 865368.1

Date(s): 1865-06-18

Scope and Contents

Appointment by US President Andrew Johnson of Charles Howe as collector of customs for the district of Key West. Signed by Hugh McCulloch, Secretary of the Treasury