McCulloch, Hugh, 1808-1895
Dates
- Existence: 1808 - 1895
Biography
Hugh McCulloch (December 7, 1808 – May 24, 1895) was an American financier who played a central role in financing the American Civil War. He served two non-consecutive terms as U.S. Treasury Secretary under three presidents.
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Hugh McCulloch letter
Two-page letter from Hugh McCulloch in Washington, DC to Thomas D. Jervey in Charleston, South Carolina with a reply to request and reference to copy of Treasury Department instructions which is enclosed. Reference to District Attorney Corbin and Mr. Leitch. (Enclosure missing)
John McAllister Schofield letter
One-page letter from U.S. Secretary of War John McAllister Schofield to U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Huch McCulloch. Schofield acknowledges a communication from McCulloch relative to protection of fur seals in Alaska. The matter has been referred to Major General Halleck, commander of the Pacific area, with orders to comply with the request "so far as military service will permit."
Jonathan Worth letter
Letter from Jonathan Worth in Raleigh, North Carolina to Hugh McCulloch in Washington, requesting a set of weights and measures as that state's had been lost.
Secretary of the Treasury report extract
One-page extract from an 1865 report by U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Hugh McCulloch.