Kendall, Amos, 1789-1869

Dates

Existence: 1789 - 1869

Biography

Amos Kendall was born on August 16, 1787, in Dunstable, NH. He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1811, after which he studied law before moving to Kentucky. In Kentucky he practiced law and became the editor of "The Argus" newspaper. In 1829, he was appointed Auditor of the U.S. Treasury by Andrew Jackson. Considered President Jackson's right hand man, he wrote many of Jackson's state papers, publicizing Jackson's views in his own papers as well as hundreds of others around the country. Kendall also served as Postmaster General from 1835 to 1840. Kendall introduced many reforms to the Postal Service and freed it from debt. In addition, he was the founder and first president of the Deaf and Dumb Asylum in Washington. Kendall died in 1869.

Found in 33 Collections and/or Records:

Amos Kendall collection

Collection

Identifier: MS-1199

MS-1199

Date(s): 1831 to 1859

Abstract

Amos Kendall (1789-1869), Postmaster General of the United States. Dartmouth Class of 1811. Consists of professional correspondence, a petition and a receipt related to Kendall's position as Postmaster General of the United States.

Amos Kendall letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 832221

Mss 832221

Date(s): 1832-03-21

Abstract

In English.

Amos Kendall letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 830108

Mss 830108

Date(s): 1830-01-08

Abstract

In English.

Amos Kendall letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 830353

Mss 830353

Date(s): 1830

Abstract

In English.

Amos Kendall letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 830463

Mss 830463

Date(s): 1830-08-13

Abstract

In English.

Amos Kendall letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 830523

Mss 830523

Date(s): 1830-09-23

Abstract

In English.

Amos Kendall letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 831169

Mss 831169

Date(s): 1831-02-19

Abstract

In English.

Amos Kendall letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 815606.3

Mss 815606.3

Date(s): 1815-11-06

Abstract

In English.

Amos Kendall letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 846628

Mss 846628

Date(s): 1846-11-28

Abstract

In English.

Amos Kendall letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 847109

Mss 847109

Date(s): 1847-01-09

Scope and Contents

Two-page letter from Amos Kendall in Washington to Charles E. Len on behalf of Mrs. Bridenthal who wishes to prevent her husband's application for a divorce.

Amos Kendall letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 847521

Mss 847521

Date(s): 1847-09-21

Abstract

In English.

Amos Kendall letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 868465

Mss 868465

Date(s): 1868-08-15

Scope and Contents

Letter from Amos Kendall in Washington to Samuel Finley Breese Morse in Poughkeepsie, New York, enclosing Tracy's letter. Writer does not think he has any right to be the arbitrator. Enclosure lacking.

Amos Kendall letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 850309

Mss 850309

Date(s): 1850-05-09

Abstract

In English.

Amos Kendall letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 851390

Mss 851390

Date(s): 1851-06

Scope and Contents

Four-page letter from Amos Kendall in Washington, DC to the US Commissioner of Patents, asking that the attached description of his invention for improvements in electric telegraphs be filed, pending patent.

Amos Kendall letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 853206

Mss 853206

Date(s): 1853-03-16

Scope and Contents

Business letter from Amos Kendall to J.C. Rives.

Amos Kendall letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 832318

Mss 832318

Date(s): 1832-05-18

Abstract

In English.

Amos Kendall letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 834426

Mss 834426

Date(s): 1834-07-26

Abstract

In English.

Amos Kendall letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 834558

Mss 834558

Date(s): 1834-10-08

Abstract

In English.

Amos Kendall letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 835110

Mss 835110

Date(s): 1835-01-10

Abstract

In English.

Amos Kendall letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 836522

Mss 836522

Date(s): 1836-09-22

Abstract

In English.