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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 32 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

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 850309
Mss 850309
Date(s): 1850-05-09
Abstract

In English.

Amos Kendall letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 851390
Mss 851390
Date(s): 1851-06
Abstract

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Amos Kendall letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 831169
Mss 831169
Date(s): 1831-02-19
Abstract

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Amos Kendall letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 832221
Mss 832221
Date(s): 1832-03-21
Abstract

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Amos Kendall letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 832318
Mss 832318
Date(s): 1832-05-18
Abstract

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Amos Kendall letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 846628
Mss 846628
Date(s): 1846-11-28
Abstract

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Amos Kendall letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 847109
Mss 847109
Date(s): 1847-01-09
Abstract

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Amos Kendall letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 847521
Mss 847521
Date(s): 1847-09-21
Abstract

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Amos Kendall letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 815606.3
Mss 815606.3
Date(s): 1815-11-06
Abstract

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Amos Kendall letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 830108
Mss 830108
Date(s): 1830-01-08
Abstract

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Amos Kendall letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 836522
Mss 836522
Date(s): 1836-09-22
Abstract

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Amos Kendall letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 836565
Mss 836565
Date(s): 1836-10-15
Abstract

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Amos Kendall letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 837401.1
Mss 837401.1
Date(s): 1837-07-01
Abstract

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Amos Kendall letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 830463
Mss 830463
Date(s): 1830-08-13
Abstract

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Amos Kendall letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 830523
Mss 830523
Date(s): 1830-09-23
Abstract

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Amos Kendall letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 830353
Mss 830353
Date(s): 1830
Abstract

In English.

Amos Kendall letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 834426
Mss 834426
Date(s): 1834-07-26
Abstract

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Amos Kendall letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 834558
Mss 834558
Date(s): 1834-10-08
Abstract

In English.

Amos Kendall letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 835110
Mss 835110
Date(s): 1835-01-10
Abstract

In English.

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