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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 33 Collections and/or Records:

Amos Kendall letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 836565
Mss 836565
Date(s): 1836-10-15
Abstract

In English.

Amos Kendall letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 837401.1
Mss 837401.1
Date(s): 1837-07-01
Abstract

In English.

Amos Kendall letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 861317
Mss 861317
Date(s): 1861-05-17
Scope and Contents

Three-page letter from Amos Kendall in New York City to William Stickney, talking about travelling to New York and the effect of the war on the telegraph system, selling some horses and other business affairs.

Amos Kendall letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 865228.1
Mss 865228.1
Date(s): 1865-03-28
Scope and Contents

Two-page letter from Amos Kendall in Washington to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him about his illness and that he is unable to aid Dartmouth in the way of endowment.

Andrew Jackson letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 840523
Mss 840523
Date(s): 1840-09-23
Abstract

In English.

Benjamin Hallowell letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 847663
Mss 847663
Date(s): 1847-12-13
Abstract

In English.

B.F. Pleasant letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 828628
Mss 828628
Date(s): 1828-11-28
Scope and Contents

Two-page letter from B.F. Pleasant in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to Amos Kendall, confirming his decision not to run for Treasurer, and asking Kendall's aid in directing political interest to someone else.

Isaiah David Hart letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 849256
Mss 849256
Date(s): 1849-04-06
Abstract

In English.

James Mclaughlin letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 844209
Mss 844209
Date(s): 1844-03-09
Abstract

In English.

Mary E. Irwin letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 850530
Mss 850530
Date(s): 1850-09-30
Scope and Contents

Two-page letter from Mary E. Irwin to Amos Kendall with a sentimental note about herself, with brief mention of political conventions.

US President Andrew Jackson letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 831677
Mss 831677
Date(s): 1831-12-27
Abstract

In English.

William Zebedee Kendall letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 840605.1
Mss 840605.1
Date(s): 1840-11-04
Abstract

In English.

William Zebedee Kendall letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 841469
Mss 841469
Date(s): 1841-08-29
Scope and Contents

Four-page letter from William Zebedee Kendall in Phillips County, Arkansas to Amos Kendall about living conditions, credit, sickness, and the land he is clearing.

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