Marcy, William Learned, 1786-1857
Dates
- Existence: 1786 - 1857
Biography
William Learned Marcy (December 12, 1786 – July 4, 1857) was an American lawyer, politician, and judge who served as U.S. Senator, Governor of New York, U.S. Secretary of War and U.S. Secretary of State. In the latter office, he negotiated the Gadsden Purchase, the last major acquisition of land in the continental United States.
Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:
Daniel Webster letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 846209
Webster Mss 846209
Date(s):
1846-03-09
Abstract
In English.
Friedrich Ludwig von Roenne
Collection
Identifier: Mss 836623
Mss 836623
Date(s):
1836-11-23
Abstract
In English.
Joseph Gilbert Torren letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 846162
Mss 846162
Date(s):
1846-02-12
Abstract
In English.
Matthew Harvey letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 845322
Mss 845322
Date(s):
1845-05-22
Abstract
In English.
New York State Governor commission
Collection
Identifier: Mss 837654
Mss 837654
Date(s):
1837-12-04
Abstract
In English.
United States Department of State Passport
Collection
Identifier: Mss 855522
Mss 855522
Date(s):
1855-09-22
Scope and Contents
Passport of John L. Moore and his wife, signed by William L. Marcy as Secretary of State, and with numerous consular signatures, stamps and seals.
William Learned Marcy signature
Collection
Identifier: Mss 833651
Mss 833651
Date(s):
1833-12-01
Abstract
In English.