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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.

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