Meigs, Return J. , Jr., 1764-1824
Dates
- Existence: 1764 - 1824
Biography
Return Jonathan Meigs Jr. (November 17, 1764 – March 29, 1825) was a Democratic-Republican politician from Ohio. He served as the fourth Governor of Ohio, fifth United States Postmaster General, and as a United States Senator.
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Return J. Meigs Jr. letter
Mss 815118.1
Collection
Identifier: Mss 815118.1
Scope and Contents
Letter from Return J. Meigs Jr. in Washington, DC to Robert Brent with a personal appeal on behalf of Capt. Vance who had come from "the frontier of Ohio on business relating to militia pay." Meigs' special interest due to Capt. Vance having served with him.