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Barrington Anthony letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 841176
Webster Mss 841176

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Description

Three-page letter from Barrington Anthony in Providence, Rhode Island to Daniel Webster, saying he has heard there are 3 or 4 applicants for the office he holds as Marshall in the district of R.I. Assures him he has never used his office for political purposes, points out that both of his deputies were always politically opposed to him. Emphasizes his ability to fill the office and his great financial need to support 8 motherless children. (Photocopy)

Dates

  • 1841-02-26

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Unrestricted

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright on this material has not been evaluated. You are free to use this material in any way that is permitted by copyright that applies to your use.

Extent

.01 linear ft. (1 envelope) : Photocopy

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

In English.

General

Nathan Fellows Dixon (1774-1842), Nehemiah Rice Knight (1780-1854), Judge Pitman, James Fowler Simmons (1795-1864), Rufus Smith, US President James Munroe, Joseph Story (1779-1845), Martin van Buren (1782-1862), Mr. Whipple, Rhode Island Marshall

Part of the Rauner Library Archives and Manuscripts Repository

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