1854 August 14
Scope and Contents
Tucker, [Nathaniel] Beverley, in Washington, D.C., to Franklin Pierce, President of the United States. Calls President Pierce’s attention to Tucker’s editorial in which he denies a charge by the “Rochester Democrat” that he supported the President’s veto of the River and Harbour Bill in exchange for “executive favors.” Tucker’s denial acquits any department of the government of the Rochester Democrat “attempting to bribe Tucker’s paper, the “Washington Sentinel.” He asks that Pres. Pierce will support Tucker’s paper against the Rochester Democrat. Includes envelope.
Dates
- Creation: 1830-1903
Creator
- From the Collection: Tucker, Nathaniel Beverley, 1820-1890 (Person)
- From the Collection: Brown, Coalter, and Tucker Family (Family)
- From the Collection: McHenry, James (Person)
- From the Collection: Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869 (Person)
- From the Collection: Tucker-Coleman Family (Family)
Language of Materials
English French
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Extent
From the Collection: 0.50 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository