Box 1
Contains 88 Results:
Ausburn Birdsall, Binghamton, New York, to Peter G. Washington, 1853-1857 May 16
Inquires about appointments under the Treasury Department.
Joseph Henry, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C., to Peter G. Washington, Treasury Departmentment, Washington, D.C., 1853 May 18
Introduces General Brisbane of South Carolina, who wishes to discuss some matters with Washington.
John L. O'Sullivan, Willard's Hotel, Washington, D.C., to Peter G. Washington, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, Washington, D.C., 1853 May 24
Encloses a letter Washington suggested he (O'Sullivan) write, and asks that Washington look at the application at once.
Charles G. Greene, Boston, Massachusetts, to Peter G. Washington, circa 1853-1857 May 25
Introduces Mr. Amos Stevens, a skillful mechanic who has devised improvements in balances and scales for weighing.
George Dennison Prenstice, Louisville, Kentucky to Peter G. Washington, 1853-1857 June 18
Asks that his brother, a clerk in the Treasury Department, not lose his position; publishes a partisan newspaper, but during Taylor and Fillmore administrations, was able to prevent the removal of many Democrats.
Thomas J. D. Fuller, Calais, Maine, to P. G. Washington, Washington, D.C., 1853 June 25
Asks for Washington's assistance in keeping the "cutter" in the "6th District"; encourages Washington to make a personal inspection.
Thomas ap C. Jones, "near Prospect Hill, Fairfax County, Virginia," to P. Grayson Washington, 1853 June 30
Reminds him of an invitation for the 4th of July.
Daniel Mace, Lafayette, Indiana, to P. G. Washington, Assistant Treasurer, Washington, D.C., 1853 July 10
Introduces N. L. Carr who has a clerkship "in your dept."
James L. Orr, Anderson, South Carolina, to P. G. Washington, Washington, D.C., 1853 July 20
Introduces Alexander Stuart Wallace "a member of our State Legislature."
Edson B. Olds, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Peter G. Washington, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, Washington, D.C., 1853 July 24
Discusses the situation of Parker "of the Chillicothe District" and his chances for a clerkship.
James G. Brent [?], Washington, D.C., to P. G. Washington, 1853 July 25
Introduces Mr. Joseph Jerwith of Alexandria, Virginia.
Angel Calderon de la Barca, no place, to Peter G. Washington, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, Washington, D.C., 1853 July 29
Encloses a bill of lading for "sweet-meets" from Havana; would like Washington to order their free delivery in New York.
John Wien Forney, Washington, D.C., to P. G. Washington, 1853 August 16
Introduces J. C. McKubbin (?) of California.
John Tyler, Jr., 46 South 6 Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Peter G. Washington, 1853 August 24
Asks if position of Treasury Department Librarian, vacated due the death of Mr. Taliaferro, has been filled, the salary, and whether Washington could keep it open for a few days. Endorsed as answered 1853 August 25.
John Cadwalader, Saratoga Springs, New York, to P. G. Washington, Washington, D.C., 1853 August 27
Discusses objects of current interest-- the funding of the Pacific Railroad, and Cuba.
Spencer F. Baird, Assistant Secretary, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C., to Peter G. Washington, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, Washington, D.C., 1853 October 25
Encloses a letter to be forwarded to Captain W. C. Pease, with suggestions on making collections in natural history; asks if Mr. Charles Cavileer, who has been making meteorological observations, is still collector of customs at Pembina, Minnesota.
T. L. Smith, to Colonel [?], 1853 November 1
Invites recipient to a family dinner to "test some old wine."
Caleb Cushing, Attorney General's Office, Washington, D.C., to P. G. Washington, 1853 December 1
Asks Washington to ask Secretary Guthrie to postpone the nomination of an inspector in the splace of G. J. L. Colby.
Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Peter G. Washington, 1853 December 10
Praises Mr. Guthrie's Report; defended Guthrie during the recent denunciations; feels Guthrie's detractors were speculators, from New York and elsewhere, who want a more pliant Secretary.
John L. O'Sullivan, New York, New York, to Peter Grayson Washington, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, Washington, D.C., 1853 December 29
Sends some additional figures for a form sent to Mr. Guthrie in an earlier mail; discusses the precedents for Washington's appointment.
Henry May, to Peter Grayson Washington, 1853 December 29
Apologizes for letting out news of a wage increase for Customs House employees.
John Slidell, Washington, D.C., to Peter Grayson Washington, 1853 December 30
Asks that Lieutenant Richmond not have to serve on the Mobile, Alabama Station.
Jon Cadwalader to Peter Grayson Washington, circa 1853-1857
Discusses Mr. Yost's declining of an appointment; will suggest someone else for the position.
Rose O'Neal Greenhow, "H Street between 15 and 16", (Washington, D.C?), to Peter Grayson Washington, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, Washington, D.C., circa 1853-1857
Needs the duplicate of the draft for $1,000.
William B. Hodge to Peter Grayson Washington, circa 1853-1857
Asks that a warrant to Mr. Aspinwall be given to Mr. Guthrie for his signature.