Box 2
Contains 115 Results:
John Van Buren, New York, New York, to James Guthrie, Washington, D.C., 1856 December 26
Writes for friends who want their lots in Ogdensburgh (sic), (New York), purchased for the new Customs House and Post Office.
John McKeon, New York, New York, to Peter Grayson Washington, Washington, D.C., 1857 January 3
Wants 2-3 copies of the Secretary's report.
R. S. S. Andros, Customs House, Boston, Massachusetts, to Peter Grayson Washington, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, Washington, D.C., 1857 January 13
Introduces Dr. Davis, Superintendent of the U.S. Marine Hospital at Boston.
Myra Clark Gaines, New Orleans, Louisiana, to "My dear Sir", 1857 January 15
Asks his assistance in getting her son, William, a position as Inspector; asks to be remembered to Mrs. Lee.
James S. T. Stranahan, House of Representatives, Washington, D.C., to Peter Grayson Washington, 1857 February 2
Has received Mr. Guthrie's report of the cost of the Brooklyn, New York Post Office building, but not the letter from the Post Master General to Mr. Rust.
John C. Mather[?], New York, New York, to Peter Grayson Washington, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, Washington, D.C., 1857 February 14
Introduces Mr. John Cleminshire (?) of Albany, who seeks the contract to build Customs Houses at Plattsburgh and Ogdensburgh.
Samuel L. M. Barlow, New York, New York, to Peter Grayson Washington, Washington, D.C., 1857 February 17
Introduces Mr. John W. Griffiths, who wants the appointment as architect and naval superintendent for the Treasury Department's new steamboat.
H. W. Rogers, Buffalo, New York, to Col. Peter Grayson Washington, Washington, D.C., 1857 February 28
Asks for compassion for his clients, Messrs. Moores and Richards of Chicago.
Jno. Caperton, Washington, D.C., to Colonel Peter Grayson Washington, Washington, D.C., 1857 March 7
Introduces G. W. Coffee, who has the support of the California delegation.
John Van Buren, New York, New York, to Peter Grayson Washington, Washington, D.C., 1857 March 12
Disappointed in situation on Customs House lot in Ogdensburgh (sic), New York.
T. Johnathan Alexander, Baltimore, Maryland, to Peter Grayson Washington, 1857 March 14
Regrets Washington's retirement as Assistant Secretary.
John Van Buren, New York, New York to Mr. Peter Grayson Washington, 1857 March 16
Regrets Washington's resignation and asks for information he requested earlier.
Alexander C. Morton, New York, New York, to Colonel Peter Grayson Washington, Washington, D.C., 1857 November 6
Needs the particulars of the case before bringing it to the attention of the Secretary; knows Washington rejoices at the Democrats' success in New York.
John B. Grayson, Santa Fe, New Mexico to "cousin," Peter Grayson Washington, Washington City, D.C., 1858 January 29
Sends discharge of William H. Eikern(?), and the necessary papers for a Land Warrant.
Thomas James Duncan Fuller, Second Auditor, Treasury Department, Washington, D.C., to Peter Grayson Washington, City of Washington, D.C., 1858 February 27
Returns letter of George H. Ambrose.
Thomas James Duncan Fuller, Second Auditor, Treasury Department, Washington, D.C., to Messrs. Silas and Edward Day, care of Peter Grayson Washington, City of Washington, D.C., 1858 April 30
By applying at the office, they can receive payment on their claim against the Rogue River Indians.
Thomas James Duncan Fuller, Second Auditor, Treasury Department, Washington, D.C., to Francis Nacerette, care of Peter Grayson Washington, City of Washington, D.C., 1858 April 30
By applying at the office, he can receive payment on his claim against the Rogue River Indians.
Thomas James Duncan Fuller, Second Auditor, Treasury Department, Washington, D.C., to John Anderson, care of Peter Grayson Washington, City of Washington, D.C., 1858 April 30
By applying at the office, he can receive payment on his claim against the Rogue River Indians.
A. W. Thompson, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, to Peter Grayson Washington, 1858 May 9
Needs certain papers before he sees Senator James Murray Mason; feels it advisable for the bill to be part of the General Post Office Bill.
Samuel L. Harris, Washington, D.C., to Thomas J. Shadden, Lafayette, Oregon, 1858 July 17
Succeeded in getting an appropriation for Shadden's service as a "Vaguero" in the Fremont-Folsom expedition of 1846-1847, and will inform him when the money is available.
David Smith Terry, Sacramento, California, to L. Q. Washington, 1858 December 29
Introduces Mr. P. A. Athern, who Terry has advised to employ Washington in a case before the Commissioners of the Land Office.
Samuel L. Gouverneur, Jr., Washington City (D.C.), to Peter Grayson Washington, 1859 January 27
Sends information on Henry Hodges, who served in 1814 and 1815 for the Bounty Land application of Elizabeth and Henry Hodges.
Samuel (?) Casey, Washington, D.C. to "Dear Sir", 1859 August 2
Hopes for a long leave to recover his health; finds a strong sentiment for General Joseph Lane in Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennessee; feels the influence of Stephen A. Douglas' friends will control the nomination.
Salmon Portland Chase, Cincinnati, Ohio, to Peter Grayson Washington, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, Washington, D.C., 1859 August 6
Asks for 3 copies of the California Charts. Including one by "A. F. B." 1859 August 10
Thomas James Duncan Fuller, Second Auditor, Treasury Department, Washington, D.C., to G. H. Ambrose, care of Peter Grayson Washington, City of Washington, D.C., 1859 September 9
Ambrose will receive the balance due him shortly.