Scope and Contents From the Series: Thomas Ritchies professional papers are chiefly letters to him as editor of the Washington Union, the official organ of the Democratic party (the entire collections contains only a few letters by him).The letters cover all the political topics of the day; extension of slavery, Texas, the Mexican War (militarily and politically), internal improvements, Wilmot Proviso, oregon territory, Whig and Democratic politics, transcontunental railroad, Baltimore convention, Nashville convention,...

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Reference to a letter of mutual interest. 1 p. ALS.

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Mexican War; tariff of 1846. 2 pp. ALS.

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Reference to an articles from the Utica Observer. 1 p. ALS.

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Article submitted for Ritchie's attention [not enclosed] 2 pp. ALS>.

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"Extract from an editorial article in the Globe of May 13, 1843 on the theft of Treasury notes...". 4 pp. ALS.

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Request that earlier letters of endorsement be returned; notice that his company of volunteers for service in the Mexican War has been discharged. 1 p. ALS.

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Politics in Iowa. 3 pp. ALS.

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Taylor as a Democratic Presidential candidate; Whig influence over Taylor; mention of General Jackson and General Washington. 1 p. ALS.

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Detailed description of the Battle of Cerro Yordo during the Mexican War. Map of the battle included. 6 pp. AL.

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Political standing of Mr. Wentworth. Enclosed is an article from the Daily Democrat, 21 April [?], "The Game to Cheat the North." 4 pp. ALS. & NC1

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Democratic Party in New York; possible outcome of elections in New York in 1848. 2 pp. ALS.

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"The Mexican war: its Termination". 4 pp. MsS

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Com. Stockton's treatment of Gen. Kearney and his men; Whig strength in Kentucky; convention to amend Kentucky's constitution. 4 pp. ALS.

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Politics of Hon. J. Wentworth. Enclosed is an article from the Buffalo, New York, Commercial Advertiser re light houses and appropriations for lake harbors. 3 pp. ALS & NC1

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General taylor as a Democratic candidate for President. 2 pp. ALS.

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Mexican War; Gen. Scott's proclamation to the Mexicans; Whigs' dilemna over Scott and taylor; candidate of the Democratic National Convention; Polk's visit to North Carolina. 4 pp. ALS.

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Introduction of Don Juan de Silva Tellez Giron. 2 pp. ALS.

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Whigs' interest in General Taylor as a Presidential candidate; Gen. Taylor's Southern background; possible "fusion of parties". 4 pp. ALS.

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Georgia's gubernatorial election; annexation of Texas; war with Mexico; Mexican payment of the U.S. war debt; general character of Mexicans. 3 pp. ALS.

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Attitude of the Argentine government towards the U.S.; Argentina's sympathy for the Mexicans; publication of Whig letters and speeches in the British Packet, especially those communications against the U.S. Administration and war policy; blockade destrictive to U.S. commerce; mention of Lord Howden, Count Walewski, & Gov. Rosas. 5 pp. ALS.

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Travels through the British Isles and Ireland; elections in England; British support of Polk and the war against Mexico; state of the grain and potato crops; mention of Sir Robert [Peel] and Mr. [George] Bancroft. 2 pp. ALS.

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Introduction of John Lafon; description of Maria's poor health. 1 p. ALS.

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Enclosed copy of a letter from Gen. Z. Taylor and his views on the following subjects: war with Mexico, a national bank, a high protective tariff, his candidacy for the Presidency. 4 pp. ALS.