Silas Wright correspondence
Language: eng
Subjects: Correspondence; Politics and government; New York (State). Supreme Court; Abolitionists; Tariff; New York (State); Political conventions; Slavery
Description: Two ALS (1842 November 5 and December 31) from Wright to John Law concerning preparations for a political convention; ALS (1844 February 22) from Wright to Sidney Lawrence relating to the nomination of Samuel Beardsley to the New York State Supreme Court, abolition of slavery, the tariff, and other political matters; and ALS (1845 May 23) from Wright to John C. Rives pertaining to the James K. Polk presidential administration.
Notes: Open to research.

Gift, L. C. Handy, 1910.

Purchase, 1994-1997.

U.S. senator and representative from and governor of New York, lawyer, and army officer.

Collection material in English.

Forms part of: Miscellaneous Manuscripts collection.