Maupin-Washington-PapersMaupin-Washington PapersGuide to the Maupin-Washington Papers Mss. 65 M44Special Collections StaffSpecial Collections Research Center

2007-06-07

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 Acquisition Information:

Gift of 271 items

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 Preferred Citation:

Maupin-Washington Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.

 Arrangement of Materials:

This collection is organized into five series. Series 1 contains the personal and business correspondence of Peter Grayson Washington. It is divided into subseries by years. Series 2 contains correspondence of the Maupin family. Series 3 contains genealogical information. Series 4 contains deeds and other items relating to the exchange of land. Series 5 contains miscellaneous material.; Series 6 contains photographs. This collection is arranged chronologically by date within each series.

 Scope and Contents

Papers, 1732-1932, of the Maupin and Washington families. The bulk of the papers, 1850-1870, are letters received by Peter Grayson Washington who served as Assistant Secretary of the U. S. Treasury from 1853- 1857. Most of the letters relate to political patronage, Democratic Party politics and the various responsibilities of the Treasury Department. Later letters relate to Washington's work as a claims agent in Washington, D. C. and to his investments in New York City. The collection also includes letters written to Socrates Maupin (1809-1871), professor of medicine at the University of Virginia, including letters to him and correspondence of his son Chapman Maupin (1846- 1900), during the American Civil War and while studying in Europe. Letters and ephemera relating to Chapman Maupin's interest in his Washington forbearers are included as well. There are also land records, autographs and a carte-de-visite of Edwin Booth.

 Correspondence Photographs Legal documents Medicine Medicine--Practice--Virginia Medicine--Study and teaching--Virginia United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 United States. Dept. of the Treasury Series 1: Personal and Business Correspondence of Peter Grayson Washingtonid161184/repositories/2/archival_objects/2916941732-1932Scope and Contents

Papers of the family of Socrates Maupin (1809-1871), professor at the University of Virginia, including letters to him, and correspondence of his son, Chapman Maupin (1846-1900), during the Civil War and while studying in Europe. There are also letters and ephemera relating to Chapman Maupin's interest in his Washington forebearers, and deeds, some of which concern other ancestors. The bulk of the papers, 1850-1870, are letters received by Peter Grayson Washington (d. 1872), brother-in-law of Socrates Maupin, primarily while serving as Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, 1853-1857. Most of the letters, many of which are from Congressmen or government officials, are of a routine nature and relate to political patronage, Democratic politics, and the various responsibilities of the Treasury Department. Later letters relate to Washington's work as a claims agent in Washington, D.C., and to his investments in New York City.

Personal and Business Correspondenceid162231/repositories/2/archival_objects/2917001835-1852Jno. Coffee, House of Representatives, Washington, D.C., to Rev. O. B. Brown, Pay Officeid161187/repositories/2/archival_objects/2917911835 January 211Scope and Contents

Sends a letter from Silas S. Boggess on his pay for transporting the mail. In pencil, notations on sums due in 1834.

James M. Buchanan, Baltimore, Maryland, to unknown recipientid161188/repositories/2/archival_objects/2917921845 December 211Scope and Contents

Invites recipient to join Mr. Vancey and a few friends from Washington for dinner.

George M. Brooke, Brevet Brigadier General, Head Quarters, First Division, New Orleans, Louisiana, to Captain Charles Clark, 2d Mississippi Rifles, New Orleans, Louisiana.id161189/repositories/2/archival_objects/2917931847 August 1811Scope and Contents

Orders Clark to embark his detachment of recruits for Brazos, N. Iago, and from there, go to Matamoros and report to Colonel William Davenport. This letter was included with the letter listed below; William Davenport to Charles Clark, 1847 September 3.

Note on verso from William Davenport, Colonel Matamoros, Mexico, to Charles Clarkid162249/repositories/2/archival_objects/2917941847 September 311Scope and Contents

Ordering Captain Clark and his detachment to headquarters beyond Monterey. This letter was included within the above letter; George M. Brooke to Captain Charles Clark, 1847 August 18.

Joseph Reed Ingersoll, Washington, D.C., to Thomas Carbury, Washington, D.C.id161190/repositories/2/archival_objects/2917951847 December 2211Scope and Contents

Forwarded Mr. Pettrich's petition to the Committee on Buildings and Grounds; some person more familiar with the circumstances should see Mr. J. W. Houston.

David Settle Reid, House of Representatives, Washington, D.C., to Peter G. Washington, Auditor for Post Office Department, Washington, D.C.id161191/repositories/2/archival_objects/2917961848 May 811Scope and Contents

Requests return of papers sent in the case of Whitman.

Abraham Robinson McIlvaine, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., to Mr. Peter G. Washingtonid161192/repositories/2/archival_objects/2917971848 July 611Scope and Contents

Asks Washington to send him a reply so he can answer a letter from Mr. Charles B. Penrose.

Abraham Robinson McIlvaine, House of Representatives, Washington, D.C., to P. D. (sic) G. Washingtonid161193/repositories/2/archival_objects/2917981848 July 1811Scope and Contents

Has received a letter from Mr. Charles B. Penrose who has not yet received the draft, though Penrose sent the required deposition.

J. M. Mason, Senate Chamber, Washington, D.C., to P. G. Washingtonid161194/repositories/2/archival_objects/2917991850 January 911Scope and Contents

Inquires about the claim of Mr. Pagnall of Norfolk, Virginia, for his examination o the Carter and Roddy claims.

John Cadwalader, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Peter G. Washington, Washington, D.C.id161195/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918001850 February 1311Scope and Contents

Discusses information on a patent issues to James Rumsey for a reaction wheel with a fixed flume, and one to James Macombe for a horizontal hollow water wheel.

John Cadwalader, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Peter G. Washington, Washington, D.C.id161196/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918011850 February 1311Scope and Contents

More information on the Rumsey patent.

William Medill, Convention Chamber, Columbus, Ohio, to P.G. Washingtonid161197/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918021850 June 411Scope and Contents

Is very busy as president of the Convention; sends his best wishes to Mrs. Washington, and Miss Virginia.

Charles Clark, Fayette, Mississippi to "Dear Sir"id161198/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918031850 August 2411Scope and Contents

Sends a draft; politics are very quiet since everyone is concentrating on the cotton crop.

Richard Henry Stanton, Maysville, Kentucky, to Colonel P. G. Washingtonid161206/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918041851 June 612Scope and Contents

Will find a safe bearer for a letter to a young lady in Louisville; discusses his Whig opponent, William C. Marshall, and the approaching campaign.

Richard Henry Stanton, Maysville, Kentucky, to Peter G. Washingtonid161209/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918051851 June 1912Scope and Contents

Is busy campaigning.

Charles Clark, Fayette, Mississippi, to P. G. Washingtonid161213/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918061851 October 2812Scope and Contents

Received the land warrants for himself and Captain Coffee (?); Foote will be elected governor over Davis.

Certificate of the Officers and Board of managers of the Washington National Monument Society, showing a picture of the proposed monument and giving 19 signatures, including those of Millard Fillmore, Thomas Carbery, Winfield Scott, Matthew Fontaine Maury, and Peter Forceid161221/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918071852 August 112George H. Duley, Lt. Topographical Engineers, Medfield, Macc., to Colonel P. F. Washingtonid161225/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918081852 October 2912Scope and Contents

Requests Washington's help in preventing the removal of Charles Onion as Post Master at Medfield.

Personal and Business Correspondenceid162256/repositories/2/archival_objects/2917011853, (1853-1857)Richard Wigginton Thompson, Brown's Hotel, Washington, D.C., to P. G. Washingtonid161250/repositories/2/archival_objects/291809circa 1853-1857 March 513Scope and Contents

Asks for word when the President Pierce's order about his business reaches the Treasury Department.

Tazewell Taylor, Norfolk, Virginia to P. G. Washington, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, Washington, D.C.id161253/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918101853 March 1013Scope and Contents

Congratulates Washington on his new office; introduces Walter H. Taylor of Norfolk, Superintendent of the New Customs House Building, who Taylor hopes will keep his position.

Jno. Milledge, Augusta, Georgia, to "My Dear Sir" (Peter G. Washington)id161256/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918111853 March 1613Scope and Contents

Congratulates Washington on his new position; praises the new President Pierce and his foreign policy; feels sectional rivalries will dissipate; asks that W[illia]m B. Hall be retained as their Postmaster.

Myra Clark Gaines, Washington, D.C., to Peter G. Washingtonid161259/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918121853 March 1613Scope and Contents

Recommends Edward White for an appraiser ship at San Francisco.

O. S. Dickinson, Binghamton, New York, to Peter G. Washingtonid161262/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918131853 March 1713Scope and Contents

Congratulates Washington on his new position.

Ausburn Birdsall, Washington, D.C., to P. G. Washingtonid161265/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918141853 March 1913Scope and Contents

Asks assistance in getting the appointment of Superintendent of Light Houses on the Hudson River for Joseph O. Hasbrouck.

Charles Sweetser, Delaware, Ohio, to Peter G. Washingtonid161268/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918151853 April 613Scope and Contents

Expresses his pleasure at Washington's appointment.

Smith Pyne, (Washington, D.C.), to P. G. Washingtonid161271/repositories/2/archival_objects/291816circa 1853-1857 April 1613Scope and Contents

Introduces someone who wants a position in the Department of the Treasury.

Robert Dale Owen, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Peter Washington, Washington, D.C.id161276/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918171853 April 2013Scope and Contents

Asks Washington to give Mr. Guthrie an enclosed letter.

Lewis Cass, Detroit, Michigan, to Peter G. Washingtonid161280/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918181853 April 2213Scope and Contents

Introduces Mr. Watson (?).

Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter, to Peter G. Washington, Washington, D.C.id161286/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918191853 April13Scope and Contents

Introduces Taliaferro Hunter of Fredericksburg, Virginia, who is to be appointed chief clerk to the Light House Board.

John Milledge, to (Peter G. Washington?)id161289/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918201853 May 1413Scope and Contents

Discusses papers regarding certain bounty land claims given Mr. Edwards by the recipient.

Ausburn Birdsall, Binghamton, New York, to Peter G. Washingtonid161293/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918211853-1857 May 1613Scope and Contents

Inquires about appointments under the Treasury Department.

Joseph Henry, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C., to Peter G. Washington, Treasury Departmentment, Washington, D.C.id161297/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918221853 May 1813Scope and Contents

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.id161299/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918231853 May 2413Scope and Contents

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. Washingtonid161301/repositories/2/archival_objects/291824circa 1853-1857 May 2513Scope and Contents

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. Washingtonid161306/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918251853-1857 June 1814Scope and Contents

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.id161307/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918261853 June 2514Scope and Contents

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 Washingtonid161308/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918271853 June 3014Scope and Contents

Reminds him of an invitation for the 4th of July.

Daniel Mace, Lafayette, Indiana, to P. G. Washington, Assistant Treasurer, Washington, D.C.id161309/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918281853 July 1014Scope and Contents

Introduces N. L. Carr who has a clerkship "in your dept."

James L. Orr, Anderson, South Carolina, to P. G. Washington, Washington, D.C.id161311/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918291853 July 2014Scope and Contents

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.id161316/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918301853 July 2414Scope and Contents

Discusses the situation of Parker "of the Chillicothe District" and his chances for a clerkship.

James G. Brent [?], Washington, D.C., to P. G. Washingtonid161317/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918311853 July 2514Scope and Contents

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.id161321/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918321853 July 2914Scope and Contents

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. Washingtonid161325/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918331853 August 1614Scope and Contents

Introduces J. C. McKubbin (?) of California.

John Tyler, Jr., 46 South 6 Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Peter G. Washingtonid161331/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918341853 August 2414Scope and Contents

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.id161334/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918351853 August 2714Scope and Contents

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.id161340/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918361853 October 2514Scope and Contents

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 [?]id161343/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918371853 November 114Scope and Contents

Invites recipient to a family dinner to "test some old wine."

Caleb Cushing, Attorney General's Office, Washington, D.C., to P. G. Washingtonid161346/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918381853 December 114Scope and Contents

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. Washingtonid161349/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918391853 December 1014Scope and Contents

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.id162266/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918401853 December 2914Scope and Contents

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 Washingtonid162270/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918411853 December 2914Scope and Contents

Apologizes for letting out news of a wage increase for Customs House employees.

John Slidell, Washington, D.C., to Peter Grayson Washingtonid162274/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918421853 December 3014Scope and Contents

Asks that Lieutenant Richmond not have to serve on the Mobile, Alabama Station.

Jon Cadwalader to Peter Grayson Washingtonid162277/repositories/2/archival_objects/291843circa 1853-185714Scope and Contents

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.id162280/repositories/2/archival_objects/291844circa 1853-185714Scope and Contents

Needs the duplicate of the draft for $1,000.

William B. Hodge to Peter Grayson Washingtonid162283/repositories/2/archival_objects/291845circa 1853-185714Scope and Contents

Asks that a warrant to Mr. Aspinwall be given to Mr. Guthrie for his signature.

Daniel Mace to Peter Grayson Washington, Assistant Treasurerid162287/repositories/2/archival_objects/291846circa 1853-185714Scope and Contents

Hopes Mr. Parr will pass the examination for a third class clerkship.

A. Smith to Colonel Peter Grayson Washingtonid162289/repositories/2/archival_objects/291847circa 1853-185714Scope and Contents

Asks for a position in California for his wife's brother, John.

J. Knox Walker, Washington, D.C., to (Peter Grayson?) Washingtonid162290/repositories/2/archival_objects/291848circa 1853-185714Scope and Contents

Reports that Mr. Samuel Whithorne, about whom the President Pierce spoke this morning, is unwell and not able to begin his duties.

Sidney Webster, Washington, D.C., to Peter Grayson Washingtonid162294/repositories/2/archival_objects/291849circa 1853-185714Scope and Contents

Asks for employment for John McMahon.

Sidney Webster, Washington, D.C., to Peter Grayson Washingtonid162296/repositories/2/archival_objects/291850circa 1853-185714Scope and Contents

Reports that, at the President's Pierce direction, wrote the Collector at Eastport, Maine that Mr. Andrews should keep his job.

Personal and Business Correspondenceid162297/repositories/2/archival_objects/2917021854Harry Hibbard, Gadslyn[?], to Peter Grayson Washingtonid162302/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918511854 January 915Scope and Contents

Introduces General Lamprey of Hampton, New Hampshire.

Stephen Russell Mallory to Colonel Peter Grayson Washingtonid162305/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918521854 January 1015Scope and Contents

Introduces (Thomas?) Blount, who has applied for a clerkship.

Joseph Ripley Chandler, House of Representatives, Washington, D.C, to Peter Grayson Washington, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, Washington, D.C.id162308/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918531854 January 1315Scope and Contents

Asks about the use of nickel in coins, and for a reply to his questions on the Smithsonian Funds.

William Smith, Washington, D.C, to "My dear Sir,"id162311/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918541854 January 1315Scope and Contents

Regrets his absence when the bill on the Assistant Secretary of the Treasury was rejected.

Charles C. Jewett, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C., to Peter Grayson Washingtonid162316/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918551854 January 1915Scope and Contents

Introduces Charles B. Norton of New York, a publisher and bookseller who wants to discuss duties on books.

John M. Read, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Peter Grayson Washington, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, Washington, D.C.id162319/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918561854 January 2715Scope and Contents

Asks Washington to call the Secretary of the Treasury's attention to a letter from Messrs. Powers and Weightman (?) on duty-free manufactured articles.

Matthew Birchard, House of Representatives, Columbus, Ohio, to Peter Grayson Washingtonid162322/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918571854 January 3015Scope and Contents

Asks for assistance in getting a better position for his brother-in-law, William Weaver.

Henry May to Colonel Peter Grayson Washington, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, Washington, D.C.id162326/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918581854 January 3115Scope and Contents

Encloses a letter from his constituent, Major George; discusses the Collector, George (?) Thomas, and a position for Colonel Tench Tilgham of the Eastern Shore.

Charles G. Greene, Boston, Massachusetts, to Peter Grayson Washingtonid162327/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918591854 February 715Scope and Contents

Introduces R. S. S. Andros, Deputy Collector at Boston.

Th(?) Walsh, Secretary, Army and Navy Club, Washington, D.C., to Peter Grayson Washingtonid162328/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918601854 March 1415Scope and Contents

Forwards a resolution (enclosed) of the Annual General Meeting of the Army and Navy Club, thanking Washington for a volume of statistical information.

Milton Slocum Latham, House of Representatives, Washington, D.C, to James Guthrie, Secretary of the Treasury, Washington, D.C.id162329/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918611854 April 1115Scope and Contents

Encloses communication from Dr. Birdsall, Superintendent of the Mint in California.

James Ross Snowden, Director, Mint of the United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Peter Grayson Washington, Acting Secretary of the Treasury, Washington City D.C.id163655/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918621854 May 115Scope and Contents

Plans to come to Washington to meet with him in 2 days.

W. F. Allen, (Olney?), New York to Peter Grayson Washingtonid163656/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918631854 May 415Scope and Contents

Introduces Thomas H. Bond, who wants a leave of absence for his son, John G. Bond, of the Reserve Marines.

Andrew Stevenson, Blenheim, Carter's Bridge Post Office, Albemarle County, Virginia, to P. Washingtonid163658/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918641854 June 2415Scope and Contents

Understands Congress has approved paying expenses of the Springfield Commission, of which he was a member

John Nelson, Baltimore, Maryland, to Peter Grayson Washingtonid163661/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918651854 July 1015Scope and Contents

Asks for assistance in keeping Edgar Irving as Inspector in the Customs House in New York.

John Ross Browne, San Francisco, California, to Peter Grayson Washington, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, Washington, D.C.id163666/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918661854 July 1515Scope and Contents

Feels there is too much electioneering in California, and that it harms the Democratic Party.

Gerrit Smith, House of Representatives, Washington, D.C., to Peter Grayson Washingtonid163669/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918671854 July 1715Scope and Contents

Has received Washington's note; does not know if Janet (?) Richardson is in Washington.

Charles W. Upham, House of Representatives, Washington City (D.C.), to Peter Grayson Washingtonid163670/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918681854 July 1715Scope and Contents

Asks that necessary information be sent to Senator (R.M.T.) Hunterto secure an appropriation to repair a Customs House.

W. Meade Addison, Baltimore, Maryland, to Peter Grayson Washington, Washington, D.C.id163671/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918691854 July 2715Scope and Contents

Regarding Mrs. Allison and a Paymaster ship (?); feels the Chief Justice recognizes a lasting obligation to Washington and Mr. Guthrie; settlement of the suit will cheer the Chief Justice's "last days of his useful life."

Charles W. Upham, House of Representatives, Washington City (D.C.), to Peter Grayson Washingtonid163672/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918701854 August 215Scope and Contents

Regarding tactics to get an appropriation to save a building.

Emile Lasere, New Orleans, Louisiana, to Peter Grayson, Washington, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, Washington, D.C.id163673/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918711854 September 1315Scope and Contents

Introduces Dennis Cronan (?).

Thomas James Duncan Fuller, Calais, Maine, to Peter Grayson Washington, Washington, D.C.id163674/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918721854 September 2115Scope and Contents

Believes he won his close election; asks about a Customs House at Ellsworth, and the appointment of Joseph H. Jordun.

John Cadwalader, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Peter Grayson Washingtonid163675/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918731854 October 1115Scope and Contents

Discusses his margin of victory in the election.

John O'Fallon, St. Louis, Missouri, to Peter Grayson Washington, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, Washington, D.C.id163676/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918741854 October 1615Scope and Contents

Introduces George Th. McGunesh (?).

John Robbins, Jr., Kensington, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Peter Grayson Washington, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, Washington, D.C.id163677/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918751854 October 2115Scope and Contents

Asks him again for a statement of matters relating to the tariff.

George Read Riddle, Wilmington, Delaware, to Peter Grayson Washingtonid163678/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918761854 November 615Scope and Contents

Needs Colonel William H. Jones of the Auditor's Office with him for a few days.

Henry May, Baltimore, Maryland, to "Dear Colonel" Peter Grayson Washingtonid163679/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918771854 November 1315Scope and Contents

Thanks him for support in his campaign, which he lost because of illness.

John Cadwalader, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, to Peter Grayson Washingtonid163680/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918781854 November 2815Scope and Contents

Discusses various appointments, and a problem about a stonecutter.

Personal and Business Correspondenceid163681/repositories/2/archival_objects/2917031855Daniel Lord, New York, New York, to Colonel Peter Grayson Washingtonid163684/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918791855 January 2721Scope and Contents

Introduces Mr. Cunard.

W. Meade Addison, Baltimore, Maryland, to Peter Grayson Washington, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, Washington, D.C.id163685/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918801855 February 821Scope and Contents

Could not keep their appointment; asks for the results of Washington's interview with the Secretary so he can tell the Chief Justice.

John Swift, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Peter Grayson Washingtonid163686/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918811855 February 821Scope and Contents

Sent the bond required to Vincent's case and asks for Washington's help.

Lucius Benedict Peck, Woodstock, (Vermont?), to Peter Grayson Washington, Washington, D.C.id163687/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918821855 February 1921Scope and Contents

Thanks Washington for his letter of sympathy on Peck's wife's death; suggests he write Anna, who is in New York.

Reverend Johnson, Baltimore, Maryland, to Peter Grayson Washington, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, Washington, D.C.id163688/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918831855 February 1921Scope and Contents

Offers to sell his residence for the Court House that Congress has just authorized.

John B. Weller, Senate Chamber, Washington, D.C., to Peter Grayson Washingtonid163689/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918841855 February 2621Scope and Contents

Recommends Addison for a clerk's position in Washington's office.

W. F. Allen, Oswego[?], New York, to Peter Grayson Washington, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, Washington, D.C.id163690/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918851855 March 1521Scope and Contents

Introduces Lt. John G. Bond, who is on his way to join his ship in Norfolk, Virginia.

Hendrick Bradley Wright, Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, to Peter Grayson Washington, Assistant Treasury Department, Washington, D.C.id163691/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918861855 March 2021Scope and Contents

Forwarded the notice of appointment to Mr. Miles, but has not heard from him.

John Robbins, Jr., Kensington, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Peter Grayson Washington, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, Washington, D.C.id163692/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918871855 March 2321Scope and Contents

Introduces Casper Schedler, who has business with Mr. Guthrie on importing goods.

John W. Duvall, Portland, [?], to Peter Grayson Washington, Washington, D.C.id163693/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918881855 March 2821Scope and Contents

Introduces Mr. Stone (?), a temporary Inspector at the Port of Portland, who wants an increase in pay from $2.00 per day.

S. Hamilton, Savannah, Georgia, to Peter C. (sic) Washington, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, Washington, D.C.id163694/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918891855 April 621Scope and Contents

Discusses action in the House of Representatives regarding payment of the Texas Debt, and asks for information for an article he is writing on the subject.

Moses H. Grinnell, New York, New York, to Peter A. (sic) Washington, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, Washington, D.C.id163695/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918901855 May 1421Scope and Contents

Introduces Anthony Thornton, who is in Washington to arrange about bonded stores in New York.

Colin Macrae Ingersoll, New Haven, Connecticut, to Peter Grayson Washingtonid163696/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918911855 May 2221Scope and Contents

Discusses appointment of the Superintendent of the Customs House.

Henry May, Baltimore, Maryland, to Colonel Peter Grayson Washingtonid163697/repositories/2/archival_objects/291892circa 1855 June 721Scope and Contents

Thanks him for the item for Mr. Matson(?); comments on the appointment of Buckingham Smith to Spain.

William Henry Witte, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Peter Grayson Washington, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, Washington, D.C.id163698/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918931855 June 921Scope and Contents

Asks Washington's cooperation in getting a leave of absence for Captain J. C. Kretchmon(?).

George Wallace Jones, Dubuque, Iowa, to Peter Grayson Washington, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, Washington, D.C.id163699/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918941855 June 2921Scope and Contents

Encloses a letter as an example of how Washington and Mr. Guthrie need to have clerks be more respectful; discusses question of lamps around Mr. Quigley's office.

John Mckeon, New York, New York, to Peter Grayson Washingtonid163700/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918951855 July 521Scope and Contents

Supports Captain Hunter's(?) request for a transfer from New York to Lake Ontario.

W. B. Caldwell, Louisville, Kentucky, to Peter Grayson Washington, Washington City, D.C.id163701/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918961855 July 821Scope and Contents

Thanks Washington for the 3 volumes on Indians; discusses local politics.

George P. Kane, Baltimore, Maryland, to Peter Grayson Washington, Washington, D.C.id163702/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918971855 July 1121Scope and Contents

Asks for assistance in a matter he has written about before.

Horation King, 1st Post Master General, Appointment Office, P.O. Department, Washington, D.C., to Peter Grayson Washington, Acting Secretary of the Treasury, Washington, D.C.id163703/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918981855 August 1421Scope and Contents

Mr. Brown has been removed as Postmaster at Brandenburg, Meade County, Kentucky, and William I. Mays appointed.

John B. Floyd, New York, New York, to Peter Grayson Washingtonid163704/repositories/2/archival_objects/2918991855 September 921Scope and Contents

Requests that the salary of a bookkeeper be increased.

Thomas James Duncan Fuller, Calais, Maine, to Peter Grayson Washington, D.C.id163705/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919001855 September 1121Scope and Contents

Describes his recent campaign in Maine.

E. G. Eastman, Nashville, Tennessee, to Peter Grayson Washington, Washington, D.C.id163706/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919011855 September 1221Scope and Contents

Needs the true story of the money advanced for Sam Medary's "outfit"; discusses the recent campaign.

William Henry Aspinwall, New York, New York, to Peter Grayson Washingtonid163707/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919021855 November 721Scope and Contents

Would like an appointment soon to discuss greater facilities for freight shipped to California.

John Ross Browne, San Francisco, California, to Peter Grayson Washington, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, Washington, D.C.id163708/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919031855 November 2021Scope and Contents

Glowing report on the New Customs House; discusses the failure of Landers & Brenham; asks for authority to purge prominent people "of their iniquities"; would like a position elsewhere.

James Ross Snowden, Mint of the United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Peter Grayson Washington, Washington City (D.C.)id163709/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919041855 December 1821Scope and Contents

Needs a complete set of the Laws of Congress for his work on public medals presented; lists some presentations he need material on.

Asa Biggs, Senate Chamber, (Washington, D.C.), to Peter Grayson Washington, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, Washington, D.C.id163710/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919051855 December 821Scope and Contents

Asks for publication information on "Register of California Claims, 1846-47" and where it can be obtained.

Personal and Business Correspondenceid163711/repositories/2/archival_objects/2917041856Samuel L. M. Barlow, New York, New York, to Peter Grayson Washingtonid163714/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919061856 January 222Scope and Contents

Messrs. Aspinwall are very angry with the President Pierce, and feel the only course left to get the withdrawal of Mexico's protest is by paying a large sum; both the writer and "friend Tyler" will lose their contingent fees.

Philip Phillips, Washington, D.C., to Peter Grayson Washington, Washington, D.C.id163715/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919071856 January 922Scope and Contents

Introduces Mr. Gould, who has letters from Mobile, Alabama, regarding the Marine Hospital.

Mortimer (?) Livingston, New York, New York, to Peter Grayson Washington, Washington, D.C.id163716/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919081856 January 1122Scope and Contents

Asks for help in getting duties waived on some gold or silver plate sent from England to Captain William Wallace of Baltimore.

Henry Shelton Sanford, New York, New York, to Peter Grayson Washingtonid163717/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919091856 March 1122Scope and Contents

Thanks Washington for the financial reports, and the statements concerning the guano trade.

William Coventry H. Waddell, St. Denis Hotel, New York, New York, to Peter Grayson Washingtonid163718/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919101856 March 1222Scope and Contents

Encloses important message for Mr. Cochrane, Surveyor of the Customs at New York.

John Thomson Mason, Annapolis, Maryland, to "dear sir"id163719/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919111856 March 1822Scope and Contents

Withdraws his recommendation that the office of Inspector of Customs in Annapolis be restored.

John J. Cisco, Office of the Assistant Treasurer, U.S., New York, New York, to Peter Grayson Washington, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, Washington, D.C.id163720/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919121856 March 2022Scope and Contents

Introduces Jeremiah Milbank, merchant, who is in Washington regarding the debt of Texas.

John McKeon, New York, New York, to Peter Grayson Washingtonid163721/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919131856 June 322Scope and Contents

Has not received an answer to his request that Hunter not be sent to New Orleans.

Thomas H. Holt, Willards Hotel, Washington, D.C., to 'My Dear Sir'id163723/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919141856 June 922Scope and Contents

Encloses an invitation to his wedding.

Joseph Lane, Washington City (D.C.), to W. L. Gaylordid163724/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919151856 June 1022Scope and Contents

Has just returned from Cincinnati, Ohio, convention; will send Riggs & Co. a check tomorrow; the McRea papers were returned to Anderson.

Letter from Jno. R. Chambliss, Greensvilleid163726/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919161856 June 1622Scope and Contents

Concerns the letter of Mr. W. McCabb.

John M. Mott, U.S. Marshal, Canandaigua, New York to Peter Grayson Washingtonid163727/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919171856 June 3022Scope and Contents

Supports bid of Messrs. O. B. and O. S. Latham for the Customs House at Cleveland, Ohio, over that of Mr. Warren, who is described as an active "Know Nothing".

Richard Henry Stanton, Maysville, Kentucky, to "My dear friend,"id163728/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919181856 June 3022Scope and Contents

Reports the delivery of a box to Dr. Bodenheimer; describes his campaign; needs money from "our claim"; his service in the Colmesvil(?) claim is being used against him.

Edwin B. Morgan, House of Representatives, Washington, D.C., to Peter Grayson Washington, Washington, D.C.id163729/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919191856 July 322Scope and Contents

Has received a telegram from Detroit that three American Express Co. robbers were convicted.

John Bragg, Mobile, Alabama, to Peter Grayson Washingtonid163731/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919201856 July 1022Scope and Contents

Introduces Mr. William Alderson, who is visiting Washington in connection with the contract to build the new Customs House in Mobile.

Smith Pyne, J Street (Washington, D.C.?), to Mr. Peter Grayson, Washingtonid163732/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919211856 August 122Scope and Contents

Asks employment for the bearer.

Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Peter Grayson Washingtonid163733/repositories/2/archival_objects/291922circa 1856 August 122Scope and Contents

Introduces Mr. Colbert(?).

Albert Rust, House of Representatives, Washington, D.C., to Peter Grayson Washington, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, Washington, D.C.id163734/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919231856 August 1222Scope and Contents

Is sure the office at (?), Arkansas can provide copies of his accounts while Receiver of Public Moneys there.

John Tyler, Jr., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Peter Grayson Washingtonid163735/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919241856 September 2622Scope and Contents

Asks Washington to read two enclosures from the daily and the weekly Pennsylvanian, which have "excited attention as far north as Boston," and then give them to Mr. Guthrie.

William C. Patterson, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Peter Grayson Washingtonid163736/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919251856 November 822Scope and Contents

Asks for a copy of Governor Nearey's(?) recent book on consular regulations.

John Romeyn Brodhead, New York, New York, to Peter Grayson Washingtonid163737/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919261856 November 2122Scope and Contents

Asks for leave; hopes to see Washington in December.

Henry Chauncey, New York, New York, to Peter Grayson Washingtonid163738/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919271856 November 2522Scope and Contents

Thanks Mr. Guthrie and Washington for their aid; hopes Post Master General will have no cause to regret delaying his decision.

Samuel Laurence, Boston, Massachusetts, to Peter Washington, Washington, D.C.id163739/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919281856 December 822Scope and Contents

Praises the Secretary's report, and asks for extra copies.

John Van Buren, New York, New York, to James Guthrie, Washington, D.C.id163740/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919291856 December 2622Scope and Contents

Writes for friends who want their lots in Ogdensburgh (sic), (New York), purchased for the new Customs House and Post Office.

Personal and Business Correspondenceid163745/repositories/2/archival_objects/2917051857John McKeon, New York, New York, to Peter Grayson Washington, Washington, D.C.id163752/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919301857 January 323Scope and Contents

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.id163754/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919311857 January 1323Scope and Contents

Introduces Dr. Davis, Superintendent of the U.S. Marine Hospital at Boston.

Myra Clark Gaines, New Orleans, Louisiana, to "My dear Sir"id163756/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919321857 January 1523Scope and Contents

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 Washingtonid163759/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919331857 February 223Scope and Contents

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.id163762/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919341857 February 1423Scope and Contents

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.id163766/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919351857 February 1723Scope and Contents

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.id163770/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919361857 February 2823Scope and Contents

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.id163778/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919371857 March 723Scope and Contents

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.id163781/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919381857 March 1223Scope and Contents

Disappointed in situation on Customs House lot in Ogdensburgh (sic), New York.

T. Johnathan Alexander, Baltimore, Maryland, to Peter Grayson Washingtonid163785/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919391857 March 1423Scope and Contents

Regrets Washington's retirement as Assistant Secretary.

John Van Buren, New York, New York to Mr. Peter Grayson Washingtonid163789/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919401857 March 1623Scope and Contents

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.id163793/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919411857 November 623Scope and Contents

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.

Personal and Business Correspondenceid163795/repositories/2/archival_objects/2917061858John B. Grayson, Santa Fe, New Mexico to "cousin," Peter Grayson Washington, Washington City, D.C.id163801/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919421858 January 2924Scope and Contents

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.id163803/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919431858 February 2724Scope and Contents

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.id163807/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919441858 April 3024Scope and Contents

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.id163809/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919451858 April 3024Scope and Contents

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.id163814/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919461858 April 3024Scope and Contents

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 Washingtonid163817/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919471858 May 924Scope and Contents

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, Oregonid163822/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919481858 July 1724Scope and Contents

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. Washingtonid163826/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919491858 December 2924Scope and Contents

Introduces Mr. P. A. Athern, who Terry has advised to employ Washington in a case before the Commissioners of the Land Office.

Personal and Business Correspondenceid163830/repositories/2/archival_objects/2917071859Samuel L. Gouverneur, Jr., Washington City (D.C.), to Peter Grayson Washingtonid163848/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919501859 January 2724Scope and Contents

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"id163850/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919511859 August 224Scope and Contents

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.id163853/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919521859 August 624Scope and Contents

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.id163856/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919531859 September 924Scope and Contents

Ambrose will receive the balance due him shortly.

Personal and Business Correspondenceid163859/repositories/2/archival_objects/2917081860Joseph C. Potts, The Trenton Locomotive and Manufacturing Co., Trenton, New Jersey, to Peter Grayson Washingtonid163863/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919541860 February 2724Scope and Contents

Discusses sentiment in New Jersey for Stephen A. Douglas and James Guthrie, and tactics for the Democratic Convention; comments on the North-South political crisis.

J. S. Little, Portland, (Maine?), to Peter Grayson Washingtonid163864/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919551860 March 1824Scope and Contents

Expresses sympathy on death of Mr. David A. Bokee, prefers Stephen A. Douglas for President over "your candidate," but would be resigned if Mr. James Guthrie won.

William Henry Trescot, Acting Secretary, Department of State, Washington, D.C., to Peter Grayson and L. Q. Washington, Washington City, D.C.id163865/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919561860 July 1124Scope and Contents

Mr. Trevitt's claim for medical aid to American seamen while U.S. consul at Valparaiso, Chile has been disallowed.

(?) Napoleon Zermon (?), New York, New York, to Peter Grayson Washingtonid163866/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919571860 August 1024Scope and Contents

Needs Washington's advice on whether to sell his claim.

(?) Napoleon Zermon, Washington, D.C., to G. P. Washingtonid163869/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919581860 September 2424Scope and Contents

Introduces Mr. Stephen P. Mirzan (?), who wants the position of Dragoman near the Sublime Port.

James B. Campbell, Charleston, (?), to Peter Grayson and L. Q. Washingtonid163870/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919591860 November 2524Scope and Contents

Has not received an acknowledgement of sending them a claim on Mr. Hurst (?).

William Wallace Phelps, Reolburg, Minnesota, to Peter Grayson Washingtonid163871/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919601860 December 924Scope and Contents

Needs to know how the "present disturbed conditions" will affect the conducting of public business; received Washington's circular.

George P. Kane, to Peter Grayson Washingtonid163872/repositories/2/archival_objects/291961circa 186024Scope and Contents

Discusses Mr. James Guthrie's chances with the Maryland delegation in light of his support of the iron and granite industries.

Personal and Business Correspondenceid163873/repositories/2/archival_objects/2917091861Thomas Jefferson Barr, New York, New York, to Colonel Peter Grayson Washingtonid163876/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919621861 January 725Scope and Contents

Discusses purchase of a building by the Post Office.

Alfred Burton Greenwood, Commissioner, Office of Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior, to Peter Grayson Washington, Washington, D.C.id163877/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919631861 January 1125Scope and Contents

Discusses Victoria Angi's claim for land in the Lake Pepin Sioux Halfhreed tract.

Joseph Lane, Washington, D.C., to Peter Grayson Washingtonid163881/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919641861 January 2125Scope and Contents

Sends a letter from John Anderson.

James R. Powell, Montgomery, Alabama, to Colonel Peter Grayson Washington, Washington, D.C.id163882/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919651861 May 725Scope and Contents

Has had conversations with "high officials" on his usefulness in establishing a new government; discusses status of U.S. postal officials in the Confederacy; mentions Quintus (Washington?).

James R. Powell, Montgomery, Alabama, to Peter Grayson Washingtonid163883/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919661861 June 2425Scope and Contents

Inquiries about how to safely go to Washington, D.C. to settle with the Post Office Department; gives his views of the Civil War, and its possible outcomes.

James R. Powell, Montgomery, Alabama, to Peter Grayson Washingtonid163884/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919671861 July 2325Scope and Contents

Discusses sentiment toward the Civil War, and how to receive his back pay; needs help in getting a nephew home from St. James College in Maryland.

Jno. Harrington (?), Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, Washington, D.C., to C. Ingle, Washington, D.C.id163886/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919681861 August 2125Scope and Contents

Form letter stating that his letter has been received, and his money referred for settlement.

Edward Cooper, New York, New York, to Peter Grayson Washington, Washington, D.C.id164398/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919691861 September 725Scope and Contents

Lists the stocks and bonds, mainly railroads and municipalities, in the package he is keeping for him; wants information on the iron-plated ship project for which bids were recently opened.

Thomas J. Barr, New York, New York, to Peter Grayson Washingtonid164399/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919701861 November 825Scope and Contents

Discusses a building to be sold to the government.

Thomas J. Barr, New York, New York, to Colonel Peter Grayson Washingtonid164400/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919711861 December 925Scope and Contents

Discusses papers on a certain building.

John M. Read, 1119 Chestnut St., (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?), to Peter Grayson Washington, Continental (Hotel?)id164401/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919721861 December 925Scope and Contents

Invitation for dinner.

Thomas J. Barr, New York, New York, to Colonel Peter Grayson Washingtonid164403/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919731861 December 1425Scope and Contents

Owners of a certain building have a chance to rent the upper floors, so he needs to know if the government will buy it.

Thomas J. Barr, New York, New York, to Colonel Peter Grayson Washingtonid164404/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919741861 December 2125Scope and Contents

Has had no reply to his last two letters.

Personal and Business Correspondenceid164406/repositories/2/archival_objects/2917101862-1866John Cadwalader, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Colonel Peter Grayson Washingtonid164411/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919751862 February 326Scope and Contents

Inquires about Mr. Gerard's chances of being named consul; mentions his son, Charles.

Thomas J. Barr, New York, New York, to Colonel Peter Grayson Washingtonid164413/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919761862 May 726Scope and Contents

Discusses some stock; inquires about the recipient's "banking business."

Thomas J. Barr, New York, New York, to Colonel Peter Grayson Washingtonid164415/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919771862 May 1826Scope and Contents

Discusses the stock in the "Central Park North and East River Rail Road Co.," which he purchased for Washington.

Thomas J. Barr, New York, New York, to Colonel Peter Grayson Washingtonid164416/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919781862 May 2826Scope and Contents

Thanks him for his picture.

Thomas J. Barr, New York, New York, to Colonel Peter Grayson Washingtonid164417/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919791862 June 226Scope and Contents

Describes a bank charter that is for sale.

Thomas J. Barr, New York, New York, to Colonel Peter Grayson Washingtonid164419/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919801862 July 2526Scope and Contents

Discusses prospects of Hudson River Rail Road stock.

Thomas J. Barr, New York, New York, to Colonel Peter Grayson Washingtonid164422/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919811862 July 3026Scope and Contents

Fears previous letter of July 25 was lost, so summarizes its contents; enlistments are slow (in New York City), but better in other parts of the state.

W. L. Gaylord, Packwaukee, Marquette County, Wisconsin, to Colonel Peter Grayson Washingtonid164424/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919821863 November 1626Scope and Contents

Requests help for his son, Isaac B. Gaylord of Co. K, 10th Regiment, Wisconsin Volunteers, who was taken at Chickamauga, and who is a prisoner at Richmond, Virginia; his son also needs boots and blankets; if he (Peter Grayson Washington) cannot help, perhaps C. S. Drew or George Snelling can.

George P. Kane, (Midway?), to Colonel Peter Grayson Washingtonid164426/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919831866 January 2626Scope and Contents

Plans to visit tomorrow, although it may tax the "Charlottesville transportation department."

Edward B. White, Charleston, South Carolina, to James Guthrieid164427/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919841866 July 1426Scope and Contents

Was architect of the Customs House at Charleston; requests assistance in getting a pardon for his service as a Colonel of Artillery in the Confederate Army. This letter was included with the letter listed below; Edward B. White, Charleston, South Carolina, to Colonel Peter Grayson Washington, July 14, 1866.

Edward B. White, Charleston, South Carolina, to Colonel Peter Grayson Washingtonid164428/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919851866 July 1426Scope and Contents

Requesting Washington's assistance in getting a pardon. This letter was included within the above letter; Edward B. White, Charleston, South Carolina, to James Guthrie, July 14, 1866.

Edward B. White, Charleston, South Carolina, to Colonel Peter Grayson Washingtonid164429/repositories/2/archival_objects/2919861866 July 2626Scope and Contents

Gives details of his application for pardon; mentions his wife and daughter.

Personal and Business Correspondenceid164430/repositories/2/archival_objects/291711undatedHenry May, Baltimore, Maryland, to Colonel Peter Grayson Washingtonid164433/repositories/2/archival_objects/291987(year?) February 1827Scope and Contents

Sends an assignment regarding money belonging to his orphaned nieces; asks for a list of the Texas bond or script owners.

M. H. Grinnell to Peter Grayson Washingtonid164434/repositories/2/archival_objects/291988(year?) March 1327Scope and Contents

Asks for copies of the Emigrant Bill.

J. M. Corbit to Peter Grayson Washingtonid164435/repositories/2/archival_objects/291989(year?) March 2727Scope and Contents

Thanks him for the note of introduction for Corbit's mother-in-law, Mrs. Macleod, and her two nieces, who were afraid of being accused of smuggling after returning home from a Parisian education.

Edward Cunard, 4 Bowling Green, to Peter Grayson Washingtonid164436/repositories/2/archival_objects/291990(year?) May 2527Scope and Contents

Hopes they can change their dinner engagement to Thursday, as he needs to see Mr. (Gouverneur) Kemble at Cold Spring on Wednesday.

Henry May, Baltimore, Maryland, to Colonel Peter Grayson Washingtonid164437/repositories/2/archival_objects/291991(year?) June 1327Scope and Contents

Inquires about the steamboat Osmise [?] for Mr. Walsh.

Robert Tyler to Peter Grayson Washingtonid164438/repositories/2/archival_objects/291992(year?) August 1427Scope and Contents

Reminds him of Tyler's "Revenue Agent Case"; "after a pretty hard life, it gives me a chance to stand straight up"; reports that John Cadwallader is well.

N. Turnbull, Brevet Colonel to Peter Grayson Washingtonid164439/repositories/2/archival_objects/291993undated27Scope and Contents

Introduces Mr. Bowditch.

Series 2: Maupin Correspondenceid164440/repositories/2/archival_objects/2916951850-1872Lund Washington, Washington City (D.C.), to Doctor Socrates Maupin, Richmond, Virginiaid164443/repositories/2/archival_objects/2917481850 September 2231Scope and Contents

Discusses his family, especially Peter Grayson Washington and Quinton Washington; market has a good supply of fruits and vegetables; suggests newspapers for ads for the Medical College of Virginia.

Silas Totten, Williamsburg, Virginia, to Socrates Maupin, M.D.id164444/repositories/2/archival_objects/2917491852 February 1231Scope and Contents

Cannot lecture before the Athenaeum at the time suggested, because Bishop Johns will be away, so he must stay to attend the religious services at the College of William and Mary, and officiate at the church in town (Bruton Parish Church); would be able to lecture on Mental Philosophy in March.

Millard Fillmore, Executive Mansion, Washington, D.C., to Socrates Maupin, Richmond, Virginiaid164445/repositories/2/archival_objects/2917501853 January 3131Scope and Contents

Form letter informing Maupin of the awarding of an Exhibitor's Medal for his exhibit of Minerals at the 1851 Exhibition of the Works of all Nations in London; also signed by Peter Force.

(?), to (Socrates?) Maupin, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginiaid164446/repositories/2/archival_objects/291751circa 1860's31Scope and Contents

Written in German.

H. R. Sutton, Virginia Land Office, Richmond, Virginia, to "Dear Sir"id164447/repositories/2/archival_objects/291752circa 1860's31Scope and Contents

Summary of Military Warrants issued to Lund Washington in 1838.

Richard L. Maury, Fredericksburg, Virginia, to Dr. Socrates Maupin, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginiaid164448/repositories/2/archival_objects/2917531860 July 2831Scope and Contents

Discusses a resolution of the Faculty of the University in light of conversations between them during the disturbances in May; demands that he have the resolution rescinded.

Peyton Randolph, Capt. Commanding, Head Quarters, Camp Fort Gilmer, Virginia, to Lt. Col. T. M. R. Talcott, Commanding 1st Engineer Regimentid164449/repositories/2/archival_objects/2917541864 January 2131Scope and Contents

Encloses descriptions of 17 men who deserted "last night," and asks that the list be forwarded to Lt. (?) Maupin, the recruiting officer at Raleigh, North Carolina; also asks for cartridges because he feels it will help morale if the guard has loaded arms. This letter was included with the letter listed below; T. M. R. Talcott, Head Quarters, 1st Engineers Regiment, January 21, 1864.

T. M. R. Talcott, Head Quarters, 1st Engineers Regimentid164450/repositories/2/archival_objects/2917551864 January 2131Scope and Contents

Ordering Lt. (?) Maupin to take steps to notify the proper officers about the deserters. This letter was included within the above letter; Peyton Randolph, Captain Commanding, Head Quarters, Camp (sic) Fort Gilmer, Virginia, to Lieutenant Colonel T. M. R. Talcott, Commanding 1st Engineer Regiment, January 21, 1864.

Chapman Maupin, Camp (sic) Fort Gilmer, Virginia, to Robert W. Maupin, c/o Dr. Socrates Maupin, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginiaid164451/repositories/2/archival_objects/2917561864 February 1231Scope and Contents

Thanks his brother for the overcoat; regiment has been guarding Yankee prisoners at Belle Isle, and will be detailed to escort the prisoners to Georgia; is tired of being near Richmond; needs shoes; saw Captain E[?] Grayson, whose son Willie is going to school "in town"; asks for a bottle of [?] for Captain S. T. S.[?].

Howzer & Hendrix, (?), to Dr. Socrates Maupinid164452/repositories/2/archival_objects/2917571865 July 2231Scope and Contents

Notification that much of his cotton has been stolen "since the occupation of this country by the Federal troops"; asks him to send someone to see the situation.

S. D. Cabaniss, Huntsville, Alabama, to Dr. Socrates Maupin, Professor of Chemistry, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginiaid164453/repositories/2/archival_objects/2917581867 September 2031Scope and Contents

Introduces Richard W. Walker, who is visiting Virginia to find schools for his son and daughter; asks for the same attention to Walker's son as was shown his son, Charles.

Chapman Maupin, Berlin, Germany, to "Father," Professor Socrates Maupin, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginiaid164454/repositories/2/archival_objects/2917591870 March 531Scope and Contents

Mentions his courses in classical studies; discusses Mr. Schele's[?] proposal that C. M. teach languages; refers to many (European?) and American professors; describes the organization of Prussian universities; mentions other University of Virginia students studying in Berlin, including Garnett, Hill, and Gallaher; American dislike of George Bancroft in Berlin; reaction to a divorce case in England involving the Prince of Wales (later Edward VII); arrival of "the Siamese twins"; discusses where in Europe to look for information on their family. Including Manuscript, undated, of notes on the Washington genealogy. 2 pages.

Susan Monroe Grayson Maupin, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, to "Mother," Mrs. Sallie Washington Maupin, Baltimore, Marylandid164455/repositories/2/archival_objects/2917601872 November 1131Scope and Contents

Describes a visit from Mr. John Barbee Minor, who wants detailed information on father's (Socrates Maupin) life; describes her cold; sends best wishes to other relatives.

Series 3: Genealogical Informationid164456/repositories/2/archival_objects/2916961889-18917 letters between Moncure D. Conway, New York, New York, and Professor Chapman Maupin, Baltimore, Marylandid164459/repositories/2/archival_objects/2917611889 April 16-1891 February 1932Scope and Contents

The letters concern Lund Washington, his papers and his family Also includes 1 Autograph Letter Signed on the same subject from Worthington C. Ford, Brooklyn, New York, to Chapman Maupin, no place, 4 October 1891, enclosing a chart of the descendants of Lawrence Washington.

Handwritten and typed copies of wills of Lawrence Washington, Lund Washington, and Thomas Washingtonid164460/repositories/2/archival_objects/291762undated32Chart of the "Washington Ancestry" compiled by Edward S. Lewisid164461/repositories/2/archival_objects/291763undated32"Ancestry of Chief Justice Marshall"id164462/repositories/2/archival_objects/291764undated32Typed article on John Marshallid164463/repositories/2/archival_objects/291765undated32Handwritten article on the ancestry of Mrs. Robert G. Hogan (?), an officer, of the Maryland D.A.R.id164464/repositories/2/archival_objects/291766Undated32Series 4: Deeds and Other Items Relating to the Exchange of Landid164465/repositories/2/archival_objects/2916971732-1842Thomas and Mary Wallis, Hamilton Parish, Prince William County, (Virginia), to "brother" Burr Wallisid164468/repositories/2/archival_objects/2917671732 March 133Scope and Contents

Deed to parcel of land, part of that taken up by their father, John Wahhis.

Spence Grayson, William Grayson, and John Hedgman, Virginia, to Benjamin Grayson, son of Spence Grayson, Virginiaid164469/repositories/2/archival_objects/2917681783 October 2333Scope and Contents

Appointment to survey lands in western Virginia, and agreement to give him a portion of those lands.

Alexander McRae to Lewis M. Rivalainid164470/repositories/2/archival_objects/2917691805 April 333Scope and Contents

Agreement to sell land "on the street leading by the Swan tavern (commonly called the main street on Shockoe Hill, Richmond, Virginia), purchased from Dr. Philip Turpin with receipt for £l8O of the £200 purchase price. Witnessed by William Price, William] West, and Charles Blagrove.

Doctor Philip Turpin and Martha Turpin, Chesterfield County, Virginia, to Lewis M. Rivalain, Richmond, Virginiaid164471/repositories/2/archival_objects/2917701806 February 2433Scope and Contents

Deed to parcel of land on main street on Shockoe Hill, Richmond, Virginia, "opposite the ... house of Daniel Call"; sold for £200 (Virginia money); witnesses: John S. Ellis, Robert Priddy, Morris Cosby, and John Allan; land is further described in relationship to Smith's "yellow house," the Swan tavern, "Harris the coach-maker's shop," and Alexander McRae's "carriage house."

William W. Worsley and Rebecca Worsley, Thomas Smith, and James and Tabitha Smith Parish, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Peter Crutchfield, Richmond, Virginiaid164472/repositories/2/archival_objects/2917711812 April 1333Deed to rights in Lot 779 in Richmond, Virginiaid164473/repositories/2/archival_objects/2917721812 April 333Scope and Contents

This deed formerly belonged to Samuel Smith, late husband of Tabitha Smith Parish; lot further described in relationship to property of Alexander McRae, and Lewis M. Rivelain (sic) Rivalain.

Two signed documents concerning the examination of Rebecca Worsley and Tabitha Parishid164474/repositories/2/archival_objects/2917731812 April 1333Scope and Contents

A Court order dated April 13, 1812, from the General Court of Virginia to the Justices of the Peace in Kentucky, ordering examination of Rebecca Worsley and Tabitha Parish. Another is a certificate of examination, April 13, 1812.

Signed document of Charles Scott, Governor of Kentucky, stating that Price Curd and Leonard Young were, at the time of examination, Justices of Fayette County, Kentuckyid164475/repositories/2/archival_objects/2917741812 April 2833Bill of Exchange for $700 from William W. Worsley, Lexington, Kentucky, to Peter Crutchfield, Richmond, Virginiaid164476/repositories/2/archival_objects/2917751812 June 533Robert Saunders and Robert Nelson, Commissioners in 2 suits in Chancery District Court of Staunton, Virginiaid164477/repositories/2/archival_objects/2917761814 May 433Scope and Contents

The first suit was between Samuel W. Barrett and William Hylton, Senior, William Hylton, Junior, Mehitable Campbell, George Lawrence, Luke Tiernon; and the second was between Daniel L. Hylton, and William Foushee and Samuel W. Barrett, William Hylton senior and Miles King, to William Foushee, Richmond, Virginia. Deed to land and mill in Warwick County, Virginia, called "Rich-Neck Estate" for $15,000.00, with summary of payments and endorsements in Williamsburg and Warwick County courts.

James and Ann Maria Taylor to Peter V. Daniel and James Rawlingsid164478/repositories/2/archival_objects/2917771817 May 1333Scope and Contents

Mortgage to part of Lot 7 in Petersburg, Virginia, with endorsements in courts in Richmond and Petersburg, Virginia.

William Watts Gwathmay, acting through James Temple Doswell to James D. Morrisid164479/repositories/2/archival_objects/2917781842 December 3133Scope and Contents

Deed to land in Galveston County, Republic of Texas, with endorsements by Louisiana and Texas courts.

Series 5: Miscellaneous Materialid164480/repositories/2/archival_objects/2916981771-1932, undatedHandwritten transcription of 1775 August 29 letter, George Washington, Camp at Cambridge, Massachusetts, to Richard Henry Leeid164483/repositories/2/archival_objects/291779188834Engraved reproduction of 1771 April 22 letter, Benjamin Franklin, London, England, to Humphry Marshall, West Bradford, Chester Countyid164484/repositories/2/archival_objects/291780after 186534Theodore D. Woolsey, President, Yale College, New Haven, Connecticut, to (?)id164485/repositories/2/archival_objects/2917811854 December 2034Scope and Contents

Notice that Luckett "of the Freshman Class" is dismissed honorably and without censure "at his Father's Request."

George Minor, Commander in charge, Office of Ordinance & Head quarters, Richmond, Virginia, to Frank Minor, Exchange Hotel, Richmond, Virginiaid164486/repositories/2/archival_objects/2917821861 May 2734Scope and Contents

Sends description of percussion caps for small arms and has sent him fuses and caps.

(?), Acting Secretary, Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C., to Andrew G. Chapman, La Plata, Marylandid164487/repositories/2/archival_objects/2917831883 May 2334Scope and Contents

Reports that none of the documents on North American Ethnology, which he requested from the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives, can be supplied by the Department of the Interior.

A Latin Primerid164488/repositories/2/archival_objects/2917841889342-cent stamps honoring the Sesquicentennial Expositionid164489/repositories/2/archival_objects/291785192634Menu/Program of the Celebration of the 200th Anniversary of the birth of George Washingtonid164490/repositories/2/archival_objects/291786193234Scope and Contents

Sponsored by George Washington Bi-Centennial of Baltimore.

Various clipped autographsid164491/repositories/2/archival_objects/291787undated34Scope and Contents

Clipped autographs include the following: J. R. Barret Noble S. Braden Benjamin S. Ewell James B. Fever(?) D. Funsten John Maclean T. F. Mayard William J. Robertston J. R. Rucker D. L. Swain Dawson S. Walker

Series 6: Photographsid164492/repositories/2/archival_objects/2916991922, undatedCarte de visite of Edwin Boothid164495/repositories/2/archival_objects/291788undated34Carte de visite of a cartoon entitled "The Great Matrimonial Admonisher and Pacificator"id164496/repositories/2/archival_objects/291789Undated34Office in Clark County, Virginia, where George Washington stayed when surveying for Lord Fairfaxid164497/repositories/2/archival_objects/2917901922 August34Scope and Contents

Black and white photographic print.