Sold – John C. Calhoun Will Honor an Appointment Requested by Jonathan Russell
Jonathan Russell was elected to the Seventeenth Congress (March 4, 1821–March 3, 1823,) and was chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Congressmen then had a strong say into who received appointments for posts in their home districts and could also intervene to secure for their constituents certain appointments in Washington.
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Jonathan Russell was elected to the Seventeenth Congress (March 4, 1821–March 3, 1823,) and was chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Congressmen then had a strong say into who received appointments for posts in their home districts and could also intervene to secure for their constituents certain appointments in Washington.
Autograph Letter Signed, War Department, Washington, March 30, 1822, to Russell, saying he is appointing his first choice to a position. “I received your note of yesterday in due season. On examining the candidates from Massachsuetts, it was found that only one of them you recommended will be appropriate. Mr. Daniels, standing first on your list, was selected. His appointment is herewith enclosed with the request that you will give it its proper direction.” This letter was obtained by us direct from the Russell descendants and has never before been offered for sale.
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