William H. Crawford letter to Thomas Wilson, 1822 June 5

Summary

Creator:
Crawford, William Harris, 1772-1834
Date:
1822 June 5
Extent:
1 folder(s) (1 letter)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

William H. Crawford letter to Thomas Wilson, ms 1211. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of one handwritten letter: dated Treasury Department, June 5, 1822, to "Thomas Wilson, Cashier of the Bank of the United States," signed "William H. Crawford," regarding banking matters.

Biographical / historical:

William Harris Crawford (1772-1834), two-time U.S. presidential nominee (1816 and 1824), U.S. senator (November 7, 1807 to March 23, 1813), cabinet member under two presidents (Secretary of War beginning in August 1815; transferred to the Treasury in October 1816, and served under Presidents Madison and James Monroe until 1825), foreign diplomat (Minister to France 1813-1815), and judge of the northern circuit court (1827-1834).

For more information, see the article "William Harris Crawford (1772-1834)" in the New Georgia Encyclopedia.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

William H. Crawford letter to Thomas Wilson, ms 1211. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.