James A. Meriwether letter to Alexander Stephens (transcript), 1843 January 25

Summary

Creator:

Meriwether, James A., 1806-1852

Date:

1843 January 25

Extent:

1 folder(s) (1 transcript)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

James A. Meriwether letter to Alexander Stephens (transcript), ms 1489. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of one transcript of a letter: dated Washington, January 25, 1843, "Dear Sir," from "JA Merriwether," regarding John C. Calhoun, Martin Van Buren, and Henry Clay as possible candidates for the Presidency.

Biographical / historical:

James A. Meriwether (1806-1852), nephew of James Meriwether, graduated from the University of Georgia in 1826.

For more information, see his congressional biography.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Presidential candidates -- United States.
Political candidates -- United States.
Correspondence

Names:

Stephens, Alexander Hamilton, 1812-1883 -- Correspondence

Preferred citation:

James A. Meriwether letter to Alexander Stephens (transcript), ms 1489. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.