Correspondence: Robert Traill Spence to John Langdon., 05/22/1807-05/06/1812

File — Box: 1, Folder: 3

Identifier: 47640

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

This series includes material relating to Robert Traill Spence. Arrangement is roughly chronological. Because items were originally bound into a scrapbook, some individual items may be inextricably bound together still.

Dates

05/22/1807-05/06/1812

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Extent

From the Collection: 2.5 Linear Feet (3 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

08/12/05

Container Summary

Contains 2 ALS, 4 sheets/8 pages, from Robert Spence to John Langdon, governor of New Hampshire (1805-09 & 1810-11). In the 1807 letter, Spence urges Langdon to exert his influence on President Thomas Jefferson to quash an alleged implication of Spence's support of Aaron Burr in New Orleans. In the 1812 letter, Spence expresses his admiration for Langdon and his thanks for the latter's influence in securing him promotions and various privileges in the U.S. Navy, including dismissal of charges of implications with Burr. He further seeks appointment as U.S. consul to London. Includes references to Jefferson and James Madison.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

SPENCE, ROBERT TRAILL - CORRES. TO LANGDON, JOHN (1807; 1812): Autographed Letter

LANGDON, JOHN - CORRES. FROM SPENCE, ROBERT TRAILL (1807; 1812): Autographed Letter

BURR, AARON - REFERENCE BY SPENCE, ROBERT TRAILL (1807; 1812): Autographed Letter

JEFFERSON, THOMAS - REFERENCE BY SPENCE, ROBERT TRAILL (1807; 1812): Autographed Letter

MADISON, JAMES - REFERENCE BY SPENCE, ROBERT TRAILL (1807; 1812): Autographed Letter