12/31/1835., 12/31/1835-12/31/1835

File — Box: 1, Folder: 31

Identifier: 71588

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Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Consists of letters sent to Susan Decatur while she was living in Georgetown, mostly regarding her claims before Congress. Arranged alphabetically.

Dates

Creation: 12/31/1835-12/31/1835

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

09/08/06

Container Summary

1 ALS dated 12/31/1835 from Mahlon Dickerson (1770-1853), Secretary of the U.S. Navy (1834-1838), to Susan Decatur, informing her that no provisions in the pension laws make her eligible for a pension. However, Dickerson expresses his hope that Congress will grant her a pension anyway. Sent from Navy Department, Washington, D.C.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

DECATUR, SUSAN - CORRESPONDENCE FROM DICKERSON, MAHLON (1835): Autographed Letter

DICKERSON, MAHLON - CORRESPONDENCE TO DECATUR, SUSAN (1835): Autographed Letter

DECATUR, SUSAN - REFERENCE TO CLAIM BEFORE CONGRESS (1835): Autographed Letter