4/3/1837., 04/03/1837-04/03/1837

File — Box: 1, Folder: 32

Identifier: 71589

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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: 04/03/1837-04/03/1837

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 4/3/1837 from Mahlon Dickerson (1770-1853), Secretary of the U.S. Navy (1834-1838), to Susan Decatur, informing her that he is waiting for the decision of Benjamin Franklin Butler (1795-1858), U.S. Attorney General (1833-1838), on the matter of her pension. Sent from Navy Department, Washington, D.C. to Georgetown, District of Columbia. Envelope retained.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

DICKERSON, MAHLON - CORRESPONDENCE TO DECATUR, SUSAN (1837): Autographed Letter

DECATUR, SUSAN - CORRESPONDENCE FROM DICKERSON, MAHLON (1837): Autographed Letter

DECATUR, SUSAN - REFERENCE TO CLAIM BEFORE CONGRESS (1837): Autographed Letter

BUTLER, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN - REFERENCE (1837): Autographed Letter