Sullivan, Margaret., 06/02/1853-06/02/1853

File — Box: 1, Folder: 2

Identifier: GAMMS437.1.2

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Correspondence of Peter J. Sullivan to his family.

Dates

06/02/1853-06/02/1853

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Extent

From the Collection: 5.5 Linear Feet (11 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

1 Autograph Letter Signed dated 6/2/1853 from Peter J. Sullivan to his wife Margaret Sullivan, discussing the possibility of Sullivan being appointed U.S. minister to a South American country, perhaps Chile. References to President Franklin Pierce's opinion of Sullivan, Governor Powell of Kentucky, and the chances of another war with Mexico. Sent from Willard's Hotel in Washington, D.C.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

SULLIVAN, MARGARET - CORRESP. FROM SULLIVAN, PETER J. (1853): Autographed Letter

PIERCE, FRANKLIN - REF. TO HIS OPINION OF SULLIVAN, PETER J. (1853): Autographed Letter

POWELL, LAZARUS W. - REF. BY SULLIVAN, PETER J. (1853): Autographed Letter

MEXICO - REF. BY SULLIVAN, PETER J. TO RELATIONS W/ U.S. (1853): Autographed Letter