Hayes, Rutherford B., 03/12/1864-03/12/1864

File — Box: 1, Folder: 30.5

Identifier: GAMMS437.2.631

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Correspondence from Peter J. Sullivan to Individuals. Arranged alphabetically by correspondent.

Dates

03/12/1864-03/12/1864

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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 dated 3/12/1867 from Peter J. Sullivan to Rutherford B. Hayes, indicating that Sullivan just learned that his nomination as U.S. Minister to Colombia was before the U.S. Senate for confirmation. Description of Sulivan's Civil War career. Sullivan noted that he did not make political speeches against Hayes and Eggleston. Reference to the copperhead faction. Sullivan explained that he was receiving a pension for his war wounds. Sullivan believed that a change of climate would help his health. Sent from Cincinnati, Ohio.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

SULLIVAN, PETER J. - CORRESP. TO HAYES, RUTHERFORD B. (1867): Other Types

HAYES, RUTHERFORD B. - CORRESP. FROM SULLIVAN, PETER J. (1867): Other Types

COPPERHEADS - POLITICS - REFERENCE BY SULLIVAN, PETER J. (1867): Other Types