Letter from James B. Thornton to Franklin Pierce, 1832 November 12

Collection Name:

Franklin Pierce Papers

Title:

Letter from James B. Thornton to Franklin Pierce, 1832 November 12

Creator:

Thornton, James Buonaparte, 1800-1838

Creator Role:

Author

Accession / Call Number:

1929.001

Object ID:

2022.018

Date:

1832/11/12

Type of Material:

textual record

Physical Description:

1 letter

Language:

English

Scope and Content:

Letter from James B. Thornton, Second Comptroller, Treasury Department, in Washington, DC, to Franklin Pierce in Hillsborough, NH, dated November 12, 1832. In the letter, Thornton discusses politics, noting the election results in New Hampshire, of which he feels "New Hampshire has done nobly," but has questions about Francestown. He goes on to provide information on national politicians, noting that John C. Calhoun has resigned as vice president, Hamilton may take Miller's place, and Tazewell has resigned his seat in the Senate.

Subjects:

Correspondence , Politics and government , Politicians

Locations:

Washington, DC
Hillsborough, NH

People:

Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869 , Thornton, James Buonaparte, 1800-1838 , Calhoun, John C., 1782-1850 , Hayne, Robert Young, 1791-1839 , Hamilton, Joseph, Jr. , Miller, Stephen Decatur, 1787-1838 , Tazewell, Littleton Waller, 1774-1860

Organizations:

United States. Congress. Senate

Terms of Use:

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Credit Line:

New Hampshire Historical Society purchase.

Restrictions:

Available for research.

Level Description:

Item

Box Number:

1