Nathaniel P. Tallmadge Papers, 1812-1862

Summary Information

Title: Nathaniel P. Tallmadge Papers
Inclusive Dates: 1812-1862

Creator:
  • Tallmadge, Nathaniel Pitcher, 1895-1864
Call Number: Wis Mss AT; Micro 7; Micro 499

Quantity: 1.2 c.f. (3 archives boxes) and 4 reels of microfilm (35mm)

Repository:
Archival Locations:
Wisconsin Historical Society (Map)

Abstract:
Papers of Nathaniel P. Tallmadge, a U.S. Senator from New York and Territorial Governor of Wisconsin. Included is political and family correspondence, speeches and writings, clippings, and reference materials on foreign relations and on banking and finance. Most of the letters were written to Tallmadge during his terms in the Senate and concern political matters such as his support of the United States Bank in opposition to Andrew Jackson and the enforcement of claims against France, 1834-1835. Numerous New York, Wisconsin, and national political leaders are represented in the correspondence. From 1841 to Tallmadge's appointment as Territorial Governor in 1844 there are letters from James D. Doty concerning land speculations, patronage, and politics.

Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-wis000at
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