Letter, John Macpherson Berrien, Washington DC, to "My Dear Sir" [George W. Crawford], n. p., 1844 December 18

File — Box: 1, Folder: 6

Identifier: MSN/EA 0500-6

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Scope and Contents

At the time this letter was written, John M. Berrien (1781-1856) was United States Senator from Georgia, and one of the most influential Whigs in the South. The letter discusses: 1) the desirability for Georgia of Congressional legislation that would remit all duties on railroad iron, and 2) party prospects in Washington and in Georgia, and distressing rumors that Crawford is contemplating retirement from his position as governor.