Alfred Balch

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Alfred Balch to MVB, 27 November 1828

Genl Gaines has been here several weeks wishing to be secretary of war! It is desired to make Ingham Post Master Genl Mc Clean of Ohio (who is to be run hereafter for the vice Presidency) Secy. of the Treasury Hayne Secy of the Navy &c &c &c. The negotiations are carried on with incessant activity. Jn, is wide awake. I have directed the printer here to send you a copy of his paper,... Continue Reading

Sender: Alfred Balch

Recipient: MVB

Alfred Balch to MVB, 22 May 1844

We had opened the contest for the Presidency in this state with the highest prospects. The questions which the people required to be discussed were the justice and expediency of the present Whig Tariff of the distribution of the proceeds of the public lands and the Bargain of 1825. I had been invited by our Democratic associations of the the neighboring county towns to meet the Clay candidates... Continue Reading

Sender: Alfred Balch

Recipient: MVB

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