John Sudam | The Papers of Martin Van Buren

John Sudam (sometimes spelled Suydam) represented the Second District in the New York state senate during the 47th, 56th, 57th, and 58th sessions.

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Address to the Republican electors of the state of New York, 10 September 1834

The approach of our regular election of a Governor and Lieutenant Governor and the established usages of the Republican Party, have again brought together the delegates of your choice, to discharge the important and responsible duty of selecting and presenting to the public suitable candidates for those high offices. This duty upon ordinary occasions delicate and difficult, has been to the... Continue Reading

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John Sudam to MVB, 25 November 1811

The language which you used respecting me and my conduct in court, last Saturday evening, renders it necessary that I call on you for such explanation, apology, or satisfaction, as one gentleman when thus injured has a right to demand from another. My friend, Mr. Grosvenor, who will hand you this, is authorized to confer with you, or any one designated by you, on the subject, and to make such... Continue Reading

Sender: John Sudam

Recipient: MVB

John Sudam to MVB, 26 November 1811

Not having received an answer to the note which I had the honor of addressing to you yesterday, by my friend Mr. Grosvenor—You will readily perceive that there is but one course left. Mr. Grosvenor is fully authorized on the subject, and I presume you or your friend, will arrange it for as early a day as possible.

Sender: John Sudam

Recipient: MVB

John Sudam, Notice to the public, 28 November 1811

MARTIN VAN BUREN having insulted me in Court, and upon application, having refused me the satisfaction due to a gentleman,—I publish him to the world, a Liar, and a Coward.

Sender: John Sudam

As Recipient

MVB to John Sudam, cDecember 1828

I have rcd your letter and thank you sincerely for the many kind expressions of friendship it contains. Liberated as I am I should not think it proper to interfere in a choice which ^in a <illegible> of an affair which^ devolves exclusively ^upon the Legislature^ as does that of ^the choice of^ Attorney General & I can with assure that there is no person less likely to desire such... Continue Reading

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Recipient: John Sudam

MVB to John Sudam, 25 November 1811

Your Communication has been handed to me by Mr Morell he is authorised to make arrangements contemplated & [. . .]

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Recipient: John Sudam

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