Mark R. Cheathem

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Project director and co-editor Mark R. Cheathem is a professor of history at Cumberland University. He is the author or editor of seven books and several articles on the Jacksonian and Civil War eras. Of note, Andrew Jackson and the Rise of the Democratic Party (2018) focuses specifically on the development of the Democratic party, while The Coming of Democracy: Presidential Campaigning in the Age of Jackson (2018) examines presidential elections between 1824 and 1840, including Van Buren’s involvement in his and Andrew Jackson’s campaigns during these five elections. He is currently working on a study of the 1844 presidential election.

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The following is a list of published documents on which I have completed at least one of the following editorial steps: transcription, verification, or annotation. More documents will be made available to view after they have gone through the full editorial process.

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MVB Senate remarks on relief bill for Thomas L. Ogden et al., 5 January 1825

The bill for the relief of Thomas L. Ogden, and others, was again taken up, and, after some further debate, in which Mr. VAN BUREN zealously supported the claim, the bill was ordered to a third reading.

Benjamin Ruggles to MVB, 31 July 1824

Since my return home I have endeavored to ascertain public sentiment in this State on the Presidential question. A majority of the people are in favor of Mr Clay. This ticket will succeed, and will be supported by the friends of Mr Crawford. We have also a Jackson and an Adams ticket—but they must both fail.

Joseph Gales Jr. to MVB, 26 October 1824

I will endeavor to seal my letters better, though not at all suspicious of the fidelity of the Post Office.

MVB Senate remarks on Trott bill, 6 January 1825

Mr. VAN BUREN, from the Committee on the Judiciary, reported a bill to authorize the issuing of letters patent to Adolphus G. Trott; which was read, and ordered to be passed to a second reading.

MVB to Benjamin Ruggles, 26 August 1824

Since Congress adjourned two things have become certain or nearly so. The one that with the votes of Kentucky & Ohio ~~& Missouri~~ Mr Crawfords ~~can certainly be~~ electedion by the People ^would be certain^ & ~~the other~~ that if given to Mr Clay they cannot carry him to the house.

Asbury Dickins to MVB, 28 October 1824

Your letter of the 18th. inst, to our mutual friend, was received a few days ago. As I understand from Mr. Gates that he had written to you fully upon both the subjects to which it relates, I deferred writing to you until now that I might give you the very latest information respecting the state of Mr. Crawford's health.

MVB to Harmanus Bleecker, 7 January 1825

Mr Winne has written me on the subject of a consulship in S. America & having lost his address I am under the necessity of troubling you with the answer. Mr Adams called upon me this morng & told me that for most of the commercial places in that region Consuls had already been appointed, & that he could not answer the ~~application~~ unless Mr W.

MVB to Thomas Jefferson, 2 September 1824

When I had the pleasure of visiting Monticello, you enquired of me respecting Mr. Clintons agency in our internal improvements. From present appearances our State is likely to be once more (& I trust for the last time) ~~to be~~ severely agitated on his account & I am desirous that you should have a just view of the matter to which your enquiry related.

Philip Norborne Nicholas to MVB, 31 October 1824

I have written you twice since Mr. Gallatins resignation, to which I refer. As the friends of Adams & Jackson will both vote for Mr Calhoun as Vice Prest. it will be very difficult to prevent his election. After great reflection I feel persuaded that the best way to effect this so desirable object, will be, to run Mr Clay.

MVB to Samuel Lewis Southard, 7 January 1825

Too faint to read on microfilm.

Joseph Gales Jr. and William Winston Seaton to MVB, 3 September 1824

You will see that, in the Daily Paper of today (country of tomorrow) we have copied Gen. McClure's Letter, at the request of Mr Brent of Louisiana. We thought proper to accompany it with some remarks, which he may not like, & to which he may reply.

Jacob Barker to MVB, 7 November 1824

This mornings boat announces that we cannot get the Votes for Crawford if that be true which I very much fear, retreat I pray you at once & throw your whole influence into the scale for Jackson no matter how hopeless the game may appear it will succeed & do it promptly openly & boldly.

MVB Senate remarks on Missouri attorney fees, 10 January 1825

Mr. VAN BUREN, from the Committee on the Judiciary, reported a bill allowing fees to the District Attorney of Missouri; which was read.

Claiborne Watts Gooch to MVB, 14 September 1824

I am aware of the wish of Mr Gallatin not to be in the way of Mr Crawfords success, & of his disposition to act in any manner to promote that object. Mr Crawford has been supported in this state from the most disinterested considerations, Mr G. altho deservedly a favorite with the majority of our citizens, has not as many friends as Mr Cr.

Joseph Gales Jr. to MVB, 11 November 1824

I came up here on business a few days ago, and have been detained here this long by my engagements. I had determined not to write a line to Albany during my sojourn; & am induced to change that determination only by having heard that I am quoted here, & perhaps may be at Albany, as authority for unfavorable reports of Mr Crawford's health.

MVB Senate remarks on Missouri attorney fees, 12 January 1825

The Senate proceeded to consider, as in committee of the whole, the bill allowing fees to the District Attorney of Missouri, when, after some debate, in which Messrs. VAN BUREN, BARTON, EATON, and BENTON, took part, the bill was, on motion of Mr. Eaton, ordered to lie on the table.

Walter Lowrie to MVB, 14 September 1824

Your favor of last month came duly to hand. I would have written long ere now but had in fact nothing to say. This state appears to me to ^be^ gone for Jackson. To the great mass of the people no information can be given as the papers are all committed or most of them for the Harrisburgh nomination of Jackson.

John Holmes to MVB, 11 November 1824

Adams it seems gets all N. England & consequently the republican party is down here, especially if he should be President. Jackson runs high & if your State as would run gives for Crawford, Clay can by no possibility go to the H R.

MVB Senate remarks on bill abolishing imprisonment for debt, 13 January 1825

Mr. VAN BUREN, from the Committee on the Judiciary, to whom was referred the bill abolishing imprisonment for debt, reported the same.

Joseph Gales Jr. and William Winston Seaton to MVB, 15 September 1824

We have delayed answering your enquiry as to the real state of Mr Crawford's health, until his return should enable us to speak with certainty on that point. We shall speak to you without reservation or exaggeration.

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Mark R. Cheathem

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