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JOHN SERGEANT, a member of the U.S. House of Representatives and vice-presidential candidate on Henry Clay s 1832 ticket, writes to a committee of three, apparently declining an invitation to run again for vice president, clearing the way for WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON to win the presidency, the shortest presidential term in history. After the election, in which Clay was defeated, the Democratic ticket elected Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren. After the election, Sergeant returned to Congress, serving from 1837 to 1841. Sergeant was a strong backer of Clay s American system and the Second Bank of the United States. 1 ¼ pp, 7 7/8 x 9 7/8, ALS, Washington, July 2, 1840, Sergeant writes ahead of the 1840 presidential election. Since my former letter, circumstances have occurred, which i regret to say may make it my duty to remain in my seat, and to give up the pleasure of uniting with you in celebrating the approaching Anniversary. In case of my absence, be pleased to consider this as the cause and to make it known to our friends, together with my hearty wishes for their enjoyment of the day, and for the triumph of their principles in the election of the Patriot, Hero, Genl. William Henry Harrison. Yrs very truly John Sergeant Committee C.A. Repplice, Esq. Thomas Millar, Esq. L.C. Cooper, Esq. Verso The Sub-Treasury and the Blood hounds both imported under the present administration An amendment is offered that the Blood hounds be locked up in the Treasury vaults, and the people be allowed to use and keep their own money as in better times. After Sergeant s vice-presidential candidacy, he returned as president of the Pennsylvania constitutional convention in 1838 and then was elected as a Whig to the U.S. House of Representatives. He was a strong opponent of slavery who voted against the Missouri Compromise. William Henry Harrison was elected the ninth president of the United States, serving from March 4 to April 4, 1841, the shortest presidency in U.S. history. Harrison contracted pneumonia during the inaugural. John Tyler became president after Harrison s death. In very good condition with folds and light toning and a wonderful example of presidential Americana. Everything we sell is guaranteed authentic forever to the original buyer. We also offer a 30-day return policy. If you discover a problem or are dissatisfied with an item, please contact us immediately. Our goal is to please every customer. We are pleased to be members of The Manuscript Society, Universal Autograph Collectors Club, The Ephemera Society, the Southern New England Antiquarian Booksellers and the Preferred Autograph Dealers and Auction Houses. [P 268]. Seller Inventory # ABE-1740867591029
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