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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC05899.03 |
| From Archive Folder | Five documents to John Langdon regarding his nomination as vice president |
| Title | John Smilie to John Langdon informing him of his nomination for the vice presidency |
| Date | 22 May 1812 |
| Author | Smilie, John (1741 - 1812) |
| Additional authors | Crawford, William Harris (1772-1834) Cutts, Charles (1769-1846) |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | co-signed by William H. Crawford and Charles Cutts. On behalf of the Republican members of Congress, informs Langdon of his nomination for the vice presidency. Comments on the difficulties facing the nation, claiming that "In this awful period of arms, & calamities, when the whole system of nature appears to be convulsed, the Republic has a right to the service of its citizens." Urges him to consent to the nomination. Langdon declined the nomination. |
| Subjects | Government and Civics Politics Election Vice President Republican Party President War of 1812 Military History |
| People | Smilie, John (1741 - 1812) Crawford, William Harris (1772-1834) Cutts, Charles (1769-1846) Langdon, John (1741-1819) |
| Place written | Washington, D.C. |
| Theme | War of 1812; Government & Politics; The Presidency |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |