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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02505.31 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1845 |
| Title | Letter written by Willie P. Mangum apologizing for his late arrival at a social occasion |
| Date | ca. 1845 |
| Author | Mangum, Willie P. (1792-1861) |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Apologizes to Mrs. Dickens, the ladies, and the recipient of this letter for his late attendance the previous evening. Also apologizes for Senators John Jordan Crittenden and Alexander Barrow. Claims that he and the other Senators were held for longer than expected at a dinner at Bradley's. Refers to his actions as ungallant. |
| Subjects | American Statesmen Women's History Entertaining and Hospitality Congress |
| People | Mangum, Willie Person (1792-1861) Barrow, Alexander (1801-1846) Crittenden, John J. (John Jordan) (1787-1863) |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Women in American History |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Crittenden served in Congress between 1817 and 1862, Mangum between 1823 and 1852, and Barrow between 1841 and 1846. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |