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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03883.01 |
| From Archive Folder | Collection of five letters of Roger B. Taney |
| Title | Roger Brooke Taney to John Y. Mason recommending Philip Barton Key for a judicial appointment |
| Date | 14 June 1844 |
| Author | Taney, Roger Brooke (1777-1864) |
| Recipient | Mason, John Y. (John Young) |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Poses an introduction for Philip Barton Key, who is looking to advance in the law profession in Washington, D.C. Key was the son of the late Francis Scott Key, Taney's brother-in-law. Asks Mason to procure Key an appointment as a judge advocate to some of the naval court martials. Stresses Key's competence and recommends him highly. |
| Subjects | Letter of Introduction or Recommendation Children and Family Law Military Law Navy Military History Government and Civics American Statesmen |
| People | Taney, Roger Brooke (1777-1864) Mason, John Y. (John Young) (1799-1859) Key, Philip Barton (1818-1859) |
| Place written | Baltimore, Maryland |
| Theme | Law; Government & Politics; Children & Family; Naval & Maritime |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Taney served as Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court 1836-1864. Mason was Secretary of the Navy. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |