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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03845.09 |
| From Archive Folder | Letters to Varnum regarding military and political matters, the Quasi-War, the War of 1812, and patronage |
| Title | Incomplete letter from George W. Campbell to Joseph B. Varnum concerning schism within government |
| Date | 9 February 1810 |
| Author | Campbell, George Washington (1769-1848) |
| Recipient | Varnum, Joseph B. |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | The letter is missing its opening section. All that remains are the closing paragraphs, Campbell's signature, and a postscript announcing his good health. Campbell conveys his opinions regarding politics, public sentiment at home, and concerns of a schism within Congress: "I have observed with much regret, extracts of letters from members of Congress, announcing a schism in the Cabinet ..." |
| Subjects | Politics Health and Medical American Statesmen Congress Government and Civics |
| People | Varnum, Joseph Bradley (1751-1821) Campbell, George Washington (1769-1848) |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Health & Medicine |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | From 1803-1809 Campbell was the Democratic Republican to the 8th, 9th, and 10th Congresses. From 1809-1811, he was the judge of the State supreme court of errors and appeals; elected as a Democratic Republican to the U.S. Senate to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Jenkin Whiteside and served from 1811-1814, when he resigned. He was appointed Secretary of the Treasury in the Cabinet of President Madison and served from February to October 1814. From 1815-1818 served another term as the Democratic Republican to the U.S. Senate. He was the U.S. ambassador to Russia from 1818-1821. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |