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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03845.12 |
| From Archive Folder | Letters to Varnum regarding military and political matters, the Quasi-War, the War of 1812, and patronage |
| Title | Tristram Dalton to Joseph B. Varnum on the difficulty of filling the position of Deputy Collector in Newburyport, MA |
| Date | 29 December 1813 |
| Author | Dalton, Tristram (1738-1817) |
| Recipient | Varnum, Joseph B. |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Informs Varnum of Mr. Swett's rejection of the position in the Office of Deputy Collector in Newburyport, Massachusetts. Sevett "thought it incompatible with his present office to undertake the business." Dalton expresses regret for not being able "to have met your wishes, and to have rendered Mr. Sevett any service." Date of letter reads "29th Decem 1813" however, docket date reads Dec. 29, 1814. |
| Subjects | Office Seeker Letter of Introduction or Recommendation Government and Civics Taxes or Taxation Finance American Statesmen |
| People | Varnum, Joseph Bradley (1751-1821) Dalton, Tristram (1738-1817) Sevett, Mr. (fl. 1813) |
| Place written | Salem, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Banking & Economics |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Dalton served as a member of the Massachusetts State House of Representatives from 1782-1788 and served as speaker in 1784 and 1785. He also served as U.S. Senator from 1789-1791. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |