Department of State Washington, April 1st, 1844. Sir, I have the honor to inform you that the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, has appointed me Secretary of State of the United States...

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1844, April 1 - Circular, Department of State, Washington (D.C.) Signed by J.C. Calhoun.
Description: 1 page, document; statesman John Caldwell Calhoun (1782-1850), nominated by President John Tyler. Why is this document, sent at the Americal consul in Altona, Germany, included in ER's estate?
Autogra Show more1844, April 1 - Circular, Department of State, Washington (D.C.) Signed by J.C. Calhoun.
Description: 1 page, document; statesman John Caldwell Calhoun (1782-1850), nominated by President John Tyler. Why is this document, sent at the Americal consul in Altona, Germany, included in ER's estate?
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K-3 1844, April 1 Circular, Dept. of State, Washington (DC). Signed by J. C. Calhoun, who announces that the President of the United States with the consent of the Senate has appointed him Secretary of State of the United States. Circular was sent to Alexander Powell, Esq., United States Consul, Altona [near Hamburg, Germany]. Show less