The full content of this document is only available to subscribing institutions. More information can be found via www.amdigital.co.uk
If you believe you should have access to this document, click here to Login.
| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC05899.01 |
| From Archive Folder | Five documents to John Langdon regarding his nomination as vice president |
| Title | Nathaniel Macon to John Langdon reporting Langdon's nomination for vice presidency by the Republican Congressional Caucus |
| Date | 19 May 1812 |
| Author | Macon, Nathaniel (1758-1837) |
| Recipient | Langdon, John |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Reports that James Madison was nominated for president and Langdon for vice president by Republican Congressional Caucus. Congratulates Langdon and describes his nomination as "made without the solicitation or intrigue of any one of your acquaintances, I consider it made purely on principle." Hopes Langdon will accept the nomination. Macon was a North Carolina congressman. Langdon declined the nomination. |
| Subjects | War of 1812 Government and Civics Politics Election Vice President Republican Party President |
| People | Macon, Nathaniel (1758-1837) Langdon, John (1741-1819) |
| Place written | Washington, D.C. |
| Theme | War of 1812; Government & Politics; The Presidency |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |