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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03572 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1856 |
| Title | Salmon P Chase to Charlotte Chase discussing her visiting Ohio and his support for McLean as a Presidential candidate |
| Date | 18 November 1856 |
| Author | Chase, Salmon Portland (1808-1873) |
| Recipient | Chase, Charlotte |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Ohio governor Chase writes to his sister Charlotte. Discusses her visiting him in Columbus, Ohio, where he was serving as governor. Speaks of a disagreement of opinion with Justice John McLean but still holds him in high esteem and respect. He is still in support of him for president. Regrets that McLean no longer considers him a friend. Chase supported Supreme Court Justice McLean over Fremont in the election of 1856. Written on Executive Department, State of Ohio stationery. |
| Subjects | Friendship Children and Family Travel Women's History Election Politics Government and Civics President Supreme Court American Statesmen |
| People | Chase, Salmon Portland (1808-1873) Chase, Charlotte (fl. 1856) McLean, John (1785-1861) |
| Place written | Columbus, Ohio |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Children & Family |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Because of his fierce anti-slavery positions, McLean was considered by the new Republican party as a presidential candidate in 1856. Despite his efforts, the nomination went to John C. Frémont. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |