Samuel D. Ingham -- Jackson's future Treasury -letter to the Sec. of the Navy

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Samuel D. Ingham – Sec of the Treasury under Jackson, Pennsylvania Congressman,  paper manufacturer.  ALS, one page 4to,  Philadelphia, May 23, 1826. Wasting little time as a Pennsylvania Congressman, Ingham writes to Jackson’s Secretary of the Navy about filling the position of navy purser who recently died with a worthy candidate of his own, Francis McCauley.  Ingham would later have his own headaches dealing with Congressional patronage serving as Jackson’s Treasury Secretary. (A Francis McCauley was appointed to the position of Purser on May 27 1829 just two months after Ingham joined the Cabinet.) The letter is in very good condition with some pencil notations by previous owners/dealers.
Philada  23 May  26
Hon. Saml
L. Southard
Sec. of the Navy
Sir:  I am just informed that by the death of Mr. (Humphreys?)  a purser in the navy there is a vacancy in that part of the service. Permit me to recommend to your attention the Mr. Francis McCauley (who I understand will apply for the ____)  is a young man of great personal merit and [no doubt?] ability and altogether worthy of your confidence.  His appointment would confer a great favor on a meritorious family and would be considered a personal favor by your friend and humble servant
Samuel D Ingham
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