to Joseph B. Varnum
11 August 1814
Van Ness, John Peter, 1770-1846
Written as Congressman, Van Ness informs Varnum of the vacancy of Secretary of the Senate because of the death of Mr. Otis. Recommends Major Thomas C. McKenney to the position. Van Ness is acquainted with McKenney's political and personal...
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