King, William R., 1786-1853 to R. J. Gordon
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02512.07 Author/Creator: King, William R., 1786-1853 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1834/02/07 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket : free frank ; 20.5 x 25 cm. Order a Copy
States that after a delay by the Treasury Department, he has obtained an order requiring "the district attorney to attend to the taking of the depositions" regarding the loss of money on board a steamboat. An audit by Mr. Elliott may resolve the matter without further action by Congress, but should a law be necessary, Gordon should forward "the depositions as soon as practicable." William Rufus de Vane King was a former representative from North Carolina, sitting senator from Alabama, and future (short-lived) vice president of the United States under Franklin Pierce.
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