Overview of the Collection
Western Reserve Historical Society
Shriver, Jacob S.
Jacob S. Shriver Letters
0.20 linear feet (1 container)
The collection consists of replies of leading Whig politicians who were invited to attend a convention of Whigs of Virginia, Pennsylvania and Ohio on Sept. 3, 1840, in Wheeling, for the purpose of "aiding the cause of Harrison, Tyler and reform."
MS 2700
The records are in English
closed stacks1840
Scope and ContentThe Jacob S. Shriver Letters, 1840, consist of replies of leading Whig politicians who were invited to attend a convention of Whigs of Virginia, Pennsylvania and Ohio on Sept. 3, 1840, in Wheeling, for the purpose of "aiding the cause of Harrison, Tyler and reform."
Statement of ArrangementThe collection is arranged alphabetically by last name of correspondent.
Restrictions on AccessNone.
Preferred Citation[Container ___, Folder ___ ] MS 2700 Jacob S. Shriver Letters, Western Reserve Historical Society, Cleveland, Ohio
Indexing TermsThe following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog.
Subjects:Shriver, Jacob S.Whig Party (U.S.)Political conventions -- United States.Presidents -- United States -- Election -- 1840.United States -- Politics and government -- 1837-1841.Detailed Description of The CollectionJacob S. Shriver Letters184011Letter replies, A - C184012Letter replies, F - P184013Letter replies, S - Z1840