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Secretary Of State Marcy To Charles Sumner

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Secretary Of State Marcy To Charles Sumner
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WILLIAM L. MARCY (1786-1857). Marcy was New York Governor, Senator and Polk’s Secretary of War during the Mexican War. His greatest contribution, however, was as Pierce's Secretary of State, when he negotiated twenty-four treaties. Letter Signed as Secretary of State. One page. Washington, January 19th, 1855 from the Department of State. Marcy addresses a Consul recommendation offered by Senator Charles Sumner: “…your letter…recommending Mr. Henry W. Baldwin for the appointment of Consul of the United States at Bathhurst, near the Bay of Chaleur. I will thank you to inform me of Mr. Baldwin is an American Citizen….W.L. Marcy.” Fine.