Letters Home From Congress

This collection features letters home from Warren R. Austin (Senator, 1931-1946), Jacob Collamer (Representative, 1843-1848; Senator, 1855-1865), and Samuel C. Crafts (Representative, 1817-1824; Senator, 1842-1843). The letters document travel to and from Washington by horse, boat, train, and airplane; lodging in boarding houses, hotels, and homes; social life in Washington; significant local and national events; and legislative issues under consideration in Congress. Austin's letters detail his frustrations serving as a Senator in the minority party during the era of Roosevelt and the New Deal; his activities on the Judiciary Committee; and foreign affairs topics such as the Neutrality Act. The letters of Crafts and Collamer both extensively cover the question of slavery, discussing Missouri statehood, John Brown, the annexation of Texas, and the Civil War. All three Congressmen frequently discuss questions regarding appropriations and the Federal budget. Biographical information is available from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, at: https://bioguide.congress.gov/

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Miniature of The Tariff Act of 1930: The Flexible Feature and The Tariff Commission / Speech of Warren R. Austin, March 28 & 29, 1932
The Tariff Act of 1930: The Flexible Feature and The Tariff Commission / Speech of Warren R. Austin, March 28 & 29, 1932
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    • Creator: Austin, Warren Robinson, 1877-1962.
    • Description: Topics include O'Mahoney and Borah licensing bill; nomination of Robert Jackson for the post of Solicitor General.
    • Parent Collections: Letters Home From Congress
    Miniature of Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, January 20, 1932
    Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, January 20, 1932
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      • Creator: Austin, Warren Robinson, 1877-1962.
      • Description: Topics include Judiciary Committee consideration of adding more judgeships.
      • Parent Collections: Letters Home From Congress
      Miniature of Warren R. Austin letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, January 11, 1932
      Warren R. Austin letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, January 11, 1932
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        • Creator: Austin, Warren Robinson, 1877-1962.
        • Description: Topics include Austin's debate of the Relief Bill in the Senate.
        • Parent Collections: Letters Home From Congress
        Miniature of Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, March 11, 1932
        Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, March 11, 1932
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          • Creator: Austin, Warren Robinson, 1877-1962.
          • Description: Topics include nomination of Robert Jackson for the post of Solicitor General reported to the Senate.
          • Parent Collections: Letters Home From Congress
          Miniature of Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, December 23, 1932
          Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, December 23, 1932
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            • Creator: Austin, Warren Robinson, 1877-1962.
            • Description: Topics include Senator Johnson (CA) and the Reorganization Bill.
            • Parent Collections: Letters Home From Congress
            Miniature of Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, April 22, 1932
            Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, April 22, 1932
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              • Creator: Austin, Warren Robinson, 1877-1962.
              • Description: Topics include appropriations for the District of Columbia; O'Mahoney bill.
              • Parent Collections: Letters Home From Congress
              Miniature of Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, November 10, 1932
              Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, November 10, 1932
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                • Creator: Austin, Warren Robinson, 1877-1962.
                • Description: Topics include Senator Davis speech on the Civil Service and the Reorganization Bill; Senator Bridges and the Tennessee Valley Authority.
                • Parent Collections: Letters Home From Congress
                Miniature of Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, March 9, 1932
                Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, March 9, 1932
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                  • Creator: Austin, Warren Robinson, 1877-1962.
                  • Description: Topics include Senator Norris and the Tennessee Valley Administration; Bill for Appropriations to the Executive Office.
                  • Parent Collections: Letters Home From Congress
                  Miniature of Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, March 30, 1932
                  Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, March 30, 1932
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                    • Creator: Austin, Warren Robinson, 1877-1962.
                    • Description: Topics include debate over nomination of Robert Jackson for the post of Solicitor General.
                    • Parent Collections: Letters Home From Congress
                    Miniature of Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, December 10, 1932
                    Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, December 10, 1932
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                      • Creator: Austin, Warren Robinson, 1877-1962.
                      • Description: Topics include the Federal Trade Commission Bill; Reorganization Bill.
                      • Parent Collections: Letters Home From Congress