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 Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, February 2, 1937
Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, February 2, 1937
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    • Creator: Austin, Warren Robinson, 1877-1962.
    • Description: Topics include Military Affairs Committee vote on the Stock Pile Bill; letters received by Austin in support of his stand on foreign policy and defense.
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    Miniature of Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, March 25, 1937
    Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, March 25, 1937
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      • Creator: Austin, Warren Robinson, 1877-1962.
      • Description: Topics include debate on foreign affairs and common defense; bill to reimburse Vermont for 1812 War.
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      Miniature of Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, July 4, 1937
      Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, July 4, 1937
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        • Creator: Austin, Warren Robinson, 1877-1962.
        • Description: Topics include Austin's bill to reimburse Vermont for War of 1812 expenditures; legislation to provide for judicial review of administrative boards; Austin's visit to the FDA regarding maple sugar interests; Reorganization Bill.
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        Miniature of Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, December 2, 1937
        Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, December 2, 1937
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          • Creator: Austin, Warren Robinson, 1877-1962.
          • Description: Topics include bill introduced by Austin, Hatch (NM), and Sheppard passed in Senate.
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          Miniature of Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, December 16, 1937
          Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, December 16, 1937
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            • Creator: Austin, Warren Robinson, 1877-1962.
            • Description: Topics include Nicaraguan President Anastasio Somoza visiting the Senate; Agricultural appropriations.
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            Miniature of Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, February 26, 1937
            Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, February 26, 1937
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              • Creator: Austin, Warren Robinson, 1877-1962.
              • Description: Topics include debate on National Defense Bill; President Roosevelt; economic sanctions.
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              Miniature of In Commemoration of the 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Ethan Allen on January 10, 1937: Speeches of Warren R. Austin of Vermont and Representative Charles A. Plumley of Vermont in the House of Representatives.
              In Commemoration of the 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Ethan Allen on January 10, 1937: Speeches of Warren R. Austin of Vermont and Representative Charles A. Plumley of Vermont in the House of Representatives.
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                • Creator: Austin, Warren Robinson, 1877-1962.
                • Description: Topics include first days in Washington.
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                Miniature of Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, June 24, 1937
                Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, June 24, 1937
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                  • Creator: Austin, Warren Robinson, 1877-1962.
                  • Description: Topics include Bill for Reorganization of Agencies of the Government; Presidential power; office of the Comptroller General; Congressional power; Austin's presiding over a session of the Miltary Affairs Committee.
                  • Parent Collections: Letters Home From Congress
                  Miniature of Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, August 13, 1937
                  Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, August 13, 1937
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                    • Creator: Austin, Warren Robinson, 1877-1962.
                    • Description: Topics include sub-committee of the Judiciary hearing on proposed changes to the Federal Employers Liability Act; centralization of power in the Federal government.
                    • Parent Collections: Letters Home From Congress
                    Miniature of Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, December 6, 1937
                    Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, December 6, 1937
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                      • Creator: Austin, Warren Robinson, 1877-1962.
                      • Description: Topics include speech by Senator Norris (NE) answering charges made against him; introduction of a bill by Austin to farmers.
                      • Parent Collections: Letters Home From Congress