7040----1840 Amos Kendall letter --- Postmaster General - Washington Extra Globe

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Original 1840 signed letter from politician/journalist/lawyer Amos Kendall (1789-1869).  At the time Kendall penned this letter, he had just resigned his position as Postmaster General, after 5 years on the job.   In fact, just one week after his resignation, Kendall was selling subscriptions for his new position at the Washington Extra Globe.
This letter is dated May 25, 1840, and was sent to the Postmaster (PM) in Wilkinsburg, Allegheny County PA.   I have also included some news clippings I found pertaining to Kendall, his resignation, a bio, etc. The letter is in VG condition, considering its age.  There is no cover, it was folded and hand delivered.
ONLY THE LETTER IS INCLUDED IN THIS SALE, NOT THE RESEARCH ITEMS.
"Washington May 25, 1840   My Dear Sir, Having embarked with consciousness of right and hearty goo will, in the defense of the administration of which I have formed a part, I earnestly invoke your assistance in rendering my efforts effective by disseminating the inclosed address and obtaining subscribers to the Extra Globe throughout your region of country.   Every farmer, mechanic, and working man should have one; and if they cannot well spare a dollar each, two or more should unite together to take one.   Stimulated by an enthusiastic devotion to the pure principles of Democracy and by the daring efforts now making to conquer them and to extinguish forever the beacon light which our beloved country is holding up to mankind, I shall endeavor to take care, that the true hearted men who may aid me in reaching the minds of our honest people, shall have no cause to repent their emotions.   Your friend + Fellow Citizen. Amos Kendall     P.M. Wilkinsburg Allegheny Co Penna"
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