Butler, Pierce Mason, 1798-1847
Person
Biography
Pierce Mason Butler was an American soldier and statesman who served as the 56th Governor of South Carolina from 1836 to 1838. He was killed while serving as colonel of the Palmetto Regiment at the Battle of Churubusco, during the Mexican–American War.
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
P.M. Butler to J. Ross, 1842-02-23
Item — Box 1: [Barcode: A000023240315], Folder: 5
Identifier: 1975.006.2.Cherokee.024
Scope and Contents
Handwritten and signed letter from Pierce Mason Butler to John Ross regarding an order to discontinue further instigation of Cherokee claims.
Dates:
1842-02-23
P.M. Butler to J. Tyler, 1842-03-18
Item — Box 1: [Barcode: A000023240315], Folder: 5
Identifier: 1975.006.2.Cherokee.022
Scope and Contents
Handwritten and signed letter from Pierce Mason Butler to President John Tyler regarding an impending visit to the President by John Ross and a Cherokee delegation and Cherokee affairs.
Dates:
1842-03-18
P.M. Butler to J. Tyler, 1842-03-18
Item — Box 1: [Barcode: A000023240315], Folder: 5
Identifier: 1975.006.2.Cherokee.023
Scope and Contents
Photostat of 1975.006.2.Cherokee.022
Dates:
1842-03-18