Graham, John, 1774-1820

John Graham served as the Chief Clerk of the U.S. Department of State from 1807 to 1817. He served on a diplomatic mission to South America, 1817-1819, and before his death he served as Ambassador to Portugal in Rio de Janeiro. He was born in Dumfries, Virginia, the son of Richard and Margaret Graham.

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[Letter From John Teackle to Charles Nicoll Bancker, April 17, 1809, Vol. 2]

Letter from John Teackle to Charles N. Bancker. The letter is from Vol. 2 of Charles N. Bancker's correspondence journal. John writes about business dealings, the health of his wife, and rumors surrounding the effects of the Non-Intercourse Act of 1809. Teackle had inside knowledge of the Non-Intercourse Act thru his contacts in the Senate and his friendship with British Minister to the U.S., David Erskine. He states that he wishes to keep Charles informed on the state of affairs so that Charles can effectively run his business.