Patrick Magruder
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Patrick Magruder was an American lawyer, politician, and librarian who served as a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland’s 3rd congressional District from March 4, 1805, to March 3
Patrick Magruder, head and shoulders portrait; Librarian of Congress 1807 1815 LCCN2011647029
John J. Beckley
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John James Beckley was an American politician who served as the first and fourth clerk of the United States House of Representatives and the first librarian of Congress. Prior to this, he served as th
Patrick Magruder
…of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland's 3rd congressional district, and served from March 4, 1805, to March 3, 1807. After the death of John J. Beckley, President Thomas Jefferson appointed Magruder to the dual post of Clerk of the United States House of Representatives and Librarian of Congress. The…
Sketch of Virginia's second Williamsburg Capitol
The United States House Journal for the 1st Congress, the printing and distribution of which was supervised by Beckley
Beckley managed Thomas Jefferson's 1796 presidential campaign in Pennsylvania, ensuring him the vice presidency.
Beckley blamed Alexander Hamilton for his career setbacks and leaked records of his extramarital affair to James T. Callender.