This is for Volumes 1, 2, 3 and 4 of The Papers of Willie Person Mangum, edited by Henry Thomas Shanks. Published in 1950 through 1955. Volume 5 is not included. Published by the Raleigh State Department of Archives and History. Around 520-600+ pages per volume. 

Willie Person Mangum (1792 – 1861) was "... an American politician and planter who served as U.S. Senator from the state of North Carolina between 1831 and 1836 and between 1840 and 1853. He was one of the founders and leading members of the Whig party, and was a candidate for president in 1836.

"Most notably, Mangum served as President pro tempore of the Senate for most of John Tyler's presidency, between 1842 and 1845. He was, therefore, first in the presidential line of succession during this time, as Tyler did not have a vice president..."

There are many letters and correspondence in these pages referring to the politics, events and history of that era. Also activities relating to slavery and other unfortunate events. Pages include photos and fold-out maps.

Please see photos for more on contents and condition.

Covers of Volume one have worn and discolored areas. Minor wear on the other book covers. There's underlining in several pages. Most pages are clean.

Thanks for looking !

r202