Joseph Albert Wright was the tenth governor of the U.S. state of Indiana from December 5, 1849, to January 12, 1857, most noted for his opposition to banking. His positions created a rift between him and the Indiana General Assembly who overrode all of his anti-banking vetoes. He responded by launching legal challenges to the acts, but was ruled against by the Indiana Supreme Court. The state's second constitutional convention was held during 1850-1851 in which the current Constitution of Indiana was drafted. He was a supporter of the new constitution and gave speeches around the state urging its adoption. He was opposed throughout his term by Senator Jesse D. Bright, the leader of the state Democratic Party.
Mr. Seward to Mr. Wright No. 2.] Department of State, Washington, July 18, 1865. Sir: Information has been received at this department, from the United States consul at Bremen, of…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Wright No. 13.] Department of State, Washington, November 30, 1865. Sir: Your despatch of November 15, No. 8, has been received. I shall be glad to…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Wright No. 15.] Department of State, Washington, December 2,1865. Sir: Recurring to your despatch No. 8, which has already been acknowledged, I have now the honor…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Wright. No. 21.] Department of State, Washington, February 16, 1866. Sir: Herewith I transmit a copy of two letters from persons of German birth, but now…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Wright. No. 28.] Department of State, Washington, April 9, 1866. Sir: I have had the honor to receive your despatch of the 21st of March, (No.…
[Translation.] Baron Thile to Mr. Wright. Berlin, April 14, 1866. In his note of the 21st of February last Mr. Wright, envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary of the United States,…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Wright. No. 29.] Department of State, Washington, April 25, 1866. Sir: Herewith I transmit a copy of a letter from Messrs. Lowe & Nauerth, of Dayton,…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Wright. No. 32.] Department of State, Washington, May 8, 1866. Sir: Your despatch of the 18th ultimo, No. 28, has been received, and your proceedings in…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Wright. No. 34.] Department of State, Washington, May 29, 1866. Sir: I have received and read with interest your despatch of the 9th instant, No. 31.…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Wright. No. 40.] Department of State, Washington, July 5, 1866. Sir: I enclose a transcript of a letter dated the 26th ultimo, addressed to the President…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Wright. No. 41.] Department of State, Washington, July 25, 1866. Sir: Herewith I transmit a copy of a letter of the 17th instant, addressed to this…
Count Bismarck to Mr. Wright. Berlin, August 9, 1866. Dear Sir: From the enclosed letters you had been good enough to communicate to me, I see the contributors to that…
Mr. Speed to Mr. Wright. Louisville, August 12, 1866. Sir: Simon Phillips, a native of Prussia, but now a naturalized citizen of the United States, has been forced into the…
Mr. F. W. Seward to Mr. Wright. No. 45.] Department of State, Washington, September 22, 1866. Sir: Herewith I enclose a transcript of a letter addressed to this department on…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Wright. No. 47.] Department of State, Washington, September 24, 1866. Sir: Your despatches of the 3d of September, No. 50, and of September 6th, No. 51,…
[Translation.] Baron Thile to Mr. Wright. Berlin, October 19, 1866. Sir: After the reception of your note of last month concerning the forcible arrest of the two seamen, Charles Berger…
Mr. Hunter to Mr. Wright. No. 49.] Department of State, Washington, October 29, 1866. Sir: Herewith I enclose a transcript of a letter dated at Dresden, September 30, 1866, and…