Kendall, Amos (1789–1869)

US journalist and public official. He was editor of The Argus of Western America 1816–28 in Frankfort, Kentucky, championing Andrew Jackson. As treasury auditor 1828–34 and postmaster-general 1834–40, he rooted out corruption, and wrote many of Jackson's speeches.

He was born in Dunstable, Massachusetts, and was a Dartmouth graduate. He became rich as inventor Samuel Morse's business agent 1845–59. He devoted his final years to church and philanthropic projects including the school for deaf mutes in Washington, DC (now Gallaudet College).