Cushing, Caleb (1800-1879) to Thomas H. Seymour
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02925.07 Author/Creator: Cushing, Caleb (1800-1879) Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 March 1860 Pagination: 1 p. ; 19.5 x 24 cm. Order a Copy
Cushing, former United States Representative, states that he proposes to leave soon for Hartford, Connecticut (possibly to campaign prior to the 1860 Presidential election). Cushing served as a U.S. congressman from Massachusetts (1835-1842) and as a delegate to the Democratic national convention, held in April 1860 at Charleston, South Carolina. Seymour had served as a U.S. congressman (1843-1844) and governor of Connecticut (1850-1853).
Cushing served as a Representative from Massachusetts 1835-1842 and as delegate to the Democratic national convention held in April 1860 at Charleston, South Carolina. Seymour served as a United States Representative from Connecticut 1843-1844, and as Governor of Connecticut 1850-1853.
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