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to Mr. H. S. [Held]

Greeley discusses his decision not to publish a letter sent by [Held?] regarding the 1848 Presidential election. Writes, "Publishing your letter as you wish could have just one effect- to aid the nomination of Gen Taylor as the Whig candidate for...

GLC02467.14

to Henry S. Randall

Greeley writes to Randall, a biographer of Thomas Jefferson, about the relative qualities of Jefferson, John Adams, John Quincy Adams, and Alexander Hamilton. Expresses thanks for Randall's "vindication of Jefferson from the personal calumnies which...

GLC00935

to Harriet Weed

Greeley writes to the daughter of Thurlow Weed, a fellows journalist and founder of the Albany Evening Journal, about a meeting. He regrets that he could not visit sooner and arranges to have the meeting when he comes to Albany, New York. He mentions...

GLC00930.03

to O.A. Bowe

A personal letter about a trip to New England. Greeley discusses his trip by sea to Providence and stage-coach to Boston. He compares the Boston architecture to that in New York, describes going to church there, and comments on "the Boston...

GLC00880

James Buchanan, his doctrines and policy as exhibited by himself and friends.

Attacks Buchanan as a Southern supporter using letters and speeches from Buchanan himself and his supporters. Includes editor headings as charges against Buchanan, such as "Mr. Buchanan in favor of seizing Cuba" "If you can't buy Cuba, steal it" and...

GLC00267.202