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to Robert Tyler

Written from former President Tyler's plantation, Sherwood Forest, to his son Robert. Robert transmitted a letter from Mr. Buchanan (President James Buchanan, confirmed by docket). John returns the letter, encouraging Robert to respond in a way...

GLC03671

[Campaign ribbon on silk: "Old buck is coming"]

Faded pink silk ribbon with black ink images and text. Begins with an image of a buck (male dear), and the statement "Old Buck is Coming," referring to 1856 presidential candidate James Buchanan. Below the buck, the ribbon depicts blacks with...

GLC05877

The Essex banner. [Vol. 21, no. 40 (April 5, 1855)]

Includes an extract of a speech by Henry A. Wise regarding the Know Nothing party.

GLC06143.24

to Robert Tyler

Written to his son. Attacks the racial and religious prejudices of the Know-Nothing Party, stating, "a secret society whose only avowed object is religious persecution, cannot endure." Mentions John Selden, Law, Colonel May, and Vanderbilt. He does...

GLC05741

to H.E. Seclye

Burlingame, a future Massachusetts State Representative, discusses opportunities to lecture in front of an association led by H.E. Seclye. Informs Seclye that he is making arrangements to visit lyceums in New York.

GLC02504.05

to Aaron Jeffery

Reprimanding Aaron for not writing more frequently--"...in reason of your long silence I am sometimes very uneasy." Richard continues to address the resistance of Charleston and the placing of heavy artillery guns mounted in front of Fort Wagner...

GLC01896.056

Know nothingism, or the American Party. By Franklin.

Published by E. W. Hinks and Company. Describes the Know-Nothing, or American Party.

GLC00267.195

to Alexander Sankey Latty

Chase writes to "Latty" concerning republican politics and elections, the Know-Nothings, and immigration.

GLC00011

to unknown

Discusses the prospects of the newly formed republican party in the election of 1856. Comments that some would like to see William Freame Johnston on the ticket but Welles hopes Johnston will withdraw. Also discusses the prospects of Millard...

GLC08161

to James F. Babcock

Discusses the upcoming 1856 election. Comments that the press should be taking a firmer stance on the issues. Expresses hope to find ways to increase the chances of the Republican candidate, John C. Frémont. "This state [Connecticut] can be made...

GLC02128

[Platform of Know-Nothing party]

Platform of the American, or Know-Nothing, Party, adopted by the National Convention, June 15, 1855, calling for severe limits on immigration, stricter naturalization policies, and restricting political office and public school teachers to...

GLC09343