15 October 1853
Chase, Salmon P. (Salmon Portland), 1808-1873
Autograph letter signed
Title: to Edward A. Stansbury
Writes to Stansbury about the use of the word "Free" verses "Independent" as a prefix to the democratic political party. States "I...mean never to call myself any thing but an Independent Democrat until I can claim the name Democrat without that prefix." Discusses their party's victories in the Ohio elections and is pleased that the Whigs were so disorganized.
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