circa 1860
Wilson, Henry, 1812-1875
Autograph letter signed
Title: to unknown
Wilson, a Republican Senator from Massachusetts, replies to a previous note sent by an unknown recipient. Provides a list of Republicans who might be interested in anti-Democratic Party ideas, including Maine Governor Israel Washburn, Jr. Reports that he has prepared a speech to be presented in Newark, New Jersey to reveal that the Democratic party "is hostile to the interests of the free White Laboring men." Written on Republican Headquarters stationery. 1860 is the date printed on the stationery. Washburn went on to serve as governor of Maine (1861-1863). Possibly a personally penned…
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