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28 December 1852

Crittenden, John Jordan, 1787-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John M. Fuller

Letter of introduction to Judge Sharkey, US Consul at Havana. He admits that he doesn't know Sharkey but jokes the letter will show he is not a filibusterer and has no "hostile designs against his most Catholic Majesty." He jokingly warns him about the "Spanish inquisitions."

GLC06042.03

22 September 1844

Crittenden, John Jordan, 1787-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charles A. Drake

Kentucky Senator Crittenden declines an invitation to a Whig meeting in Boonville, Missouri from Drake, future Missouri Senator and fellow Whig. One black and white bust engraving of Crittenden included.

GLC02505.13

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