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1856

Walker, Robert J., 1801-1869

Pamphlet

Title: An Appeal for the Union. Letter from the Hon. Robert J. Walker

Printed by John F. Trow. An appeal for James Buchanan for President.

GLC00267.203

10 September 1844

Walker, Robert J., 1801-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas C. Reynolds

Walker, a United States Senator from Mississippi, relates that he has not received an abolition pamphlet to which Reynolds previously referred. Mentions another pamphlet, also pertaining to abolition, and notes the importance of its circulation. Reports that the Central Committee of Virginia requested 5000 copies of the pamphlet.

GLC02505.41

19 October 1865

Walker, Robert J., 1801-1869

Autograph letter

Title: to Andrew Johnson

Marked "copy." Writes that Governor William L. Sharkey and Judge [William] Yeager recently recommended the pardon of Albert Gallatin Brown. Conveys his strong agreement with this sentiment.

GLC03135.11.10

February 17, 1847

Walker, Robert J., 1801-1869

Pamphlet

Title: Chickasaw Fund

29th Congress 2nd Session Doc No. 94 House of Representatives Treasury Department

GLC03776.25

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