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Chase, Salmon P. (Salmon Portland), 1808-1873 to Alexander Sankey Latty

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00011 Author/Creator: Chase, Salmon P. (Salmon Portland), 1808-1873 Place Written: Columbus, Ohio Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 26, 1856 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 18 cm, Width: 22 cm Order a Copy

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

Latty, A. Sankey (Alexander Sankey), 1815-1895
Chase, Salmon P. (Salmon Portland), 1808-1873

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