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Wilson, Henry, 1812-1875 to unknown

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00789 Author/Creator: Wilson, Henry, 1812-1875 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: circa 1860 Pagination: 2 p. ; 21.7 x 14 cm. Order a Copy

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 circular letter.

Wilson, Henry, 1812-1875
Washburn, Israel, Jr., 1813-1883

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