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Atchison, David Rice, 1807-1886 to Mr. H. Storm

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02467.02 Author/Creator: Atchison, David Rice, 1807-1886 Place Written: Plattsburg, Missouri Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 May 1873 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 25.4 cm Order a Copy

Atchison, former Senator from Missouri (1843-1855) informs Mr. Storm that he served as President pro tempore of the United States Senate "at various times during the years between 1845 & 1855." Refers Storm to the Senate Journals for further particulars.

Atchison, David Rice, 1807-1886
Storm, H., fl. 1873-1874

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