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Stevens, Thaddeus, 1792-1868 to S. [Gallary ?]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02467.26 Author/Creator: Stevens, Thaddeus, 1792-1868 Place Written: Lancaster Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 October 1848 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 24.4 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Discusses current politics, noting a tie in the House of Representatives over an unspecified issue. Mentions Democrats, a political struggle, and the standing of the Legislature. Notes that he will be at the Columbia House immediately after the election, and will be glad by that time to leave the State of Ohio. Probably written in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, where Stevens lived. Recipient's name is illegible.

Stevens, Thaddeus, 1792-1868

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