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Holly, Orville L., fl. 1821 to Walter Patterson re: support in a senatorial election

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.04535 Author/Creator: Holly, Orville L., fl. 1821 Place Written: Hudson, [?] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1821/04/18 Pagination: 3p. : docket : Height: 25.4 cm, Width: 20.4 cm Order a Copy

Orville L. Holley discusses the recent senatorial nominations, and partisan conflicts involving Clintonians and Bucktails. He assures Walter of support in the upcoming election, and notes that he has taken steps to gather support for Walter in other areas. Docketed on address leaf.

Holly, Orville L., fl. 1821
Patterson, Walter, fl. 1793-1823

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