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Johnson, Waldo P., 1817-1885 to Mortimer Johnson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03135.10.019 Author/Creator: Johnson, Waldo P., 1817-1885 Place Written: Jefferson City, Missouri Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 March 1861 Pagination: 3 p. Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Mortimer Johnson from Waldo P. Johnson dated City of Jefferson, March, 19, 1851. Johnson informs his brother that he was elected to the United States Senate. Relays that his six-year term began March 4.

Johnson, Waldo Porter, 1817-1885
Johnson, Mortimer, fl. 1856-1861

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