Moore, Thomas Patrick, 1797-1853 to Francis P. Blair
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03209.14 Author/Creator: Moore, Thomas Patrick, 1797-1853 Place Written: Harrodsburg, Kentucky Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 November 1833 Pagination: 2 p. : address : free frank ; Height: 25.8 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy
In a fight for his congressional seat, says of his opponents, "If there is this side of Hell such a gang of low gamblers, depraved sots, and dirty fools as Lancaster furnishes, I have not seen that place." Asks Blair for help against Letcher, who wishes to take his seat.
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