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Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869 to John McNeil re: foreseeing civil war

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03660 Author/Creator: Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869 Place Written: Nassau Island [R.I.?] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 January 1860 Pagination: 6 p. 21 x 14 cm Order a Copy

Written while on vacation. Argues that Civil War is inevitable unless the Democrats regain control of the government

National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
President
Government and Civics
Politics
Democratic Party
Election
Republican Party
Civil War
Age of Jackson

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