Campbell, George W., 1769-1848 to Joseph B. Varnum [incomplete]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03845.09 Author/Creator: Campbell, George W., 1769-1848 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 February 1810 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; Height: 25.5 cm, Width: 20.5 cm Order a Copy
The letter is missing its opening section. All that remains are the closing paragraphs, Campbell's signature, and a postscript announcing his good health. Campbell conveys his opinions regarding politics, public sentiment at home, and concerns of a schism within Congress: "I have observed with much regret, extracts of letters from members of Congress, announcing a schism in the Cabinet ..."
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