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Slidell, John, 1793-1871 to Chevalier L. Debray

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05342.01 Author/Creator: Slidell, John, 1793-1871 Place Written: Paris, France Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 January 1864 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 20.7 x 13.3 cm. Order a Copy

Slidell introduces a Senator from California to Debray (possibly a representative of Emperor Ferdinand Maximilian) to discuss plans regarding the colonization of Sonora, Mexico.

Debray, Chevalier L., fl. 1864
Slidell, John, 1793-1871

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