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Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841 to William Creighton, Jr.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05462 Author/Creator: Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841 Place Written: North Bend, Ohio Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 November 1827 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; Height: 24.5 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Provides a copy of a statement "which took place in the Senate," discussing allegations of a deal between John Quincy Adams and Henry Clay to win Adams the presidency in 1824, in which an investigation into the matter was refused. Asks that it be published.

Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841
Creighton, William, 1778-1851

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