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Vallandigham, Clement L., 1820-1871 to the Democracy of Ohio re: as prisoner, invokes Constitution, decries Lincoln

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05709 Author/Creator: Vallandigham, Clement L., 1820-1871 Place Written: Cincinnati, OH Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1863/05 Pagination: 2 p. 24.8 x 19.7 cm Order a Copy

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