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Houston, Sam, 1793-1863 to John G. Tod re: obtaining a federal contract; the new Buchanan administration

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05718 Author/Creator: Houston, Sam, 1793-1863 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Letter signed Date: 1857/01/12 Pagination: 3 p. + docket 24.2 x 19.6 cm Order a Copy

Discussing the Buchanan administration: "Trouble comes enough when a man finds it out himself."

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