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Cameron, Simon, 1799-1889 to Robert G. White

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05891.05 Author/Creator: Cameron, Simon, 1799-1889 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 March 1855 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 13 cm Order a Copy

Discusses a recent election he has just lost. Believes his opponents defeated him only because of dubious practices, hopes for another election, and believes he will prevail in the long run.

Cameron, Simon, 1799-1889
White, Robert Gray, 1807-1875

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