Cameron, Simon, 1799-1889 to Robert G. White
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05891.10 Author/Creator: Cameron, Simon, 1799-1889 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 March 1860 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 20.5 x 16.5 cm. Order a Copy
Discusses the upcoming Republican Presidential Convention in Chicago. Doubts he will be nominated, but is attempting to control the votes of delegates from his home state of Pennsylvania, in hopes of increasing both his chances of nomination and his importance at the convention.
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