Macon, Nathaniel, 1758-1837 to John Langdon
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05899.01 Author/Creator: Macon, Nathaniel, 1758-1837 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 May 1812 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 24.5 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy
Reports that James Madison was nominated for president and Langdon for vice president by Republican Congressional Caucus. Congratulates Langdon and describes his nomination as "made without the solicitation or intrigue of any one of your acquaintances, I consider it made purely on principle." Hopes Langdon will accept the nomination. Macon was a North Carolina congressman. Langdon declined the nomination.
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