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Nicholson, Joseph H., 1770-1817 to John Langdon

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05899.04 Author/Creator: Nicholson, Joseph H., 1770-1817 Place Written: Baltimore, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 May 1812 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 24.5 cm, Width: 19.9 cm Order a Copy

Urges Langdon to accept the nomination for vice president, stating that his "services are necessary to the public weal. The Union must be consolidated by combining the strength of the Southern and Eastern States in the two highest offices of the Government." Praises Langdon and mentions the failed attempt to nominate Elbridge Gerry. Langdon declined the nomination.

Nicholson, Joseph Hopper, 1770-1817
Langdon, John, 1741-1819

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