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Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841 to Gulian C. Verplanck re: draft of acceptance speech for presidential nomination

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06405 Author/Creator: Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841 Place Written: North Bend, [Ind.] Type: Manuscript Date: 1840/05/23 Pagination: 4 p. : address : Height: 24.4 cm, Width: 20.3 cm Order a Copy

Draft of acceptance speech for Whig nomination for presidency.

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