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Houston, Sam, 1793-1863 to John H. Houston re: political turmoil in Tenn. after election of 1824

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06719 Author/Creator: Houston, Sam, 1793-1863 Place Written: Lancaster Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1825/04/20 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 32.2 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Describing the turmoil in Tennesse (his home state), he comments "Political firment at home." He also notes that "Miss M." concluded to defer matters until fall.

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