Buchanan, James, 1791-1868 to Henry A. Wise re: platform
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07620 Author/Creator: Buchanan, James, 1791-1868 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph note signed Date: [1850] Pagination: 1 p. + engraving 6 x 16 cm Order a Copy
"Pray strengthen my arms in the South for the support of the Union & the Constitution & do not arrest us whilst we are dealing blows upon your enemies & our enemies by stopping as to inquire the construction which we may place on this or that resolution of the platform which, so far as slavery question is concerned, appears to be quite clear & satisfactory." Written on the back of a letter fragment. Inlcudes engraving of Buchanan.
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