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Chase, Salmon P. (Salmon Portland), 1808-1873 To: John L. Martin.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07919 Author/Creator: Chase, Salmon P. (Salmon Portland), 1808-1873 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1868/06/22 Pagination: 3 p.+env. 20.5 x 13 cm Order a Copy

Democratic nomination and political beliefs.

Chase, Salmon P. (Salmon Portland), 1808-1873
Martin, John L., fl. 1868

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