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Ewing, Thomas, 1829-1896 to William H. Seward

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08226 Author/Creator: Ewing, Thomas, 1829-1896 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 14, 1855 Pagination: Order a Copy

Discusses the failed attempt to unseat him from the United States Senate: "the combination to destroy by mutiny and treason the advantages which the Whigs of New York won in the open field was a fearful one. But we have prevailed."

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