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Young, Samuel, fl. 1869 to George W. Koonce

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08606.05 Author/Creator: Young, Samuel, fl. 1869 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: circa 1869 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 19.8 cm, Width: 12.9 cm Order a Copy

Young, referring to James Clark McGrew, states "a large number of the Republicans of our District, are determined not to support McGrew for Congress, & ... will remain independent ... " Hopes that Koonce will endorse an independent candidate, and wishes to inform Koonce of the platform and candidates local Republicans support. States "Many of the Republicans think it is time to check mate McGrew's family, benefactions & favoritism." Informs Koonce he will be visiting Republicans at Martinsburg, New Creek, and other locations in West Virginia.

Koonce, George W., 1818-1908
Young, Samuel, fl. 1869
McGrew, James Clark, 1813-1910

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