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Wills, David, fl. 1874 to William M. Sherry

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09170 Author/Creator: Wills, David, fl. 1874 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 September 1874 Pagination: 3 p. : Order a Copy

Lincoln's Gettysburg host writes Hon. William M. Sherry. "I have heard Republicans & Democrats here discussing the probabilities of your election in this Congressional District if you were an independent candidate for Congress and received the support of the Republican party of the district. It seems to be conceded by many knowing ones that you would be elected."

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