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Buchanan, James, 1791-1868 to Dr. Francis Barclay re: predicting defeat of Harrison

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04901 Author/Creator: Buchanan, James, 1791-1868 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1840/05/16 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 25.5 cm, Width: 20.5 cm Order a Copy

Predicts the defeat of Harrison. Also comments that the Whigs are raising the senseless cry of "hard cider and log cabins" in an attempt to win the election.

Buchanan, James, 1791-1868

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