Porter, Fitz-John, 1822-1901 to Captain Julius Walker Adams
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00214.02.05 Author/Creator: Porter, Fitz-John, 1822-1901 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: May 7, 1879 Pagination: 2 p. ; 21.6 x 13.9 cm. Order a Copy
Discusses President Rutherford B. Hayes actions concerning his case. Remarks "I had not heard of any efforts to prevent the President acting on my matter... nor do I believe that any such efforts would have any influence even if made." Wonders whether Senators Zachariah Chandler and Roscoe Conkling will oppose congressional action regarding his case. Relates that the board's report is in print and "will go forward this week." Written on Central Railroad Co. of New Jersey stationery.
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