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Douglas, Stephen Arnold, 1813-1861 to Alfred Burr re: hopes for Democratic party success in Connecticut [fragment]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02925.11 Author/Creator: Douglas, Stephen Arnold, 1813-1861 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1855 ca? Pagination: 1 p. 25 x 20 cm Order a Copy

Undated. Written as Democratic Senator from Illinois, to Burr, as Democratic State Central Committee.

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