Chase, Salmon P. (Salmon Portland), 1808-1873 to Charlotte Chase
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03572 Author/Creator: Chase, Salmon P. (Salmon Portland), 1808-1873 Place Written: Columbus, Ohio Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 November 1856 Pagination: 3 p. ; 23 x 14 cm. Order a Copy
Ohio governor Chase writes to his sister Charlotte. Discusses her visiting him in Columbus, Ohio, where he was serving as governor. Speaks of a disagreement of opinion with Justice John McLean but still holds him in high esteem and respect. He is still in support of him for president. Regrets that McLean no longer considers him a friend. Chase supported Supreme Court Justice McLean over Fremont in the election of 1856. Written on Executive Department, State of Ohio stationery.
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