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Houston, Sam, 1793-1863 to James Auchincloss re: politics, Nathaniel Banks as reporter, etc.; with FF

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04307 Author/Creator: Houston, Sam, 1793-1863 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1855/05/29 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope : free frank Height: 24.4 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Discusses how Nathaniel P. Banks has criticized the Pierce administration as a reporter. Also mentions how busy he is.

Houston, Sam, 1793-1863

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