Breckinridge, John C. (John Cabell), 1821-1875 to Ernie and Morton
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05007.01 Author/Creator: Breckinridge, John C. (John Cabell), 1821-1875 Place Written: Lexington, Kentucky Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 August 1860 Pagination: 1 p. ; 20.1 x 16.2 cm. Order a Copy
Vice President and Presidential candidate Breckinridge updates two individuals from New York City on his progress regarding an upcoming speech. States "I have not as yet even made a note ... It would be better, perhaps, if we were more accustomed in the west to carefull written preparation."
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