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Mitchell, Samuel L., fl. 1829 to Benjamin Romaine, Esq.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07875 Author/Creator: Mitchell, Samuel L., fl. 1829 Place Written: New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1829/05/18 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 24.7 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Regarding friction in the early 19th century America and the rise of various secession movements. In part: "That a few mad or unfortunate persons of the old federal party might have thought of dissolving the confederacy, is despicable enough; but I never thought they could have carried the population of the New England States with them in such a treasonable and suicidal measure."

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