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Hayes, Rutherford B., 1822-1893 to unknown

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08201 Author/Creator: Hayes, Rutherford B., 1822-1893 Place Written: Columbus, Ohio Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 26 July 1876 Pagination: 1 p. Order a Copy

Expresses his belief that reconstruction would not end if a short term Democrat is elected to the presidency, but that it would be disastrous for the Freedmen. Rutherford B. Hayes served as President 1877-1881.

Hayes, Rutherford Birchard, 1822-1893

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