Robert Carter letters from various correspondents, 1851-1898 (inclusive), 1851-1862 (bulk).

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Robert Carter letters from various correspondents, 1851-1898 (inclusive), 1851-1862 (bulk).

Letters to American author and politician Robert Carter.

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Republican politician and anti-slavery advocate, also known as the "Sage of Walpole." From the description of Letters, 1848-1868 and undated. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 16067551 From the description of Letters, 1848-1868 and undated. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 154270246 Bird was an antislavery leader, state legislator, and paper manufacturer of East Walpole, Mass. From the description of Francis William Bird papers...

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Economist and U.S. Representative; also Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth (1851-1853). From the description of Amasa Walker document signed, 1851-1852. (Maine Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 232608557 ...

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American journalist. From the description of Autograph letter signed, 1850 Dec. 20. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270616358 From the description of Autograph letter signed : New York, 1848 Aug. 26. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270616356 From the description of Autograph letter signed : New York, to President Lincoln, 1864 May 30. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270616354 American journalist and politician. From the description of Autograph let...

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