Letters, 1859 October 1.

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Letters, 1859 October 1.

Letter written at Albany, N.Y. to Gerrit Smith. "There is no doubt of one fact, that no man in the State, will draw to an audience so many approving listeners, and then get so few of their votes as you. ...The Democrats of course would not vote for you, because the Democratic party is composed chiefly of slave holders and slaves... ."

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McGowen, Mary K.

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Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874

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Congressman, philanthropist, reformer. From the description of Letter, 1840 May 16. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122379141 Gerrit Smith resided in Peterboro (N.H.?) at the time of these writings and was a strong supporter of emancipation and African American rights. Upon his death the African American citizens of Buffalo paid him a formal tribute. From the description of Letters and broadsides, 1868-1871. (Buffalo History Museum). WorldCat record id: 34178334 ...

Democratic Party.

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