Letter, 1850 March 2, Washington, D.C., to Gideon Tomlinson.

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Letter, 1850 March 2, Washington, D.C., to Gideon Tomlinson.

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Decries the influence of James Buchanan and Lewis Cass in the passage of territorial bills without any restriction of slavery; Daniel Webster's aid has been sought but he has been entrapperd by the South.

1 p. ; 25 x 20 cm.

Connecticut Historical Society

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