Autograph letter signed : Union Club, Boston, to William M. Evarts, 1872 Aug. 12.

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Autograph letter signed : Union Club, Boston, to William M. Evarts, 1872 Aug. 12.

1872

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In Geneva, head of the American Commission representing the Alabama Claims before an international tribunal for arbitration; defending Evarts' character, both personal and professional, at length, and discussing the Alabama Claims and political matters. Dana expresses support for re-election of President Grant over Horace Greeley: "As for Greeley, personally, I cannot express the disgust that I feel at the contemplation of his being President. It would be a national emetic ..." [Greeley died one month prior to the presidential election.].

1 item (2 p.) ; 20.2 cm. + with envelope.

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Pierpont Morgan Library.

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