Letter : Chicago, Ill., to [James Buchanan], 1858 June 23.

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Letter : Chicago, Ill., to [James Buchanan], 1858 June 23.

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Describes pro-Douglas situation in Illinois as threatening to the present Democratic administration; urges the removal of Davidson as Marshal, with General Nye replacing him.

1 item (4 p.) ; 26 cm.

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

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