Samuel J. Tilden papers, 1876-1880.

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Samuel J. Tilden papers, 1876-1880.

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Letters written to Edward L. Parris from various people including Charles Thompson and Peter B. Olney, regarding Florida political campaign of 1876, legal affairs, and land deals. Letters, documents and pamphlets relating to the national political campaign of 1876. The letters are addressed to Edward L. Parris from various people. Newspaper clippings relating to Samuel J. Tilden and divided into three groups: Tilden 1874, Congressional investigation of 1876 election, and Tilden after 1878.

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Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries

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Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries

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