Letter, l858 February 10, West Killingly, Conn., to A.H. Holley.

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Letter, l858 February 10, West Killingly, Conn., to A.H. Holley.

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Asks whether Holley would decline if nominated as candidate for Governor by the American Party; many are disgusted with the management of the Gideon Welles clique.

3 p. ; 20 x 13 cm.

Connecticut Historical Society

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