American Party letter : Circular letter, 19 June 1856.

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American Party letter : Circular letter, 19 June 1856.

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Letter from the office of the American Party, Kentucky Executive Committee, calling on its supporters to canvas the state on behalf of the American Party Presidential nominee, Millard Fillmore.

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