Letter, 1848 November 22, St. Johnsbury, Vt., to A.N. Brackett, [Negrofoot, Hanover County, Virginia].

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Letter, 1848 November 22, St. Johnsbury, Vt., to A.N. Brackett, [Negrofoot, Hanover County, Virginia].

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Comments on the difference between the Northern and Southern character, the nomination of Taylor and the Wilmot proviso; briefly mentions Van Buren.

4 p. 25 cm.

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