Autograph letter signed : Rochdale, to Cyrus W. Field, 1869 Aug. 24.

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Autograph letter signed : Rochdale, to Cyrus W. Field, 1869 Aug. 24.

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Discussing a settlement between the Americans and the British [this is possibly about the diplomatic controversy known as the Alabama claims]; saying that the British have done all they were asked to do and blaming the U.S. Senate for rejecting the convention; noting that he is speaking to Field privately.

1 item (8 p.) ; 18.3 cm.

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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