Letter, Nov. 23, 1848.

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Letter, Nov. 23, 1848.

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Letter expresses happiness over raining out of large Whig rally with planned fireworks, with his opinion of the Whigs and their attitude towards Democrats. Also discusses the probable loss of election by "our old friend the Judge" because of an article he wrote against General Taylor which was then given to the newspaper by a lady friend and Taylor supporter. Acknowledges the "flourishing" of Illinois and particularly Quincy.

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Rogers, Hiram

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