Letter, 1867 March 1, Louisville, Ky., to William Bosson, Nashville, Tenn.

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Letter, 1867 March 1, Louisville, Ky., to William Bosson, Nashville, Tenn.

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Discussion of a coal mining venture. Responds to report that the Nashville convention has mentioned him as a candidate for the Presidency in 1868 by stating that he is absolutely determined not to enter politics, for which he considers himself unsuited.

[4] p. on fold. leaf. 20 cm.

Dartmouth College Library

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