Letter, January 1, 1868.

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Letter, January 1, 1868.

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Printed letter describes meeting held December 4, 1867 at Cooper Institute, New York City, by citizens "irrespective of party" to nominate Ulysses S. Grant for president; urges people aroung the country to hold similar meetings. Includes envelope addressed to Dr. Lucien B. Brown.

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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

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