Papers, 1861 Jan. 9.

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Papers, 1861 Jan. 9.

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Letter, Jan. 9, 1861, from Thomas H. Ford, Know-Nothing and anti-slavery leader, Washington, D.C., to Amos Purdy expressing what he calls a realistic view of the politics of the time and presenting a derogatory opinion of President James Buchanan.

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Ohio History Connection, Ohio Historical Society

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Ohio History Connection, Ohio Historical Society

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