Letter, 1863 Mar. 25.

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Letter, 1863 Mar. 25.

Letter to former British Prime Minister Lord John Russell, urging him to use his influence to prevent the British from supplying ships and munitions to the Confederacy, reasoning that the government cannot interfere with free trade but can, in a time of extreme caution, interfere with businesses.

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Russell, John Russell, Earl, 1792-1878

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