Notes on the American Party convention : Philadelphia, 1855 June.

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Notes on the American Party convention : Philadelphia, 1855 June.

Autograph manuscript. Allegedly written by Joseph H. Barrett. Notes from a meeting of the national council in Philadelphia.

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