Austin Brockenbrough, [?], to Thom[as] Ritchie, [?], 1844 April 21
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
A confidential letter in which Brockenbrough states what he conceives to be the true feeling of the people in certain lower Virginia counties toward Van Buren; the Democratic party with not be united behind him and unless he should not "advocate unhesitatingly the annex of texas his vote will be nothing"; these sentiments were more confirmed at the meeting of the district convention of which Brockenbrough was the chairman. 1 p. ALS.
Dates
- Creation: 1844 April 21
Creator
- From the Collection: Ritchie, Thomas, 1778-1854 (Person)
- From the Collection: Ritchie family. (Family)
Language of Materials
English
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Extent
From the Collection: 6.50 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository