A. Cump, Macon, Virginia, to Thomas Ritchie, 1847 February 18

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A. Cump, Macon, Virginia, to Thomas Ritchie

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Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents

Expulsion of Ritchie from the Senate; "offence against the Senate...with which [Ritchie's] reporter was charged"; Senate's "rejection...of the bill for the increase of the army"; implication of withholding more men from the Army while the U.S. is at war with Mexico; mention of John C. Calhoun; dissatisfaction with Virginia's Congressional delegate. 3 pp. ALS.

Dates

Creation: 1847 February 18

Creator

From the Collection: Ritchie, Thomas, 1778-1854 (Person)
From the Collection: Ritchie family. (Family)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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