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B.B. French, Office Ho[use] [of] Rep[re]s[sentatives], to Thomas Ritchie, 1847 March 31

 File — Box: 8, Folder: 494
Identifier: id105879

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents

French's "suffering with a nervous head ache"; glorification of death and victory in the war with Mexico; French's preference to "fall amid the rush of battle...then die in my bed & and have my name forgotten!" 3 pp. ALS.

Dates

  • Creation: 1847 March 31

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

Conditions Governing Access:

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Extent

From the Collection: 6.50 Linear Feet

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository

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