Andrew J. Dorn, Florida, Montegomery Co., New York, to Thomas Ritchie, Washington City, D.C., 1848 October 27
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Election of Cass & Butler; feeling in New York towards these two candidates; mention of Congressman Bowlin from Missouri; composition of the Barnburner faction in New York that is headed by Martin van Buren. Enclosed also is a letter October 28, 1848 from Dorn signed :Late from mexico" to Ritchie re a Barnburners' meeting he attended and his subsequent belief that "this free soil party is to be of very short duration". 3 pp. ALS.
Dates
- Creation: 1848 October 27
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