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J. R. G. Pitkin, Biloxi, Miss., to Gen. John Tyler, Jr., New Orleans, La., [1879] July 22

 Item — Box: 14, Folder: 2
Identifier: id104527

Scope and Contents

States that Tyler's "suggestions to the Adm[inistratio]n looking to official changes at New Orleans, will not be acted upon till after the coming election, if at all;" thanks Tyler for his support; criticizes Sherman for continuing to keep the present disreputable officials in Louisiana; believes that "we owe the Northern Republicans nothing" and speaks of a possible coalition between Southern Republicans and Conservatives in the area to support a Conservative-Democratic candidate; states that "we care nothing for long-range assurances of good will from the north." 8 pp. ALS. Including ALS from Pitkin informing Tyler that he wrote the above letter, "not one word whereof would I revoke under any circumstances." 1 p.

Dates

  • Creation: [1879] July 22

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Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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Extent

From the Collection: 13.75 Linear Feet

Repository Details

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