Presidents--United States--Election--1840
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Joshua Thompson Letter
Collection
Identifier: SC 00016
Scope and Contents
This consists of one letter addressed to Joshua Tompson of Edgefield District, South Carolina, and is signed by his cousin Joe. The letter was written while Joe was aboard a ship called the "Republic" in Charleston, South Carolina. In the letter, he references the high heat in Charleston, and solicits a visit from his cousin. He also makes reference to wanting to discuss the presidential election and comments on the slaves in Charleston.
Dates:
1840 May 30
Found in:
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