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S. H. Laughlin Letter to W. I. Whitthorne

 Collection
Identifier: MS-1205
Abstract

In this letter (marked Private) to W. I. Whitthorne, S. H. Laughlin discusses local and national politics. He touches on the possible adjournment of the U. S. House of Representatives, the state of the Native American Democratic ticket and the Whig Party, and his own efforts to promote the Democratic Party and fight the Whigs in Tennessee. He ends with a plea for funds to support his work.

Dates: 1844 April 20

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  • Subject: United States -- Politics and government -- 1841-1845. X
  • Subject: Whig Party (U. S.) -- History. X