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Herst, William L. (fl. 1853) to James Campbell

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00467.02 Author/Creator: Herst, William L. (fl. 1853) Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 April 1853 Pagination: 1 p. : address : free frank ; 25 x 19 cm. Order a Copy

Asks Campbell for his opinion on the appointment of James Burnside as head of a committee. Encloses some sort of criticism of the appointment (not present) and states that he has replied to it but considers the approach unjust. Addressed to Campbell as Postmaster General, Washington.

Herst, William L., fl. 1853
Campbell, James, 1812-1893
Burnside, James, 1809-1859

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