Lincoln, Solomon (fl. 1847-1848) 2 letters to Francis Bassett concerning Mexico
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02390.01 Author/Creator: Lincoln, Solomon (fl. 1847-1848) Place Written: Hingham, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1847/01/31-1848/03/23 Pagination: 2 items 29 x 23 cm Order a Copy
1. ALS. Solomon Lincoln to Francis Bassett re: Congressional elections, Texas, Gen.s. Taylor & Scott . Hingham, Mass. 3 p. (29x30 cm) Mentions Governor Young pardoning 18 anti-rent (riot) convicts as well as Generals Taylor and Scott. Discussion of Col. Benton's machinations to have himself placed above Taylor and Scott.
2. ALS. Solomon Lincoln to Francis Bassett re: death of John Quincy Adams, treaty with Mexico. Hingham, Mass. 3 p. (29x30 cm) Compares Adams's death to that of Pitt the Elder ("Chatham") and the famous painting by Copley depicting the same. Also discusses presidential prospects of Taylor, Clay, Webster and McLean.
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