Seymour, Horatio (1810-1886) to unknown
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02467.23 Author/Creator: Seymour, Horatio (1810-1886) Place Written: Utica, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 September 1868 Pagination: 1 p. ; 20.5 x 12.7 cm. Order a Copy
Seymour writes, "I deem the club system of the Union Democracy, now being organized by Mr Spencer & his associates in this & other States, to be very useful & necessary for the success of our cause. I am informed that the work has been sent to your county & I hope you will find it expedient to organize clubs in all your towns & that you will use your influence & energy for that purpose."
Seymour was active in New York politics, serving as Governor of New York State 1853-1854 and 1863-1864. He was the Democratic presidential candidate in 1868 (Seymour lost the election to Ulysses S. Grant).
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