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Burleson, Edward (fl. 1835-1843) to James Love re: running for President of Texas

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02571 Author/Creator: Burleson, Edward (fl. 1835-1843) Place Written: Washington-on-the-Brazos Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1843/01/14 Pagination: 2 p. + addr. 26 x 20 cm Order a Copy

Written as Vice President of Texas. Burleson was a friend of Love (Handbook of Texas II: 85)

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