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Johnson, Andrew (1808-1875) to William H. Seward re: affairs in Texas

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02793.038 Author/Creator: Johnson, Andrew (1808-1875) Place Written: [Washington] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1867/07 Pagination: 2 p. 7 x 10 cm Order a Copy

Written as President. Date inferred from content.

I hope the Sec of State will give Judge Evans an interview on Texan affairs - It would be a source of much Gratification to me to have it in my power to serve him and at the same time serve the Country-

Andrew Johnson

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