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McKibbin, Joseph Chambers (1824-1896) to James William Denver

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02878.04.01 Author/Creator: McKibbin, Joseph Chambers (1824-1896) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 May 1857 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope ; 25.6 x 20.1 cm. Order a Copy

Location is illegible. McKibbin, a United States Representative from California, informs Denver that Colonel Hooker will file an application for the position of paymaster in the army. Highly recommends Hooker, asking Denver to pay special attention to his application. Writes "We'll beat Broderick & Weller will be our next Governor" (possibly referring to David C. Broderick and John B. Weller, both United States Senators from California). Marked "Confidential" at the top.

Denver served as a United States Representative from California 1855-1856, and became Governor of the Kansas Territory in June 1857. Weller served as California's Governor 1858-1860.

McKibbin, Joseph Chambers, 1824-1896
Denver, James William, 1817-1892
Broderick, David Colbreth, 1820-1859
Weller, John B., 1812-1875

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