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Buchanan, James (1791-1868) to Robert S. Hollins re: returning a free railroad pass because of ethics

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04339 Author/Creator: Buchanan, James (1791-1868) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1859/03/24 Pagination: 2 items: 1 p. + docket Order a Copy

With the railroad pass. Buchanan returns the pass because he opposes a system which grants such privileges to individuals not connected with railroads.

Buchanan, James, 1791-1868

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