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Cameron, Simon (1799-1889) to Robert G. White

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05891.14 Author/Creator: Cameron, Simon (1799-1889) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 April 1866 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 20.5 x 13.5 cm. Order a Copy

Discusses his upcoming bid for the Senate and political patronage.

Robert G. White was a district court judge in Pennsylvania.

Cameron, Simon, 1799-1889
White, Robert Gray, 1807-1875

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