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Crittenden, John Jordan (1787-1863) to Charles A. Drake

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02505.13 Author/Creator: Crittenden, John Jordan (1787-1863) Place Written: Frankfort, Kentucky Type: Autograph letter signed Date: September 22, 1844 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 24.8 x 19.8 cm. + 1 engraving ; b&w ; 20.6 x 13.3 cm Order a Copy

Kentucky Senator Crittenden declines an invitation to a Whig meeting in Boonville, Missouri from Drake, future Missouri Senator and fellow Whig. One black and white bust engraving of Crittenden included.

Crittenden, John Jordan, 1787-1863
Drake, Charles D. (Charles Daniel), 1811-1892

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