Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869 to John McNeil re: foreseeing civil war

GLC03660

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GLC#
GLC03660
Type
Letters
Date
January 21, 1860
Author/Creator
Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869
Title
to John McNeil re: foreseeing civil war
Place Written
Nassau Island [R.I.?]
Pagination
6 p. : Height: 21 cm, Width: 14 cm
Primary time period
National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
Sub-Era
Age of Jackson

Written while on vacation. Argues that Civil War is inevitable unless the Democrats regain control of the government

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