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Abraham Hatfield et al, New York, letter to John Tyler

Description

Autograph letter. Is sending resolutions passed at the Conference of Democrats of the City and County of New York, 1844 August 6, regarding presidential election and party division. Includes copy of resolutions. Letter signed by eight individuals. (3 pages)

Type
Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date
1844 August
Call number
HM 71044, HM 71036
Creator
Tyler, John (1790-1862)(Opens in new tab)
Provenance
Gift of Laurie and David Chaffey, December 2, 2004.
Restrictions
Open for use by qualified researchers and by appointment. Please contact Reader Services at the Huntington Library for more information.
Rights
The Huntington Library does not require that researchers request permission to quote from or publish images of this material, nor does it charge fees for such activities. The responsibility for identifying the copyright holder, if there is one, and obtaining permission rests with the researcher.
Associated people
Blythe, Calvin, (1790-1849,)
Botts, Alexander Lithgow, (1799-1860,)
Gardiner, Alexander, (1818-1851,)
Harker, Benjamin. (active 1843,)
Harris, Sandy, (1770-1857,)
Yancey, Charles,
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