Miscellany, 1859-1861

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Blair, Montgomery, 1813-1883

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Miscellaneous items including the commission of Peter C. Peterson as postmaster at Butte des Morts, Wis., May 11, 1861, signed by Blair as postmaster general; and letters, November 11, 1859 and Jan...

Miscellaneous items including the commission of Peter C. Peterson as postmaster at Butte des Morts, Wis., May 11, 1861, signed by Blair as postmaster general; and letters, November 11, 1859 and January 4, 1860, from Blair to Judge James R. Doolittle, Racine, Wis., discussing slavery, especially its influence on politics and congressional action, and the attitude of John C. Calhoun.

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