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1842 Pre Civil War Political Letter

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Last updated 4 months ago in Liberty, MO

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"Pre-Civil War Political Letter (1842) Richmond - July 30, 1842 Significant historical correspondence revealing intimate details of frontier American politics during the height of Whig-Democrat rivalry. This remarkably preserved three-page letter, penned by George Dunn to G.L. Hughes, offers raw political intelligence from a critical period in American expansion. Notable Content: - Detailed electoral predictions with exact vote counts - Behind-the-scenes discussion of local political maneuvering - Mentions court circuit schedules in Grundy and Livingston - Documents shifting Whig allegiances - Discusses P.L. Edwards vs Judge Branstetter legislative race - References important political gathering at Camden Physical Details: - Complete 3-page letter - Original handwriting fully legible - Excellent condition for 180+ year-old document - Original signature Historical Significance: Rare surviving example of American frontier political correspondence discussing both legal and political matters, offering unique insights into local governance and party politics in pre-Civil War America."

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