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I have not written you as often as I could have wished but you know that it is those on whom we think we can best rely that we are most apt to neglect. I have spoken to Mr Whittlesy of the committee of claims with respect to Mr Gilbert business and am informed that ^it^ will soon be acted upon & that it will succeed. The proceedings of your caucus reached us yesterday & carried dismay... Continue Reading
Sender/Author: MVB
Recipient: Unknown
I have only time to say one word in reply to your last. The Republicans of New york have plainly to choose between one of three alternatives viz to go down with Mr Adams or to go up & take the lead with Jackson or to make themselves contemptible by splitting between the two. There is not, nor will there be any other person in the field & Mr. Adams’s re-election is not within the range of... Continue Reading
Sender/Author: MVB
Recipient: Perley Keyes
The article Phocion is written by the Presidnts son in law. When such sentiments are fulminated from the Palace you cannot be surprised that there should be apostacy among the Subjects. There are however thank god sound men enough to save the party if they are well sustained from the north.
Sender/Author: MVB
Recipient: Perley Keyes
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