HAYES RUTHERFORD B Two Autograph Letters each Signed RB Haye

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HAYES, RUTHERFORD B. Two Autograph Letters, each Signed, "R.B. Hayes," as President, to General F.A. Walker, each headed with the holograph "Private," one concerning nominations for the 1880 Democratic National Convention. Each 1 page, 8vo, "Executive Mansion" stationery, with integral blank; remnants of prior mounting at corners of terminal page. Washington, 13; 20 Jan[uar]y 1880

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13 January: ". . . I suggest that you say nothing. I think I see two changes that, on reflection, ought to be made. One is your case in New Haven."
20 January: "There are a few cases of complaint as to the ceasing [of] nominations which perhaps deserve consideration:
"1. Indiana nominations of the two Democrats Johnson & Seymour
"2. As to Chestnut in Illinois
"3. in Alabama
"If convenient for you I can talk . . . tonight . . . ."