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Mark W. Delahay wrote from Leavenworth City, Kansas Territory, to Abraham Lincoln. Delahay offered his opinions on Lincoln's chances for the Republican nomination for president in 1860. Delahay told Lincoln that he likely could convince Kansas Republicans to support his (Lincoln's) candidacy, especially if Lincoln would agree to visit Kansas Territory during the campaign. The letter is marked "Confidential."
Creator: Delahay, Mark William, 1818-1879
Date: November 14, 1859
Item Number: 90800
Call Number: Delahay Family Coll. #326, Box 1 Folder 2
KSHS Identifier: DaRT ID: 90800
Collections - Manuscript - Delahay Family
Date - 1854-1860 - 1860
Government and Politics - Elections
Government and Politics - Federal Government - Presidents - Lincoln, Abraham
Government and Politics - Political Parties - Republican
Objects and Artifacts - Communication Artifacts - Documentary Artifact - Correspondence
People - Notable People - Lincoln, Abraham
Places - Cities and towns - Leavenworth
Places - Counties - Leavenworth
Type of Material - Unpublished documents - Letters
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