Author: [Election of 1852. Winfield Scott]. Russell, E.M.
Title: [Autograph Letter Signed] Recent Wisconsin Immigrant Supports Winfield Scott for President
Description: Racine, [WI], 1852. 1 sheet. 7.5 x 9.5. inches. Dated and signed August 14th, 1852 by Ellis M. Russell (1807-1866), a recent transplant to Racine Wisconsin from Vermont where he is traveling to settle up his affairs, writes about the coming election and express his confidence in Winfield Scott as the Whig Presidential candidate. "Men west are beginning seriously to feel the effects of this kind of free trade.. We want a Tariff that is good for something. We want appropriations for Internal improvements. A.C. & will have it. Scott is the man for us. You know and feel it. He will carry Wisconsin without do[u]bt. Party lines are all being broken. Men will look to their interest anyhow. Very good, one tear along fold, barely affecting text, occasional soiling, otherwise clean.

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