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Lot 361
United States, James Buchanan Exhibit, Historical Letters, 1844 Great Flood of 1844 Clarksville, Arkansas, Clarksville, Arks ms, June 10 (1844) on wonderful 3 page newsy letter describing the aftermath of the 1844 flood and speculation on the Democratic Presidential nominee in 1844 "Our river continued to rise till yesterday…great damage has been sustained by it crops, fences and the loss of stock, besides the total destruction of the soil for all time, in many of the bottom lands where nothing but a deposit of white sand is left to the depth of two & three feet…We have had little communication with other portions of the State owing to high water, but what little we have had is of a flattering character for the triumph of the Wig cause - I think we are certain of Walker for Congress, and Gibson is gaining ground for Governor…I shall not be surprised if the Whig electoral ticket prevails, even in this State, the most incorrigible of all the loco foco world. The Democrats have repudiated & denounced Van Buren to a man since his opposition to the annexation of Texas…Should he…be the nominee…confusion will burst through all their ranks, some will call for Cass, some for Johnson, Some for Buchanan & it will be too late to harmonize and unite. Ergo many of the most reflecting and moderate among them will take refuge under the only true republican banner with Clay for their leader", two small pieces torn away at wax seal not affecting content or address panel, Very Fine. Partial of the content described.
Estimate $160-220.
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