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Sam Houston withdraws as a candidate for President...



Item # 223024

September 03, 1860

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 3, 1860 

* Letter signed by Sam Houston withdrawing from the Presidential race

Page 2 contains an article headed:

* "Letter from Sam Houston Withdrawing from the Canvass" datelined Austin, Aug. 18. The letter begins: "To my friends in the United States. I withdraw my name from the list of candidates for the Presidency..." with the full text shown in the photos below, and concluding with his signature in type: Sam Houston.

Complete in 8 pgs., much other news of the day & a wealth of ads, very nice condition.

Category: Pre-Civil War