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1877 - Denver, J. W. Letter of Recommendation :

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1877 - Denver, J. W. Letter of Recommendation :
This is a multi-page letter to T.A. Hendricks (Vice President of the U.S.) from L.W. Johnson (U.S. Senator, also a Confederate Senator during the war) recommending J. W. Denver to a Cabinet post under presidential candidate Samuel J.Tilden (1814-1886), a Democrat who won the popular vote in the election of 1876 but who ultimately lost to Hayes because of a dispute in the Electoral College. [Ref: Election of 1876 — Infoplease.com http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0101175.html#ixzz0xBEWAfCS]. The resolution of this dispute in the Electoral College and Hayes winning the Presidency became known as the Compromise of 1877. The The letter reviews Denver’s record, including slavery issues and more. Most interesting. Cover included.