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Harrison Support Letter from Friends in Cincinnati 1840
Michael H. Barton of Cincinnati writes to the Society of Friends advocating support for William Henry Harrison over Martin Van Buren. He cites Harrison’s past Indian policies, the Seneca treaty bribery concerns, and Christian principle. argues abolitionists should not coerce majority rule, and urges Friends to judge candidates by deeds and justice. The letter endorses Harrison and notes Friends in New York and Cincinnati backing him.
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Ohio
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United States
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Indiana
John Johnson
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Harrisons
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City of
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New-York
Green Bay
Washington
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Martin van Buren
Mississippi
Florida
New York State
Society of Friends
Michael H. Barton
Cincinnati