EXPLORER JOHN C FREEMONT PRESIDENT ELECTION 1856 REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN BIOGRAPHY
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:16427136 | Type: BIOGRAPHY |
| Year: 1856 |
An original political campaign biography printed in New York by Horace Greeley in support of JOHN C. FREMONT [1813-1890], the Republican candidate for President of the United States in 1856. He was a noted military man, and explorer of the west with Kit Carson. He was known as the "Pathfinder of the Rockies", and helped seize California ["Bear Flag Republic"] from Mexico during the Mexican War. His wife was the daughter of Senator Thomas Hart Benton, who pressed for his choice to be th...e nominee of the new Republican Party. He lost in the Election of 1856 to James Buchanan, primarily because of his opposition to slavery. He served again with distinction in the Civil War.....32 pages, paper wraps, 5 3/4" x 8 3/4", disbound, age toned with minor spots, tears and stains, good condition........Guaranteed original......$5.00 shipping........Over forty five years in business. 14 day unconditional return. Check our feed backs and buy with confidence. Payment expected with five days unless other arrangements are made. New York residents add appropriate sales tax. All foreign orders are not insured and customs regulations are followed. Thank you for looking........
