Proposed Preamble and Resolutions at the Platform of the New York [National] Democratic Convention, 1868

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Box 2, Folder 4
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Scope and Contents

In view of the fact that during the recent war, Great Britain was able to regain her lead in world commerce and once again started molesting naturalized U.S. citizens, it is resolved that the Democratic party will protect the citizens of the U.S., will support their claims against Britain, and seek to regain the U.S. lead in worl commerce; since the Republican party is seeking to promote the interests of the rich over the poor, it is resolved (here insert the resolutions on the Reconstruction acts, and on finance, revenue, and currency). 6 pp. AD. Including ADF, of the last part of the preamble and the resolutions. 1 p. Also including ANS by John Tyler, Jr., the delegates, "instead of laying aside all personal considerations, " began discussions on cabinet appointments; hence the peculiar tone of his speech ar Delmonicos and his letter to Mr. Preston. 1 p. Also including ALS, from Frank P. Blair, [New York City, N.Y.]. Has decided not to write for publication the letter he promised to write yesterday, as he has often expressed opinions in the past; he agrees with the enclosed resolutions. 1 p. Also including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., F. P. Brotherhood and Catholics, although his later remarks to the Missouri delegation which were published did seem to redeem his promise.

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