John Tyler, Jr., New Orleans, Louisiana, to John Sherman, Washington City, D.C., 1879
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Believes that the peace and unity of the Nation is dependant upon the disruption of the Democratic Party in the Southern States, especially in Louisiana; advocates the appointment of Mr. Pitkin as Collector in the Custom House since "this State [La.], cannot be redeemed from Democratic control with the present officials here in the political front of the Republican Party;" believes that with Mr. Pitkin, the Republican Party will be able to entice the "conservative white men property-holders" to their side for the 1880 election; states that the present officials are, for the most part, "well known as the Confederates and Pals of Kellogg in disreputable transactions;" warns of the imminent danger to the Republican Party and to the Nation if immediate steps are not taken. 13 pp. AcyS of ALS.
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