OFFICE OF THE TREASURER OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC PARTY, CITY OF WASHINGTON, JUNE 16, 1852. SIR: I HAVE THE HONOR TO COMMUNICATE TO YOU THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS OF THE NATIONAL AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES OF THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY, AND MOST RESPECTFULLY TO URGE UPON YOU THE NECESSITY OF THE EARLIEST POSSIBLE ACTION, ON YOUR PART, TO CARRY OUT THE OBJECTS OF THE COMMITTEE.
[Washington: 1852]. Broadside, 7-1/4" x 8-1/2". Printed on blue paper. Docketed in ink manuscript on verso: "B.B. French, June 16, 1852." Light folds, Very Good.
The Democratic National Convention was held from June 1-5, 1852 in Baltimore at the Maryland Institute for the Promotion of Mechanic Arts. The convention nominated Franklin Pierce of New Hampshire for President. French communicates the Executive Committee's request that each State Democratic Party contribute funds "for the purpose defraying the expenses of the National Executive Committee."
Benjamin Brown French [1800-1870], Treasurer of the Executive Committee, had been clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives, and served as Commissioner of Public Buildings under Pierce. Item #35385
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