| John B. McPherson, "John B. McPherson to Edward McPherson," November 9, 1860 Summary
Congressman Edward McPherson's nephew John, like many young men in their twenties, became infected with politics in the 1860
election. John admitted his "dangerous" inexperience in politics as a "Young American." He predicted that the Republicans
were gaining in the elections and recounted a joke about the Democratic editor's age--too young to be eligible to vote. Young
ambitious men were especially attracted to the Republican Wide Awakes.
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Location of original letter
Edward McPherson Papers, Library of Congress, Box 47, Folder 1860
Points of Analysis to this Data:
 "In the heat of the campaign of 1860 both Franklin Democrats and Republicans shifted their emphasis on slavery."
Citation: Key = E035
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