[Historical Society of Michigan virtual presentation] Dubious Delegates: Michigan Texans at the 1860 Republican Convention with Robert Myers, Historical Society of Michigan

Most southern states sent no delegates to the 1860 Republican convention in Chicago – except Texas. But five of the six “Texas” delegates were Michiganders and one hailed from Canada. Find out how Michigan Texans tried to nominate William Seward for President and block Abraham Lincoln from the White House.

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