But the reactionary faction which ruled Mr.Buchanan never forgave Douglas for his part in defeating Lecompton, and more especially for what they alleged to be his treachery to his caucus bargain, in refusing to accept and defend all the logical consequences of the Dred Scott decision.
-- -------- [1] Buchanan to Silliman and others, Aug.

15, 1857.

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