Benton, Thomas Hart, 1782-1858 to John C. Rivis

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GLC#
GLC02542.21-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
20 October1842
Author/Creator
Benton, Thomas Hart, 1782-1858
Title
to John C. Rivis
Place Written
St. Louis, Missouri
Pagination
1 p. : address : free frank Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm
Primary time period
National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
Sub-Era
Age of Jackson

Written by Missouri Senator Benton. References Rivis's letter of 8 October. Benton tries to calm fears about state's debt. Says he immedately applied to the most reliable businessmen to find an answer for him. The businessmen say that the laws of nature would change before Missouri would repudiate her debt or falter in her payments. Says everyone in Missouri takes great pride in their state and does not want to lose it. Says he is going to Jefferson City to see the governor and other officers of the government and impress that upon them.

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