Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874 To the New York Tribune

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GLC04717.23-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
17 July 1855
Author/Creator
Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874
Title
To the New York Tribune
Place Written
Peterboro, New York
Pagination
3 p. : Height: 31.2 cm, Width: 19.3 cm
Primary time period
National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
Sub-Era
Age of Jackson

Smith discusses the Tribune's former claim that he was absent from the House of Representatives on the night of the Kansas-Nebraska Act's passage in 1854. Thanks the Tribune for finally admitting he was present in the House, and voted against the Bill. Wishes the Tribune would also acknowledge that he also made a speech against the Bill. Includes his argument against the Bill.

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