Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874 Second Letter of Gerrit Smith to the New-York Tribune

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GLC#
GLC04717.37-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
31 July 1855
Author/Creator
Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874
Title
Second Letter of Gerrit Smith to the New-York Tribune
Place Written
Peterboro, New York
Pagination
4 p. : Height: 31 cm, Width: 19 cm
Primary time period
National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
Sub-Era
Age of Jackson

Addresses grievances he holds against the Tribune: "The 'error', 'weaknesses', 'eccentricities', 'excessive passion' or 'monomania', which you attribute to me, have, doubtless, had not a little to do in encouraging you to select me as the person, on whom to vent your ill humors, and practice your weapons of ridicule and detraction." Smith's feud with the Tribune was ongoing throughout his political career.

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