Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874 to Edward Cornelius Delavan, Esquire

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GLC#
GLC04717.38-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
22 August 1855
Author/Creator
Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874
Title
to Edward Cornelius Delavan, Esquire
Place Written
Peterboro, New York
Pagination
4 p. : Height: 31.6 cm, Width: 19.8 cm
Primary time period
National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
Sub-Era
Age of Jackson

Smith writes to Delavan, a temperance leader. Discusses his views on the government's power to educate the people in relation to slavery and alcohol. Expresses his opinion that the government should regulate alcohol consumption.

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