Bennett, Thomas Warren (1831-1893) to G. Rand, Esq.
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03481.18 Author/Creator: Bennett, Thomas Warren (1831-1893) Place Written: Washington, D. C. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 March 1876 Pagination: 2 p. ; 24.7 x 19.7 cm. Order a Copy
Replies to previous correspondence from Rand. Informs Rand he served as Governor of the Idaho Territory 17 September 1871- 4 December 1875, and left his post to take a seat in Congress. Written on House of Representatives stationery.
Bennett served as a Congressional Delegate from the Idaho Territory 1875-1876.
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