13 April 1853
Smith, John Cotton II, 1810-1879
Autograph letter signed
Title: to William S. Holabird
Discusses Connecticut politics in detail, including Holabird's defeat in a recent election. Declares that the only thing that defeated Holabird was "Litchfield Hill... Dont permit any person to be nominated hereafter in your Dist untill you have been triumphantly chosen..." Mentions Milton Smith, Ralph I. Ingersoll (a Circuit Court judge), and others active in Connecticut politics. Writes "The Late election shows one thing- that the primary meetings and conventions should be our battle ground hereafter... the New York politicians understand these things better." Possibly referring to…
GLC05636.41