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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04717.23 Author/Creator: Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874 Place Written: Peterboro, New York Type: Printed letter Date: 17 July 1855 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 31.2 cm, Width: 19.3 cm Order a Copy

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.

Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874

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