Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874 Second Letter of Gerrit Smith to the New-York Tribune
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04717.37 Author/Creator: Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874 Place Written: Peterboro, New York Type: Printed letter Date: 31 July 1855 Pagination: 4 p. ; 31 x 19 cm. Order a Copy
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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