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Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874 to President Green, Whitesboro

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04717.48 Author/Creator: Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874 Place Written: Peterboro, New York Type: Printed letter Date: 4 April 1849 Pagination: 2 p. ; 31.9 x 20.6 cm. Order a Copy

Addresses a chief difference: "You have none, whilst I have the utmost confidence, in the capabilities of the masses to take care of themselves."

Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874
Green, Beriah, 1795-1874

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