Linn, Lewis Fields, 1795-1843

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Lewis Fields Linn was a U.S. senator from Missouri, who served in Congress from 1833-1843. Linn was a vocal proponent of "Manifest Destiny. He was the author of the Oregon Bill of 1843, which provided extensive land grant provisions.

From the guide to the Letter by Lewis F. Linn, September 29, 1840, (Lewis & Clark College Special Collections and Archives)

U.S. Senator from Missouri.

From the description of Letter, [1834?]. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 36212264

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Birth 1795-11-05

Death 1843-10-03

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