Papers, January 17, 1921-March 30, 1928.

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Papers, January 17, 1921-March 30, 1928.

Miscellaneous letters, orders, authorizations, and commissions during Small's two terms as governor. Includes letter of November 13, 1923 to President Calvin Coolidge complaining about Illinois U. S. Senators Medill McCormick and William B. McKinley.

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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

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