Victory, 1950 : biography of Victor Smith / by Norman R. Smith.

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Victory, 1950 : biography of Victor Smith / by Norman R. Smith.

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This manuscript titled Victory, a biography of Victor Smith was written by Norman R. Smith, Victor's son. According to the preface, Nellie wrote her brother, Norman, and requested that he write to her about the early days during the Civil War and his recollections. So, Norman wrote her about the early days of their family in Ohio; how his father, Victor, became the custom agent for Port Townsend, WA; the recollections of Victor & President Lincoln; living in Port Angeles, WA and many recollections about the experiences from about 1857 through about the late 1880's. In the manuscript he includes recollections, experiences and descriptions of the family's friends, acquaintences and relatives, especially his mother's relatives. Each letter that he sent to Nellie was a Chapter in his manuscript. The manuscript was published in the Port Angeles Evening News from June 9 through October 1950.

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Washington State Library, Office of Secretary of State

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