Letters : Chicago, to William H. Swift and Gerrit Smith, 1846 May 13-Sept. 14.

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Letters : Chicago, to William H. Swift and Gerrit Smith, 1846 May 13-Sept. 14.

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Letters, dated May 13, June 27, and Sept. 14, 1846, from Justin Butterfield, to William H. Swift in Peterboro, N.Y.; and Gerritt Smith, on matters concerning the construction of the Illinois and Michigan Canal.

3 items ([4] leaves) ; 32 cm. or smaller.

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Smith, John M. B.

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Smith, S. Lisle.

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Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874

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Congressman, philanthropist, reformer. From the description of Letter, 1840 May 16. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122379141 Gerrit Smith resided in Peterboro (N.H.?) at the time of these writings and was a strong supporter of emancipation and African American rights. Upon his death the African American citizens of Buffalo paid him a formal tribute. From the description of Letters and broadsides, 1868-1871. (Buffalo History Museum). WorldCat record id: 34178334 ...

Swift, W. H. (William Henry), 1800-1879

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Butterfield, Justin, 1790-1855

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Butterfield, an Illinois Whig politician, had been appointed Commissioner of the General Land Office in Washington, D.C. From the description of Letter, July 31,1851. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 694182282 ...