Simpson, Richard 1849 January 19 Letter.

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Simpson, Richard 1849 January 19 Letter.

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Writes to J.B. Ray, McArthurstown, Athens Co., OH, concerning his efforts to develop a church in the B. (Beaver?) Creek area near Falmouth, KY. Comments that 'the temperance cause is taking a start in this part.' He feels that the country will benefit from the recent election of Zachary Taylor to the Presidency.

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Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850

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Simpson, Richard Franklin, 1798-1882

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Laurens and Pendleton, S.C. attorney, plantation owner, South Carolina state senator, and U.S. representative. From the description of Letter : to the collector of the port of New York, 1846 March 7. (The South Carolina Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 36866141 ...