William R. Smith papers, 1851-1893.

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Smith, William Remsen 1828-1894. William R. Smith papers, 1851-1893.

William R. Smith papers, 1851-1893.

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This collection is predominately letters to William R. Smith (and wife Rebecca), as well as drafts of some of his outgoing correspondence, 1850s-1890s. Subject matter discussed includes veteran medical pension issues, land inquiries, prospective railroad projects and legislation, politics, and family matters. A frequent correspondent is Judge A. W. (Asahel W.) Hubbard, a Sioux City resident who was an associate of Smith in the Frontier Guards and the First National Bank, and also championed Sioux City's railroad interests through his seat as a U.S. Representative. In the later decades of the 19th century there are frequent letters from English parliament member and agriculturalist James Howard who corresponded with Smith on farming and free trade issues. In addition to the correspondence series there are miscellaneous documents and ephemera organized by topic and including appointments and commissions, paperwork related to some medical examinations of Civil War veterans, drafts of legislation related to railroads, paperwork from the U.S. Land Office, and various items representing Smith's civic, fraternal, and professional affiliations. Also of interest are several drafts of medical lectures or articles prepared by Smith on the subjects of "Food and Drink" and "Hygiene, Physical and Mental".

1 linear foot (2 containers)

State Historical Society of Iowa, Library