William S. King papers, 1849-1906.

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William S. King papers, 1849-1906.

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Letters received by King, who was a congressman from Minnesota in 1875-1877, from Horace Greeley, Ignatius Donnelly, and others, containing comments on Minnesota and U.S. politics and economic conditions, the Republican Party, the Minnesota State Fair, and personal matters; and invitations to the Philadelphia exposition in 1876.

81 items in 1 folder; 11 oversize items; 7 items in Reserve.

Minnesota Historical Society Library

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Minnesota Historical Society Library

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Republican National Convention (1892 : Minneapolis, Minn.).

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Aldrich, Cyrus, 1808-1871

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New York. Militia. Division, 5th.

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King, William Smith, 1828-1900.

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Donnelly, Ignatius, 1831-1901

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Farmer, editor, author, and orator. From the description of Ignatius Donnelly papers, 1887. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71009547 American politician and author. From the description of Letter, 1863, Washington, D. C. [manuscript]. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647812376 From the description of Autograph letter signed : Washington, to President Lincoln, 1864 May. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270531076 From the description of ...

Minnesota State Fair

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Minnesota Surveyor General of Logs and Lumber. District 2 (Minneapolis, Minn.).

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