From William M. McPherson to George R. Smith

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Title: From William M. McPherson to George R. Smith
Creator: William M. McPherson
Description: On October 20, 1856, William M. McPherson writes from London to Gen. George R. Smith in Georgetown, Missouri. McPherson reports that his railroad securities business in London has been negatively affected by "the Kansas question and the exaggerated stories…about Missourians in Kansas going there to vote and control the elections[,] stopping emigrants…and driving out settlers." He adds that he hopes to buy 4,000 tons of iron for the railroad near Jefferson City before leaving London.
Date: October 20, 1856
Local Subject: Bleeding Kansas, Bloodletting Missouri
Kansas-Nebraska Act
Popular Sovereignty
Border Ruffians
People: William M. McPherson
Owning Organization: Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center
Location: Smith Papers, 6-1856 to 12-1856
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