From William S. Field to George R. Smith

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Title: From William S. Field to George R. Smith
Creator: William S. Field
Description: William S. Field writes a letter from Lexington, Missouri to Gen. George R. Smith in Georgetown, Missouri on June 10, 1856. Field informs Smith that M.W. Smallwood recently received a nomination to the Georgetown Convention. He encourages Smith in his candidacy for Congress: "you have many friends here & should you receive the nomination you will get a heavey majority here notwithstanding the howl of freesoilism against you."
Date: June 10, 1856
Local Subject: Bleeding Kansas, Bloodletting Missouri
People: William S. Field
Geographic Subject: Lafayette County, Missouri
Lexington, Missouri
Owning Organization: Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center
Location: George R. Smith Papers
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