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: On May 27, 1856, William S. Field writes from Lexington, Missouri to Gen. George R. Smith in Georgetown, Pettis County, Missouri. Field states that he has consented to run for Circuit Attorney if he becomes the nominee for the American party, and will likely run against Mr. Crews of Saline County, Missouri. He refers to "the contest for Congress" between Smith and Mr. Akers, and warns Smith that "Many here are trying to slay you on the negro question, which is unjust & wrong."
Date: May 27, 1856
Local Subject: African Americans
Bleeding Kansas, Bloodletting Missouri
People: William S. Field
Geographic Subject: Lafayette County, Missouri
Lexington, Missouri
Saline County, Missouri
Owning Organization: Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center
Location: Smith Papers, 1-5 1856
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