Geary and Kansas. Governor Geary's Administration in Kansas. with a Complete History of the Territory. Until June 1857. Embracing a Full Account of Its Discovery, Geography, Soil, Rivers, Climate, Products; Its Organization as a Territory ... All Fully Au
Geary and Kansas. Governor Geary's Administration in Kansas. with a Complete History of the Territory. Until June 1857. Embracing a Full Account of Its Discovery, Geography, Soil, Rivers, Climate, Products; Its Organization as a Territory ... All Fully Au
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1857 edition. Excerpt: ..." Department of State: " Washington, 4th February, 1857. ' To John W. Geary, Esq., "Governor of Kansas, Lecompton. " Sir: --The original letter of which the inclosed is a copy, was brought to the notice of the president, a few days since, by Hon. James A. Pearce, of the United States Senate. The discrepancies ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1857 edition. Excerpt: ..." Department of State: " Washington, 4th February, 1857. ' To John W. Geary, Esq., "Governor of Kansas, Lecompton. " Sir: --The original letter of which the inclosed is a copy, was brought to the notice of the president, a few days since, by Hon. James A. Pearce, of the United States Senate. The discrepancies between the statements of this letter and those contained in your official communication of the 19th of September, last, are such, that the president directs me to inclose you the copy for explanation. " I am, sir, respectfully, your obed't serv't. "W. L. Marcy." To this insulting epistle the governor immediately made the following laconic reply: --" Executive Department, Kansas Territory, " Lecompton, February 20th 1857. " Hon. Wm. L. Marcy, " Secretary of State. "sir: --Your dispatch of 4th instant, enclosing me a copy of Judge Lecompte's letter in the Hays case, and calling my attention ' to the discrepancies between the statements of that letter, and those contained in your (my) official communication of 19th of September, last, ' and requesting ' explanation, ' was received by last mail. "In reply, I have simply to state, that 'what I have written, I have written, ' and I have nothing further to add, alter, or amend on this subject. " My executive minutes, faithfully chronicling my official actions, and the policy which dictated them at the time they occurred, and my various dispatches to the government, contain but the simple truth, told without fear, favor, or affection, and I will esteem it a favor to have them all published for the inspection of the country. " Your obed't servant, "jno. W. Geary, "Governor of Kansas Territory." The letter of Lecompte...
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Good. No dust jacket as issued. Book First Edition, First Printing, 1857 with matching dates. Bound in navy cloth with gold titles and blind-stamped designs. Shelf wear with minor soiling, the binding remains Very Good. The tightly bound contents show foxing and spotting. The previous owner's stamp, "Hamilton Lodge No. 39", appears twice with minor penciling on the front endpapers. A Fair+ to Good copy only.
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Good. Philadelphia: J. H. C. Whiting, 1857. 12mo. 348pp. Good book. Spine slanted. Spine ends chipped. Front joint torn about 2" down from crown. Boards edgeworn, corners frayed. Owner's name on front free endpage. Front hinge and first two signatures started from tail. Crown bumped through first half of book. Pages aged and tanned. Inquire if you need further information.
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