Salina, Kansas, Sept 10 1880

Hon Jno. P. St John

Governor

Topeka Kans

Dear Sir-

I am instructed by the Temperance people of Gypsun Creek in Saline County to address you and ascertain from if you can conveniently attend a large mass meeting of people of Saline and adjoining counties on or about the 20th of October A.D. 1880 and at some point on Gypsun Creek in said county and address the meeting on the subject of Prohibition and the amendment.  It will be a basket picnic and a generally good time is anticipated.  The day is not yet named for the meeting and we will wait until I receive an answer from you

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saying if you can come what day would suit you.  Any day from the 15ht to the 25th of October which will suit you will be the day named for the meeting.

Please answer at your earliest convenience.

I am very truly

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