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John W. Robinson wrote from his home in Manhattan, Kansas Territory, to Isaac Goodnow. Robinson had given Goodnow authority to sell some of his Manhattan properties and thanked him for his assistance as he was in great need of money. Robinson enthusiastically reacted to Lincoln's recent election to the Presidency, and claimed "even the Democrats assert that they are gratified at the result." He stated his belief that Kansas would be admitted to statehood early in the Legislative session. Robinson also discussed Manhattan's recent development projects, including new roads and a pontoon bridge.
Creator: Robinson, John W
Date: November 12, 1860
Item Number: 6407
Call Number: Isaac Goodnow Coll. #357, Box 2 Folder 19
KSHS Identifier: DaRT ID: 6407
Collections - Manuscript - Goodnow, Isaac
Community Life - Community services - Roads
Community Life - Town development
Date - 1854-1860 - 1860
Government and Politics - Elections
Government and Politics - Federal Government - Presidents - Lincoln, Abraham
Objects and Artifacts - Communication Artifacts - Documentary Artifact - Letter
People - Notable Kansans - Goodnow, Isaac T., 1814-1894
People - Notable People - Lincoln, Abraham
Places - Cities and towns - Manhattan
Places - Counties - Riley
Thematic Time Period - Bleeding Kansas, 1854 - 1861
Thematic Time Period - Immigration and Settlement, 1854 - 1890
Transportation - Roads & Highways - Roads
Type of Material - Unpublished documents - Letters
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