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James Montgomery, writing from Mound City, Kansas Territory, responds to Leander Martin's suggestion that he (Montgomery) contest the results of the November 8, 1859 election for representatives to the territorial legislature. Montgomery lost a race for a seat in the territorial house of representatives to William R. Wagstaff. Montgomery indicates that he had no plans to contest the election himself but would not object if others contest it on his behalf. Martin's letter is included at the top of the document.
Creator: Montgomery, James, 1814-1871
Date: December 18, 1859
Item Number: 90477
Call Number: James Montgomery Coll. #446 Folder 2
KSHS Identifier: DaRT ID: 90477
Collections - Manuscript - Montgomery, James
Date - 1854-1860 - 1859
Government and Politics - Elections
Government and Politics - Territorial Government - Elections
Objects and Artifacts - Communication Artifacts - Documentary Artifact - Letter
People - Notable Kansans - Montgomery, James, 1814-1871
Places - Cities and towns - Mound City
Places - Counties - Linn
Thematic Time Period - Bleeding Kansas, 1854 - 1861
Type of Material - Unpublished documents - Letters
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