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In January 1861 Ewing wrote several letters to members of Congress and others of influence in Washington on behalf of Charles Robinson's appointment as Commissioner of Indian Affairs. This one, marked "Private," to J. J. Coombs is one example. Not only was Robinson well qualified for this important position, according to Ewing, but Robinson's appointment to this influential post would increase Ewing's chance to capture a Senate seat--"If he can get the appt before the State Legislature sits it will so greatly strengthen his influence that my election will be certain."
Creator: Ewing, Thomas, 1829-1896
Date: January 22, 1861
Item Number: 966
Call Number: Thomas Ewing, Jr., Coll. No. 341, Letter Press Book No. 4
KSHS Identifier: DaRT ID: 966
Collections - Manuscript - Ewing, Thomas, Jr.
Date - 1861-1869 - 1861
Government and Politics - Federal Government - Congress - Senate
Government and Politics - Federal Government - Federal agencies and programs - Agencies - Indian affairs
Government and Politics - Political Parties - Republican
Government and Politics - State Government - Governors - Robinson, Charles
Government and Politics - Territorial Government - Governors - Stanton, Frederick Perry (acting)
Objects and Artifacts - Communication Artifacts - Documentary Artifact - Letter
People - American Indians
People - Notable Kansans - Lane, James Henry, 1814-1866
People - Notable Kansans - Robinson, Charles, 1818-1894
Places - Cities and towns - Leavenworth
Places - Counties - Leavenworth
Thematic Time Period - Bleeding Kansas, 1854 - 1861
Type of Material - Unpublished documents - Letters
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