Letter, Thomas Carlin to Emma Smith, 24 August 1842 [Extradition of JS for Accessory to Assault]
Letter, Thomas Carlin to Emma Smith, 24 August 1842 [Extradition of JS for Accessory to Assault]
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, Letter, , Adams Co., IL, to , [, Hancock Co., IL], 24 Aug. 1842. Copied [3 Sept. 1842] in JS, Journal, Dec. 1841–Dec. 1842, pp. 185–186; handwriting of ; JS Collection, CHL.
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August 24th. 1842
“Dear Madam— Your letter of this date has just been handed to me which recalls to my mind your great solicitude in reference to the security and welfare of your husband; but I need not say it recalls to my mind the subject matter of your solicitude, because that subject except at short intervals, has not been absent from my mind. I can scarcely furnish you a justifiable apology for delaying a reply so long, but be assured Madam, it is not for want of regard for you, and your peace of mind, that I have postponed; but a crowd of public business, which has required [p. 185]
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No 24 August 1842 letter from Emma Smith to Carlin has been located.
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