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Theodore Sternberg to Governor John St. John

Date: April 09, 1880

In this letter, Theodore Sternberg expresses his gratitude for Kansas Governor St. John’s offer to visit Ellsworth. He requests St. John also say a few words about the Ellsworth Board…

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Governor John St. John to Henry McKinney

Date: March 16, 1880

A letter from Kansas Governor St. John, thanking Henry McKinney for the temperance essay he has written and mailed to the Governor, and commenting on prospects for the amendment.

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B. Frank Smythe to Governor John St. John

Date: March 06, 1880

An apology letter from Editor B. Frank Smythe of the Le Roy Reporter to Kansas Governor St. John. Smythe had printed a letter from the Governor prior to receiving the…

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A. Sellers to Governor John St. John

Date: April 17, 1880

Having received affirmation that Kansas Governor St. John is willing to speak to his community, A. Sellers of Alma, writes this letter suggesting the Governor arrange a time “near the…

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J. P. Root to Governor John St. John

Date: April 09, 1880

In this letter, Dr. J. P. Root of Wyandotte, requests a visit and speech by Kansas Governor John St. John, and offers assurance the “good works” are progressing in his…

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C. L. Rood to Governor John St. John

Date: March 29, 1880

Having been unable to promise the people of Newton a visit by Kansas Governor St. John, newspaper publisher C. L. Rood declares in this letter that “hundred women were ready…

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J. M. Miller to Governor John St. John

Date: April 13, 1880

J. M. Miller of Council Grove, offers Kansas Governor St. John an impressive endorsement of temperance worker C.N. Goulding, claiming he has “peculiar persuasive power.”

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George J. Martin to Governor John St. John

Date: April 12, 1880

In this letter, George Martin of Effingham, thanks Kansas Governor St. John for sending information previously requested, and inquires about additional statistics from the State of Maine.

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H. E. Logan to Governor John St. John

Date: April 08, 1880

In this letter, H. E. Logan, a concerned temperance supporter in Beloit, requests from Kansas Governor St. John, statistics and other information about Temperance. He expresses his confidence in passing…

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R. F. Glenn to Governor John St. John

Date: April 14, 1880

In this letter, Cedar Vale temperance worker R. F. Glenn, asks Kansas Governor St. John for the names of state newspapers from which his people may learn about the temperance…

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Mrs. H. G. Fields to Governor John St. John

Date: April 10, 1880

A letter referring to an upcoming visit by Miss Frances Willard. Mrs. Fields, of the Leavenworth Women’s Christian Temperance Union, requests Kansas Governor St. John use his influence to procure…

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C. G. Crysler to Governor John St. John

Date: March 30, 1880

C.G. Crysler of Carbondale, Kansas, writes this letter claiming the “whiskey element” has always ruled his city, and requests a Prohibition speech before their election.

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E. G. Connelly to Governor John St. John

Date: March 29, 1880

A letter from a Republican temperance supporter in Indiana explaining to Kansas Governor St. John, the divisiveness and party bickering he has experienced in his efforts to pass a prohibition…