1857 Letter from Minnesota Territory Discussing Democrats and African-American Suffrage.
Henderson, Minnesota Territory: October 1857. Single three-page letter measuring 8 x 10 inches. A letter written shortly before Minnesota’s statehood concerning territorial politics, particularly African-American suffrage. The author, C. Graham, writes to N. E. Nelson: “After you get to Red Wing, you will be governed by your judgment &.....

