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James Nelson BurnesEntry/Object ID
L9999.999.1318Description
James Nelson Burnes, His Life, with a Concise Reproduction of His Speeches and Debates in Congress is a compilation of those speeches from 1884 to 1888 while a representative in Congress from Missouri. The author, his private secretary, Edward W. De Knight, states that the speeches were rarely prepared, but usually extemporaneous. They are on a variety of subjects from Indian lands to railroads, appropriations, court expenses, Missouri matters, public buildings and lands, tobacco taxes, war ships, etc. One of the speeches included is a welcome to the Press Association of Missouri in Tootle's Opera House in St. Joseph, May 10th, 1882.
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St. Joseph, Missouri, Missouri Press Association, Indian Affairs, Railroads, Congressional Speeches, Missouri History, Political, U.S. House of Representatives, Missouri Members of U.S. Congress, Tootle Opera HouseBook Details
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DeKnight, Edward W.Place Published
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IllinoisDate Published
1889Call No.
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