In the letter Toulmin discusses petitions he, Caller, and others are gathering, probably advocating the division of the Mississippi Territory before statehood: "I pray you to hunt up what you can and send them by a messenger...Why do we slumber? If...
In the letter Toulmin mentions his plan to travel to St. Stephens and an address he has prepared. He also refers to a smuggling incident, but he does not provide details.
2010-11-12
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