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circular referred to, I am in the case as a volunteer, to aid in the maintenance of a simple legal principle which, as a lawyer, I deem to be of the greatest importance to citizens, not only of this Union, but of the entire globe. I have taken the case to the Sup. Ct. in my own name and upon the record it presents the question of womans rights as a citizen and as a voter in the simplest, most direct manner. The appeal papers have been fully perfected and I shall file them with the clerk of the U.S. Sup. Ct. this week if possible. Most of the lawyers of the Territory are opposed to the law and have said and done what they could to prevent the appeal being taken. Mrs. McClery tales their advice and suggestions &
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is really doing the cause much harm in the Territory. I am new to the territory, having only been here a few months and am naturally looked upon with suspicion. I came here, for my health from N.Y. City & am well known there as well as in New England, Vt. being my native State. So much by way of introduction.
To do this case justice in the U.S. Supreme Ct. will require several thousand dollars. I intend to have Col. Ingersoll assist me and would like Gen. Butler also. If your Society would raise at least a portion of the necessary funds, it would be appreciated. I think people of the Territory will raise about 400$ from present prospects. Please let me hear from yo on the subject. Very [?] Arthur S. Austin
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EXECUTIVE MANSION, WASHINGTON.
December 15, 1888.
Mrs. Clara Bewick Colby. Beatrice. Neb.
Dear Madam: Mrs. Cleveland, in the multiplicity of her correspondence, has requested me to thank you for your letter of the 6th instant, and to say that she regrets that she has not time to take advantage of your kind offer. Very respectfully. D.S.Lamont Private Secretary to the President.
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