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The Muskogee Cimeter
Muskogee, Muskogee County, Oklahoma
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In a letter dated October 25, 1905, Robert L. Owen writes to the editor of the Cimeter in Muskogee, Indian Territory, stressing the importance of the November 7 vote on the Sequoyah state constitution for determining voting strength, county seats, and representation in potential joint statehood. He requests publication of the letter and enclosed campaign materials until the vote.
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Editor, Cimeter,
Muskogee, I. T.
My dear sir:
The vote on November seventh for constitution of the state Sequoyah will determine in a large measure the voting population of the Indian Territory. If Congress admits Sequoyah, as I believe will be done, then this vote will determine the voting strength of Counties and the wish of the people as to County seats. If Congress makes a joint state, as some of our people believe, this vote, whether YES or NO, will be used to determine the relative representation of Indian Territory in a Joint Constitutional Convention. Whether you are in favor of Joint Statehood, you will realize the force of this observation. I ask you, therefore to give publication to this letter until November seventh, so that its argument may be considered by the people. I send you under another cover, four copies of the more recent argument prepared for our Campaign Committees. I trust if these arguments appeal to you, either in part or in whole, that you will, from time to time, publish such items as meet your approval. This literature is sent simultaneously to the press, and therefore, is printed as economically as possible.
Very respectfully,
Robt. L. Owen.
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Letter to Editor Details
Author
Robt. L. Owen
Recipient
Editor, Cimeter, Muskogee, I. T.
Main Argument
the november 7 vote on the sequoyah constitution will significantly influence the voting population, county seats, and indian territory's representation in any joint state constitutional convention, regardless of the outcome on statehood. the letter requests publication to inform voters and includes campaign materials for potential use.
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