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Letter to Editor
June 23, 1882
Daily Globe
Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota
What is this article about?
In a 1882 letter from Long Prairie, Minnesota, merchant J. R. Mason disputes claims that Todd County supports political figure Gilman, denounces his scheming influence, rejects Knute Nelson and Washburn allies, and advocates for McGregor or Kindred at the Detroit convention.
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Not so Bold as Gilman Thinks.
LONG PRAIRIE, TODD COUNTY, MINN.,
June 21, 1882.
To the Editor of the Globe:
I notice in a Minneapolis paper that this (Todd) county is put down for Gilman. There is some mistake about this, as Todd county is no longer under Mr. Gilman's thumb and does not propose to be run by him. We do not want Knute Nelson or any of Washburn's friends. Give us McGregor or Kindred and let us be delivered from the political schemer known as Gilman. For a long time he has claimed this county as his own, his face is never seen here except just before the county conventions. Gilman was here last week and stated that unless this county sent delegates to the Detroit convention for him, he would send a bolting delegation. We will let Mr. G. know that he cannot run the machine in this county.
J. R. MASON, Merchant.
LONG PRAIRIE, TODD COUNTY, MINN.,
June 21, 1882.
To the Editor of the Globe:
I notice in a Minneapolis paper that this (Todd) county is put down for Gilman. There is some mistake about this, as Todd county is no longer under Mr. Gilman's thumb and does not propose to be run by him. We do not want Knute Nelson or any of Washburn's friends. Give us McGregor or Kindred and let us be delivered from the political schemer known as Gilman. For a long time he has claimed this county as his own, his face is never seen here except just before the county conventions. Gilman was here last week and stated that unless this county sent delegates to the Detroit convention for him, he would send a bolting delegation. We will let Mr. G. know that he cannot run the machine in this county.
J. R. MASON, Merchant.
What sub-type of article is it?
Persuasive
Political
What themes does it cover?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Todd County
Gilman
Knute Nelson
Washburn
Mcgregor
Kindred
Detroit Convention
Political Schemer
County Conventions
Bolting Delegation
What entities or persons were involved?
J. R. Mason, Merchant.
Editor Of The Globe
Letter to Editor Details
Author
J. R. Mason, Merchant.
Recipient
Editor Of The Globe
Main Argument
todd county is not under mr. gilman's control and rejects his influence; the writer opposes knute nelson and washburn's friends, preferring mcgregor or kindred, and vows to resist gilman's attempts to dictate the county's delegation to the detroit convention.
Notable Details
Gilman Claims The County As His Own But Is Rarely Seen Except Before Conventions
Gilman Threatened To Send A Bolting Delegation If Not Supported