January 10, 1848 – Just as the First Iowa State Legislative Assembly in Iowa City is coming to a close, State Representative Wright Williams – from Louisa County – writes an informative letter to his brother-in-law back in Indiana.

His two-page letter offers us an interesting insight into all the messy politics – both locally & nationally – that’s going on at the time. Sounds strangely familiar to today! Come enjoy the read!

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