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as I am a stranger in the State. It would be tedious to mention all who have rendered me much invaluable assistance, but I cannot forbear to name the State Auditor. Mr. Swallow, and State Librarian, Dr. Hounton, who has permitted me the use of the library, as though it were my own; Mr. Barker, Secretary of State and Mr. Clarkson, Clerk in that office, who have allowed me free access to official records; Hon. John W. Forman of Atchison, who has furnished me, among other valuable documents, a complete file of the “Squatter Sovereign”; Dr. A. Huntting of Manhattan, who sent me several valuable scrap-books; Hon. G. W. Smith of Lawrence, who furnished me a complete file of the “Herald of Freedom”; Hon. Joel Grover, of Lawrence, who supplied me with some rare documents; Col. C. K. Holliday of Topeka, who has given me many important items; Hon. J. A. Halderman of Leavenworth, through whose influence I obtained access to the Mercantile Library of that city, and the use of its excellent files of old papers; Hon. S. A. Kingman of Atchison, who has assisted me in various ways; Gov. Robinson, to whom I am much indebted, as also to Col. Montgomery, whose assistance and hospitality I have enjoyed; Hon. J. A. Wakefield who wrote out some early reminescences for me; Hon. George Hillyer who furnished me a file of the “Kansas Freeman”; Hon. John Ritchie from whom I obtained valuable official documents; S. M. McDonald and Baker of the “State Record” who have greatly assisted me; Hon. James Christian who has the most valuable library in the Territory. J. N. H.