Shortly before the above letter was written, Smith had advised Puter, who was preparing to go to Washington, D. C, from Minneapolis, to call on United States Senators Nelson and Eddy, of Minnesota, with a view of getting them to assist in having the patents expedited to the entries in Township 14 S., Ranges 2-3-4 E. The telegram received by Smith from Kribs, as shown on the opposite page, had changed the complexion of things, however, hence Smith preferred to see the two Senators personally, as he recognized that they were the only ones who could render any material assistance in the matter, and was afraid to take chances on anybody else acting as his agent.
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