Stephen A. Douglas: A Study in American Politics

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Preface

an autobiographical sketch of his father, as well as other papers in the possession of the family. Among those who have lightened my labors, either by copies of letters penned by Douglas or by personal recollections, I would mention with particular gratitude the late Mrs. L. K. Lippincott (" Grace Greenwood"); Mr. J. H. Eoberts and Stephen A. Douglas, Esq. of Chicago ; Chief Justice Melville W. Fuller and the late Hon. Eobert E. Hitt of Washington. With his wonted generosity, Mr. James F. Ehodes has given me the benefit of his wide acquaintance with the newspapers of the period, which have been an invaluable aid in the interpretation of Douglas's career. Finally, by personal acquaintance and conversation with men who knew him, I have endeavored to catch the spirit of those who made up the great mass of his constituents.

Brunswick, Maine, November, 1907.