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WA Heiskell came to Paola KS in 1854. In 1855 was elected to the house of Repres., in 1856 Co. Clk of Lykins (now Miami) Co. Ks. Was among the first Reg. of deeds, remained a citizen of Paola until his death in 1870.
Genl. Heiskell

Letter confirming receipt of letter and sending of photo of president. Signed by Senator Chester I Long

Allen Ward and brother, nephews of Allen T Ward

Hon. Johnson Clark. Born in Main 1829. Came to Kans in 1856 and settled in Miami Co. He was elected to the State Senate in 1862. He lived in Miami Co. several years, a short time ago he moved to K.C. where he now resides

Photo of JB Hobson, signed

Hon. C.I. Long. Born Oct 12, 1860 in Pa. Graduated at Paola Normal School in July 1880. Elected to the 54th and 56th and 57th Congress. Elected U.S. Senator Jan 21st 1903. Made Paola his home for several years. Now a resident of Medicine Lodge.

Mrs Annie Long (nee Annie Bache) Married to C.I. Long in Paola in 1895: now resides at Medicine Lodge Kans.

Mrs Sara T.D. Robinson. Wife of Gov. Robinson. She is the author of "Kansas Its Interior and Exterior" She now resides in Lawrence Kans. A.D. 1903. Born July 1827 Mass. Photo taken 1857. Died November 15th 1911.

Hon. Charles T Robinson the first Governor of Kansas: Born in Mass 1818, came to Kansas in 1854. Died Aug 17 - 1894

Allen T Ward photo in ornate printed frame; Allen T Ward settled in Paola in 1855. First County Treasurer of (Lykins) now Miami County Kas. in 1857. First Mayor of Paola Kas. and a leading citizen of Paola until his death which occurred May 10, 1862.