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Historical image of James Kinney Farmstead main house. One of the 3 books Floyd Simpson found under the floorboards of the attic. The book: Appendix to the Congressional Globe of the 41st Congress, Volume VII (1870) was signed by "Honorable John A Bingham". He was known as an abolitionist opposed to slavery, and was special judge advocate in the trial of the conspirators against the life of President Lincoln.

These books were wrapped in a local newspaper, which contains news items dated March 25, 1873.

 

 
   
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