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- ↑ Beck, James Burnie (July 3, 1869). "Reconstruction of Mississippi: Speech of Hon. James B. Beck, of Kentucky, Against the Bill Recalling and Conferring Power to Appoint Officers of Election, &c., on the Convention. Delivered in the House of Representatives, March 24, 1869". F. & J. Rives & Geo. A. Bailey – via Google Books.
- ↑ "Clipped From The Clarion-Ledger". December 9, 1869. p. 2 – via newspapers.com.