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Smith, Dabney Howard, 1821-1889. Papers, 1847-1926
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Smith writes his wife from Washington, D.C., Jan. 4, 1869, about his deep concern for their future f they continue to live beyond their means. Says he does better than most women who were raised nd indulged as she... was, but "There ought to be ut one head to a family and that head should at east rule its finances...In all financial and usiness matters my wishes must be law."