C. 1921-1930
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These files cover the time period following Smith's senatorial defeat in 1920, as Smith resumes his private law practice in Washington D.C. and Atlanta. It contains newspaper clippings, family correspondence, and some legal briefs. In general, the correspondence pertains to investment advice and financial solicitations, as well as minor legal questions. Also included among the correspondence are concerns regarding the 1928 United States presidential election. The legal briefs include transcriptions of two United States Supreme Court cases in which Smith provided counsel (USA vs. Chestatee Pyrites and Chemical Corporation and USA vs. Swift Company and others).
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