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# Thomas L. Smith

(1805–1875)   Writer

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Thomas L. Smith was a writer, best known for *Chronicles of Turkeytown, or, The works of Jeremy Peters \[pseud.\]*.

## Quick Facts About Thomas L. Smith

Born January 1, 1805

Died January 1, 1875

Profession Writer

Notable works Chronicles of Turkeytown, or, The works of Jeremy Peters \[pseud.\]

## About Thomas L. Smith

Thomas Long "Pegleg" Smith was a mountain man who served as a guide for many early expeditions into the American Southwest and who helped explore parts of New Mexico. He is also known as a fur trapper, prospector, and horse thief. The Peg Leg Smith Monument is a historical site in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, California. The Monument site is California Historical Landmark No. 452, listed on October 11, 1960.

##  Quotes by Thomas L. Smith

> [I respectfully suggest the propriety of having stationed at the arsenal a full company of U. S. troops, that they may be…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-l-smith/i-respectfully-suggest-the-propriety-of-having-stationed-at-the/)

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> [In the event of fire in any of the public buildings troops would be of vast service in the protection of public…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-l-smith/in-the-event-of-fire-in-any-of-the-public-buildings-troops-would-be/)

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> [It is notoriously true that the public mind is seriously agitated with apprehensions of negroes insurrections and that it is becoming more…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-l-smith/it-is-notoriously-true-that-the-public-mind-is-seriously-agitated/)

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