Women in American History: A Social, Political, and Cultural ...
Preview
Peg A. Lamphier, Rosanne Welch. father wrote her many letters emphasizing his high expectations for her academic achievement. Salmon became a widow for the third and last time, and Kate became his political hostess. When her father was elected governor of Ohio in 1855, 15-yearold Kate arranged his household, including furnishing purchasing. She spent a great deal of time in the Columbus governor''s mansion and met a number of the political luminaries of the day, including ...