Favorite this☆ Letter to Julia Smith from Benjamin Fish Description: Letter to Julia Smith from Benjamin Fish discussing Lincoln stopping mail service to states that seceded, a potential upcoming attack on St. Louis, and his membership in the home guard. Details Resource ID: bh007448 Creator: Fish, Benjamin P. Subject: Fish, Benjamin P.--Correspondence Fish, Julia Smith--Correspondence United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 Missouri--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 Secession--Southern States Smith, Isaac Sidmon, 1804-1886--Archives Format: 1 sheet ; 8.25 x 10 in. Member of: Burton Historical Collection Filing Location: MS/Smith, Isaac Sidmon, Box 1, Correspondence, 1833-1869 Rights: Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.