Letters of J. J. Patterson and allies unveil postwar politics
A batch of letters from Senator J. J. Patterson and allies, dated 1877, discuss Butler, Cochran, and Hampton in South Carolina politics, the 1877 legislative investigations, and strategies for securing seats and avoiding prosecution. The correspondence reveals factional tensions, alleged deals, and calls for political endurance amid Reconstruction-era upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yorkun
John J. Patterson
South Carolina
H. G. Worthington
Charleston
Grant
Nevada
John
United States
Jung
Dean Gryenan
Pany
Hare
Potall
Butler
Howl
Legislative
Anne
Walt Fe
Senate
South Carollo
Willian
Kellogg
Louixtans
Hampton
Hayes
Packard
Louisiana
Committee On Privileges
Hayey
Bowl Basen
Louisiaan
Patterson
Conover
le Democrats
Edmonds
Patternon
Wade Hampton
South Carlina
LWO
Mill
Committee On
Spofford
Hayex
Wate Hampton
Nowery
Gordon
Hill
Georgia
Senator Hill
United States Senate
Tragic House Fire Claims Miss Lillie Glass
A fire at Mr Glass’s home in Greenville destroys a young woman’s life. Miss Lillie Glass, 20, dies from burns after her mother Julia and Mrs Glass fight the flames, aided by a colored man Henry Owens who saved others. Mrs Glass remains gravely ill, and Dr P K Gary attends the victims while investigators seek the fire’s origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brother Talmage
Tony Tims
Necholar
Mankind
Asia
Talmage
Mr. Boschler
Dr. Vincent
General Grint
General Sherman
Follers
Dr. Talmage
Vanderbulie
Nojland
Atlanta
Uncle Sam
John
Jack
Tarun
Congress
Washington
West Point
General Grant
Sherman
Radical Party
John Medlin
Toor
New York
Greenville
Cokespuny
D. C
Lillie A
Himes
Con
Mies Liltle
Julia Glass
Aga
Drs. Glasskins
Lillie
Gaea
Lillia Ja
Episcopal Church
Lillie Glass
Julia
Slaves of the Mint Labor Scourge Exposed in Philadelphia
A New York correspondent details harsh mint working conditions in Philadelphia where 60 to 70 women toil from early morning to night in a close windowless room. The article notes noisy balances, $80,000 yearly gold dust loss, foul odors, and health risks amid wage reforms and prior male workers striking. It also mentions Ponatees’ investigation into abuse of overworked employees. Nearby items include painted Great Western Railroad car by Prof Balmain and Iron Mountain Missouri’s massive iron formation eroding at 350 tons daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
Taylor
Qochran
Nolame
Brayton
Wilder
Jjd
Pavvencox
Hampton
Seyare Cranarr
Wasaisatos
Dean Gexrnda
Moses
Bacon
Butler
Northrop
Hayes
Dick Carpenter
Rawlins
Jacobs
Cochran
Bolt
Holladaysburg
Apd
Dso
J. Parrensos
U. S. Senate
Caamnen
Waseusaron
Gevenar
Hopeia
Jacobs Sud
Otter Ha
Gen
McIntyre
Menton
Brooklyn
N.Y
Charleston
Warren
McCormick
Parrensus
Washinstox
C. H. Browning
Interior
Davis
Illinoi
James ©. Harvey
Brownsing
Quincy
Congress
Senate
Catin
O. H
Hox
Davin Davis
Davi
Washington
Smi Ti
Tilinoia
Permament Prosperity
Silavelog
Eac
Lincoln Rwell
Republic
Union
Uist
sSubvidicn
Apis
Tarlil Ia
United States
Calcutta
New York
a_wan and
McKly Company
Ponatees
Great Western Railroad
England
Balmain
Iron Mountain
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J. C. Calhoun
MG. Butler, Gem Wade Tawpton, and
J. J. Parrazsos
Ficus Rutherford
Astrep
Baste
Dsc
J. Parrerson
Parker
Savars Craneen
Ellidte
Democrats
Tudge Bacos
Democrata
Soma Republicane
Hoger
Monters
Rawlina
Bayey
Ape
Early
Trescots
McCrady
Ore
Yours Truly
Partersoy
Wampton
Honest John
Conmara
Boller
Elleston
Cochran & Co
Gen. B
Corbin
Someshing
Scott
The
Col. Cook
Ehrewdeit
Curtiée
S.c
Dennis
Ninth Street
Wistere
Misa Yap Buren
Croaby’s
Kier
Battersos
Scottax
Asien
Sevare CoaMeer
Waamatos
Teller
Mooney & Leggett
Scottie
Sam
Philadelphia
Cas Car
Aye
Owenn
Strange Melton
J. Patterson
Posetela
Usiren Sr
Ires Sexare Cuamben
Wasursdon
Iust
Jake
Heinall
Leggrit
Jacob
Columbis
Tatill
Columbia
J.J. Parrersos
Bappy
Desir Gaserau
Treltanfe
Lave
Humphreys
District Sureme Court
Runt
Aula
Melton
Judge Humphreys
Don
Cameron
Kemble
Mackey
Trescott
Bvarte
Gov
Sewanp
Youxe Mer
Berard
Poliaks
Ife
Alany Jouvenal
Carsrak Canntry
China
Hong Kong
Trish
Cort
Hava
Ireland
Willy Tvs
Wastan
David Davis
Tilnois
Wiles
Executive
Sie
Day Daviney
O. H. Banwstso
Quincy, Ill
Gen. Johnstar
Jo, Johnston
Johnston
New Garden
Jouse
Thin County
Ray
H.R King
Spiceland
Indiana
Alice R. Curr
Guilford County
James
Joney
Near Friends and Solalives
Mr. Arpoll
Mint
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