Grant's rise seen as defining Civil War turning point
The proclamation calls for 78000 volunteers to defend Washington. Grant rises from Galena to command and leads Union to key victories at Fort Donelson and Vicksburg. Lincoln, Halleck, and rivals become secondary to Grant's proven success.
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Washington
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Alveres S. Grant
Galena
Springfield
United States
EO & W Ehturne
Congress
Grant
Bia
McClellan
Pope
Halleck
Fort Donelson
Highffork
Vicksburg
Mississippi
Jotmeon
Pemberton
Lebel
Johnston
Sherman
Ghote
Teretes
Rosecrans
McClellin
Burnside
Hooker
Meule
Richmond
Lee
Coal Harbor
Sheridan
Five Parks
Antietam
Gettysburg
Louis XV
Ehat Villava
Father Reconciles With Suitor in Tale of Duty and Hope
A young mechanic confesses his affection for a daughter and seeks permission from her father. The father, shocked at first, praises the youth and offers to fund schooling and eventual entry into his business, hoping the couple can wed after the son proves himself. The scene ends with a hopeful note on education and family happiness.
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Gloster
Buckingham
Closter
Buck
Gios
Theodore
Horria
Belmont
Greely
Tilton
Dampecisy
Red Boregard
Forrest
Feenandy Wood
Vallandygum
Bellmont
Mable
Pendleton
Hendricks
Chase Bizare
Waza
Justin
Dean
Chase
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Wich
New York
Gowily
Billy
Cheyew
Amy
Lai
Jim
Hindson
Paris
Govether
Tims
Perla
Wittertthee
Ehem
Cophya
Humorous Columbus Politician Joe Jim Wins Over Church Host
In Philadelphia Joe Jim meets a fashionable rector and surprises him with wit after the host marks his seat. Joe replies with a sharp note about rent, the exchange ends with the host inviting him home and showing kindness, reflecting his poised impudence and charm.
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Columbus
Ohio
Joe Jim
Philadelphia
Joe
Fee
Cookery and marriage advice for women in old writings
A fragmentary, antiquated discussion on women learning to cook as a social asset. It contrasts education, romance, and domestic skills, urging women to become culinary experts to improve marriage prospects and household status, with skeptical remarks on male careers and dowry expectations.
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Chamber
Lestial Globe
Mignell
Cour Ment
Fieiottee
Tom Pinch
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Athens County
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