Publication of Napoleonic memoirs sheds new light
A memoir by Claude Faurier, a former Fouche secretary, is published in Paris and translated, revealing details of Napoleons era including Moreaus trial and his dramatic Moreau speech. The work critiques Bonapartes methods and offers portraits of key figures like Fouche, with broader implications for Napoleon historiography.
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Cmerade
Napoleon
Sedan
Laufrey
Bonaparte
French Republic
War Office
Mme. de Remusat
Talleyrand
d’Enghlen
Pichegru
Moreau
Faurier
Fouche
Paris
M. Lalame
Claude Faurier
Legion of Honor
Hohenlinden
Steyes
France
Europe
Bohemia
Fourier
Last Resort and Lessons From a Dakota Settlement
An old Dakota settler recalls underground riches myths as a New York speculator visits Estelline. A father’s critique of deceit contrasts with discussions of copper, gold, and natural gas while a poker game leads to skinning the unwary. The piece also notes portraits of Napoleon and others, and a Springfield Republican excerpt on health and virtue.
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Estelline
Bey
New York
Estelline Bell
Ely's Cream Balm Claims Quick Relief for Catarrh
Ely's Cream Balm is presented as a remedy for catarrh hay fever and colds in the head. It is applied by finger and promises immediate relief. A Missouri user reports ten years of nasal sores improved after two bottles.
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Tennessee
United States
Howell E. Jackson
Garland
Ely
C. 8
McMillen, Sibley
Jackson Co
General Pleasonton Struggles for Retirement Recognition
The text notes General Pleasonton’s long hardship due to poverty, reliance on a well-to-do Philadelphia brothel, and residence with a Washington saloon keeper. It claims he has paid his own way and awaited placement on the retired list, criticizing Congress for ignoring his claims.
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General Pleasonton
Philladelphia
Washington
Congress
The Mirror Portrait Sparks Talk of a Sad Husband
A brief mirror caption notes Brown’s somber expression used on purpose to conceal news of his wife being away in the country. The remark hints at hidden personal stakes behind a staged image.
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Elizabeth Cleveland
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