Recollections and Antebellum Letters in a Diary Fragment
An extract from Gen Batter roms Recollections in August Atlantic recounts a New Orleans scene with a letter from Gen Butler, a Seattle woman aiding Confederate escapees, and a clerical tale of Moses and a controversial race remark. The piece threads personal anecdotes, postwar memory, and social attitudes through quoted voices and a Tennessee pastor’s inquiry.
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Atlantic
New Orleans
Gen. Butler
Seatle
Wischesge
Asinee
Tennessee
Gomes
Moses
Abe
Egypt
Monument to Elijah Lovejoy urged by Abolition Reunion
At a Chicago Abolition Reunion a resolution urged erecting a monument to Elijah P. Lovejoy the first martyr for liberty and free press. A committee led by Horace White of Chicago and including leading abolitionists from Boston New York and Alton was appointed to oversee the project.
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Chicago
Elijah P. Lovejoy
Horace White
Chicago 7'Idune
F. W. Palmer
Andre Matteson
Andrew Shuman
O. Willard
Herman Raster
Henry R. Boss
Z. Eastman
H. L. Hammond
A. L. Parks Alton
Wm. Lloyd Garrison
Boston
Oliver Johnson
Wm. C. Bryant
Whitelaw Reed
H. C. Bowen
New York
Horace Waters & Son
Broadway
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Jabes Andrews
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Patty
Jabez
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Boston Transcript
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Yosemite Valley
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Texas
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Aeet
Uate
Jefferson Medical
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Coll Philadelp
Mable
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Morocco
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Mumfomeopathic Medicine Co
Donnan & Pickering
Agenta
Athens
Ohio
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Dr. J.C. Aves & CO
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van Sapholl
Ateoon
ARN Ss
Booth & Macready
L. Q. C. Wise
Brown House
Athens, Ohio
Steenrod & Golden
Small Los
Cooley, Sheldon & Sons
Dr. Simmons
Brno
Simmons
J. H.Z Lin
ART Gallery
Tomlinson
Court G&t
Atiens
Rembrand
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Amesville
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Columbus, Ohio
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Cleveland, Ohio
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Joan Seltzer & Coo
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Coluasus
Young Wild Waggoner
N. O. Warren
Canaan Township
Einagie
Athens County
N. Warren
Anaanville
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WEY Anns
John Perkins
Resert
Culverwell
Dr. Silbee
Chas. J. C. Kline & CO
Bowery
TNE
John Ring
Ihn Farrell
Noilo
TT Board of Examiners
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Pilcher
Main Street
W. Macormick
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Marietta
Domaan & Preunnsne
Degepee
Philad
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Sit “Ang
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Philadelphia
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Stenhouse
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Mowee
Tea Vale
Queen City
Avacy Town
Howard
Penny
Pioneer
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Neb
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