Hayes War Letter From Camp Near Charleston VA
A Civil War era dispatch from August 24 1864 recounts Governor Hayes letter while in camp near Charleston Virginia. Hayes discusses candidacy, duty, and the enemy posture, noting skirmishes and possible engagement if Rebels cross the Potomac. The piece also cites Democratic criticism of Republican tactics and a Springfield Republican critique of Tilden.
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Sheridan
Charleston
Potomac
Hr. B. Hayes
Wa. H. Smity, Esq
Government Theft Under Democratic Administrations
The text claims five million nine hundred fifty-five thousand eight hundred seventy two dollars and twenty two cents was stolen from the Treasury during Democratic administrations Jackson through Buchanan. It contrasts Grant's seven-year period with large annual disbursements, asserts Democrats failed to prove losses, and accuses bondsmen of covering up theft while alleging corruption among former Confederates and reformers.
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Jackson
Polk
Pierce
Buchanan
Grant
Democratic Committees
House of Representatives
Treasury
Floyd
South
Short Lived Hopes in Ohio Politics
The piece notes Republican efforts in Ohio dimming Democratic hopes and urges continued vigilance with the call to "Watch and work" as the campaign unfolds.
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Ohio
Retrenchment claims provoke harsh critic in Civil War era debate
The piece attacks the Democratic claim of government retrenchment and highlights a crisis in funding for wounded soldiers as the Surgeon General warns of delayed payments. It cites Gen. John A. Dix criticizing Tilden and Hendricks, while praising Hayes and Wheeler as candidates for an honest economical government. It also notes a Cincinnati Commercial remark urging Republicans in Ohio to act with urgency.
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Cincinnati Commercial
Redfield
South Carolina
Greenville
Mississippi
Springfield Republican
Gov. Tilden
Gov.Tilden
Reciseness
Democratic Party
House of Representatives
U. S. Record and Gazette
Congress
John A. Dix
Hayes Club
City of
New York
Tilden and Sendricks
Hayes
Wheeler
Cincinnati
Ohio
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Mgr. Tilden
Albany
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Albany Atlas and Argus
Tilden
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H. K. Dorr & CO
Court House
Athens
Donnan & Harper
Ree
J. W. Harris
W.S. Wilson
Harris & Wilson
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T. A. Sheldon
First National Bank
Athens, Ohio
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General Commission Merchant
South Street
Baltimore
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Coolville
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Cornwell & Thomas
Perkin's Drug Store
Main Street
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Union Street
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Waterloo
Wabip
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