Rail journey to Philadelphia described with vivid scenery
The writer narrates an Oct ETA by rail from Cedar Rapids to Philadelphia for the Centennial. The trip passes Alleghenies with grand autumn foliage and landstage views of mountains and pines. Philadelphia is bustling, with ornate, diverse facades. the letter reflects on Centennial hardships and the public’s mood toward the fair and its costs.
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Cedar Rapids
Aublimn
Beauby
Granvetn
Livy
Sui Peblin
Cruitch
Philadelphis
Olluisy
Davenport
Owas Royal
Chartes I Jackson
Manchester
Lis
India
Willy
Sketch of the Life of Jthngrs Nextor in 19th Century Memoir
A long biographical sketch chronicles the life of a famed orator, detailing his early family background in New York and Wisconsin, his brothers Clark and Robert, and their rise in Illinois politics. It notes his stubborn independence, a notable altercation with Horace White, and a devoted domestic life with his wife, highlighting their open household, abolitionist ties, and the esteem of contemporaries like Parker Pillsbury.
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Witen
Snydersoll
Warhlen
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Wisconsin
Ousehold
Indlark
Robert
Lees
Ulinolg
Greg Veader
Hover Burts Ileld
May Pout
Parker Pillsbury
Dows
Bach
Wien
EE. Bapes
Pago Duurnal
Carving Turkeys and Lincoln Era Tales From a Dinner Scene
A humorous, chaotic account of a young man who tries to carve a turkey at a dinner, botches the job with clumsy mishaps, and strays into discussions on Indian policy and Abraham Lincoln. It weaves in biographical notes about Robert Todd Lincoln and snippets on early political life and family life.
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Missouri
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Phelps
Inqui
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Panama
Sfissouth
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London
Tilden
America
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England
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Davis
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Gyan
Freedom of All
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Balter
Patrick
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Wisil
Kirkwood
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Bawit Wie
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Peoria
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Merriam
Sanger
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Judge Davis
Abraham Hincoln
Robert
Clack
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Congress
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Lincoln
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City of
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Peck
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