Proud Leach household in July 1776
In a Virginia farm setting on July 30 1776 Roger Leach a wounded veteran and his daughter an elegant object of affection await news from Philadelphia as the nation debates independence. The girl reads scattered papers to her father while neighbors ferry news and suitors seek favor. The scene blends domestic life with the onset of the American commitment to independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sallie A. Ramage
woodbine
ever
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Roger Leach
Richard Henry Lee
Congress
Philadelphia
Col. Leach
bette
Clinton
Independence Night Brings Trials to Lovers as War Rages
On the eve of independence, Martha faces romantic tension between Reginald Clinton and John Sherman while Robert Sherman lies badly hurt after a fall. Clinton’s vanity and intoxication alienate him. John and Robert race to gain Martha’s hand as the news spreads that Congress has declared independence. Martha tends the wounded and John’s honor shines when Rob admits the truth. Rob declines Martha, choosing his cousin’s right to marry.
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Reginald Clinton
Martha
Robert
John
Reginald Io
Congress
England
father
Reginald
Robert Sherman
Jobo Sherman
Clinton
Rob
tory
Colonel
Tle
Jove
Rob Sherman
Denver News
Sitting Bull
Crook
Rosebud
Randall
Daily pages reveal hillside home memories and wedding tales
The fragment describes younger Marthas and Johms telling a cherished local story as fresh leaves and flowers decorate around their pictures. Fair maids read eagerly the pages of a century-old daily at a hillside home.
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Marthas
Johms
fair maid
trae
daily
tefe
Debated tax cuts tied to debt paydown in New York
Albany Evening Journal argues Gov. Tilden did not cut taxes but debt payments reduced levies. It notes Democrats reduced bounty debt from 1868 to 1873 while Republicans finished paying remaining obligations by 1876, leaving taxes lower mainly due to debt extinction rather than spending cuts.
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Albany Evening Journal
Guv. Tilden
Tilden
hardihood
caiil
Gov. Tilden
Noted Soldier George A. Custer’s Life and Career
A historic overview of George A. Custer’s early life and rise through the U.S. Army ranks. Details his West Point entry, Civil War service, rapid promotions, staff roles with McClellan and Sheridan, and eventual command. Describes his personality, leadership style, and the postwar assessment of his character and capabilities.
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Cster
Monroe
Michigan
Daniel L. Bacon
Ohio
New Rumley
Harrison county
George A. Custer
West Point Military Academy
jori
John A. Bingham
China
2nd Cavalry
Chickahominy
Richmond
McClellan
Sth Cavalry
Army of the
Cavalry
Custer
Dash
Sheridan
Murat
Napoleon
Byron
Lee
Appomatox
Longstreet
io-Grant
thethei
Grant
Caster
Johnson
Sturgle
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cas
Custer and his fate debated in partisan account
A reconstructed 19th century portrait discusses George A. Custer as hunter and writer in frontier life. It challenges claims of presidential dismissal, argues he died bravely at Little Bighorn, and criticizes press sensationalism and partisan misrepresentation.
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Custer
scchals
UGke
Clymer
Belknap
Washington
Orville Grant
White House
Gunter
Grant
army
navy
Terry
Crook
Gibbon
Rene
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