Mixed 19th Century Notices and Reflections in New York
A collage of political notes and social vignettes discusses Gen Dix’s potential governorship, Meigs’ heroism in defending Washington, liquor trade stats, military spending, and a Newport society snapshot. It cites McClellan’s presidential prospects, British naval policy on a pirate seizure, and era gossip on fashion and society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dix
New York
MC. Meigste
Washington
United States
Thorton
Avarien
Interesting Interview With the President Vindicated by President
A lengthy transcription from The Grand County Wisconsin Herald detailing an interview with President Lincoln, led by Judge Mills of Wisconsin and introduced by ex Governor Randall. The piece discusses Lincoln’s views on war policy, Union preservation, and the role of emancipation, contrasting Lincoln’s stance with McClellan’s military record and strategic ideas. It covers Lincoln's reflections on public morale, strategic positions, and the ongoing Union war effort, with broad remarks on constitutional issues and the path to victory.
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Laxcons
Grand County
Wis
Toudoh
T. Mills
Lincolin
McClellan
Dudee Mille
Randall
Wisconsin
Linear
Ann
President
Mills
Liu
Covsin
Dresident
Hille
Ameneu
Predente
Randal
Seediot
Camnet
Gene Sad
Itat
Avex
CU Feted
Tea
Aris Veleneg
Widaopaidins Union
Hite
Walla
Walt
Aludiery
Benin
Uae
Enaincrain
Mort Dudeon
Hong
Faun
Wien
Pfelt
Duper
Linvolt
McClelha
Minelle
McClalan
McClellian
McDowell
Grant
Napoleus
Leset
Tlh
Marton
Aerouns
P Woaretieyrtenn
Sinat
White House
Warhington
Felhan
Burda Davis
Gene Grantix
Shenandiah Valley
Metteltan
Mani
Waslington
Renees
Leo
Fest
Jeloop
Haul
Thunderbolt
Hia Tett
Betta Hold
Yin McClollnay
McCleskin
Witt
Gore Hooker
Gen. Summersaint
Kearney
Haute
General Dix declines Union Governor nomination letter
The document shows General Dix, in a Syracuse address to Ward Huot, declining the Union party nomination for Governor in 1864. He states he will not accept the nomination as he aims to help end the rebellion through steadfast war policy and unwavering pressuring of the war effort. The text includes typographical errors and old political rhetoric reflecting Civil War era sentiment.
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Jo, Lane
Oregon
Coppersteu
Odo
New York City
Pietior
Cin Kavnati, Hin
Qruturis
Grant
Rosceriuisstant
Hookers
Choisy Ane
Htvimck
Shevisans
Maul Purler
Logan
Sickles
Garefield
Mosseau
Curtis
Burnside
Legou
Wanven
Kearny
Sedgwick
Hiwaruiy
Foote
Farragut
Athaigny
Hartford
Jeti
Davis
Fort Sumter
Copperhead
Richmond Baenainer
CIA
Harper's Weekly
General Dix
Ward Huot
Syracuse
Leangvaurens
Tax East
Foux A. du
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Artemns
Panny
Mr Bold
Bern
Dr. Whately
Newport
Geneva
Niagara
Éulin
Stowell
En Putch India Company
Bergen
Count Bentinck
Pusland
Treaseau
B.A. Roun
Cama
St. Louis
Pirate Tall
Hassee
Savannah
Pi Tallahassee
Wilmington
Crrierns
Solin Taylor
Wm. MW. Ward i
Alexander Curtis
C. la. Sones
W. Iu. Sheplaa
Marines
Boxtswain Lassidey
Stewart
Russell
Sarah A. Boyce
James Funk
Carrie Estetle
New Bournt
Bark Bay State
Boste
Varig A. Richards
Chooner Carroll
East Machia
Bull
Ne York
Tlantic
Burk Suliote
Calais
Maine
Spokane
Calaiurut
Adriatic
Thomas
Lament Dupont
Pe Littletiid
Bangor
Sarah B. Mavetot
Hooth'as
Portland
Alexander
Harpswell
Jendship
Acorn
Sug Hoan
Rudway
Mrs. C
Madan
Rushanan
America
Homer
Xenophon
Cyrus
Iden Eaere
Massachusetts
Elizabeth
Charles T
Letoves
Byen
Brae
England
Pale, Stewart & Co
Burton County
Jobnstown
Kingsboro
Weat
Galway
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Concoyaticut
California
Texas
Missouri
Arkansas
Cape
Cape of Goor Hope
Abdgeabin Afb
Shanafitaied
Calcutta
South America
West Indies
Mexico
Sandwich Islands
Indis
Boston
Sao
Leta
Ward Hyat
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