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Freeport Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1867

Page

7

The Grant imbroglio and political storms in wartime

A Washington Bulletin voice defends General Grant amid impeachment fears, praising his record, Whig roots, and reconstruction stance. It contrasts Copperhead opposition with loyal support, notes Grant’s interim War Secretary role, and urges unity against rebels though cautioning against partisan missteps.

Iistory Johnson Mr. W U. S. Grant Jo Daviess County United States General Grant Sherman Meade Sheridan Gen. Thomas Galena Whig Party Republican Party Democratic Party Illinois Lincoln Sumter Gen. Grant Republican Congressional Committee Congress House Senate Mr. Stanton Stanton Coperhead War Department Washburne

Loyal camps and copperhead pickets in Civil War era recall

We can inform the Scion of the JOURNAT that Messrs. Bolender and Carter never did protest duty 'ftre loyal camps' of the Loyal League. It notes loyal Democrats in blue jackets did picket duty against Lee and Sherman, while Bolender and Carter served with stay-at-home Copperhead-Democracy. Also mentions Magnolia Water as a toilet article.

Bolender Carter Ghe ‘Loyal League Brttetine Washington Lee Sherman Atlanta Messrs Copperhead Democracy

Unclaimed Letters Listed at Freeport Post Office

Public notice of unclaimed letters dated October 15, 1867 at Freeport Illinois lists recipients including Mrs Miller, James McPhilips, John Merriman, Ida McKenner, James Miller, Michael Miller, Abby Newcomber, Henry E Putts, Sophia Pratt, Samuel Schaefer, Jacob Snyder, J P Smith, Mary E Selah, Eliza Smith, and other initials. Names cover residents and local contacts awaiting pickup at the Freeport post office.

Freeport Ilinois McGraugh Miller EF W Mulpoon James McPhilips John Merriman John W Morrison Ida “McKenner James Miller Jacop McCarral Michael Miller Abby Newcomber S, Pierce Henry E Putts Pripp Sophia Pratt Samuel Schaefer Jacob Snyder John Schmuse J P Smith Mary E Selah Eliza P Smith Rey E.G—2 Themers Eliza Winter William Weeks W H Wright Jennie Wolford John M Weaver W J Williams Fred A _ INITIALS PS Lsico

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