Pioneer Echoes and Oddities From December 1847 Norwalk
A collage of verse about pioneers and forest life, a Parisian belle tale of deception in Ostend, a long yarn about a cheese making boast and a Greek swindle, moralizing on kindness to the old, plus notes on science, industry, and curious local humor.
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Norton
Universe
Steve
Wade
John Cline
Norwalk
Winderneas
Beaven
Iwo
Nashville
Andrew Jackson
Bowh
Thenhey
Rome
St Louis Reveille
Major Downing on Mexican War Roads and Politics
An 1847 letter from Major Jack Downing to President James K. Polk discusses military roads in Mexico, the constitutional debate on internal improvements, and the need for more troops and funds. He casts doubt on Santa Anna's leadership, urges faster annexation plans, and links the war effort to land policy and settlement. The piece blends satire with wartime strategy and political opinion.
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National Intelligencer
Major Dowaux
Tixanguarrsas
Mexico
Tom
United States
Gates
Seaton
General Scott
Vera Cruz
Richie
Ritchie
Annesin
Santa Anna
Downing
Slidell
Bill Johnson
Bill
Cape Horn
South America
Mr. Polk
Europe
Asia
Africa
West India Islands
Gail
Polk
Union
Enquirer
Polky
Avery
Jestua
Scott
Sol
Jack Downing
Janes K. Poux
Annesia
Washington
Congress
Wromall
New York State
Cushing
Old Bay State
Annexin
Alexander
Pillow
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Stickney
Court of Common Pleas
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Wull
Waron
Ere
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Milan
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Olney
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Cleveland
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Opper
NHE
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Aleve
Sit
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M. W. Combes
Erie County
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Tribune
New York
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Ohie
Wooster
Aughn
Dally
Bristol
Wright
Chekner
J. R. Graves B. Kery
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Ke Marks
Daniel Morse
William Brewster
Norwalk Drug and Paint Store
Carlon
F. Olwey
H.& A. H. Rose
Ital
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John E. Tucker
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