Michigan University Reaches Milestones and War Service
An 1860s university report outlines enrollment by department total 652 with 224 graduates in the Union Army. It notes endowments from Congressional land sales around $600,000 producing $35,000 annual income and $85,000 from other sources. It praises the medical and law departments and highlights student origins across states.
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Science
Department of Law
Micb
Sands
Ohio
Wis
Iowa
Indiana
N.Y
Vitl
N. BL
Genada
Maes
Kansas
Conn
Oregon
Cal
Michigan
Grand Army of the Republic
Congress
Our University
American Educational
Report of General Banks Operations at Opelousas and Bayou Vermilion
Gen Banks reports operations along Opelousas and Bayou Vermilion in April 1863. Grover’s march from New Iberia forced enemy retreat after destroying a bridge, while reconstructions proceeded. Dwight cleared routes toward Washington, and a joint party captured 60 men, heavy guns, and transports, seizing key positions and the Bayou Courtableau region.
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Bayou
Grand Coteau
Opelousas
Bayou Cocodue
Texana
Texas
Wave
Dwight
Moore
Taylor
Alexandria
New York
Blanchard
Barrett
Louisiana
Durham
Lieut
Harwood
Barras Landing
Aourtableau
Bute Aux Rose
Dunham
Bereau Bayou
Bate Ala Rose
Genigus Jose
Lient. Com
U.S. N
Atchafalaya
Banks
Hauxog
Sts
Soldiers vote rights debate heats in state legislatures
In a controversial discussion from New Years to spring, debates recall laws in Pennsylvania Wisconsin and Iowa granting soldiers in the field the right to vote. Gov governors vetoed similar bills in New York and resistance in other states sparks questions about taxation and representation. The piece argues soldiers deserve a voice and warns of historical ingratitude toward those who defend the nation. Egan CE, Newloapeld 7.
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Wisconsin
Towa
Senate
New York
Seymour
York
Govould
Free States
Schiere
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