Letter from Massachusetts Statesman to Arkansas Editor in 1871
A long 1871 correspondence from J.Q. Adams of Massachusetts to an Arkansas editor discusses Reconstruction, unity of the North and South, and local self government. The letter argues for amity with emancipated people, criticizes federal policy, and urges reconciliation among former Confederates and Northern allies.
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Massachusetts Statesman
Arkansas
Quincy
Mass
South
South Carolina
Rome
Vallandigham
J.'’. Trezevant
Hsq
Augusta
Ark
California Savings Banks Pay High Deposit Rates
The California savings banks offer savings deposits with rates ranging from six to twelve percent, attracting customers with attractive interest returns.
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California
Colfax Seeks Retirement in Public Life This Term
Vice President Colfax reiterates he will not seek political honors and plans to retire after his current term. He thanks Republican friends for their support and hopes for continued victory of their principles and candidates. The note references Schuyler and hints at political satire. The wedding ring ritual discussed places, with Father Son Holy Ghost and Amen, as part of marriage formulary.
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New Harmony Register
Owensville High School
Bryant
Kate Cornil
M. BE. Church
J. P. J. Kumler
Barker’s Grove
Montgomery Township
Platonian Society
Prof
Owenaville High School
Col. Gorman
Board of Examiners
Thomas Walker
G. W. Gorman
Joel Hume
Sailess Grigsby
Henry Vinson
Sec
Owensville
Ind
Willie
Papa
Mamma
Georgie
Mr. Conway
Louisiana
Grandma
Galway
Colfax
Schuyler
State Sentinel
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C.W. Slater
New Harmony
John Quincy Adams
Gary
Ivar
Ohio
New York Herald Georgia
Ku Klux
Montgomery
Alabama
Loyal League
State House
Capitol
Niblo
Ku Klux I
IT. W. Conway
Louisians
YesJohn B. Gough
Boston
Bridgeport
Asar
Fred Grant
Posey County
Indiana
Black Township
Mount Vernon
Harmony Township
Lynn Township
Point Township
Robb Township
Robinson Township
Smith Township
Bethel Township
Marrs
Center Township
Robb
Marrs Township
Mt. Vernon
New Iarmagny
Frank D. Bolton
Joly G. Youne
West & Nerrexton
JOS, West
Josepee West
T. W. Nettelton
New Orleans
General Commission
Jos. West & Co
Joseph West
Louis Prados
JOS. West & Co., Commission Merchants
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Poydras and
Magazine Streets
Union Hall
Grand Fiatr
New Harmony Brass Band
Agergood Brass and String Music
General
Thrall & Mumfords
Ainters
Thrall & Mumford
City
Indianapolis
Beryant & Stratton
Practical Business, Military and Lecture College
BR. T. Brown
A. L. Southard
Thrall & Mumford's
My20
Thrall & Mumford’s
Otice
Catharine Burrell
Jelz
Joseph Burrell
Anna Arnoldy
John Kilbinger
Otto Hemptenmacher
Justice of the Peace
Efendant
Otto Nemptenmacher
J. P
John R. Hugo
John RR
Hugo
Eureka
Durkee
Burnett's
SPEER
Thrall & Mumfoudrd
A. T. Smith
W. I. Smith
D. G. Hudson
A. T. Smith & CO
Kentucky
Tennessee
Main Street
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