Reconstruction Era Letter from Confederate Leaders
A lengthy Confederate-era letter from figures including R. E. Lee and A. Stephens urges peace and union under constitutional rule. It argues for reconciliation, self governance in the South, and stresses loyalty to the United States Constitution while addressing political power and race relations. Signatories include Beauregard, Stephens, and others from Louisiana Georgia Virginia West Virginia Texas, with emphasis on restoring the Union and stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Abvo
Tole Tabor
Paina
Demates
United
R. EB. Lee
Virginia
G. Z. Beauregard
Louisiana
Alexander H. Stephens
Georgia
Alexander HU. H. Stuart
O. M. Conrad
Linton Stephenin
A.T. Caperton
West Virginia
I’. 8. Stockdale, Texas ; F., W. Pickens,South Carolina; William J. Robinson
Joseph R. Anderson
William B. Turner
H. Subec
South Carolina
EB. Fontaine
John’ Letcher
B. C. Adams
Mississippi
W. J. Green
North Carolina
Lewis, Haring
P. W. Daniels, Jr
W. P. Sutherlin
A. B. James
Louisian
Tontaht Beauregard
Texas
M. C. H. Norton
T. B. Brame
H. T. Russell
Ceorgia
Samuel J. Doughnsy
Jéremiah Morton
John B. Baldwin
George MW
Bolling
Theddore I. Conway
Ena . W . Hyonseule
Mexico
Fragmented eyewitness account of 1865 riot rhetoric in New York
A World correspondent recalls a nighttime mob in Bay Street area during a November election period. He describes masked figures with weapons marching in formation, shouting orders, and threatening African Americans. The piece questions whether violence targets women and children or serves radical political ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Washionon
Pegrges
Pe Jan
Puntty
Political Shift and 1864 Majority Referenced in Minnesota Race
Fragmented text notes Radicals claiming a change in 1864 majority dynamics. It mentions Democratic gains and a large share of the vote, hinting at unrest. Minnesota reporting cites a contest with Donnelly Hubbard and Brecker as Democratic nominee. If no compromise occurs Brecker may win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Pavn
Te. Donnelly
Hubbard
Brecker
At Broaday Standoff Ends in Fatal Shooting
last evening Mr Hopson of 619 Broadway confronted Katraré on a roadhouse bottle sale dispute. Lyon intervened with an umbrella and Hopson fired his four barrel pistol, striking Lyon in the breast. Lyon died at City Hospital fifteen minutes later. Hopson arrested. he is described as under six feet tall and 33 years old.
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Broadway
Routh
Lyon
Hopson
Goodwin
City Hospital
Train Plunges from Bridge Near Russell Mass
Last Wednesday evening a Neponset line stock and freight train ran off a bridge near Russell, Massachusetts. The oil car exploded with a loud report heard for miles. Several men are reported burned or injured as crews work to recover the wreckage and assess casualties.
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Boston
Russell
Mass
Tne
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