I am an intelligent contraband and freeman
An escaped slave narrates his journey from Hoghole Swamp Arkansas to Union lines. He recalls the Proclamation’s promise of liberty, the cruelty of masters and soldiers, travel north through harsh climates, and encounters with Greeley, Lovejoy, and other figures in Washington. He insists on his equal status and freedom despite mockery and rejection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
the Tribune
Hoghole Swamp
Arkansas
Phyllis
Tenied
Sol
Isles
Natick
Trimae
Geeley
Brudeer
Liberte and Liberty in a Free North
A first person narrative traverses northern towns and laborers as the narrator seeks Liberty and meets Gerritt Smith and a Democratic compositor. The piece contrasts freed men’s hardship with slave life and cites political commentary from the Louisville Journal on reconstruction and presidential policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerritt Smith
John Brown
Gen Scott on the War and Reconstruction Prospects
Gen Scott shares blunt views in New York on the Union war effort. He doubts bright prospects, criticizes commanders, and calls for pardons to weaken rebels while punishing leaders. He foresees extended conflict with grave national anxieties beyond this generation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Journal
Scott
New York
Gen. Scott
Delmonivo
Moses H. Grinnell
Fifth Avenue
Fourteenth Street
Delmonico
M&rage
Corinth
Richmond
Union
Gem Scott
Gen. McClellan
McClellan
McDowell
Georf Scott
Burnside
Hooker
Grant
General Grant
Mexico
Akiil
Weather Table for 1864 by Richard Norris
Historical weather table from Herschells Perpetual Weather Table for 1864. Notes monthly lunar dates and wind directions N or S to indicate fair or rainy conditions, with observations of snow, frost, wind, and rain across months from January to December. Leap year detail included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Norris
Herschell
Marcy
Auovst
Fair Noth
Serremser
Chase’s Financial Plans Draw Fire in Times Views
The Times accuses Chase of asset inventory in the states to fund war debts. It predicts widespread repudiation of surrendering property and brands Chase as either naive or deceitful. The piece notes Republican views on his method and its political risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samner
Congress
Lincoln
Sumner
Washington
Dramlette
Union
Republic
New York Times
Chase
Times
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Saccerville
Shelby County
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Soli
Plaice
Louse Bock
Perry Hittel
Borders, &c
Mets
Business Directory
Shelbyville
Richay
Elcy County
Jerry Weakley
Db Norris
County Psurveyor
Shelbaville, MD
James L. Capp
Indiana
Esq. Brown's Leather
Harrison Street
Volunteer Ofice
B. Chae
A.C. Dawes
Chase & Dawes
Glenn
Indianapolis
Ind
Hord
Attorney At Law
Post Office Drug
Soliiers
Bousty, &c
Martin M. Ray
Shelbyville, Ind
THO
W. Woolen
Franklin, Ind
RAY & Woolen, Miorntns At Law
New & Talbot
F. F. Love
Vikes
Pacific Square
Forte
Wvarland
J. Longings
MFA
Land & Montgomery, Attorneys Atlaw
Rolins
Shelbyville Intiana
James Harmison
J.R. Stewart
Brachkets
Blue River
N. Goodrich
Eles
A. J. Higgins
Shellyville
AVING
Morgan
Tam
Shelly County
Drug & Apothecary
J. Wl. Leefers
Woodl
Shelby Woolen Factory
W. Morgar
Lincoln and Greeley
Mr. Greeley
Louisville Journal
Prentice
Telegraph
Atlantic Monthly
Jancanry
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