The Pittsburgh Convention Opens with Old Abe in View
The article describes a crowded Pittsburgh City Hall for a Republican convention on September 25 with delegates and wounded veterans, the eagle Old Abe on a staff, and a festive atmosphere. Private soldier Dudley chaired, and Gen Cox was later chosen as a leading presidential contender amid rousing support and parades through the city.
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Dudley
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Jaim Morgan
Rappahannock
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General Cochrane
Hamlin
Maine
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McMichael
California
Connecticut
Gen. Cox
Ohio
Ron. Logan
John M. Palmer
Logan
Palmer
Cox
Butler
Geary Byto
Gen. Banks
Gen. Burnside
Schenck
Gon. Gox
Johnson
Leggett
Virginia
Massachusetts
Cochrane
New York, Made the Report of the Committee On Permanent Organisation
East
Congress
Nashville
Andrew Johnson
Doolittle
Philadelphia
Cleveland
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British View of Johnsons Policy and Congress Power
London report from September 47 portrays British skepticism toward Andrew Johnson's policy stance. It accuses him of overreliance on executive authority, warns that his clash with Congress risks central government balance, and urges Northern readers to scrutinize his reconstruction efforts and potential overreach.
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Uniou Piesti
Congress
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Confederacy
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Ms. Johnson
Union
Mr. Johnson
Mr. Dohnecon
Jeongress
Grant Letter Denounces Seward Pledges in 1866 Conflict
A 1866 letter from General Grant responds to claims he pledged President Johnson’s policy. It confirms no one has authority to bind him to any policy and urges Brig. Gen. W. S. Hillyer to stop public misquotations. The document shows Grant opposing Seward and political pressure while backing Johnson’s administration.
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Congress
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