Bevan and Grant Memoir Controversy Highlights Credit Dispute
In New York on March 21 the Sun publishes General Adam Badeau’s full statement to the American public detailing his claims over the memoirs of General Grant. Badeau argues he spent years preparing the book, claims Grant concealed profits, and asserts his own vital guidance and revisions shaped the text. He recalls offering to retire from writing after a long career with Grant and defends the work as a labor of love and essential for an accurate portrayal of Grant and Civil War events.
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Prod Grant
Gnerst Grant
Bim Awey
Bevan
Grant
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Budean
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Fred Groat
Bateau Peorta
Cotose
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Addie
Brufieg
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Lenage
Liu
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Northwestern
Burlington & Northwestern
Northwest
Atlantic Seaboard
Minovapohie
St. Pauk
New York
Paul Va
Chicago
Lake Superior
Memoir dispute over Grant Badeau correspondence revealed
The letter from General Grant to Badeau rejects authorship claims and profits sharing for Badeau's memoir work. The exchange shows Badeau insisting on a written contract and royalties, while Grant refuses collaboration and asserts the work bearing his name must be his own. The documents illuminate tensions after Grants relapse and discuss public notice.
Volcanic Islands Bonin Home Of Fifty Japanese Settlers
The Bonin islands lie between lat 25 and 27 north and long 140 23. St John is the only inhabitable isle, with about fifty people of mixed nationality living without stable law. The group features dramatic volcanic scenery, high clouded peaks, cliffs, plateaus, and lush beaches, with springs feeding rivulets that water cocoab barn mulberry and banana trees. Harbor is landlocked with deep holding grounds, ships could anchor with room to swing clear. Wild hogs, deer, and abundant fish provide food. green turtles are plentiful and islanders trade with passing vessels for Spanish dollars, which are hoarded for unknown purposes.
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Bonin Islands
St John
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The Wretched Zulu Babies and their Ritual
In Drake's Magazine a description of Zulu infant customs reports the medicine man making deep incisions on newborns, rubbing in medicine, and washing the child in smoke before sealing the ritual with red paint. The mother is set aside during this period, risking malady to the infant.
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Drake's Magazine
Licenses for Engine Men and Locomotive Knowledge
The Baltimore Press urges Congress to license locomotive engineers as a simple solution to reduce fatalities. It argues engineers lack essential knowledge of steam generation and machine parts, noting most have not trained as apprentices and understand only rudiments of their duties.
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Congress
Stephenson
Old Fashioned Cures and Patent Remedies Trickle Back
A satirical exposé notes doctors struggle with new medical theories while old simple cures like Warner's Log Cabin Sarsaparilla and Dr Pierce's preparations regain popularity. It highlights testimonials, spring tonics, liver pills, and remedies for eye, blood, and lung issues, praising patent tonics for universal health.
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