Marietta’s Northwest origins and Blennerhassett legacy
Marietta figures prominently as the Northwest Territory settlement cradle. The piece recounts Marietta’s early fort and courthouse, Blennerhassett and Burr's island life, and notable ties to the Ohio frontier era, including Marietta’s role in establishing governance and defense. It notes the 1790s settlement, the Island home, and the sturdy courthouse built in 1804 under Griffen Green.
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Jrmnt
Sant
Fisterlen Vole Trn
Mivinttn
Marierty
Dirs
Tov
Ohio
Marietta
Marletta
Cincinnati
Murietta
Oho
Infinna
Hiwale
Michigan
Wikeonain
Northwest ‘Territory
Murietia
Nerth
Witot Mey
Eleanorlinwady
Tinsbund
Moreovar
Mariett
Bo Enslaved
Histarians Association
Old Town
Forvignire
Witrwden
Herman Blennerhassett
Trishman
Miost
Agni
Terrance
Jennerhnastt
Ohio River
Bulld
Teds
Breaie
Wurrpgain
Alston
South Carolina
Louisiana Company
Burr
Jolutmant
Wurr Nave
Walt
Nurtoil
New York City
Moennerhaasett
Old Washington Court House and Portrait Studio Tales
A fragment recalls an early two story jail with front room court, a bell from Norwich, and a long parade of cabinet portraits. It notes photographers in Washington assessing politicians like Evarts Sherman Whitney King Hoar and Wade Hampton, praising Burden Davidse’s bell and Burk’s sturdy presence, plus remarks on modern image making and a bygone public life.
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Enigh
Ani
Teont
Norwich
Burentin Davidse
Ustom
Funoriin
Washinton
Bimunde
Jeeta
Evarts
Sohaloy Sherman
Btorhmin
Whitney King
Washington
Lamar
Earth
Hoar
Siwell
Java
Fry
Wade Mampton
Banator Burk
Sonia
Eis
Randall
Senator Hout
Mr. Moctigon
Aid
Lyon Nike
Carlisle
Pioneers and Burr era musketry in the Northwest
The fragment recounts early Northwest Territory tribes and forts near Muskingum, plus Burr’s Marietta expedition attempts. It notes General Putnam fortifications, fort walls, housing, and the political intrigue around Burr, his arrest, and the ensuing legal defense by early Northwest attorneys. It mentions notable figures like Meigs and Ewing and ends with scattered anecdotes and curiosities from the era.
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Marietta
Northwest Territory
Putnam
Alderman
Lendass
Tudlun
Te Ornae
Ur Arthur BA
Chale Bain
Afary Lal
Waet
West
Panl Dearing
Jude Ace Murnett
Rotwen J
Meigs
Northwest
Philemon Woocher
Cnarios
Cass
Thome Ewing
Lerp
Innyarn
SCF Nolo
Krank Li Loomis
Cininnath Mumerial Gasette
Democratic Soldiers Challenge Tuttle Over St Louis Riot Threats
A lengthy letter from Iowa Democratic soldiers criticizes Comrade Tuttle for threatening disturbance at the St Louis GAR encampment. They defend Democratic pension policy, praise Democratic Congresses, and warn against insulting the President, urging restraint and adherence to constitutional duty. The missive names several officers and pension agents and argues for unity across parties.
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Generil JM
Buttle
Kos Moines
Dalielen
San Feanclavos
United States
Sunthiy
Thurbart
Washington
St. Lois
Army
St. Louis
Craik
Ux Guitoai
Guellotl
Tuttle
Ninhlel
GACE
Puble
Conyeas
Congress
Iowa
Globe Democrat
Grand Army
St. Lola
Tuatha
Sulidilor
Democratic
Fia
Democratic Union
Offlon
Cofflewholders
W. & Rowe Orans
Army of the
Priny Sigel
New York
Bnell
Penwen
Lonleville
John Co Mack
Prnsions
Wil
Coline Zollinger
Minnapolicy Mra
Minnapolicy Mra Mulligan, Widow of the Gallant Colonel Mulligan
Lexington
Oheaga
Captain Lake
Ab Dee Moline
Gayla Allen
Sait Princisen
Chanore Bhnek
Eolitivens Hatlige
Olewehiil Tyater
General Bae
Mie Mullin
Cie
Ale
Tiavie Sililion Ie
New Yorks
Stoneman
California
Walsh
Stewart M. Taylor
San Francisco
Generait
Ay McClegnayd
Palmer
Miinois
Sickles
Amd
Savail
Cutan
Laulcher
Pratt
Tinana
A. ¥. Rice
House
Sethe
Tro
Senate
Senne
John J. Tagulls
Kansas
Somone
Sonester John Sherman
General Sparks
Hingis
Land Offlce
Nll
Republica
Des Moines
St. Lows
Lown
Duttle
Opp
Democratin Congress
Apd
Billy
Jaeniel
Lin Ten Geal
Anil
George H. Thomas Poa
Bail
Cab
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Phacoxt
Marletia
Bolpen
Calony
Miennernaventt's Island
Sontreal
Canada
Blonveriunsett
Iland
Vetlon
Fanmen's Castle
Neline
Omak
Santit
Winnie Wake
Eleanor
Fairiliess
Parsons
China
Continental Congress
Arthur St. Clair
Wisconsin
England
Prince
Olio
Muskinguen
Hildreth
Tony
Manfilly
Ont
Kavei Ed
Sor
Kes
Lexinmtan
Jdague
Cumtody Hut
Tie
Trumson
Humattion
Ilounevhassutt
Mariatte
Tiffin
Anitiers
Gaye
Nutobos
Willinace
Lene
Tin Txeued
Europe
Mable
Lot
Shia
Sodum
Jani Lot
Catris
Frank
Tillie
Madaparolei
Austia
Switzerland
Wiens
Exprensea Hin
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