Historic Connecticut estate and Griswold family lore
A lengthy reminiscence detailing the Grislwold and Wolcott family ties at the Black Mall estate, once Governor Stonger Griswold’s dwelling. It recounts the mansion’s antiquity, lineage to Oliver Wolcott and Martha Pitkin, and a curious courtship leading to a marriage that shaped Connecticut’s political dynasty.
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Matthew Griewolil
Tyme
Iranos
Leyhook
Breck
Stoger Griswold
Griswold
Stowor Grinwold
Ile
Congress
Washington
Adana
Jefferson
Oliver Wolcott
Treasury
Desiny
Connecticut
Grlawold
Black Mall
Matthew Garlawold
Matthew
Durham
Clack Fall
Roger Wolcott
Pitkin
Matthew Griswold
Roger Griswold
Starpers Magazine
General Pickett and the Libby Prison Escape Money
A 19th century tale recounts General Pickett sending $2,000 to a Federal officer at Libby prison to aid an escape. An orderly betrayed the transfer, but Pickett borrowed the funds via mortgage to follow through. The prisoner escaped. Pickett’s estate faced mortgage sale, and the narrator questions reveling in such misfortune.
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Plakett
Alwalon
Mawbern
P Plakett
Denton
Libby
Pickett
Daya
Oficar
Grooubacke
Baefly
Richmond
Turkey Leland
Bouthorn
Picket
Booth
Gen. Pickett
Federal
Dianne
Andersonvilla
Fragmented speech on Lincoln era politics and local figures
The passage depicts a rambling joke laden reflection involving John Henry, a possible alderman path, slippers and chestnut bars, then shifts to a Winches ter Confederate conversion tale and a Union sympathizer’s plea. It ends with a fiery line about Stonewall Jackson and the Valley.
Notable Fer Con Day Events Highlight Lady's Vision Return
The wife of Lt on Timothy Allyn, blind seven years, regains partial sight after a geesy operation for a sat a village. A surprise follows at the queer head-dress fashions show, entertaining the women with lively attire and chatter.
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Llon
Timothy 5
Allyn
Young Lady Wears White Crepe to Ball Then Blue Dye
Colla Lowes tells of a young woman described as an excellent manager in appearance who received three invitations to balls in one winter. She purchased a white crepe dress from China via a sailor brother with little money for gloves and a fan. For each ball she altered the dress’s color, ending with blue, planning to revert to white if a further invitation comes.
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Colla Lowes
China
Papa
Innocent Countryman and Clerks in Odd Shop Dialogue
A countryman visits a store and is queried by a lady clerk about the infant's gender while pricing goods. Mrs. Toodles asks her husband to fetch snuff, and he comments on the fine costs, explaining light-heartedly that a straw may tickle the nose to sneeze. The merchant bargains on items as the exchange ends with the man defending prudence.
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Mra. Toodles
Toodles
Man imprisoned in New York for boating his wife
A man jailed in New York for beating his wife says, I have comfort anyway, and that is they are not sent to jail for doing such thing.
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New York
Wisconsin Girls Build Core Of Wond In Seven Hours
Two Wisconsin girls chopped and piled a core of wond in seven hours. The piece hints at future prospects with light humor, noting that chances are they will both marry poor sticks.
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Wisconsin
Fragmentary Entry on Editor Per of the Brethren
A garbled note mentions an editor named Brees and a fellow named Lee with unclear roles. The text references wear, a possible attack, and IEEE style hints, but lacks coherent facts or dates. No definite event, organization, or outcome can be established from the fragment.
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Fai
Ieee
Republican Party Pledge for Honest Governance and Reform
The Republican platform vows an independent course, opposing corruption and advocating honesty, fiscal restraint, and qualified public officers. It endorses a stable currency, prudent legislation, and a new Missouri constitution, while pledging to champion Western interests and develop the state as a political, cultural, and commercial center.
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Bis Peticy
Repubicean
Fey
Beng
Hheir
Missouri
Maols
Iowa
Kanans
Arkanes
Mienour
Tlt Cou
Subscription rates for Daily Republican and affiliates in Missouri
The St. Louis Republican lists prepaid subscription prices for daily, tri weekly, and weekly editions, with one to five copies available by mail. It notes remittance options by draft, money order, or registered letter, and provides agent terms for postmasters and clubs.
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Daily Republican
St. Louie
Mivcourt Republican
George Ksapp & GU
Louth
Ferms
Lahaema
Aub
The Times on currency reform and democracy debate
The Times argues for monetary reform, economy, and honesty, opposing restrictive currency measures and favoring broad-based taxation. It supports Democratic principles, Western interests, and public credit while condemning burdens on the many for the benefit of the few. The piece defends free schools, honest banks, and a strong republic, urging persistent national policy alignment with Southern and Western needs.
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Ioulifon
Ita
Pia
Aleall
Adueres
Arries Baratt
Ponce Nomad
Ayeret
Clarsen
Ming
Democratie
Tnt
Washington
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Arauta Wolcott
Camel
Dlack Mall
Martha Pitkin
Cousin Matthew
U. S
Frederick Tudor
Boston
Charleston
8. C
Savannah
New Orleans
Cambridge
East Indies
Calcutta
Ganges
Thdor
Drasil
Atti Jas
Appstons
Cyclopedia
Dresden
Unio
John Henry
John
Lincoln
Winchester
Recevi
President
Jackson
Valley
Louis
Phenix Insurance Co
Brooklyn, N. J
Norton A
Ackerman
Nts
Leesen Paige
Mls
B'istoclass Company
Troy Heralp
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