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Everett, Edward (1794-1865) Speech given to the Putnam Phalanx accompanied by transmittal letter, for presentation at the 1864 Soldiers' Sanitary Fair [Decimalized .01-.02]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00633 Author/Creator: Everett, Edward (1794-1865) Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Header Record Date: circa 5 February 1864 Pagination: 2 items Order a Copy

Everett served as Governor of Massachusetts 1836-1840, Secretary of State 1852-1853, and United States Senator 1853-1854. The Putnam Phalanx was organized in 1858 to welcome home former Connecticut Governor Thomas H. Seymour on his return from Russia and is noted for its adoption of old Continental uniform.

Everett, Edward, 1794-1865
Phalanx, Putnam, fl. 1862

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