Unknown [Pro-Lincoln campaign speech by a Union army officer who commanded the 15th corps, 2nd division] [incomplete]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03738 Author/Creator: Unknown Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript Date: [circa June 8 - November 8, 1864] Pagination: 6 p. ; 19.9 x 24.7 cm. Order a Copy
Reminds the soldiers of the necessity of the Civil War and why they are fighting, " ... the suppression of the Rebellion and the preservation of American Liberty." Urges the soldiers to vote for the Union ticket and influence their friends and family to do the same. "Upon the result of this election depends the fate of this government. Defeat the Union Ticket and the Union goes to atoms. Elect it - a speedy peace will follow and our Union will be saved and once more happy." Warns soldiers to be aware of traitors and conspirators. A fragment, lacking beginning and end. Paginated 6 through 11.
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