Greenleaf, Halbert S., 1827-1906 Speech of Hon. Halbert S. Greenleaf of New York, in the House of Representatives, Saturday, January 19, 1884.

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GLC#
GLC08445.04.01
Type
Books & pamphlets
Date
1884
Author/Creator
Greenleaf, Halbert S., 1827-1906
Title
Speech of Hon. Halbert S. Greenleaf of New York, in the House of Representatives, Saturday, January 19, 1884.
Place Written
Washington, District of Columbia
Pagination
1 v. : 7 p. : Height: 23 cm, Width: 14.7 cm
Primary time period
Rise of Industrial America, 1877-1900
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Representative Greenleaf discusses the court-martial of General Fitz-John Porter. In support of Porter, concludes "Why, then, in view of these clearly established facts, should we longer delay this simple act of justice to a most meritorious but much-abused soldier? Why wait for a more auspicious day? Why wait till this perfectly innocent man has gone down with his gray hairs in sorrow to the grave? Let us act, here and now... I support this bill for his relief with all my heart..."

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