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21 January 1860
Pierce, Franklin (1804-1869)
to John McNeil re: foreseeing civil war
Written while on vacation. Argues that Civil War is inevitable unless the Democrats regain control of the government
GLC03660
1822-1874
Civil War statesmen: 33 letters & docs [decimalized]
GLC02469
circa 1869-1870
Unknown
[Letter discussing post Civil War party politics in West Virginia] [incomplete]
An unknown author discusses the details of a West Virginia election. States, "The voters at Chaplin & Shepherdstownship all voted. Some rebels who were at the polls in said townships on the day of election offered colored ballots which were refused...
GLC08606.07
1861-1864
Various
Documents related to the Civil War draft and Eben Whittemore [Decimalized .01-.34]
This group of 34 documents, both printed and manuscript items, detail the draft apparatus on Cape Cod: printed lists of the number of eligible men, and the quota of such men required to enlist or be drafted from each of these towns. Some of the...
GLC02175
1847-1874
Sumner, Charles (1811-1874)
Collection of signed materials, pamphlets and Civil War-related items of Charles Sumner [Decimalized .01 - .41]
Collection of signed materials, books, letters and documents related to the coming of the war, Sumner's career and Reconstruction. Includes: 17 ALSs (30 p.) 1847-1874, 6 AQS on themes of liberty and equal rights, 3 cartes de visite (2 signed), 2...
GLC02095
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