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18 March 1865
Dickinson, Daniel (fl. 1865)
Untitled
"The destruction of slavery bu the rebellion of its propriety and advocacy, will be regarded in after times, as one of the most beneficent."
GLC08047
1861/09/28, 1861/12/07
True witness (New Orleans, La.)
Vol. 8 nos. 31 and 41. Presbyterian religious newspaper. The 12/7/1861 issue discusses slavery and religious readings for soldiers.
GLC05959.18
1864
Blair, Montgomery (1813-1883)
Speech of the Hon. Montgomery Blair, on the causes of the rebellion and in the support of the president's plan of pacification
Published by Sherwood & Co. Address delivered before the Maryland State Legislature at Annapolis 22 January 1864. States that the duty of the country is to suppress the rebellion and eliminate slavery. Encourages the unification of all parties to...
GLC01265.27
5 February 1863
Barwood, James (fl. 1863-1870)
to Bill
writes at great length about slavery and abolition. thinks the institution of slavery is repugnant, but at the same time, thinks it helped to introduce blacks to civilization and that they are better off now than they were before.
GLC09358.1
29 March 1861
Pinckney, Henry Laurens (1794-1863)
Charleston mercury. [Vol. 56, no. 11, 113 (March 29, 1861)]
News From Europe, Engalnd and the South, Slavery a Direct Source of Wealth, The Abolition Regime.
GLC05959.43.02
11 June 1862
Christian banner. [Vol. I, no. 6 (June 11, 1862)]
Pro-slavery newspaper, vol. 1 no. 6. Misdated June 11 but actually 14th, as noted inside newspaper. Anti-secessionist newspaper speaks of disloyal slaves now fighting against the survival of Virginia. There are also articles that argue that in...
GLC08493
1863
Williams, John Mason (1780-1868)
Nullification and compromise; a retrospective view
Published by the Loyal Publication Society of New York. Number 27 in a series. Reviews the history of the Nullification Crisis as a means to demonstrate that South Carolina's actions were a "mere pretext" to slavery and civil war.
GLC01265.13
1 January 1863
Chronicle-extra.
News-sheet printing the Emancipation Proclamation with news from New Orleans, New York and Louisville. Heading states, "Slavery Forever ABOLISHED in the United States of America!!"
GLC00902
1857/07/03 ca.
Unknown
To: [unknown] [Rough draft]
Rough draft of letter regarding the grievances of Connecticut electors with the Lecompton Constitution, popular sovereignty and slavery in Kansas, and the electors criticism of Pres. Buchanan. "After what was called the "abolition of the Missouri...
GLC07992.02
May & June 1862
Redmond, Dennis (fl. 1856-1865)
Southern cultivator. [Vol. 20, no. 5 & 6 (May & June, 1862)]
Cattle for the South, Negro Slavery, What Shall be Done with the Contrabands, Virginia War Whiskey. A letter to the editor encourages the North to understand and support slavery due to its mild climate and uplifting work environment. An editorial...
GLC05959.11.04
10 May 1865
Brownlow, William Gannaway (1805-1877)
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig and rebel ventilator. [Vol. 2, no. 13 (May 10, 1865)]
The end of Booth, The abolition of slavery in Tennessee, Order of the President, Proclamation by the President.
GLC05959.50.59
10 December 1864
Richmond weekly enquirer. [Vol. 37, no. 158 (December 10, 1864)]
Sherman's position, Lincoln's message to Congress, Abolition of slavery by Constitutional Amendment.
GLC05959.73.15
4 October 1862
Harper & Brothers (1833-1962)
Harper's weekly. [Vol. 6, no. 301 (October 4, 1862)]
Includes a printing of the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation on the third page titled, "THE ABOLITION OF SLAVERY." Discusses the Emancipation Proclamation, including an article titled "Slavery Practically abolished." Includes coverage of...
GLC08620
11 April 1869
Sherman, William Tecumseh (1820-1891)
to Horace Greeley
Claims that the newspaper clamor over the terms of Confederate surrender, including slavery, would not have arisen had Lincoln not been assassinated. Fragment of a letter.
GLC05507
19 October 1847
Taylor, Zachary (1784-1850)
to R. C. Wood
Writes to his son-in-law, a U.S. Army surgeon in Baltimore, about the presidential campaign, with doubt about his chances. In regard to the congressional debate over slavery, expresses his hope that a compromise will be achieved, since the outcome...
GLC00529.05
25 July 1862
Coit, Charles M. (1838-1878)
to his family
Declares that he wishes General Halleck had a stronger anti-slavery stance. Reacts to news of new recruits from Norwich and tells of the officers being switched around because of promotions and resignations.
GLC03603.127
23 January 1864
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig and rebel ventilator. [Vol. 1, no. 5 (January 23, 1864)]
The Government of Jeff Davis, Brutal character of the rebellion, Slavery the cause of war, General Bragg's farewell address to his army, Address by General Marshal to the people of E. Tennessee.
GLC05959.50.05
1865/06/22
Johnson, Andrew (1808-1875)
Pardon of Francis Smith for rebellion (c/s William Hunter, Acting Sec. of State)
With MS note on his taking oath that pardon will take affect when Smith takes oath, including provision against slavery. Countersigned by William Hunter as Acting Sec. of State.
GLC06794
26 October 1864
Hubbard, F.M. (fl. 1864-1865)
Church intelligencer. [Vol. 5, New Series, no. 7 (October 26, 1864)]
Article titles include Slavery in America, Bishop Colenso and the Cause of His Infidelity, An Important Discovery - A Christian Temper is Everything, A Religious Conversation - Sources of Evil and the Causes.
An English editorial on slavery in...
GLC05959.32.04
13 February 1864
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig and rebel ventilator. [Vol. 1, no. 8 (February 13, 1864)]
Gov. Andrew Johnson on Slavery & compensated labor, The virtue of the Amnesty Oath, Address to the President of the US on behalf of the people of E. Tennessee, Longstreet's position in Tennessee.
GLC05959.50.08
26 November 1863
Lee, Robert E. (1807-1870)
General Orders No. 102
Calling on the army to continue fighting, "A cruel army seeks to reduce ... [us] to abject slavery.... Let every man resolve... if need be, to die in defence of a cause so sacred, and worthy of the name won by this army on so many bloody fields."
GLC06753
11 December 1796
Washington, George (1732-1799)
to Sir John Sinclair
Written by President Washington to Sinclair the Scottish politician and writer on finance and agriculture. Describes the natural characteristics of various sections of the country, their chief resources, climates, interests and activities, relative...
GLC08095
27 July 1861
Haldeman, Walter Newman (1821-1902)
Louisville daily courier. [ Vol. 33, no. 24 (July 27, 1861)]
Great Battle in Va., Special Accounts From Richmond, Message of President Davis, Dispatch from President Davis - announcing victory, The Abolition of Slavery, A Word to Non-Slave Holders, Details of the Battle.
GLC05959.12.02
1865/03/04
Armstrong, Halleck (fl. 1865)
to: Mary [Armstrong].
Reports on rumor that Sherman has been defeated, hopes it isn't true, talks about great number of dead and burial procedures, remarks on slavery as the sin of the South.
GLC06734.07
1861-1863
Shifflet, Hillary (1823-1863)
Collection of Hillary Shifflet, C company, 1st regiment, Ohio, volunteers [Decimalized .01-.15]
Shifflet served as Private in the Ohio 1st Vols., Company C. The collection includes one letter from his father to Shifflet. By the end of the correspondence, he complains of war weariness, especially of Lincoln's interference with slavery.
GLC02174
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