Tag Archives: Abraham Lincoln

Not Abe’s Australia

Posted on May 20, 2013 by SUMPTER

Northern Democrats were extremely indignant over the arrest, trial, and sentencing of Clement Vallandigham. As the Lincoln administration worked out what to do with the troublesome Copperhead, Southerners also became indignant. The Confederacy wasn’t about to become a dumping ground … Continue reading →

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“Like some hunted beast”

Posted on May 8, 2013 by SUMPTER

From the Richmond Daily Dispatch May 8, 1863: The Situation on the Rappahannock The information received from the Rappahannock to the present time is not detailed, and with respect to the present condition of the opposing forces not very definite. … Continue reading →

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Pennsylvania’s safe

Posted on May 2, 2013 by SUMPTER

150 years ago today, as the Battle of Chancellorsville continued, President Lincoln assuaged the fears of Pennsylvania Governor Curtin: the rebels weren’t threatening his state – no need to call out the militia. From The Papers And Writings Of Abraham … Continue reading →

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patriotic rags

Posted on April 24, 2013 by SUMPTER

and earn a good (Confederate) dollar 150 years ago this week a Richmond newspaper was offering top dollar for the material necessary for its publication. From the Richmond Daily Dispatch April 22, 1863: Rags! Rags!! Rags!!! –The highest market price … Continue reading →

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“cancel my signature”

Posted on April 16, 2013 by SUMPTER

From The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln, Volume Six: ON COLONIZATION ARRANGEMENTS REPUDIATION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH BERNARD KOCK APRIL 16, 1863. A. LINCOLN, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME, … Continue reading →

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DC Union meeting

Posted on April 1, 2013 by SUMPTER

150 years ago yesterday a big Union rally was held in the federal Capitol. Andrew Johnson made an impassioned speech with President Lincoln looking on. Green Adams, a native of the president’s old home of Kentucky, agreed that the Administration … Continue reading →

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Hold Fast

Posted on March 30, 2013 by SUMPTER

The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln, Volume Six, by Abraham Lincoln at Project Gutenberg PROCLAMATION APPOINTING A NATIONAL FAST-DAY. BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: A Proclamation. March 30, 1863. Whereas the Senate of the United … Continue reading →

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Webster was wrong

Posted on March 9, 2013 by SUMPTER

Contrary to Daniel Webster’s assertion, Liberty does not require Union, according to this Southern editorial. Also, it’s too bad the Lincoln administration is pursuing this war because in time there could have been an alliance between two strong, liberty-loving nations. … Continue reading →

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War power to ya

Posted on March 6, 2013 by SUMPTER

Inter arma leges silent. As the 37th Congress closed on March 4, 1863 Northerners were aware that Congress had recently granted the President greatly increased power in order to put down the rebellion and restore the Union. Both the New … Continue reading →

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unoriginal devil

Posted on March 4, 2013 by SUMPTER

The following article finds that there was a British template for President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation. Twenty-five years earlier a writer in Fraser’s magazine suggested a crusade to free American slaves as the only way the United Kingdom had a chance … Continue reading →

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