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Tag Archives: Andrew Gregg Curtin
radical convention
During the 1866 campaign season a “radical convention” met in Philadelphia from September 3-7. Southern “loyalists” participated; it seems they were loyal to Congress and the radical Republican approach to Reconstruction. Here is Charles Ernest Chadsey’s 1896 take on President … Continue reading
Alarmed
The May 30, 1863 issue of Harper’s Weekly criticized the Lincoln administration for not trusting the Northern public. The editorial pointed out two examples – locking up traitorous speakers like Clement Vallandigham and not immediately announcing military defeats. 150 years … Continue reading
Pennsylvania’s safe
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
Keystone Cops
Provost Guard has its work cut out for it at Camp Curtin. Richmond’s Daily Dispatch says the removal of native Pennsylvanian George McClellan as commander of the Army of the Potomac has caused an increase in the turbulence at Camp … Continue reading
Prepping for War – South and North
From The New-York Times April 10, 1861 (The New York Times Archive): IMPORTANT FROM MONTGOMERY. MONTGOMERY Tuesday, April 9. JEFF. DAVIS made a requisition to-day on the Governor of Alabama for 3,000 troops. The Mississippi Brigade, 1,800 strong, arrived at … Continue reading
