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last step in Connecticut?

Posted on May 29, 2015 by SUMPTER

From the May 29, 1865 issue of The Chicago Times. (at the Library of Congress): The legislature of Connecticut, now in session, has before it a proposition to amend the state constitution so as to give the right of voting … Continue reading →

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Can’t bomb them into submission

Posted on July 20, 2012 by SUMPTER

From the Richmond Daily Dispatch July 21, 1862: Ex-Governor Seymour, of Connecticut, Opposed to a war of subjugation. Ex-Governor Seymour, of Connecticut, has written a remarkable letter to the Hartford Times condemning the use of his name as a Vice … Continue reading →

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Ferry Takes Command

Posted on June 21, 2011 by SUMPTER

From The New-York Times June 21, 1861: COL. COLT’S REGIMENT. HARTFORD, Thursday, June 20. Col. COLT’s Regiment, which was intended for the regular United States service, has to-day been reorganized and enlisted for the war. The State will at once … Continue reading →

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More State Action South and North

Posted on January 24, 2011 by admin

Secession Convention on the Bayou From The New-York Times January 25, 1861: IMPORTANT FROM LOUISIANA.; PROCEEDINGS OF THE STATE CONVENTION. BATON ROUGE, Wednesday, Jan. 23. The Louisiana State Convention met to-day. A flag with fifteen stars upon it floats over … Continue reading →

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