Tag Archives: George Washington

“guiding star”

Posted on February 22, 2023 by SUMPTER

From the March 1, 1873 issue of Harper’s Weekly: WASHINGTON AT VALLEY FORGE. [see Illustration on First Page.] O Noble heart! that ne’er from duty swerved, Nor thought of self through all the weary hours! O noble life! that did … Continue reading →

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artifact on parade

Posted on February 22, 2022 by SUMPTER

From the March 16, 1872 issue of Harper’s Weekly: WASHINGTON’S CARRIAGE. ONE of the most interesting incidents of the grand parade in this city [New York City] on the 22d of February was the appearance in the procession of a … Continue reading →

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reading the reasons

Posted on July 9, 2020 by SUMPTER

On July 2, 1776 the Continental Congress meeting in Philadelphia voted for independence from Great Britain. On July 4th the Congress agreed to the words in the written Declaration. July 8th was a “great day of celebration” in Philadelphia as … Continue reading →

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going way back

Posted on August 9, 2019 by SUMPTER

150 years ago Harper’s Weekly noticed some Civil War-related items that were associated with earlier times in American history. From its August 23, 1869 issue: THE AMERICAN TRIUMVIRATE. A MEDALLION has been recently published by W. MILLER & Co., Artists … Continue reading →

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civvies lesson

Posted on February 22, 2019 by SUMPTER

According to the February 23, 1869 issue of The New-York Times Washington’s Birthday 150 years ago was kind of a humdrum day in the great metropolis, a day that “had the air of something that has missed fire. It was … Continue reading →

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shovels ready

Posted on July 11, 2017 by SUMPTER

I’ve lived near canals and/or old defunct canals almost all my life, so I’m a little disappointed that I forgot to mention the 200th anniversary of work beginning on the Erie Canal back on July 4th. On the bright side … Continue reading →

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puppet show?

Posted on April 10, 2015 by SUMPTER

From a Seneca County, New York newspaper in 1865 (in same column as the April 9, 1865 written communication between Generals Lee and Grant regarding surrender): JAMES REDPATH, the abolition leader, now the Charleston correspondent of the New York Tribune, … Continue reading →

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no treaties with traitors

Posted on February 16, 2015 by SUMPTER

From the Richmond Daily Dispatch February 15, 1865: The spirit at the North. –In New York, on Thursday evening, a meeting of the Union League Club was held, and the following resolutions, offered by Dr. Frank Leiber, were adopted. They … Continue reading →

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out of the scabbard

Posted on February 7, 2015 by SUMPTER

The South should be invincible because it is fighting to defend its own soil, not to mention that that the Army of Northern Virginia “was never stronger, physically and morally, than at this very hour.” The people just need to … Continue reading →

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conscientious dilemmas

Posted on September 4, 2014 by SUMPTER

From The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln, Volume Seven: TO MRS. GURNEY. EXECUTIVE MANSION, WASHINGTON, SEPTEMBER 4, 1864. ELIZA P. GURNEY. MY ESTEEMED FRIEND:—I have not forgotten probably never shall forget the very impressive occasion when yourself and friends … Continue reading →

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