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Hunger in Xenia

150 years ago today President-elect Abraham Lincoln was already in Buffalo, New York enjoying a sabbath day rest (Civil War Daily Gazette). On February 18, 1861 The New-York Times published a report by HOWARD, its Special Correspondent detailing Lincoln’s trip … Continue reading

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Savior

From The New-York Times February 6, 1861: GOV. SEWARD’S VIEWS ON SAVING THE UNION. — The Washington correspondent of the Boston Advertiser gives the following reply of Gov. SEWARD, to the urgent requests that he would assent to measures of … Continue reading

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Stoical in Springfield

I. 150 years ago this week there was news from Springfield, Illinois about President-elect Abraham Lincoln. He entertained some visitors: SPRINGFIELD, Ill., Sunday, Jan. 13. … Mr. LINCOLN was presented this forenoon with a gold-headed rosewood cane, valued at $250, … Continue reading

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