Tag Archives: Simon Cameron

No More Purloining & Flattering Press?

Posted on November 21, 2011 by SUMPTER

From The New-York Times November 21, 1861: THE GOVERNMENT AND THE PRESS. Arrangements have been made between the Heads of Departments in Washington and the representatives of the New-York Press, by which, it is hoped, much of the inconvenience and … Continue reading →

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Shivering in “thin Summer flannel blouses”

Posted on November 1, 2011 by SUMPTER

As Civil War Daily Gazette has reported 150 years ago President Lincoln accepted the retirement of General Winfield Scott and directed that George McClellan take command of the Army of the United States. You can read Lincoln’s order at Classic … Continue reading →

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More Self-Help – from Across The Pond

Posted on May 23, 2011 by admin

“From loyal Americans in Europe to the United States Government, 1861.” From The New-York Times May 24, 1861: PATRIOTIC AMERICANS ABROAD.; A BATTERY OF WHITWORTH GUNS PRESENTED TO THE GOVERNMENT. A battery of the celebrated Whitworth guns, twelve-pounders, with ammunition … Continue reading →

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