Tag Archives: Union foreign relations

Wrap it up!

From the Richmond Daily Dispatch November 22, 1862: Archbishop Hughes Fears a foreign War. Under date of November 1st,Archbishop Hughes has written a letter to Secretary Seward. He reiterates the stern views he has always held of the necessities of … Continue reading

Posted in 150 Years Ago This Month, Northern Politics During War, Northern Society | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Not Exactly an Unfunded Mandate

An Unfunded Suggestion, Which Congress Will Probably Reimburse, and which the Federals will be happy to superintend From The New-York Times October 17, 1861: IMPORTANT CIRCULAR FROM SECRETARY SEWARD. The following important circular has been sent to Gov. MORGAN, and … Continue reading

Posted in 150 Years Ago This Week, Lincoln Administration, Military Matters | Tagged , , | Leave a comment