Tag Archives: Bangor Maine

“Unholy War”

Them’s Fightin’ Words in Bangor, Maine From The New-York Times August 13, 1861: BANGOR DEMOCRAT OFFICE DESTROYED BANGOR, Me., Monday, Aug. 12. At 1 o’clock this afternoon the Bangor Democrat, a secession sheet, was “cleaned out” by a large number … Continue reading

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Hampden to D.C. – an Odyssey?

Windsor Locks, Connecticut: “Hannibal Hamlin (Presumably) Slept Here!” Lincoln and his entourage are greeting the throngs of people who are welcoming him at every stop. Hannibal Hamlin, Lincoln’s Vice President has to get to Washington, too. From The New-York Times … Continue reading

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