Anecdotes of Public Men, Volume 2Harper, 1881 - Statesmen |
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Page 41
... served but a single term when the State of Tennessee made him one of its representatives in the American Senate , where he sat under the auspices of Jefferson . " People of the District of Columbia , I should fail to do a duty on this ...
... served but a single term when the State of Tennessee made him one of its representatives in the American Senate , where he sat under the auspices of Jefferson . " People of the District of Columbia , I should fail to do a duty on this ...
Page 45
... disgusted with civil life would go back to them as to his home . He was clerk to a country trader , kept school , served with distinction under Jackson in the Creek war , was a lawyer at Nashville , THE WAR GOVERNORS . 45.
... disgusted with civil life would go back to them as to his home . He was clerk to a country trader , kept school , served with distinction under Jackson in the Creek war , was a lawyer at Nashville , THE WAR GOVERNORS . 45.
Page 52
... served till January , 1862 , and was followed by David Tod , who served until January , 1864 , his successor being John Brough , who died before the expiration of his term , in August or September of 1865. This glorious triumvirate , of ...
... served till January , 1862 , and was followed by David Tod , who served until January , 1864 , his successor being John Brough , who died before the expiration of his term , in August or September of 1865. This glorious triumvirate , of ...
Page 54
... served until 1863 with uncommon abil- ity and energy , mainly through his large fortune , high personal qualities , and intimate knowledge of financial circles . His suc- cessor up to 1865 was Horatio Seymour ( Democrat ) . Discount his ...
... served until 1863 with uncommon abil- ity and energy , mainly through his large fortune , high personal qualities , and intimate knowledge of financial circles . His suc- cessor up to 1865 was Horatio Seymour ( Democrat ) . Discount his ...
Page 55
... served until March 4 , 1871. Here again the National Government was most fortunate . Illinois entered the field with eager promptitude . She began with characteristic offers of money and of men . On the 12th of April , the day of the ...
... served until March 4 , 1871. Here again the National Government was most fortunate . Illinois entered the field with eager promptitude . She began with characteristic offers of money and of men . On the 12th of April , the day of the ...
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