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... Oglesby's hometown of Decatur . The organization proved an ideal political arm for former generals with eyes on elective office . Its first state commander was Major General John Palmer , who was the logical choice for Oglesby's ...
... Oglesby's hometown of Decatur . The organization proved an ideal political arm for former generals with eyes on elective office . Its first state commander was Major General John Palmer , who was the logical choice for Oglesby's ...
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... Oglesby on that occasion . It was the first conven- tion where there were colored men admitted as delegates .... Old Garret Smith the great abolitionist was in the Gallery .... Oglesby took for his theme first the colored men ...
... Oglesby on that occasion . It was the first conven- tion where there were colored men admitted as delegates .... Old Garret Smith the great abolitionist was in the Gallery .... Oglesby took for his theme first the colored men ...
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... Oglesby MSS , Illinois State Historical Library . 66. Isaac N. Phillips to Shelby Cullom , July 14 , 1876. Cullom ... Oglesby , Nov. 6 , 1887. Oglesby MSS , Illinois State Historical Library . 77. Ibid . , Oglesby's comments written on ...
... Oglesby MSS , Illinois State Historical Library . 66. Isaac N. Phillips to Shelby Cullom , July 14 , 1876. Cullom ... Oglesby , Nov. 6 , 1887. Oglesby MSS , Illinois State Historical Library . 77. Ibid . , Oglesby's comments written on ...
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Of People and Places | 1 |
Structure of Governmental Power | 35 |
Of Men and Machines | 72 |
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