Anecdotes of Public Men, Volume 2Harper, 1881 - Statesmen |
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Page 51
... army in peace , he had previously resigned his position of major in the regular service , and was heartily engaged in the congenial work of educating the sons of the fortunate families of Louisiana . In no sense a politician , but in ...
... army in peace , he had previously resigned his position of major in the regular service , and was heartily engaged in the congenial work of educating the sons of the fortunate families of Louisiana . In no sense a politician , but in ...
Page 52
... Army of the Tennessee , Stanton telegraphed Brough to go forward and put vigor into the officer of the regular army who had the work in charge . The Governor found a red - tape gentleman in command , who began work at 9 A.M. and closed ...
... Army of the Tennessee , Stanton telegraphed Brough to go forward and put vigor into the officer of the regular army who had the work in charge . The Governor found a red - tape gentleman in command , who began work at 9 A.M. and closed ...
Page 53
... Army of the Tennessee duly supplied . Oliver Perry Morton , who died a Senator in Congress from Indiana , was elected Lieutenant - Governor of his State in 1860 , and became Governor in 1861 , when the incumbent , Governor H. S. Lane ...
... Army of the Tennessee duly supplied . Oliver Perry Morton , who died a Senator in Congress from Indiana , was elected Lieutenant - Governor of his State in 1860 , and became Governor in 1861 , when the incumbent , Governor H. S. Lane ...
Page 77
... army by Irish reinforcements . He fought bravely , some say rashly ; but he never faltered in his devotion to his adopted country . After the war , he was appointed by President Johnson Secretary of the Territory of Montana ; and on the ...
... army by Irish reinforcements . He fought bravely , some say rashly ; but he never faltered in his devotion to his adopted country . After the war , he was appointed by President Johnson Secretary of the Territory of Montana ; and on the ...
Page 93
... Allen Hitchcock , United States Army , Military Disbursing Agent at St. Louis , on certain grave charges of malpractices in office , called upon Mr. Buchanan for the contents of a letter REVEALING PRIVATE LETTERS . 93.
... Allen Hitchcock , United States Army , Military Disbursing Agent at St. Louis , on certain grave charges of malpractices in office , called upon Mr. Buchanan for the contents of a letter REVEALING PRIVATE LETTERS . 93.
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