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Albert E. Plattenburg letter
Collection — Box: 67
Identifier: MS-SC1186
Scope and Contents
Transcript of a letter to his mother discusses recent elections in Fulton County, the defeat of the Democrats there and the impeachment of Andrew Johnson.
Dates:
Created: November 13, 1866
Found in:
Manuscript Collection
Ellen Plattenburg letters
Collection — Box: 67
Identifier: MS-SC1187
Scope and Contents
Two letters to "Dod". Letter, Oct. 31 1864, 6 pages, recounts the events at a political rally. Scathing description of the followers of Clement Vallandigham and his speech. Also mentions content of speeches by Charles E. Lippincott, who served in the 33rd Illinois Infantry and later Illinois auditor of public accounts, Alonzo Swann and Leonard Ross, a copperhead and gives her opinions of their opinions. Letter, April 11, 1865, 4 pages, discusses Lee's surrender, what she thinks should be done...
Dates:
Created: 1864 - 1865
Found in:
Manuscript Collection