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Seymour, Vallandigham and the Riots of 1863

Claims Seymour and Confederate spies instigated the riots. Includes affidavit of Francis Johns, Commander of the steamer, Harriet Pinckney.

GLC08445.03

Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 11 (December 10, 1862)]

An essay on Christian duties is printed on the front page. Section called "Army Correspondence" prints a letter from a soldier at Morris Island describes receiving the Confederate Baptist on the line. Other printings of correspondence include a...

GLC05959.39.08

to Horatio Seymour

Recommending Charles H. Campbell for "appointment as Lieutenant" and requests that he be placed under Humphrey's own command as an Aide-de-camp.

GLC02462.12

to unknown

Seymour writes, "I deem the club system of the Union Democracy, now being organized by Mr Spencer & his associates in this & other States, to be very useful & necessary for the success of our cause. I am informed that the work has been sent to your...

GLC02467.23

to Horatio Seymour

Informs Seymour that he will soon be forwarding him an order rescinding the resignation of First Lieutenant Frank W. Lyon, and reinstating him to his former position. One bust engraving of Ferrero included as collateral.

GLC02458.07

New-York Daily Tribune. [Vol. 22, no. 6786 (January 3, 1863)]

One newspaper issue of New-York Daily Tribune, dated January 3, 1863. Prints the Emancipation Proclamation on page four. This is among the early printings of the Proclamation in a newspaper. Other news includes the Battle of Murfreesboro with map...

GLC08862

Benedict Arnold & Horatio Seymour! ... Who is to be president? [election]

Election-relation broadside attacking Seymour and attempting to link him to the 1863 draft riots in New York City.

GLC06813