Bennett, James Gordon, 1795-1872 New York herald. [No. 8917 (February 7, 1861)]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08726.10 Author/Creator: Bennett, James Gordon, 1795-1872 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Newspaper Date: February 7, 1861 Pagination: 8 p. : newspaper Height: 59 cm, Width: 41 cm Order a Copy
Includes a report that the United States government refuses to comply with the propositions of South Carolina for the surrender of Fort Sumter. Reports on the recent secession of Texas from the Union. Discusses the proceedings of the Washington Peace Congress, called to enact a "speedy settlement of the political differences now distracting this country." Describes the activities of President-elect Abraham Lincoln in detail as he travels through the Midwest.
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