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1844/06/25
Dorr, Thomas Wilson (1805-1854)
Speech of Governor Dorr
Concerning the case against Dorr and his subsequent imprisonment. Printed on bright yellow paper.
GLC07253.02
1843 ca.
The Four traitors [anti-Dorr illustrated broadside]
Illustrations and text of 4 politicians who "infamously sold themselves to the Dorrites, for office and political power."
GLC07254
1845/03/20
Jackson, Charles (fl. 1845)
To the Whigs of Rhode-Island [pro-Dorr]
Charles Jackson, candidate for Governor of Liberation Convention; re: "unconditional liberation of Thomas Wilson Dorr ... to be action of amnesty ... to restore peace"
GLC07255.01
To the electors of the western ... district [Wilkins Updike for Congress]
For the Western Congressional District supporting Wilkins Updike for Congress. Post-dates 1842, quotes text from Narragansett Citizen.
GLC07255.02
1845 ca.
Governor Dorr's extra [anti-Dorr illustrated broadside]
Satirical propaganda attacking Dorr for fleeing the "battle" of Acote's Hill, calls supporters "rabble" from New York, etc. (Losses affecting cartoon on left center.)
GLC07256
circa 1845
Whipple, John (fl. 1845)
Great political car ride and last load of patriots.
Full title, "Great political car ride and last load of patriots. Dorr, Jackson, Simmons, and Arnold! 'We stoop to Conquer' 'Better to reign in hell than serve in heaven'. Anti-Dorr broadside issued by John Whipple. "Law and Order" presentation...
GLC07257
1860
Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865)
Abraham Lincoln Republican candidate for President [medal]
Brass medal: "Abraham Lincoln Republican candidate for President / The great rail splitter of the west must & shall be our next President."
GLC07260
1815 ca.
Battle of New Orleans broadside [in French and English]
Dual-language War of 1812 broadside detailing battle of 8 January 1815. Consists of illustration and key.
GLC07263
circa 1864
Winder, Richard Bayly (1828-1894)
[Wallet owned by Richard B. Winder]
Inscribed in the wallet is "R.B. Winder Captain and A.Q.M. C.S.A [Assistant Quarter Master Confederate States of America]." Accompanied by three pieces of Confederate currency of the following denominations: $1, $10 and 20 bill (see GLC07271.07.02-...
GLC07271.07.01
Kearsing, John H. (1836-1906)
[Bone kerchief slide, carved by J. H. Kearsing, Co. D 43rd NY Volunteers]
Polished bone kerchief slide, etched on front "J. H. Kearsing, Andersonville Prison, 1864." On the back exterior of the ring is etched "Co. D 43rd N.Y.S.V." Kearsing was a prisoner in Andersonville.
GLC07271.08
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