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[Reconstruction leaflet denouncing the Freedman's Bureau and supporting Andrew Johnson]

One side titled, "ECONOMISE AND PAY YOUR DEBT!: Restore the South and increase your resources." The other side titled, "ONLY SEVEN MILLIONS!" One side denounces the funding Congress passed in the Freedman's Bureau Bill as support for "lazy negros."...

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[Engraved portrait of African American members of Congress during Reconstruction]

One engraving of five African American members of Congress dated circa 1870. Each man is surrounded by a frame and artistic decorations. The congressmen featured are Hiram R. Revels of Mississippi, James T. Rapier of Alabama, Blanche Kelso Bruce of...

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to Charles J. Jenkins re: his ability to serve Reconstruction government

Informs the Governor of Georgia that he has been pardoned by the President and will be able to serve as clerk of court of Richmond County.

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[Extract from a speech regarding Wade's opposition to President Andrew Johnson's reconstruction policies]

Wade elaborates on his unwavering political stance, especially supporting the patriotism and loyal of black Americans who served gallantly in the Civil War. States: "Now Sir I say to President Johnson, to the Democratic party, and to the people of...

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