Tag Archives: Abraham Lincoln

worn out

Posted on August 28, 2014 by SUMPTER

The Democrat National Convention opened in Chicago on August 29, 1864. 150 years ago this month a local Democrat publication found reasons to believe that the Lincoln administration was on the way out. From a Seneca County, New York newspaper … Continue reading →

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deadline – six months

Posted on August 23, 2014 by SUMPTER

It’s about a week before the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, and President Lincoln seems to have his political future on his mind. Yesterday he explained why he thought it was worth fighting even three more years to save the … Continue reading →

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“an inestimable jewel”

Posted on August 22, 2014 by SUMPTER

Why President Lincoln continues the war From The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln, Volume Seven: ADDRESS TO THE 166TH OHIO REGIMENT, AUGUST 22, 1864. SOLDIERS—I suppose you are going home to see your families and friends. For the services … Continue reading →

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pardon from the pres

Posted on July 25, 2014 by SUMPTER

Here’s a bit more about the New York First Veteran Cavalry from 150 years ago today. The commander-in-chief telegraphed Colonel Platner. From The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln, Volume Seven: TO COLONEL, FIRST N. Y. VETERAN CAVALRY. EXECUTIVE MANSION, … Continue reading →

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raise ya 200,000

Posted on July 19, 2014 by SUMPTER

I kinda felt like I was at a card table with the most vigorous prosecutors of the war. From The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln, Volume Seven: TELEGRAM TO GENERAL U.S. GRANT. EXECUTIVE MANSION, WASHINGTON, July 20, 1864. 4.30 … Continue reading →

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strength and peace

Posted on July 18, 2014 by SUMPTER

150 years ago today President Lincoln

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heavens almost “hung in black”

Posted on June 18, 2014 by SUMPTER

150 years ago this week President Lincoln with Mary and Todd visited the Great Central Fair in Philadelphia, one of many sanitary fairs held throughout the North. The president acknowledged that war is terrible, but he wasn’t wavering from his … Continue reading →

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“false and spurious”

Posted on May 17, 2014 by SUMPTER

President Lincoln wasn’t going to shut down a paper for printing exaggerated stories about the in-laws, but he acted promptly when a couple journals published a fabricated presidential call for 400,000 more soldiers and a Day of Thanksgiving. The date … Continue reading →

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not jostled – thanks!

Posted on May 9, 2014 by SUMPTER

From The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln, Volume Seven: RECOMMENDATION OF THANKSGIVING. EXECUTIVE MANSION, WASHINGTON, May 9, 1864 TO THE FRIENDS OF UNION AND LIBERTY: Enough is known of army operations, within the last five days, to claim our … Continue reading →

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rapidan, rubicon

Posted on May 4, 2014 by SUMPTER

150 years ago today the Union Army of the Potomac crossed the Rapidan. As I was looking at the two images said to be of General Grant telegraphing the news of the crossing (here and here) I sort of thought … Continue reading →

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