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Watson, William S., Suspension Bridge, New York, to James Alphonsus McMaster, Editor of the Freeman's Journal, New York, New York, 1864 August 16

 Item
Identifier: CMMA I-1-m

Scope and Contents

He encloses $4 for four copies of the Journal for three months and lists names of subscribers. The Old Club will be discontinued when the time is up for which subscribed. They prize the Journal as the mariner does his compass. The government must be guided by the principles set out by McMaster or be lost forever. If the party unites in Chicago and nominates a true American, there may yet be a chance for the future of the country. Many in this section who supported Lincoln are in favor of a change, saying: "Any change would be a relief." It would be a damaging document against the Republicans if a list of those arrested and imprisoned for political offenses were published. They think McMaster is the man to issue such a list, for which clubs by the thousands will pay him in order that people may read of things that would make any person shudder. He asks that McMaster inform the people of the number now positively locked up in cells that are not fit for any occupant but rats merely because they think Lincoln's policy will ruin the country and destroy our liberties. :: I-1-m A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

Dates

  • Creation: 1864 August 16

Language of Materials

English.

Repository Details

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