Horton, R. G. (Rushmore G.), 1826-

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Rushmore G. Horton (1826-1867) was editor of The Weekly Day Book (later the New-York Weekly Caucasian and the New-York Weekly Day-Book Caucasian), a New York City pro-slavery newspaper, as well the author of several publications, including The Life and Public Services of James Buchanan, The History of the Tammany Society, and A Youth's History of the Great Civil War in the United States, from 1861-1865. He was secretary of the Anti-Abolition States Rights Society and an active participant in the anti-abolitionist movement in New York State.

From the guide to the Rushmore G. Horton papers, 1839-1914, 1853-1867, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.)

Rushmore G. Horton (1826-1867) was editor of The Weekly Day Book (later the New-York Weekly Caucasian and the New-York Weekly Day-Book Caucasian), a New York City pro-slavery newspaper, as well the author of several publications, including The Life and Public Services of James Buchanan, The History of the Tammany Society, and A Youth's History of the Great Civil War in the United States, from 1861-1865.

He was secretary of the Anti-Abolition States Rights Society and an active participant in the anti-abolitionist movement in New York State.

From the description of Rushmore G. Horton papers, 1839-1914 (bulk 1853-1867). (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 294859771

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