Horton, R. G. (Rushmore G.), 1826-
Variant namesRushmore 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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| creatorOf | Rushmore G. Horton papers, 1839-1914, 1853-1867 | New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division | |
| creatorOf | Horton, R. G. (Rushmore G.), b. 1826. Rushmore G. Horton papers, 1839-1914 (bulk 1853-1867). | New York Public Library System, NYPL | |
| creatorOf | Horton, R. G. (Rushmore G.), b. 1826,. Autograph letters signed from R.G. Horton, New York, to William Winter [manuscript], 1861. | Folger Shakespeare Library | |
| referencedIn | Lossing, Benson John, 1813-1891. Papers of Benson John Lossing [manuscript], 1852-1892. | University of Virginia. Library |
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| associatedWith | Lossing, Benson John, 1813-1891. | person |
| associatedWith | Winter, William, 1836-1917. | person |
| associatedWith | Young, Robert, 1927-2008, | person |
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Birth 1826
