Union League of America

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The Union League of America, sometimes called the Loyal League, was a Civil War era pro-Union club.

From the guide to the Union League of America records, 1863-1864, (Oregon Historical Society Research Library)

The Union League of America, sometimes called the Loyal League, was a Civil War era pro-Union club.

It was an organization formed in Ohio in 1862 when the prognosis for Union victory seemed doubtful. Its purpose was to raise troops, and supplies for the Union army. After the war it worked for radical punishment of the rebel leaders and suffrage for thye freed slaves.

From the description of Union League of America records [manuscripts], 1863-1864. (Oregon Historical Society Research Library). WorldCat record id: 671373021

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