Collection, 1837-1872.

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Collection, 1837-1872.

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A collection comprised mostly of letters written by Horace Greeley, many of which contain his views on important political issues in the United States during the mid-nineteenth century; such as the Kansas-Nebraska Bill and the matter of popular sovereignty in regards to the slavery question; the policies of Abraham Lincoln, especially in regards to the Civil War; and the post war rift between the moderate and radical wings of the Republican; especially those aspects concerning the administration of Andrew Johnson. Some of the letters concern journalistic matters, such as one to H.E. Baker, 15 June 1864, in which Greeley states his views on censorship. In addition to letters, this collection contains a caricature of Greeley, done by Thomas Nast that originally appeared in "Vanity Fair" (July 20, 1872), and several photographs of Greeley depicting him at various stages of his adult life.

1 box (.25 cu. ft.)

American Periodical Series I

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