Documents and papers relating to the Union League of America, and to the Orwigsburg, Schuylkill County, Pa., branch, 1863-1866.

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Documents and papers relating to the Union League of America, and to the Orwigsburg, Schuylkill County, Pa., branch, 1863-1866.

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The volume contains the Union League constitution and bylaws, 1863 and 1864; a broadside on soldiers' voting; printed letters concerning voting; proceedings of the Pennsylvania council, 1864; proceedings of the national council meeting, 1865; roll of Orwigsburg Council No. 421, 1864- 1866; letters with coded passwords; presidential campaign literature, 1864; and a letter from Pulsifer to Lindley Smyth, 1864, acknowledging receipt of posters and pamphlets.

.10 cubic ft. : 1 v. (41 p.)

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Union League of Pennsylvania.

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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 suppli...

Union League of America. Orwigsburg Council, no. 421 (Orwigsburg, Pa.)

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Pulsifer, John S.

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John S. Pulsifer was president of the Orwigsburg Council, Union League of America. The Union League of America was primarily concerned with mobilizing the votes of Union soldiers and the re-election of President Abraham Lincoln. From the description of Documents and papers relating to the Union League of America, and to the Orwigsburg, Schuylkill County, Pa., branch, 1863-1866. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 35527487 ...