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1860’s Politics: Ellsworth on the Stump

Posted on October 25, 2016 by Meg Groeling

As the tumult and the shouting of the Republicans in the Wigwam dimmed, the election of 1860 began in earnest for Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln himself was stuck in Springfield, Illinois because it was not common for the actual candidate to … Continue reading →

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Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Meg Groeling

When Judge Davis realized that Thurlow Weed had made sure that plenty of folks were in Chicago to represent Seward, he turned to Ward Hill Lamon for help. Lamon was familiar with all aspects of Chicago society, and he knew … Continue reading →

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