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Corresponding About The 1864 Election

Posted on November 3, 2019 by Sarah Kay Bierle

In 1864, Mary Emma Randolph and Walter G. Dunn corresponded about the 1864 election. Walter, a private in the 11th New Jersey but serving in the Invalid Corps during 1864, voted for Lincoln and generally supported the Republican Party. His … Continue reading →

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1860’s Politics: Statistics & The Soldiers’ Vote

Posted on November 8, 2016 by Sarah Kay Bierle

It’s Election Day in the U.S.A. (Don’t forget to vote). As we watch the tally of popular and electoral votes this evening, remember that presidential elections and the electoral college have been in existence since 1787 (when the Constitution was signed). … Continue reading →

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