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Letter from J.M. Hodge (Bolivar [Ohio]) to Joseph Medill, 1861-02-09

 File — Box: 1B, Folder: B106

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This collection consists chiefly of letters to Joseph Medill. It also includes a few of his own early writings, letters from Joseph Medill, and documents related to Joseph and Katharine Medill. These papers, along with those in collections III-9, IV-4, and VI-5, contain valuable source material for researchers interested in the genealogy of the Medill, Patterson and McCormick families, Chicago Tribune and Tribune Company history, Chicago history, the origins and early days of the Republican Party, 19th century political figures (both national and local) who corresponded with Joseph Medill, and other related subjects.

The collection includes a copy of James O'Donnell Bennett's analysis of the collection.

Dates

  • 1861-02-09

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Box 336 of this collection is stored off-site and requires two business days advance notice for retrieval. Please contact the McCormick Library at specialcollections@northwestern.edu or 847-491-3635 for more information or to schedule an appointment to view the collection. There are no restrictions on the use of these materials for research. All patrons must comply with federal copyright regulations.

Extent

From the Collection: 5 Boxes

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

General

  • Text includes the following: "Can it be possible that Republicans will now ignominiously surrender the vital principle of the Party 'Opposition to the extension of slavery in the territories?' The people surely do not want the standard lowered. The 'Irrepressible Conflict' doctrine was the correct doctrine. ... God grant that Lincoln may have nerve to 'stand firm'."
  • Has decided to apply for the position of "Special or Secret Mail Agent for the State of Ohio."
  • Library Details

    Part of the Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections Repository

    Contact:
    Deering Library, Level 3
    1970 Campus Drive
    Evanston IL 60208-2300 US
    847-491-3635