Letter from George H. Harlow (Springfield) to Joseph Medill, 1866-07-16

File — Box: 5A, Folder: C13

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Scope and Contents

Enclosed is a manuscript dated 1866-07-17, headed "Union League of America", with text beginning "Brothers of the U.L.A. in Illinois: There is work before us." The text includes "The enemies of freedom, of human rights, of the elevation of the laboring classes, are on the alert and by the aid, comfort and co-operation of men high in authority are confidently preparing to overthrow the Union Republican Party and to establish upon its ruins an aristocracy and a despotism this country has never yet experienced."

Dates

1866-07-16

Creator

From the Collection: Patterson, Eleanor Medill, 1881-1948 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

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Extent

From the Collection: 17 Boxes

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

General

Letterhead: Union League of America, Office of the Secretary of the Illinois Grand Council

Includes envelope

Text includes the following: "You know the organization [the Union League of America] was of the greatest importance and of incalculable benefit to the cause of justice and freedom during the past four years and but for its workings all over the country the result would have been different than not it should be; and but for the treachery of Andrew Johnson the fruits of the united efforts of our brave soldiers and Union Leaguers would have been now a happy and united union."