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On this date in Civil War history: August 2, 1861
Friday August 2, 1861 The Federal Congress passed the first national income tax measure, calling for 3 percent on incomes over $800. The bill also provided for new and stiffer tariffs. Northern forces abandoned Fort Stanton, New Mexico Territory, in … Continue reading
Posted in 1861, This Date in Civil War History
Tagged Benjamin Butler, Cairo, Centreville, Confederates, Dug Springs, Federals, Fort Monroe, Fort Stanton, Illinois, Income Tax, Ironton, John C. Fremont, liquor, Missouri, Nathaniel Lyon, New Mexico, Springfield, St. Louis, Steamboat, tariffs, Virginia, whiskey
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Rare Aiken Letter for sale
Democrat attorney encouraged John C. Fremont to challenge Lincoln in 1864 election A rare 1864 letter by Frederick Aiken, the attorney who later represented Mary Surratt in her Lincoln Assassination conspiracy trial, is up for sale by Seth Kaller Historic … Continue reading
Posted in 1864, Letters, Lincoln
Tagged 1864, Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Aiken, John C. Fremont, letters, Presidential Campaign, Seth Kaller
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Demand is high for Civil War re-enactors
Chris Zavadil/Fremont Tribune | Posted: Saturday, April 16, 2011 3:05 am It’s going to be a busy year for the Fremont Pathfinders. As the 150th anniversary of the Civil War is observed, re-enactors are in high demand. “We’re doing things for the next … Continue reading
Posted in 1861, Commemoration, Reenactment
Tagged John C. Fremont, Nebraska, Reenactment, Sesquicentennial
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