Union League of America Letter
This collection consists of a letter from the Union League of America, dated September 23, 1865 and signed by secretary Martin Thatcher. The letter discusses the League's support of Abraham Lincoln's successor, Andrew Johnson, expresses gratitude to the soldiers that have fought in the war, and reminds that the South must pay the war debt in full. The letter was sent from the League's headquarters in New York.
Dates
- 1865 September 23
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Extent
0.1 Linear Feet
Abstract
This collection consists of a letter from the Union League of America, dated September 23, 1865 and signed by secretary Martin Thatcher. The letter discusses the League's support of Abraham Lincoln's successor, Andrew Johnson, expresses gratitude to the soldiers that have fought in the war, and reminds that the South must pay the war debt in full. The letter was sent from the League's headquarters in New York.
Biographical/Historical Note
The Union League of America was a secret order begun by members of the United States Sanitary Commission. It was created in 1862 during the late Civil War and was dedicated to the preservation of the Union and the protection of the political rights of the North. It began in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York, and its headquarters were located in New York City. The League eventually extended to Unionists in the Southern states, and after emancipation, it attracted the membership of many former slaves. It became an operation of radical politics in the South and organized and controlled the black vote in Southern states. The League ultimately died out around 1870.
Arrangement
This collection consists of a single folder.
Acquisition Note
This collection was purchased by Special Collections in December of 2011.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository