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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 18. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones) 7 1 Browse Search
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing) 4 0 Browse Search
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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Townsend, Thomas S. 1829- (search)
Townsend, Thomas S. 1829- Compiler; born in New York City, Aug. 27, 1829; received a classical education, and later entered a mercantile firm in New York City. In 1860 he began a chronological history of every important occurrence in connection with the impending Civil War, by clipping from the newspapers every statement of value relating to the subject and the record of every military officer in both armies. His collection comprised 120 volumes, and Benjamin Franklin Tracy. is now in the library of Columbia University, New York. He delivered many lectures and addresses on the Civil War.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Montana, (search)
g the last spike opposite the entrance of Gold Creek into Deer Lodge River......Sept. 8, 1883 Settlement in Deer Lodge and Gallatin counties of monogamic Mormons ex pelled from Utah for apostasy......1883 Constitutional convention meets Jan. 14, 1884, and adjourns Feb. 9; its constitution was ratified by the people Nov. 4, and submitted to Congress, asking admission into the Union......1884 First steamboat to successfully navigate the Missouri River above Great Falls is launched at Townsend......1886 Territorial legislature passes a localoption act, and provides for the observance of Arbor Day......1887 Coal-mining begun in Cascade county......1888 Montana admitted to the Union by act of Congress......Feb. 22, 1889 Legislature passes an Australian ballot act......1889 Laying of the corner-stone of the new capitol building on......July 4, 1889 Constitutional convention meets at Helena, July 4, 1889; adopts a constitution and adjourns, Aug. 17. Constitution ra