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William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 1, Chapter 5: (search)
s crisis. A motion was then made by Mr. Russell, of Boston, to substitute the name of Hon. Josiah G. Abbott, of Lowell, for Attorney-General, in place of Mr. Foster's name. This motion was sustaithe ticket. He paid a high compliment to Mr. Foster; but, for public reasons, would vote for Mr. Abbott. Mr. Abbott was nominated, by a vote of 286 to 239. This created much excitement and ill feelMr. Abbott was nominated, by a vote of 286 to 239. This created much excitement and ill feeling in the convention, which, however, was soon allayed by Mr. Foster himself, who arose, amid great applause, and said, it would give him great satisfaction to have placed upon the ticket any distinguished gentleman of his profession, like Judge Abbott, of different politics from himself, if, in the least degree, the harmony of the people of Massachusetts can be promoted, and if the national Admi war. He hoped, therefore, his friends would join with him in the hope that the nomination of Judge Abbott would be made unanimous. [Cheers.] The convention adjourned, having placed on the State t
William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 1, Chapter 7: (search)
in recruiting liberality of John M. Forbes Colonel Maggi town authorities ask Civiliansto be commissioned First attempt to raise colored troops Letterto Hon. J. G. Abbott recommends Merchants and others to devote Halfof each day to recruiting hardship to Seaboard towns attempt to haveCredits allowed for men in the Navy difwhich we shall have more to say hereafter, was raised in Massachusetts. On the twenty-fourth day of August, the Governor addressed the following letter to Hon. J. G. Abbott, Boston:— My dear Sir,—Not merely a certain official relation towards a brave young man, a citizen of Massachusetts and a soldier of the Union lately sharacter to disturb that union, and that unity of action and of government, which alone can render our efforts successful in the great work we have in hand. Judge Abbott spoke in favor of every patriot coming forward to sustain the Government, and consult for the best interests of a tottering nation. We must have the abandonme
William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 1, Chapter 8: (search)
ases existing similar to this. I think, if a gratuity of ten or fifteen dollars was made to him, he would be satisfied. He is a painter by trade, and can get work; but he is not well enough to work at present. While I was writing the above, Mrs. Abbott, of East Boston, came to see me on a case precisely similar. Her husband is in the Tenth Battery. He enlisted on the 16th of August, and was mustered in on the 9th of September. Mrs. Abbott has three children, and has received no money sinceMrs. Abbott has three children, and has received no money since the battery left the State. I think her case is as deserving as the other, the facts being the same. In January, 1863, the Governor was in Washington. The following paragraph appears in a letter addressed to him on other matters:— There is nothing new here that requires mention. Every thing, I believe, is progressing in the right direction. Camp day (North Cambridge) was broken up yesterday, and the recruits transferred to Fort Independence, which, I understand, will hereafter b
William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 1, Chapter 9: (search)
the Commonwealth held their conventions to make State nominations in the fall of 1863. The Democratic Convention was held first. We give a brief abstract of its proceedings. Phineas Allen, of Pittsfield, was chosen temporary chairman. Judge J. G. Abbott, of Boston, being called upon, made a speech, and said,— I understand this convention to be the freest and broadest invitation to all men who agree with you and me in this dark hour, when we have arrived at the very brink of that abysof the Administration, and in praise of State rights. In the afternoon, a vote was taken for Governor, and a majority was given for Henry W. Paine, of Cambridge; and he was declared the nominee. The vote stood,—Paine, 750; Dr. Loring, 227; J. G. Abbott, 72; scattering, 5. Mr. Paine had never attended a Democratic convention before. He had been a prominent Whig in the palmy days of that glorious old party. In the speech which he made in the convention, just previous to taking the ballot by