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Jula Ward Howe, Reminiscences: 1819-1899 | 54 | 0 | Browse | Search |
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1: prelminary narrative | 43 | 3 | Browse | Search |
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Andrew, John Albion, 1818-1867
War governor of Massachusetts: was born in Windham, Me., May 31, 1818: was graduated at Bowdoin College in 1837, and became conspicuous as an anti-slavery advocate.
He was chosen governor of Massachusetts, in 1860, by the largest popular vote ever cast for any candidate for that office.
Foreseeing a conflict with the Confederates, he took means to make the State militia efficient; and, within a week after the President's call for troops, he sent five regiments of infantry, a battalion of riflemen, and a battery of artillery to the assistance of the government.
He was active in raising troops during the war and providing for their comfort.
An eloquent orator, his voice was very efficacious.
He was reelected in 1862, and declined to be a candidate in 1864.
He died in Boston, Mass., Oct. 30, 1867.