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A. J. Pleasonton diary

Diary of General Augustus Pleasonton, a prominent Philadelphian, describes events of 1838, 1841, and 1844; the "Buckshot War," military activities in Harrisburg, abolitionists and African American riots in Philadelphia, the Maine boundary controversy, incidents in the Canadian insurrection...

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Main Author: Pleasonton, A. J. (Augustus James) 1808-1894 (Creator)
Collection:A. J. Pleasonton Diary
Collection Number:Am.1242
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Subjects and Genres:
Pennsylvania > Politics and government > 19th century.
Philadelphia (Pa.) > Riots
Slavery > Anti-Slavery Movements
Social life and customs > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia (Pa.) > 19th century.
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Physical Description: 0.16 Linear feet 0.16 linear feet, 1 volume
Summary: Diary of General Augustus Pleasonton, a prominent Philadelphian, describes events of 1838, 1841, and 1844; the "Buckshot War," military activities in Harrisburg, abolitionists and African American riots in Philadelphia, the Maine boundary controversy, incidents in the Canadian insurrection, Nicholas Biddle and the Bank of the United States, presidential elections, destruction of the steamer Erie, and other incidents of local and national importance. Included are accounts of Pleasonton's literary and musical interests, social activities, a description of a trip to Washington, D.C., and Alexandria, Va., a tour through West Point, N.Y., and other personal matters.

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