A. J. Pleasonton diary 1838-1844

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:
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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