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Excerpt from a biography of Francis Warrington Dawson

Excerpt from a biography of Francis Warrington Dawson

This excerpt from a biography of Captain Francis Warrington Dawson published in pamphlet form in 1877 focuses on Dawson’s actions during the municipal elections in Charleston, South Carolina in 1868. Dawson’s attempt to unite with African American men and put them on the ticket failed. He was able to bring Democrats and African American men together for the first political meeting between the two groups. Dawson had great concern for the welfare and prosperity of the freed persons at the time.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-07

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Boies Penrose

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Boies Penrose

Senator Penrose’s request about the Abbeville, South Carolina post office case has left President Roosevelt in a quandary. Postmaster General George B. Cortelyou feels strongly about the case, and Roosevelt does not wish to interfere with him, but Roosevelt says that on the other hand the Senators and Representatives from South Carolina “have certainly established no claim whatever to recognition by this administration.” He requests that Penrose write to Cortelyou directly.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-08-16