The Purnell Blair Convention
Summary
The meeting in Frederick of friends of Pres. Johnson was poorly attended. Gov. Swann's speech full of "vile abuse of true Union men." Ex-Gov. Bradford opposed admitting ex-Confederates to Congress.
Article Source
Newspaper: The Valley Register
Publication Date: July 27th, 1866
Page/Column: 2C
Town: Middletown, MD
County: Frederick
Subjects
- Politics
- Aftermath of War / Reconstruction
