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Typical of the populist racism characterizing Democratic Party politics immediately after the Civil War, this party ticket contains the names of local candidates for office, including Brevet Brigadier General Benjamin Lefevre. A native Ohioan, Lefevre served throughout the war, entering politics when peace was declared, but only after breaking an engagement with a Southern belle. He served as a congressman from Ohio throughout reconstruction.
[RECONSTRUCTION; RACISM].
Broadside.
“Democratic National Union - No Negro Suffrage” [Ohio, 1866], 3” x 11”, 1 p.
Inventory #20537
Price: $450
