Address of His Excellency John an Andrew: To the Two Branches of the Eegislature of Massachusetts (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Massachusetts ; Governor

9780656146680: Address of His Excellency John an Andrew: To the Two Branches of the Eegislature of Massachusetts (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0656146680 ISBN 13: 9780656146680

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Massachusetts governor's address offers a practical look at how a state faced war, reform, and moral duty in 1862.

This edition presents the remarks that tackle governance, social institutions, and the national crisis, showing how leaders framed policy, compassion, and duty during a pivotal moment in American history.

In plain, accessible language, the speech surveys state care for the poor and afflicted, from almshouses and reform schools to the blind and the insane. It also weighs discipline, costs, and the need for expert supervision, while underscoring steadfast support for the Union and a vision for militia readiness.

Details on the state’s care for orphans, widows, and reform institutions like the Lancaster Industrial School for Girls and the Institute for the Blind.
Discussion of legal and administrative reforms, including calls for better supervision of public institutions and revised statutes.
Notes on militia strength, military education, and the broader responsibility of citizens in national defense.
A clear stance on slavery and the war’s larger significance for justice and democracy.

Ideal for readers of Civil War history, Massachusetts government history, and 19th‑century public policy.

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