Address of His Excellency John An; Andrew, to the Two Branches of the Legislature of Massachusetts, January 9, 1863 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John A. Andrew

9780656188567: Address of His Excellency John An; Andrew, to the Two Branches of the Legislature of Massachusetts, January 9, 1863 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0656188561 ISBN 13: 9780656188567

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A wartime address details Massachusetts’ finances, war effort, and a bold vision for education and progress.

The governor describes a strong state treasury, funds spent on supporting soldiers and their families, and the challenges of reimbursing towns. It explains how recruitment and provisioning operated under Federal oversight, and praises Massachusetts troops for their intelligence, discipline, and courage. The speech also notes the balance between state initiative and federal control in raising and equipping volunteers during 1861–1862, while acknowledging the difficulties of supplying new corps across New England.

Learn how the Commonwealth managed revenue, bonds, and the premium on coin during a costly year of war.
See how public schools, universities, and teacher institutes contributed to morale and national identity.
Understand the mix of state leadership and federal policy in recruiting and arming troops.
Discover plans for agricultural education, reform, and the Bussey Institution’s envisioned role in practical science.

Ideal for readers of Civil War era governance, union politics, and 19th-century education reform.

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