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Notes of Colonel W. G. Moore, Private Secretary to President Johnson, 1866-1868 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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William george moore, the compiler of these Notes was born November 30, 1829, and died July 22, 1898. He served as a private, corporal, and sergeant in the National Rifles, District of Columbia Volunteers, April 15 to July 15, 1861. From May 1, 1865, to November 5, 1866, he was assistant adjutant-general of volunteers, with the rank of major. November 14, 1866, he was appointed paymaster with the rank of major, but his testimony at the impeachment trial showed that his real function was that of private secretary to the President. December 2, 1865, he was com missioned brevet lieutenant - colonel and colonel of volunteers, and March 2, 1867, lieutenant-colonel in the U. S. Army, for faithful and meritorious service. He resigned April 12, 1870. In Decem ber, 1886, he was appointed major and superintendent of police of the District of Columbia and he retained this office until the time of his death.
In the impeachment proceedings he was summoned by the prosecution to testify as to his correction of a report of one Of the President's speeches; and by the defense to give evidence in the matter of the delivery of Thomas Ewing's nomination as Secretary of War.
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- Publication date2024
- ISBN 10 1333689403
- ISBN 13 9781333689407
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages43
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents an exclusive collection of notes dictated by Colonel William G. Moore, private secretary to President Andrew Johnson from 1866 to 1868. It provides an unprecedented glimpse into the inner workings of the Johnson administration during a pivotal period of American history marked by Reconstruction and the impeachment of the President. The author explores various significant events, including Johnson's clashes with Secretary of War Edwin Stanton, his veto of the military reconstruction bill, and the controversial purchase of Russian America. Through the lens of Moore's detailed observations, this book offers profound insights into the decision-making processes, personal interactions, and political strategies that shaped the course of the nation during this tumultuous era. Its pages unveil a deeper understanding of the key players and events that defined the legacy of Andrew Johnson and the transformative years that followed the Civil War. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333689407_0
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