Description: 1862 Message Buckingham Gov. Connecticut to legislature CIVIL WAY military MAY Message of His Excellency William A. Buckingham, Governor of Connecticut, to the legislature of the state, May session, 1862.New Haven : Babcock & Sizer, State printers, 1862Text in English . 24 pages ; 23 cmCorp Author(s): Connecticut. Governor (1858-1866 : Buckingham) ; Connecticut.; General Assembly. Descriptor: Politics and government - Legislative addresses -- Connecticut -- 19th century. Vertical crease. Some dogeared pages. Foxing. Chips on the spine.See photos for condition and some content (Please note that the watermark does not appear in the actual item. From wikipedia:William Alfred Buckingham (May 28, 1804 – February 5, 1875) was a Republican United States Senator from Connecticut.Winning the 1858 Republican gubernatorial nomination, Buckingham was elected and served as the 41st Governor of Connecticut. He was reelected to the governorship the next seven years, serving from May 5, 1858, until May 2, 1866. During his tenure, he dealt successfully with the effects of an economic panic that occurred in the state and with the outbreak of the Civil war. Buckingham arranged for troops, with 54 companies enlisting instead of 10. Before the General Assembly appropriated $2 million for military expenses, Buckingham had begun borrowing money in his own name to finance Connecticut's war efforts.Damaged negative of Brady-Handy photo of Buckingham, probably as a U.S. Senator, circa 1869.The outbreak of the Civil War was the major reason for Buckingham’s long tenure as Connecticut’s governor. A strong supporter of Abraham Lincoln, he hosted Lincoln when Lincoln campaigned in Connecticut, and a personal friendship formed between them. When the President called on the Northern governors to assist him in prosecuting the war, Buckingham worked seven days a week, twelve hours a day. The state’s major correspondent with the Federal government, he read and answered letters from troops in the field and visited troops at war as well as at home. Concerned for the welfare of Connecticut troops, he oversaw much of the procurement of men and materials for the war, and he is quoted as saying to an official in Washington: “Don’t let any Connecticut man suffer for want of anything that can be done for him. If it costs money, draw on me for it.” It is estimated that Connecticut sent 54,882 soldiers to fight in the Civil War.(3) In 1862, the United States Congress passed an act allowing for the enlistment of colored soldiers, and in November 1863, Buckingham persuaded the Connecticut General Assembly to authorize a state regiment of black soldiers, the first of which was to be the Twenty-Ninth. Buckingham is known as a “War Governor” for his work.Buckingham declined renomination in 1866, and after leaving office, was elected to the U.S. Senate on March 4, 1869, and served until his death on February 5, 1875. While in the Senate, Buckingham served as chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Engrossed Bills, the U.S. Senate Committee on Investigation and Retrenchment, and the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. Keywords: 05 kon ephemera paper collectible collectable old antique early vintage American imprint NE New England US USA United States CT Conn Connecticut book booklet pamphlet paperback softcover wraps wrapper civil war military expenses International Buyers - Please Note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. We do not misrepresent content or value of items on customs forms. We are not responsible for any customs delays, custom fees and any other related custom issues that may occur. If you have any questions, please ask before bidding. We package well so your items get there in good shape. We will happily ship other methods, if required, at additional cost. Items shipped to paypal verified addresses only. Delivery timefame can only be estimated and will depend on the service used and shipping origin and destination. Combine shipping with other auctions to save money! MA residents please add 6.25% MA tax. All payments in US dollars. Payment must be received within 5 days. All items are non-returnable unless not as described. All items come from a non-smoking, no-pets business. Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution
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