Item #36344 Proceedings of the Convention of Loyal Leagues held at Mechanics Hall, Utica, Tuesday, 26 May, 1863. Reported for the Convention. Loyal National League.

Proceedings of the Convention of Loyal Leagues held at Mechanics Hall, Utica, Tuesday, 26 May, 1863. Reported for the Convention.

New York: Wm. C. Bryant & Co., Printers, 1863. 68 pp. 8vo. Stitched self wrappers. First edition. A very good copy, fore edge trimmed, mail fold. Sabin 42550. Literature of the Rebellion: 2875. Item #36344

Formed on March of 1863, the primary object of the league was "to bind together all men of all trades and professions in a common union, to maintain the power, glory and integrity of the nation." From New York it spread rapidly across the country. Includes speeches by Gerrit Smith, John Austin Stevens, a primary founder, meeting notes, lists of delegates from around the state.

Price: $150.00

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