Gen. Robert Toombs: Reconstruction Is “Subjection of the Caucasian to the African and the Scalawag” Sept. 1868

Robert Toombs was an important political and military leader of the Confederacy. A pre-war Whig, he became a Democrat. Here is a report on a speech he gave in support of the 1868 presidential candidacy of Horatio Seymour at a “Ratification Meeting.” These were mass meetings at which local party members “ratified” the nominee of the national parties.

Note:

When Toombs refers to the “Radical party” he means the Republicans.

Edgefield advertiser
Wednesday, Sep 09, 1868
Edgefield, SC
Vol: 33
Page: 4

 

 

 

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