1868 Democratic National Convention Pamphlet

1868 Democratic National Convention Pamphlet Pamphlet opposing the Democratic Party platform of 1868 (American, 19th century). "25 Rebel Generals, 30 Rebel Colonels, 10 Rebel Majors, 20 Rebel Captains and Other Minor Rebel Officers, 5 Rebel Governors, 15 Rebel Congressmen, 105 Rebel Members-Nearly One Fifth of the Whole Number-of the Late Democratic National Convention of July 4, 1868, Which Nominated Seymour and Blair: Together with a Brief History of Their Lives, Sayings, and Doings." Publisher unknown, 1868. Pamphlet, one sheet folded to form eight uncut pages, a political attack issued by the Republican Party criticizing the Democratic Party, alleging its support of former Confederate military and political leaders active during the Civil War, intended to stoke outrage in the post-Civil War North. Printed on period paper with an illustrated cover featuring wood-engraved portraits of Wade Hampton (1818-1902) and Nathan B. Forrest (1821-1877). Approximate dimensions: 9 1/4 x 5 1/2 in. (23.5 x 14 cm.) Provenance: Private Collection, Marietta, GA.

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