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September 25, 1868
The Iowa Plain Dealer
Cresco, New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa
What is this article about?
When General Rosecrans' army was afflicted with scurvy, an appeal was made to Northern governors for fresh vegetables. Only Governor Seymour responded directly by sending 150 barrels of potatoes and 50 barrels of onions from his own farm; others referred it to commissions.
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When General Rosecrans' army was afflicted with scurvy, an appeal was made to the Governors of the Northern States for fresh vegetables. All of them except Governor Seymour responded by referring the subject to the several Christian and Sanitary Commissions. Governor Seymour sent one hundred and fifty barrels of potatoes and fifty barrels of onions raised on his own farm. The account from which we condense this statement says they were the only vegetables received before the army marched. Comment is unnecessary.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Heroic Act
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Scurvy
General Rosecrans
Governor Seymour
Potatoes
Onions
Northern States
What entities or persons were involved?
General Rosecrans
Governor Seymour
Story Details
Key Persons
General Rosecrans
Governor Seymour
Story Details
Governor Seymour sent vegetables from his farm to aid General Rosecrans' scurvy-afflicted army, contrasting with other governors' responses.