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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing) 114 0 Browse Search
George P. Rowell and Company's American Newspaper Directory containing accurate lists of all the newspapers and periodicals published in the United States and territories, and the dominion of Canada, and British Colonies of North America, together with a description of the towns and cities in which they are published: description of towns and cities. (ed. George P. Rowell and company) 30 0 Browse Search
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 3, 15th edition. 16 0 Browse Search
Knight's Mechanical Encyclopedia (ed. Knight) 6 0 Browse Search
John M. Schofield, Forty-six years in the Army 6 0 Browse Search
Colonel William Preston Johnston, The Life of General Albert Sidney Johnston : His Service in the Armies of the United States, the Republic of Texas, and the Confederate States. 4 0 Browse Search
C. Edwards Lester, Life and public services of Charles Sumner: Born Jan. 6, 1811. Died March 11, 1874. 4 0 Browse Search
H. Wager Halleck , A. M. , Lieut. of Engineers, U. S. Army ., Elements of Military Art and Science; or, Course of Instruction in Strategy, Fortification, Tactis of Battles &c., Embracing the Duties of Staff, Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery and Engineers. Adapted to the Use of Volunteers and Militia. 4 0 Browse Search
The Daily Dispatch: February 2, 1865., [Electronic resource] 4 0 Browse Search
William H. Herndon, Jesse William Weik, Herndon's Lincoln: The True Story of a Great Life, Etiam in minimis major, The History and Personal Recollections of Abraham Lincoln by William H. Herndon, for twenty years his friend and Jesse William Weik 4 0 Browse Search
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Chicago, Cook County, Illinois a city of 250,000 pop., on Lake Michigan and Chicago River. The great Metropolis of the North-western States. Railroads centre here from all points, making it the great central depot for the shipment of the various products of the West to the Eastern markets, by way of the Lakes and through lines of Railroad. It is the largest grain market in the world, and is also extensively engaged in beef and pork packing and lumber trade. The Lake commerce is very extensive. The largest city in the State.
Waukegan, Lake County, Illinois a town of 6,000 pop., on Lake Michigan, 35 miles from Chicago, and 50 miles from Milwaukee. A place of active trade, having considerable Lake commerce. Steamboats make regular trips from here to various Lake ports. The Chicago & Milwaukee Railroad passes through here.
Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois a town of 11,000 pop., on the Galena Division of the Chicago & North-western Railroad, 92 miles from Chicago. A branch railroad connects with Dixon and another with Kenosha on Lake Michigan. It has abundant water power, and is extensively engaged in manufacturing.
Michigan City, La Porte County, Indiana a town of 3,320* pop., on Lake Michigan and the Michigan Central Railroad, at the Northern terminus of the Louisville, New Albany & Chicago Railroad, 91 miles from Lafayette.
Marquette, Marquette County, Michigan a town of 1,664* pop., on Lake Superior, at the terminus of the Peninsular Railroad, which extends to Esconaba on Lake Michigan. Important iron mines are located here.
Grand Haven, Ottawa County, Michigan a town of 3,725 pop., at the mouth of Grand River, on Lake Michigan. It has a fine harbor. The Chicago and Milwaukee steamers touch here daily. The terminus of the Detroit & Milwaukee Railroad, 189 miles from Detroit.
Kenosha, Kenosha County, Wisconsin a town of 5,000 pop., on Lake Michigan, 35 miles S. of Milwaukee, on the Chicago & Milwaukee Railroad; also the Eastern terminus of the Kenosha, Rockford & Rock Island Railroad. It has a good harbor, and immense quantities of grain are shipped to Eastern markets.