1409
Cleveland Morning Leader, 15 December 1864
(ed; 3 inches)
~ See original
p.2, col.1
~ View at ChronAm
1409 - L Dec. 15; ed: 2/1 - After McClellan's defeat in the sword con-
test at the New York Sanitary fair, the New York HERALD, disgusted at
the result, started subscription for another sword for him. The total
amount contributed by a grateful nation was $712,000, but $227 was with-
drawn.
"Either the people are not very enthusiastic over the ex-general or
have a wholesome doubt of Bennett's honesty, and don't care to risk
money in his hands." (3)
Index terms:
Bennett, Gordon (editor, New York HERALD); McClellan, George B.; New York city; New York HERALD; New York Sanitary fair