Edmund G. Ross
Ruddy, Richard A., 1939-
Edmund G. Ross soldier, senator, abolitionist / [electronic resource] : Richard A. Ruddy. - Albuquerque : University of New Mexico Press, 2013. - 1 online resource (pages cm)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Young man working at the case -- The abolitionists: a call to action -- Joining the battle for a free Kansas -- Fighting slavery with words -- Ross, the record, and the railroads -- The Civil War and the Kansas volunteers -- Major Ross: return to civilian life -- Southern president, radical congress -- A surprising death, an unexpected appointment -- Reconstruction: the lines are drawn -- The 1867 election: Pomeroy and Ross -- Congress declares war on the president -- The impeachment trial of Andrew Johnson -- Empty accusations: Ross fights back -- The last two years: a working senator -- The campaign to expose Pomeroy -- Liberals versus radicals: shifting alignments -- Albuquerque -- Understanding New Mexico -- Ross and the court of private land claims -- The Santa Fe ring and the territorial legislature -- The final years.
"Ross was a significant abolitionist, journalist, Union officer, and, eventually, territorial governor of New Mexico. This first full-scale biography of Ross reveals his importance in the history of the United States"--Provided by publisher.
9780826353757
Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875 --Impeachment.
Ross, Edmund G. 1826-1907.
United States. Congress. Senate --Biography.
Governors--New Mexico--Biography.
Legislators--United States--Biography.
New Mexico--History--1848-
Electronic books.
E664.R74 / R83 2013
978.9/04092 B
Edmund G. Ross soldier, senator, abolitionist / [electronic resource] : Richard A. Ruddy. - Albuquerque : University of New Mexico Press, 2013. - 1 online resource (pages cm)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Young man working at the case -- The abolitionists: a call to action -- Joining the battle for a free Kansas -- Fighting slavery with words -- Ross, the record, and the railroads -- The Civil War and the Kansas volunteers -- Major Ross: return to civilian life -- Southern president, radical congress -- A surprising death, an unexpected appointment -- Reconstruction: the lines are drawn -- The 1867 election: Pomeroy and Ross -- Congress declares war on the president -- The impeachment trial of Andrew Johnson -- Empty accusations: Ross fights back -- The last two years: a working senator -- The campaign to expose Pomeroy -- Liberals versus radicals: shifting alignments -- Albuquerque -- Understanding New Mexico -- Ross and the court of private land claims -- The Santa Fe ring and the territorial legislature -- The final years.
"Ross was a significant abolitionist, journalist, Union officer, and, eventually, territorial governor of New Mexico. This first full-scale biography of Ross reveals his importance in the history of the United States"--Provided by publisher.
9780826353757
Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875 --Impeachment.
Ross, Edmund G. 1826-1907.
United States. Congress. Senate --Biography.
Governors--New Mexico--Biography.
Legislators--United States--Biography.
New Mexico--History--1848-
Electronic books.
E664.R74 / R83 2013
978.9/04092 B