LYCOS RETRIEVER 
1861
built 147 days ago
The start of the American Civil War in 1861 was a watershed year for gold coinage as well. The disruption caused by the conflict restricted that year's mintage of $20 Gold Pieces from the southern New Orleans Mint to under 18,000 strikings. As a result high-grade specimens exceed $20,000 in price—if one can even be found! This privately minted, non-monetary Proof, clad in 31 mg of .999 Pure Gold with the coveted 'O' mint mark and the magic date of 1861, can now be an historic addition to your collection.
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Since 1861, during the days of the Civil War, the ASYMCA has been a pioneer and trendsetter for volunteerism with its core mission being the enrichment of the quality of life for service members and their families. The ASYMCA continues to encourage strong kids, strong families and strong communities for military personnel and their families. The Armed Services YMCA, an affiliate of the YMCA of the USA and headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, has more than 150 program locations around the world. Visit ASYMCA at http://www.asymca.org/ .
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On April 19, 1861, [the mayor] confronted and tried to appease a pro-Confederate crowd but failed to prevent shedding of the first blood in the Civil War. Southern sympathizers that day attacked Massachusetts troops moving through the city to defend Washington. Soon afterward, Baltimore was occupied by Union troops, who stayed longer even than did troops in New Orleans. An English newspaperman, William Howard Russell, called wartime Baltimore "the Warsaw of the United States."
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The early months of 1861 brought a firestorm of change, much of which influenced postage stamps. After Lincoln’s election in November 1860, South Carolina seceded, setting in motion events that would soon lead to the first shots of the Civil War. Lincoln’s postmaster general, Montgomery Blair, would oversee the department until 1864 and ensure that postal communications continued uninterrupted during this turbulent period. Blair not only maintained services, he introduced significant changes during his term.
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The 1861 Census for Wales was taken on the night of 31 March 1861. Census returns were collected according to registration district. These returns were divided into sub-districts and assigned consecutive piece numbers for reference purposes.
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Inaugural Bible used for Lincoln's first inauguration, March 4, 1861. Library of Congress. Rare Book and Special Collections Division. Gift of Mrs. Robert Todd Lincoln, 1928. Online in American Treasures at the Library of Congress.
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