Record #:

19962

Author(s):

Alexander, C.B.

Abstract:

Caswell served the state as a military leader during the Revolution and his record has received criticism because of his defeat at the Battle of Camden. Caswell's more impressive feats occurred in the political realm following the war. The author splits this period into two three year time frames, 1782-1785 and 1785-1788, because of Caswell's differing roles in state government. From 1782-1785 he was the controller general before becoming and serving as governor from 1785-1788. The author details the responsibilities of each office and Caswell's performance as both.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 23 Issue 3, July 1946, p287-312, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Governors

Record #:

19963

Author(s):

Dill, Alonzo Thomas, Jr.

Abstract:

Part seven in this series concerning New Bern and all of Craven County focuses specifically on New Bern during the American Revolutionary War. The author begins by looking at changing citizen opinions and political shifts leading up the war. Much of the article discusses the treatment of Tories and Tory sympathizers and the increasing animosity and actions taken against these groups.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 23 Issue 3, July 1946, p325-359, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History--American Revolutionary War, 1775-1783--Civilians

Record #:

19964

Author(s):

Dorris, Jonathan Truman

Abstract:

Both President Lincoln and President Johnson proclaimed an act of amnesty for all persons who served the Confederacy during the war if they agreed to swear an oath of loyalty to the United States. The author examines the specific provisions President Johnson established in his plan to restore to North Carolina; a plan which was very favorable to the state because of North Carolinian's pro-Union supporters during the Civil War. The article also details Governor Holden's actions to fulfill the requirements of President Johnson's plan and how this affected former soldiers.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 23 Issue 3, July 1946, p360-401, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Holden, William Woods, 1818-1892; Reconstruction (1865-1877)--North Carolina