Shadow and Light An Autobiography with Reminiscences of the Last and Present Century
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Presidential Elector in 1876, Receiving the Highest Vote--President Hayes, His Yearnings and Accomplishments--Protest Against Lawlessness by the Negroes in State Conventions--Negro Exodus from the Southern to the Western States in 1878--Secretary William Windom's Letter--Hon J. C. Rapier, of Alabama, and Myself Appointed by Secretary Windom to Visit Western States and Report.