There were also differences over ideology, ethics and personality.
Confederate forces had triumphed at the battles of Mansfield, the Crater and Cold Harbor.
When he died just one month later, Vice President John Tyler became the first person to assume the presidency without getting elected.
Many of the convicted conspirators, including Mary Surratt, were ardent Catholics.
The —as it is known today—is in central Bangor at 15 5th Street.
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