William Dennison 1862 State of the State Address   Save
Ohio Governors Collection
Description: This 45 page booklet contains the text of Governor William Dennison, Jr.’s message to the 55th General Assembly on Jan. 6, 1862. Dennison (1815-1882), a Whig-turned-Republican, served as Ohio’s 24th governor from 1860 to 1862. His term was marked by the opening stages of the Civil War, and he led Ohio citizens and troops decisively and effectively into the war effort. However, Dennison was not nominated for a second term. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: Om3580_001
Subjects: Presidents and Politics; Ohio Government; Governors
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)