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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1854 | 3 |
3 stories matching refus
Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:refug, refut, refuge, refund, reft, rebus
- The Ghost Fleet of the Pacific
Senator William Gwin rails against the government's refusal to fund military presence in the Pacific, leaving the coast vulnerable to 'filibusters' and privateers.
- The Territory's Mismatched Mail
A collapse in mail delivery leaves residents in the dark as federal contracts fall into chaos.
- The Rule of Law in the Wild West
A deep dive into the 1854 Washington Territorial legal code governing criminal trials, bail, and the rights of the accused.