Description: Harper's Weekly Original and Complete Cover: Reading the Parable of the Prodigal Son the Deaf Mutes at Their Church in Eighteenth Street, New York, March 11, 1860 Full Page: Moorish Life-On the Balcony and Moorish Life-In Doors Half Page: Hon. Robert Toombs, of Georgia * Condition: good, normal aging (see pictures) Will combine shipping with the purchase of multiple items *Robert Toombs was an influential American politician from Georgia, serving as a key figure before and during the Civil War. Here are some key points about him: Early Life and Career: Born on July 2, 1810, in Wilkes County, Georgia, Toombs was educated at the University of Georgia and Union College in New York. He studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1830. Political Career:Congressional Service: Toombs served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1845 to 1853 and then in the U.S. Senate from 1853 to 1861. He was initially a member of the Whig Party but later joined the Democratic Party.Pro-Slavery Advocate: As a staunch supporter of slavery, Toombs advocated for the interests of the Southern states and was a vocal critic of Northern policies that he believed threatened the institution of slavery. Role in the Confederacy:Secession Advocate: Toombs was a fervent supporter of secession and played a significant role in Georgia's decision to leave the Union. He was one of the founders of the Confederate States of America.Confederate Secretary of State: He served as the first Secretary of State for the Confederacy but resigned after a few months due to disagreements with President Jefferson Davis.Military Service: Toombs also served as a brigadier general in the Confederate Army, participating in several key battles, including the Battle of Antietam. Post-War Life: After the Confederacy's defeat, Toombs fled to Cuba and then to Europe to avoid arrest. He returned to Georgia in 1867 but refused to seek a pardon from the U.S. government, which prevented him from resuming his political career. Legacy: Robert Toombs remains a controversial figure due to his staunch support for slavery and secession. He died on December 15, 1885, in Washington, Georgia.4o
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