Transcript of Memoir of Major General Thomas Francis Meagher, 1869

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Part 1 - Ireland

This section describes Meager's entrance into politics, his efforts for the Repeal, the Irish Confederation, the Constitution of the Confederation, famine, the French Revolution, attempted insurrection, imprisonment, sentence of death, preparation for journey.

Part 2 - Australia

This section describes voyage on board the Swift, arrival at Hobart and first impressions, his life in Tasmania, his escape.

Part 3 - America

This section describes Meagher's arrival in New York, travels in California and Central America, life as business man and politician, Irish famine, the Civil War.

Part 4 - The Civil War

This section describes commencement of hostilities, the Irish Brigade, horrors of war, battles of the Civil War, General Meagher's resignation.

Part 5 - Montana

This section describes the Territorial Secretaryship, Meagher's death, memory of his life.

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