A memoir of Augustus W. Bradford, former Governor of Maryland. This book provides insight into his life and political career, including his efforts to maintain neutrality during the Civil War. It also discusses his views on the state of the Union and the abolition of slavery. A must-read for anyone interested in Maryland history and American politics during the mid-19th century. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.