Despite his support for Douglas , in 1861 , he was instrumental in establishing a newspaper , the Minnesota Union , supporting the policies of President Abraham Lincoln .
Despite his support for Douglas , in 1861 , he served as editor before enlisting in the Union Army .
Despite his support for Douglas , in 1861 , he was instrumental in establishing a newspaper , the Minnesota Union , supporting the policies of President Abraham Lincoln , and served as editor before enlisting in the Union Army .