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Taking the Oath in North Carolina

The front page of the June 10, 1865 issue of The Chicago Times (at the Library of Congress) featured reports from throughout the South. There were many problems, including great hunger. There was some relatively positive news from North Carolina.

Chicago Times 6-10-1865

Chicago Times 6-10-1865

Portrait of Maj. Gen. John M. Schofield, officer of the Federal Army (Between 1860 and 1865; LOC:  LC-DIG-cwpb-05934)

“Portrait of Maj. Gen. John M. Schofield, officer of the Federal Army
” (Library of Congress)

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