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Rooting Out Fugitives in Camp?

Even Democrats Want to Leave Fugitive Slaves Alone From The New-York Times November 30, 1861: Slave-Catching in the Army. MARYLAND, Sunday, Nov. 22, 1861. To the Editor of the New-York Times: The following document was read at our evening regimental … Continue reading

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Vicksburg Rally Against Disunion

From The New-York Times December 10, 1860: GREAT ANTI-DISUNION DEMONSTRATION AT VICKSBURG. A mass meeting to consider the issues of the day, way held at Vicksburg, Miss., on the afternoon and evening of the 29th ult. The Whig says: “It … Continue reading

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