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last rebel hanging

Posted on November 10, 2015 by SUMPTER

As a matter of fact, Andersonville commandant Henry Wirz was the only Confederate officer/official executed in the aftermath of the American Civil War. He was hung 150 years ago today outside Old Capitol Prison in Washington, D.C. From The New-York … Continue reading →

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stung on the ‘underground railroad’

Posted on February 14, 2014 by SUMPTER

A Richmond embalmer was charged with helping to conduct Confederate deserters north with his coffin wagon. He was caught as part of a sting operation conducted by the police. From the Richmond Daily Dispatch February 13, 1864: Local Matters. Bribery … Continue reading →

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Your Horse Is Our Horse

Posted on April 25, 2012 by SUMPTER

From the Richmond Daily Dispatch April 22, 1862: Impressment of horses. –The people of Lynchburg are groaning over the fact that the agents of the Government have been twice in that region impressing and buying up all the serviceable horses … Continue reading →

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Medical Alcohol?

Posted on April 17, 2012 by SUMPTER

The war caused governments North and South to increase restrictions on civilian rights. As Encyclopedia Virginia points out, on March 1, 1862 President Jefferson Davis declared martial law in Richmond, and “The Confederate government also prohibited the sale of liquor … Continue reading →

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