Tag Archives: Lexington and Concord

good rebellion, bad rebellion

Posted on April 19, 2017 by SUMPTER

Ninety-two years after militia in Lexington and Concord started the shooting rebellion against Great Britain a monument was dedicated in Concord. The monument honored those who gave their lives putting down the South’s more recent rebellion. From The New-York Times … Continue reading →

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arms control

Posted on April 19, 2013 by SUMPTER

Back on April 9th Seven Score and Ten published an interesting article by Frederick Douglass that encouraged black men to enlist in the Union army. Here’s part of it. From the Douglass’ Monthly April 1863: WHY SHOULD A COLORED MAN … Continue reading →

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Hold the Applause?

Posted on April 23, 2012 by SUMPTER

Burnett’s proposal for irregular warfare applauded by soldiers watching senate proceedings From the Richmond Daily Dispatch April 21, 1862: Applause in the galleries. Mr. Burnett again spoke in favor of irregular warfare, and contrasted its advantage in a striking manner … Continue reading →

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