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blackberry brandy

a “sovereign balm” Diarrhea/dysentery was one of the major killing diseases for Civil War soldiers . 150 years ago this week New Yorkers were urged to contribute whatever blackberry products they could to help hospitals fight the sickness. From The … Continue reading

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“Dead House”

I’m about a week late with this article from a Seneca County, New York newspaper in September 1863: We are pained to learn of the death of PETER W. BOCKOVEN, son of GEO. W. BOCKOVEN of this town, which occurred … Continue reading

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