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“With Pockets Crammed”

Posted on June 6, 2011 by SUMPTER

Williamsport, Pa – Wonderful Break from Mush and Machine Made Hash Since the end of April the 19th NY Volunteer Infantry has been organizing and drilling in Elmira, NY. There have been some challenges, but things are starting to look … Continue reading →

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Drinking Swamp-Water at the Race Track

Posted on May 31, 2011 by SUMPTER

On May 31, 1861 The New-York Times reported on the observations of RICHARD FAIRCHILD, a British subject who had lived for several years in St. Mary’s Parish, Louisiana. Because he was British Louisiana authorities allowed him to leave the Bayou … Continue reading →

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Food Fight

Posted on May 20, 2011 by admin

Last month Seven Score and Ten posted a humorous story about Confederate troops near Pensacola having a funeral procession and ceremony to bury some bad beef. I respected the equanimity of the Confederate troops and their ability to make lemonade … Continue reading →

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“Beans kill more than bullets.”

Posted on May 17, 2011 by admin

Scurvy in the Army In addition to urging the government to procure its own bandages and vaccinate its soldiers against small pox, the editors at The New-York Times on May 17, 1861 urged the U.S. Army to improve the diet … Continue reading →

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Oh, To Be a Zouave!

Posted on May 16, 2011 by admin

I found out yesterday that I was wrong to say that no Zouaves from Seneca Falls volunteered as a Zouave unit. 150 years ago this month they made their appearance at the great organizing and training encampment for New York … Continue reading →

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Mary Risks Maryland

Posted on May 11, 2011 by admin

And, “Hunger Is the Best Sauce” Apparently Mrs. Lincoln is going to visit Robert Todd at Harvard. Here’s a story about her trip from the White House to Astor House. From The New-York Times May 12, 1861: FROM WASHINGTON TO … Continue reading →

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