Tag Archives: Montgomery Alabama

Letter to the Loyal Alabamans

Posted on January 2, 2017 by SUMPTER

A document at the Library of Congress indicates that 150 years ago today the Grand Council of the Union League of Alabama wrote an epistle to its local branches. The letter began by thanking God that thanks to federal soldiers … Continue reading →

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A lynching in Montgomery

Posted on March 23, 2013 by SUMPTER

From the Richmond Daily Dispatch March 23, 1863: A Spy Hung. –Saturday morning last the Vigilance Committee resumed the examination of Dan’l S. E. Starr, who was charged with having written an Abolition book, which we believe, was found in … Continue reading →

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Yankee Go Home

Posted on January 18, 2013 by SUMPTER

Paroled Union soldiers roaming the streets, especially offensive to Confederate soldiers’ loved ones From the Richmond Daily Dispatch January 17, 1863: Are the Yankees in possession of Montgomery? –The Montgomery Advertiser says: The question was quite seriously mooted yesterday and … Continue reading →

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Now Varina Can Get to Work

Posted on May 21, 2011 by admin

Making Nice With Virginia and Vice Versa From The New-York Times May 21, 1861: WHAT MRS. DAVIS HAS TO SAY ABOUT IT. The following letter from Mrs. JEFFERSON DAVIS was written in acknowledgment of the receipt of a beautiful work-box, … Continue reading →

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