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peace train

150 years ago today Clement L. Vallandigham made his way to Syracuse, New York for an upcoming peace meeting. From The New-York Times August 17, 1864: Movements of Vallandigham. DUNKIRK, N.Y., Tuesday, Aug. 16. Hon. C.L. VALLANDIGHAM passed through here … Continue reading

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“rotten eggs were in demand”

According to this account, Confederate patriots broke up a peace meeting 150 years ago this month in Greensboro, North Carolina. From the Richmond Daily Dispatch February 6, 1864: A Peace meeting in North Carolina. –The New York papers, which copy … Continue reading

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