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using that Union instinct

150 years ago earlier this month Frederick Douglass made the case that the Civil War had to be primarily a war for abolition; there could never be a return to the old Union with its acceptance of slavery in the … Continue reading

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The dangers of annoying speech

Gutsy Lady From the Richmond Daily Dispatch August 15, 1862: Arrest of a female in Washington. During the progress of the late Union demonstration at Washington, it is stated that– A lady in the crowd was arrested for “speaking in … Continue reading

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(Half) Empty Nest Syndrome – Verboten!

Here’s an image from last year (1861) that I missed. It is the policy of the Lincoln administration, and I would think, many Northerners agree with the sentiment given how many men have volunteered so far. As long ago as … Continue reading

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Perpetual Union

Perpetual Does Not = 1778-1860 From The New-York Times June 10 1861 The Union not a League. To the Editor of the New-York Times: SIR: Allow me to throw out this idea on the subject of Secession. Perhaps it is … Continue reading

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