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retaliation, reprisals

150 years ago today a rebel force burned much of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Here’s the intro from an article at the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission: On July 30, 1864, Confederate troops entered the south central Pennsylvania town of Chambersburg. Their … Continue reading

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“an indiscriminate slaughter”

“The fort ran with blood.” From the Richmond Daily Dispatch April 18, 1864: The capture of Fort Pillow Mobile, April 16. –A special dispatch to the Advertiser and Register from Fort Pillow, 12th [13th?], says: Forrest attacked this place with … Continue reading

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