Tag Archives: war refugees

American Union Commission report

Posted on October 25, 2015 by SUMPTER

In October 1865 the American Union Commission, “organized to aid in the restoration of the Union upon the basis of freedom, industry, education, and Christian morality,” published a report of its work helping destitute Southerners. It is a 33 page … Continue reading →

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“pride & patriotism”

Posted on March 23, 2015 by SUMPTER

The South needed patriotic and heroic farmers to cultivate the land despite Yankee plunder and destruction. Refugees crowded into Richmond ought to move back to the country. Even as more and more cities were evacuated to the Union armies, the … Continue reading →

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refugee nation

Posted on January 9, 2015 by SUMPTER

From the Richmond Daily Dispatch January 9 1865: Appeal to the public. –The Relief Committee of Richmond appeal to the public for aid in behalf of the families of soldiers and refugees in the city. Richmond is filled with refugees … Continue reading →

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Separated State Trumps Church

Posted on July 16, 2012 by SUMPTER

Sorry – you’re a United States Presbyterian A little news from Charlotte, North Carolina. Things are going pretty well a good distance away from the Federral incursion. Similar to Wall Street in the North, cotton prices are tracking Confederate military … Continue reading →

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