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stills in the hills

Posted on July 31, 2018 by SUMPTER

I’m still gazing at the New York picture papers from 100 years ago, especially trying to keep alert for anything that might relate to the American Civil War. Recently I noticed a thumbnail that looked like an old cabin. Could … Continue reading →

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Doing Good

Posted on March 14, 2012 by SUMPTER

Might be in the eye of the beholder From the Richmond Daily Dispatch March 14, 1862: Liquor destroyed by ladies. –Some twenty ladies of Statesville, N. C., proceeded in a body to the railroad depot of the town, a few … Continue reading →

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“torch-light procession”; layin’ a keel

Posted on October 25, 2011 by SUMPTER

In Lieu of Radway’s Ready Relief? Given the Radway Company’s strong Union stance in yesterday’s post I doubt it is sending any of its wondrous elixir to Confederate soldiers. Here’s a story about a substitute in one Rebel camp. From … Continue reading →

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