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Orders from General Scott

From The New-York Times August 2, 1861: THE GREAT REBELLION. … Important Orders Issued by General Scott. More Caution to be Observed in Searching for Arms and Making Arrests. The Rebels Desecrating Mount Vernon. … WASHINGTON, Thursday, Aug. 1. The … Continue reading

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National Salute at Early Sunrise

From The Courier Seneca Falls, NY February 22, 1861: Honor to Washington This (Friday) morning at early sunrise, the Zouave Cadets fired a national salute, in honor of the day which gave birth to the patriotic and immortal Washington. The … Continue reading

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