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“preying upon the vitals of their country”

From the Richmond Daily Dispatch October 1, 1861: Gen. Washington on Arrests for treason. At the time of the revolutionary war, Gen. George Washington wrote to Gov. Trumbull, of Connecticut, in the following words. His language has been supposed by … Continue reading

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