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Beauty and Booty

Ah, June in Northern Virginia, and a young Yankee’s fancy turns to “beauty and booty” – at least that’s what General P.G.T. Beauregard is selling. After having forced the North to surrender Fort Sumter in April, Beauregard has recently (and … Continue reading

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Pierre’s Where???

Grain of Salt Department From The New-York Times May 14, 1861: Where is Beauregard? To the Editor of the New-York Times: By referring to your file of the TIMES you will notice that after the battle of Fort Sumter the … Continue reading

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