Gen Lee’s Body Servant Recalls Civil War Ties
An interview in Boston reveals Anthony Riley, enslaved from the Custis Lee lineage, served Gen. Robert E. Lee as body servant through the Civil War. He recounts life on the Virginia plantation, Lee’s care for horses, and loyal service until fleeing to join Union lines.
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Tom Seay Nominated for Alabama Governor by Democrats
The Democratic convention at Montgomery nominated Hon. Tom Seay of Greensboro for Governor on the thirtieth ballot after a heated two day session. Seay, a Confederate veteran, lawyer, and planter, prevailed over Dawson and Clayton, with all present officers renominated and Cleveland endorsing resolutions adopted.
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Cleveland
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