Young Virginian Cavalryman Bearer of Apron Flag
At a Louisville gathering Maj. B H McDonald recounted James M Watkins of Company D Eleventh Virginia Cavalry, who during the 1863 engagements near Brandy Station Gettysburg and Williamsport protected a little girl’s apron that bore a Confederate flag. Wounded and later dying, Watkins’ deed and apron symbolized enduring morale for his regiment.
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Army of Make
Virginia
Rapids River
Gettysburg
Nents
Virginia Cavalry
James M. Watkins
Eleventh
Brandy Station
Les
Maryland
Watkins
Lee
Williamsport
Willismaport
Bhck
Jpesrent Thenewal
Hagerstown
Potomac
Gen. Jones
Hegerstown
Perhay
Catain
Young ‘Watkins
Eleventh Cavalry
Imboden
Boonaboro
Pedernis
Ata
Lisles
A Call for Young Democracy in Southern Politics
The Atlantic and French Bronx Valley urge mobilizing the young Democracy to demand strong nominations and override backroom dictation. Southern leaders Wade Hampton Lamar Randall Gibson Butler are praised as true conservatives and progressives, urging young Southern men to rally to Cincinnati, back men who show loyalty to their people and independence from Grantism, to shape a wise Democratic convention and national policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisridle
Coterier-Journal
Minvensavre
Mixs
Lizzie Colina
Ping
Courier-Journal
Comipacy
Syrith
New Yu Sun
William Collins
Bars
Ruddely Ailrand
Lizzie
Ube
Nicholas County
Aho
D. D. Eads
Abe
Quin
Jand
Suis
Avor
Ake
Eada
Grandpa
Grandma
Eadshie
Kenney
Paris
Young ii
Mise Fouchre
Brooklyn
New York
Pring
Hammond
New York City
Miss Sollins
Eads
Stoin
Hadow
Miss Gollina
Boston
Young Democracy
Horatio Seymour
Amei
South
Wade
Hampton
Lamar
Randall
Gibson
M. CG. Butler
Tey
James Bachanan
Cincinnati
Democratic Party
Winnington Roman
Custer the Newfoundland and the curious tricks he could perform
A long colorful reminiscence describes a pure Newfoundland named Custer. It recalls how he carried eggs, turned knobs, fetched items, opened doors, and guarded treats for a trusted clerk, all while displaying affectionate, almost humanlike behavior and a steadfast, smiling expression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Custer
Quater
Chicago
Distress in Ireland and Wartime Memoir Anecdotes
Letters from Ireland detail severe distress in various localities with mentions of famine era hardships. Mrs Teresa of Cappagnin notes rising rents and hunger, a breakfast fund cut back, and children starving between meals. Cullinsne and Bantry organizers describe widespread unemployment, failing crops, and scarce relief, with families living on meager two shillings weekly. A wartime story recalls Col Sewell’s swamp crossing challenge and a lieutenant’s comic requisition, ending with praise for engineering effort. Advice columns urge caution in social conduct and gender dynamics.
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Ireland
S. M. Teresa
Concent
Our Lady of Mercy, Cappagnin
Alma
Ura
Katy
Io School
Moodevall
Conception
St. Teresa's Convent of Mercy
Cappaquin
Cullinsne
Bantry
Dublin
Leave Bridge
Glangsriff
Arma
Tose
Alan
Treland
South Carolina
Morrne
Col. Sewell
New York
Sewell
Gol, Segall
Three husbands in a tavern tale of wits and batter
In a village tavern Jim Walson Jon Brown and Hill Walter drink long and vow to obey their wives commands at home. Walker Brown and Watson share tales of mishaps from kitchens and candles to pots of batter, with a landlord to collect the bill the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Walson
Jon Brown
Hill Walter
Walker
Brown
Watson
Bill
Maggie
Joe Brown
Moife
Joe
Tim Watson
Abe
Kate
Thia
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Southern Historica Jety
Louisville
Kentucky
Maj
B. H. McDonald
Hageretown
Major
Ta Watking
John & Jackman
Eesboro
Tenn
L. Wad
McClung’s Battery
Knoxville
Tens
Thomas Julian Clay
Pestadnacenia
Ben. Hardin Helm
Thomas J. Heant
Peetees
Busry
Republic
Cemsns
Apna
Igurea
Uin
Massachusetts
New York Timex
New Hampshire
Manchester
Jina
Nix House
Froske
Miciay Collins
Hay
PF Butler
South Curpling
Covensra
Augusta
Canal
Tugalo
Savannah
Commissioner of Agriculture of
Georgia
Boras
Comini
E Minnosainn
Borland
Consolidated Virginia
Lnorer
Sierra Nevada
Union
New York Tribune
Wabans
Ind
Urbana
Wabash da
Amoericn
N’clyak
Marion
North
Fe ©. Phillips
Avna
Surinor
Atlantic and
French
Bronx Valley
Hailroid
Drd
Ktek
Atlantic and French Bruad Valley Railroad
Columbia
Stockade
Anderson
Greenville
Bowe
Kirk
Owl
Bowan
Pickens
Bren
Iportant Enterprises
Pickehs
Col. Bowen
South Atlantic
Ohio
Asheville
North Carolina
Col
Teast
London
Tommy
Granny
England
Wadaworth
Nevada
Rochester
Europe
Nevada Steam Transportation Company
Ayasia
Meep
Eugene
Oregon
Girard Anys Aine
Stephien J. Field
la Glya
East
Olthers
Olive Logax
Ginrs
Tna
Truckee
Sierraville
Tta
Gus Rosseau
Sélrea Valley
Siorrayille
Tymienna
Truckee Republican
Sally Tane
New York Commercial
Jonson
Georgia Democratic Committee
Aupnstatic
Russia
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