Reminiscences on the Confederacy’s Closing Days
A long excerpt from War Records 1863 letters records South Carolina attitudes in Hillsborough and Greensborough. It presents Hampton, Johnston, Davis and others debating surrender terms and cavalry options, urging resistance, concentration of forces, and evacuation toward Texas or Mexico rather than reunion. The piece frames the cavalry as brave to the end and highlights enduring loyalty.
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Cumbia
Joheston
Sherman
Hillsborough
N. C
Davis
Charlotte
Jonston
Northern
Virginia
Calvary Service
Europe
Union
Mississippi
Texas
Sheri Nian
Calvary
Mexico
Hawko
Greensborough
Maximilian
Dean
War Department
Strc
Johnston
Hampton
Anch
Jony C. Bazeximinar
J.B. Johnston
South Carolina
Secretary of War
Warr
Jade Hampton
Anderson
Butler
A. Asperson
Love's Forch
Broad River
Wade Hampton
Salisbury
Lexington
Joan C. Butchwatoan
Yorkville
Dr. Davis
Treasen
Hota
Confederacy
Hosta
McClelan
Grant
Trisha
New Fok
Pickett
Gettysburg
Cowan
New York Pottery
Cushing
Armistead
Sron Wall
Brin
Moses
Boonie
Georgis
Kentucky
Breckinridge
Murfrevsboro
Murfreesboro
Val. Transon
Prof. Shaler
Harvard
America
Waast
Atlanta
Jonesboro
Tenth
Michigan
Ttyana Taying
Wrecks the Wome and the Twin Evils Within Homes
A Chicago Literior excerpt argues that drink and scolding ruin homes. It notes men retreat to meals and sleep away from constant tongue lashing, cites Andrew Lang on Shakespeare, and warns that harsh wives drive men to drink. The piece contends unbecoming temper harms families as much as vice.
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Andrew Lang
Shakespeare
Xuntippe
Socrates
Rips van Winkle
Chicago
Flags and monuments shape the Richmond Confederate reunion
Veterans visiting Richmond in June will see a transformed city since the Civil War. Monuments, new city hall, and reimagined districts replace former battle sites and prisons. The reunion features a Caon Senate concert, Mrs Davis events at the Confederate White House museum, and a bid by cities including Richmond and Nashville to host a Confederate Battle Abbey.
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United Veterans
Confederacy
James River
Whig
Chamber of Commerce
West End
Lewis Ginter
Jefferson Hotel
Joseph R. Anderson
Mechanics’ Institute
War Department
Goddings Hall
11Th and Bank
Castle Thunder
Cpbe
Mary Walker
Louisiana
Turner
Libby
Chicago
Bellisle
Old Dominion Nail Works
Richmond
Jeff Davis
Robert B.lice
Stonewall Jackson
Capital Square
Bersford Hops
Monroe Park
Virginia
Houdon
Washington
State House
Henry Clay
Lee
Caon Senate
Jeff Davin
Misa Winnie
Hayes
Confederate White House
Mrs. Davis
Capala
White House
Davis
Confederate Literary Association
Miesouri
Battle Abbey
New Orleans
Nashville
Jefferson Davia
Virginia Military Cadeta
Scott. Shipp
Charles T. Tioeler
Daniel E. Johnston
Mercer Camp of Veterans
Bluefield
W. Va
Mercer
William L. Royall
Gettysburg
Lee Camp
Royall
Jefferson Davis
James Liongatreet
Kirk Otey
Garland Camp
Lynchburg
Longstreet
Ifr
Gettyeburg
How Old Age Comes in Slow Subtle Ways
A Detroit Free Press excerpt discusses aging as a gradual process, not a sudden shock. It uses Dr Holmes and a playful soda shop scene to illustrate creeping decline, with images of rust, backache, and fading energy as old age quietly advances through daily, overlooked signs.
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Bt. Louis Globe-Democrat
Holmes
Detroit Free Press
Caught by a Balloon in Virginia Tragedy
In Martinville Virginia at 6:30 p.m. during a balloon ascent an old man named Fichie Brown assisting to set up the balloon was caught in the ropes and lifted to 300 feet. He fell to his death instantly after the others warned him to move. He was employed to help arrange the ascent and could not escape in time.
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Atlanta
Elsworth
Predericksburg
Pickett
Gettysburg
Sixty-ninth
New York
Chancellorsville
Lloyd
Forty-Third
Hackett
Andersonville
W. FI. Greene
Wisconsin
Petersburg
New York Sun
San Francisco
San Jose
Winston, N
Prince of Wales
English Free Masons
New Mexico
Riverhead L. T
Andrew Clark
Chimpey
Fradds
Preddy
Saila
Pop
Dawson
Ethel Erry
Jack
Imore
New York City
Anoum
Philips
Weis
Agen
Chamberlain
Petsebes
G. Richards
Duquesne
Hill Bros
Elaphante
Xittijg
Jame Perdue
Monroe
Chamaerlain
Tf C
Tinea
Dhathenatee Pata
Bea
A Bros
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B. C. Evans
John T. Burriss
F. Bigby
Free City Delivery
Kingan
Sen
Ligon & Ledbetter
Ballard & Ballard Co
Louisville, Ky
Brownlee & Vandivers
Telephone
ORR & Sloan
John M. Hubbard
Philnew
Seessssees V-Ci
Jm, Subbard,& Bho
John NM
Hubbaed
Hastros
Jin
Wheeler
You
Jeremy Davia
John C Breckinridge
Hastrey
Quartermaster's Office
Butler's Cavalry Division
J. B. Johnston
Bere
Wave Hampton
Hurtah
Baltimore
Queen Elizabeth
Ehil
Hill Brose
Hach
Joes Snphellany
Cheney
Toledo
Drugeista
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