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Deserter Returns to Duty as Soldier’s Father Forbids Desertion
A homesick private, William Hopkins, deserts to reach his family but is confronted by his father in a Barn scene. The farmer offers funds and support to send him back to the army, urging him to remain loyal and complete his duty. Hopkins later reemerges in camp and resumes service as his father predicted. The tale ends with Hopkins earning a corporal’s stripe and family pride.
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Ned
Raritan
Tyivaie Wiliam
Tor
Hopkins
Heaves Cerisin
Syigaither
Enother
Tropkins
Topkins
Win
Father
Minster Low
William
Hogs
William Fiopkins
Strongsville
William Hopkins
Farmer Hopkins
Mary
Joel
Chicago Times-Herald