Startling Resemblance at Manassas Uncovers Civil War Secrets
Fred Benton, aide to a Northern general, discovers letters and a concealed civilian identity tied to Paul Ladue the young Southerner accused of desertion. Benton visits the Henry house near the Manassas battlefield, confronts a Virginian family, and seeks the garret occupant amid wartime wreckage and suspicion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manassas
Mac
Lile Corps
McDowell
Fred Benton
Beary House
Warrenton Pike
Old Stone Bridge
Alabama
Paul Ladue
Montgomery ‘Gaard
Benton
Ladue
Capt
O'Kane
Badger Brigade
McKinnon
Fred
Paul
Washington
Henry House
Rosa
Peerit
A Stranger Within Our Gates Chapter VI
Lieut Benton leaves the Henry house at sunset noting a pale gaunt visitor and a striking Virginian girl. He recalls a possible deception while the girl’s accent hints she may be Doctor Chitten’s granddaughter from Charlottesville. The scene hints at peril and intrigue as night falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lieut. Benton
Henry House
Wmw
Éaustter
Doctor Chitten
Charlottesville
A Virginian in the War Beset by Censures and Courage
Fred Benton, an aide to a division general, quests for his missing commander near Centreville. He encounters a wounded family at the Thornton place and later helps an uneasy stranger in a tavern. A tense night of misread loyalties ends as Benton meets Lt. Fred Benton and vows to report back.
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Lensen
Henry
Lieut. Benton
Benton
Fred Benton
Menton
the James
York
Rappahsonock
Garret
Ollowed
Averella
Manassas
Dr. Alexander
McDowell
Ata
Chilton
Fairfax
Miss Carlton
Aidden
Bia
Paul Lucius
Walla
Virginia
Centreville
Washington
Henry House
Fred
Bull Run
O'Kane
Montgomery's
Thaa
Hearney
Jersey
Campa
Blackburn's
Mitchell's Ford
Warrenton
Boniface
Joe Johnston
Jovel
Cranston
Little Mac
Jupiter
Thia
Mullen
Confederacy
Wat Wisssastn
Early Risers Pill Propaganda Promises Quick Digestive Relief
An advertisement touts De Witt's Little Early Risers as a safe pleasant pill that clears stomach and bowels of putrid matter to remove headaches and constipation. It claims the pills never gripe or weaken, and are sold by all druggists, urging ad buyers to bid like hiring the cheapest lawyer or doctor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Witt
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the Iron Brigade
Army of the Potomac
Charles King
Norman Holt
Coronel
Fort Frayne
Jon” Johnston
Rappahanooch
Averell
Johnston
McClellan
Yamah
Fauver & Robson
W. J. Hafner
Broad St
Dorothy Dodd
Philpott’s
Elyria Livery CO
Ensign
Andress & Bivins
Hadaway Bros
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Elyra Livery
Ware
Randy Kitchen
Mae
Turkey
Pri
Jackson
the Sell Hardware Co
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