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Civil War Letter Urges Total War and Strong Defenses
An extended Civil War era letter argues for hardline Union strategy against rebels, detailing urges to harden forts, expand navy, deploy iron ships, and mobilize civilian resources. It praises Lincoln’s restraint and warns of European sympathy for the Confederacy, while describing Kentucky and Green River actions and local military movements.
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Evening Post
Europe
England
France
Thor
Borntendment
Fort Pickens
Richmond
United States
Geonge
Mumfirderiling Ky
Donembor
Fareio Keecrny
Nevin
Haucy Croek
Dor
Non
Kate
Carter
Aulun
Monfordsville
Bart County
Green River
Nouth
Woodsonvilly
Hart County
Henry Clay
Green Hiver
Huthaider
Kentucky
Hin Plage
Buckner
Munfardeville
Israb
Logal
Culin People and Il Frboarance Tas Eemed To Be A Virtie ! Wouileyville
Hera
Generad Ddim
Aras
Gearda
Maiumuth
Cockrall
Weil
Praadig
Tee Ot
Tran
Keomt
Scott
Paris
U. S