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Burning of Chambersburg and Civil War Voices
An eye witness account describes the July 29 1864 Confederate raid on Chambersburg Pennsylvania. The narrator details a brutal town burning by McCausland forces, the saving of Averill’s train, heroic defenders around a cannon, civilian suffering including women robbed and houses set ablaze, and the emotional toll on residents and soldiers amid war and political recriminations. The piece also critiques Democratic leaders and war policy, contrasting fierce wartime action with calls for peace.
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Philadelphia
P. Kuaura
Chambersburg
Conch
Mercersburg
Iere
Averill
Maeoly
Swearlagon
Gon
Couch
Atail
Schultze
En. Couch
McCausland
Indies
Ana Birdo
Corpus
Remem
Ber Hunter
Prom
Gome
Jerusalem
Tribune
Areva
New York
Virginia
United States
Franklin County
Tom Plac
Ttv
Ladica
Pscatipa
Sadies
C. V
Wyoming
Pennsylvania
Butler
McCall
Democratic Party
Ukeli
W. B. Pinek
Douglas
Billy
Allen
Clen Il Tun
Lincoln
Edson B. Olds
Fort Lafayette
Everswirmin
Kadson
Lancaster
Lincoln Commissariat
Breckenridge-Vallandigham
Edeon
Brockenidge Masters
Ednon
Buchanan
Billy Medill
Washington
Buck
Modill
Gallon
Macoren
Vallandigham Rogules
Charles
Senate
Ohio
N. Schleich
Rosecrans
MacCleland
Hoe
Crs
Schleich