War era oath and battle reflections from a Michigan soldier
A rough Civil War era letter describes marching from Nashville toward Columbia and Teble Beach, honoring fallen comrades at a field, and urging memorials. It blends patriotic vows with notes on schools, frontier life, and Civil War sentiments, praising Michigan troops and critiquing secession supporters while recounting a long, transcontinental journey.
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Cumberland
Teble Beach
Greco River
Michigan
Tom
Peninsular
Moonz
Lincoln letter on war and emancipation from 1863
President Lincoln argues that peace by compromise is impossible while Lee's army controls the field. He defends emancipation and the Emancipation Proclamation, asserts war powers, and urges unconditional Union support while warning against premature peace efforts. He praises Union soldiers and cautions voters about future resistance to freeing enslaved people.
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Executive Mansion
Washington
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Lee
Pennsylvania
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Unite States
Union. Leuggested
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Hingis
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New England
Empire
Keystone
Jersey
Antietam
Murfreenhoro
Gettysburg
Uncle Sam
Great Republic
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