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it I From tlio Bangor (Me.)Democrat.A Proclamation of Amnesty to My “Erring Sisters.**Whereas, A dozen of my wayward “Sisters” did, on a certain day, elope from my boarding bouse, with a worthless scamp o named Southern Confederacy, (so-called) ie withoutcause or provocation—having set up housekeeping for themselves in a rickety shanty, situated South of the homestead; 9 and0 Whereas, ibis shanfy was built on my- land which I inherited from old Puri»an e Father. And whereas, the aforesaid •'Sis-s ters” have become greatly reduced in cir-t. cum9taDCG8 insomuch as to be in want of cer-i. tain necessaries, such as tea, bacon and- dimity; nnd» j Whereas, the rebellious spirit of a portion j of these •‘Sisters,” has become subdued— they having repented of their transgressions1 and become converted to the true Abrahamicfaith.Therefore I, in the sweetness of ray temper, and in the magnanimity of my generous nature, do ordain, promulgate, set forth and let (ly the conditions upon which they | may be received again into m? bosom, i F.rst—These runaway females, above i mentioned, are required to pack up their- errings, bosom-pins, aide-combs, perfume , bottles, cups and saucers, candle-mouldsand all other ornaments, usually denominated “house-keeping,•• and deliver the same within thirty days at Fortress Monroe in the care of Major General Butler, who has a peculiar kmck for the safe keeping of other people's property.
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The Dollar Weekly Bulletin
Maysville, Kentucky, US
Thu, Jan 07, 1864
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