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Dream of Jennie and Home Amid Moonlit War Memoir
A wartime letter segment recalls a soldier’s dream of home and beloved Jennie under a moonlit night. It contrasts the serene domestic scene with the ache of separation and longing for home, family, and loved ones. The piece weaves poems, letters, and editorials about Civil War era events and figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Register
Mossville
Illinois
Friend Little
Maryland
Moesville
Milinois River
Peoria
Chicago
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