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Loyal Jew and Confederate Captain Trial in Civil War Tale
A Union judge advocate recalls a Louisiana court martial during the Civil War. A Jew accused of aiding the Confederacy faced a biased panel led by Colonel Buchanan. Hidden loyalties emerged as testimony revealed coercion and possible extenuating circumstances. The judge ultimately acknowledged his prejudice in the case.
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South
New Orleans
Confederacy
Baton Rouge
Western Volunteer Regiment
Ure
Kinean
Martinet
West Pointer
McClellan
Girant
Sherman
Sheridan
Buchanan
Trace Pope Ty Yenes
Tate
eHlegas
Pius
Bos Peeserice Teefarte
Testimery
Erassebecen
Vlad Signer
Haman
Hoeo
Viteriy
Esther
Theo
Buaechinan
Jelly Cnd
Plaess
Tapnes
Rebs
Colonel Buchanan
Greeler
Oreans
Sin
Perry
Baton Rouse
Tawrer
Vou Genthanen
Baters
Isaacs
Venir
Mobile
Bayou Teche