Barbara Fritchia and the Barbara Feitehto legend
A rendered debate contrasts a Whittier poem with Gen. Jubal Early’s denial about Barbara Fritchto and the Frederick Confederate episode. It recounts a famed scene of a woman lowering and reclaiming a flag as Stonewall Jackson approaches, then notes Early’s 1875 letter correcting the tale and details of Jackson’s march near Frederick.
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Barbara Fritchia
Koonrilloress
Jubal A. Early
Donde Bile
Barbara Feitehto
Whittler
Maryland
Stonewall Jackson
Frederick
Barbara
Rebe
Jackson
Derbara
Hicet
Early
Frederick incidents in Confederate marching through town
A Confederate corps claim clashes with Whittier inspired tales as General Jackson passes Frederick en route to Starper’s Ferry. An eyewitness recalls two lighthearted episodes: a girl with a candy flag singing Yankee slogans and an Irish soldier’s quip about a soiled Union flag. No violence by officers or troops occurred, and all parties deemed the scenes harmless sideshows of wartime display.
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Monocacy Junction
Jackson
Frederick
Karper
California
Stonewall Jackson
Gen. Jackson
Whittler
Barbara Fritchio
Starper
United States
Louisians Brigade
Loy
Ana
Whitter
Pennsylvania
National Grange to choose new headquarters location
The executive committee of the National Grange, including Col. E. R. Shankland of Iowa and Judge Jones of Arkansas, will select a new headquarters site from six states Missouri Illinois Indiana Ohio Kentucky and Tennessee. St Louis offers best access and markets. A September deadline applies with future sessions to be held at the headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
St. Louis
Grange
Ordor
Booneville
National Grange
Tribute to Jefferson Davis with Memorial Address Refusal
The Memphis Appeal notes Jefferson Davis declined delivering a memorial address over Confederate graves on the 24th Inet, fearing impudent remarks. It praises his steadfast devotion to the Lost Cause, laments his poverty, and urges veterans to honor his sacrifices for the Southern people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphia
Jefferson Davis
Liu
Davie
Mr. Davis
Jefferson Davie Hee
Savis
Eich
Ile Herolan
Memphis
A Sailor's Spelling Slip Sparks Sailor's Rage
In New Orleans Captain Kimball's steamer Asia was repainted. A painter misread the name as Asha on the wheelhouse causing a confrontation. Kimball storms the dock, demanding the correct spelling and berates the worker for the error.
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New Orleans
Kimball
Dnd
Guishing
Asha
Mont Epell Asia
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Lee
Frederick Town
Barbara Fritchie
Stonewall Jackwon
Ile
Fay
Faust
Kire
Frederick Street
Marbara Fritchto
Jonor
Stonewall
Barbara Fritchle
Freedom
Richmond
D. 1
Starke
Jeffreson Davis
Holcomb & Bro
B.S. Crews & CO
Hardwa
H. W. Kemper
Troy
Nealeo
Mark
Orden Ui Pertie Xadoms Shepard & O8
Athe Creek
Michigan
Mr Daren
W. Parsons
Actm
Dainistratons
Jesse
Lincoln
Clalina Agathet
Saldâ
Alewane
Jané John H. Mol N Tos
Adm R
Lincoln County
Phillip
Ion
Aera
Barre
H. Owings
Adm'r
Marion
Bod Davis
Gromtea
Lingulnen
Patrick Maguire
Verona
Ravingelaine
Anidertutj
F. Maguire
Joel Blanks
Wall
Marlon
Thomas Heil
Perwone
Nancy Aell
Mali
Troy Heralp
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