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Edgefield Attack and Arrests Spark Tense County Meeting
From Edgefield County a violent ambush followed a political gathering led by Democratic leaders. A shooting wounded Edward Yeedell and killed John Gilmore as armed black militia provoked a deadly exchange near Edgefield court house. Officials including Major Jacob Kline and General Gary arrived. a coroner was summoned. Public fear rose as residents, nearly 1,000 strong, gathered while authorities restrained retaliation. The report links the incident to Governor Chamberlain's proclamations and suggests a broader battle over postwar authority and race relations in South Carolina.
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Edgetivid Court House
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John Gilmore
Edward Yeedell
Mrty
Edgefield Court
Jacob Kline
United States Army
Edgefield
Army
Bay of Gilmore
Gary
Chanderlain
Columbia
Chamberlain
Preston Binckwell Wow
South Carolina
Thia
Gilmore
Nlacka
Edgefield County
General Butler
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