18 Jun 1862
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Newspaper
Winona Daily Republican
Location
Winona, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1862
Page
1
The piece laments mourning mothers grieving a lost boy and invokes Brion's Marino Faliero lines to honor those who die for country. It contrasts a mother’s tearful love with the noble sacrifice that ensures freedom, suggesting enduring spirit and collective memory beyond personal sorrow.
Correspondence from Port Royal outlines Gen Hunter organizing loyal Southern men for military service. Abram and Mr Lee explain the plan, 240 volunteers enroll after free papers promised. On May 6, Stevens orders able bodied men ages 18 to 45 report at Bellfort for transport to Hilton Head. many leave by night, some dismissed for illness, and volunteers recount fears and hope as they depart with families.
The article follows a corporal named Mike who bears a Yankee ball in his leg from Bull Run and praises Union soldiers. It describes black troops marching, their hardships, discipline, and desire for freedom, with General Hunter guiding their cautious path toward equality amid wartime fears and plantation concerns. The piece cites reactions from both supporters and skeptics among whites, and notes the broader implications for slavery and labor on plantations.
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