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Pick and Choose Constitution

Native Kentuckian Cassius Marcellus Clay “was a paradox, a southern aristocrat who became a prominent anti-slavery crusader”. While attending Yale he heard William Lloyd Garrison speak and decided to become an abolitionist. He served as a Kentucky state representative and … Continue reading

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Melonicious

Having a little trouble getting my notes together again today. … (And besides this produce looks delectable!) Here’s a market scene (at least its in Richmond) from about 1908: Here’s another view: \

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I made a mistake

I made a couple changes on yesterday’s post because I got the date of the newspaper article wrong. The handwritten date on the clipping at the Seneca Falls library said August 1862, not August 6, so it is very possible … Continue reading

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On Ice

A little break for the war-weary, SUMPTER included. This big, old northern would sure like to stick my head in here a few times this summer.

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Picnic Perfect

Yes, we’re off-topic again:

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Loaded for Bear

No word today from SUMPTER, who obviously should take lessons from this fellow:

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“On to Richmond”

to Evade Southern Military Duty From the Richmond Daily Dispatch March 19, 1862: Wharf Rats. –Despite the industry of the militia officers for the past two days in hanting up delinquents, there are hundreds of men in the city liable, … Continue reading

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A Long Shot

Sad but true – I didn’t bag a story for today.

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Smoke Break

i’M SPEECHLESS TODAY. hOPE TO HAVE SOMETHING TOMORROW.

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150 Years Ago Today!

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