Tag Archives: Harpers Ferry

unrepentant

Posted on December 16, 2014 by SUMPTER

From a Seneca County, New York newspaper in December 1864: A DESERTER named “French Bill” was hung at Harper’s Ferry a short time ago. The gallows was one of the old fashioned kind, with trap-door, &c. Three thousand soldiers witnessed … Continue reading →

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no more prisoners?

Posted on February 15, 2014 by SUMPTER

For over three months the New York First Veteran Cavalry had been stationed at the cavalry depot near Washington, D.C. In early February 1864 the regiment left the capital and headed to the Harper’s Ferry area. Our SENECA correspondent wrote … Continue reading →

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Buchanan Vacillates While Wise Burns

Posted on January 29, 2011 by admin

From The New-York Times January 30, 1861: WASHINGTON, Tuesday, Jan. 29. The joint application of Gen. SCOTT and Secretary HOLT to the President, to permit three additional companies of artillery to be ordered to this city, was granted, but before … Continue reading →

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