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Granny to Run War Department?

LeRoy Pope Walker has stepped down as secretary of War in the CSA cabinet. A Richmond newspaper speculates on his possible replacement. Robert E.(Granny) Lee has been mentioned, although the Daily Dispatch thinks President Davis should try for more geographical … Continue reading

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Pygmy Squadron Blocking Crescent City

Apparently the federal blockade of southern ports is having some effect. From The New-York Times June 13, 1861: Tantalizing. The people of Louisiana are particularly enraged about the blockade. That “LINCOLN, SEWARD & CO.’s pigmy squadron” should flout the Star-spangled … Continue reading

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