Tag Archives: substitutes

“a woman on each arm”

Posted on March 1, 2013 by SUMPTER

A couple days ago we read a report about a courageous and loyal Confederate soldier who deserted because he was concerned about his wife’s welfare. The deserter was executed. Here’s information from 150 years ago this week that indicates some … Continue reading →

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“casting about” for substitutes

Posted on August 8, 2012 by SUMPTER

An editorial in the Boston Journal via the Richmond Daily Dispatch of August 8, 1862 encourages Boston’s more successful men to volunteer instead of paying for substitutes: Leading men wanted in the Federal army. The Bottom [Boston] Journal has an … Continue reading →

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Richmond Racket

Posted on June 20, 2012 by SUMPTER

Arrest a substitute because he’s probably a deserter, and shoot a few to cut down on the nefarious practice. Well, I guess that would be an advantage of martial law. From the Richmond Daily Dispatch June 20, 1862: The substitute … Continue reading →

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