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letters to and from

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lest we ignore

In a September 1865 sermon advocating negro suffrage Henry Ward Beecher reportedly said that the North could take care of all the freed slaves in the South, “but the so doing would be a violation of the fundamental law of … Continue reading

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Elmira bound

Three from Seneca County, New York newspapers in June 1865: There are 50,000 sick and wounded soldiers in the hospitals throughout the country. It is estimated that 120,000 men will be mustered out of the service of the United States … Continue reading

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blackberry brandy

a “sovereign balm” Diarrhea/dysentery was one of the major killing diseases for Civil War soldiers . 150 years ago this week New Yorkers were urged to contribute whatever blackberry products they could to help hospitals fight the sickness. From The … Continue reading

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convalescing

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pump for patients

From the Richmond Daily Dispatch July 9, 1864: Additional from the North. From Northern papers; of the 4th inst, we gather a variety of interesting intelligence, which we condense in the summary below: … With the consent of Gen Grant, … Continue reading

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nursing the wounded

Yesterday while I was doing a little exploring at the Library of Congress, I discovered the image to the left of Walt Whitman, said to be “taken from life” in 1863 (apparently by Alexander Gardner). I read a few of … Continue reading

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Tales from the North … Way North

Surgeon and Explorer Reports on Latest Exploit; Does not Ask for More Money Because War’s On From The New-York Times November 15, 1861: ARCTIC EXPLORATIONS.; Lecture of Dr. J.S. Hayes before the New-York Geographical and Statistical Society. DR. HAYES’ REPORT. … Continue reading

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