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watering Washington

Posted on December 5, 2013 by SUMPTER

Here’s a photograph that was apparently taken 150 years ago today, “The day when water was first turned into the aqueduct”: And here’s some supporting evidence from The New-York Times December 6, 1863: NEWS FROM WASHINGTON. … OUR SPECIAL WASHINGTON … Continue reading →

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Now Varina Can Get to Work

Posted on May 21, 2011 by admin

Making Nice With Virginia and Vice Versa From The New-York Times May 21, 1861: WHAT MRS. DAVIS HAS TO SAY ABOUT IT. The following letter from Mrs. JEFFERSON DAVIS was written in acknowledgment of the receipt of a beautiful work-box, … Continue reading →

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Not for the Cherry Blossoms*

Posted on April 8, 2011 by admin

But Three Virginians Still Headed to DC On April 8, 1861 the Virginia secession convention debated and passed William B. Preston’s resolution to send three commissioners to interview President Lincoln and ascertain his policy toward the seceded states and the … Continue reading →

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