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“April 3, 1865. Richmond, Virginia. A former resident of the CSA capital describes the awesome events of the fall of the city.”

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“Fall of 1863. Rodney, Mississippi. A recollection of a Presbyterian congregation’s work to save its building during an assault by the Yankees.”

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“Mrs. Ripley and her husband lived on a Mississippi River plantation four miles below Baton Rouge, Louisiana. After the fall of New Orleans and the fighting around Baton Rouge, the Ripley’s fled to Texas. Sending some of their slaves ahead, they set…

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“June 10-14, 1864. Lexington, Virginia. The daughter of Brigadier General William Nelson Pendleton related how the women and children faced uncertainty and terror five days after the Federals came to their proud town.”
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