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Yank to Reb at Gettysburg: ‘All of us should be in better business.’

Just before dark I passed a Federal officer sitting on the ground with his back resting against a large oak tree. He called me to him, and when I went he politely asked me to give him some water. There was precious little in my canteen, but I let him empty it.… Read More Yank to Reb at Gettysburg: ‘All of us should be in better business.’

May 27, 2021 quriosityLeave a comment

When will Papa come back?

“When will he come back?” The little children say, “When will papa come back? and what will he bring me?” The mother says, “He has gone into Pennsylvania with Gen. Lee, and he will bring back something for us.”… Read More When will Papa come back?

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