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Law Library Blog (June 2022): Legal Beagle's Blog Archive, Roger Williams University School Of Law
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In Plain Black And White: Race & Gettysburg, Winter 1863, John M. Rudy
In Plain Black And White: Race & Gettysburg, Winter 1863, John M. Rudy
Interpreting the Civil War: Connecting the Civil War to the American Public
"Kinkyheads," the Gettysburg Compiler gleefully quipped at the bottom of a column in its February 23rd edition, "is the new title used for Abolitionists." This was, of course, "in contradiction to 'Copperheads.'"
Race was the live wire of Gettysburg's political scene. For the roughly 10% of the borough's population that was black, that live wire must have shocked daily. [excerpt]
Presidents' Day In A Land At War, John M. Rudy
Presidents' Day In A Land At War, John M. Rudy
Interpreting the Civil War: Connecting the Civil War to the American Public
Monday is Presidents' Day, our modern conglomeration of the celebrations of Washington's and Lincoln's Birthdays. Of course, no one but Mary Todd, Tad and some friends were celebrating Lincoln's birthday in 1863. Dying has a way of making special family events into cherished national holidays. Hence Washington, father of the nation who was already cold in the ground, warranted celebration and accolades on his birthday. [excerpt]
Two Kosciuszkos: Fighting For Liberty, John M. Rudy
Two Kosciuszkos: Fighting For Liberty, John M. Rudy
Interpreting the Civil War: Connecting the Civil War to the American Public
I got in trouble down in the District of Columbia before Christmas. I made the mistake of asking friend and fellow blogger Aaron Urbanski why I should care who Thaddeus Kosciuszko was. He went mildly ballistic. Aaron has a soft spot in his heart for the old Polish general, partially because his last name is Urbanski. I can't begrudge him that.
So the name "Kosciuszko" has been rattling violently around in my head since December. Recently it broke free. And it was because of the Civil War, Gettysburg and a Pennsylvanian general that I found out why Thaddeus Kosciuszko might …
Substitute Soldier Certificate For Phillip Siebert, New York County (N.Y.), Phillip Siebert
Substitute Soldier Certificate For Phillip Siebert, New York County (N.Y.), Phillip Siebert
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Phillip Siebert is mustered as a substitute soldier in the United States Army in return for $300.
John Hutchinson Letter To Joseph Fulford; December 2, 1863, North Carolina, John Hutchinson
John Hutchinson Letter To Joseph Fulford; December 2, 1863, North Carolina, John Hutchinson
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Hutchinson encloses a check to Fulford and instructs "please fill up for amt of my note due the Merchants' Bank of Newbern_ Please cancel the Note + send it to me."
Confederate Invoice Of Subsistence Stores ("Form 22") Signed By Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, April 1, 1863., Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, W. J. Hawks, George W.T. Kearsley
Confederate Invoice Of Subsistence Stores ("Form 22") Signed By Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, April 1, 1863., Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, W. J. Hawks, George W.T. Kearsley
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Jackson signs as Major General just weeks before his death. "Subsistence stores" or "provisions" in this case consist of bulk amounts of bacon, flour, rice, soap, salt, and vinegar. Countersigned by Major W.J. Hawks and Major George W. T. Kearsley. Dated April 1st, 1863.