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Ohio Wesleyan University

Harvey Collection Newspapers

Peace Democrats (Copperheads)

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Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Editor, Thomas S. Armstrong Mar 1863

Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Editor, Thomas S. Armstrong

Harvey Collection Newspapers

Thomas addresses the actions of the Peace Democrats and other Northerners he considers to be traitorous. He reflects on the nearby grave of Revolutionary War General Daniel Morgan and considers how the descendants of influential American statesmen are destroying the Republic.


Letter From John W.A. Gillespie To Editor, John W.A. Gillespie Feb 1863

Letter From John W.A. Gillespie To Editor, John W.A. Gillespie

Harvey Collection Newspapers

The Army of the Tennessee is amassing outside of Vicksburg, "the rebel 'Gibraltar,'" and the 78th Regiment will be joining soon. John offers criticism of those Northerners who call for the Union army to stand down, arguing that to do so would disrespect the soldiers that have already died.


Letter From John W.A. Gillespie To Rev. William Chadwick, John W.A. Gillespie Nov 1862

Letter From John W.A. Gillespie To Rev. William Chadwick, John W.A. Gillespie

Harvey Collection Newspapers

After conversing with recently captured rebel soldiers, John voices his disdain for the politics of conciliation that he fears may be gaining momentum among "northern sympathizers." He affirms his desire to see the Confederacy utterly defeated. John compliments the deeds of John A. Logan.