Slave to Soldier…and Back to Slave
From Mink: Previous posts highlighted a couple of the Fredericksburg area’s soldiers who served in the 23rd United States Colored States Troops (USCT). Their military and pension files provide us with...
View ArticleA VERY close look at Davis and R.E. Lee–”It makes one feel better to look at...
From John Hennessy: In answering a research request today, I came across this remarkable description of President Davis and Robert E. Lee, down to the hair growing out of Lee’s ears. The occasion was a...
View ArticleExploring Culpeper and Orange–Somerville and Raccoon Fords
From John Hennessy: Last weekend I had the great pleasure to be invited to explore some great sites along the Rapidan in both Culpeper and Orange Counties. Brett Johnson, who lives near Rapidan, and...
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