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May 14, 1861… Day 2 of the First Wheeling Convention
I would be remiss if I made no mention of western Virginians in their efforts, during this time, 150 years ago. Of course, I also find it ironic that this weekend marks the 147th anniversary of the Battle of New Market… in which I can claim kin on both sides… two in the 62nd Virginia […]
D.H. Strother, morning of April 18, 1861
April 18, 2011 by Robert Moore
This morning I took the cars at Sir John’s for the purpose of visiting Charlestown on personal business. A stranger from the West who sat beside me opened conversation on the all-absorbing subject: Would Virginia secede? [Word had not been received yet, of the Convention's vote the day before] I replied, somewhat dogmatically perhaps, “That […]
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