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August 22nd,1862 Lincoln’s Response  U.S. President Lincoln wrote a letter in response to Horace Greeley’s abolitionist editorial. In the letter Lincoln stated “If I could save the Union without freeing any slave, I would do it; and if I could … Continue reading →

Friday August 19th, 1864 Battle of Weldon Railroad Continues The battle of the Weldon Railroad continued today south of Petersburg, Virginia.  The Confederates slammed into the Union infantry of Gen. G. K. Warren. The ground being fought over today was … Continue reading →