Monthly Archives: December 2011

Christmas from the pen of William H.S. Burgwyn

Posted on December 19, 2011 by

Christmas is a time of reflection for many people; I know that I see so many things going on in the world today that make me thankful for what I have. During the Civil War there was not much to … Continue reading →

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Speaking about the Civil War

Posted on December 15, 2011 by

Last night I was an invited speaker to the Urquhart-Gillette Camp #1471, Sons of Confederate Veterans in Courtland, Va.  I could not have had a more congenial host. Lt. Commander Jim Hart welcomed me, gave me a fine introduction, and actively listened … Continue reading →

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First Wednesdays – Political Strife

Posted on December 7, 2011 by

Seven months after secession brought disunion with the United States, political divisions began to resurface again in North Carolina. The pre-war tensions of the old Whig Party and the Democratic Party arose again as political parties became relabeled as the … Continue reading →

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