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Their True Colors

Summary

A Funkstown resident writes that the “Johnnies” had a recent meeting that was addressed by James H. Grove who claimed to be a Union man, although at the beginning of the war his sentiments were otherwise. The assembly cheered for Confederate heroes, which showed their true sympathies. He also notes that a Johnson Club was formed in the District consisting of fifty members, all but six of whom are disenfranchised due to their support of the late rebellion.


Article Source

Newspaper: The Herald and Torch Light

Publication Date: June 20th, 1866

Page/Column: 2

Town: Hagerstown, MD

County: Washington

Subjects

  • Politics
  • Aftermath of War / Reconstruction

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