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Going it Steep

Summary

Mr. A. K. Syester made a speech in Leitersburg showing his support for Southern sympathizers. He said the war was not for preservation of the Union but for the "nigger." He received cheers from the crowd.


Article Source

Newspaper: The Herald and Torch Light

Publication Date: September 11th, 1867

Page/Column: 2F

Town: Hagerstown, MD

County: Washington

Subjects

  • Civilian Divided Loyalties

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