Joyous cries are heard around the world as Abraham Lincoln has freed all the slaves from their masters!
The Union it seems is prevailing.
However, I cannot say I support the war any longer. My dear husband Charles passed away while fighting on the front lines, and now my children and I are alone in this world living as I feared on just an actress's salary.
I want to end this war. I do not know how but I will find a way.
-Pauline
War of the Rebellion: The Official Records of the Union and the Confederate Armies
Life of Pauline Cushman the Celebrated Union Spy and Scout
I am truly sorry for your husband, Ms. Cushman. As a soldier of the Union I salute him and all that he has done for this country. I do not agree with your enthusiasm of the emancipation of the slaves. I consider the institution of slavery as viable. However, it is my duty to command and not to pass judgment upon our President.
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ReplyDeleteI will like to commend you husband's service to the Union. He has died with honor. As your President, I will protect this country, you, and your children. I will surely end this war and mend it back into the beautiful country it once, and still is.
It pains me to voice my beliefs in this time of crisis. I fear that the war has only been inflamed by Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation. From this point onwards, the situation can only progressively spiral and caution is needed at every moment. I wish you luck in ending this bloody conflict and hope that your endeavors do not come to harm
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss. Your husband did our nation a great service, and we are very grateful for this. However, I know that this cannot be any consolation for you anymore. I hope this war ends soon, for your sake and for the sake of the many women who have lost their husbands and sons while fighting for a just cause in an unfortunate war.
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