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The Martyr Richard Woodman

Martyr: 1: a person who voluntarily suffers death as the penalty of witnessing to and refusing to renounce a religion. 2: a person who sacrifices something of great value and especially life itself for the sake of principle. It is difficult … Continue reading

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Diary of Orrin Brown—Feb 20, 1865

Diary of Orrin Brown, Jenkinsville, South Carolina Monday–Feb. 20th We were on the road at 6 AM marched about 5 or 6 miles came in with the 1st Div. and went into camp for the night. Our company and 2 … Continue reading

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Diary of Orrin Brown—Feb 10, 1865

Diary of Orrin Brown, at Boiling Springs, near Kline, South Carolina Friday–Feb. 10th We had a very cold night and there has been a cool west wind blowing all day but the sky has been clear. We have marched about … Continue reading

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Diary of Orrin Brown—Oct 26, 1864

Diary of Orrin Brown, Chattanooga, Tennessee Wednesday–Oct. 26th We got up this morning and found a cool chilly wind blowing, we were not any of us detailed to work today. I feel pretty well better than I have for several … Continue reading

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