Capitol Farewell child

Capitol Farewell childRaleigh, North Carolina, February 5, 1863 Like many Southern states, North Carolinas entrance into the American Civil War began at its Capitol. On May 20, 1861, state legislators signed the Ordinance of Secession in the House of Commons chamber. This ofcially ushered the Tar Heel State out of the Union and into the Confederacy. Following the nal signature, a handkerchief was waved from the window of the ofce of the Speaker of the House announcing the

their sacrifices

Image Size 5" x 4 7/16"

the sculptor Edward Valentine was commissioned to create a life size marble sculpture of General Lee in uniform asleep on his cot

shall have a new birth of freedom — and that government of the people

Rhode Island stands by for the rescue of the crew December 31

Jackson made his headquarters at Moss Neck Plantation on Virginia’s Rappahannock River

each link was twenty six to thirty eight inches in length

This tactic created a severe state of confusion among them

His cavalry was first to engage Lee's army

commanded by Joshua Chamberlain

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faith and friendship which produced four daughters