Wednesday, September 2, 2026

A Diary of American Events.–September 2, 1861

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September 2.–A procession of several hundred stout negro men, members of the “domestic institution,” marched through the streets of Memphis, Tenn., in military order, under the command of Confederate officers. They were armed and equipped with shovels, axes, blankets, etc. A merrier set never were seen. They were brimful of patriotism, shouting for Jeff. Davis [...]

The Rebellion Record – A Diary of American Events; by Frank Moore