Saturday, August 20, 2016

Protecting His Home and Country


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Wilmington, N.C.

Aug. 12th, 1862

“A man and every man ought to render to his country volunteer service in times when civil war is showering down its drowning torrents of rain from the cloud of desolation. No death is more honorable than one on a battle-field, especially when waving the sword or charging the steel bayonette into the steady and advancing columns of an inveterate enemy. We who survive this war will not only feel proud but will be the remains of a jaded army at which our parents and relatives will feel proud. It makes me feel almost ecstatic when I think of being on a bloody battle-field and know that I have at home a brother and sister who can say that they have a brother among a band of others trying to protect his home and country.”

(Letter, to Dear Sister from Brother, Joseph Kinsey Papers, East Carolina University Manuscript Collection)

2 comments:

  1. This Christian is protecting his faith. Pretty cool.
    Recall the Priest removed from his church while performing
    a service:
    http://www.infostormer.com/france-negro-agitator-obliterated-by-modern-day-crusader/
    Thought you might appreciate a stand when you see one.

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    1. Thanks and well done.

      http://freenorthcarolina.blogspot.com/2016/08/nice-left-hook.html

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