Civil War Reporter

Mar 15, 1865 - President Lincoln met this afternoon with Robert Hendershot, hero of the battle of Fredericksburg and lately featured in Mr. Barnum's museum.

Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 7. Please see the gallant Drummer-boy, Robert H. Hendershot, whose history is briefly written on the fine drum presented him which he now carries. He must have a chance, and if you can find any situation suitable to him, I shall be obliged. Yours truly

Feb 25, 1865 - Tennessee has become the first of the seceded states to abolish slavery. The political tide turns along with the miliitary. http://bit.ly/1A8I30q

Civil War Emancipation remembering freedom for the slaves ...