Following the American Civil War Sesquicentennial with day by day writings of the time, currently 1863.

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Village Life in America.

February 23, 2012

Village Life in America, 1852 - 1872, by Caroline Cowles Richards

Sunday, February 23.—Everybody came out to church this morning, expecting to hear Madame Anna Bishop sing. She was not there, and an “agent” made a “statement.” The audience did not appear particularly edified.

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