November 27 1860: Rumors and Rumors of Rumors

In November 1860 post election, rumors swarmed throughout the nation.  When we study history we must always bear in mind that the people at the time lack the knowledge that we possess as to not only the outcome of events, but detailed knowledge of the events, often obscured at the time by wild rumors.  The Richmond  Dispatch on November 27 attempted to debunk some current rumors from a distinctly Southern viewpoint of course: (more…)

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