Lincoln's Assassination

I cannot believe our president is gone. Though we were not close, I like to think I called him friend.

If only his body guard would have stayed with our president, or Mr. Lincoln had decided that he did not want to see a play this evening after all, we may still have our great leader.

I will be sorely miss him.

Surrender at Appomattox

The war is over!
The South surrendered!
Our brothers and sons are coming home. Today is a day for rejoicing!

We must remember, though, that all our brothers are coming home--even those who did not fight for what we agree with. We should welcome all back because everyone has suffered greatly.

Soon, we might know what it is to be a complete nation whose parts love another, again! Let us celebrate!

http://blueandgraytrail.com/event/Battle_of_Appomattox

Vicksburg

Another great victory for the North! We have taken the Mississippi and effectively cut the South in half. It shall be much harder for their troops to communicate with each other or to get supplies. The Confederates surely must surrender soon.

http://americancivilwar.com/statepic/ms/ms011.html