re: Civil War Confederate veteran interview

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I did, but you are suggesting that the Confederates seeking a negotiated settlement for Federal lands was some sort of positive on the part of the Confederacy, as some good-faith effort to prevent bloodshed.

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The irony becomes apparent when you compare South Carolina's Declaration of Secession. You should read it and then think about what you said. I also don't believe in your ability to accurately summarize any historical matter without your eternal victimization affecting your viewpoint.

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