Category Archives: WIP2

Election of 1864

Posted on January 1, 2024 by author_Freedom
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1890 epilogue of WIP2

Posted on July 13, 2023 by author_Freedom

For the last twenty years fourth of July has become a federal holiday. Now most people celebrate with annual bonfires and fireworks. There are also parades and more importantly, speeches by the leaders of the three largest political parties. By … Continue reading →

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Tell me about your Western

Posted on June 19, 2023 by author_Freedom

Do you mind telling me what kind of Western you’re working on? It’s not your cozy family story kind of Western. Sure, some parts might be more suited for Young Adults but it’s definitely not PG13, or intended for children. … Continue reading →

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Battle of Fort Sumter

Posted on June 1, 2023 by author_Freedom

Fact one. Declaration of war. Who was there? Beauregard, Jefferson Davies, Abraham Lincoln. Maryland, Delaware, Missouri, and Kentucky were slave states that had divided loyalties to Northern and Southern businesses and family members. Some men enlisted in the Union Army and others in the … Continue reading →

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Civil war battles Kentucky

Posted on May 17, 2023 by author_Freedom

Battle Barborville Battle of Camp Wildcat Battle of Ivy Mountain Battle of Rowlett’s Station Battle of Middle Creek Battle of Mill Springs Battle of Richmond Battle of Munfordville Battle of Perryville Battle of Somerset Battle of Lebanon Battle of Paducah … Continue reading →

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Civil war battles Tenneessee

Posted on April 13, 2023 by author_Freedom

Battle of Shiloh Battle of Fort Donelson Battle of Chattanooga Battle of Stones River

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Election of 1860

Posted on April 1, 2023 by author_Freedom

One fact. Republican party candidate and running mate Abraham Lincoln from Illinois, and Hannibal Hamlin. Southern Democratic party candidate John C. Breckinridge from Kentucky with Joseph Lane. Constitutional Union party candidate John Bell from Tennessee with Edward Everett. Democratic party … Continue reading →

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Wild berries & fruits

Posted on March 20, 2023 by author_Freedom

Midwest Illinois blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, plums, serviceberry, thimbleberry, wild strawberries Indiana: blueberry, blackberry, chokeberry, elderberry, gooseberry, pawpaw Iowa: Aronia, apple, black raspberry, chantarelle, chickweed, chicken of the woods, hen of the woods, dandelion, garlic mustard, lamb’s quarter, lion’s mane, Morrel, … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day 1861

Posted on February 20, 2023 by author_Freedom

M1: Ordered to travel out of state to deliver a love letter the love letter was Lord Byron‘s poem She Walks In Beauty from Massa to their latest fiancé. She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and … Continue reading →

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New years resolutions book2

Posted on January 30, 2023 by author_Freedom

M1: This year my goal is to befriend Massa make him consider me a friend and not a slave. At times, I’m already convinced he does, other times I doubt he does. When it’s just me and him he treats … Continue reading →

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