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October 29, 1870
The Daily Dispatch
Richmond, Virginia
What is this article about?
Ex-Governor Henry A. Wise of Virginia declines invitation to speak at Leonardtown, Md. tournament on November 15th for Point Lookout Cemetery trustees due to professional engagements. In his letter, he laments that Confederate soldiers were the last to fight for liberties now lost forever.
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Ex-Governor Henry A. Wise, of Virginia, was invited to deliver the address at the tournament to take place at Leonardtown, Md., November 15th, to assist the trustees of the Point Lookout Cemetery, but writes that he will be unable to accept the invitation in consequence of important professional engagements. In his letter the ex-Governor remarks: "If our liberties are now departed forever, the truth will have to be told in the epitaphs of the Confederate soldiers—that they were the last to fight for them."
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Tragedy
What keywords are associated?
Henry Wise
Confederate Soldiers
Point Lookout Cemetery
Invitation Decline
Liberties Lost
What entities or persons were involved?
Henry A. Wise
Where did it happen?
Leonardtown, Md.; Point Lookout Cemetery
Story Details
Key Persons
Henry A. Wise
Location
Leonardtown, Md.; Point Lookout Cemetery
Event Date
November 15th
Story Details
Ex-Governor Henry A. Wise invited to deliver address at tournament to assist Point Lookout Cemetery trustees but declines due to professional engagements. In letter, remarks that if liberties are gone forever, epitaphs of Confederate soldiers must state they were last to fight for them.