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Editorial
November 23, 1864
Edgefield Advertiser
Edgefield, Edgefield County, South Carolina
What is this article about?
Urgent call to arms by 'Peter the Hermit' exhorting men of Edgefield, South Carolina, to arm themselves, slaves, and children against General Sherman's march on Augusta, warning of home desolation if they delay.
Merged-components note: Duplicate Peter the Hermit call to arms; merge
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Men of Edgefield; Sherman is marching on Augusta' and in a few days your wives, children, and homes, may be at the mercy of a vindictive and remorseless foe. Blood of South Carolina, blood of the old Revolution, will you stand idly by, and witness the profanation of your domestic altars and the desolation of your homes. Arm yourselves,—Arm your negroes! In God's name, arm even your little children; and hurl back the insolent invader. Hurry to action. Gather up your strength for the death struggle. Concentrate upon the foe, and the storm cloud of war will be averted from your doors. But stand gaping at the news, and let the hour of preparation slip away, and years of anguish will punish your forgetfulness of duty. Arise, or be forever lost.
PETER THE HERMIT
PETER THE HERMIT
What sub-type of article is it?
Military Affairs
War Or Peace
What keywords are associated?
Sherman March
Arm Negroes
Edgefield Defense
Civil War Call
South Carolina Blood
What entities or persons were involved?
Sherman
Peter The Hermit
Men Of Edgefield
South Carolina
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Call To Arms Against Sherman's Invasion
Stance / Tone
Urgent Patriotic Exhortation
Key Figures
Sherman
Peter The Hermit
Men Of Edgefield
South Carolina
Key Arguments
Arm Yourselves, Negroes, And Children To Defend Homes
Hurl Back The Invader With Full Fury
Concentrate Strength On The Foe To Avert War's Storm
Delay Means Years Of Anguish And Loss