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Re: Abolitionists and N. B. Forrest

Most people today believe whatever they see on TV, Hollyweird movies or read in their Comic Books..People back then were no different I suspect..Although most today never even read newspapers.

I pity those poor soldiers at Ft Pillow.Can u imagine what those black and Tennessee Tory troops felt with the feared General Forrest on the outside just dying to get in and gobble them up. Especially after their officers gave them warm beer for courage during the truce and what they then said and did in full view of General Forrest's troopers.

Propaganda..A fascinating subject that can work both ways.

MWT

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