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Photographer: Mike Wintermantel
Taken: August 14, 2011
Caption: America's 1st Attempt at Civil War Reunification Marker
Additional Description: Side B On Aug. 30, 1861 the day after Ft. Hatteras surrendered, a citizen's delegation presented the following: To the Commander of the Federal Forces at Hatteras Inlet: Dear Sir, We, the citizens of Cape Hatteras, do ask of your honor that you will allow us to return to our homes and property and protect us in the same as natural citizens, as we have never taken up arms against your Government, nor has it been our wish to do so. We did not help by our votes to get North Carolina out of the Union. Believing that your clemency will not allow you to treat us as rebels, who have always been loyal citizens, we do earnestly request, for the sake of our women and children, that you will comply with our wishes, as we seek protection from your honor. Yours, very respectfully, Citizens of Hatteras P.S. - - Please let us know by the bearer what we can depend on.
Submitted: August 14, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Database Locator Identification Number: p167750
File Size: 2.382 Megabytes

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