WAR DECLARED!

On April 12-13 ,1861,Fort Sumter was attacked and the Civil War began. Emma Kitchel wrote to her sister, Phebe Carman.

Newark, New Jersey May 6,1861
Dear Sister,

Oh! Phebe, such excitement we have had here; no one thought of doing anything but read
the papers and talk of them. We are somewhat accustomed to it now, but it is in all our talk and thoughts in the pulpit equally as at home. All the pastors preach special War sermons and pray political prayers; no one objects now to it. The Union Flag waves from every church, every factory and almost every home. The Red, White & Blue chokes the fancy young men and bonnets and breastpins the girls. Tillie goes with a host of others to prepare lint and bandages for (oh! horrid thought) our brave young men, now so active and free. The High School girls gave the regiment a silk flag costing eighty dollars
Henry sends love Emma

See Kitchel for a photo and other letters by Emma.

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