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June 18, 1861

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ILLINOIS VOLUNTEERS IN THE SOUTHERN ARMY—

The following from the Memphis Appeal indicates the current of feeling among the masses in Illinois:

            We have authentic information that a company of southern Illinoisans have reported themselves at Union city for duty in the southern army.  They ran the gauntlet of the Lincoln pickets and spies, and reached our lines in a nearly destitute condition after encountering many hardships and “hair breadth escapes.”  These noble and gallant spirits were cordially welcomed to the hospitality of our camp, and their wants were liberally supplied, the ladies especially contributing to their comfort.  They are actively drilling for service, and are enlisted “for the war.”  They report in many counties in southern Illinois, if the popular sentiment were permitted to have utterances, three fourths of the people would vote to go with the south where all their sympathies are.

 

[Transcribed by Sharon Strout]

 

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