Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Edward Bates” in chapter 226, page 306 of Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 1.:
...elf from the gulf that lies open just before her, she will be degraded, impoverished, and dismembered.
For her I hope almost against hope.
And for you, I remain, as heretofore,
Your friend, Edward Bates .
--Wheeling (Va.) Intelligencer, May 28.
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