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A noble Alabama Girl.

--The following beautiful and patriotic sentiments are taken from a private letter from a young lady whose brother is a member of "The North Alabamans," at present at Harper's Ferry:

‘ "May God bless the soldiers of our Confederate States, and may those that fall on earth rise to a better and happier world above. I have a brother among them — perhaps we may never meet again; his youthful blood may wet the battle-field, and the sun may there bleach his bones, but I know the spirit cannot die, and an ever merciful Father watches over it. I feel proud that he has offered his feeble strength to the service of his country, and only wish I had more brothers to join. I love the soldiers of our State--every one of them — and wish it was in my power to do something for them. I can pray for them, and I will, with may whole soul, night and day."

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The Daily Dispatch: June 12, 1861. Richmond Dispatch. 5 pages. by Cowardin & Hammersley. Richmond. June 12, 1861. microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mi : Proquest. 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm.

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