The secession of the Southern States, individually or in the aggregate, was the certain consequence of Mr. Lincoln’s election.
BELLE BOYDThe secession of the Southern States, individually or in the aggregate, was the certain consequence of Mr. Lincoln’s election.
BELLE BOYDThere are those who maintain that in this world women have no right to interfere in the affairs of state, in politics, in plots and counter-plots.
BELLE BOYDJust previous to the birth of my little son, my mind gave way and my child was born in the asylum for the insane at Stockton, Cal. My boy was buried there.
BELLE BOYDOthers that are who, more chivalrous, are willing to admit that women have as much right to act, think, and speak as men.
BELLE BOYDFortune has played me a sad trick by letting me live on and on.
BELLE BOYDMeanwhile, my residence within the Federal lines, and my acquaintance with so many of the officers, the origin of which I have already mentioned, enabled me to gain much important information as to the position and designs of the enemy.
BELLE BOYDIf it is a crime to love the South, its cause and its President, then I am a criminal. I would rather lie down in this prison and die than leave it owing allegiance to a government such as yours.
BELLE BOYDI hope that when I commence that oath, my tongue may cleave to the roof of my mouth. If I ever sign one line to show allegiance.
BELLE BOYDAs long as it served his purpose, Mr. Lincoln boldly advocated the right of Secession.
BELLE BOYDI only wanted to help my people.
BELLE BOYDI firmly believe that in this fiery ordeal, in this suffering, misery, and woe, the South is but undergoing a purification by fire and steel that will, in good time, and by God’s decree, work out her own independence.
BELLE BOYDPolitically I did not like Mr. Lincoln for in him I saw the destroyer.
BELLE BOYDI hope my arm falls paralyzed to my side….Get out. I’m so disgusted I can’t endure your presence any longer.
BELLE BOYDWhat a jolly thing military surveillance is!
BELLE BOYDA true woman always loves a real soldier.
BELLE BOYDI thank god that I can say on my death bed that I am a virtuous woman.
BELLE BOYD