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St. John, Canada

This was where Emma Edmonds was born.

Flint, Michigan

This was where someone enlisted at a recruiting office after a rally calling for young men to join the Union Army.

Enfield Carbine

This item was confiscated from the Confederate army and given to someone in appreciation of their work.

Rebel

This was a chestnut horse given in appreciation of duty and missions behind enemy lines.

Sword

This was taken from a Confederate lieutenant who surrendered and was given as a gift after exposing sympathizers among Union ranks.

Minstrel Wig

This item was commonly used by actors and was used to maintain the appearance of a slave.

Louisville, Kentucky

This was a border state that attempted to remain neutral, but ended up supporting the Union effort.

Cairo, Illinois

This was where one person was treated at a hospital with a bad case of malaria.

Washington, D.C.

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