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5 Things Spotswood Rice’s Defiant Letter Reveals
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5 Things Spotswood Rice’s Defiant Letter Reveals

In 1864, ex-slave turned Union soldier Spotswood Rice wrote a searing letter to his former owner. Here are 5 things his words reveal about slavery and the Civil War.

by Hannah•February 22, 2026
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