Belle Boyd Quotes

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Meanwhile, 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 Boyd
The secession of the Southern States, individually or in the aggregate, was the certain consequence of Mr. Lincoln's election.

Belle Boyd
I 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.

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If 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 Boyd
As long as it served his purpose, Mr. Lincoln boldly advocated the right of Secession.

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There 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. Others that are who, more chivalrous, are willing to admit that women have as much right to act, think, and speak as men.

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Politically I did not like Mr. Lincoln for in him I saw the destroyer.

Belle Boyd
I do not set myself up as an advocate of the woman's right doctrine, but would rather appear in the character of a quiet lady expressing her sentiments, not so much to the public as to her immediate friends.

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