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Secessionists held a meeting in New Hanover County, November 19, 1860

On November 19, 1860, secessionists held a meeting in New Hanover County.

USS Roanoke anchored at Cape Fear and observed Fort Caswell, July 12, 1861

USS Roanoke anchored at Cape Fear and observed Fort Caswell.

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Hinton Rowan Helper, 1829-1909

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Hinton Rowan Helper (1829-1909), a bitter and staunch racist, was the author of one of the greatest and most influential books on antislavery of his…