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Hawks INTRO: “I Answered Accordingly”

1862: An unexpected letter at tea time on Saturday evening kicks off the adventure of a lifetime...

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Hawks 52: Emancipation! (January 1st, 1863)

1862-3: NH doctor ESTHER HILL HAWKS rings in the New Year with the 1st South Carolina (Colored) Regiment ... as the Emancipation Proclamation take effect, and the Union is changed forever!