John S. Mosby, Confederate Calvaryman and Raider

Baptists and the American Civil War: October 18, 1864

Today in Cincinnati an independent “Peace Convention” is held “for the organization of a peace party upon state-rights, Jeffersonian, Democratic principles and for the promotion of peace and independent nominations for President and Vice-president of the United States.” Some fifty delegates huddle behind closed doors, hoping to settle upon a candidate who can defeat Lincoln…