Just previous to the birth of my little son, my mind gave way and my child was born in the asylum for the insane at Stockton, Cal. My boy was buried there. — Belle Boyd Copy Share Image
The secession of the Southern States, individually or in the aggregate, was the certain consequence of Mr. Lincoln's election. — Belle Boyd Copy Share Image
Just previous to the birth of my little son, my mind gave way and my child was born in the asylum for the insane… — Belle Boyd Copy Share Image
I firmly believe that in this fiery ordeal, in this suffering, misery, and woe, the South is but undergoing a purification by fire and… — Belle Boyd Copy Share Image
Meanwhile, my residence within the Federal lines, and my acquaintance with so many of the officers, the origin of which I have already mentioned,… — Belle Boyd Copy Share Image
There are those who maintain that in this world women have no right to interfere in the affairs of state, in politics, in plots… — Belle Boyd Copy Share Image
As long as it served his purpose, Mr. Lincoln boldly advocated the right of Secession. — Belle Boyd Copy Share Image
Politically I did not like Mr. Lincoln, for in him I saw the destroyer. — Belle Boyd Copy Share Image
If it is a crime to love the South, its cause and its President, then I am a criminal. I would rather lie down… — Belle Boyd Copy Share Image
