1864 CIVIL WAR. Take Care of the Boys. Rare Work on Preserving Morals of Young while Father's at War Commentary at which Parsons preached

at which Parsons preached

There are Instances of Troubles raised by Satan and his instruments against the Church by those which are without

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their dangerous Journey and safe Arrival at the Desired Journey

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1864 CIVIL WAR. Take Care of the Boys. Rare Work on Preserving Morals of Young while Father's at War Commentary at which Parsons preachedThe Civil War was an especially precarious time for the young. Fathers were off fighting, nearly emptying entire communities in New England of males between the ages of 15 and 50. Mothers of necessity, at least those that did not become nurses, remained in the communities, taking on dual roles in the home, business, and industry. This often left the young in roving bands, all but raising each other. Especially for those in traditions with a strong