If it is a crime to love the South, its cause and its President, then I am a criminal. I would rather lie down in this prison and die than leave it owing allegiance to a government such as yours.

Belle Boyd

Belle Boyd

Allegiance Am Cause Crime Criminal Die Down Government I Am Leave Lie Love Owing President Prison Rather South Than Then To Love Would Yours

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