Today in History:

March 25, 1863

As the fortunes of this war ebb and flow, so do the manipulators of our finances make and lose fortunes each day. No thought as to the good of our country, but all for personal greed and advancement. Our poor soldiers are but dispensable pawns in the hands of the fiends in Washington. Visited Hollywell, the capacity has been increased, and the price, of paper greatly advanced. All due to the demands of war.