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Fictional theorist, such as ECS should appreciate this. This may also be of interest to those entertaining the "shadow family" theory.
"Carry Me Back to Old Virginny" is a song which was written by James A. Bland (1854—1911), an African American who wrote over 700 songs. It is an adaption by Bland of the traditional "Carry Me Back to Ole Virginny" popular since the 1840s and frequently sung by Confederate soldiers during the American Civil War. Bland's version, the best known, was adapted in 1878 when many of the newly freed slaves were struggling to find work. The song has become controversial in modern times."
In society the term "Old Virginia" was in reference to Virginia before it was broken up into other states, so it is very curious as to the author's use of the phrase "old Virginia" when that condition didn't even exist in the early 1800's. This, along with other details in the alleged Beale letters, pretty much confirms that the letters were not written until much later.
"Carry Me Back to Old Virginny" is a song which was written by James A. Bland (1854—1911), an African American who wrote over 700 songs. It is an adaption by Bland of the traditional "Carry Me Back to Ole Virginny" popular since the 1840s and frequently sung by Confederate soldiers during the American Civil War. Bland's version, the best known, was adapted in 1878 when many of the newly freed slaves were struggling to find work. The song has become controversial in modern times."
In society the term "Old Virginia" was in reference to Virginia before it was broken up into other states, so it is very curious as to the author's use of the phrase "old Virginia" when that condition didn't even exist in the early 1800's. This, along with other details in the alleged Beale letters, pretty much confirms that the letters were not written until much later.
Been in the BEE ALE, again...?
Wife & I just got back from Shenandoah National Park (to see "Fire Damage"); not too bad. We "jumped" 2 "young adult" black bears, 4 does, MANY small animals... 
