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Virginia was born in 1856 in Gettysburg during the American Civil War. The main story follows Virginia, her older brother Jed, and their father as they decide whether to travel to Washington D.C. during the war. Virginia keeps a journal and wants to bring her brother's friend Jane Ellen, who Jed likes, to Washington D.C. with them. Ultimately, Jed and Jane Ellen get married, allowing Virginia to bring her to the capital. The document provides background on the characters and events during the Civil War, including Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address.
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