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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

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Belle Boyd
Age: 56 †
Born: 1844
Born: May 9
Died: 1900
Died: June 11
Actress
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Virginia
United States
Isabella Maria Boyd
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I hope that when I commence that oath, my tongue may cleave to the roof of my mouth. If I ever sign one line to show allegiance, I hope my arm falls paralyzed to my side....Get out. I'm so disgusted I can't endure your presence any longer.
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