The whole South is in a state of excitement [ … ] [ ] nurture [ ] and re- [ ] high [ ] be for [ ] they are [ ] and only remember they are rebels[? ].
They [urge the agenda?] and their brothers in their [mistaken?] folly. Like the women of Carthage [ ] ancient and magnificent city was [ ] they were ready to sacrifice their [ ] and if need be would have cut [ but it have been] so dear to their hearts [ ]
2. The original reads "Josiah."
3. The original reads "Joseph."
4. The original reads "Josiah."
5. The original reads "Josiah."
6. The original reads "Anna."
7. The original reads "Minnie."
End of Project Gutenberg's Minnie's Sacrifice, by Frances Ellen Watkins Harper