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I have witnessed traumatizing events, dying men, being shot, and I went behind enemy lines 11 separate times, all for my beloved country, yet I’m branded AWOL and equated to a coward! I served the Union Army valiantly and gave it my all for 4 entire years. My hard work and dedication were immense, I took on various jobs throughout the four years. Furthermore, I served as a nurse to aid all the wounded, I was a skilled courier and a spy. I love my country for giving me refuge when times were tough, thus, I was willing to give the ultimate sacrifice to preserve it. Countless times, I was nearly killed, but I did not care because I yearned for danger and a way to contribute during the war. I, Franklin Thompson, believe I should be reinstated …show more content…

Perhaps it is unknown the magnitude of my accomplishments as a spy. Every single time I went behind rebel lines there was valuable information brought back to aid the Union. For instance, my first mission brought awareness to the Confederacy’s weapons, which is crucial. Knowing weapons allowed the Union to fortify our battle plan, and generate one that provided the necessary defenses for the South’s weapons. We might have never known the Confederacy’s artillery if it was not for my mission. Additionally, the battle that took place because of the information I gathered resulted in a Union win, which demonstrates the impact of my work. My mission as Bridget O’Shea exposed the Confederacy’s battle plan of ambushing Union soldiers, if I had not found this out, countless lives would have been lost due to our oblivion. As Charles Mayberry, perhaps my most daring mission, I was a detective that had to reveal who the Confederacy’s mole was. My duty was imperative due to the mole delivering Union plans to the Confederacy, hence, they knew the Union’s every move. Further, my strategy had to be complex and astute in order to gain Aylesworth trust, so he can give me the information. My plan involved feigning allegiance to the Confederacy, which could have gotten me killed by the Union, or the Confederacy if they uncovered my true identity. My extreme devotion and effort were given to assist the Union, my contribution was grand and altered the tide of

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