Breach of Trust A tale of Asheville in the Civil War
This Novella, or short novel, came from the initial question as to what the bankers at the point of North Carolina’s secession from the Union would possibly do to preserve their Gold. History tells us that the Confederacy sought to trade a note for the gold.
Philip Tate
Growing up in Marion, Philip learned to hunt and fish and participate in the community through Scouting and all school functions. And hiked the mountains and sat on the porch with kindred, hearing tales of long ago.
An Eagle Scout and Navy Midshipman at UNC, Philip learned some rudiments of wood lore and military operations. Philip began his writing for teacher Robert Howell in Marion High School, who had a fine influence on him, as well as Dr. Sam Barnes of the University of North Carolina.
Breach of Trust
It was early winter, just before Christmas in Asheville, 1860. The leaves from the town mountains were blowing between the buildings on the street as the wind made a force tunnel as it blew between the buildings. The sun was shining through low moving clouds and there were patches of blue showing through.
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Breach of Trust
A tale of Asheville in the Civil War
As Susan stepped out into the street, her long hair blowing in the wind, she sheltered her face with her scarf, and though she had a nice overcoat on, she drew her arms to her chest to fend off the cold. She had an errand to run for the bank to a law office off a little side street, and it wouldn’t take long, but it was of master importance.
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