To celebrate the October 15^th, 2008 release of Southern Legacies #4: Redemption in Blood, I am giving away a beautiful necklace and earrings set much like the ones at the root of all evil in the book.

To enter, send the answers to the questions (below) to mcs531@mcscout.net with Redemption in the subject line.  You must include name, mailing address and email address, as well.  Prize will be awarded October 24, 2008.  Good luck!

Question 1: On October 3^rd, 1863—President Abraham Lincoln declared what date as a national holiday?

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Question 2: Though he survived the Civil War and years after, Jefferson Davis’ private residence did not fare well against Hurricane Katrina.  Name it.

Answer 2:

Question 3:  The garnet is said to have several mystical powers—one stimulates sexual drive while it also offers protection to the traveler.  Name another thing it symbolizes.

Answer 3: