To make matters worse , the soil on Cow Island was too poor for any serious agriculture . Hundreds of women in both armies dressed as men so they could serve . Confederate anthem `` Dixie '' was a favorite of Abraham Lincoln 's . The song became popular during the Civil War, and it is still sung today by many people who are not from that time period. Paul Revere 's grandson fought at the Battle of Gettysburg .
Hundreds of women in both armies dressed as men so they could serve . Confederate anthem `` Dixie '' was a favorite of Abraham Lincoln 's . The song became popular during the Civil War, and it is still sung today by many people who are not from that time period. Paul Revere 's grandson fought at the Battle of Gettysburg .