Feb 24, 2026 · 46 min
A military governor and his provost marshal—occupation duty in wartime Alexandria, Virginia, paired two unlikely partners, John Slough and Henry Horatio Wells. As we explore our theme of "Rivalries and Partnerships" this year, Madeline Feierstein joins the Emerging Civil War Podcast to explore the highly successful working relationship between Slough and Wells and the profound impact they had on occupation policy throughout the war. The Emerging Civil War Podcast is hosted by Chris Mackowski. This episode is brought to you by Civil War Trails, the world’s largest open-air museum, offering more than 1,500 sites across six states. Request a brochure at civilwartrails.org to start planning your trip today.