The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

FATHER RYAN (POET-PRIEST) WAS SAID TO HAVE BEEN BROUGHT BEFORE
THE UNION OFFICERS AFTER NASHVILLE HAD GONE INTO UNION HANDS.
THEY QUESTIONED HIM FOR HAVING SAID THAT HE REFUSED TO BURY
UNION SOLDIERS. FATHER RYAN REPLIED THAT HE'D BE WILLING TO
BURY ALL OF THEM.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

James Callow Keyword(s): CIVIL WAR ; HUMOR

Date learned: 07-00-1968