I don't get the concern. A doughface is merely a term used to describe the name given to northerners, chiefly northern Democrats, who allied themselves with proslavery southern Democrats before the Civil War. I wasn't insulted when he referred to me as a Copperhead, which is an equally useful phrase in American history. Is the "n" word you are referring to "Northerner?" I would personally be insulted to be referred to in that manner, but not doughface. JDS To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html