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to Colonel B. H. Smith

Clerical draft copy with cross outs. Brigadier General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio regiment explains his decision to replace the current Provost Marshall in Charleston despite letters from several citizens asking otherwise. Hopes that the new...

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to B. H. Smith

Brigadier General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio regiment writes to Smith to forward a complaint letter from a woman named Laura Ruffner, who asked for interference in the matter of coal property. This letter is written on a portion of a page of Ruffner's...

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to N.C. Macrae

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio regiment writes to the Superintendent of Recruiting Services in Cincinnati, Ohio. States that Lieutenant Hicks is needed by his regiment and asks if Hicks can return. Year inferred from rank.

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[Scammon endorsement on a telegram from J.E. Thomas]

Telegram to Brigadier General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio Regiment from J.E. Thomas, Captain Commanding Post. Gives directions on a route through Kentucky. With autograph endorsement signed by Scammon commenting on the route in relation to where the...

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Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 21 (March 18, 1863)]

An editorial examines the difference between "Heavenly Ignorance versus Heavenly Recognition," with connections to Lincoln and the war. Another editorial titled "Heavenly Recognition" deals with the same topic. A letter to the editor explains the...

GLC05959.39.16

Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 23 (April 1, 1863)]

"'Heavenly Recognition' Again" responds to an article in the previous issue. An article written by a woman describes the local "Flowers." An article encourages the "Support of Ministers." Part of an editorial titled "Our Olio" states that slaves have...

GLC05959.39.18

Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 27 (April 29, 1863)]

"A Visit to Bethel Graveyard" emotionally describes different graves. Brief blurbs including "My Mother's Prayer," "Infidelity," "Prosperity and Adversity," and "Why the Answer to Prayer is Delayed" are printed. An article titled "Southernism"...

GLC05959.39.22

Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 28 (May 6, 1863)]

"Beautiful Passages" examines different excerpts from works of literature about change, including day to night, life to death, and summer to fall. Letters to the editor make suggestions about how to distribute the paper to soldiers. A woman writes an...

GLC05959.39.23

Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 30 (May 20, 1863)]

"An Essay" on the safety of the church is published on request of the Union, continued in the next issue. An article examines "The Nobility in Human Character." A letter to the editor describes "Indigenous Medicinal Plants." "Southern Baptist...

GLC05959.39.24

Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 32 (June 3, 1863)]

"Army Correspondence" prints a letter from the army evangelist of the Domestic Mission Board reporting on their work and requesting for more copies of the paper to be sent to soldiers. A chaplain reports the revival work in their camp during a quiet...

GLC05959.39.26

Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 35 (June 24, 1863)]

"Rev. A.E. Dickinson's Annual Report to the General Association of Virginia" discusses plans to send out further evangelists and take care of churches at home. "Army Correspondence" prints a lengthy letter by Chaplain 1st South Carolina Volunteers...

GLC05959.39.28

Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 2, no. 11 (December 16, 1863)]

"President's Message" gives a synopsis of Davis's message of 8 December regarding Confederate losses and Lincoln's offer for prisoner exchange. A letter to the editor examines the work of John Foster in an essay, "Improvements of Time." Several...

GLC05959.39.43

Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 2, no. 14 (January 13, 1864)]

"A Defiant Memphis Woman" transcribes a letter from a woman encourages readers to examine allegiance to a proposed national Thanksgiving day to celebrate Union successes. An article titled "Consanguineous Marriages" examines inbred marriages and...

GLC05959.39.45

Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 2, no. 29 (April 20, 1864)]

An untitled letter to the editor discusses the kingdom of God. An editorial titled "Never Cease to Act" encourages patriots to act. Additional articles examine the state of the poor ("The Poor"), faith ("The Exemplar of Faith"), and prayer ("Prayer")...

GLC05959.39.51

Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 2, no. 31 (May 4, 1864)]

An editorial titled "To the Wicked Men of the Nation" contrasts evil with good in terms of war. "In the Hospital, at Midnight" gives a personal account of dying soldiers. An article examines "Marriage," while another defines "Minister's Salaries."...

GLC05959.39.52

Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 2, no. 34 (May 25, 1864)]

Articles include "Ministerial Enthusiasm," "Sunday Schools," and "Baptizing Children." A special report on the burial of soldiers is included. An editorial titled "Our Young Men" lauds the patriotism of especially young soldiers. A report on page 2...

GLC05959.39.53

Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 2, no. 37 (June 15, 1864)]

A lengthy tribute to "Col. O. E. Edward"s includes his biography and memorial to his death. Article regarding religion on page 2 include "Correspondence on Peace," "Sunday School Missionary," and "Erring Ministers."

A lengthy "Notes on the Times"...

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Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 2, no. 38 (June 29, 1864)]

Army correspondents send reports of their various units, including from Richmond, Virginia (Kershaw's Brigade) and Columbus, Mississippi. A letter regarding "The Released Prisoner" entreats any prisoners to follow God. "Songs upon the Battle-field"...

GLC05959.39.55

Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 2, no. 43 (August 3, 1864)]

An obituary memorializes "Captain W. P. Roebuck". Several articles condemns practices in the North -- "Northern Theology" criticizes the North for abandoning God as an ally in the War, and an article titled "Serfdom" equates serfdom to Yankee...

GLC05959.39.58

Camden Confederate. [Vol. 2, no. 2 (November 7, 1862)]

European Intervention, Governor Pickens Proclamation, From the Army of the Potomac.

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Camden Confederate. [Vol. 2, no. 6 (December 5, 1862)]

Trouble in the Abolition Camp.

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Camden Confederate. [Vol. 2, no. 9 (December 26, 1862)]

Our Victory in Arkansas, 20,000 Yankees Killed & Wounded at Fredericksburg.

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Camden Confederate. [Vol. 2, no. 18 (February 27, 1863)]

French Troops in mexican Capital, Renewal of Bombardment of Richmond, Rosecrans Again Advancing.

GLC05959.41.12

Camden Confederate. [Vol. 2, no. 27 (May 1, 1863)]

Merrimac.

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Camden Confederate. [Vol. 2, no. 44 (August 28, 1863)]

General Gilmore's Demand for the Evacuation of Morris Island and Fort Sumter - General Beauregard's Reply.

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Camden weekly Confederate. [Vol. 3, no. 12 (June 22, 1864)]

The Enemy's Dash on Petersburg - Daring Attempt of Kautz's Cavalry to Capture Petersburg.

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Camden weekly Confederate. [Vol. 3, no. 17 (July 27, 1864)]

The Maryland Expedition, The Battle of Monocacy, The Enemy Mining at Petersburg, The Great Battle Before Atlanta.

GLC05959.42.07

Camden weekly Confederate. [Vol. 3, no. 20 (August 17, 1864)]

General Grant's Movements, Lincoln Upon the Battle Field.

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Charleston mercury. [Vol. 56, no. 11, 113 (March 29, 1861)]

News From Europe, Engalnd and the South, Slavery a Direct Source of Wealth, The Abolition Regime.

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Charleston mercury. [Vol. 56, no. 11, 157 (May 21, 1861)]

Napolean III in Alliance with Jefferson Davis, the Blunders of Lincoln, The Germans Deserting the Lincolnites.

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Tri-weekly mercury. [Vol. 79, no. 11, 216 (August 1, 1861)]

The Great Rout, The Pursuit at Manassas, Teh Capture of Sherman's Battery, The Flight of the Yankees.

GLC05959.44.11

Tri-weekly mercury. [Vol. 79, no. 11, 263 (September 26, 1861)]

News from Arizona, The War in Kentucky, Important from Mexico, Resignation of Fremont, The Civil War in Kentucky.

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Tri-weekly mercury. [Vol. 80, no. 11, 458 (May 29, 1862)]

The Naval Battle near Fort Wright, The Siege of the Capital, The War on Mississippi, Major General Lovell and the Fall of New Orleans, Stonewall Jackson's Victorious Advance Towards the Potomac, Banks and his Army Driven out of Virginia, The Crisis...

GLC05959.44.18

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 17, no. 275 (February 3, 1864)]

Dispatch from Colonel Gordon, Yankee prisoners, gunboat "Smith Briggs" captured, telegraph from General Beauregard - enemy re-shelling Fort Sumter, Report Ex-Senator Robert Toombs of Georgia arrested, Yankees evacuate Corinth, Army corps of the...

GLC05959.72.050

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 55 (May 3, 1864)]

Evacuation of Washington, North Carolina by Yankees, The victory of Plymouth.

GLC05959.72.097

to Eunice Lombard Edwards

Replies to his mother from head quarters, 37th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers. Comments on his location, noting that although he ordered his men to establish comfortable quarters, he does not think they will spend the winter there (possibly at...

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[Wrapper that previously contained letters from Oliver Edwards to his mother, Eunice Lombard Edwards]

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A Christmas Dinner

Marked "Plate 9." A lonely image of the outer picket line. An off-duty soldier next to a make shift shelter of pine boughs and fence rails cooks a meager meal and is tries to keep his hands warm. Actual size of the image without the margins is 27.8...

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A Slave Cabin

Marked "Plate 10." Contains 3 images. Upper left image is titled "A Slave Cabin," and shows a shabby wooden shack with a makeshift canopy for a porch. Upper right image is titled "The Old Grist Mill," and shows a large clapboard mill with a very tall...

GLC02199.10

The Newspaper Correspondent

Marked "Plate 11." Shows a rider traveling down a road in a forest with dispatches with news of a battle, ahead of a rival correspondent. Actual size of the image without the margins is 27.5 x 40.3 cm. Outline from matting is faintly visible. Titles...

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Coffee Coolers

Marked "Plate 12." Shows a party of stragglers from the column which is seen marching over the hill in the distance. These are the men who are most likely to shirk a battle and were to be found with their regiments only when rations were to be...

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Officers' Winter Quarters

Marked "Plate 13." Depcits officers waiting for dinner after dress parade. In the doorway the sergeant of the guard is seen reporting to the officer of the day. One officer is lounging is a chair with a newspaper in front of the fireplace. Actual...

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A Scene on the Roadside Near Summer Camp

Marked "Plate 14." Depicts two calvarymen, who have just returned from scouting, having their horses shod. Actual size of the image without the margins is 27.7 x 40.4 cm. Outline from matting is faintly visible. Title and image information taken from...

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Returning from Outpost Duty

Marked "Plate 15." Depicts a winter scene of a squad of troops returning from the picket line and who are seeking their quarters.. Shows snow-covered tents and one has a wooden chimney with a wood barrel at the top. Actual size of the image without...

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A Night March

Marked "Plate 16." Depicts the army going into action through the pinewoods. In the foreground a tree has been fired to give light for the march, and in the distance dense volumes of smoke are rolling up, the underbrush having caught fire from...

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A Halt in the Line of Battle

Marked "Plate 17." Depicts the lines having advanced and driven the enemy, whose dead are lying in front, from the field. A reinforcing column can be seen coming over the hill in the distance. Shells from the enemy's batteries are bursting in the...

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The Rear of the Column

Marked "Plate 18." Depicts stragglers and wagon guards bringing up the rear while the wagon train is seen coming down the distant hill, with flankers thrown out to protect it from the enemy's horsemen. Depicts a Black man, possibly a freed enslaved...

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Stuck in the Mud

Marked "Plate 19." Contains 2 images. Top half titled "Stuck in the Mud," depicts a pontoon wagon with a boat stuck fast in the mud. A regiment of infantry is pulling on a rope attached to the head of the team, trying to drag them to firmer ground...

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Fall in for Soup - Company Mess

Marked "Plate 20." Depicts a scene in winter camp, giving a general idea of the style of huts built and occupied by the troops. Shows a line of troops waiting to get soup. A wagon train is coming down the road from the distant camp on its way to the...

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Going into Camp at Night

Marked "Plate 21." Depicts column of troops marching over a hill in the distance. Background has fields filled with troops cooking supper. Two soldiers in the lower left foreground huddle around a fire. Actual size of the image without the margins...

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