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To Joseph M. Maitland

Tells his son that "my prayer is daily that you all may be prepared that if the Master calleth you may be received to that Land where there is no more death, no more bloodshed." Informs him that General George Meade was "not quite swift enough to...

GLC03523.10.080

to Mary West [incomplete]

Written by Lewis to his sister Mary. References receiving her and Weir's joint letter. Says he will "not be altogether satisfied" if Lee is allowed to escape across the Potomac. Wants to know who General Meade is. Hopes to add Charleston to the...

GLC03836.53

to Weir

Mentions that Weir had gout. Weir had sent West a letter relaying a gloomy political scene in the North, and West responds saying "having passed the largest part of my life afloat, I am not much of a judge of the political feelings of people at home...

GLC03836.54

to Harriet Moore

References her letter of 14 March 1864. Says her opinion that he is "decidedly blue" is correct. Says it is depressing to have spent 3 years as he has at the age of 35. Speaks positively of the "change of feeling that has been wrought in public...

GLC03836.63

To the Laboring Men of New York.

Issued by "A Democratic Workingman." Civil War anti-draft riot broadside reminding potential rioters that all damages incurred during the riots are paid for with city money; that is, money out of their own pockets. Encourages New Yorkers to trust...

GLC05864

People's press. [Vol. 13, no. 12 (July 24, 1863)]

Vice-President Stephens at Fortress Monroe, Great Riot in New York - Conscription Register, Raid on Wytheville.

An article describes a lightning incident. Several articles report war activity, and congressional election results are noted. A long...

GLC05959.27.12

People's press. [Vol. 13, no. 14 (August 6, 1863)]

The Riot in New York - How it served the Negroes, The Fall of Port Hudson, President Davis' Proclamation - Amnesty to Deserters, Important Orders from General Lee and Cooper.

Hon. C.L. Vallandigham addressed the people of Ohio. A manifesto to Mexico...

GLC05959.27.14

People's press. [Vol. 13, no. 16 (August 20, 1863)]

From England - Roebuck Withdraws his motion for Recognition of the South, The Pope on the American War, Geiorgia Impressment Case.

A long letter to the editor regarding secession and its incumbent responsibilities takes up almost the entire front...

GLC05959.27.15

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

Charleston mercury. [Vol. 83, no. 11, 812 (July 21, 1863)]

Latest from morris Island, The Great Northern Riots, 200 Killed in Riots.

GLC05959.43.24