12 March 1855

Cameron, Simon, 1799-1889

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert G. White

Discusses a recent election he has just lost. Believes his opponents defeated him only because of dubious practices, hopes for another election, and believes he will prevail in the long run.

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18 August 1856

Cameron, Simon, 1799-1889

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert G. White

Discusses upcoming elections, support of Fremont over Buchanan. Believes he can help Fremont win the election.

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28 November 1856

Cameron, Simon, 1799-1889

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert G. White

Asks White to make sure that a State Legislator votes for him in his upcoming bid for the Senate. Cameron believes "With his vote, I can essentially be elected." Cameron was successfully elected to the Senate that year. Written at "Lochiel," Cameron's estate.

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30 April 1854

Cameron, Simon, 1799-1889

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert G. White

Discusses politics, upcoming elections, and plans to use promises of political patronage to secure votes.

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22 December 1862

Cameron, Simon, 1799-1889

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert G. White

Discusses personal affairs, and does not expect to return to the Senate. Written at "Lochiel," Cameron's estate.

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February 13, 1863

Blum, L.V., fl. 1864-1866

Newspaper

Title: People's press. [Vol. 12, no. 41 (February 13, 1863)]

The Magruder Fleet, France & America. A report of the execution of 38 Native Americans in Minnesota includes details and description. A report of Yankee congressional decisions examines treatment of prisoners of war. A brief notice highlights a female soldier. A letter to the editor examines the confederate debt. An article details the navel engagement at Charleston.

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20 March 1863

Blum, L.V., fl. 1864-1866

Newspaper

Title: People's press. [Vol. 12, no. 46 (March 20, 1863)]

Secretary Seward's Plan for Restoring the Union. An article describes a night's experience in a typical army camp, while another outlines the history of small pox. The remarks of Mr. Warren on a congressional bill are included. An article describes mail services in regards to contracts with the army. Notes from the habeas corpus case are published by request of the chief justice, as are congressional minutes.

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24 April 1863

Blum, L.V., fl. 1864-1866

Newspaper

Title: People's press. [Vol. 12, no. 51 (April 24, 1863)]

Conscripting Negroes, Yankee Account of Attack on Charleston, Defeat of General Pegram. An editorial responds to the suspension of habeas corpus and the loss of personal liberty. Minutes from an important Democratic meeting in New York include resolutions for peace, and minutes from the Confederacy congress are printed here. More brief editorials examine the reality of peace. An article reports Mississippi's reactions to the war. Lincoln's proclamation requesting a special day of fast and prayer is printed.

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26 June 1863

Blum, L.V., fl. 1864-1866

Newspaper

Title: People's press. [Vol. 13, no. 8 (June 26, 1863)]

Details from Vicksburg, The Fall of Puebla, The Battle of Chanellorsville in England. The Confederate Treasurer sends out a circular about governmental payments and currency. An editorial expresses the idea that war is unending and true independence is impossible. Articles examine battles in other wars, including Puebla and Chancellorsville in England. Several articles describe local battles.

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24 July 1863

Blum, L.V., fl. 1864-1866

Newspaper

Title: 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 article describes a riot in New York City, including the beating of several black people. An editorial examines a new militia law.

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31 July 1863

Blum, L.V., fl. 1864-1866

Newspaper

Title: People's press. [Vol. 13, no. 13 (July 31, 1863)]

Stonewall Jackson's Name and Memory, Morgan in Trouble at Ohio River, The Third Days Fight at Gettysburg. An article describes the last battle of Stonewall Jackson. Mr. Grissom remarks in the House of Commons on habeas corpus in the Confederacy. An article reports the riot in New York City. Correspondence about the readmission of Louisiana includes a response by Lincoln. An article outlines gross injustice to the state of North Carolina. An ad requests women to dry fruit for soldiers.

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6 August 1863

Blum, L.V., fl. 1864-1866

Newspaper

Title: 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 is included. An article describes how the New York riot served blacks. Minutes from a public meeting in Wake County are printed. Davis issues a presidential proclamation. An article describes the fall of Port Hudson. The secretary of the treasury includes a lengthy report.

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20 August 1863

Blum, L.V., fl. 1864-1866

Newspaper

Title: 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 page. Correspondence between Lincoln and Seymour reveals trouble anticipated in New York with the draft and difficulties in California. A proclamation by Davis points to absentee soldiers and women in the confederacy.

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3 December 1863

Blum, L.V., fl. 1864-1866

Newspaper

Title: People's press. [Vol. 13, no. 31 (December 3, 1863)]

Suffering of Soldiers in Bragg's Army, Chickamauga a Month After the Fight. An editorial deplores the practice of kidnapping free white men for conscription. A brief article describes the desolation of harvest and land near Richmond. Governor Vance issues a message to the second extra session of the General Assembly of North Carolina. An article details the sufferings of soldiers in Bragg's Army.

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10 May 1861

Stewart, J.J., fl. 1861

Newspaper

Title: Salisbury banner. [Vol. 8, no. 19 (May 10, 1861)]

Proclamation by Governor Letcher of Virginia, Proclamation by John W. Ellist of North Carolina. This issue contains two war poems on the front page, with a short message about the spirit of liberty. An editorial pins God with certain sides of war. Small news briefs list people running for local office, town decrees, and local meetings, such as the Mechanics' Guard of Salisbury. A proclamation of North Carolina Governor John W. Ellis is printed.

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14 May 1861

Stewart, J.J., fl. 1861

Newspaper

Title: Salisbury banner. [Vol. 8, no. 20 (May 14, 1861)]

Conditions of Peace Required of the so-called Seceded States. Reports from the past state legislature are printed. Ads request volunteers for the Salisbury Grays and the Engineers, artillery, infantry, and cavalry. An article provides advice to volunteers about how to survive sickness during the war. An editorial valorizes Southern military leaders. A North Carolina act to raise 10,000 troops outlines attempts to increase military, and captions of other acts are included. This issue has international connections to the Confederacy, including Brazil and Cuba.

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21 May 1861

Stewart, J.J., fl. 1861

Newspaper

Title: Salisbury banner. [Vol. 8, no. 21 (May 21, 1861)]

General Lee to Take Control of Forces in Virginia, Schooner "Indiana" Seized, Attack Expected at Harper's Ferry, Arkansas Admitted to the Confederate States. Semi-Weekly An editorial compares the Confederacy with the pre-Revolutionary Americans, fighting for liberty and self-representation. Another editorial questions the nation's ability to blockade its own ports. Minutes from an extra session of the provisional Confederate congress and a proclamation by the Confederate postmaster general are included, with editorial commentary. Current Salisbury prices corrected by Sprague Bro's Grocers…

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3 September 1861

Stewart, J.J., fl. 1861

Newspaper

Title: Salisbury banner. [Vol. 8, no. 48 (September 3, 1861)]

The Confederate Tax Laws, Battles of Oak Hill and Mesilla. Semi-Weekly The Confederate tax law is printed here. A brief notice mentions the lack of American allegiance among Mormons in Utah. A letter to the editor describes circumstances in South Carolina and Georgia. An article lists congressional districts and representatives.

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20 September 1861

Stewart, J.J., fl. 1861

Newspaper

Title: Salisbury banner. [Vol. 8, no. 53 (September 20, 1861)]

Governor Jackson Announces his Intentions of Moving the Capital to Lexington, General Lee Has Taken General Reynolds Prisoner, Article Concerning Parson Brownlow. The Stay Law, an act to change the jurisdiction of the courts and the rules of pleading, is printed here. An editorial examines the role of Confederate vice president Alexander Stephens, while another extols the advantages of a long war. An ad requests 50,000 pairs of woolen socks for soldiers.

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24 September 1861

Stewart, J.J., fl. 1861

Newspaper

Title: Salisbury banner. [Vol. 8, no. 54 (September 24, 1861)]

Letter from the Captain of the Sumter - R. Semmes. The first section of the Stay Law is reprinted here (see previous issue). An editorial responds to letters to the editor concerning the topic of discussion.

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February 24, 1864

Pinckney, Henry Laurens, 1794-1863

Newspaper

Title: Charleston mercury. [Vol. 84, no. 11, 993 (February 24, 1864)]

The Victory in Florida Fully Conceded, The Attack on Whitmarsh, Address of Congress to people of Confederate States.

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24 December 1863

Pinckney, Henry Laurens, 1794-1863

Newspaper

Title: Tri-weekly mercury. [Vol. 83, no. 11, 942 (December 24, 1863)]

The Report of the Secretary of the Treasury.

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29 December 1863

Pinckney, Henry Laurens, 1794-1863

Newspaper

Title: Tri-weekly mercury. [Vol. 83, no. 11, 945 (December 29, 1863)]

Latest from the U.S., Confederate, and European Congresses, Gen. J.E. Johnston Takes Command, Negro Revolt at Fort Jackson, One Hundred and Seventy-Second Day of the Siege of Charleston, Butler Requires all in Norfolk to take the Oath, Peace Resolutions in the Yankee Congress, Ex-president Pierce Places ad as the future antagonist of Lincoln, U.S. buys 18,000 Acres of Land.

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2 June 1864

Pinckney, Henry Laurens, 1794-1863

Newspaper

Title: Tri-weekly mercury. [Vol. 84, no. 12, 077 (June 2, 1864)]

Sherman's Raid in Northern Georgia, Petitions Presented in English Parliament to Help End American War, Dispatch from Battle Ground, Near Mechanicsville, Meeting of the Confederate Congress, Lincoln's Bogus Proclamation (May 17, 1864).

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1 April 1889

Thompson, Victor, fl. 1889

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A letter to Senator Bruce asking about Thompson's confirmation. Thompson got a letter from another Senator saying that he had been confirmed for a position, but upon asking a clerk in charge of the paperwork was told this was false. Thompson wanted Senator Bruce to see if he could help Thompson find out what happened. This letter is contained with another letter to Lamar, Lucius Q. C. which is about the same topic, #GLC09400.036

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