15 June 1864

Reynolds, J. L. (James Lawrence), 1814-1877

Newspaper

Title: 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" section includes several excerpts from other newspapers, including Asheville News, the Richmond Enquirer, the Boston Courier, and the Mercury. Most reports in this section are focused on the Battle of Petersburg. Additional news includes a seige on Atlanta and updates from Vicksburg.

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29 June 1864

Reynolds, J. L. (James Lawrence), 1814-1877

Newspaper

Title: 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" reports on Christian hymns being sung on the front. Brief articles on page 2 include"Yankee Nonsense," "Bounty Bonds," "Dependence on God," and more. "Secular News" reports on Charleston, Generals Grant and Sherman, and an attack on Danville Road, amongst other news items.

GLC05959.39.55

6 July 1864

Reynolds, J. L. (James Lawrence), 1814-1877

Newspaper

Title: Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 2, no. 39 (July 6, 1864)]

"A Manifesto on Peace" is reprinted from the Richmond Sentinel. "Religion in the Confederate Army," reprinted from the Richmond Eunquirer, details minutes of the annual meeting of the Baptist General Association of Virginia, including reports of publications, army evangelists, chaplains, tract depositories, and need for laborers. An account of a dying soldier titled "Mother's Influence" marks the influence of his mother on his happy and pious death. A blurb titled "Northern Women" compares them against Southern women. "Secular News" reports on Petersburg and Richmond, shelling on Charleston,…

GLC05959.39.56

3 August 1864

Reynolds, J. L. (James Lawrence), 1814-1877

Newspaper

Title: 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 subjection. An editorial examines unrighteous "Bloodshed," denounced by heaven. "The New Commander of the Army of Tennessee" gives a brief biography of General Hood. "Secular News," on pages 2 and 3, reports on an explosion Petersburg and the location of the armies of General Grant and General Sherman, amongst other items; much of this section is cut off…

GLC05959.39.58

21 August 1863

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 29, no. 66, whole no. 3721 (August 21, 1863)]

News from New Orleans and the North. A Northern view of intervention. Letter from Brownsville. Speech of Vice President Stephens. Lincoln's proclamation. To the preachers of the East Texas, Texas, and Rio Grande Conferences. The poor of Houston.

GLC05959.51.086

21 April 1865

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: Houston tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 31, no. 12, whole no. 3899 (April 21, 1865)]

The negro soldeier, Linocln's religious habits, Rebellion.

GLC05959.54.53

8 April 1864

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Houston daily telegraph. [Supplement (April 8, 1864)]

Telegraphy. List of deserters. Proclamation by Mayor for a fast day.

GLC05959.55.03

18 May 1861

J.A. Cowardin & Co., (publishers), fl. 1853-1880

Newspaper

Title: Daily dispatch. [Vol. 19, no. 114 (May 18, 1861)]

Reported Obstruction of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad near Harper's Ferry, A Resolution in Reference to a day of Fasting and Prayer by Congress of the Confederate States, Mr. Seward's Definition of Treason.

GLC05959.56.002

February 22, 1865

Brownlow, William Gannaway, 1805-1877

Newspaper

Title: Brownlow's Knoxville Whig and rebel ventilator. [Vol. 2, no.2 (February 22, 1865)]

Jeff Davis' speech at the African Church in Richmond.

GLC05959.50.49

15 November 1861

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 101, whole no. 1398 (November 15, 1861)]

Great battle at Columbus - Confederate victorious - the forts taken. A communication from Colonel Parson's Regiment describes activity at Camp Herbert, near Hempstead. Official report of the capture of the steamer Fanny. Presidential request for a Confederate fast day. Report of the Great Battle at Columbus.

GLC05959.51.001

circa 1861

Hudson, A.L., fl. 1861

Sheet music

Title: Ellsworth Avengers

Published by Charles Magnus, 12 Frankfort Street, New York. Top third of the sheet consists of a colored image of the Marshall House, the hotel where Ellsworth was shot, and an image of Ellsworth being shot by innkeeper James W. Jackson. Bottom two-thirds consists of the song in blue ink. The song was sung to the melody of "Annie Lisle." It is an 1857 ballad by Boston, Massachusetts songwriter H. S. Thompson. The song is about the death of a young maiden, by what some have speculated to be tuberculosis, an awful circumstance which mirrors the tragic death of the young Colonel Ellsworth in…

GLC03617.04

1 January 1862

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 111, whole no. 1418 (January 1, 1862)]

Death of Prince Albert, War regarded certain, Terrible battle impending. Eulogy for Col. R.F. Terry, with a poem describing his death and a tribute of respect adopted in the House of Representatives. Year in review. Note from the Presbyterian General Assembly. Report of the expedition to Ship Island. Editorial about price monopoly.

GLC05959.51.014

January 29, 1862

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 123, whole no. 3503 (January 29, 1862)]

General Van Dorn gone West, Newbern to be attacked, women & children leaving 125 Federal vessels at Hatteras, Letter from Rev. R.F. Bunting. War news form Mexico. General hospital fund. City Council minutes. Alamosa taken by Colonel Baylor.

GLC05959.51.020

January 31, 1862

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 124, whole no. 3504 (January 31, 1862)]

Confederate defeat in E. Kentucky, General Zollicoffer killed, Correspondence from the Fifth Regiment at Camp Neabsco, from a soldier in Velasco, from Camp Henry McCulloch, and from Sibley's Brigade. Texas State Bible Convention. Editorial on state treasury notes. Battle of Prestonburg

GLC05959.51.021

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.

GLC05959.27.06

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.

GLC05959.27.15

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.

GLC05959.29.01

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.

GLC05959.29.04

5 October 1864

Hubbard, F.M., fl. 1864-1865

Newspaper

Title: Church intelligencer. [Vol. 5, no. 4 (October 5, 1864)]

Article titles include The Church and the Army and Prayers During the War. A variety of religious articles examining the repentance of David, prayer (with a note encouraging readers to pray for prisoners of war), self conscience, superstitions, etc. Includes a few poems -- one war song and two poems about religion. This issue lists tracts and circulars ready for circulation. The resolutions of the Diocesan Council of North Carolina are included.

GLC05959.32.01

12 October 1864

Hubbard, F.M., fl. 1864-1865

Newspaper

Title: Church intelligencer. [Vol. 5, no. 5 (October 12, 1864)]

Selections discuss grace, the Lord's prayer, the pity of God, and self denial. Account of the visit by the Bishop to St. Peters Church. An editorial examines proposed changes to creeds in the American Anglican church. A didactic piece serves to train parents to raise children up in Christ. A report of the funeral of the Reverend Dr. Wyatt is included.

GLC05959.32.02

19 October 1864

Hubbard, F.M., fl. 1864-1865

Newspaper

Title: Church intelligencer. [Vol. 5, no. 6 (October 19, 1864)]

An editorial comments that in these sorrowing times, the consolations of God are even more greatly needed. Minutes from the Ravenscroft Conference are printed. Further editorials discuss the filioque or American change of creed, with attention given to the causes of the great schism.

GLC05959.32.03

26 October 1864

Hubbard, F.M., fl. 1864-1865

Newspaper

Title: Church intelligencer. [Vol. 5, New Series, no. 7 (October 26, 1864)]

Article titles include Slavery in America, Bishop Colenso and the Cause of His Infidelity, An Important Discovery - A Christian Temper is Everything, A Religious Conversation - Sources of Evil and the Causes. An English editorial on slavery in America examines slave reactions to Northern troops and treatment of slave families. Selections discuss Christian temperament, religious conversation, Saint Luke, and Simon and Jude's Day. A brief article comments on education and the tendency for Southerners to send their sons North to good schools.

GLC05959.32.04

16 March 1865

Hubbard, F.M., fl. 1864-1865

Newspaper

Title: Church intelligencer. [Vol. 5, no. 25 (March 16, 1865)]

A description of the occupation and destruction of Columbia includes details to the pillage and burning of the city. Correspondence between Sherman and General Hampton concerns Sherman's march and pillage through South Carolina, with special attention to consequences for the church. An editorial enters the political discussion to discuss the Emancipation Movement. An editorial seeks to educate readers on the use of scriptures and interpretation in the church. An article examines contemporary book publications.

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13 December 1878

Kane, Jas I., fl. 1878

Autograph document signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

The Chaplin of the U.S. Navy writes Senator Bruce to say he will be in Washington in August, and hopes to see him then. Kane also asks Senator Bruce to send him a copy of a bill introduced by Senator Hamlin that is relative to Naval Chaplin's. Kane also mentions sending a book he wrote that is to be printed on to the Senator. There is an accompanying docket GLC09400.075.2

GLC09400.075.01

5 March 1878

Servant, Samuel L., fl. 1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This is an invitation to lecture in front of a group called St. Paul Lyceum. Servant reports that it was a unanimous vote and mentions two others that have spoken, Hans. Fredrick Douglass and Cramer of S.C. this item is related to GLC09400.109, GLC09400.110

GLC09400.108