January 1862

Redmond, Dennis, fl. 1856-1865

Newspaper

Title: Southern cultivator. [Vol. 20, no. 1 (January, 1862)]

The Private Soldier, Financial Crash in the North, Their Loss of National Position by the Craven Surrender of Mason & Slidell. A shift in agriculture requires corn to be an important Southern crop, while another editorial suggested that provisions be planted in place of cotton all over the South. This issue contains reports from the Southern Planters' Convention in Memphis. A number of varied responses are printed. This issue has more ads with a plea for shorter articles, with full-page spots and smaller ads.

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May & June 1862

Redmond, Dennis, fl. 1856-1865

Newspaper

Title: Southern cultivator. [Vol. 20, no. 5 & 6 (May & June, 1862)]

Cattle for the South, Negro Slavery, What Shall be Done with the Contrabands, Virginia War Whiskey. A letter to the editor encourages the North to understand and support slavery due to its mild climate and uplifting work environment. An editorial encourages farmers to plant more corn. Another short editorial surmises Lincoln's debt. Ads take up the last 11 pages of this issue.

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July & August 1862

Redmond, Dennis, fl. 1856-1865

Newspaper

Title: Southern cultivator. [Vol. 20, no. 7 & 8 (July & August, 1862)]

Life of an Overseer, Suppositions for the Times, Extortion & Speculation. A few articles discuss the work of Blacks, including what to do on an "off" year from cotton and the benefit of working in chain gangs, including one article about the life of an overseer. An editorial examines the past emphasis placed on cotton and encourages readers to grow other things, including rice and cattle.

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Sept. & Oct. 1862

Redmond, Dennis, fl. 1856-1865

Newspaper

Title: Southern cultivator. [Vol. 20, no. 7 & 8 (September & October, 1862)]

Negro Phobia at the North, Enemies Buying Our Cotton, Letter by J.P. Benjamin, What a Northern Woman Thinks, Syrup in Place of Bacon for Negroes. Articles on cotton discuss its influence in America and its "want" in Europe and the dangers of Northern "enemies" buying Southern cotton, as well as a letter from the Confederate Secretary of State about how cotton is "still king." A few brief articles refer to the status of blacks, while others refer to women and their place.

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March 1864

Redmond, Dennis, fl. 1856-1865

Newspaper

Title: Southern cultivator. [Vol. 22, no. 3 (March, 1864)]

Costume for Negroes, Governor Brown's Message, Pardoning Negroes. This issue contains in-depth scientific articles examining the composition of certain types of seeds, with one on the early history of cotton and its production. An editorial comments that slave dress should be regulated by law. A note from the governor warns against illegal distillation of grain into alcoholic liquid. An article encourages the development of resources.

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June 1864

Redmond, Dennis, fl. 1856-1865

Newspaper

Title: Southern cultivator. [Vol. 22, no. 6 (June, 1864)]

Cotton of the South. An editorial from the Richmond Enquirer laments the unlearned lessons of war, namely the need for agricultural independence. An editorial on marriage is printed in this issue, encouraging readers not to pursue marital relationships too early. Articles on physical education, youthful industry, and smoke for the cure of wounds also fill this issue in addition to the typical articles on manure, corn, and gardening.

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1 April 1863

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

Newspaper

Title: 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 been trained into insubordination and that they should be kept in their place "as an inferior race." "Secular News" includes reports that Europe will not recoignize the Confederacy, whites are rioting against Negroes in Detroit and other cities, and Penscola is being evacuated by Yankees "and their sable comrades," amongst other reports.

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26 October 1861

Holden, William Woods, 1818-1892

Newspaper

Title: Semi-weekly standard. [Vol. 11, no. 94 (October 26, 1861)]

Another Brilliant Victory of the Confederates at Leesburg. The Confiscation Bill is reprinted here. Ads request clothing donations for soldiers. A letter to the editor requests appropriate legislation to protect crops. A letter from a congressional elector apologizes to voters of the fifth congressional district. An address of the Honorable John C. Beckinridge to the people of Kentucky is printed. An editorial examines the state press.

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11 May 1863

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 29, no. 24, whole no. 3677 (May 11, 1863)]

Letters from Hon. M.M. Potter, "Rebel." Cotton orders revoked, with an editorial on cotton crops. Soldiers' meeting. The new tax law. From the Sibley brigade.

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10 July 1863

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 29, no. 50, whole no. 3703 (July 10, 1863)]

Letters from Alexandria, New Iberia, Louisiana. To the planters of Texas conscription announcements. Editorial on gubernatorial candidate Gen. T.J. Chambers. Editorial on Pemberton Murrah.

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14 October 1863

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 29, no. 89, whole no. 3744 (October 14, 1863)]

Ads for conscription substitutes. Notice on transmission of mail across the Mississippi. The Fordoche fight. Judge Oldham's speech. Editorial on finances, including discussion of cotton. Letter to the sheep farmers of Texas. Fugitive slave ad.

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5 December 1863

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 29, no. 108, whole no. 3763 (December 5, 1863)]

Letter to Texas cotton planters. Death of Major Hill. Legislative proceedings. Situation on the border. Editorial announcing the formation of the Texas Cotton Bureau. Fall of Fort Esperanza. Letter from L.A. Bryan. List of voluntary contributions.

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December 11, 1863

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 29, no. 114, whole no. 3769 (December 11, 1863)]

News from the front, Arkansas, Missouri, Shreveport, Memphis, Alexandria. Notice to Negro owners. Editorial on the impressment schedule. The hog question. Banks on the Rio Grande. Canadian journal on the war.

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December 21, 1863

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 29, no. 118 (December 21, 1863)]

News from the front, Shreveport, the Rio Grande. An editorial on the corn crop. Legislative proceedings. Yankee dispatches.

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23 December 1863

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 29, no. 119, 3774 (December 23, 1863)]

Letter from Captain R.S. Poole. The hog and bacon question. Correspondence between commissioners of exchange. Texas almanac for 1864. General Johnston and General Bragg. Election notice.

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6 January 1864

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 29, no. 125, 3780 (January 6, 1864)]

News from Alexandria, the Chesapeake, the front, Shreveport. Hobby's regiment. Editorial questioning when the war will end. Agricultural prospects. Deserted soldier ad.

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January 15, 1864

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 29, no. 129, 3784 (January 15, 1864)]

Proposed plan of pacification. Sketches of Quantrell's men: Lieutenant Taylor. Resources of Southern fields and forests. Letter from Mexico. Editorial about Negroes in troops. Indigo. News from the front.

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February 24, 1864

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Houston daily telegraph. [Vol. 29, no. 154 (February 24, 1864)]

Rangers in east Tennessee. Planting cotton. Habeas corpus. Fugitive slave ads.

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28 September 1853

Jones, R.C., fl. 1845-1853

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William E. Jones

Refers to financial concerns but hopes for a good harvest. Mentions the construction of a railroad through Memphis and Little Rock, running through their property. Addressed to Lt. W. E. Jones, Fort Ewell, Texas.

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January 20, 1859

Vilmorin Andrieux & Companie.

Letter signed

Title: to J. H. Landell

Lists items shipped from Liverpool, including grape vines and fruit trees. Requests that the items be shipped to William E. Jones in Glad Springs, Virginia, as soon as possible.

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30 December 1861

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 110, whole no. 1417 (December 30, 1861)]

More on the Dransville fight. Remarks of Mr. Cone upon announcing the death of the late Hon. John C. Walker, to the House of Representatives. News from Arizona and New Mexico about recent Mexican action. The English press on the Trent affair. Examination of the sugar crop. Col. Johnson's official report from Camp Alleghany

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February 21, 1862

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 133, whole no. 3513 (February 21, 1862)]

Brilliant victory at Ft. Donelson, 400 Federals Killed, Letters from High Private of the 6th Regiment, Terry's Regiment, Mississippi. Free Negroes in Ohio. Editorial on how to relieve the treasury. Encouragement to plant corn.

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11 April 1862

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 28, no. 11, whole no. 3506 (April 11, 1862)]

Information to Texas planters. Editorial on New Mexico affairs. War in the West and in Virginia. Escape of Confederate prisoners.

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January 28, 1863

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 28, no. 136 (January 28, 1863)]

Reports from Missouri, Vicksburg, Mobile, Nashville, and Richmond. Editorial encourages corn crop. Letters from "Rebel," Alexandria, and Austin.

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3 April 1863

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 29, no. 8 (April 3, 1863)]

Plea for farmers to plant corn instead of cotton. Letters from Alexandria, Galveston. Editorial on England's policy.

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