February 4, 1865

Sandoz, Joel H., fl. 1840-1864

Newspaper

Title: Opelousas courier. [Vol. 12, no. 36 (February 4, 1865)]

The front page is in French and the back page is in English. Confederate Change in Command, Militia General Orders. A notice announces the need to raise taxes to put local impassable streets in order. An editorial from the London Times questions Lincoln's habit to arm slaves. An official schedule lists prices for Louisiana's commissary stores and quartermasters' stores. Slave sales are included. Opelousas was under Federal occupation at the time.

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25 March 1865

Sandoz, Joel H., fl. 1840-1864

Newspaper

Title: Opelousas courier. [Vol. 12, no. 43 (March 25, 1865)]

The front page is in French and the back page is in English. General Order by General E. Kirby Smith, Notice to Confederate Tax Payers, Schedule of Prices for Confederate Army Quartermaster on Food and Livestock the Requisition from Local Citizens. A poem memorializes the death of Marcellus Gregory Doyle, a local eight-year-old boy. Notices announce the upcoming elections of a district judge, a board of police, and a constable. Opelousas was under Federal occupation at the time.

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9 December 1862

Lumsden, F. A. & Kendall, G. W.

Newspaper

Title: Daily picayune. [Vol. 26, no. 272 (December 9, 1862)]

Articles about the Confederate Blockade Runner, Appointment of James Seddon as Secretary of War, Message of President Lincoln Concerning the Acts of General Butler at New Orleans, Fitting Out the Alabama in England. Speculation around foreign intervention in the Civil War. Miscellaneous ads, including on medications, groceries, and cigars. Paper is taped down the middle.

GLC05959.16.02

28 September 1861

Newspaper

Title: True witness. [ Vol. 8, no. 31 (September 28, 1861)

Peaceful Resolutions, Thoughts for Southern Presbyterians, Stealing Negroes, Major General G.W. Smith to Command the Army Previously led by General Joseph E. Johnston and Beauregard.

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29 April 1863

Newspaper

Title: Natchez weekly courier. [Vol. 34, no. 19 ( April 29, 1863)]

Early Siege of Vicksburg Content, General Chalmers Gallantly Repulsed 4,000 Yankees, Address to the People of Confederate States from Jefferson Davis, Battle at Camp Bisland, Capture of the "Queen of the West" , Evacuation of Local Citizens in and Around Vicksburg.

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17 December 1862

Holden, William Woods, 1818-1892

Newspaper

Title: Weekly standard. [Vol. 28, no. 51, whole no. 1450 (December 17, 1862)]

The Battle at Fredericksburg, Battle of Kinston. An editorial proposes raising state troops. A report of the arrest of Rev. R.J. Graves provokes discussion of the injustice of civil arrest, unlawful seizing of property, and corrupt powers vested in the Confederacy. A list of the North Carolina Methodist Episcopal Conference appointees is included, as are notices and lists of sick, wounded, and dead soldiers in particular campaigns. Letters to the editor cover topics such as support for the Governor, the state's Brigadier General, post office thieves, women's call for peace, and the cotton-…

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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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20 April 1864

Holden, William Woods, 1818-1892

Newspaper

Title: Semi-weekly standard. [Vol. 14, no. 18 (April 20, 1864)]

Speech of A.H. Stephens. Missing front page. A speech of the hon. Alexander H. Stephens delivered before the Georgia Legislature takes up a good portion of this selection. An article reports the distribution of secret circulars concerning the recent session of the state legislature.

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19 August 1864

Holden, William Woods, 1818-1892

Newspaper

Title: Semi-weekly standard. [Vol. 14, no. 47 (August 19, 1864)]

Official Report by Mosby, Shelling of Atlanta, Latest News from Richmond. Missing front and back page. War news includes reports from various battle fronts. An editorial examines the local conservative paper in terms of recent election results and peace efforts. This issue contains poetry and fiction commentary. A few articles discuss results of the blockade on Southern ports.

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9 October 1861

Spelman, John, fl. 1861

Newspaper

Title: State journal. [Vol. 1, no. 90 (October 9, 1861)]

Permanent Constitution of CSA, Correspondence About Skirmish at Harper's Ferry, General Price's Official Report of the Battle of Lexington, Missouri, Capture of Steamer Fanny.

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26 October 1861

Spelman, John, fl. 1861

Newspaper

Title: State journal. [Vol. 1, no. 95 (October 26, 1861)]

The Permanent Constitution of the Confederate States, Letter to General Beauregard and Response from G.T. Beauregard, Battle Near Potomac, General Evans Reports Victory, Colonel Baker Killed, Colonel Cogswell and 10 Officers Captured.

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23 April 1862

Spelman, John, 1821-1899

Newspaper

Title: Weekly state journal. [Vol. 2, no. 24 (April 23, 1862)]

The Roanoke Island Defeat, News From Corinth, Huntsville & Decatur, Heavy Federal Losses at Shiloh, Death of General Buell, Evacuation of Fredericksburg, Laws of the Confederate States of America, General A.S. Johnston's Battle Order. Editorials discuss current Southern markets and prices, efforts of the Confederacy to raise money, and the lack of fighting. A long article describes the defeat at Roanoke. The laws of the Confederate states are printed. An article reports the passing of an abolition program in D.C.

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5 November 1862

Spelman, John, 1821-1899

Newspaper

Title: Weekly state journal. [Vol. 5, no. 52 (November 5, 1862)]

Stuart's Expedition Into Maryland & Pennsylvania, Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation Denounced in Brooklyn, Morgan's Last Raid Into Lexington. An editorial examines the duty of the states in terms of providing a certain number of troops and caring for soldiers' families. A letter to the editor discusses the value of the South and how the North has taken advantage of Southern resources. An ad gives physical descriptions of deserting soldiers. A list of the killed and wounded is printed.

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31 August 1861

Syme, John W., fl. 1861

Newspaper

Title: Semi-weekly Raleigh register. [Vol. 61, no. 70 (August 31, 1861)]

Battle Near Springfield, Proclamation of Gneral Ben McCulloch. The battle of Missouri, including battles in Springfield and nearby, is reported by several different participants. An article reports Confederate prisoners in Baltimore. A ladies society in Raleigh has been established to contribute articles to soldiers. An anti-convention bill passed in the House of Commons.

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7 September 1861

Syme, John W., fl. 1861

Newspaper

Title: Semi-weekly Raleigh register. [Vol. 61, no. 72 (September 7, 1861)]

Federal Account of the Capture of Fort Clark & Hatteras, General Butler's Report to General Wool, The Fight at Cross Lanes. General G.T. Beauregard's official report of the Battle of Bull Run is printed here. An article complains of the poor quality of tents at Kittrell's Springs. An article examines military hospitals in Virginia, particularly financial support.

GLC05959.26.04

21 September 1861

Syme, John W., fl. 1861

Newspaper

Title: Semi-weekly Raleigh register. [Vol. 61, no. 76 (September 21, 1861)]

The Capture of Fort Hatteras, The Statement of General Walter Gwynn, Wreck of the Privateer Sumter, General Polk's Proclamation, Cox Surrounded by Wise, Floyd & Loring, Report from Leesburg, Proclamation of the Governor of Kentucky, General Jeff Thompson's Proclamation, General Floyd's Engagement & Retreat. An article outlines the Confederate coast defenses. The election of senators is listed by ballot. Several news items are reprinted from Richmond papers.

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2 October 1861

Syme, John W., fl. 1861

Newspaper

Title: Semi-weekly Raleigh register. [Vol. 61, no. 79 (October 2, 1861)]

Proclamation by Ben McCulloch, Lord Palmerston on the Battle of Bull Run, Glorious Victory in Missouri, Battle at Hand on the Potomac, Recall of General Wise. An article details Northern enlistments. An official letter from the Confederate War Department is included. Articles about Great Britain and its attitudes regarding the war are printed. A column of war highlights from Missouri is included.

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9 October 1861

Syme, John W., fl. 1861

Newspaper

Title: Semi-weekly Raleigh register. [Vol. 61, no. 81 (October 9, 1861)]

The Rebels have Completely Closed the Navigation of the Potomac, General Price's Official Report of the Battle of Lexington, Indiana Regiment Landed on Roanoke Island - Nearly an Offset to the Hatteras Affairs, A Glorious Victory at Cheat Mountain, From the Kanawha Valley - Pate's Mounted Rangers and Caskie's, Richmond Sharp Shooters Doing Good Service in the West - an Entire Union Camp Captured. An article details the various styles of soldier uniforms. A letter describes the taking of an entire Union camp taken as prisoners of war. Governor Isham G. Harris of Tennessee prints his address…

GLC05959.26.10

12 October 1861

Syme, John W., fl. 1861

Newspaper

Title: Semi-weekly Raleigh register. [Vol. 61, no. 82 (October 12, 1861)]

The Battle of Lexington - Official Report of General Price, Extraordinary Escape of Adjutant George W. Alexander, The Exploit at Chickamacomaco, Yankee Encampment at Chickamacomack - Broken up and Dispersed. A long article examines the commercial and financial independence of the Confederacy with statistics. The battle of Lexington is reported in depth. An article describes the extraordinary escape of Adjutant George W. Alexander at Fort McHenry. Ads for the Confederacy elections are printed here, as are congressional elections. The full particulars of the Yankee encampment at…

GLC05959.26.11

16 October 1861

Syme, John W., fl. 1861

Newspaper

Title: Semi-weekly Raleigh register. [Vol. 61, no. 83 (October 16, 1861)]

Engagement on Cape Henry Beach, The Retreat of Rosecrans, Naval Engagements Reported From New Orleans, Removal of Fremont. Two poems describe the current difficulties faced. An article examines the cotton question in connection with Great Britain. An article suggests the use of wooden shoes for slaves because of durability and cost, while another article pleads for shoes for soldiers for the winter. Another article describes the aid and comfort provided to soldiers.

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January 16, 1863

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

Newspaper

Title: People's press. [Vol. 12, no. 37 (January 16, 1863)]

Meeting of Brothers in the Two Armies, Lincoln's Proclamation, Battle of Nashville, Brilliant Operations of General Forrest. A long article examines the events of the year 1862, particularly with the war. An article describes the reunion of two brothers at a prisoner of war camp. A presidential proclamation by Lincoln outlines slave holding. An editorial praises Davis for protecting North Carolina. A lengthy letter to the editor examines the state of North Carolina. Gubernatorial proclamations outline efforts to counter speculation and exportation of certain items.

GLC05959.27.01

January 23, 1863

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

Newspaper

Title: People's press. [Vol. 12, no. 38 (January 23, 1863)]

Message of President Jefferson Davis, Springfield Captured by Confederates. A long message from Davis describes battles, defense efforts, and collaboration with European governments, as well as treatments of prisoners of war and items needed. An article outlines the history of clothing, while another compares Eve's eating of the apple with the Confederacy.

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January 30, 1863

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

Newspaper

Title: People's press. [Vol. 12, no. 39 (January 30, 1863)]

General Bragg's Address to His Army, Stanton vs. Halleck in Fisticuffs, Proclamation of Governor Vance. An article examines the Murfreesboro battle, comparing statistics of losses including prisoners taken, artillery, small arms, wagons, and killed and wounded to determine total loss. An article describing his demise accompanies a poem by Lamar Fontaine. Another article describes life in Richmond as a tribute to the destruction of war. A message from Governor Z.B. Vance outlines state laws in times of war. An editorial examines possibilities of peace, and several notices report peace…

GLC05959.27.03

January 26, 1863

Hayes, Rutherford B., 1822-1893

Manuscript telegram

Title: to Eliakim P. Scammon

Telegram to General Scammon reporting that he received the dispatch about the approach of Confederate General Henry Heth. Writes that a train of 90 wagons is heading out to Summersville with two companies of the 23rd Ohio regiment. Asks if they should return. On stationary of the U.S. Military Telegraph. Year inferred from similar documents in the collection.

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5 April 1862

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Dolson Cox

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio regiment writes General Cox, division commander in Charleston, West Virginia. Reports that Confederate General Alfred Beckley has been arrested on order of General John Charles Fremont and arrived in Fayetteville on route to Wheeling, West Virginia.

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