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Blum, L.V., fl. 1864-1866 The people's press. [Vol. 14, no. 29 (November 17, 1864)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02981 Author/Creator: Blum, L.V., fl. 1864-1866 Place Written: Salem, North Carolina Type: Newspaper Date: 17 November 1864 Pagination: 2 p. : newspaper Height: 61 cm, Width: 44.7 cm Order a Copy

Contains an article discussing the arming of enslaved people. States "We are pleased to notice that nearly the entire press of the State has spoken out boldly in opposition to the scheme of arming negro slaves and making soldiers of them to fight our battles ... " Includes Civil War reports from various locations. Contains a message from Confederate President Jefferson Davis, who states "I must dissent from those who advise a general levy and arming of slaves for the duty of soldiers." Includes public notices, advertisements, and a notice of the sale for several enslaved people.

Blum, L. V., fl. 1864-1866
Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889

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