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Spelman, John, 1821-1899 Weekly state journal. [Vol. 2, no. 24 (April 23, 1862)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.25.01 Author/Creator: Spelman, John, 1821-1899 Place Written: Raleigh, North Carolina Type: Newspaper Date: 23 April 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 63 cm, Width: 46 cm Order a Copy

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.

Spelman, John, 1821-1899

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