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Spelman, John, 1821-1899 Weekly state journal. [Vol. 2, no. 27 (May 14, 1862)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.25.03 Author/Creator: Spelman, John, 1821-1899 Place Written: Raleigh, North Carolina Type: Newspaper Date: 14 May 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 63 cm, Width: 46 cm Order a Copy

Victory at the Peninsula, Huntsville Recaptured, A Brilliant Victory in the Valley of Virginia, Merrimac Blown Up, Norfolk Evacuated by the Enemy, Proclamation by the President, The Fall of New Orleans, Battle of South Mills.
An editorial examines the depredations caused by Yankees. Another editorial discusses various competitive papers' takes on the State Journal, particularly the Standard. A notice reports the visit of Jefferson Davis's wife and children in Raleigh. A presidential proclamation invites Confederate citizens to worship together.

Spelman, John, 1821-1899

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