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Blum, L.V., fl. 1864-1866 People's press. [Vol. 12, no. 38 (January 23, 1863)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.27.02 Author/Creator: Blum, L.V., fl. 1864-1866 Place Written: Salem, North Carolina Type: Newspaper Date: January 23, 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 59.5 cm, Width: 45 cm Order a Copy

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.

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

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