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Blum, L.V., fl. 1864-1866 People's press. [Vol. 13, no. 3 (May 22, 1863)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.27.07 Author/Creator: Blum, L.V., fl. 1864-1866 Place Written: Salem, North Carolina Type: Newspaper Date: 22 May 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 59.5 cm, Width: 45 cm Order a Copy

Particulars of Vallandigham's Arrest, T.J. Jackson's Last Moment, Reaction to Hooker's Retreat.
An editorial from the Richmond Enquirer examines the purpose of the war from a Northern perspective. An article describes the recusant conscription of a millwright, discussing exemptions to conscription. Another article describes the injury and death of General T.J. Jackson. A long list includes casualties in several regiments as well wounded soldiers.

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

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