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Blum, L.V. (fl. 1864-1866) People's press. [Vol. 13, no. 6 (June 12, 1863)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.27.08 Author/Creator: Blum, L.V. (fl. 1864-1866) Place Written: Salem, North Carolina Type: Newspaper Date: 12 June 1863 Pagination: 4 p. ; 59.5 x 45 cm. Order a Copy

Yankee Slave System in Louisiana, Breakdown of Yankee Troops in the Field, Fight at Port Hudson.
A petition concerning slavery on sugar estates is printed, including statistics and letters from various plantation owners and agents. Another statistical article examines the numbers of troops each state has enlisted. An article announces the arrest of a spy woman. Several reports from around the country reveal local action.

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

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