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Blum, L.V., fl. 1864-1866 People's press. [Vol. 13, no. 14 (August 6, 1863)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.27.14 Author/Creator: Blum, L.V., fl. 1864-1866 Place Written: Salem, North Carolina Type: Newspaper Date: 6 August 1863 Pagination: 4 p. ; 59.5 x 45 cm. Order a Copy

The Riot in New York - How it served the Negroes, The Fall of Port Hudson, President Davis' Proclamation - Amnesty to Deserters, Important Orders from General Lee and Cooper.

Hon. C.L. Vallandigham addressed the people of Ohio. A manifesto to Mexico is included. An article describes how the New York riot served blacks. Minutes from a public meeting in Wake County are printed. Davis issues a presidential proclamation. An article describes the fall of Port Hudson. The secretary of the treasury includes a lengthy report.

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

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