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Blum, L.V., fl. 1864-1866 People's press. [Vol. 13, no. 16 (August 20, 1863)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.27.15 Author/Creator: Blum, L.V., fl. 1864-1866 Place Written: Salem, North Carolina Type: Newspaper Date: 20 August 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 59.5 cm, Width: 45 cm Order a Copy

From England - Roebuck Withdraws his motion for Recognition of the South, The Pope on the American War, Geiorgia Impressment Case.

A long letter to the editor regarding secession and its incumbent responsibilities takes up almost the entire front page. Correspondence between Lincoln and Seymour reveals trouble anticipated in New York with the draft and difficulties in California. A proclamation by Davis points to absentee soldiers and women in the confederacy.

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

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