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Hubbard, F.M., fl. 1864-1865 Church intelligencer. [Vol. 5, no. 25 (March 16, 1865)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.32.05 Author/Creator: Hubbard, F.M., fl. 1864-1865 Place Written: Charlotte, North Carolina Type: Newspaper Date: 16 March 1865 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 47 cm, Width: 30.9 cm Order a Copy

A description of the occupation and destruction of Columbia includes details to the pillage and burning of the city. Correspondence between Sherman and General Hampton concerns Sherman's march and pillage through South Carolina, with special attention to consequences for the church. An editorial enters the political discussion to discuss the Emancipation Movement. An editorial seeks to educate readers on the use of scriptures and interpretation in the church. An article examines contemporary book publications.

Hubbard, F.M., fl. 1864-1865
Everhart, George Marlow, 1826-1891
Hampton, Wade, III, 1818-1902
Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891

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