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Reynolds, J. L. (James Lawrence), 1814-1877 Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 21 (March 18, 1863)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.39.16 Author/Creator: Reynolds, J. L. (James Lawrence), 1814-1877 Place Written: Columbia, South Carolina Type: Newspaper Date: 18 March 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 50.7 cm, Width: 33 cm Order a Copy

An editorial examines the difference between "Heavenly Ignorance versus Heavenly Recognition," with connections to Lincoln and the war. Another editorial titled "Heavenly Recognition" deals with the same topic. A letter to the editor explains the perception of "Northern Southerners." "Proclamation" sets aside a day of fasting and prayer for the Confederacy. A soldier's letter titled "A Pleasing Sight in Camp" reports conditions of war hospitals. "Secular News" reports on the victory at Port Hudson, bridges in Koxville, and attacks at Newbern, amongst other items.

Reynolds, J. L. (James Lawrence), 1814-1877
Breaker, Jacob Manly Cantey, 1824-1894

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