Reynolds, J. L. (James Lawrence), 1814-1877 Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 22 (March 25, 1863)]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.39.17 Author/Creator: Reynolds, J. L. (James Lawrence), 1814-1877 Place Written: Columbia, South Carolina Type: Newspaper Date: 25 March 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : 50.8 x 33.1 cm. Order a Copy
"Army Correspondence" includes several letters from soldiers. An editorial examines the topic of "Death," while another short article titled "Last Words" discusses a soldier's last words and actions. "Secular News" includes a report that 200 Negro soldiers were hung by Confederate troops: the editors comment, "Better hang the white officers and put the negroes to work." Additional reports in this section include a skirmish at Culpepper Court House and developments at Port Hudson amongst others.
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