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Reynolds, J. L. (James Lawrence), 1814-1877 Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 32 (June 3, 1863)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.39.26 Author/Creator: Reynolds, J. L. (James Lawrence), 1814-1877 Place Written: Columbia, South Carolina Type: Newspaper Date: 3 June 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 50.2 cm, Width: 33 cm Order a Copy

"Army Correspondence" prints a letter from the army evangelist of the Domestic Mission Board reporting on their work and requesting for more copies of the paper to be sent to soldiers. A chaplain reports the revival work in their camp during a quiet time without battle. "Two Things" describes two sins which most beset the soldier: swearing and gambling. "Blockade" examines the current trade embargos and their effects. "Voice of 'Fathers' in Time of War" compares church minutes from previous times of war. "Secular News" includes General Ulysses S. Grant demanding the Surrender of Vicksburg amongst other reports.

Reynolds, J. L. (James Lawrence), 1814-1877
Breaker, Jacob Manly Cantey, 1824-1894
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885

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