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Reynolds, J. L. (James Lawrence), 1814-1877 Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 2, no. 8 (November 25, 1863)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.39.42 Author/Creator: Reynolds, J. L. (James Lawrence), 1814-1877 Place Written: Columbia, South Carolina Type: Newspaper Date: 25 November 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 50.8 cm, Width: 32.8 cm Order a Copy

"Savannah Rivet Association" describes the passage through different towns on the Grenville railroad, with Sunday services included. A long editorial titled "The Bible View of Slavery" argues that the Bible does not negate the existence of slavery. "Church and State" critiques Bishop Hopkin's "The American Citizen," including a review of the piece by A.H. Sands. The minutes of a "Public Meeting" include the constitution of the Columbia Mutual Supply Company. "Notes on the Times" reports on General James G. Blunt's death by General Quantrell in Texas, as well as news from Virginia, Knoxville, and Sumter.

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

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