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Reynolds, J. L. (James Lawrence), 1814-1877 Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 2, no. 38 (June 29, 1864)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.39.55 Author/Creator: Reynolds, J. L. (James Lawrence), 1814-1877 Place Written: Columbia, South Carolina Type: Newspaper Date: 29 June 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 50.9 cm, Width: 32.9 cm Order a Copy

Army correspondents send reports of their various units, including from Richmond, Virginia (Kershaw's Brigade) and Columbus, Mississippi. A letter regarding "The Released Prisoner" entreats any prisoners to follow God. "Songs upon the Battle-field" reports on Christian hymns being sung on the front. Brief articles on page 2 include"Yankee Nonsense," "Bounty Bonds," "Dependence on God," and more. "Secular News" reports on Charleston, Generals Grant and Sherman, and an attack on Danville Road, amongst other news items.

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

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