Reynolds, J. L. (James Lawrence), 1814-1877 Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 2, no. 39 (July 6, 1864)]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.39.56 Author/Creator: Reynolds, J. L. (James Lawrence), 1814-1877 Place Written: Columbia, South Carolina Type: Newspaper Date: 6 July 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : 50.8 x 33.2 cm. Order a Copy
"A Manifesto on Peace" is reprinted from the Richmond Sentinel. "Religion in the Confederate Army," reprinted from the Richmond Eunquirer, details minutes of the annual meeting of the Baptist General Association of Virginia, including reports of publications, army evangelists, chaplains, tract depositories, and need for laborers. An account of a dying soldier titled "Mother's Influence" marks the influence of his mother on his happy and pious death. A blurb titled "Northern Women" compares them against Southern women. "Secular News" reports on Petersburg and Richmond, shelling on Charleston, and attack on Fort Johnson, amongst other items.
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