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Holden, William Woods, 1818-1892 Semi-weekly standard. [Vol. 11, no. 87 (October 2, 1861)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.23.07 Author/Creator: Holden, William Woods, 1818-1892 Place Written: Raleigh, North Carolina Type: Newspaper Date: 2 October 1861 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 63.5 cm, Width: 46.5 cm Order a Copy

Important News from Western Virginia, Great Battle at Lexington, Missouri. The Confiscation Bill of 30 August is printed here, discussing rights and acts of the Confederacy. A Confederate tax bill is also included, with special attention to the details of taxes, collections, appropriations, etc. Articles examine the impact of war, while others examine the implications of free speech and free press.

Holden, William Woods, 1818-1892

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