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Blum, L.V., fl. 1864-1866 People's press. [Vol. 13, no. 21 (September 24, 1863)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.27.16 Author/Creator: Blum, L.V., fl. 1864-1866 Place Written: Salem, North Carolina Type: Newspaper Date: 24 September 1863 Pagination: 4 p. ; 59.5 x 45 cm. Order a Copy

The Fight in Culpepper.

An editorial examines Lincoln's comments regarding the fruitlessness of present Southern actions. An article describes the state of the Mississippi River and its ports. Statistics from the 1860 census reveal fears of starvation with examination of the value of agriculture and animals in free and slave states. An article details the battle at Culpeper.

Blum, L. V., fl. 1864-1866

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