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Stewart, J.J. Salisbury banner. [Vol. 8, no. 54 (September 24, 1861)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.29.06 Author/Creator: Stewart, J.J. Place Written: Salisbury, North Carolina Type: Newspaper Date: 24 September 1861 Pagination: 4 p. ; 46 x 32 cm. Order a Copy

Letter from the Captain of the Sumter - R. Semmes.
The first section of the Stay Law is reprinted here (see previous issue). An editorial responds to letters to the editor concerning the topic of discussion.

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