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28 December 1863
Hale, E.J., 1802-1880
Fayetteville observer. [Vol. 13, no. 1292 (December 28, 1863)]
Expedition of Colored Troops into North Carolina, New York Herald Wants Grant For President.
GLC05959.34.21
18 April 1864
Fayetteville observer. [Vol. 47, no. 2446 (April 18, 1864)]
Governor Vance Before the Army, The Battle of Gettysburg, The Capture of Fort Pillow, the War in Mississippi, The London Times on the War, France - Mexico & The War.
GLC05959.34.31
25 April 1864
Fayetteville observer. [Vol. 47, no. 2447 (April 25, 1864)]
Capture of Fort Pillow by Forrest, France & the Confederacy, Governor Vance's Visit, Victory at Plymouth.
GLC05959.34.32
9 May 1864
Fayetteville observer. [Vol. 47, no. 2449 (May 9, 1864)]
The President's Message to the House of Representatives, Victory at Plymouth, Pelham & Longstreet Severely Wounded, General Jenkins Killed, Investigation into the Massacre of Colored Troops at Fort Pillow, The Fight at Plymouth, The Battles in...
GLC05959.34.33
14 November 1862
A.S. Willington & Co., fl. 1861-1864
Charleston daily courier. [Vol. 60, no. 19,315 (November 14, 1862)]
General Forrest's Skirmish with the Abolitionists from Richmond, Removal of McClellan, Extract from Dr. Stiles' Letter from the Army of the Potomac, Yankee Depredations on the Coast, Defenses of Savannah. Illness of General Kirby Smith. Arrival of...
GLC05959.37.09
25 March 1863
Charleston daily courier. [Vol. 61, no. 19,425 (March 25, 1863)]
Morgan Overwhelmed by Superior Forces, The Value of Negro Labors.
GLC05959.37.13
8 October 1862
Reynolds, J. L. (James Lawrence), 1814-1877
Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 2 (October 8, 1862)]
"The Prison Opened" examines the arrest and imprisonment of a minister in a federal prison, while an article titled "Respect for Rulers" extols respect for rulers and "Sentimentalism" preaches the danger of sentimentalism. "Teaching Our Slaves to...
GLC05959.39.02
15 October 1862
Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 3 (October 15, 1862)]
"Mrs. Sallie Swope" describes the woman who served in army hospitals in Alabama, while another article titled "Woman in the Hospital" defines women in hospitals in general. An editorial titled "Slavery" examines the institution as the "wisest and...
GLC05959.39.03
4 November 1862
Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 6 (November 4, 1862)]
"Southern Resources" examines the results of the 1860 census in terms of wealth and numbers for the Confederacy. "Northern Mind," a short editorial, decries Lincoln's [preliminary] Emancipation Proclamation. "Secular News" includes reports that Union...
GLC05959.39.04
19 November 1862
Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 8 (November 19, 1862)]
Letters to the editor include financial contributions both to the paper and to the provisions of soldiers. Reports of the "Welsh Neck Association" are included. "Natural Histoyr of Extortion" warns against the practice. Section on page 3 called...
GLC05959.39.05
3 December 1862
Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 10 (December 3, 1862)]
An article titled "On Dueling" examines the dangers of dueling with a religious context. A brief comment encourages the patriotism and responsibility of participating in the war, while another one promotes peace. A treatise on "Truth" is based on the...
GLC05959.39.07
17 December 1862
Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 12 (December 17, 1862)]
A letter to the editor titled "A Man for the Times" describes the value of an upright citizen-neighbor. An article titled "Desire of Riches" warns about the danger of wealth, while another article extols "Christian Diplomacy," especially in light of...
GLC05959.39.09
19 February 1863
Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 17 (February 19, 1863)]
In "Army Correspondence," a soldier's letter describes conditions in Virginia and reminisces. "The Dying South Carolinian" describes the pious death of a soldier. Editorials examine topics including treatment of Blacks ("A Disciple in a Blaze"),...
GLC05959.39.12
5 November 1864
Sandoz, Joel H., fl. 1840-1864
Opelousas courier. [Vol. 12, no. 23 (November 5, 1864)]
The front page is in French and the back page is in English. Armistice Pressed at Washington. Printed are a call for oil cloths and blankets for soldiers is printed here and an address of Colonel Alcibiade Deblanc on his return from Virginia...
GLC05959.15.04
1861-1865
[Extract of a letter]
Undated, unsigned letter with a later note in pencil at top declaring, "Extract from Rodman's letter to Nancy Maxwell-." The writer gives her memory of a Friends Meeting where Rachel Howland rose and asked the congregation to pray for those in...
GLC03228.12
12 December 1863
Prentice, George Dennison, 1802-1870
Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 34, no. 19 (December 12, 1863)]
Lovejoy's Bill to Punish Slave Holding, Rebel Losses at Knoxville.
The front page of this issue includes the address of Lieutenant General R.T. Jacob upon taking his seat as the presiding officer in the Kentucky Senate, with minutes from the...
GLC05959.14.33
23 January 1864
Opelousas courier. [Vol. 11, no. 42 (January 23, 1864)]
General Bragg Takes Command of the Trans-Mississippi Department in Place of E. Kirby Smith, Federal Gunboat "Queen of the West" Captured on the Red River, Federal Gunboats are now on the Mississippi at the Mouth of the Red River and Ready to Enter...
GLC05959.15.02
4 February 1865
Opelousas courier. [Vol. 12, no. 36 (February 4, 1865)]
The front page is in French and the back page is in English. Confederate Change in Command, Militia General Orders. A notice announces the need to raise taxes to put local impassable streets in order. An editorial from the London Times questions...
GLC05959.15.06
28 September 1861
True witness. [ Vol. 8, no. 31 (September 28, 1861)
Peaceful Resolutions, Thoughts for Southern Presbyterians, Stealing Negroes, Major General G.W. Smith to Command the Army Previously led by General Joseph E. Johnston and Beauregard.
GLC05959.18.01
7 December 1861
True witness. [ Vol. 8, no. 41 (December 7, 1861)
Union Between the Old and New School South, Religious Reading for Our Soldiers, Slavery.
GLC05959.18.02
2 March 1861
Holden, William Woods, 1818-1892
Semi-weekly standard. [Vol. 11, no. 26 (March 2, 1861)]
Moderation. Lists of congressmen and their term expirations are listed, as are breakdowns for slave and free states and state governors and their political parties. Ratified acts are detailed in brief captions. An editorial expresses hope for a quick...
GLC05959.23.01
20 March 1861
Semi-weekly standard. [Vol. 11, no. 31 (March 20, 1861)]
Report of Our Commissioners, Resistance to the Will of the Majority. A report of affairs in Charleston, SC is printed. Notes from a speech by Senator Crittenden are included. Attention is given to sentiments of disunion among several sources...
GLC05959.23.03
2 October 1861
Semi-weekly standard. [Vol. 11, no. 87 (October 2, 1861)]
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...
GLC05959.23.07
5 October 1861
Semi-weekly standard. [Vol. 11, no. 88 (October 5, 1861)]
The Confiscation Bill, Surrender of Fort Hatteras, The Affair at Hatteras. This issue includes the Confiscation Bill, an act for the sequestration of properties for the Confederacy. Reports from various regiments appear in the form of letters to the...
GLC05959.23.08
26 October 1861
Semi-weekly standard. [Vol. 11, no. 94 (October 26, 1861)]
Another Brilliant Victory of the Confederates at Leesburg. The Confiscation Bill is reprinted here. Ads request clothing donations for soldiers. A letter to the editor requests appropriate legislation to protect crops. A letter from a congressional...
GLC05959.23.09
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