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1868 ca.
Seymour, Vallandigham and the Riots of 1863
Claims Seymour and Confederate spies instigated the riots. Includes affidavit of Francis Johns, Commander of the steamer, Harriet Pinckney.
GLC08445.03
3 February 1864
Drake, George Bernard, 1838-1921
Regulations for the government of Negroes and plantations.
Issued by command of Major General Nathaniel Prentiss Banks. Provides for the division of parishes, the establishment of schools for black children, forbids soldiers to visit plantations without written consent of their commanding officer, forbids...
GLC08446
1863
Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889
[Message regarding govermental liability for the value of slaves who escaped while impressed]
Confederate President Davis's statement, issued 21 April 1863, reports "Whether the liability of the Government shall be extended to such cases is a question to be determined, not by the Executive, but by Congress." Includes communications from...
GLC08473
18 November 1861
President's message
Address to the Confederate Congress regarding the progress of the war, Southern production, international relations and the Trent Affair. Celebrates Southern success on the battlefield, proclaims Southern independence permanent and unstoppable...
GLC08486
11 March 1862
[Message of the President from Jefferson Davis to the Speaker of the Confederate House of Representatives]
Sends reports on the fall of Fort Donelson, which are "incomplete and unsatisfactory." The reports, which also include commentary on the Battle of Dover, were written by Brigadier General Gideon J. Pillow on 18 February 1862, Brigadier General John...
GLC08487
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