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22 February 1865
Brownlow, William Gannaway, 1805-1877
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig and rebel ventilator. [Vol. 2, no.2 (February 22, 1865)]
Jeff Davis' speech at the African Church in Richmond.
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15 November 1861
Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879
The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 101, whole no. 1398 (November 15, 1861)]
Great battle at Columbus - Confederate victorious - the forts taken. A communication from Colonel Parson's Regiment describes activity at Camp Herbert, near Hempstead. Official report of the capture of the steamer Fanny. Presidential request for a...
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1 January 1862
The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 111, whole no. 1418 (January 1, 1862)]
Death of Prince Albert, War regarded certain, Terrible battle impending. Eulogy for Col. R.F. Terry, with a poem describing his death and a tribute of respect adopted in the House of Representatives. Year in review. Note from the Presbyterian...
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29 January 1862
The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 123, whole no. 3503 (January 29, 1862)]
General Van Dorn gone West, Newbern to be attacked, women & children leaving 125 Federal vessels at Hatteras, Letter from Rev. R.F. Bunting. War news form Mexico. General hospital fund. City Council minutes. Alamosa taken by Colonel Baylor.
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31 January 1862
The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 124, whole no. 3504 (January 31, 1862)]
Confederate defeat in E. Kentucky, General Zollicoffer killed, Correspondence from the Fifth Regiment at Camp Neabsco, from a soldier in Velasco, from Camp Henry McCulloch, and from Sibley's Brigade. Texas State Bible Convention. Editorial on state...
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13 April 1864
William Lloyd and Co. (Richmond, Va.), fl. 1861-1865
Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 38 (April 13, 1864)]
War in Indian Territory, Cherokee Troops, Old Confederate Currency and the new 6% bonds, General Banks on the Mississippi River, Capture and Burning of the Texan Star by the CSS Alabama, Effects of the War in the North - growing desire for Peace.
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16 April 1864
Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 41 (April 16, 1864)]
Forrest's expedition in Tennessee, Beast Butler & the clergy, All the clergy of Portsmouth & Norfolk swallowed Butler's oath, Splendid victory - capture of Fort Pillow, the whole garrison annihilated (massacred).
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26 August 1861
A.F. Crutchfield & Co., fl. 1861
Daily express. [Vol. 11, no. 203, whole no. 3744 (August 26, 1861)]
The Pawnee again vanquished, Petersburg Light Dragoons - Change of Quarters.
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27 January 1865
Tyler & Allegre, fl. 1862-1865
The daily richmond enquirer. [Vol. 37, no. 195 (January 27, 1865)]
This item is two internal pages from the newspaper; no front page. Article on Hemma Micco, aka John Jumper, a Seminole Indian chief who became a colonel in the Confederate Army. Notes from the Virginia state legislature session and the Confederate...
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24 March 1864
The daily richmond enquirer. [Vol. 36, no. 96 (March 24, 1864)]
Proclamation of Jefferson Davis for a day of fasting and prayer. Article on the reorganization of the Maryland Line. Article titled "Charleston Impregnable from the Sea Approaches," which states "Charleston will not be taken from the sea approaches...
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28 June 1864
The daily richmond enquirer. [Vol. 37, no. 27 (June 28, 1864)]
Update on the situation around Petersburg from the "Petersburg Express." Report on military activity in the Shenandoah Valley from the "Lynchburg Republican." Article on the rise of gold prices in the North. News of the movement of General Philip...
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10 October1861
Nixon, J.O., fl. 1861
New Orleans daily crescent. [Vol. 14, no.187 (October 10, 1861)]
Published at 70 Camp Street. Only first 2 pages of the usual 8 page issue. Several columns of military notices and requests for volunteers. Description of the night attack on Santa Rosa Island in Florida. 1000 Confederate troops surprised a New York...
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21 April 1865
Houston tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 31, no. 12, whole no. 3899 (April 21, 1865)]
The negro soldeier, Linocln's religious habits, Rebellion.
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18 May 1861
J.A. Cowardin & Co., (publishers), fl. 1853-1880
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 19, no. 114 (May 18, 1861)]
Reported Obstruction of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad near Harper's Ferry, A Resolution in Reference to a day of Fasting and Prayer by Congress of the Confederate States, Mr. Seward's Definition of Treason.
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12 September 1861
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 60 (September 12, 1861)]
The Cherokee Indians - Four Thousand Indians in Council - Speech by the Principal Chief - Alliance with the Confederate States, Major Terrils Official Report of Skirmishes Near Alexandria, The Battle of Oak Hill.
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25 December 1861
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 148 (December 25, 1861)]
Report of the Van-Wyck Investigating Committee, The Mason Slidell Affair, The Yankees Back Down to England, The Battle at Drainsville, Opothleyholo's Forces Increasing - Col. Cooper in Five Miles of Him - Col. Drew's Cherokee Regiment Disbanded - A...
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21 August 1863
The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 29, no. 66, whole no. 3721 (August 21, 1863)]
News from New Orleans and the North. A Northern view of intervention. Letter from Brownsville. Speech of Vice President Stephens. Lincoln's proclamation. To the preachers of the East Texas, Texas, and Rio Grande Conferences. The poor of Houston.
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7 November 1864
Houston tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 30, no. 165, whole no. 3830 (November 7, 1864)]
Serious Indian raid, Lincoln expected to be elected.
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16 November 1863
The Houston daily telegraph. [Supplement (November 16, 1863)]
Supplement. Letter from the Indian Territory. General orders from Texas District Headquarters. News from Shreveport. List of legislative committees.
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8 April 1864
The Houston daily telegraph. [Supplement (April 8, 1864)]
Telegraphy. List of deserters. Proclamation by Mayor for a fast day.
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17 March 1864
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 26, no. 66 (March 17, 1864)]
Proclamation by President Jefferson Davis, making Friday, April 8, 1864 a day of fasting and prayer, Rebel cavalry attacks the enemy at Snickersville, and is successful in killing, wounding, and capturing all but 3 of the Yankee targets, Papers from...
GLC05959.56.148
12 August 1864
Smith, Bailey & Co. (publishers)
The Sentinel. [Vol. 2, no. (August 12, 1864)]
Entire Rebel Force evacuate Maryland's side of the Potomac, Enemy crossing at Williamsport 6 to 8 thousand strong, Eighth Virginia Cavalry burn Chambersburg - Jubal Early's Raid, The 4th of August to be a day of Fast, A Proclamation by Lincoln, The...
GLC05959.57.19
29 October 1863
The Record. [Vol. 1, no. 20 (October 29, 1863)]
A prayer for peace, List of Confederate POW's to be exchanged, CSS Alabama at Cape of Good Hope, Africa, Abraham Linocln's Draft.
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26 August 1864
Southern churchman. [Vol. 30, no. 34 (August 26, 1864)]
The Care of Soldiers Children, Reverand Quintard Addressing South Carolina Troops, Prison Camp at Point Lookout, Visit of General Lee and Gneral Beauregard to the Hospital in Richmond.
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23 November 1864
Southern churchman. [Vol. 30, no. 46 (November 23, 1864)]
.Forrest's Command Account of Stewart's Brigade.
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Southern churchman. [Vol. 31, no. 8 (February 22, 1865)]
University of Virginia, New Theology During the War, Reverend Minnigerodes Sermon About our Reverses on the Battlefield.
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13 September 1861
Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 14, no. 169 (September 13, 1861)]
The Confederates at Munson Hill, Meeting of the Cherokee Nation - they determine to join the Southern Confederacy , the Privateer Sumter at Trinidad, Cuba - She is saluted and allowed to coal & repair.
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15 April 1863
Reynolds, J. L. (James Lawrence), 1814-1877
Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 25 (April 15, 1863)]
Two articles titled "Army Missions" describe several battalions and their ties to religion. "Warlike" compares religions work in the army with ancient battles. Three columns of "Secular News" include an extensive report reprinted form the Mercury, of...
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13 July 1864
Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 2, no. 40 (July 13, 1864)]
Several letters to the editor on page 1 mark conversions and religious undertakings for soldiers. An editorial proclaims Jesus "Christ as a Reformer." An article examines the revolutionary heroine "Molly Stark," compared to brave Civil War women....
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18 March 1863
Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 21 (March 18, 1863)]
An editorial examines the difference between "Heavenly Ignorance versus Heavenly Recognition," with connections to Lincoln and the war. Another editorial titled "Heavenly Recognition" deals with the same topic. A letter to the editor explains the...
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25 March 1863
Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 22 (March 25, 1863)]
"Army Correspondence" includes several letters from soldiers. An editorial examines the topic of "Death," while another short article titled "Last Words" discusses a soldier's last words and actions. "Secular News" includes a report that 200 Negro...
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1 April 1863
Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 23 (April 1, 1863)]
"'Heavenly Recognition' Again" responds to an article in the previous issue. An article written by a woman describes the local "Flowers." An article encourages the "Support of Ministers." Part of an editorial titled "Our Olio" states that slaves have...
GLC05959.39.18
8 April 1863
Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 24 (April 8, 1863)]
An untitled letter to the editor implores readers to truly examine the cause of the war with respect to the Bible. An article describes "Prayer-Meeting in Camp," while another examines the "Destitution of Preaching among the Soldiers." "Secular News"...
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22 April 1863
Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 26 (April 22, 1863)]
An untitled discourse by Rev. J.F. Morrall includes his views on the needs of the armies. "To the Poor Boys" laments the difficulties faced by poor boys in a world where wealth is value. "Hospital for Women" advertises a new hospital for women in...
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29 April 1863
Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 27 (April 29, 1863)]
"A Visit to Bethel Graveyard" emotionally describes different graves. Brief blurbs including "My Mother's Prayer," "Infidelity," "Prosperity and Adversity," and "Why the Answer to Prayer is Delayed" are printed. An article titled "Southernism"...
GLC05959.39.22
6 May 1863
Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 28 (May 6, 1863)]
"Beautiful Passages" examines different excerpts from works of literature about change, including day to night, life to death, and summer to fall. Letters to the editor make suggestions about how to distribute the paper to soldiers. A woman writes an...
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20 May 1863
Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 30 (May 20, 1863)]
"An Essay" on the safety of the church is published on request of the Union, continued in the next issue. An article examines "The Nobility in Human Character." A letter to the editor describes "Indigenous Medicinal Plants." "Southern Baptist...
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27 May 1863
Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 31 (May 27, 1863)]
"An Essay" on the safety of the church is published on request of the Union, continued from the preceding issue. Short articles examine the death of Christianity ("A Dead Christianity"), wealth ("Men of Wealth"), belief in God ("Sweet Saying")...
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3 June 1863
Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 32 (June 3, 1863)]
"Army Correspondence" prints a letter from the army evangelist of the Domestic Mission Board reporting on their work and requesting for more copies of the paper to be sent to soldiers. A chaplain reports the revival work in their camp during a quiet...
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17 June 1863
Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 34 (June 17, 1863)]
A letter to the editor discusses "Apparent Discrepencies in the Scriptures." In "A Soldier's Macedonian Cry," pastors are encouraged to leave their churches and go preach in the battlefield to soldiers. A letter by Chaplain with the 14th South...
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24 June 1863
Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 35 (June 24, 1863)]
"Rev. A.E. Dickinson's Annual Report to the General Association of Virginia" discusses plans to send out further evangelists and take care of churches at home. "Army Correspondence" prints a lengthy letter by Chaplain 1st South Carolina Volunteers...
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1 July 1863
Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 36 (July 1, 1863)]
"Growth in Grace," an essay spanning multiple issues, describes the influence and progress of grace. An article about "Foreign Missions" requests funds. A letter from Fort Johnston, James Island, South Carolina requests more copies of hte paper....
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15 July 1863
Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 37 (July 15, 1863)]
"We Plead for Our Soldiers" asks readers to support soldiers by sending bibles and papers. A discussion of "The Parable of the Tares" is included. In "Nomination," the editors publish their support for Dr. Boyce's seat in the Confederate Congress. A...
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29 July 1863
Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 39 (July 29, 1863)]
An article titled "The Soldier's Trust" describes watching soldiers bid loved ones farewell on their way to battle. The author of a letter "To all S. C. Soldiers" promises to send the paper to any soldier who asks for one. Brief, didactic articles...
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5 August 1863
Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 40 (August 5, 1863)]
"Domestic Mission Board -- Its Work and Responsibilities" lists four areas of importance as the cultivation of the domestic field, the army, The Indian Department, and Bible Distributions. A letter to the editor title "James the Least" examines the...
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12 August 1863
Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 41 (August 12, 1863)]
A "Letter from Gen. Johnston's Army" in Mississippi details the army's movements and the personal religious experiences of the writer. Reactions to the "Union of Columbia, Bethel, and Salem Associations" from the last issue. An article titled...
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19 August 1863
Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 42 (August 19, 1863)]
An editorial titled "Thoughts" discusses the recent request by Jefferson Davis for a day of fasting and prayer. A long obituary for "Col. Oliver Evans Edwards" gives a lengthy biography as a lawyer, legislative member, and heroism in war. An article...
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16 September 1863
Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 46 (September 16, 1863)]
Page 1 contains several letters to the editor describing mournful wartime conditions on the front, including from McGowan's Brigade and the 5th South Carolina Cavalry amongst others. One from Isle Hope bemoans their loss of a minister and asks for...
GLC05959.39.35
23 September 1863
Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 47 (September 23, 1863)]
"An Essay" describes the grand instrumentality of the Church and is continued in the following issue. A long letter from an army chaplain describes meeting with soldiers and preaching the gospel. An article titled "To all the Chaplains in the...
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30 September 1863
Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 48 (September 30, 1863)]
"An Essay" continues the previous issue's essay, promoting slavery as foundational to Christianity. A few letters to the editor on page 1 describe the condition of local Baptist denominations. An editorial describes the "Supply of Food" in the...
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