The people's press. [Vol. 14, no. 29 (November 17, 1864)]

Blum, L.V., fl. 1864-1866 The people's press. [Vol. 14, no. 29 (November 17, 1864)]

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GLC#
GLC02981
Type
Newspapers
Date
17 November 1864
Author/Creator
Blum, L.V., fl. 1864-1866
Title
The people's press. [Vol. 14, no. 29 (November 17, 1864)]
Place Written
Salem, North Carolina
Pagination
2 p. : newspaper Height: 61 cm, Width: 44.7 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Contains an article discussing the arming of enslaved people. States "We are pleased to notice that nearly the entire press of the State has spoken out boldly in opposition to the scheme of arming negro slaves and making soldiers of them to fight our battles ... " Includes Civil War reports from various locations. Contains a message from Confederate President Jefferson Davis, who states "I must dissent from those who advise a general levy and arming of slaves for the duty of soldiers." Includes public notices, advertisements, and a notice of the sale for several enslaved people.

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