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Blum, L.V. (fl. 1864-1866) People's press. [Vol. 12, no. 37 (January 16, 1863)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.27.01 Author/Creator: Blum, L.V. (fl. 1864-1866) Place Written: Salem, North Carolina Type: Newspaper Date: 16 January 1863 Pagination: 4 p. ; 59.5 x 45 cm. Order a Copy

Meeting of Brothers in the Two Armies, Lincoln's Proclamation, Battle of Nashville, Brilliant Operations of General Forrest.
A long article examines the events of the year 1862, particularly with the war. An article describes the reunion of two brothers at a prisoner of war camp. A presidential proclamation by Lincoln outlines slave holding. An editorial praises Davis for protecting North Carolina. A lengthy letter to the editor examines the state of North Carolina. Gubernatorial proclamations outline efforts to counter speculation and exportation of certain items.

The paper was printed in Salem, North Carolina from 1851-1892, when it was absorbed by the Western Sentinel. At the time of this collection, the paper was edited and printed by L.V. Blum, who owned the Salem Printing Office. He also published and sold the annual Farmers' and Planters' Almanac.

Blum, L. V., fl. 1864-1866

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