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Blum, L.V. (fl. 1864-1866) People's press. [Vol. 12, no. 46 (March 20, 1863)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.27.05 Author/Creator: Blum, L.V. (fl. 1864-1866) Place Written: Salem, North Carolina Type: Newspaper Date: 20 March 1863 Pagination: 4 p. ; 59.5 x 45 cm. Order a Copy

Secretary Seward's Plan for Restoring the Union.
An article describes a night's experience in a typical army camp, while another outlines the history of small pox. The remarks of Mr. Warren on a congressional bill are included. An article describes mail services in regards to contracts with the army. Notes from the habeas corpus case are published by request of the chief justice, as are congressional minutes.

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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