Blum, L.V. (fl. 1864-1866) People's press. [Vol. 13, no. 16 (August 20, 1863)]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.27.15 Author/Creator: Blum, L.V. (fl. 1864-1866) Place Written: Salem, North Carolina Type: Newspaper Date: 20 August 1863 Pagination: 4 p. ; 59.5 x 45 cm. Order a Copy
From England - Roebuck Withdraws his motion for Recognition of the South, The Pope on the American War, Geiorgia Impressment Case.
A long letter to the editor regarding secession and its incumbent responsibilities takes up almost the entire front page. Correspondence between Lincoln and Seymour reveals trouble anticipated in New York with the draft and difficulties in California. A proclamation by Davis points to absentee soldiers and women in the confederacy.
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.
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