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Blum, L.V. (fl. 1864-1866) People's press. [Vol. 13, no. 23 (October 8, 1863)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.27.17 Author/Creator: Blum, L.V. (fl. 1864-1866) Place Written: Salem, North Carolina Type: Newspaper Date: 8 October 1863 Pagination: 2 p. ; 59.5 x 45 cm. Order a Copy

Sufferings of Confederate Prisoners after Gettysburg, Yankee Planters in Louisiana, General Lee's Official Report on Invasion of Pennsylvania.

Several news briefs outline current events in North Carolina. An article describes the sufferings of Confederate prisoners. General Lee's official report of the Pennsylvania campaign is printed here.

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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