Reynolds, J. L. (James Lawrence), 1814-1877 Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 11 (December 10, 1862)]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.39.08 Author/Creator: Reynolds, J. L. (James Lawrence), 1814-1877 Place Written: Columbia, South Carolina Type: Newspaper Date: 10 December 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : 50.8 x 33 cm. Order a Copy
An essay on Christian duties is printed on the front page. Section called "Army Correspondence" prints a letter from a soldier at Morris Island describes receiving the Confederate Baptist on the line. Other printings of correspondence include a letter by Governor Pickens of South Carolina and an excerpt from a Speech by New York Governor Horatio Seymour. A discussion of devotion to church and to state ensues under the title "Indirect Influence." About one-fifth of page 3, the section called "Secular News" is devoted to war and foreign news, including information about the government of South Carolina and about Emperor Napoleon.
The purpose of this journal, according to its first issue, is the advancement of the Baptist denomination in both intelligence and piety, while giving support to the Confederacy. Thousands of copies were distributed to soldiers.
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