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Reynolds, J. L. (James Lawrence), 1814-1877 Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 26 (April 22, 1863)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.39.21 Author/Creator: Reynolds, J. L. (James Lawrence), 1814-1877 Place Written: Columbia, South Carolina Type: Newspaper Date: 22 April 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : 50.7 x 33 cm. Order a Copy

An untitled discourse by Rev. J.F. Morrall includes his views on the needs of the armies. "To the Poor Boys" laments the difficulties faced by poor boys in a world where wealth is value. "Hospital for Women" advertises a new hospital for women in Atlanta. A couple of letters not intended for publication, in regard to subscribing to the paper, are printed here. A blurb titled "Baptize the Whole Army" regards General Havelock's army. "Secular News" includesreports from Suffolk, West Point, Blackwater, Port Hudson, and Jackson, amongst other places.

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.

Reynolds, J. L. (James Lawrence)., 1814-1877
Breaker, Jacob Manly Cantey, 1824-1894

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