Reynolds, J. L. (James Lawrence), 1814-1877 Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 37 (July 15, 1863)]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.39.30 Author/Creator: Reynolds, J. L. (James Lawrence), 1814-1877 Place Written: Columbia, South Carolina Type: Newspaper Date: 15 July 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : 50.6 x 32.8 cm. Order a Copy
"We Plead for Our Soldiers" asks readers to support soldiers by sending bibles and papers. A discussion of "The Parable of the Tares" is included. In "Nomination," the editors publish their support for Dr. Boyce's seat in the Confederate Congress. A letter to the editor titled "Associations" examines associations within other denominations. "Secular News" reports on the Union victory at Vicksburg and Union attacks on Charleston amongst other news.
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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