Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)
The writer gives an update on the current situation with the Civil War battles. He notes that in one battle three thousand slaves were "confiscated" under the Confiscation Act.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
Title: Weekly Anglo-African - April 26, 1862
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
The writer comments on a letter Gerrit Smith sent to the Postmaster General regarding the Civil War, military activities, race relations, and the end of slavery.
Description of file(s): two scanned newspaper pages (three columns)
Title: Weekly Anglo-African - February 22, 1862
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
The writer ponders the meaning of life in a time of war.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
Title: Weekly Anglo-African - January 11, 1862
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
The writer relates a rumor that a surprise attack was foiled by a traitor in the upper ranks of the Union army.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column