Throughout the Confederacy, dozens if not hundreds of Baptist associations convene this month. At each meeting, the war is a popular topic of conversation, whether informally or formally. In Texas today, the Waco Baptist Association, meeting in Marlin, hears a report on home missions: “In view of the condition of the country, engaged as we…
While the month of September is otherwise occupied with Baptist associational meetings throughout the Confederate States and United States, the stream of Baptists marching off to war continues. Many of the new soldiers will not return to their home churches. Among those marching off to war never to return is John Simms of Stamford, Connecticut.…
Today in Missouri the (First) Battle of Lexington – also known as the Battle of the Hemp Bales – continues. Having begun on September 13, the battle will continue until the 20th of the month. Taking place in Lafayette County, an area of the state harboring much Southern sentiment, the Union Army faces of with…