In the wake of the debilitating losses at Gettysburg and Vicksburg, the young Confederate nation, it’s existence almost entirely framed by war, is in its greatest crises to date. North Carolina Baptist Biblical Recorder editor J. D. Hufham reflects on the situation, today conveying his thoughts–and hopes–to his readers. The condition of the country is…
News from Gettysburg and Vicksburg has spread throughout the South, although thanks to the inefficiencies and shortcomings of communication, the facts are frequently interspersed with supposition and rumors. While yet uncertain of many details about Gettysburg, this week North Carolina Baptists’ Biblical Recorder editor J. D. Hufham breaks the sobering news of Confederate losses at…
Today Isaac E. Howd, pastor of the Whitehall Baptist Church of New York, delivers a war-themed discourse. “God in Providence” is a sermon delivered “in memory of Sergeant L.S. Gillett, Co. C, 123d Regt., N.Y.V.” L.S. Sergeant is Leonard S., who was killed earlier this month in the Battle of Chancellorsville. Gillett is one of…