Baptists and the American Civil War: January 4, 1862

Some Baptists of the South are concerned that pulpits are being abandoned because of war-caused disorder. Today, Tennessee Baptist editor James R. Graves (widely known as J. R. Graves) publishes a letter from a Texas Baptist who asks, “Shall Preaching Be Abandoned?” Bro. Graves:–Suffer a young Baptist, through your paper to address all who profess…

Beaufort, South Carolina during the Civil War

Baptists and the American Civil War: December 30, 1861

In the deep South, Union forces now have a secure hold on the South Carolina coast. Beaufort is under control of the 100th Pennsylvania Regiment, the men of whom are convinced they are following the directive of God in ensuring the welfare of the freedmen under their protection, following a victorious fall campaign against Confederate…

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