The pastor of the First Baptist Church of Georgia’s port city of Savannah reports on his church’s activities in a letter published in today’s edition of the local newspaper, the Savannah Republican. Mr. Editor: A communication in your paper signed “A Soldier,” implies a want of information. “One of the Clergy,” in the paper of…
North Carolina Biblical Recorder editor J. D. Hufham is making diligent efforts to place subscriptions of his weekly newspaper into the hands of North Carolina’s Confederate soldiers in an effort to evangelize and encourage spiritual growth. At the same time, there are conflicting reports of Confederate camp life this winter season. Some soldiers and observers…
In the winter months, and especially during the holiday season, soldiers often have much time on their hands. While not all military movements are suspended, many regiments in colder climates are hunkered down, living in tents and braving the elements as best they can. Reading is a popular pastime now in the Confederate camps, and…