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The Eve of War
Fall 1859–Spring 1861

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1861

24 Apr

THE WAR!

Valley Spirit

01 May

The War: The Seventh Regiment in Washington. Arrangements for an Attack on the National Capital. Necessity for More Northern Troops. Interviews Between Marylanders and the President. Kentucky will Remain Neutral. News from Fort Pickens. Confederate Troops Marching North! Concentrating at the Mouth of Aquia Creek. Washington City to be Attacked! Harper's Ferry Occupied by Four Thousand Virginians! Battles Planted Upon the Surrounding Heights! From Baltimore. Families Flying North! Wholesale House Closed. Southern Money Depreciated.

Valley Spirit

03 May

Half Sheet

Staunton Vindicator

14 May

Gen. Harney's Account of his Arrest and Subsequent Adventure in Virginia

Staunton Spectator

15 May

Semi-Weekly Valley Spirit

Valley Spirit

17 May

For your Country

Staunton Vindicator

18 May

Army Correspondence--Letter from Camp Scott

Valley Spirit

21 May

Message of President Davis

Staunton Spectator

31 May

Proclamation to the People of the Confederate States

Staunton Vindicator

04 Jun

An Appeal to Righteousness and Peace

Staunton Spectator

12 Jun

From Washington

Valley Spirit

26 Jun

From St. Louis

Valley Spirit

31 Jul

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