Sketches of Sherman's March Through Georgia
A historical letter from Rev. J W McFarland describes Sherman's Georgia campaign from Atlanta to Savannah including burnt rail lines, raids on Milledgeville, and depredations on cotton gins and private property. He notes slave reactions, quest for provisions, and hinterland destruction along with reflections on discipline and suffering.
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United Presbyterian
J. W. McFarland
Ohio
Georgia
Savannah
Atlanta
Atlants & Augusta
Yellow River
Covington
Alepfanchee
Ocmulgee
Milledgeville
Oconee
Buffalo Swamp
Macon
Sandersville
Wheeler
Washington
Jefferson
Houseleas
Homeleas
German Bitters Praised by Ministers in Letters
Two pastors from Philadelphia and Germantown endorse Dr. Hoofland's German Bitters. Rev Jos H Kennard cites relief for general debility and liver complaints, while Rev Warren Randolph testifies to benefits against severe cold and general debility.
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Levi G. Beck
The
Baptist Church
Wemberton
North Baptit Church
Philadelphia
Hoofland
Levi G Beok
J. Newton Brows
Encyclopedia of Religious Knowledge
Christian Chronicle
C. M Jackson
Robert Shossanker
Ray
Newton Brow
Jos. H. Kennard
Lotd Baptist Church
Jackson
Coates Brest
Philedelphia
Warren Randolph
the Baptist Church
Germantown
Pennsylvania
0. M. Jackson
J. H. Turner
Hedding M.B
D. Jackson
J H Turner
Nineteenth Street
J M. Lyons
Gotambes
N J
Mi Pa
En Rochelle
M Jackson
Thos. Winter
Roxborough Baptist Church
Twinter
Roxborough
Herman
German Reformed Church
Katstown
Berks County
D. O
BI Jackson
Buerman
The Care of the Eyes and Lighting Etiquette
Advice on preserving eyesight through proper desk positioning and lighting. Warns against facing windows while reading and promotes light behind or to the side, with steady, well-protected illumination from gas, oil, or camphene. Ends with an unrelated quip about a singer and marriage.
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Hall
Journal of Health
Camphene
Camphene, Oil, &c
Temptations to Dishonesty and Social Pressure
A historical reflection on moral economy, criticizing extravagance and society pressures that shame modest living. It laments calls to live beyond means, contrasts European plain hospitality with American status anxiety, and notes links between extravagance and dishonesty alongside scattered quotations and remarks.
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Averman
Europe
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