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Date Original
1862 March 12
Description
This bulletin from the Arkansas True Democrat contains reports that Confederate President Jefferson Davis had become dissatisfied with Generals Pillow and Floyd, resulting in their suspension. Also, the bulletin shares reports from east of the Mississippi River, including news of a resolution passed by the Confederate Congress urging planters to concentrate on raising hogs and cattle rather than growing cotton and tobacco. The bulletin reports that the Confederate Army had arrived at Boston Mountain in northwest Arkansas following the battle at Pea Ridge.
Biographical/Historical Note
During The Civil War, newspapers were some of the only sources of information on what was happening in the war. Newspapers like the True Democrat would briefly describe the events and latest news from around the country. It would often also tell which regiments were camped nearby the place of publication, publish proclamations, decrees, and ways the citizens could contribute to the war effort. The Battle of Fort Donelson, about one month prior to this bulletin, was a major blow to the Confederacy. The defeat at the hands of Union general Ulysses S. Grant made way for the capture of Nashville, Tennessee, by the Union.
Physical Description
Document, 4.75" x 8.75"
Subjects
Civil War; Arkansas; Confederate States of America
Contributor
Arkansas True Democrat
Geographical Area
Little Rock, Pulaski County (Ark.)
Language
English
Identifier
MS.000238
Collection
Weaver-Field collection, MS.000238
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
True Democrat Bulletin, Weaver-Field collection, Arkansas State Archives, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Rights
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