Tag Archives: Richmond Daily Dispatch

Market Watch

Posted on June 11, 2012 by SUMPTER

Richmond Newsboys Overcharging; Scarcity at the Produce Markets From the Richmond Daily Dispatch June 11, 1862: Flotation of Newspaper boys. The practice among newsboys of overcharging strangers and residents in the city for the Dispatch having become so common, we … Continue reading →

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Long War a Boon to South

Posted on September 1, 2011 by SUMPTER

From the Richmond Daily Dispatch August 31, 1861: A long war has its advantages. Many in the South desire a long war. They will hardly be gratified by the Yankees, who do not desire any prolongation of a condition of … Continue reading →

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“without even one decenting Colony”

Posted on July 4, 2011 by SUMPTER

235 years ago today Delaware’s Caesar Rodney wrote to his younger bother, Thomas: Philadelphia, July the 4th, 1776 Sir: I arrived in Congress (tho detained by thunder and rain) time enough to give my voice in the matter of Independence. … Continue reading →

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