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Smoke-free Confederacy

Posted on March 15, 2013 by SUMPTER

After claiming that the Press only has the public good in mind (as opposed to power hungry politicians), this Richmond paper urges southern farmers to give up tobacco and cotton cultivation so that the land can be used exclusively to … Continue reading →

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Smugglers Foiled

Posted on November 10, 2012 by SUMPTER

Detectives from the Richmond Military District apprehend smugglers trying to get some tobacco North. From the Richmond Daily Dispatch November 11, 1862: Tobacco captured. –On Sunday the detectives of Major Griswold’s office captured 26 boxes of tobacco, while en route, … Continue reading →

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Break Time

Posted on December 9, 2011 by SUMPTER

150 years ago today and over six months into the war, the Richmond Daily Dispatch was full of advertisements for a variety of products. One prominent theme was warm and water-proof gear for the military. One firm had on sale … Continue reading →

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