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October 13, 1862

THE COUNTRYMAN, Turnwold, Putnam County, Georgia, Oct. 13, 1862 

* Only known title to be published on a Southern Plantation
* From Joel Chandler Harris's own personal collection
* Non-J.C.H. issues are quite valuable in and of themselves
* Re. Second Battle of Bull Run - Manassas, Virginia


A fascinating little newspaper which perhaps is most famous for being the only newspaper published on a Southern plantation. It was published by Joseph A. Turner on his plantation named “Turnwold" some 9 miles from Eatonton. He used the “Countryman” to voice his pro-Confederate views as a staunch advocate of slavery.
Also of interest is the "printer' devil" (typesetter) for Mr. Turner was Joel Candler Harris who worked at Turnwold when he was 14 years old. Joel Chandler Harris went on to write the Uncle Remus, Brer Rabbit and Brer Fox stories based on the stories he heard told by the slaves at Turnwold Plantation during his time working for this newspaper.
This issue comes from the personal collection of Joel Chandler Harris handed down to his youngest daughter, Mildred Harris Camp, then to her granddaughter from whom we purchased the issue.
Page 5 has three-quarters of a column on the 2nd Battle of Bull Run. Headed: "Southern Pluck" it is written from a Northerner & includes: "...all who were in the late battles bear witness to the splendid generalship & bravery of the enemy...There is a dash about these Southerners absolutely terrific; we can't stop the devils when they charge without killing all--and sometimes we do that...Advance of the enemy on Pope's left...is described as the greatest scene of the kind in the war. When Lee arrived...and the enemy once again triumphed on the field of Bull Run." with much more.
Another item of note is found on the back page under: "Prospectus," which includes details regarding the publication, and is signed in block type, "J.A. TURNER." (see image)
Complete in 8 pages, 8 3/4 by 11 1/2 inches, foxing & light damp staining, nice condition.

Category: Confederate