Advertising is good; Savannah merchants and Northern sutlers compete for the trade of the army and the city; news is plenty; there is no trouble about selling papers and coining money; if it weren’t for the perpetual interference of that blockhead of a Commanding General!
Reid discusses the competitive nature of journalism in Savannah and the obstacles posed by military leadership.
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You see, General, this is alarming, and you must acknowledge that we are not safe.
Something, however, must be done to disperse this unwholesome gathering at Newbern, or the tumor, thus neglected, may do serious injury.
The people have generally more education and refinement than in other parts of the State; their public improvements are better, and their country is every way more attractive.
We must, then, be prepared with a policy for maintaining it ourselves.