Whitelaw Reid: “Their writing was often turgid, but it was always effective; and it…”

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Their writing was often turgid, but it was always effective; and it shaped the public sentiment of the whole Confederacy.

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Reid critiques the writing style of Richmond's newspapers but acknowledges their effectiveness in shaping public opinion.

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