David Ross Locke (1833–1888) was an American journalist and early political commentator active during the mid-to-late nineteenth century. Writing under the well-known pseudonym Petroleum V. Nasby, Locke became a distinctive voice in American journalism, particularly during the turbulent years of the American Civil War and the Reconstruction era that followed.\n\nThroughout his career, Locke's commentary focused on the major political and social developments of his time. His work as a journalist and commentator during and after the Civil War cemented his reputation as a significant figure in early American political media, utilizing his pseudonym to deliver impactful observations on the nation's shifting landscape.
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