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Compton, T.G. (fl. 1863) The southern sentinel. [Vol. 1, no. 34 (October 24, 1863)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05988.29 Author/Creator: Compton, T.G. (fl. 1863) Place Written: Alexandria, Louisiana Type: Newspaper Date: 24 October 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : wallpaper ; 65.7 x 49 cm. Order a Copy

This Confederate re-occupation edition was published after Alexandria had been recaptured by Confederate forces from the Federals and includes Gen. Lee's Official Report of the Battle of Gettysburg. No news; plenty of rumors. Printed on eggshell blue wallpaper with blue and red foliage pattern.

The Southern Sentinel first began publication in March 1863 and ceased in 1867.

Compton, T.G., fl. 1863

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