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Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 131 (July 19, 1862)]

One article, "The Taking of Murfreesboro" reports on the defeat of the Union Army in this battle and the capture of Brigadier General Tom Crittenden, and praises Colonel Forest for his leadership. Other articles include: "The Federal Disasters in...

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Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 133 (July 22, 1862)]

An article, "Notorious Yankee Colonel Killed", reports the death of Colonel Wyman of the 16th Massachusetts regiment, and details a scandal involving the Colonel and a society lady of New York, Mrs. Captain James Brennan. "Morgan Forever" details...

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Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 134 (July 23, 1862)]

An article titled "European Intervention" reports that European recognition, let alone intervention, is unlikely. Another article, "Letter from General Butler Explaining his Order Concerning the Ladies of New Orleans" berates General Benjamin F...

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Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 135 (July 24, 1862)]

An article titled "Address of General McClellan to the Army of the Potomac", written from headquarters near Harrison's Landing on July 4, praises the soldiers and the government for their successes on the occasion of "the nation's birthday". Another...

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Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 136 (July 25, 1862)]

An article, "About Arming Negroes: The Policy of General Hunter and the Secretary of War" reports on the a debate in the House of Representatives regarding "negro soldiers", in which a Representative from Kentucky attacks Secretary of State Edwin M...

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Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 137 (July 26, 1862)]

An article, "Test Vote on Arming Negroes" reports on a vote in the House of Representatives. Also includes a war report, "Sherman Has Evacuated Germantown". Also prints a draft of a bill from President Lincoln which would compensate states that...

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Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 138 (July 27, 1862)]

"The Fight at Murfreesboro" reports deaths at the Battle of Murfreesboro, including an well-respected doctor. Another article, "The Great War Meeting in New York--Efforts to Drum up More Men--Inflamatory Speeches--Letters from President Lincoln...

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Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 139 (July 29, 1862)]

Prints a letter titled "Our Special Correspondence from General Humphrey Marshall's Command", in which Marshall describes the trajectory of the war and warns against the "syren song" of foreign intervention. "Gen. Bedford Forest" describes the...

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Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 147 (August 7, 1862)]

Article titled "The Emancipation Scheme Recommended by Lincoln", described as an "interview between President Lincoln and the border state Congressmen -- Mr. Lincoln makes a speech and appeals to them to pass the measure -- reply of the congressmen -...

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Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 149 (August 9, 1862)]

Prints a letter titled "Important Documents", written to General Robert E. Lee from Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederate States, on July 31, 1862. Describes the "campaign of robbery and murder" practiced by the United States in response to a...

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Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 156 (August 17, 1862)]

Prints various articles regarding events in the war, including "The Battle at Southwest Mountain", "The Battle of Tazewell E.T.", "Is McClellan Evacuating?", "The Killing of General McCook, and "Battle at Cedar Creek". Also prints Chapter 4 of "A...

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Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 157 (August 19, 1862)]

Prints various articles including "Morgan's Escape from Kentucky" and "Voluntary Emancipation in Louisiana" by S.H. Stafford. Also prints "A Trip to Yankeedom and Back", an amusing story about Dr. F.H. Orme's travels to New York. Includes new...

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Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 158 (August 20, 1862)]

Prints various articles, including "The Affair at Murfreesboro" regarding General T. T. Crittenden's capture, and "Secretary Seward on the Object of the War". Includes new conscription orders, troop movements and battle reports, advertisements, and...

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Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 159 (August 21, 1862)]

Prints an article titled "Special Correspondence of the Southern Confederacy from Stonewall Jackson's Command: Battle of Cedar Run," caption reads "the hardships of the 14th Georgia -- Its proudest day -- Preparations for battle -- Almost a panic --...

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Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 160 (August 22, 1862)]

Prints an article titled "The Northern Account of the Battle of Cedar Mountain," written "on the field, Cedar Run, eight miles sout of Culpepper V.A." on Sunday Aug 9, 1862. The article gives 2 different detailed accounts of the battle, followed by 4...

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Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 163 (August 26, 1862)]

Prints "The Official Report of General Pope of the Battle of Cedar Mountain" Written to Major General Halleck, the General in Chief, on August 18, 1862. Occupies 1 full column. Article followed by the "Congratulatory Dispatch from General Halleck to...

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Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 180 (September 14, 1862)]

Prints various articles regarding the war, including "Bragg's Proclamation", "Jackson & Longstreet Moving on Harper's Ferry", "Order of Major General McClellan", and "The Writ of Habeas Corpus Suspended in Atlanta." Includes letters from soldiers...

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Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 183 (September 18, 1862)]

"Position of the Union Cause" features excerpts from an article originally printed in the New York Times, which describes the failures of the Union Army in recent campains. "Riot in New York Regiment" reports on a mutiny of the 53rd New York regiment...

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Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 185 (September 21, 1862)]

Reprinted from the Richmond Enquirer, "Address of General Lee & Colonel Johnson to the People of Maryland" condemns the "wrongs and outrages that have been inflicted" upon the state of Maryland by the Union government, reducing it to "the condition...

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Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 186 (September 23, 1862)]

Reprints "The Official Report of Gen. Pope--His Excuses for His Defeat"; caption reads "As a prominent feature in the history of this war, we give Pope's official report of the battles of Manassas. It is pregnant with lies". Other articles include:...

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Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 187 (September 24, 1862)]

Reports multiple Confederate victories; articles include "From Cumberland Gap," "Fight at Corpus Christi--Enemy Beaten Off," "Expedition in Louisiana," and "Quantrell in Missouri." Shorter pieces include "Mr. Buchanan's Position," about ex-President...

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Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 190 (September 27, 1862)]

"Yankee Accounts of the Great Battle of Sharpsburg" gives a detailed report of the Battle of Shapsburg (Antietam) and reprints multiple excerpts from the New York Herald which report on the same event. Includes accounts of troop movements and battle...

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Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 191 (September 28, 1862)]

A battlefied report written from Sharpsburg on Sept. 17, 1862 titled "The Battle of Sharpsburg -- Terrible Conflict -- The Enemy Repulsed" lists those killed and wounded. An article, "Martial Law and Military Usurpations: Important Letter from Vice...

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Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 192 (September 30, 1862)]

A report originally published in the Savannah Republican titled "Battle of Boonesboro Gap -- Important Movements", details the central events and figures involved in the battle, followed by multiple letters from soldiers. Prints another piece of army...

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Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 194 (October 2, 1862)]

Features a printing of President Lincoln's preliminary Emancipation Proclamation, dated September 22, 1862 and signed by Lincoln and Secretary of State William H. Seward. Title reads: "By the President of the United States -- A Proclamation." Also...

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