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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...

GLC05959.09.077

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 195 (October 3, 1862)]

An article titled "What the Northern Press is Saying About President Lincoln's Abolition Proclamation" features excerpts from various Northern newspapers, including the New York Herald, the New York Tribune, and the New York World. Other articles...

GLC05959.09.078

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 196 (October 4, 1862)]

An article titled "The Iuka Fight" reprinted from the Mississippian features "accounts of both sides" including the Federal Account from Grant at Headquarters in Corinth. Other articles include "General Price" and a reprint of army correspondence on...

GLC05959.09.079

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 197 (October 5, 1862)]

"The Fight on the St. Johns" features an excerpt from a private letter, detailing the events of the battle and the resulting losses. Includes army casualties, other accounts of troop movements and battle reports, advertisements, and local news.

GLC05959.09.080

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 199 (October 8, 1862)]

"Bull Nelson Shot by General Davis -- The Cause of the Tragedy" details the circumstances surrounding the death of General Bull Nelson, reprinted from the Lynchburg Republican. Concludes with a "special dispatch" stating that General Jefferson C...

GLC05959.09.081

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 200 (October 9, 1862)]

"Butler's Tyranny" features correspondence between Major General Benjamin F. Butler and "a prominent New Orleans physician" named W. Newton Mercer, regading a confiscation order. Also includes a war report titled "The Battle of Corinth." Includes...

GLC05959.09.082

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 201 (October 10, 1862)]

"General Cobb's Brigade at the Battle in Maryland, on Sunday the 14th of September," reprinted from the Southern Banner, gives a "plain statement of operations" from an eye witness to the conflict. Also includes army correspondence from Georgian...

GLC05959.09.083

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 203 (October 12, 1862)]

An article reprinted from the Chattanooga Rebel, "General Buckner's Address to the People of Kentucky", is addressed to "the Freemen of Kentucky" from Major General S. B. Buckner. "Yankee Account of the Battle of Corinth" features excerpts from the...

GLC05959.09.084

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 204 (October 14, 1862)]

A letter describing the Battle of Corinth is printed under the title: "Our Special Correspondence from Holly Springs. Full and Highly Interesting Particulars of the Late Battles at Corinth." "The Corinth Battle" provides a Confederate perspective on...

GLC05959.09.085

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 205 (October 15, 1862)]

Features a full printing of a speech given by E.M. Bruce, of Kentucky, "On the Financial Policy of the Government -- Delivered in the House of Representatives, October 24, 1862." Occupies six columns on the first page and four on the second. Also...

GLC05959.09.086

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 207 (October 17, 1862)]

An article summarizes a speech made by Horace Greely at a "Black Republican" meeting in New York, titled "Horace Greely Makes a Speech". A letter by Governor Joseph E. Brown to the Officers of the Militia of Georgia is printed under the title, "A...

GLC05959.09.087

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 208 (October 18, 1862)]

Prints a speech given by Jefferson Davis to the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Confederate States, titled: "Incompetent Army Officers -- Message from the President Relative to Incompetent Officers in the Army and Skeleton Regiments."...

GLC05959.09.088

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 209 (October 19, 1862)]

Includes a short description of the "Battle of Perryville." Includes army correspondence, accounts of troop movements and battle reports, advertisements, and local news.

GLC05959.09.089

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 210 (October 21, 1862)]

Features a letter from Major-General William Stake Rosecrans to Major General Ulysses S. Grant, entitled: "Rosecrans' Account of the Battle of Corinth". Also includes a battle report, "Details of the Recent Battle in Kentucky," reprinted from the...

GLC05959.09.090

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 211 (October 22, 1862)]

"Salt from Virginia" details an act "to provide for the production, distribution, and sale of Salt in this Commonwealth, passed October 1st, 1862." The following note, "By the Governor of VIrginia: A Proclamation" signed by Governor John Letcher and...

GLC05959.09.091

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 212 (October 23, 1862)]

Prints a letter from Major-General D.C. Buell to Major-General Halleck under the title, "Buell's Report of the Battle of Perryville". Includes correspondence from soldiers on "What Georgia Has Done For Her Sick, Wounded and Destitute Soldiers." Also...

GLC05959.09.092

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 213 (October 24, 1862)]

Prints army correspondence on "What the Government Has Done and is Doing for the Sick, Wounded, and Destitute Soldiers." An article, "Great Democratic Meeting in New York," prints various resolutions and speeches, including speeches by John Van Buren...

GLC05959.09.093

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 214 (October 25, 1862)]

Prints army correspondence on General Stuart's movements. "Who is Responsible for the Defeat at Corinth," describes the campaign as "an unfortunate blunder," mentions General Price and General Lovell. "Vice President Stephens Addressing the People"...

GLC05959.09.094

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 215 (October 26, 1862)]

Prints army correspondence between General G.T. Beauregard and General Braxton Bragg. Features the official report of the battle sent to the Adjutant General, including casualties, entitled "The Battle of Perryville - Gen. Bragg's Official Report."...

GLC05959.09.095

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 220 (November 1, 1862)]

"Lieut.-Gen. Scott's Opinion," reprinted from the National Intelligencer, includes many remarks made by General Winfield Scott. "Items From the Richmond Dispatch" includes a description of a battle in Kentucky and a preport of forgery. "Yankee...

GLC05959.09.096

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 221 (November 2, 1862)]

"The Great Issue in New York," reprinted from the New York Times, discusses distinctions between the two major political parties of the day. "Vice-President Stephens' Speech at Sparta, Ga." comments on the inaccuracies of the printed version of the...

GLC05959.09.097

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 232 (November 15, 1862)]

"The Railroads and the War," mentions the blockade, complains that the railroads are not sufficiently managed to distribute sustaining resources throughout the South. "Destruction of the Town of St. Mary's" reports of a Black regiment, led by...

GLC05959.09.098

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 236 (November 20, 1862)]

Includes an article reporting that James A. Seddon was appointed Secretary of War. Other articles include: "A Trip to the North--Personal Observations in Yankee Land," reprinted from the Richmond Enquirer, and an article on vaccination. Includes...

GLC05959.09.100

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 243 (November 28, 1862)]

"Special Correspondence of the Southern Confederacy" reports on debates within the Confederate House of Representatives, discussing a bill to "appropriate money to clothe the Georgia soldiers" and the Bank Suspension bill. Large piece of this article...

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Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 244 (November 29, 1862)]

"Effects of the Blockade" reports that blockading the South actually helped in the "development of domestic industry and diversifying [their] pursuits." An article entitled "Butler Sequestering Property in Western Louisiana" refers to events in the...

GLC05959.09.102

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 246 (December 2, 1862)]

"Designs of the Enemy in the Southwest," excerpted from the New York Times, describes the importants of maintaining control in Mississippi. Mentions General Ulysses S. Grant. Other articles include: "A Most Daring and Extraordinary Bank Robbery in...

GLC05959.09.103

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 247 (December 3, 1862)]

"Negro Expeditions in Georgia & Florida" condemns the use of slaves by Federal officers to "rob and burn" as a method of warfare. Includes a "Message of the Governor of Florida" supporting conscription. Also prints an excerpt from the Richmond...

GLC05959.09.104

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 249 (December 5, 1862)]

A section of the "Army Correspondence" entitled "Affairs at Fredericksburg" praises General Robert E. Lee's command of the army since returning from Maryland. Other articles include: "More Yankee Lying" and "The Truth Will Appear." Includes accounts...

GLC05959.09.106

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 250 (December 6, 1862)]

Prints a "Message of the Governor of Florida," which denounces the Emancipation Proclamation and supports Confederate conscription and war taxes. "The Army of Tennessee" provides information on the location of General Johnston's troops. Includes a...

GLC05959.09.107

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 252 (December 8, 1862)]

"Yankee News" features multiple excerpts from northern newspapers commenting on the Confederate army's movements, mentions General Bragg, Kirby Smith, and Brigadier General Stanley, among others. "Robbing the Wounded" accuses Gen. Jerry T. Boyle of...

GLC05959.09.108

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 254 (December 11, 1862)]

Report by Gideon Wells details the exploits of the Federal Navy for the past 12 months, including expenses and privateering missions, entitled "Report of the Federal Secretary of the Navy." "Difficulties Between General Halleck and Burnside"...

GLC05959.09.109

Southern Confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 255 (December 12, 1862)]

A copy of the Southern Confederacy which includes articles on affairs on the Rappahannock and reports on insolence of the Negroes in New Orleans. Briefly discusses Confederate bond sales in England.

GLC05959.09.110

Southern Confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 256 (December 13, 1862)]

This newspaper is from the Southern Confederacy and includes articles about "Charleston to be Defended at All Hazards" and "Ravages of the Enemy in Virginia". Also discussed is the effect of the blockade, referring to the Union blockade of Southern...

GLC05959.09.111

Southern Confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 266 (December 25, 1862)]

This newspaper is from the Southern Confederacy and includes correspondence, an article on foreign diplomatic relations, and several notices about runaway slaves.

GLC05959.09.112

Southern Confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 267 (December 27, 1862)]

This newspaper is from the Southern Confederacy and includes a number of notices for runaway slaves, a number of advertisments for work or supplies needed or for sale, information and accounts from the Battle of Fredericksburg, and news about...

GLC05959.09.113

Southern Confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 268 (December 28, 1862)]

This newspaper is from the Southern Confederacy and includes "FOR SALE" notices and runaway slave notices. Several articles cover news on "The Fiscal Condition of the Federal Government" and the happenings of the leaders of the Confederacy. Updates...

GLC05959.09.114

Southern Confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 269 (December 30, 1862)]

This newspaper is from the Southern Confederacy and includes articles on the "Destruction of the Federal Gunboat Cairo", Casualties reported by the 19th Georgia Regiment from the Battle of Fredericksburg, and "A Proclamation by the President of the...

GLC05959.09.115

Southern Confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 272 (January 2, 1863)]

This newspaper is from the Southern Confederacy and includes a transcript of the "New Year's Address of 'John Wesley'", incidents of the Battle of Fredericksburg, Commentary on the Emancipation Proclamation, President Davis' Retaliatory Proclamation...

GLC05959.09.116

Southern Confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 273 (January 3, 1863)]

This is a newspaper from the Southern Confederacy that includes articles about the removal of the Federal Capitol from the banks of the Potomac, the Battle and Victory at Murfreesboro, the admission of Western Virginia into the Federal Union, and an...

GLC05959.09.117

Southern Confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 274 (January 4, 1863)]

This is a newspaper from the Southern Confederacy that includes a poem titled "A Dream-Visit to the Battle-Field of Sharpsburg", an article comparing the Union-Confederate split to the England Jacobin-French Jacobin split, a transcript of a Speech of...

GLC05959.09.118

Southern Confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 276 (January 7, 1863)]

This newspaper is from the Southern Confederacy and includes various local advertisments and runaway notices. The main articles are written based on an account of the war given by Burnside. It is noted that "New Englanders [are] sick of war". There...

GLC05959.09.119

Southern Confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 277 (January 8, 1863)]

The newspaper is from the Southern Confederacy and includes an account from the Grand Jury of the Confederate court, a story about longterm sicknesses in Richmond, an account of Battle at Murfreesboro, lists of casualties from the Third Georgia...

GLC05959.09.120

Southern Confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 279 (January 10, 1863)]

This newspaper is from the Southern Confederacy and includes articles about "Major-General Butler's Farewell Address to the Army", Major-General N.P. Banks taking over command, Yankee counterfeit notes and their dishonesty, "A List of Federal...

GLC05959.09.121

Southern Confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 280 (January 11, 1863)]

This newspaper is from the Southern Confederacy and includes main articles on the "Chronological Record of the Principal Events of 1862", the state of New Orleans and a vindication of their situation, The New Madrid Evacuated, and Clyde Steamer...

GLC05959.09.122

Southern Confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 282 (January 14, 1863)]

This newspaper is from the Southern Confederacy and includes main articles on "General Lee's Address to the Army", General Van Dorn Declares Martial Law, General Sherman Was Forced to Fall Back From Vicksburg, Rebel Force of 6,000 attack Springfield...

GLC05959.09.123

Southern Confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 284 (January 16, 1863)]

This newspaper is from the Southern Confederacy and includes main articles on General Butler "The Beast," General Lee at Vicksburg, Governor Foote's Resolutions, Address of President Davis Delivered in the Hall of Representatives, 60,000 Rebels...

GLC05959.09.124

Southern Confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 285 (January 17, 1863)]

This newspaper is from the Southern Confederacy and includes main articles on the Capture of the "Harriet Lane," Steamer "Musselman" Burnt, Address of the President, and a "Letter from John Martin, the Great Irish Reformer".

GLC05959.09.125

Southern Confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 286 (January 18, 1863)]

This newspaper is from the Southern Confederacy and includes main articles on the Richmond Congressional affairs and the Decision of the Supreme Court of Georgia on the Constitutionality of the Enrolling Acts of the Congress of the Confederate States...

GLC05959.09.126

Southern Confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 287 (January 20, 1863)]

This newspaper is from the Southern Confederacy and includes one main article of a "Message of President Jefferson Davis". It updates the Confederacy on the war and what he expects of the Confederate States in terms of the war effort.

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