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Adair & Smith (1861-1864) Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 122 (July 8, 1862)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.09.044 Author/Creator: Adair & Smith (1861-1864) Place Written: Atlanta, Georgia Type: Newspaper Date: 8 July 1862 Pagination: 4 p. ; 55.7 x 40.4 cm. Order a Copy

Subject titles include The Great Battle, which describes Confederate advances against the Union, and the Continuation of the Enemy's Retreat. Lists the casualties of the 7th Georgia Regiment. Runaway slave notice on first page. Reward notices for Confederate military deserters on the third page. Advertisements for food, land, and other miscellaneous goods and services throughout issue. Print is blurred where archival tape has been used.

McClellan, George B., 1826-1885

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