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Hanleiter & Adair (publishers), fl. 1861-1865 Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 135 (July 24, 1862)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.09.055 Author/Creator: Hanleiter & Adair (publishers), fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Atlanta, Georgia Type: Newspaper Date: 24 July 1862 Pagination: 4 p. ; 55.2 x 40.1 cm. Order a Copy

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 article, titled "Yankee" details the origin and developing usages of the term in the United States. Includes accounts of proceedings in the U.S. Senate, troop movements and battle reports, advertisements, and local news.

McClellan, George B., 1826-1885

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