Adair & Smith (1861-1864) Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 191 (September 28, 1862)]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.09.075 Author/Creator: Adair & Smith (1861-1864) Place Written: Atlanta, Georgia. Type: Newspaper Date: 28 September 1862 Pagination: 4 p. ; 55.5 x 40.6 cm. Order a Copy
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 President Stephens," features a letter written to James M. Calhoun, who had been appointed Military Governor of Chattanooga by General Bragg. Stephens explains that Bragg did not have the power to declare martial law or make any such appointments. Includes accounts of troop movements and battle reports, advertisements, and local news.
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