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Adair & Smith (1861-1864) Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 192 (September 30, 1862)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.09.076 Author/Creator: Adair & Smith (1861-1864) Place Written: Atlanta, Georgia. Type: Newspaper Date: 30 September 1862 Pagination: 4 p. ; 55.8 x 40.7 cm. Order a Copy

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 correspondence written at Sharpsburg on Sept. 16, 1862 titled "Splendid Success at Harper's Ferry -- Over 8,000 Prisoers and Immense Supplies Captured -- Jackson Again On the Maryland Side -- A Great Battle Imminent -- Heavy Artillery Skirmish." Includes other accounts of troop movements and battle reports, advertisements, and local news.

Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870
McClellan, George B., 1826-1885

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