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Hanleiter & Adair (publishers), fl. 1861-1865 Southern confederacy. [Vol. 3, no. 75 (May 9, 1863)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.09.184 Author/Creator: Hanleiter & Adair (publishers), fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Atlanta, Georgia Type: Newspaper Date: 9 May 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 56.4 cm, Width: 40.5 cm Order a Copy

"The Unfortunate Wounding of Stonewall Jackson," reprinted from the Richmond Enquirer, reports that General Jackson's arm was amputated after an injury. Includes "General Breckinridge's Official Report of the Battle of Murfreesboro," written by Major General John C. Breckinridge to Major T.B. Roy, Assistant Adjutant General.

Jackson, Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall," 1824-1863

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