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Prentice, George Dennison, 1802-1870 Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 33, no. 248 (July 27, 1863)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.14.01 Author/Creator: Prentice, George Dennison, 1802-1870 Place Written: Louisville, Kentucky Type: Newspaper Date: 27 July 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 68 cm, Width: 50.5 cm Order a Copy

Morgan's Movements, Lee's Army Reported Retreating, General Blunt Fights Reb. General Cooper, Johston Retreats, Bragg's Army Mostly at Chattanooga.
The front page is filled with lengthy reports from the Army of the Cumberland, the Twentieth Army Corps, as well as brief reports about the draft, Vicksburg, and other human interest stories. Three letters to the editor extol the need for good Union leaders in the upcoming Kentucky Legislative elections, and the Union State Ticket is included as an ad. A long editorial on Kentucky examines the differences between the Union Party and the secessionists. An obituary mourns the death of Mr. Crittendon. A list of contracts for the City Council is included.

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