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Prentice, George Dennison (1802-1870) Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 33, no. 303 (September 20, 1863)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.14.14 Author/Creator: Prentice, George Dennison (1802-1870) Place Written: Louisville, Kentucky. Type: Newspaper Date: 20 September 1863 Pagination: 4 p. ; 68 x 50.5 cm. Order a Copy

Rebs Fleeing Towards Texas, Arkansas Will Soon be Redeemed, News From the Army of the Cumberland, General Thomas Punishes the Rebels.
An article reports Cumberland Gap since its Union takeover. Superstitious warnings are given. An editorial extols the war effort to produce feelings of patriotism. This Sunday edition also contains fictional stories, poetry, and travel accounts. A list of prizes awarded at the state fair is printed here.

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