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Hale, E.J., 1802-1880 Fayetteville observer. [Vol. 47, no. 2439 (February 29, 1864)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.34.27 Author/Creator: Hale, E.J., 1802-1880 Place Written: Fayetteville, North Carolina Type: Newspaper Date: February 29, 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 60 cm, Width: 45 cm Order a Copy

Victory in Florida, Heavy Demonstration Against General Finnegan, Dispatch from General Finnegan to General Jordan, Dispatch From General Polk, War Between Denmark and Germany Begins, General Bragg Assigned to Duty in Richmond, General Polk States that Sherman's Forces had Evacuated Meridan and were Retreating, Severe Fighting Near Pontotoc, Official Dispatch from General Beauregard, Fight near Lake City won by General Finnegan, Deserters Hanged, Sherman's Army Retreating to Vicksburg, The Yankee Advance in Alabama - the Boldest Movement of the War.

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