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Smith, Bailey & Co., The Sentinel. [Vol. 2, no. (July 22, 1864)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.57.17 Author/Creator: Smith, Bailey & Co., Place Written: Richmond, Virginia. Type: Newspaper Date: 22 July 1864 Pagination: 2 p. ; 61 x 47 cm Order a Copy

General Order issued by the Governor of Massachusetts recruiting volunteers and Negro's in Rebel States, General Johston and his removal from the command of the Army of Tennessee, Hunter's Disastrousretreat, Major Preston killed in action.

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