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Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889 [Message to the Army of Tennessee from Confederate President Jefferson Davis]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05987.02 Author/Creator: Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889 Place Written: Atlanta, Georgia Type: Broadside Date: 14 October 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 31.7 cm, Width: 23.8 cm Order a Copy

Printed by John H. Seals & Co.'s Power Press Print in Atlanta. Congratulates soldiers on the 18-20 September Battle of Chickamauga. States "A grateful country has recognized your arduous service, and rejoiced over your glorious victory on the field of Chickamauga. When your countrymen shall more fully learn the adverse circumstances under which you attacked the enemy- though they cannot be more thankful- they may admire more the gallantry and patriotic devotion which secured your success... To zeal you have added gallantry; to gallantry, energy; to energy, fortitude. Crown these with harmony, due subordination and cheerful support of lawful authority, that the measure of your duty may be full..." Docket states "Missionary Ridge Oct. 14. 63 President Davis Address to the Army Tenn."

Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889

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