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Prentice, George Dennison, 1802-1870 Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 33, no. 332 (October 19, 1863)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.14.24 Author/Creator: Prentice, George Dennison, 1802-1870 Place Written: Louisville, Kentucky Type: Newspaper Date: 19 October 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 68 cm, Width: 50.5 cm Order a Copy

Grant Reviews Troops at Vickburg, Capture of Guerrillas in Arkansas, Hindman Wounded at Chickamauga, Fight at LaGrange, Tennessee, Attack on Washington Probable.
A lengthy letter from Judge George Robertson of Kentucky fills the front page discussing slavery. Lincoln's proclamation calling for volunteers is printed here. Editorials explore topics including Lincoln's call for volunteers and the previous election. John Boyle writes about the State Guard organization in Kentucky.

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