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Hanleiter & Adair (publishers), fl. 1861-1865 Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 131 (July 19, 1862)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.09.052 Author/Creator: Hanleiter & Adair (publishers), fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Atlanta, Georgia Type: Newspaper Date: 19 July 1862 Pagination: 4 p. ; 55.6 x 40.3 cm. Order a Copy

One article, "The Taking of Murfreesboro" reports on the defeat of the Union Army in this battle and the capture of Brigadier General Tom Crittenden, and praises Colonel Forest for his leadership. Other articles include: "The Federal Disasters in Virginia--European Intervention the Probable Consequence" and "Yankee Excerpts" which pokes fun at Union newspapers. Includes accounts of proceedings in the U.S. Senate, troop movements and battle reports, advertisements, and local news.

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