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Prentice, George Dennison, 1802-1870 Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 33, no. 293 (September 10, 1863)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.14.10 Author/Creator: Prentice, George Dennison, 1802-1870 Place Written: Louisville, Kentucky Type: Newspaper Date: 10 September 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 68 cm, Width: 50.5 cm Order a Copy

Chattanooga Evacuated by Rebels, Our Troops in Possession, REbels Retreating Towards Atlanta - Pursued by Federals, Latest Rebel News from Charleston, Firing on Fort Wagner & Sumter, Quantrell Near Kansas Border, Rebels Evacuation of Morris Island, General Magruder Shot.

An account of ex-Governor James F. Robison's return home is detailed and includes the governor's speech. An editorial from the Richmond Whig examines the consequences of the next "Yankee" congress and the war. A reprinted letter from James B. Fry explains draft needs and action. Reports from Germany and Austria fill in current foreign affairs. An editorial describes the rebel evacuation of Chattanooga.

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