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Prentice, George Dennison, 1802-1870 Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 33, no. 329 (October 16, 1863)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.14.22 Author/Creator: Prentice, George Dennison, 1802-1870 Place Written: Louisville, Kentucky Type: Newspaper Date: 16 October 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 68 cm, Width: 50.5 cm Order a Copy

Rebels Attack Colliersville, Rebels are Completely Routed, News from Virginia, Lee's Army Crosses Rappahannock, General Meade to be Removed, The Battle on the Rapidan, News From Charleston, Hurlbut's Forces Pursuing Chalmers.
Bishop John H. Hawkins of Vermont publishes a letter of response concerning his previous treatise on slavery and the Bible. An editorial explores the actions of Major-General Thomas L. Crittenden in the battle of Chickamauga. Another editorial examines French reaction to the war. Ads for slave sales appear in this issue.

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