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Prentice, George Dennison, 1802-1870 Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 34, no. 3 (November 26, 1863)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.14.30 Author/Creator: Prentice, George Dennison, 1802-1870 Place Written: Louisville, Kentucky Type: Newspaper Date: 26 November 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 68 cm, Width: 50.5 cm Order a Copy

Fighting in Virginia Daily Expected, Ewell Holds Fredericksburg Heights, Army of the Cumberland's Brilliant Victory over Enemy, Rebels driven with heavy losses, Lookout Mountain in Our Possession.
A.J. Daugherty submits a letter assessing current war needs. Some Thanksgiving notices are given. An editorial about unsuccessful generals encourages readers to learn from enemies.

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