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Interesting reflections upon the Battle of Gettysburg...
Interesting reflections upon the Battle of Gettysburg...
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August 18, 1863
RICHMOND ENQUIRER, Virginia, Aug. 18, 1863
* re. Battle of Gettysburg
* Rare Confederate title
* Jefferson Davis proclamations
Not only one of the more scarce titles from the Confederacy, but from its capital as well.
Certainly the beset content in this issue are the various reflections upon the Battle of Gettysburg, with page 2 having an article: "Pickett's Division--Brigadier Gen. Armistead" which includes in part: "...Whatever may be their judgment with regard to the last day's fight at Gettysburg, they will ever regard it as an instance of unsurpassed valor & only equaled where liberty was the prize contended for. The charge of Pickett's division on that fatal day will be ever surrounded by a sacred halo, and will ever remain as a monument of what men will dare to do for the sake of freedom..." with more (see). Further on, in regard to Armistead, is: "The field of Gettysburg proved his courage and the devotion of his command to him..." with more (see). Page 2 also has: "Confederates Who Were Wounded at Gettysburg" (see).
Page 3 contains two lengthy Proclamations by the President of the Confederacy, one a rallying call to enthuse the troops & citizens while also offering pardon to deserters, bits including: "...victory is within your reach. You need by stretch forth your hands to grasp it...I call on you, then, my countrymen, to hasten to your camps...& summon those who have absented themselves without leave...to repair without delay to their respective commands...I grant a general pardon & amnesty to all officers & men within the Confederacy, now absent without leave..." with much more (see), signed in type: Jefferson Davis. The other Proclamation is for setting apart a day of fasting, humiliation & prayer, also signed in type: Jefferson Davis. There is yet another document headed: "Fast Day In The Army" being General Order #83 signed in type: R. E. Lee, General, for a day of thanksgiving (see).
The back page has a bit more reflection up Gettysburg with a report headed: "From Gen. Lee's Army--...Interesting Fact Connected with the Battle of Gettysburg..." with a portion including: "...Since so much has been said of the Gettysburg fights it may, perhaps, not be amiss to say that from information recently obtained, I am persuaded that neither the enemy or our own side intended to fight when they did. On the contrary, both the enemy & our own men were pushing to take Cashtown Gap when they collided with our forces at Gettysburg...In connection with these battles let me mention, as refuting the idea that heavy losses indicate hard fighting, the following: At one time, during the severest fight, Doles & his gallant brigade found themselves attacked in front and rear..." with more on the battle (see). Some great, reflective comments on the Battle of Gettysburg.
Much more reporting on the Civil War as well, but it pales in comparison to the Gettysburg items. Great to have this coverage in a newspaper from the Confederate capital!
Four pages, full banner masthead, never bound nor trimmed, some wear at folds with a small hole in an upper fold juncture, some scattered foxing & minor margin wear, generally nice.
Category: Confederate
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