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Battle of Cedar Mountain...



Item # 671524

August 22, 1862

CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER, South Carolina, August 22, 1862 

* Battle of Cedar Mountain (Slaughter)
* A General Stonewall Jackson victory
* From the origin of the Civil War start


This was one of only a few newspapers which printed: "Confederate States of America" in the dateline & at the top of pages 2, 3 & 4. The ftpg. includes: "From Hardeeville, S.C.--A Gallant Dash on St. Helena Island--Capture of 36 Prisoners--A Yankee Lieut. Colonel Killed" "From Chattanooga, Tenn. -- Barhamsville, Tenn., In Possession of the Confederates--Capture of the Federal General Logan" "From Grenada, Miss--Northern News" "The Forts at Port Royal" "Benefits of the Blockade" & a few other smaller items.
The best content would be the bkpg. report: "The Battle of Cedar Run which takes close to a column of detailed reporting. Also on the bkpg. is: "Army of Virginia" "Northern Public Sentiment" "Evidences of the Desperate Condition of Jeff. Davis & his Associates" and a few smaller items.
Complete in 4 pages, never bound nor trimmed (desired), some rubbing at the folds, good condition.

Category: Confederate