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Atlanta is captured by the Yankees, General Hood evacuates...
Atlanta is captured by the Yankees, General Hood evacuates...
Item # 691124
September 05, 1864
BOSTON POST, September 5, 1864
* The Fall of Atlanta, Georgia
* General William T. Sherman
The front page has a U.S. flag and a political note: "For President: GEO. B. M'CLELLAN For Vice President: GEO. H. PENDLETON".
But the prime content is at the top of page 2 with column heads: "War Bulletin" "Confirmation of the Fall of Atlanta" "Official Report from Gen. Sherman" "Gen,. Hood Blows Up His Magazines & Evacuates the Place" "The Enemy's Loss 2,000" "Great Destruction of Property by the Rebels" "The Federal Loss Small" with historic reports.
The back page also has a report: "The Capture of Atlanta" with: "The Treatment of Prisoners - Rejoicing Over the Victory".
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, large folio size, very nice condition. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.
Category: Yankee
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