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Rebel forces advancing towards Gettysburg...



Item # 700471

June 21, 1863

NEW YORK TIMES, June 21, 1863 

* Rebels advance towards Gettysburg
* Confederates' Northern invasion


Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE REBEL MOVEMENTS" "Rebels in Heavy Force at Hagerstown and Williamsport, Md." "Considerable Bodies Moving Toward McConnellsburg & Bedford" "Movement of Gen. Milroy to Intercept Them" "A Detachment of Jenkins' Command at McConnellsburg..." Very Latest From Harrisburgh" "Movements in Pennsylvania, Maryland and Western Virginia" "An Advance On Pittsburgh" and more.
Fine coverage of the advance of the Southern forces into Penna., two weeks before the Battle of Gettysburg.
Eight pages, some minor tears at the right margin, good condition.

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