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Formal warning of the 1863 invasion of Pennsylvania...
Formal warning of the 1863 invasion of Pennsylvania...
Item # 722754
June 13, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, June 13, 1863
* Formal warning to citizens of Pennsylvania
* General Robert E. Lee's Confederate Army
* Governor Andrew G. Curtin proclamation
* Prelude to the Battle of Gettysburg
Among the front page, first column heads on the Civil War: "IMPORTANT FROM LOUISIANA" "The Siege Progressing Satisfactorily" "Full Details of the Attack on the 27th Ult." "Great Bravery of the First and Third Louisiana Black Regiments" "Trouble With Guerillas in the Teche Country" "Gen. Sherman's Condition".
Reports inside include: "Lee's Forces Much Increased" "Threatened Pennsylvania Invasion" which is a proclamation by Governor Curtin on the threatening invasion by Confederate troops in the state which would ultimately culminate in the Battle of Gettysburg. "Rebels In Receipt of Bad News from Vicksburg" and more.
Complete with all 8 pages, nice condition.
AI notes: Governor Andrew G. Curtin’s June 12, 1863 proclamation holds significant historical importance as a reflection of Pennsylvania’s urgent mobilization in response to the looming threat of Confederate invasion during the Civil War. Issued just weeks before the Gettysburg Campaign, the proclamation served both as a call to arms and a reassurance to the public, emphasizing the defense of homes, property, and state sovereignty. By alerting the citizenry to the creation of two new military departments under Major Generals Couch and Brooks, Curtin underscored the seriousness of the Confederate threat while simultaneously demonstrating the state’s coordination with the federal War Department. The proclamation is emblematic of Curtin’s broader leadership during the war, highlighting his role as the “War Governor” in rallying volunteers, organizing emergency militias, and fostering civilian participation in the war effort. Strategically, it helped prepare Pennsylvania for the rapid Confederate advance, facilitating the timely organization of local forces that would prove crucial in resisting Robert E. Lee’s invasion and culminating in the pivotal Battle of Gettysburg. Beyond its immediate military implications, the proclamation illustrates how Northern states leveraged state authority to complement federal defense efforts, blending political leadership, public persuasion, and military preparedness in the face of existential threat.
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