Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889 [Message to the Army of Tennessee from Confederate President Jefferson Davis]

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GLC#
GLC05987.02-View header record
Type
Broadsides, posters & signs
Date
14 October 1863
Author/Creator
Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889
Title
[Message to the Army of Tennessee from Confederate President Jefferson Davis]
Place Written
Atlanta, Georgia
Pagination
1 p. : docket Height: 31.7 cm, Width: 23.8 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Printed by John H. Seals & Co.'s Power Press Print in Atlanta. Congratulates soldiers on the 18-20 September Battle of Chickamauga. States "A grateful country has recognized your arduous service, and rejoiced over your glorious victory on the field of Chickamauga. When your countrymen shall more fully learn the adverse circumstances under which you attacked the enemy- though they cannot be more thankful- they may admire more the gallantry and patriotic devotion which secured your success... To zeal you have added gallantry; to gallantry, energy; to energy, fortitude. Crown these with harmony, due subordination and cheerful support of lawful authority, that the measure of your duty may be full..." Docket states "Missionary Ridge Oct. 14. 63 President Davis Address to the Army Tenn."

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