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Compton, T.G. (fl. 1863) The southern sentinel. [Vol. 1, no. 24 (August 15, 1863)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05988.28 Author/Creator: Compton, T.G. (fl. 1863) Place Written: Alexandria, Louisiana Type: Newspaper Date: 15 August 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : wallpaper ; 66 x 55.7 cm. Order a Copy

Confederate occupation newspaper. Article concerning Confederate generals Johnston, Pemberton, and President Davis describes them as a crew of mercenaries and parasites of the Confederate government; General Johnston is responsible for the fall of Vicksburg. "Alfred Neafie" noted in red ink on each corner. Wallpaper has blue-gray floral pattern with green and purple highlights.

The Southern Sentinel first began publication in March 1863 and ceased in 1867.

Compton, T.G., fl. 1863

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